Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia at the regular session commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 8, 2024 and adjourned Thursday, March 28, 2024

JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 8, 2024 and adjourned Thursday, March 28, 2024
2024 Atlanta, Ga.

OFFICERS
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024
JON BURNS............................................................................................................. Speaker 159th DISTRICT, EFFINGHAM COUNTY
JAN JONES ............................................................................................... Speaker Pro Tem 47th DISTRICT, FULTON COUNTY
WILLIAM L. REILLY................................................................................................. Clerk FANNIN COUNTY
BETSY THEROUX .............................................................................................Messenger COBB COUNTY
CORY MULKEY ............................................................................................... Doorkeeper NEWTON COUNTY
STAFF OF CLERK'S OFFICE
CHRISTEL RAASCH...................................................................................Assistant Clerk GWINNETT COUNTY
SCOTTY LONG.............................................................................................. Journal Clerk HARALSON COUNTY
MARY ANNA MEEKS .......................... Calendar Clerk and Assistant Clerk for Indexing FULTON COUNTY
CALVIN ROBINSON............................................................... Assistant Clerk for Printing DEKALB COUNTY
JESSICA BAGWELL ......................................................................Assistant Journal Clerk JACKSON COUNTY
MICHAEL BOZEMAN ..........................................................Assistant Clerk for Enrolling COBB COUNTY
MORGAN WALSH ............................................. Assistant Clerk for Information Systems DEKALB COUNTY
CARRIE VICK...............................................Assistant Clerk for Roll Call Operations and Administrative Services
GWINNETT COUNTY
MARCUS WILSON........................................ Assistant Clerk for Administrative Services FULTON COUNTY

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, January 8, 2024
First Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
The following communications were received:
State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0090
December 19, 2023
The Honorable Jon Burns Speaker of the Georgia House
of Representatives 332 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Speaker Burns:
Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII of the Georgia Constitution requires that I transmit to you legislation that was vetoed following the 2023 Special Session of the Georgia General Assembly along with the reason for such veto. As such, I have vetoed House Bill 4EX.
Veto 1 House Bill 4EX would annex portions of unincorporated Chatham County and portions of the City of Savannah into Garden City, Georgia.
At the request of the sponsor, I VETO HOUSE BILL 4EX.
Sincerely,
/s/ Brian P. Kemp
BPK:rbw

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cc: The Honorable Burt Jones, Lieutenant Governor The Honorable Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State The Honorable Chris Carr, Attorney General Mr. William L. Reilly, Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives Mr. David A. Cook, Secretary of the Georgia State Senate Mr. Rick Ruskell, Legislative Counsel
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Square, Suite 601
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
December 29, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
RE: intent to resign
Dear Governor Kemp,
Per the request I received from your office today, please allow this correspondence to serve as my notice of intent to resign from my service in the Georgia House of Representatives effective upon your swearing me in as a Superior Court Judge of the Columbia Judicial Circuit. I understand from your office this will take place at approximately 1:30 pm on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
I have been honored to have had the opportunity to serve Georgia in this capacity and look forward to continued service in the judicial branch. Thank you for so graciously allowing me this opportunity.
Sincerely,
/s/ Barry A. Fleming Representative Barry A. Fleming
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

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House District 125 in the Georgia House of Representatives has become vacant due to the resignation of Representative Barry A. Fleming.

Therefore, pursuant to Ga. Const. Art. V, II, VIII and Code Section 212-544, a writ of election is hereby issued to the Secretary of State for a special election to be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, to fill the District 125 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.

This 3rd day of January, 2024.

/s/ Brian P. Kemp Governor

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett E Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Collins Cooper Corbett

Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, B Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson

Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse E Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin

Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts

Romman Sainz Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Carter of the 93rd, Clark of the 108th, Dempsey of the 13th, Lewis-Ward of the 115th, Neal of the 79th, Sharper of the 177th, Washburn of the 144th, and Williams of the 168th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Representative Mack Jackson, District 128, Pastor, St. James Christian Fellowship, Inc., Tennille, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 842. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Holcomb of the 81st, Au of the 50th, Marin of the 96th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-12-71 of the O.C.G.A., relating to duties of grand jury, so as to provide for a conforming crossreference; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to justification and excuse, so as to revise and repeal certain provisions regarding justification and the use of force; to amend Code Section 17-7-52, relating to procedure for indictment or special presentment of peace officer for crime in performance of duties, notification, and rights of officer, so as to

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provide for a conforming cross-reference; to amend Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to torts, so as repeal and reserve certain provisions and provide for a conforming cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 843. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Evans of the 57th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises in locally designated special entertainment districts; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 844. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th and Powell of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal and reenact Chapter 11A, the "Dietetics Practice Act"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 845. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Taylor of the 173rd, Carson of the 46th, Gullett of the 19th, Mathiak of the 74th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for the issuance of a "Certificate of Foreign Birth" by the state registrar without a judicial order if certain criteria are satisfied; to provide for necessary forms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 847. By Representative Stinson of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physical therapists, so as to revise

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provisions regarding granting licenses and disciplining licensees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 848. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Lumsden of the 12th, Collins of the 71st, Hitchens of the 161st and Dunahoo of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 and Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Motor Carrier Compliance Division of the Department of Public Safety and dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads, respectively, so as to authorize the enforcement of excess vehicle weight violations through the use of an automated vehicle weight detection system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 849. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd and Clark of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses and state government, respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to the regulation of bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 850. By Representative Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-5-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding government transparency and campaign finance, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 748. By Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Westbrook of the 163rd and Petrea of the 166th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Representative Edward "Mickey" Stephens and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 830 HB 832 HB 834 HB 836 HB 838 HB 840 HB 846 HR 712

HB 831 HB 833 HB 835 HB 837 HB 839 HB 841 HR 653 HR 749

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 762. By Representative Efstration of the 104th

A RESOLUTION

To notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Clerk of the House is hereby instructed to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened in regular session and is now ready for the transaction of business.

HR 763. By Representative Efstration of the 104th

A RESOLUTION

Calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that His Excellency, Governor Brian Kemp, is hereby invited to address a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the hall of the House of Representatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate be held in the hall of the House of Representatives at 10:45 A.M. on the aforesaid date for the purpose of hearing an address from His Excellency, the Governor.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of twenty-two, twelve from the House to be named by the Speaker and ten from the Senate to be named by the President of the Senate, be appointed to escort His Excellency, the Governor, to the hall of the House of Representatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals are hereby extended an invitation to be present at the joint session.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor, to each Justice of the Supreme Court, and to each Judge of the Court of Appeals.

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that HR 763 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, B Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter

Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor

Y Martinez Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis

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Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Hagan Y Hatchett

Y Marin Y Martin

Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

SB 159. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Walker III of the 20th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding correctional institutions of states and counties, so as to prohibit wireless communications and stand-alone electronic devices behind guard lines; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House insist on its position in substituting SB 159.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 764. By Representatives Kendrick of the 95th, Hugley of the 141st, Willis of the 55th and Bennett of the 94th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yunice J. Emir and congratulating her on her inclusion in the inaugural Essence Power 40 List; and for other purposes.

HR 765. By Representatives Kendrick of the 95th, Willis of the 55th, Holly of the 116th, Tran of the 80th and Neal of the 79th:

A RESOLUTION commending Fearless Fund upon their 2023 Venture Capital Summit; and for other purposes.

HR 766. By Representatives Greene of the 154th, Powell of the 33rd, Lumsden of the 12th, Hawkins of the 27th, Mathiak of the 74th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles on the occasion of its 80th anniversary; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Parrish of the 158th, Bonner of the 73rd et al., Scott of the 76th et al., Kelley of the 16th, Cannon of the 58th et al., Burnough of the 77th, Cummings of the 39th, Kendrick of the 95th et al., and Moore of the 91st.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 430. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th and Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 431. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th and Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Notification/Escort the following Senators: Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Butler of the 55th, Hatchett of the 50th, Hodges of the 3rd, and Harbison of the 15th.
The following Resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:
SR 431. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th and Gooch of the 51st
A RESOLUTION
To notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that a committee of fourteen, seven from the House of Representatives to be named by the Speaker and seven from the Senate to be named by the President of the Senate, be appointed to notify His Excellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened in regular session and is now ready for the transaction of business.

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that SR 431 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, B Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin

Y Martinez Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M
Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 763. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Notification/Escort the following Senators: Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Butler of the 55th, Harbison of the 15th, Robertson of the 29th, Jones II of the 22nd, Cowsert of the 46th, and Ginn of the 47th.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 1:00 o'clock, tomorrow afternoon, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 1:00 o'clock, tomorrow afternoon.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Second Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 o'clock, P.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barrett Barton E Bazemore Bell Bennett E Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett E Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J

Collins Cooper Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, B Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter

Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley E Kendrick Kennard LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor

Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller E Mitchell Momtahan E Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor

Roberts Romman Sainz Sampson Schofield E Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Thomas, B Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Barnes of the 86th, Dickey of the 145th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th, Jackson of the 128th, Knight of the 134th, Mathis of the

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149th, Paris of the 142nd, Sharper of the 177th, Taylor of the 92nd, Thomas of the 65th, Washburn of the 144th, and Wilkerson of the 38th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Rabbi Lydia Medwin, The Temple, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 856. By Representatives Au of the 50th, Beverly of the 143rd, Park of the 107th, Roberts of the 52nd, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance, so as to make insulin accessible to individuals who are in urgent need of a short-term affordable insulin supply; to provide for a pharmacy to dispense one additional short-term affordable urgent insulin supply under certain conditions; to require the Department of Community Health to develop an application form, an information sheet, and satisfaction surveys regarding such program; to require a manufacturer of insulin to establish procedures to make insulin available under such program; to provide for enforcement, penalties, and appellate procedures; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 857. By Representatives Au of the 50th, Beverly of the 143rd, Park of the 107th, Roberts of the 52nd, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance, so as to make insulin accessible, under certain conditions, to an eligible individual who needs an affordable supply of insulin for up to one year, with the option to renew annually; to allow the pharmacy to collect a co-payment not to exceed $75.00 for insulin dispensed through such program; to provide for re-orders and renewals; to provide for the development of an application form, an information sheet, and satisfaction surveys; to provide for enforcement, penalties, and appellate procedures; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 862. By Representatives Horner of the 3rd, Kelley of the 16th, Jasperse of the 11th, Crowe of the 118th, Ridley of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part I of Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the homestead option sales tax (HOST), so as to repeal the prohibition against levying a homestead option sales and use tax (HOST) while levying a joint county and municipal sales and use tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 863. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Bainbridge to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 864. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the State Court of Miller County, approved March 2, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 538), and all amendatory Acts thereto, so as to abolish the State Court of Miller County; to provide for cessation of elections for Judge of the State Court of Miller County and the Solicitor of the State Court of Miller County; to provide for the disposition of matters pending in the State Court of Miller County; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 865. By Representatives Camp of the 135th and Knight of the 134th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lamar County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $7,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a specified five-year phase-in period for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3702), so as to increase such homestead exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 866. By Representative Camp of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Pike County Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate certain projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Pike County, the Pike County School District, any municipality or other political subdivision located in Pike County, for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 867. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Bartow County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 868. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Bloomingdale, approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3439), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3888), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 869. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, McCollum of the 30th and Mughal of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Mulberry; to provide a charter; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, term limits, vacancies, compensation, expenses, to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Gwinnett County to the City of Mulberry; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 870. By Representatives Washburn of the 144th, Au of the 50th, Stephens of the 164th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state

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government, so as to provide that this state shall at all times observe the standard time of the United States; to exempt this state from the daylight saving advancement of time provisions of the United States Code; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 871. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Bonner of the 73rd, Corbett of the 174th, Reeves of the 99th and Cannon of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead exemption by qualified disabled veteran, filing requirements, periodic substantiation of eligibility, persons eligible without application, and retroactive award, so as to clarify the applicability of such homestead exemption to spouses and minor children; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 872. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Parrish of the 158th, Bennett of the 94th, Cooper of the 45th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical professionals for rural assistance, so as to expand the service cancelable loan program for physicians and other health care providers in underserved areas to include dental students; to provide for criteria; to provide for length of loans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 873. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Smith of the 18th, Burchett of the 176th, Reeves of the 99th, Leverett of the 123rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to create juvenile treatment court divisions; to provide alternative adjudication to the traditional judicial system; to provide definitions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of juvenile treatment court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to revise a definition; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 874. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Erwin of the 32nd, Jones of the 47th, Greene of the 154th, Cooper of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to require automated external defibrillators in all schools; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of emergency action plans to address a person in cardiac arrest; to provide for internal response teams; to provide for practice drills; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 875. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Mitchell of the 88th, Draper of the 90th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Lupton of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide that persons convicted of family violence offenses or subject to family violence temporary protective orders cannot receive, possess, transport, purchase, or transfer firearms; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 876. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Williams of the 148th, Dickey of the 145th, Wade of the 9th, Chastain of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 7, 10, and 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to update terminology; to revise procedures concerning incorporators of banks and trust companies; to revise requirements of articles of incorporation of banks and trust companies; to revise procedures concerning approval of banks and trust companies; to revise provisions concerning certain loans made by credit unions; to remove a requirement that certain mortgage brokers register with the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for certain requirements of foreign banks; to

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provide for refund of installment loan closing fees; to revise requirements of merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; to provide for exceptions; to revise the definition of bona fide discount points; to conform cross-references; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HR 767. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Park of the 107th, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Cannon of the 58th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing that free and fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power are foundational to our democratic republic and commemorating all who died or were injured on January 6, 2021, including the law enforcement officers who bravely defended the United States capitol; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Rules.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were read the second time:

HB 842 HB 844 HB 847 HB 849 HR 748

HB 843 HB 845 HB 848 HB 850

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Knight of the 134th et al., Jackson of the 165th et al., Collins of the 71st, Tran of the 80th, Dunahoo of the 31st et al., Clark of the 108th, and Jackson of the 128th et al.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 769. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Rhodes of the 124th, Gambill of the 15th and Ridley of the 6th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jamie Madden; and for other purposes.

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Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 11:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Third Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Corbett Cox Crawford

Crowe Daniel Davis DeLoach Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration E Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, B Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson Hilton

Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley E Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Mainor Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis

McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz Sampson

Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, M E Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens E Stinson Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Washburn Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Cannon of the 58th, Carter of the 93rd, Collins of the 71st, Cooper of the 45th, Cummings of the 39th, Dempsey

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of the 13th, Jenkins of the 136th, Kendrick of the 95th, Lupton of the 83rd, Neal of the 79th, Paris of the 142nd, and Sharper of the 177th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Dr. Justin Nalls, Ingleside Baptist Church, Macon, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 877. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Chattooga County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 878. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Corbett of the 174th, Smith of the 138th, Hitchens of the 161st and Powell of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for proper procedure for passing a postal service vehicle; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 879. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Bonner of the 73rd, Powell of the 33rd, Horner of the 3rd, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Defense Force, so as to require per diem pay of no less than $25.00 a day for every day of eligible service performed; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HB 880. By Representatives Ballard of the 147th, Bonner of the 73rd, Burchett of the 176th, Blackmon of the 146th, Prince of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-1-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for transitioning members of the armed forces, so as to allow military spouses to use an existing license in good standing from another state to obtain employment in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 881. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gaines of the 120th, Burchett of the 176th, Efstration of the 104th, Hatchett of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-18-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, authority, membership, ex parte communications, governance, disciplinary actions, confidentiality, and privileged nature; to provide for

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related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 882. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Smith of the 18th, Gunter of the 8th, McClain of the 109th, Beverly of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-1-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of arrest booking photographs prohibited, so as to prohibit the release or posting of a booking photograph unless and until the individual depicted therein is convicted; to provide for booking photograph removal; to provide for penalties; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 883. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dempsey of the 13th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and teleconferences, so as to authorize county boards of health to conduct meetings via teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 884. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, New of the 64th and Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fourth judge of the superior courts of the Douglas Judicial Circuit; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Douglas Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such

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judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 885. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st and Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide for protections for homeowners, condominium owners, and property owners in community associations; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to require declarants, developers, or other establishing entities to provide for budgets and reserve account funding for maintenance of community amenities; to require performance and maintenance bonds for community amenities; to implement requirements and procedures for turnover and transition from declarants, developers, or other establishing entities to property owners comprising the community association; to provide for civil causes of action for violations; to provide for civil penalties for violations and the recovery of litigation costs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 886. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Fleming of the 125th, Paris of the 142nd, Reeves of the 99th and Frye of the 122nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring alumni of Samford University; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 887. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence in making

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certain decisions regarding insurance coverage; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence in making certain decisions regarding healthcare; to provide for the Georgia Composite Medical Board to promulgate related rules; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public assistance, so as to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence in making certain decisions regarding public assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation.
HB 888. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions, so as to authorize clerks of superior courts to require identification for the recording of deeds and other instruments; to provide requirements therefor; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 889. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delinquency relative to the juvenile code, so as to enact the "Parental Waiver Save My Young Life Act"; to provide for parental waiver for participation in diversion programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 890. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to provide for protections against discrimination by artificial intelligence and automated decision tools; to prohibit certain defenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation.
HB 891. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain social extracurricular expenses incurred by taxpayers for the benefit of home school students; to define a term; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 892. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of rates, underwriting rules, and related organizations, so as to permit an individual to suspend a motor vehicle liability policy or buy a motor vehicle liability policy with reduced coverage when a vehicle is inoperable; to provide for a short title; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to permit the suspension or reduction of insurance coverage when a motor vehicle is inoperable without the cancellation of registration of such vehicle; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 893. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemptions relative to property tax exemptions and deferrals, so as to provide for a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for the full value of a homestead used for agricultural purposes under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 768. By Representatives Horner of the 3rd, Chastain of the 7th, Persinger of the 119th, Cannon of the 172nd and Ridley of the 22nd:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Elimination of State Income Tax; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were read the second time:

HB 856 HB 862 HB 864 HB 866 HB 868 HB 870 HB 872 HB 874 HB 876

HB 857 HB 863 HB 865 HB 867 HB 869 HB 871 HB 873 HB 875 HR 767

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Fleming of the 125th, Jackson of the 128th et al., Moore of the 91st et al., and Kendrick of the 95th.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 771. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 139th, Smith of the 138th, Hugley of the 141st and Reese of the 140th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Peggy Usher Theus; and for other purposes.

HR 772. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 139th, Smith of the 138th, Hugley of the 141st and Reese of the 140th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Michael Venable; and for other purposes.

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HR 773. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 139th, Smith of the 138th, Hugley of the 141st and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jack Basset; and for other purposes.
HR 774. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Gambill of the 15th, Byrd of the 20th, Rhodes of the 124th and Ridley of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Steve Hadley; and for other purposes.
HR 775. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Williams of the 168th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Howard of the 129th and Holly of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eric D. Thomas; and for other purposes.
HR 776. By Representative Kendrick of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION commending Shanterria Shellman Alston Sampson; and for other purposes.
HR 777. By Representatives Willis of the 55th, Hugley of the 141st, Bennett of the 94th, Kendrick of the 95th, Reese of the 140th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 15, 2024, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s 116th International Founders' Day; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Roberts of the 52nd et al., Mainor of the 56th, Thomas of the 21st et al., Draper of the 90th et al., Bell of the 75th et al., Hilton of the 48th, Ridley of the 22nd et al., and Glaize of the 67th et al.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Fourth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson E Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Bazemore Bennett Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Collins Corbett Cox Crawford

Crowe E Cummings
Daniel Davis DeLoach Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration E Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hitchens

Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley E Hutchinson Jackson, D E Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Lupton Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis

McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz Sampson

Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens E Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Barton of the 5th, Bell of the 75th, Beverly of the 143rd, Carter of the 93rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Hilton of the 48th, Kennard of the 101st, Lim of the 98th, Mainor of the 56th, Oliver of the 82nd, Petrea of the 166th, Washburn of the 144th, and Westbrook of the 163rd.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Wes Sorrells, Monroe First Methodist Church, Monroe, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 861. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th and Davis of the 87th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food, drugs, and cosmetics, so as to require certain labeling on packages containing menstrual products; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 894. By Representatives Horner of the 3rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Ridley of the 6th, Ridley of the 22nd, Powell of the 33rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to prohibit bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 895. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Ridley of the 6th, Powell of the 33rd, Horner of the 3rd, Persinger of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exclude from taxation any net capital gains or losses derived from the sale or exchange of precious metals in the form of bullion or coins; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 896. By Representatives New of the 64th, Lott of the 131st, Gullett of the 19th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Ballard of the 147th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to divorce, so as to provide for a process by which individuals may change their married surname to a prior surname or the given surname on their birth certificate following a divorce; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 897. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Ridley of the 6th, Powell of the 33rd, Horner of the 3rd and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to repeal the authority of the Department of Public Health and all county boards of health to require persons to submit to vaccinations against or other measures to prevent contagious or infectious diseases; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 898. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Ridley of the 6th, Jasperse of the 11th, Horner of the 3rd, Byrd of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to provide an income tax deduction for members of the State Defense Force in good standing; to provide for the amount of such deduction; to provide for the manner of claiming such deduction; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 899. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Beverly of the 143rd, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to program weights and funding requirements under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for QBE funding assistance to eligible public schools to reduce school violence and improve school safety and security; to provide for eligibility; to provide for the calculation and maximum amount of such funding; to provide for policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 900. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Beverly of the 143rd, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the Refugee and International Students Equalization (RISE) program to provide for funding and wraparound services for eligible students; to provide for the definition of "international student"; to establish a program weight and teacher-student ratio for the RISE program in the QBE funding formula; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 901. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, so as to provide for electronic wills; to provide for applicable law; to provide for execution of electronic wills; to provide for revocation; to provide for attestation and self-proving wills; to provide for certified paper copies; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 902. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th and Roberts of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to provide an exception to the fees that may be charged for the disclosure of certain public records; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 903. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th and Davis of the 87th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady Law regulations, so as to provide for the establishment of a voluntary do not sell list for firearms; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and conditions for registration and removal from such list; to provide for penalties; to provide for limitation on the records relating to registration or removal; to provide for forms and rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 904. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Jackson of the 128th, Campbell of the 171st, Mainor of the 56th and Washburn of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8, 10, 36, 43, and 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to buildings and housing, commerce and trade, local

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government, professions and businesses, and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as change certain provisions relating to certain professions practicing in this state; to change certain provisions relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 905. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Roberts of the 52nd, Leverett of the 123rd, LaHood of the 175th, Washburn of the 144th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to repeal provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; to repeal provisions authorizing quasi-judicial boards and agencies to hear and render decisions on applications for special administrative permits and conditional permits; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 906. By Representatives Yearta of the 152nd, Houston of the 170th and Pirkle of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Tifton Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 907. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Smith of the 18th, Mathis of the 149th, Jasperse of the 11th, Collins of the 71st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of way for operators of motor vehicles, so as to revise responsibilities of motor vehicle operators when encountering a funeral procession on a two-lane highway; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 908. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Ridley of the 6th, Jasperse of the 11th, Fleming of the 114th, Persinger of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to require that certain food products be disclosed as containing cell cultured meat, plant based meat alternatives, or both; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 909. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Smith of the 18th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Leverett of the 123rd and Camp of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of First Offender Act sentences until such status is revoked; to amend Code Section 42-8-62.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limiting public access to First Offender Act status, petitioning, and sealing record, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of first offender sentences at the time of sentencing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 910. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Cox of the 28th, Chastain of the 7th, Horner of the 3rd, Pirkle of the 169th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to create a civil remedy for damages against commercial entities that distribute material harmful to minors without performing age verification; to require that age verification information not be

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retained; to provide for standards for liability; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 911. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd and Davis of the 87th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cemetery and funeral services, so as to provide additional time under certain circumstances for purchasers of burial lots, burial rights, burial merchandise, and burial services to pursue a civil cause of action against sellers that violate certain laws; to specify the civil remedies available for such violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 912. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Rhodes of the 124th, Burchett of the 176th, Smith of the 138th, Williams of the 148th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise the definition of "multipurpose off-highway vehicle"; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles and motor homes, so as to define "multipurpose off-highway vehicle" and subclassify such vehicles for ad valorem taxation purposes; to provide that such vehicles shall not be returned or taxed for ad valorem taxation purposes; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 913. By Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Beverly of the 143rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Kennard of the 101st, Au of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for the establishment of a grant program for the purpose of creating emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment, and healing (EmPATH) units in hospitals; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for administration of such grant program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for certification of EmPATH

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units; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for funding or gifts in kind; to provide for exclusions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 914. By Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Bruce of the 61st, Paris of the 142nd, Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to offer driver education as an elective course; to provide for funding from local funds, student fees subject to waiver, and state funding subject to appropriations; to provide for rules and regulations for the allocation of state funds; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 915. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 917. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 918. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law,

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and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 919. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 920. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 770. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
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education and training required for service as a combat medic; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

HR 778. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Scott of the 76th and Davis of the 87th:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Public Health to identify funding for research to improve our understanding of disease pathology and provide diagnostic tools and potential new treatments and interventions for people living with an autoimmune disease; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Health.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were read the second time:

HB 877 HB 879 HB 881 HB 883 HB 885 HB 887 HB 889 HB 891 HB 893

HB 878 HB 880 HB 882 HB 884 HB 886 HB 888 HB 890 HB 892 HR 768

Representative Hawkins of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 434 Do Pass HB 502 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman

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Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 368 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 456 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Leverett of the 123rd et al., Hatchett of the 155th, and Burnough of the 77th et al.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 779. By Representative Efstration of the 104th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
PART I
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, except as otherwise provided by this resolution or by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, meetings of the 2024 regular session of the General Assembly during the period of Monday, January 8, 2024, through Thursday, March 28, 2024, shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
Monday, January 8.................................................................. convene for legislative day 1 Tuesday, January 9.................................................................. convene for legislative day 2 Wednesday, January 10 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 3 Thursday, January 11 .............................................................. convene for legislative day 4 Friday, January 12................................................................... convene for legislative day 5

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Monday, January 22................................................................ convene for legislative day 6 Tuesday, January 23................................................................ convene for legislative day 7 Wednesday, January 24 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 8 Thursday, January 25 .............................................................. convene for legislative day 9 Friday, January 26................................................................. convene for legislative day 10 Monday, January 29.............................................................. convene for legislative day 11 Tuesday, January 30.............................................................. convene for legislative day 12 Wednesday, January 31 ........................................................ convene for legislative day 13 Thursday, February 1 ............................................................ convene for legislative day 14
Monday, February 5.............................................................. convene for legislative day 15 Tuesday, February 6.............................................................. convene for legislative day 16 Wednesday, February 7 ........................................................ convene for legislative day 17 Thursday, February 8 ............................................................ convene for legislative day 18 Friday, February 9................................................................. convene for legislative day 19
Monday, February 12............................................................ convene for legislative day 20 Tuesday, February 13............................................................ convene for legislative day 21 Thursday, February 15 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 22
Tuesday, February 20............................................................ convene for legislative day 23 Wednesday, February 21 ...................................................... convene for legislative day 24 Thursday, February 22 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 25
Monday, February 26............................................................ convene for legislative day 26 Tuesday, February 27............................................................ convene for legislative day 27 Wednesday, February 28 ..................................................................... committee work day Thursday, February 29 (Crossover) ................................... convene for legislative day 28
Monday, March 4.................................................................. convene for legislative day 29 Tuesday, March 5.................................................................. convene for legislative day 30 Wednesday, March 6 ........................................................................... committee work day Thursday, March 7 ................................................................ convene for legislative day 31 Friday, March 8..................................................................... convene for legislative day 32
Monday, March 11................................................................ convene for legislative day 33 Tuesday, March 12............................................................................... committee work day Wednesday, March 13 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 34 Thursday, March 14 .............................................................. convene for legislative day 35
Monday, March 18................................................................ convene for legislative day 36 Tuesday, March 19............................................................................... committee work day Wednesday, March 20 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 37 Thursday, March 21 .............................................................. convene for legislative day 38
Monday, March 25............................................................................... committee work day Tuesday, March 26................................................................ convene for legislative day 39 Thursday, March 28 (Sine Die) ......................................... convene for legislative day 40

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the meetings of the General Assembly shall be held as prescribed in Code Section 28-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, except as otherwise provided by this resolution. The hours for convening and adjourning the House of Representatives for each legislative day may be as ordered by the House; and the hours for convening and adjourning the Senate for each legislative day may be as ordered by the Senate. Each house, upon its own adjournment for a legislative day, shall remain in a period of adjournment until it convenes for the next legislative day.
PART II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, and the Governor has by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with Code Section 38-3-52, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at such temporary location or locations in accordance with Code Sections 38-3-52 and 38-3-53 on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, but the Governor has not by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with the above, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall provide for prompt notice of the same to all members of the House of Representatives and all members of the Senate, respectively, by such means as such officers deem practical and efficient; and each house shall be and remain in adjournment until convening for the next legislative day on the date certain jointly specified by such officers. Following such reconvening, the General Assembly may provide by joint resolution for a new schedule for meetings and adjournments.
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adoption of this resolution by the General Assembly shall constitute the consent of both the House of Representatives and the Senate for purposes of Article III, Section IV, Paragraph I(b) of the Constitution.
Representative Efstration of the 104th asked unanimous consent that HR 779 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.
The House stood at ease.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 763 having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House, and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of hearing an address from the Governor, was called to order by the Speaker of the House, Jon Burns.
The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.
Accompanied by the Committee of Escort and other distinguished guests, His Excellency, Governor Brian P. Kemp, appeared upon the floor of the House and delivered the following address:
Lt. Governor Jones, Speaker Burns, President Pro Tem Kennedy, Speaker Pro Tem Jones, members of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, members of the Public Service Commission, Mayor Dickens, members of the judiciary, members of the consular corps, and my fellow Georgians:
Later this year, the people of this state will once again fulfill their civic duty, they will choose who occupies these seats of service, and they will determine what course America takes in the years to come.
As they have in years past, when they go to the ballot box, they'll see a stark difference between Georgia and our nation's capital.
They will see what we've achieved together on the state level to make Georgia an even greater place to live, work, and raise a family, and they'll see the hardships Washington D.C. has brought into every home and placed on every kitchen table across our state.
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parties who are more interested in getting famous on cable news than delivering results for the American people.
All the while across the nation, over 60 percent of households are living paycheck to paycheck.
Over 8.4 million Americans are working two jobs to make ends meet.
Mortgage rates remain at highs not seen in a generation.
And while the rate of inflation may have fallen, high prices on everything from groceries to rent have not.
In fact, it costs Americans over 11,000 dollars more per year to maintain the same quality of life they had just a few short years ago.
For the hardworking men and women of this country, paying 11,000 dollars more a year is not a choice between the luxuries of life.
For too many people, that's a decision between putting food on the table for their family, making your car payment, buying clothes for their kids, or going further into debt.
For a recent graduate, it's about whether you can afford to get your own place and pay off student loans.
For a single mom, it's a decision about taking that new job in a career that pays better, but it doesn't offer affordable childcare.
For a family of four, can they make ends meet when saving for their kids' college and paying their mortgage?
And for our seniors, are they able to stretch a fixed income to meet their basic needs?
These are the people that Washington D.C has left behind. Because for every challenge our nation faces, the federal response is to spend more, regulate more, tax more, and come up with yet another government program meant to cure every ill.
Instead of empowering hardworking Americans to innovate, create, and seek greater prosperity, their answer is more government.
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Because we realize that the success of our state does not rely on the actions of government, but on the prosperity of our people.
Washington D.C forgot a long time ago that it's not the brilliance of politicians or the good intentions of a new program that make our nation great.
It's the resolve, ingenuity, and character of the American people.
Those were the hardworking Georgians we heard from on the campaign trail.
As a family, we heard their stories, their struggles, and their hopes for a brighter future.
And as you all know, that was truly a family affair. And I want to thank Marty, Jarrett, Lucy, and Amy Porter for being there every step of the way including today!
My commitment to the people of our state was simple. I promised to put hardworking Georgians first, fund our priorities as a state like education, public safety, and healthcare, but also keep government efficient, responsible, and accountable.
The federal government may have abandoned those principles, but here in Georgia, thanks to the partnership between my administration and the General Assembly, we've delivered real results for the people of our state, ahead of schedule and under budget.
Thanks to a strong economy and conservative fiscal management of state revenues, we've provided nearly 5 billion dollars of direct relief to taxpayers in tax refunds, gas tax suspensions, homestead tax exemptions, and more.
Despite unprecedented challenges, we have maintained a Triple-A bond rating while celebrating the creation of more than 171,000 new jobs and roughly 74.5 billion dollars of investment in every corner of the Peach State over the last 5 years!
And unlike a lot of blue states, these are private sector jobs not growing the ranks of government!
And we're not done yet.
Last month, I joined Lt. Governor Jones, Speaker Burns, and others to announce our plan to speed up implementation of the largest tax cut in state history.
With your support, I look forward to signing legislation that decreases our state income tax to 5.39 percent starting this year.

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That represents savings of 3 billion dollars for Georgia taxpayers over the next ten years.
Mr. Speaker and Lt. Governor, while President Biden hires tens of thousands of new IRS agents, my vote is we just keep cutting taxes here in Georgia!
The path Georgia has taken over the last five years has led to record job growth, historic investment in communities from Bainbridge to Blue Ridge, 5 billion dollars in tax relief, and enough funds saved to operate state government for months in an emergency, not days.
That's the choice before Georgians this November, and I feel confident they'll vote to keep Georgia moving in the right direction once again.
So, to answer the question, the state of our state is strong, growing, and prosperous because we trust our citizens more than we trust the government.
Georgia is succeeding because we've charted our own path, rejected the failed policies of Washington D.C, and worked together to put our citizens first.
But I believe the worst thing we could do is call it a day and coast through what is certain to be a contentious election year.
We have accomplished so much over the last five years despite unprecedented times and challenges because we haven't gotten distracted from doing the job we were all sent here to do.
Like I mentioned four years ago in my second state of the state address, we stayed true to the example of Nehemiah, committed to our great work, and now we're seeing the results.
It's no secret that Georgia is growing. As the top state for business for a record ten years in a row, new jobs are headed our way on a daily basis, existing businesses are looking to expand, and companies all over the world look to the Peach State to locate their next headquarters.
But with growth comes the need for more trained workers to fill these good-paying jobs in a rapidly changing labor environment.
That's why I was proud to unveil the Georgia MATCH program at last year's Workforce Summit.

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The largest direct college admissions program in the nation, Georgia MATCH is already doing an incredible job linking the upcoming generation with the school that meets their needs.
As of today, over 10,000 students have already "met their match," and we will keep working to reach every high school senior in Georgia, so that they know there is a higher education path open to them right here in the Peach State, no matter their circumstances.
Speaking of education, my amended 2024 budget and fiscal year 2025 budget proposals double down on our continued and historic support of K thru 12 education, with 1.4 billion dollars in additional funds allocated for a total of 12.8 billion dollars.
Republicans and Democrats alike have supported this record investment in our students, and I want to take a moment and thank all of you for that strong, bipartisan achievement.
It's also important for us to remember that increased funding does not always guarantee greater success.
As a small business owner for almost forty years now, I believe like many of you that competition and the free market drive innovation and, at the end of the day, result in a better product for the consumer.
When it comes to education, the same principles hold true.
Over the last few years, there has been a great deal of debate around different proposals to expand options for students and families when it comes to finding the education that best fits their individual needs.
Many members in both chambers have worked hard on this important issue and I want to thank and applaud them for their efforts.
Some prefer the term school choice or educational freedom, some call them vouchers.
In my opinion, what each of those terms or slogans fail to mention is the child. At the end of the day, our first and foremost consideration should be the future of that student.
Our job is not to decide for each family, but to support them in making the best choice for their child.
This week, as we begin the second year of another biennial of the General Assembly, I believe we have run out of "next years."

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I firmly believe we can take an all-of-the-above approach to education... whether it's public, private, homeschooling, charter, or otherwise.
It is time for all parties to get around a table and agree on the best path forward to provide our kids the best educational opportunities we can because that's what we were elected to do.
To that end, my office and I look forward to working with the members and leadership of both chambers to get a bill passed and signed into law this session.
Finally, our students and teachers deserve to have a safe learning environment, no matter their zip code.
Since I took office, I have had the opportunity to hold more than 30 roundtable discussions with educators and superintendents from all over this state. We heard frequently that our schools were in need of additional resources to enhance this security.
That is why since 2019, we have provided more than 185 million dollars to all of our schools to help ensure the safety and well-being of our students and teachers.
This year, I am proposing we continue those efforts by making school security funding permanent. In my budget proposal, I have included a request for 104 million dollars that will go directly to school districts for school safety enhancements.
Schools will determine how best to use this money, whether for personnel like school resource officers or for physical and technology improvements that make our places of learning more secure.
This investment is more significant because it will enable schools and administrators to plan accordingly, knowing that this money is headed their way for this specific purpose.
I hope to see strong bipartisan support for this budget item to keep our kids and our schools safe.
Since being sworn in as your 83rd governor, a top priority of my administration has been ensuring the safety and security of our communities.
There's no doubt we have made great progress. From the GBI's Anti-Gang Taskforce and HEAT Unit, and the Department of Public Safety's Crime Suppression Unit, to the First Lady's GRACE Commission, the Attorney General's Human Trafficking

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Prosecution Unit, and the school security measures I just mentioned, we have not wavered in our commitment to strengthening public safety.
But the state can't do it alone. Thankfully, over the last two years, we have had strong partners at the local level who have worked alongside state law enforcement to make our capital city safer.
Two of those gentlemen are here with us today, and I want to take a moment to thank Mayor Dickens and Chief Schierbaum for their partnership.
While the mayor and I come from different political parties and don't agree on everything, we do agree on the importance of reducing crime and keeping our citizens safe.
Bipartisan majorities of both chambers, the mayor, and myself all agree on the critical need for the completion of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
This facility will provide our law enforcement officers, firefighters and additional first responders the critical tools, knowledge, and skills needed to keep themselves and our communities safe.
One of our brave public safety officers is here with us this morning.
Exactly a year ago this week, this dedicated trooper was shot and severely wounded near the site of the future training center.
He spent weeks in the hospital fighting for his life, he endured multiple surgeries, and spent the better part of this year in recovery while his family stood strong beside him.
Marty and I were honored to spend time with him while he was in the hospital, and I was honored when he gave me one of my most prized possessions: his SWAT challenge coin bearing his badge number.
He had that coin on him when he was shot that horrible day, and it is a constant reminder of the price paid by men and women like him all over this state who keep our children, our homes, our businesses, and our streets safe.
Trooper First Class Jerry Parrish, will you please stand with your wife Kelli and let us thank you for your great service.
Thank you to the entire Parrish family for your service, your bravery, and the sacrifices you've made over the past year for us.

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We're also joined in the gallery by some brave men who rendered life-saving aid to Trooper Parrish on site and who helped get him to safety.
They represent some of our very finest from both the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Natural Resources. Will you all please stand and let us thank you for your inspiring actions?
I don't claim to speak for anyone else in this chamber today, but this decision is very simple for me and my family.
As long as I'm your governor, there will be no gray area or political double talk:
We support our law enforcement officers.
We support our firefighters and first responders.
And the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center should be built period!
Article I, Section I, Paragraph II of the Georgia Constitution states: "Protection to person and property is the paramount duty of government and shall be impartial and complete."
To fulfill that paramount duty, we must do more than show our support for law enforcement in words. We have to show it through action.
That is why last year, thanks to the work of the General Assembly, I was proud to sign a budget that included a 6,000-dollar pay raise for state law enforcement officers. That pay raise was a recognition of the contributions these brave men and women make as they put their lives on the line, day in and day out.
And this year I look forward to working with each of you to, once again, provide another pay raise for state law enforcement.
Within my budget proposal are pay increases of an additional 3,000 dollars for State Patrol officers like Trooper Parrish, as well as our correctional officers and other state law enforcement agencies.
These investments will not only serve as a renewal of our commitment to these law enforcement officers, but will also support our ongoing recruitment and retention efforts.
I'm also urging the General Assembly to complete what we started last year and give final passage to the peace officer loan repayment program.

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Because despite what some may say, we need more police officers, not fewer.
This year we will also be continuing our efforts to combat human trafficking in our state, thanks to the leadership of the greatest First Lady in the country, Marty Kemp!
Thanks to her work, and that of the GRACE Commission and members of both chambers, Georgia has gone from being known as a human trafficking destination to being known as the leader in going after traffickers and supporting victims.
Under the First Lady's leadership, and with overwhelming support from both chambers, we have passed and signed into law 8 pieces of legislation that go after those who work in this evil enterprise while also supporting the victims.
Our efforts have enabled the GBI's HEAT unit to investigate 369 cases of human trafficking since its creation and for Attorney General Carr's Human Trafficking Prosecution unit to secure 32 convictions while assisting in the rescue of over 129 victims since it launched.
But we still have work to do, and Marty and I are both looking forward to working with each of you this session to keep up this fight.
Five years into my administration, when it comes to healthcare, we have made enormous strides in lowering costs, expanding access, and incentivizing more healthcare providers to give care.
We began this work with the passage of the Patients First Act in 2019, and since then, we've seen strong results.
In 2019, no counties in Georgia had more than 2 health insurance carriers. Today, 87 percent of Georgia counties have three or more carriers.
And thanks to Georgia Access and the reinsurance program, enrollment in the private sector exchange over the past five years has grown from just under 460,000 to over 1.2 million Georgians.
Georgia Access is also saving hardworking families more and more in their wallets.
In all, we've reduced premiums by an average of 11 percent across the state. That represents an average annual premium reduction of almost 929 million dollars a year.
In rural counties, where premium prices were the least affordable when I took office, Georgia Access has reduced premiums by an average of 29 percent.

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While some in the media refuse to acknowledge this significant progress, we'll continue to support policies that work for Georgians not political narratives.
Because the fact is that for individuals and families struggling to make ends meet, lower insurance costs and more choices lead to better care that they can actually afford.
And because we have made sound policy choices, budgeted conservatively, and prioritize innovation and efficiency, we're able to make other important investments in the health and wellbeing of hardworking Georgians.
That includes our efforts in mental health.
Two years ago, I was proud to sign into law the Mental Health Parity Act, a fitting capstone to the late Speaker David Ralston's years of service in this chamber, and one that leaves a lasting legacy.
One of the most visible examples of that legacy was the 9-8-8 crisis hotline campaign, conducted by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities last year.
Thanks to Commissioner Kevin Tanner and his team, more Georgians than ever before are accessing services and the help they need to turn their lives around for the better.
To enhance this program further, my budget proposals call for a total increase of 205 million dollars for DBHDD and other entities that address mental health.
This new funding will enable DBHDD to expand services for those struggling with mental illness, it will increase the number of crisis beds throughout the state, it will further crisis intervention resources in all communities, and improve the quality of mental health services overall.
Once passed, we will be spending 1.6 billion dollars on mental health - more than ever before.
I'm proud of what these and other agencies are doing to help their fellow Georgians and to keep us the best state to live, work, and raise a family.
As we speak, all across Georgia, there are men and women working hard to keep our neighborhoods safe, attract new jobs and industries to communities in need, teaching a whole generation that will one day occupy these roles, and much more.

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They have remained committed and hardworking during unprecedented challenges over the last five years and I'm proud of everything they have accomplished for our citizens.
It's no secret that most state government jobs pay less than private sector opportunities in the same line of work. But many of our employees do it because they feel a sense of public service and they want our state to succeed.
But for state government to stay efficient and stay ahead of Georgia's continued growth, we must be able to attract and then retain employees who perform vitally important jobs.
That's why my budget proposal provides a pay increase for all state employees, including our teachers.
This will build on the historic raises we've provided for educators over recent years and will increase every state worker's pay by 4 percent.
My proposal also rewards those who gave decades of their lives and careers to serving others by allocating 500 million dollars to shore up our state retiree fund, ensuring our state keeps its promises to our retirees and stays on solid financial footing.
Instead of expanding the size and scope of government, we're putting state dollars to work in targeted, efficient ways to recruit, retain, and thank employees in vital roles from corrections officers to case workers.
By doing so, we're continuing our efforts to wisely use every penny taxpayers send us, from state agency personnel, to our schools, public safety, and the healthcare marketplace.
As we look across America, there is no doubt we are at a crossroads.
From crushing inflation and dysfunction in Washington, to the crisis at our southern border and unrest overseas, these are indeed trying times.
But I believe we have an opportunity here in Georgia, an opportunity to highlight a different path.
One of the brilliant principles of America's founding is the role of the states, for them to be the laboratories of democracy, to protect the liberties and freedoms of their citizens, and to carry out the will of the people.

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Our founders didn't believe the states should always look to the federal government for answers, and judging by the current comparison, I don't think we would have much to learn.
In Georgia, we balance our budget and spend less than we take in.
We cut taxes instead of raising them.
We return money back to the taxpayers rather than justifying new government programs.
We back the blue, crack down on violent crime and gangs, and put the safety of our communities ahead of partisan political agendas.
We celebrate the free market, instead of using the heavy hand of government.
We work together across party lines on more issues than not.
And most importantly, we put our people first.
In an election year, I don't expect us all to agree on every issue. Every district represented under this Gold Dome is different and sends each of you here with a unique set of issues to address.
Over the next 36 legislative days, there will be passionate debate, there will be disagreements, there will be tough votes, there will be long nights, and maybe even some short tempers.
But in the middle of all that, I ask that we also remember Georgia is different for a reason.
That our success is not an accident, but the result of a resilient people who elected their leaders to keep state government efficient, responsive, and accountable.
In Georgia, we believe the American Dream will always provide our people greater prosperity than the government ever could.
The state of our state is strong, growing, and full of opportunity.
Let's use this session to keep it that way!
Thank you all, may God Bless you, and may God Bless the great state of Georgia!

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Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the Joint Session of the General Assembly be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker of the House, Jon Burns, announced the Joint Session dissolved.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The House stood at ease for 10 minutes.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Willis of the 55th et al., Kendrick of the 95th, Bennett of the 94th et al., and Evans of the 57th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 781. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Hitchens of the 161st, Efstration of the 104th, Crowe of the 118th and Vance of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dunwoody Police Chief William J. "Billy" Grogan as Georgia's 2023-2024 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 782. By Representative Knight of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HR 783. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Hitchens of the 161st, Efstration of the 104th, Crowe of the 118th and Vance of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2024, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 784. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Antonia "Toni" Johnson, recipient of the Social Services Professional of the Year award; and for other purposes.

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HR 785. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karol Brooks, recipient of the Activity Director of the Year award; and for other purposes.
HR 786. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Renae Huff, recipient of the Activities Assistant of the Year award; and for other purposes.
HR 787. By Representative Collins of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the naming of the Coach Donald Stitcher Gymnasium; and for other purposes.
HR 788. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Agnes Ogoo, recipient of the RN of the Year award; and for other purposes.
HR 789. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbie Piper, recipient of the LPN of the Year award; and for other purposes.
HR 790. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennifer Kelley, recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion of Long Term Care Award; and for other purposes.
HR 791. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joann Sloan, recipient of the Administrator of the Year award; and for other purposes.
HR 792. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jackie Davis, recipient of the CNA of the Year award; and for other purposes.

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HR 793. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Angela High, recipient of the New Administrator of The Year award; and for other purposes.
HR 794. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jill Cooper, recipient of the Assisted Living Administrator of the Year award; and for other purposes.
HR 795. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tammie Martin, recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Nurse Case Manager Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
HR 796. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Thad Norris, recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Social Worker Case Manager Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
HR 797. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheila Weaver, recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Administrative Support Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
HR 798. By Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Clark of the 100th, Thomas of the 21st, Cannon of the 172nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2024, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 799. By Representatives Huddleston of the 72nd, Collins of the 71st and Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Rebecca Martin Home and Garden Club; and for other purposes.

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HR 800. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yves Kombou, recipient of the Engineering & Environmental Services Champion of Long Term Care Award; and for other purposes.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, January 12, 2024

Fifth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 509-B Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to request that my absences from the General Assembly be excused for legislative days 1-3 (1/8/2024 1/10/2024) as I was sick with the flu during those days. Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions.

/s/ Doug Stoner

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett E Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough E Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J

Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe E Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey E Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner E Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration E Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin

Hatchett Hawkins Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Huddleston E Hugley E Hutchinson E Jackson, D E Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J E Jones, S Kelley Kendrick E Kennard

Mathiak McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell

Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V E Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade

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Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, D E Clark, J Collins Cooper

E Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan

E LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin Martinez

Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz Sampson

Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower E Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Au of the 50th, Beverly of the 143rd, Carter of the 93rd, Henderson of the 113th, Jones of the 25th, Lim of the 98th, Mathis of the 149th, Mughal of the 105th, Oliver of the 82nd, Washburn of the 144th, and Wilkerson of the 38th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Chad Mantooth, Winder First Baptist Church, Winder, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:

1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.

2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.

3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.

4. Reports of Standing Committees.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 921. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Bell of the 75th and Neal of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Forest Park to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 922. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Lumsden of the 12th, Collins of the 71st and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide that entrance upon property of another without consent shall be an offense of criminal trespass; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 923. By Representatives Taylor of the 92nd, Alexander of the 66th, McClain of the 109th, Douglas of the 78th and Kennard of the 101st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for issuance of a special license plate for individuals with a physical, mental, or neurological condition which impedes the ability to communicate; to provide for notation of such condition upon a driver's license; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 924. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Hatchett of the 155th, Knight of the 134th, Cooper of the 45th and Taylor of the 173rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit insurers from discriminating against certain healthcare facilities and providers in connection with the procurement, delivery, and administration of provider administered drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for violation; to provide for construction; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 925. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Burchett of the 176th, Hilton of the 48th, Daniel of the 117th, Horner of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to emergency management, so as to prohibit any governmental entity from discriminating against and closing a place of worship during an emergency; to provide for civil relief and damages; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 926. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Mainor of the 56th, Greene of the 154th, Hilton of the 48th, Vance of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for issuance of certificates by a court for purposes of demonstrating rehabilitation and good moral character; to amend Code Section 24-4-419 of the O.C.G.A., relating to admissibility of criminal history record information of an employee or former employee; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses; to amend Code Section 44-5-150 of the O.C.G.A., relating to search and notification for information identifying anatomical gift donor status; to amend Code Section 51-1-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to presumption of due care in hiring of person pardoned or who has obtained a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 927. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Efstration of the 104th, Anderson of the 10th, Cannon of the 172nd and Sainz of the 180th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, so as to authorize fluorescent pink hunting outer garments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.

HR 780. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Sainz of the 180th, Kelley of the 16th, Gaines of the 120th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to clarify that only citizens of the United States shall have a right to vote in elections in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 861 HB 895 HB 897 HB 899 HB 901 HB 903 HB 905 HB 907 HB 909 HB 911 HB 913 HB 915 HB 917 HB 919 HR 770

HB 894 HB 896 HB 898 HB 900 HB 902 HB 904 HB 906 HB 908 HB 910 HB 912 HB 914 HB 916 HB 918 HB 920 HR 778

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

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Representatives Burnough of the 77th et al., Jackson of the 128th et al., and Wade of the 9th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 801. By Representatives Cox of the 28th, Barrett of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th, Clark of the 100th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mary Helen and Dr. John McGruder; and for other purposes.
HR 802. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Ridley of the 22nd, Carson of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Dalton Luedke; and for other purposes.
HR 803. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Ridley of the 22nd and Carson of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Jim Lindenmayer; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 779. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 22, 2024, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 22, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, January 22, 2024

Sixth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger E Barrett Barton Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Collins Cooper

Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Draper E Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett E Hawkins

Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Hong Horner E Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis

McClain McCollum E McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz E Sampson

Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D E Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade E Washburn Werkheiser Westbrook Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Barnes of the 86th, Evans of the 89th, Holly of the 116th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Lupton of the 83rd, Mainor of the 56th, Pirkle of the 169th, and Sharper of the 177th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Rodrigo Cruz, Nett Church, Lilburn, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 928. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Ridley of the 6th, Powell of the 33rd, Horner of the 3rd and Fleming of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-18-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment of substitute for absent or disqualified district attorney, so as to revise the compensation of private attorneys appointed to act as district attorney pro tempore; to provide for such attorneys to be compensated $250.00 per hour for each certified hour worked, subject to a cap; to provide for such cap; to provide for certification by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia of such hours worked by such attorneys; to provide for such attorneys to engage the services of private counsel, paralegals, and legal interns and to provide for their compensation; to provide for funding of such compensation; to provide for reimbursement of actual expenses incurred; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 929. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Ridley of the 6th, Powell of the 33rd, Horner of the 3rd, Persinger of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exclude from taxation net capital gains; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 930. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Ridley of the 6th, Reeves of the 99th, Powell of the 33rd and Horner of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-1-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of arrest booking photographs prohibited, so as to prohibit the release or posting of a booking photograph unless and until the individual is convicted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 931. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Ridley of the 6th, Reeves of the 99th, Horner of the 3rd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to prohibit the State Ethics Commission from posting or publishing on the internet the personally identifying information of judges; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 932. By Representatives Mathis of the 149th, Gunter of the 8th, Gullett of the 19th, Vance of the 133rd, Lott of the 131st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to murder, malice murder, felony murder, and murder in the second degree, so as to provide for the offense of drug-

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induced homicide; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 933. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Barton of the 5th and Mathis of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate supporting the advocacy and promotion of strict interpretation of the United States Constitution with a portion of funds collected to be disbursed to the Foundation for Moral Law, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 934. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Mathis of the 149th, Gullett of the 19th, Cannon of the 172nd, Gunter of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities, so as to provide for enforcement of unsigned rental agreements under certain circumstances; to provide for the execution and delivery of a rental agreement via email; to provide for the vacating of and removal of personal property from self-storage service facilities by occupants under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 935. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Cameron of the 1st, Scoggins of the 14th, Chastain of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of speed detection devices and red light cameras, so as to provide for standards for a conviction through the use of speed devices; to provide for times when a school zone speed limit may be enforced through the use of an automated traffic enforcement safety device; to authorize a local governing body to apply for a permit to operate such devices; to provide for admissible evidence for refuting a violation of speed limit

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through the use of speed detection devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 936. By Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Scoggins of the 14th, Gullett of the 19th, Kelley of the 16th, Knight of the 134th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health of elementary and secondary school students, so as to provide for the safety of students; to require multiple occupancy restrooms and changing areas in public schools to be designated for exclusive use by males or females; to provide for reasonable accommodations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for public school and local school system policies; to provide for sleeping quarter arrangements on overnight field trips; to provide for investigation of complaints of noncompliance by the Professional Standards Commission; to provide for sanctions; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 937. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Camp of the 135th, Cannon of the 172nd and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to preclude ride share network services from prohibiting certain ride share drivers from possessing weapons in a motor vehicle used for purposes of the ride share network service; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 938. By Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Taylor of the 92nd, Glaize of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th, Bell of the 75th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for rent increase limits for certain senior citizens; to provide for a short title;

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to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 939. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Vance of the 133rd, Scoggins of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as require submission of proof of completion of certain courses by certain applicants to obtain limited driving permits; to provide that completion of such courses shall be credited toward any reinstatement requirements for drivers whose licenses were suspended for certain offenses; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 940. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Williams of the 148th, Cannon of the 172nd, Horner of the 3rd and Barrett of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to require retail stores to accept cash for purchases; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 941. By Representatives Erwin of the 32nd, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Jones of the 25th, Reeves of the 99th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-260 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to capital outlay funds in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that capital outlay funds may be used for educational facilities for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided by the school system; to provide that student projection counts may include prekindergarten; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HB 942. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Lott of the 131st, Daniel of the 117th, Dempsey of the 13th, Hagan of the 156th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-92 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual extortion, so as to provide for enhanced penalties; to provide for a civil action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 943. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Powell of the 33rd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Horner of the 3rd, Ridley of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 944. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Leverett of the 123rd, McCollum of the 30th and Cox of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise the date by which homestead exemptions must be applied for; to revise the language required to be included in the notices of current assessment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 945. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd, Anderson of the 10th, Erwin of the 32nd and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide protection for covered persons under a state health plan when an in-network hospital becomes out-ofnetwork prior to the end of the plan year; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 946. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, McCollum of the 30th, Cox of the 28th, Erwin of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to revise requirements for intergovernmental agreements between counties and qualified municipalities for collection of such tax; to provide for standards for disbursement of proceeds for municipalities absent from an intergovernmental agreement; to revise the maximum amount and time frame for the collection of such tax when an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into between a county and all qualified municipalities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 947. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Efstration of the 104th, Hong of the 103rd, Gunter of the 8th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions concerning superior courts, so as to modify provisions regarding the compensation received by superior court judges; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to create the Judicial System Compensation Commission; to amend Code Section 45-74 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and costof-living adjustments; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to laws and statutes, so as to temporarily suspend the operation of local laws that use a superior court judge's salary for the calculation of the salary or compensation of other officers, officials, or employees; to preserve the authority of the General Assembly to amend or repeal such suspended local laws; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 948. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Kelley of the 16th, Gullett of the 19th, Scoggins of the 14th, Barton of the 5th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to prohibit bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

HB 949. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Scoggins of the 14th, Kelley of the 16th, Barton of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that voting devices or systems used in primaries, elections, and runoffs in this state shall not utilize any form of wireless network cards or wireless technology; to provide for the removal or disabling of such cards or technology before using such systems or devices in voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

HR 804. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 47th and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the date by which temporary loans for counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions of this state are payable in full from the end of the calendar year to within 12 months of the initial funding date of the loans; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were read the second time:

HB 921 HB 923 HB 925 HB 927

HB 922 HB 924 HB 926 HR 780

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Hilton of the 48th et al. and Jackson of the 68th et al.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 805. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:

A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.

Representative Efstration of the 104th asked unanimous consent that HR 805 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

HR 806. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:

A RESOLUTION to call for the nomination and election of the chairperson of the State Election Board; and for other purposes.

Representative Efstration of the 104th asked unanimous consent that HR 806 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

SB 35.

By Senators Merritt of the 9th, Jones II of the 22nd, Butler of the 55th, Harbison of the 15th, Parent of the 42nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

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The Senate moves to amend the House Committee on Rules substitute to SB 35 (LC 44 2396S) by striking lines 1 through 226 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
To amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to include continuous glucose monitors as a benefit for Medicaid recipients via the most cost-effective benefit delivery channel; to provide for coverage criteria; to provide for certain consultations by treating practitioners; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-159.2. (a) On and after July 1, 2023, the department shall include coverage for continuous glucose monitors as a benefit under Medicaid via the most cost-effective benefit delivery channel. The criteria for such coverage shall be updated to align with current standards of care and shall include, but shall not be limited to, requirements that:
(1) The recipient has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus by a treating practitioner; (2) The recipient's treating practitioner has concluded that the recipient or the recipient's caregiver has had sufficient training in using a continuous glucose monitor as evidenced by the provision of a prescription therefor; and (3) The recipient:
(A) Is treated with at least one daily administration of insulin; or (B) Has a history of problematic hypoglycemia with documentation of at least one of the following:
(i) Recurrent level 2 hypoglycemic events (glucose less than 54 mg/dL (3.0 mmol/L)) that persist despite two or more attempts to adjust medication, modify the diabetes treatment plan, or both; or (ii) A history of a level 3 hypoglycemic event (glucose less than 54 mg/dL (3.0 mmol/L)) characterized by altered mental or physical state requiring third-party assistance for treatment for hypoglycemia. (b) Within six months prior to prescribing a continuous glucose monitor for a recipient, the treating practitioner shall have had an in-person or telehealth visit with the recipient to evaluate the recipient's diabetes control and shall have concluded that the recipient meets the criteria set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) Every six months following the initial prescription of a continuous glucose monitor, the treating practitioner shall have an in-person or telehealth visit with the recipient to assess adherence to his or her continuous glucose monitor regimen and diabetes treatment plan."

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SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2023.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Mathis of the 149th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 35.

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

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson
Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes E Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L
Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett E Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Hong Y Horner E Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton
Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum E McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade E Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook
Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N E Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion the ayes were 152, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

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Representative Bruce of the 61st moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Governmental Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil:
HB 882. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Smith of the 18th, Gunter of the 8th, McClain of the 109th, Beverly of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-1-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of arrest booking photographs prohibited, so as to prohibit the release or posting of a booking photograph unless and until the individual depicted therein is convicted; to provide for booking photograph removal; to provide for penalties; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Stinson of the 150th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Education and recommitted to the Committee on Public Health:
HB 174. By Representatives Stinson of the 150th, Greene of the 154th, Schofield of the 63rd, Williams of the 148th and Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require the Department of Education to provide to parents and guardians of students entering the sixth grade information regarding recommended adolescent vaccinations in print and electronic form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 810. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Greene of the 154th, Petrea of the 166th, Gladney of the 130th, Yearta of the 152nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katrina Baranko; and for other purposes.

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HR 811. By Representative Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jack Bailey; and for other purposes.
HR 812. By Representative Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Phillippa Moss; and for other purposes.
HR 813. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Smith of the 139th, Hagan of the 156th, Wiedower of the 121st, Barton of the 5th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program, Thomas Holt, Melanie Biersmith, and the 2023-2024 4-H leadership teams and award winners and recognizing February 14, 2024, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 814. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th and Davis of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gabrielle Tobin; and for other purposes.
HR 815. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, DeLoach of the 167th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Marc J. Austin for his exceptional military career; and for other purposes.
HR 816. By Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Ballard of the 147th, Mathis of the 149th, Camp of the 135th and Fleming of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2023 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.
HR 817. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Burnough of the 77th, Cummings of the 39th, Jones of the 60th and Jackson of the 165th:
A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for its 111 years of service and recognizing January 29, 2024, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 818. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, DeLoach of the 167th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Command Sergeant Major Brandon B. Rudder for his exceptional military career; and for other purposes.
HR 819. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Cannon of the 172nd and Greene of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 6A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 820. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Cannon of the 172nd and Greene of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief John Letteney on his outstanding public service in law enforcement; and for other purposes.
HR 821. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, DeLoach of the 167th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Jeremy Wilson on his exceptional military career; and for other purposes.
HR 822. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, DeLoach of the 167th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel Robert C. Cuthbertson for his exceptional military career; and for other purposes.
HR 823. By Representative Clark of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Vibe professional women's indoor volleyball team; and for other purposes.
HR 824. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Mathis of the 149th, Ballinger of the 23rd and Thomas of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7 to 14, 2024, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 825. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 25th, Panitch of the 51st and Cooper of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2024, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and for other purposes.
HR 826. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Thomas of the 65th, Jackson of the 68th, Jones of the 60th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yolanda Hollins Magee; and for other purposes.
HR 827. By Representatives Howard of the 129th, Frazier of the 126th, Bruce of the 61st, Adeyina of the 110th and Gladney of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Helen Rouse Walton; and for other purposes.
HR 828. By Representatives Greene of the 154th, Jones of the 47th, Gaines of the 120th, Dempsey of the 13th and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Easterseals and all its Georgia chapters; and for other purposes.
HR 829. By Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Mathis of the 149th, Hagan of the 156th, Mathiak of the 74th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia FFA Association and recognizing February 20, 2024, as FFA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 830. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Thomas of the 65th, Jackson of the 68th, Jones of the 60th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mayor Betty Hannah; and for other purposes.
HR 831. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Leverett of the 123rd, Efstration of the 104th, Jones of the 25th and Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its Georgia chapter; and for other purposes.

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HR 832. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Park of the 107th, Sharper of the 177th, Barnes of the 86th and Holly of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lance Hester on his outstanding public service as an emergency medical services provider; and for other purposes.
HR 833. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Draper of the 90th, Hugley of the 141st, Holland of the 54th and Sharper of the 177th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wilmond "Antoine " Meadows on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 834. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Scott of the 76th, Gladney of the 130th, Davis of the 87th and Sharper of the 177th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kiesha Cheatham on her outstanding public service as an emergency management specialist; and for other purposes.
HR 835. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Mathiak of the 74th, Daniel of the 117th and Knight of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sgt. Marc Andrew McIntyre; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Carpenter of the 4th et al., Schofield of the 63rd, Adeyina of the 110th et al., and Clark of the 108th.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Seventh Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton E Bazemore Bell Bennett Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, J Collins Corbett Cox

Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett E Hawkins Hilton

Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner E Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis

McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Parrish Persinger Petrea Pirkle Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Roberts Romman Sainz E Sampson Schofield Scoggins

Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens Stinson Stoner Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade E Washburn Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Au of the 50th, Beverly of the 143rd, Campbell of the 35th, Carter of the 93rd, Clark of the 100th, Cooper of the 45th, DeLoach of the 167th, Draper of the 90th, Henderson of the 113th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Kennard of

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the 101st, Mainor of the 56th, Powell of the 33rd, Ridley of the 22nd, Sharper of the 177th, and Tarvin of the 2nd.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Rabbi Joshua Heller, B'nai Torah, Sandy Springs, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 950. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Thomas of the 65th and New of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Douglas County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 951. By Representative Gunter of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Towns County, approved February 18, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3806), so as to revise provisions for the compensation of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 952. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th and Erwin of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment, collection, and distribution of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Habersham County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of such technology fee funds; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 953. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Calhoun County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 954. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Emanuel County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the

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Magistrate Court of Emanuel County on and after January 1, 2025; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 955. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Mitchell of the 88th, Bazemore of the 69th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Williams of the 168th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Equity and Fairness Commission; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; to provide for reporting; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 956. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the designation of the chief judge of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms of office; to provide for filling vacancies in such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 957. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Sainz of the 180th, Townsend of the 179th, DeLoach of the 167th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned vessels, so as to revise penalties for failing to remove an abandoned vessel; to provide for notice; to provide for appeal and hearing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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HB 958. By Representatives Lott of the 131st, Leverett of the 123rd and Newton of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Columbia County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 959. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Lumsden of the 12th, Mathis of the 149th, Ridley of the 6th and Prince of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for procedure for passing stationary vehicles on certain highways; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 960. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williams of the 148th, Ballard of the 147th and Dickey of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fourth judge of the superior courts of the Houston Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Houston Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 961. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Menlo, approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4132), so as to provide that future mayors and councilmembers shall be elected to four-year terms of office; to provide for municipal general elections in odd-numbered years; to provide for interim terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 962. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations, so as to provide that the Office of the Attorney General establishes and maintains a public website regarding seized and forfeited property; to provide a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for violation and penalty; to provide for exemptions in certain circumstances; to provide for reports; to provide for the disbursement of funds; to provide for fees; to provide for disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 963. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the health of elementary and secondary school students, so as to provide for a pilot program involving students in grades kindergarten through five in up to ten pilot schools during the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years; to provide for certain school mental health professionals at pilot schools; to provide for services by school mental health professionals; to provide for a pilot program coordinator and evaluator; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HB 964. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 25, Code Section 3111-52, and Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to firefighter standards and training, certification and recertification of, and training for, paramedics and cardiac technicians, and employment and training of peace officers, respectively, so as to provide for ethics and inclusivity training for such professions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 965. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant in general, so as to provide for 60 days' notice of rental increase; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 966. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd and Davis of the 87th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement within the capitol building or grounds of a braille American flag as a monument honoring blind veterans in Georgia and the United States; to provide for a short title; to provide for design, procurement, and placement of the monument; to provide that placement of the monument shall comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HB 967. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Mathis of the 149th, Gullett of the 19th, Cannon of the 172nd, Kelley of the 16th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to magistrate courts, so as to increase the amount of magistrate court claims from $15,000.00 to $50,000.00; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 968. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Carpenter of the 4th, Tran of the 80th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Holland of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of employment of minors, so as to require the establishment of blocked trust accounts for minors rendering artistic or creative services in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Commissioner of Labor to investigate and determine conditions of employment of child performers prior to the commencement of such employment; to provide for requirements related to blocked trust accounts for child performers; to provide for requirements related to such accounts for minors engaged in video content on online platforms; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 969. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, so as to require indoor air quality assessments of all city, county, and state buildings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 970. By Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Knight of the 134th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dempsey of the 13th, Mathis of the 149th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship, so as to provide that victims of human trafficking are eligible for such scholarship; to provide

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for the designation of REACH scholars; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 971. By Representatives Newton of the 127th, Hilton of the 48th, Reeves of the 99th, Silcox of the 53rd, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain eligible expenses incurred for firearm safe handling instructional courses and firearm secure storage devices; to provide for an aggregate annual cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for credit preapproval by the department; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 972. By Representatives Horner of the 3rd, Cameron of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fort Oglethorpe to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 973. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Collins of the 71st, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Gunter of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits from state income tax, so as to exclude from Georgia taxable net income certain retirement income received by a taxpayer from long-term public service as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or communications officer; to provide for limitations; to require proof of service; to define a term; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 974. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Anderson of the 10th, Leverett of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to require the Secretary of State to establish and maintain a state-wide system for the posting of scanned paper ballots; to provide for minimum resolution requirements for such scans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 975. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Anderson of the 10th, Leverett of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to prohibit bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 976. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Anderson of the 10th, Leverett of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that ballots used in optical scan voting systems shall use paper with a visible watermark security feature; to provide that ballots used in ballot marking devices shall use paper with a visible watermark security feature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 977. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Anderson of the 10th, Leverett of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to expand the number of contests subject to risk-limiting audits; to provide

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for percentages of risk limits; to provide procedures for selection of contests subject to risk-limiting audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 978. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Corbett of the 174th, Holcomb of the 81st and Huddleston of the 72nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-291 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to traffic laws applicable to bicycles, operation upon paved shoulder, and signaling of right hand turns, so as to authorize operators of bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 979. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Bartow County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 980. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Carter of the 93rd, McClain of the 109th, Marin of the 96th, Davis of the 87th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security benefits, so as to allow applicants for benefits to obtain their personnel files when their claims are contested by their former employers; to provide for definitions; to require the Department of Labor to modify the separation notice; to sanction employers who fail to timely deliver personnel files; to prohibit the admissibility of an uncontested claim; to require the Commissioner of Labor to enact rules or regulations relating to uncontested claims for benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.

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HB 981. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Cannon of the 172nd, Dickey of the 145th, Meeks of the 178th and Rhodes of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, so as to exempt agricultural structures from permitting fees; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 982. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Dubnik of the 29th, Erwin of the 32nd, Martin of the 49th and Hong of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Workforce Development Board, so as to require the State Workforce Development Board to develop, approve, and annually publish a High-demand Career List identifying those careers most critical to the state's current and future workforce needs; to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide for conforming changes; to require the Office of Student Achievement to work in consultation with the State Workforce Development Board to audit and report on the effectiveness of employment, wage attainment, and retention of students in programs that align with the High-demand Career List; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 983. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to prosecuting attorneys, so as to repeal and reserve Code Section 15-18-32, relating to the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, authority, membership, ex parte communications, governance, disciplinary actions, confidentially, and privileged nature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 984. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Taylor of the 173rd, Williams of the 148th and Gullett of the 19th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 25 and 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety and insurance, respectively, so as to update the practices of the Department of Insurance and the office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; to provide for the off-duty use of motor vehicles by certain law enforcement officers; to repeal a life insurance reserves requirement for small companies for accreditation purposes; to allow for the continuation of coverage of a developmentally disabled or physically disabled dependent child under certain policies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 985. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to abolish the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to provide for the transfer of outstanding obligations and liabilities and assets of such corporation; to amend Titles 2, 7, 12, 20, 26, 33, 43, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, banking and finance, conservation and natural resources, education, food, drugs, and cosmetics, insurance, professions and businesses, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to remove cross-references and make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 986. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Jones of the 25th, Jasperse of the 11th, Camp of the 135th, Gunter of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to establish the criminal offense of election interference with a deep fake and solicitation of such; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for punishment; to provide for the State Election Board to publish results of investigations into such offenses; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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HB 987. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Erwin of the 32nd, Burchett of the 176th, Yearta of the 152nd, Leverett of the 123rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-165 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equalization grants, annual calculations, and allocation, so as to revise the definition of the term "qualified local school system school" by reducing the minimum required millage rate or equivalent millage rate from 14 mills to 10 mills; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 988. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Jones of the 25th, Jasperse of the 11th, Camp of the 135th, Gunter of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to provide for an annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; to provide for annual reports of such; to provide for the authority to develop and establish certain policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation.
HB 989. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stoner of the 40th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Campbell of the 35th, Cummings of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 5274), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 990. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th, Carpenter of the 4th, Evans of the 57th and Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-9-923 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissibility of photographs, motion

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pictures, video recordings, and audio recordings when witness available, so as to provide that creative and artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 807. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Evans of the 89th, Buckner of the 137th and Scott of the 76th:

A RESOLUTION supporting a state goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050, the creation of thriving-wage green jobs, and an equitable clean energy transition; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

HR 808. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th and Buckner of the 137th:

A RESOLUTION urging Congress to allow certain benefits to be used for purchasing menstrual products; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Health.

HR 809. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Beverly of the 143rd, Davis of the 87th and Scott of the 76th:

A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of a State Workgroup to Increase Chronic Disease Information and Screenings in Communities of Color; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Health.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were read the second time:

HB 928 HB 930 HB 932 HB 934 HB 936 HB 938 HB 940

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HB 942 HB 944 HB 946 HB 948 HR 804

HB 943 HB 945 HB 947 HB 949

Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 881 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 571. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Cooper of the 45th and Dempsey of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan, so as to provide that the Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan be updated every four years; to provide for a progress report between updates; to revise provisions relating to membership on the advisory council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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HR 805. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.
HR 806. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION to call for the nomination and election of the chairperson of the State Election Board; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Frazier of the 126th et al., Anulewicz of the 42nd et al., Dickey of the 145th et al., and Park of the 107th et al.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 838. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th, Cannon of the 58th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Diane Larch; and for other purposes.
HR 839. By Representative Powell of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Margaret Lee Ayers; and for other purposes.
HR 840. By Representative Martinez of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Jesse Simmons; and for other purposes.
HR 841. By Representatives Park of the 107th, Hong of the 103rd, Au of the 50th, Marin of the 96th, Gilliard of the 162nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 13, 2024, as Korean American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 842. By Representative Martinez of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Volleyball Team on winning the 2023 Georgia Independent Athletic Association State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 843. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Taylor of the 173rd, Hawkins of the 27th and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association; and for other purposes.
HR 844. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Beverly of the 143rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Cheokas of the 151st and Pirkle of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Masood Khan; and for other purposes.
HR 845. By Representative Taylor of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ceek to Fulfill; and for other purposes.
HR 846. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 139th, Buckner of the 137th and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kevin Green; and for other purposes.
HR 847. By Representative Taylor of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Neko Cheri; and for other purposes.
HR 848. By Representatives Olaleye of the 59th, Marin of the 96th, Martinez of the 111th, Draper of the 90th, Lim of the 98th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 30, 2024, as Latino Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 849. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Beverly of the 143rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Marin of the 96th and Draper of the 90th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dilawar Syed for his positive impact on small businesses; and for other purposes.
HR 850. By Representatives Evans of the 89th, Barnes of the 86th, Newton of the 127th, Cooper of the 45th, Clark of the 108th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination of the Task Force for Global Health, headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, for their commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis as a health threat for Georgians, the United States, and globally; and for other purposes.
HR 851. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Beverly of the 143rd, Holcomb of the 81st, Jackson of the 68th and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the United States Capitol Law Enforcement for protecting the United States Capitol and legislators during the attack on January 6, 2021; and for other purposes.
HR 852. By Representatives Hong of the 103rd, Park of the 107th, Lim of the 98th, Tran of the 80th, Byrd of the 20th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.
HR 853. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th and Martin of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yohance Badyal and Cynthia Bai; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Daniel of the 117th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Burnough of the 77th, Reese of the 140th et al., Jackson of the 68th, and Gladney of the 130th.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Eighth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton E Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carter Chastain Cheokas Collins

Cooper Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis Dempsey Dickey Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan

Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Hong Horner E Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, E E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Lupton Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis

McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Sainz E Sampson

Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens Stinson Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade E Washburn Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Carson of the 46th, Clark of the 100th, Clark of the 108th, DeLoach of the 167th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jackson of the 68th, Jenkins of the 136th, Jones of the 25th, Lim of the 98th, Mainor

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of the 56th, Marin of the 96th, Neal of the 79th, Paris of the 142nd, Romman of the 97th, Sharper of the 177th, Stoner of the 40th, Wilkerson of the 38th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Denny Hawkins, Helping Hand Fellowship Church, Blue Ridge, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 991. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Hatchett of the 155th, Beverly of the 143rd, Parrish of the 158th, Newton of the 127th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6C of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Hospital Medicaid Financing Program, so as to extend the sunset provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HB 992. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Ballard of the 147th, Williams of the 148th and Dickey of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fourth judge of the superior courts of the Houston Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authorities of the counties comprising the Houston Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 993. By Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Smith of the 18th, Ridley of the 6th, McCollum of the 30th, Collins of the 71st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses related to minors generally, so as to provide for the offense of grooming a minor for indecent purposes; to provide for a definition; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 994. By Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Rhodes of the 124th, Leverett of the 123rd, Cox of the 28th, Barrett of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 51 and 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating torts and waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to revise liability for the negligent operation of a vessel; to require boat liveries to obtain and maintain certain insurance; to provide for notice of insurance coverage; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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HB 995. By Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Cannon of the 172nd, Ballard of the 147th, Sainz of the 180th and Wade of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to require the administration of a nationally recognized multiple-aptitude battery assessment that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military to public school students in grades 11 and 12 who choose to participate; to prohibit the use of assessment results in education accountability programs; to provide for parents and guardians to opt their children out of participating in such assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 996. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Gullett of the 19th, Powell of the 33rd, Hitchens of the 161st and Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to jails, so as to provide jailers with arrest powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 997. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Hitchens of the 161st, Prince of the 132nd and Powell of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disqualification from driving and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, so as to require disqualification to operate a commercial motor vehicle upon receipt of notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of a positive drug test, an adulterated or substituted drug test, or a report of a refusal to submit to such test; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 998. By Representatives Horner of the 3rd, Cox of the 28th, Barrett of the 24th, Ridley of the 22nd, Jasperse of the 11th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to prohibit bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers; to provide for third-party security audits of electronic ballot markers; to eliminate authorization for the use of ballot drop boxes; to provide that out-of-state documents are not acceptable forms of identification for voters; to revise provisions relating to precertification tabulation audits; to revise the time for holding runoffs in general and primary elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 999. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Greene of the 154th, Jackson of the 128th, Stinson of the 150th and Cannon of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only, so as to provide for a new category of district; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for new authority for the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for application procedures; to provide for authority to seek state and federal funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1000. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Mathis of the 149th, Gunter of the 8th, Cannon of the 172nd and Erwin of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition of political subdivisions from imposing various taxes, ceiling on local sales and use taxes, and taxation of mobile telecommunications, so as to provide that taxes for educational purposes shall be excluded in computing the limitation on the total amount of local sales and use taxes which may be levied; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1001. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Corbett of the 174th and Collins of the 71st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide that presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format satisfies the requirement to possess a driver's license while operating a motor vehicle; to prohibit the compelling of a licensee to produce a wireless telecommunications device to a law enforcement officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1002. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Mathiak of the 74th, Powell of the 33rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Chastain of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lottery for education, so as to provide for redemption for successful play of bona fide coin operated amusement machines through gift cards at automated kiosks under certain conditions; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1003. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st, Gaines of the 120th, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Jackson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1004. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st, Gaines of the 120th, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are senior citizens who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), as amended, so as to increase the amounts and income limit of such homestead exemptions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1005. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Camp of the 135th, Carpenter of the 4th, Mainor of the 56th, Au of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require that every health benefit policy shall provide coverage for rabies immune globulin and vaccinations administered after potential exposure to rabies; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1006. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Mainor of the 56th, Jackson of the 128th, Dempsey of the 13th, Erwin of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-779.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suicide prevention and awareness training in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems or public schools issuing identification cards to include certain information regarding suicide prevention resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1007. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of elections and registration for Lincoln County, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 4161), so as to revise provisions relating to meetings of

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said board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1008. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Lincoln County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Lincoln County, approved December 17, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 2604), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4478), so as to remove provisions relating to the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1009. By Representative Byrd of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide for protections against the infringements on the right to keep and bear arms; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to prohibit public officers or employees from enforcing or providing assistance for the enforcement of federal laws or actions relative to firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition; to provide for causes of action; to provide for hearings; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for attorney's fees and costs; to waive sovereign immunity; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HR 836. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Hugley of the 141st, Roberts of the 52nd, Davis of the 87th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that every individual has a fundamental right to reproductive freedom and such right shall not be denied, burdened, or infringed upon unless justified by a compelling state interest; to limit the purpose of a compelling state interest; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to provide

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for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 837. By Representatives Horner of the 3rd, Cox of the 28th, Barrett of the 24th, Jasperse of the 11th, Dunahoo of the 31st and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Dominion Election Equipment; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Rules.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 950 HB 952 HB 954 HB 956 HB 958 HB 960 HB 962 HB 964 HB 966 HB 968 HB 970 HB 972 HB 974 HB 976 HB 978 HB 980 HB 982 HB 984 HB 986 HB 988 HB 990 HR 808

HB 951 HB 953 HB 955 HB 957 HB 959 HB 961 HB 963 HB 965 HB 967 HB 969 HB 971 HB 973 HB 975 HB 977 HB 979 HB 981 HB 983 HB 985 HB 987 HB 989 HR 807 HR 809

Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 804 HB 878 HB 907

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Jones of the 25th et al., Hawkins of the 27th, Hilton of the 48th et al., Kendrick of the 95th et al., Beverly of the 143rd, Reese of the 140th et al., and Camp of the 135th.

Pursuant to HR 810, the House recognized and commended Katrina Baranko.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 855. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Ballard of the 147th, Dickey of the 145th, Williams of the 148th and Stinson of the 150th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Houston County Bears baseball team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 6A State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.

HR 856. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Buckner of the 137th, Jones of the 47th, Dempsey of the 13th, New of the 64th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2024, as Keep Georgia Beautiful Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

HR 857. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Collins of the 71st, Smith of the 18th, Bonner of the 73rd and Marin of the 96th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the FBI Atlanta Citizens Academy Alumni Association for helping the community by promoting an understanding of public safety and security; and for other purposes.

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HR 858. By Representative Jones of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for its 100 years of service; and for other purposes.
HR 859. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Marlene Tomlin; and for other purposes.
HR 860. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Reeves of the 99th, Marin of the 96th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent North America (GA APPNA) for their impact on the medical profession, the Pakistani Diaspora, and their local communities; and for other purposes.
HR 861. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Marin of the 96th, Draper of the 90th, Olaleye of the 59th and Okoye of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the work of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Atlanta and their impact on the Hispanic community; and for other purposes.
HR 862. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Reeves of the 99th, Marin of the 96th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI) for its impact on the medical profession, the Indian Diaspora, and its local communities; and for other purposes.
HR 863. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 139th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. on the occasion of his eighth pastoral anniversary at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 864. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 139th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kornisha McGill Brown; and for other purposes.

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HR 865. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Reese of the 140th, Smith of the 139th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Juanita Carson Booker; and for other purposes.
HR 866. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Dempsey of the 13th, Frazier of the 126th, Silcox of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2024, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and commending Girl Scouts as a national leader in providing the best leadership development experience in the world to American girls; and for other purposes.
HR 867. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Kendrick of the 95th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Hutchinson of the 106th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Inspiredu; and for other purposes.
HR 868. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Burnough of the 77th, Davis of the 87th, Cameron of the 1st and Hutchinson of the 106th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2024 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builders Recognition and Awards finalists, the 2024 Georgia Single Parent Overcomer Founder Award finalists, and the 2024 Georgia Single Parent Ruth Brewster Endurance Award recipients for their accomplishments; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Wade of the 9th, Gladney of the 130th, Lupton of the 83rd, Hutchinson of the 106th, Bell of the 75th, Beverly of the 143rd, Au of the 50th, and Sharper of the 177th.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Ninth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton E Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly E Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, P Carpenter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Collins

Cooper Corbett Cox E Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas E Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter

Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner E Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lumsden Mainor Martin Martinez

Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz E Sampson

Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade E Washburn Werkheiser E Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Au of the 50th, Cannon of the 172nd, Carson of the 46th, Carter of the 93rd, Draper of the 90th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jasperse of the 11th, Jenkins of the 136th, Kennard of the 101st, Lim of the 98th, Lott of the 131st, Lupton of the 83rd, Marin of the 96th, Oliver of the 82nd, Petrea of the 166th, Pirkle of the 169th, Sharper of the 177th, and Willis of the 55th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Andy Parker, Peachtree City, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1010. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Dempsey of the 13th, Silcox of the 53rd, Ballard of the 147th, Daniel of the 117th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personnel administration relative to public officers and employees, so as to increase the number of hours permitted for paid parental leave; to specify that individuals employed full time by local education agencies are eligible employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1011. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Daniel of the 117th, Leverett of the 123rd, Cannon of the 172nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance, so as to prohibit an insurer from canceling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew any property or casualty insurance policy solely because the applicant or insured inquires about or submits a claim for which no payment is made; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1012. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the compensation of the Wilcox County Board of Education; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1013. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Parsons of the 44th, Carson of the 46th and Byrd of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes for the full value of the homestead after a two-year phase-in period for certain residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3793), so as to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1014. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Reeves of the 99th, Silcox of the 53rd, Holcomb of the 81st, Smith of the 18th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for pretrial proceedings when the accused has an intellectual disability in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought; to provide for a definition; to provide for notice when the accused will claim an intellectual disability at trial; to provide for a standard of review; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1015. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, Hong of the 103rd, Wade of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the rate of the tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1016. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Thomas of the 65th, Glaize of the 67th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of South Fulton Public Facilities Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of this Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1017. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Reeves of the 99th, Burchett of the 176th, Crowe of the 118th, Silcox of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass, so as to include when

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a person enters a land or premises for purposes of residing on such land or premises; to provide a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for a violation and penalty; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings against intruders, so as to provide for the submission of a property affidavit in magistrate court; to provide that proceedings regarding a writ of possession are not required to be jury trials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1018. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Rhodes of the 124th, Burchett of the 176th, Williams of the 148th, Ridley of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade and crimes and offenses respectively, so as to provide for protections of persons who own, purchase, or engage in the business of selling firearms; to prohibit financial institutions from requiring the use of a firearms code that distinguishes firearms retailers from other retailers; to prohibit discrimination against firearms retailers by financial institutions through the use of a firearms code; to prohibit the disclosure of certain financial records by financial institutions; to provide for petitions to the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations; to prohibit persons or government entities from keeping registries of firearms or owners of firearms; to provide for construction; to provide definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 1019. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Burns of the 159th, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, Knight of the 134th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemption, so as to increase the amount of a statewide homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1020. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Ballard of the 147th, Burchett of the 176th, LaHood of the 175th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to revise the military zones that qualify for designation as less developed areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1021. By Representatives Daniel of the 117th, Burns of the 159th, Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 112th, Silcox of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to increase the amount of the dependent exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1022. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Smith of the 18th, Dempsey of the 13th, Mainor of the 56th and Townsend of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to enact the "Colton-McNeill Act"; to provide for sentencing of a person convicted of cruelty to children in the first or second degree against a disabled minor; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1023. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Crowe of the 118th, Silcox of the 53rd, Hilton of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to match the rate of the tax imposed on corporations to that imposed on individual taxpayers; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia

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Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to repeal the corporate net worth tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1024. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 112th, Wade of the 9th, Hong of the 103rd, Meeks of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to repeal the limitation on the maximum percentage of net revenue allowed to be held in the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 1025. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Thomas of the 21st, Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Jones of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1026. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Efstration of the 104th, Burchett of the 176th, Jones of the 47th, Sainz of the 180th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby as the official soap box derby of the State of Georgia; to provide for promotion of the Southeast Georgia

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Soap Box Derby; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 1027. By Representatives Ballard of the 147th, Jones of the 25th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dubnik of the 29th and Horner of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that beginning in the 2026-2027 school year at least a half-credit computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to require that such course shall not include virtual or remote instruction, subject to an exception; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1028. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Cooper of the 45th, Dempsey of the 13th, Hilton of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to repeal the requirement of screening of public school children for scoliosis; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise the state health officer's authorization to issue standing orders; to repeal provisions relating to the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program; to revise a definition; to repeal provisions relating to a pilot program for preexposure prophylaxis drug assistance or services; to repeal provisions relating to control of mass gatherings; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to repeal a provision requiring the Department of Public Health to inspect facilities; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1029. By Representatives Mathiak of the 74th, Cooper of the 45th, Mainor of the 56th, Camp of the 135th and Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions,

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preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to require the newborn screening system to include Duchenne muscular dystrophy; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1030. By Representatives Crowe of the 118th, Daniel of the 117th, Camp of the 135th, Mathiak of the 74th, Sainz of the 180th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to revise provisions relating to safe places for newborns; to authorize ambulance services to accept physical custody of a newborn; to authorize the placement of newborn safety devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for limited liability; to provide for transport of newborns to nearest medical facility; to provide for specifications for newborn safety devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1031. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Knight of the 134th, Martin of the 49th and Crowe of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for mandatory reappraisal of parcels; to require estimated roll-back rate information on annual notices of current assessment; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1032. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions relative to property, so as to repeal certain provisions for liens on condominiums and lots related to collection of property association fees and assessments; to provide a short title; to make conforming changes related to certain liens; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 854. By Representatives Huddleston of the 72nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Collins of the 71st and Smith of the 18th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Keith Jackson and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 869. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Jackson of the 68th, Williams of the 168th, Alexander of the 66th, Cannon of the 58th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Secretary of State to keep Donald John Trump off any and all ballots related to the nomination of candidates for or election to the Office of President of the United States as he is disqualified from holding office pursuant to Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 870. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Kendrick of the 95th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Hutchinson of the 106th:

A RESOLUTION urging Congress to renew or extend the Affordable Connectivity Program through 2024 so that all qualifying households in Georgia will have access to affordable high-speed internet service; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 991 HB 993 HB 995 HB 997 HB 999 HB 1001 HB 1003 HB 1005 HB 1007

HB 992 HB 994 HB 996 HB 998 HB 1000 HB 1002 HB 1004 HB 1006 HB 1008

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HB 1009 HR 837

HR 836

Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 813 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 905 Do Pass

HB 883 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 976 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 985 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Werkheiser of the 157th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Industry and Labor has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 501 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 738 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Werkheiser of the 157th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 863 HB 865 HB 877 HB 951 HB 954 SB 299

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 864 HB 866 HB 921 HB 953 HB 979

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 628 HB 884 HB 906

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman

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Representative Collins of the 71st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 451 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 71st
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 863. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Bainbridge to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 864. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the State Court of Miller County, approved March 2, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 538), and all amendatory Acts thereto, so as to abolish the State Court of Miller County; to provide for cessation of elections for Judge of the State Court of Miller County and the Solicitor of the State Court of Miller County; to provide for the disposition of matters pending in the State Court of Miller County; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 865. By Representatives Camp of the 135th and Knight of the 134th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lamar County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $7,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a specified five-year phase-in period for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3702), so as to increase such homestead exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 866. By Representative Camp of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Pike County Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate certain projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Pike County, the Pike County School District, any municipality or other political subdivision located in Pike County, for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 877. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Chattooga County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 921. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Bell of the 75th and Neal of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Forest Park to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 951. By Representative Gunter of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Towns County, approved February 18, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3806), so as to revise provisions for the compensation of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 953. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Calhoun County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 954. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Emanuel County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Emanuel County on and after January 1, 2025; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 979. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Bartow County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 299. By Senator Mallow of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Port Wentworth to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper

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Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner E Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell
Momtahan Moore Y Mughal Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Sainz E Sampson

Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade E Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 154, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 611-B Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 25, 2024

Jessica Bagwell 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Re: Recording YES votes on January 25, 2024 Local Calendar

Dear Jessica:

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As State Representative for House District 98, I wish to record my YES vote for the bills on the House Local Calendar on January 25, 2024:
HB 863 HB 864 HB 866 HB 921 HB 951 HB 953 HB 954 HB 979 SB 299; and HB 865
Thank you.
Respectfully,
/s/ Marvin Lim State Representative House District 98 (uninc. Norcross-Tucker-Lilburn)
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 338. By Senators Setzler of the 37th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 5274), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 338. By Senators Setzler of the 37th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 5274), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Wade of the 9th et al., Okoye of the 102nd, Roberts of the 52nd, Jackson of the 165th et al., Fleming of the 114th et al., and Camp of the 135th.
Pursuant to HR 798, the House recognized January 25, 2024, as National Guard Day at the state capitol.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th and Ballinger of the 23rd.
Pursuant to HR 806 and O.C.G.A. 21-2-30, the Speaker called for the nomination and election of the Chairman of the State Election Board.
Representative Gunter of the 8th placed in nomination the name of the Honorable John Fervier, which nomination was seconded by Representative Mitchell of the 88th.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the nominations be closed.
The motion prevailed.
On the election of the Honorable John Fervier as Chairman of the State Election Board, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett
Cox E Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner E Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade E Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the election of the Honorable John Fervier as Chairman of the State Election Board, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

Having received a majority vote of the membership of the House of Representatives, the name of the Honorable John Fervier was ordered transmitted to the Senate for confirmation.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 873. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Burns of the 159th, McDonald of the 26th, Powell of the 33rd, Parrish of the 158th and others:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the late Thomas B. Murphy, 69th Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, on the 100th anniversary of his birth; and for other purposes.
HR 874. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Tom Jacobs; and for other purposes.
HR 875. By Representative Cooper of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Samuel Ghioto; and for other purposes.
HR 876. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 139th, Reese of the 140th and Hugley of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert "Bob" Wadkins, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 877. By Representative Cooper of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jacob LaVoy; and for other purposes.
HR 878. By Representative Cooper of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Phoenix Sheridan; and for other purposes.
HR 879. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Dempsey of the 13th, Dubnik of the 29th, Williams of the 37th, Schofield of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium as part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathway, and The Susan Jolley Awareness Program for their exceptional contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 880. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Prince of the 132nd, Bonner of the 73rd, Holcomb of the 81st and others:

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A RESOLUTION commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft; and for other purposes.
HR 881. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Beverly of the 143rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Lupton of the 83rd, Marin of the 96th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Rachel Galloway; and for other purposes.
HR 882. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Au of the 50th, Beverly of the 143rd, Hong of the 103rd, Park of the 107th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Rosaline Kwan; and for other purposes.
HR 883. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Marin of the 96th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Gilliard of the 162nd and Holly of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hamza Yousaf for being the first elected ethnic minority and Muslim First Minister of Scotland; and for other purposes.
HR 884. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Olaleye of the 59th, Mughal of the 105th and Draper of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Apu Inka; and for other purposes.
HR 885. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Martinez of the 111th, Olaleye of the 59th, Mughal of the 105th and Draper of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Veronica Toscano de Leger; and for other purposes.
HR 886. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Martinez of the 111th, Olaleye of the 59th, Mughal of the 105th and Draper of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Government Liaison Office of Guanajuato in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 887. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Lott of the 131st, Mughal of the 105th and Draper of the 90th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bueno Energy Drink; and for other purposes.
HR 888. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Mughal of the 105th, Tran of the 80th, Draper of the 90th and Au of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Vietnamese Women's Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 889. By Representatives Barrett of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th, Cox of the 28th, Jasperse of the 11th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the commitment of the Forsyth County delegation in the House of Representatives to preserving the current total homestead exemption provided to certain senior citizen residents of the Forsyth County school district; and for other purposes.
HR 890. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Dequindrae Hardnett on the occasion of his 16th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 891. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, McDonald of the 26th, Burns of the 159th, Smith of the 18th and Huddleston of the 72nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Division Chief Keith Sudduth; and for other purposes.
HR 892. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Dubnik of the 29th, Cox of the 28th, Barrett of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of North Georgia women's softball team for winning the 2023 NCAA Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 893. By Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Senior Pastor Dr. Darrell E. Hall; and for other purposes.

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HR 894. By Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Au of the 50th, Beverly of the 143rd, Hugley of the 141st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2024, as Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.
HR 895. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Powell of the 33rd, Smith of the 41st, Collins of the 71st and Crowe of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gotcha Covered Blankets program; and for other purposes.
HR 896. By Representatives Wiedower of the 121st, Gaines of the 120th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Graham Blanks; and for other purposes.
HR 897. By Representatives Wiedower of the 121st and Gaines of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Prince Avenue Fastpitch Softball Team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class A Division One State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 898. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th and Wiedower of the 121st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Prince Avenue Christian School football team for winning the GHSA Single A-Division I Varsity Football State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 899. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Miller of the 62nd, Jackson of the 68th, Bruce of the 61st and Thomas of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Traves Hyman; and for other purposes.
HR 900. By Representatives Howard of the 129th, Prince of the 132nd and Sharper of the 177th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grady Allen; and for other purposes.

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By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 368. By Representatives Erwin of the 32nd, Anderson of the 10th, Gunter of the 8th, Fleming of the 125th and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to move the Superior Court of Banks County from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to revise the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; provide for the transfer of proceedings and litigations; to provide for intergovernmental agreements regarding costs of the circuits; to provide for staffing; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 456. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th, Silcox of the 53rd and Collins of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding municipal courts, so as to increase the term for municipal court judges from one year to two years unless otherwise provided for in a municipality's charter; to provide for removal of municipal court judges for breach of contract; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 30. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Efstration of the 104th, Panitch of the 51st, Evans of the 57th, Cooper of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide for the definition of antisemitism; to require state agencies and departments to consider such definition when determining whether an alleged act was motivated by discriminatory antisemitic intent; to provide for limitations and construction; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 30. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Efstration of the 104th, Panitch of the 51st, Evans of the 57th, Cooper of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide for the definition of antisemitism; to require state agencies and departments to consider such definition when determining whether an alleged act was motivated by discriminatory antisemitic intent; to provide for limitations and construction; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to require certain agencies to consider the definition of antisemitism provided for in this Act in the enforcement of laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin; to provide for limitations and construction; to provide for definitions; to provide for nonseverability; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-1-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agency' means any agency, authority, department, board, bureau, commission, council, corporation, entity, or instrumentality of state government and all local political subdivisions of this state. (2) 'Definition of antisemitism' has the same meaning as provided for in the working definition of antisemitism and the contemporary examples of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) on May 26, 2016, and incorporated by reference in Presidential Executive Order Number 13899, 84 F.R. 68779 December 11, 2019. (b) An agency authorized or required to enforce any criminal or noncriminal law or regulation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin shall consider the definition of antisemitism in the course of such enforcement. (c) In determining whether to seek the enhanced penalty or penalties authorized by Code Section 17-10-17, the state shall consider the definition of antisemitism for the purpose of determining whether such penalty enhancement is authorized. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to diminish or infringe upon any right protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or the Georgia Constitution. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to diminish or infringe upon an individual's right to engage in legally protected conduct or expressive activity pertaining to any matter of United States foreign policy or international affairs. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to conflict with local, federal, or state discrimination laws. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to alter the evidentiary requirements pursuant to which an agency makes a determination that conduct, including harassment, amounts to actionable discrimination, or to diminish or infringe upon the rights protected under any other provision of law. (f) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority granted by law to an agency.

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(g) This Code section shall not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, or any cause of action, enforceable at law or in equity, by any party against the state or any agency."

SECTION 2. In the event any section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Act is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining portions of this Act shall automatically be repealed upon the entry of such declaration or adjudication and shall not remain of full force and effect after such declaration or adjudication. The General Assembly declares that it would not have enacted the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such portion of this Act would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Carson of the 46th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 30.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel
Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner E Houston
Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley E Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Mughal Neal Y New Y Newton Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger

Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson
Stoner Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran VACANT 125 Y Vance

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Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson E Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney
Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett E Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden
Lupton Mainor Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts N Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Wade E Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 129, nays 5.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Williams of the 148th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 876 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 148th
Chairman

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Bennett of the 94th et al., Jackson of the 68th, Efstration of the 104th, Burchett of the 176th, LaHood of the 175th, and Jackson of the 128th et al.

The following communications were received:

Office of Legislative Counsel General Assembly of Georgia

January 24, 2024

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TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBER

Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House have directed me to notify you that a caucus is hereby called for the purpose of electing the member of the State Transportation Board from the 7th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol Building, Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 7th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus. Members of the House of Representatives from those representative districts embraced or partly embraced within the 7th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Betsy Howerton Legislative Counsel

BH:jb

Office of Legislative Counsel General Assembly of Georgia

January 24, 2024

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBER

Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House have directed me to notify you that a caucus is hereby called for the purpose of electing the member of the State Transportation Board from the 12th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol Building, Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.

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Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 12th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus. Members of the House of Representatives from those representative districts embraced or partly embraced within the 12th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.
Sincerely,
/s/ Betsy Howerton Legislative Counsel
BH:jb
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, January 26, 2024

Tenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton E Bazemore Bell Bennett Blackmon Bonner Bruce Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Cooper Cox Crawford Crowe

Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner E Dubnik E Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson Hitchens Holcomb

Holland Holly Hong Horner E Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Lupton E Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain

McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz E Sampson Schofield Scoggins

Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade E Washburn Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Adeyina of the 110th, Au of the 50th, Beverly of the 143rd, Buckner of the 137th, Cannon of the 58th, Carter of the 93rd, Clark of the 108th, Collins of the 71st, Corbett of the 174th, Draper of the 90th, Evans of the 89th, Frye of the 122nd, Hutchinson of the 106th, Lim of the 98th, Mainor of the 56th, Moore of the 91st, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, and Williams of the 37th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Dwayne Hewett, Ridge Road Baptist Church, Hiram, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1033. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Smith of the 18th, Anderson of the 10th, Williamson of the 112th, Huddleston of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so as to provide for protections for utility workers; to provide for a definition; to provide for enhanced penalties for simple assault, aggravated assault, simple battery, and aggravated battery committed upon utility workers in certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and

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applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1034. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Corbett of the 174th, Hagan of the 156th, Dickey of the 145th and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the fourth Friday in November of each year as "National Sugarcane Syrup Day" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 1035. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Stoner of the 40th and Dempsey of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous drugs, so as to expand the exemption of naloxone from the definition of a dangerous drug to include any opioid antagonist when used for drug overdose prevention; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize the board of pharmacy to regulate the sale and supply of opioid antagonists through vending machines; to provide that practitioners may dispense and supply opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities; to repeal the requirement that an opioid antagonist must have a prescription in order for a individual who administers it to have civil, criminal, and professional immunity; to provide immunity for harm reduction organizations that supply opioid antagonists to certain individuals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1036. By Representatives Daniel of the 117th, Dubnik of the 29th, Ballard of the 147th, Jones of the 25th, New of the 64th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-142 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescribed courses with respect to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require a course of instruction in pregnancy, health, and human development for students in grades nine through 12; to require that such course

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of instruction be included in the course of instruction regarding health and physical education; to require the State Board of Education to consult with the Department of Public Health; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1037. By Representatives Daniel of the 117th, Hatchett of the 155th, Mainor of the 56th, Vance of the 133rd, New of the 64th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to create the Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health; to provide for its composition, membership, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for a definition; to provide for funding; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1038. By Representatives Daniel of the 117th, Leverett of the 123rd, Hilton of the 48th, Vance of the 133rd, Mathiak of the 74th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery, so as to provide for the offense of reproductive battery; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide that consent to an anonymous donor is not a defense; to provide for the tolling of statute of limitations; to provide for civil actions; to provide for revocation of license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1039. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Ballard of the 147th, Daniel of the 117th, Momtahan of the 17th, Sainz of the 180th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that candidates, campaign committees, independent committees, or political action committees shall require disclosures on content or postings made by social media personalities that are paid for by such candidate or committee; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1040. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Williams of the 148th, Barrett of the 24th, McCollum of the 30th, Chastain of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, so as to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions related to mortgage trigger leads; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 1041. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Petrea of the 166th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Jackson of the 165th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-7-55 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority, membership, and powers, so as to increase the maximum amount of bonded indebtedness of the authority; to authorize the authority to condemn public property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HB 1042. By Representatives Kendrick of the 95th, McClain of the 109th, Martinez of the 111th, Efstration of the 104th, Clark of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4297) and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5149), so as to modify how the clerk of court is appointed; to revise provisions relating to the bonding and insuring of said clerk; to change the compensation of the judge pro hac vice; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1043. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Rhodes of the 124th and Jackson of the 128th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 7, 10, 36, 46, and 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, local government, public utilities and public transportation, and taxation and revenue, respectively, so as to provide protections relating to the generation and use of virtual currency; to exclude virtual currency mining activities from money transmission licensure requirements; to provide liability protections for persons engaged in such activities; to exclude such activities from the definition of a security; to prohibit local governments from imposing certain restrictions on such activities; to prohibit discriminatory electricity rates; to exclude from taxation net capital gains or losses derived from certain transactions involving virtual currency; to exclude from taxation the sale or lease of certain equipment to be used by virtual currency mining businesses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 1044. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Lumsden of the 12th, Hawkins of the 27th, Yearta of the 152nd, Leverett of the 123rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracts for public works, so as to increase the dollar value of certain public works contracts exempt from provisions relating to retention of contractual payments; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools, so as to increase the dollar value trigger of certain considerations related to in-state purchasing preferences for certain contracts and purchases; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to increase the dollar value related to when certain school construction contracts must be subject to competitive bidding; to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public works bidding; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure for state purchasing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1045. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Jones of the 25th, Jasperse of the 11th, Barrett of the 24th, Ridley of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to require each school in this state that receives state funding for education to give notice and receive written consent prior to providing students in kindergarten through grade 12

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with sexual orientation or gender identity instruction; to prohibit nurses, counselors, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel employed by schools in this state that receive state funding for education from knowingly encouraging or coercing a student under the age of 18 years to withhold from his or her parent or legal guardian that his or her perception of his or her gender is inconsistent with his or her sex or from knowingly withholding from the parent or legal guardian of a student under the age of 18 years information related to his or her perception that his or her gender is inconsistent with his or her sex; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1046. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Jones of the 47th, Powell of the 33rd, Barrett of the 24th, Mathiak of the 74th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-72, Code Section 31-6-2, and Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the sale, distribution, or possession of dangerous drugs, definitions relative to state health planning and development, and home health agencies, respectively, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to repeal the prohibition on delegating to advanced practice registered nurses the authority to sign death certificates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1047. By Representative Byrd of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual tax rates, credit for withholding and other payments, and applicability to estates and trusts, so as to revise provisions for the reduction of the state income tax over time; to remove certain conditions for such rate reduction; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1048. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Cameron of the 1st, Hilton of the 48th and Vance of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate cornbread as the official state bread; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HR 871. By Representative Okoye of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in 2026 and thereafter shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in the 2024 general election shall serve two-year terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 872. By Representative Byrd of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION voting impeachment charges against Fani T. Willis, district attorney for the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HR 901. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Darrell Lee Clark; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 902. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Joseph Samuel Watkins; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1010 HB 1012 HB 1014 HB 1016 HB 1018 HB 1020 HB 1022 HB 1024 HB 1026 HB 1028 HB 1030 HB 1032 HR 869 SB 338

HB 1011 HB 1013 HB 1015 HB 1017 HB 1019 HB 1021 HB 1023 HB 1025 HB 1027 HB 1029 HB 1031 HR 854 HR 870

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 10th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HB 804

Motor vehicles; issuance of a distinctive license plate for owners of ambulances; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Seabaugh-34th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 434 HB 502

Georgia Composite Medical Board; licensing for radiologist assistants; provide (Hth-Hawkins-27th) Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act; revise a definition; revise a provision (Hth-Silcox-53rd)

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Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 139th
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to HR 806, previously adopted by the House and Senate, and O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-30, the Senate has confirmed by the requisite majority the election of the Honorable John Fervier as Chair of the State Board of Election

The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representative Wilkerson of the 38th et al.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 434. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 127th, Dempsey of the 13th, DeLoach of the 167th, Bennett of the 94th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to provide for the licensing of radiologist assistants; to provide for definitions; to provide for powers and responsibilities of the board; to provide that radiologists may use the services of licensed radiologist assistants; to prohibit certain practices by radiologist assistants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford

E Henderson Hilton
Y Hitchens Y Holcomb

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner E Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton
Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade E Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Square, Suite 601 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

1/26/24

Please accept my yes vote for HB 434.

Mesha Mainor Representative, District 56

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HB 502. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Dempsey of the 13th and Newton of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act," so as to revise a definition; to revise a provision relating to requirements for applicants for assistant laser practitioner licenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford E Crowe Y Cummings
Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Hilton
Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner E Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade E Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 804. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Crowe of the 118th, Corbett of the 174th, McDonald of the 26th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle license fees and classes, so as to provide for issuance of a distinctive license plate for owners of ambulances; to provide for design, display, and transfer of such license plates; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 40-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for operation of vehicles, fee for permanent licensing of certain trailers, and fee for new passenger car with paid title ad valorem taxes, so as to provide for the issuance of separate license plates for hearses and ambulances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 40-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for operation of vehicles, fee for permanent licensing of certain trailers, and fee for new passenger car with paid title ad valorem taxes, is amended in subsection (a) by revising paragraph (12) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(12) For each motor driven hearse or ambulance............................................ 20.00
(12.1) For each motor driven ambulance.......................................................... 20.00"
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Hilton
Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner E Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman
Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. E Smith, V E Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade E Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 903. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Chastain of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Martha Wheeler; and for other purposes.
HR 904. By Representative Daniel of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending several nurses at Piedmont Henry Hospital; and for other purposes.
HR 905. By Representative Daniel of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Tope Fapohunda; and for other purposes.
HR 906. By Representative Daniel of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Tamika Sea and Shannon Mayfield; and for other purposes.
HR 907. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, DeLoach of the 167th, Hitchens of the 161st, Prince of the 132nd and Hugley of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION commending the Third Infantry Division of the United States Army at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield and recognizing January 31, 2024, as Third Infantry Division Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 908. By Representatives Daniel of the 117th and Mainor of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2024, as Maternal Health Awareness Day; and for other purposes.
HR 909. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Carson of the 46th and Seabaugh of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Leftwich; and for other purposes.

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HR 910. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trevor Hall; and for other purposes.
HR 911. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th and Hagan of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2024, as Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 912. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Erwin of the 32nd, Wade of the 9th, Martin of the 49th, Glaize of the 67th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month and February 22, 2024, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 913. By Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Campbell of the 171st, Huddleston of the 72nd, Meeks of the 178th, Jenkins of the 136th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes
HR 914. By Representatives Greene of the 154th, Cheokas of the 151st and Yearta of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing January 30, 2024, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 915. By Representative Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William A. (Bill) Russell III; and for other purposes.
HR 916. By Representatives Greene of the 154th and Cheokas of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Fountain B. Wims; and for other purposes.
HR 917. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Martinez of the 111th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Clark of the 108th, Mughal of the 105th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2024, as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Hugley of the 141st et al, Carson of the 46th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Cooper of the 45th et al., Bell of the 75th, Reeves of the 99th, Burnough of the 77th, and Clark of the 108th.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 29, 2024, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 29, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, January 29, 2024

Eleventh Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Bonner Bruce Burchett Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Collins Corbett

Cox Crawford Crowe Daniel Davis DeLoach E Dempsey Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson

Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner E Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin Martinez

Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman

Sainz E Sampson
Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L E Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Buckner of the 137th, Burnough of the 77th, Cooper of the 45th, Cummings of the 39th, Evans of the 57th, Hutchinson of the 106th,

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Jackson of the 128th, Neal of the 79th, Washburn of the 144th, Wilkerson of the 38th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Bud Womack, Life Point Church, Americus, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1049. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Lumsden of the 12th, Taylor of the 173rd and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 52 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to assumption reinsurance agreements, so as to enact the "Insurance Business Transfer Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for court authority; to provide for notice requirements; to provide for an application procedure; to provide for

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court review of a petition; to provide for ongoing jurisdiction by the court; to provide for court approval; to provide for appeal; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for ongoing oversight by the Commissioner; to provide for certain fees and costs to be borne by the applicant; to provide for compensation, costs, and expenses of the independent expert and any consultants to be borne jointly by the transferring insurer and assuming insurer; to provide for dismissal of petition; to provide for construction; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1050. By Representatives Mathiak of the 74th, Hawkins of the 27th, Greene of the 154th, Powell of the 33rd, Hutchinson of the 106th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions relative to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to provide for and change definitions; to change certain education requirements for licensure as a professional counselor or associate professional counselor; to provide for privileged communications with clients; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1051. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 63rd, Jackson of the 68th, Evans of the 57th and Scott of the 76th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure on mortgages, so as to provide for a senior and disabled persons foreclosure protection fund and project; to provide for a data base; to provide for the purpose of the project; to provide for fees; to provide for distribution of funds; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for an extension of a filing date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1052. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Dickey of the 145th, Huddleston of the 72nd, McCollum of the 30th, Meeks of the 178th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use property, residential transitional property, application procedures, penalties for breach of covenant, classification on tax digest, and annual report, so as to remove a limitation on leased property as to certain entities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1053. By Representatives Barrett of the 24th, Williams of the 148th, Persinger of the 119th, Clark of the 100th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to prohibit governmental agencies from using central bank digital currency as payment and from participating in testing the use of such currency; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 1054. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Hitchens of the 161st, Vance of the 133rd, Holcomb of the 81st and Reeves of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-13-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to signature on citations required, effect of failure to sign, exemption for out-of-state drivers, and electronic capture of signature, so as to provide for the issuance of refusal to sign citation; to provide for penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1055. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Taylor of the 173rd, Stoner of the 40th and Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-7-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to demand for possession, procedure upon a tenant's refusal, and concurrent issuance of federal lease termination notice, so as to enact the "Georgia Eviction Records Restriction Act"; to provide that certain records of dispossessory actions during the COVID-19 public health emergency may be sealed from the public; to provide for

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procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 918. By Representatives Mathis of the 149th, Jasperse of the 11th, Pirkle of the 169th, Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th and others:

A RESOLUTION designating the Golden Isle Greenway as an official corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 1033 HB 1035 HB 1037 HB 1039 HB 1041 HB 1043 HB 1045 HB 1047 HR 871 HR 901

HB 1034 HB 1036 HB 1038 HB 1040 HB 1042 HB 1044 HB 1046 HB 1048 HR 872 HR 902

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 950 HB 958 HB 972 HB 1007 SB 338

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 952 HB 961 HB 989 HB 1008

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 11th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

Modified Structured Rule

HB 881

Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission; standards of conduct and rules; provisions (Substitute)(JudyNC-Gullett-19th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman

On the motion that the Local Calendar be voted on as a whole with a recorded vote, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner E Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore N Mughal
Neal

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox
Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V
Stephens

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N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J
Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Hutchinson Jackson, D
N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R
Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower
Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion that the Local Calendar be voted on as a whole with a recorded vote, the ayes were 97, nays 65.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Park of the 107th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be removed from the Local Calendar and voted on separately:

SB 338. By Senators Setzler of the 37th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 5274), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander

N Cooper N Corbett N Cox

Y Henderson N Hilton N Hitchens

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain

Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott

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N Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au N Ballard N Ballinger Y Barnes N Barrett N Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly N Blackmon N Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell, J
Campbell, L N Cannon, C Y Cannon, P N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Chastain N Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, J N Collins

Y Crawford N Crowe Y Cummings N Daniel Y Davis N DeLoach E Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner N Dubnik N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming, T N Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Hong N Horner E Houston Y Howard N Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J E Jones, S N Jones, T N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Knight N LaHood N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lott N Lumsden Y Lupton N Mainor Y Marin N Martin N Martinez

N McCollum N McDonald N Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal
Neal N New N Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Persinger N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince Y Reese N Reeves N Rhodes N Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman N Sainz E Sampson

N Seabaugh Y Sharper N Silcox N Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R N Smith, T.P. N Smith, V
Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M N Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 N Vance N Wade N Washburn N Werkheiser Y Westbrook N Wiedower
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. N Williams, N N Williamson Y Willis N Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 71, nays 95.

The motion was lost.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 950. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Thomas of the 65th and New of the 64th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Douglas County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 952. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th and Erwin of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment, collection, and distribution of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Habersham County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of such technology fee funds; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 958. By Representatives Lott of the 131st, Leverett of the 123rd and Newton of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Columbia County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 961. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Menlo, approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4132), so as to provide that future mayors and councilmembers shall be elected to four-year terms of office; to provide for municipal general elections in odd-numbered years; to provide for interim terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 972. By Representatives Horner of the 3rd, Cameron of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fort Oglethorpe to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 989. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stoner of the 40th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Campbell of the 35th, Cummings of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 5274), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1007. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of elections and registration for Lincoln County, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 4161), so as to revise provisions relating to meetings of said board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1008. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Lincoln County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Lincoln County, approved December 17, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 2604), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4478), so as to remove provisions relating to the

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compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 338. By Senators Setzler of the 37th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 5274), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner E Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V
Stephens N Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R
Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance

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Y Camp Y Campbell, J
Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower
Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 96, nays 71.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 355. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Burns of the 23rd, Williams of the 25th, Anavitarte of the 31st and Dolezal of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding elections and primaries, so as to prohibit the use of ranked-choice voting; to provide for certain exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 358. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Dolezal of the 27th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Election Board, so as to remove the Secretary of State from the board; to authorize the board to investigate the Secretary of State; to require the Secretary of State to cooperate with certain investigations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 158. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Dugan of the 30th, Brass of the 28th, Moore of the 53rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION designating the Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor as an official logistics growth corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 355. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Burns of the 23rd, Williams of the 25th, Anavitarte of the 31st and Dolezal of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding elections and primaries, so as to prohibit the use of ranked-choice voting; to provide for certain exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 358. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Dolezal of the 27th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Election Board, so as to remove the Secretary of State from the board; to authorize the board to investigate the Secretary of State; to require the Secretary of State to cooperate with certain investigations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SR 158. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Dugan of the 30th, Brass of the 28th, Moore of the 53rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION designating the Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor as an official logistics growth corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Bazemore of the 69th, Jackson of the 165th et al., Anulewicz of the 42nd, Reese of the 140th, Vance of the 133rd et al., Silcox of the 53rd, Jackson of the 68th, Moore of the 91st, and Sainz of the 180th.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Motor Vehicles:
HB 907. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Smith of the 18th, Mathis of the 149th, Jasperse of the 11th, Collins of the 71st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of way for operators of motor vehicles, so as to revise responsibilities of motor vehicle operators when encountering a funeral procession on a two-lane highway; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 881. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gaines of the 120th, Burchett of the 176th, Efstration of the 104th, Hatchett of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-18-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, authority, membership, ex parte communications, governance, disciplinary actions, confidentiality, and privileged nature; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 15-18-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, authority, membership, ex parte communications, governance, disciplinary actions, confidentiality, and privileged nature; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 15-18-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, authority, membership, ex parte communications, governance, disciplinary actions, confidentiality, and privileged nature, is amended by revising subsections (g), (h) and (m) as follows:
"(g) The commission, with the assistance of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia, shall promulgate standards of conduct and rules for the commission's governance which will comport with due process and enforce the provisions of subsections (h) and (i) of this Code section; provided, however, that such standards and rules shall be effective only upon review and adoption by the Supreme Court. Such standards and rules shall allow for a full investigation of a district attorney or solicitorgeneral only upon majority vote of the investigative panel. When a commission member receives information relating to the conduct of a district attorney or solicitor-general, such member shall provide such information to the commission's director for appropriate action. (h) The following shall be grounds for discipline of a district attorney or solicitor-general or for his or her removal or involuntary retirement from office:
(1) Mental or physical incapacity interfering with that adversely affects the performance of his or her duties which is, or is likely to become, permanent. A medical leave of absence of less than ten months or medical leaves of absence in the aggregate of less than ten months in a 12 month period shall not constitute a mental or physical incapacity under this paragraph; (2) Willful misconduct in office; (3) With respect to district attorneys, willful and persistent failure to carry out duties pursuant to Code Section 15-18-6; (4) With respect to solicitors-general, willful and persistent failure to carry out duties pursuant to Code Section 15-18-66; (5) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; (6) Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the office into disrepute; or (7) Knowingly authorizing or permitting an assistant district attorney or assistant solicitor-general to commit any act constituting grounds for removal under paragraphs (1) through (6) of this subsection." "(m) A respondent may appeal the decision of the hearing panel by submitting a petition to the superior court of the county where such respondent served as a district attorney or solicitor-general with a right of appeal to such superior court, such appeal to be determined by the court using an arbitrary, capricious, or abuse of discretion standard of review without the intervention of a jury. The decision of such superior court shall be directly appealable to the Georgia Supreme Court. A respondent who is subjected to public reprimand, censure, limitation on the performance of prosecutorial duties, suspension, retirement, or removal shall be entitled to a copy of the proposed record to

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be filed with the Supreme Court and, if the respondent has objections to it, to have the record settled by the hearing panel's presiding officer. The hearing panel's order in a disciplinary or incapacity matter may be appealed to the Superior Court of Fulton County superior court of the county or counties, where such respondent served as district attorney or solicitor-general pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 5 Code Section 5-6-35."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J
Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize Y Greene

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner E Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens N Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R
Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
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Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Lupton Y Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 95, nays 75.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 920. By Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Alexander of the 66th, Taylor of the 92nd, Willis of the 55th, Au of the 50th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cameron Jackson; and for other purposes.

HR 921. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th, Holly of the 116th, Davis of the 87th, Kendrick of the 95th and Draper of the 90th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Collette Lewis Gunby; and for other purposes.

HR 922. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th and Williams of the 168th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the legacy of Zack and Camilla Hubert; and for other purposes.

HR 923. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Beverly of the 143rd, Holly of the 116th, Mitchell of the 88th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sameera Fazili for her public policy work on economic, industrial, and supply chain issues; and for other purposes.

HR 924. By Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Cannon of the 58th, Park of the 107th, Drenner of the 85th, Bell of the 75th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the 2024 Bayard-Rustin/Audre Lorde Breakfast; and for other purposes.

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HR 925. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Holly of the 116th, McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd and Romman of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Syed Rashid Naim for his academic impact on the students of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 926. By Representative Bazemore of the 69th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Juanita Bynum; and for other purposes.
HR 927. By Representative Bazemore of the 69th:
A RESOLUTION commending Palmer Williams Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 928. By Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Stinson of the 150th, Gladney of the 130th, Reese of the 140th and Carter of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2024, as American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County; and for other purposes.
HR 929. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Sainz of the 180th, DeLoach of the 167th and Burchett of the 176th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brunswick Kiwanis upon its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 930. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd, Mathiak of the 74th, Cooper of the 45th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; and for other purposes.
HR 931. By Representatives Panitch of the 51st, Carson of the 46th, Roberts of the 52nd, Cox of the 28th, Williams of the 168th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and recognizing its 24th year; and for other purposes.
HR 932. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Ballard of the 147th, Dickey of the 145th, Williams of the 148th and Stinson of the 150th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating the Perry High School Panthers football team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 933. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tony Guerrero; and for other purposes.
HR 934. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Mughal of the 105th and Tran of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Le Dam Doan; and for other purposes.
HR 935. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Mathiak of the 74th, Gunter of the 8th, Hawkins of the 27th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing May 5 to 11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; and for other purposes.
HR 936. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Greene of the 154th, Gunter of the 8th, Hawkins of the 27th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Representative Anderson of the 10th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
HB 813. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th and Wilkerson of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide additional preconditions and procedures for the incorporation of new municipalities; to prohibit creation of unincorporated islands in cityhood bills; to prohibit the creation of limited-service municipalities; to provide new requirements for on service levels provided by all municipalities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.

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Representative Jones of the 25th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Governmental Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation:
HB 986. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Jones of the 25th, Jasperse of the 11th, Camp of the 135th, Gunter of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to establish the criminal offense of election interference with a deep fake and solicitation of such; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for punishment; to provide for the State Election Board to publish results of investigations into such offenses; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Hitchens of the 161st et al., Momtahan of the 17th, Burchett of the 176th, Park of the 107th, Reeves of the 99th, Petrea of the 166th, Willis of the 55th et al., and Kendrick of the 95th.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Twelfth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Collins

Cooper Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe E Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach E Dempsey Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan

Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Mainor Marin Martin Martinez

Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Mughal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz Sampson

Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, M E Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Holly of the 116th, Jackson of the 165th, Lim of the 98th, Lupton of the 83rd, Moore of the 91st, Neal of the 79th, Sharper of the 177th, and Washburn of the 144th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Joel Shinpoch, 5 Points Church, Watkinsville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1056. By Representatives New of the 64th, Crowe of the 118th, Hitchens of the 161st, Vance of the 133rd, Collins of the 71st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties regarding regulation of controlled substances, so as to provide for enhanced penalties for certain persons who manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, sell, or possess with the intent to distribute any controlled substance, counterfeit substance, or marijuana when such violation involves the manufacturing, delivering, distributing, dispensing, administering, selling, or possessing with intent to distribute to a person 14

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years of age or younger; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1057. By Representatives Park of the 107th, Mughal of the 105th, Clark of the 108th, Au of the 50th, Gladney of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions, so as to revise the tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1058. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 33rd, Lumsden of the 12th, Collins of the 71st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1059. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for residential eviction diversion programs for disabled and low-income persons; to provide a short title; to provide for dispossessory procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for certain notices to tenants for dispossessory proceedings; to provide for mediation; to provide for rules and regulations; to require landlord participation; to provide for defenses; to provide for dispossessory proceedings; to provide for related matters; to

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provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1060. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd and Davis of the 87th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to comprehensively revise elections and voting by repealing Act No. 9 (Senate Bill No. 202) approved on March 25, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 14); to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise certain definitions; to remove authority of the Attorney General to establish and maintain a telephone hotline; to amend Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to home rule powers, so as to repeal the delay of reapportionment of municipal corporation election districts when census numbers are delayed; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to repeal certain limitations on the submission and suspension of emergency rules by the State Election Board; to repeal certain provisions making scanned ballot images public records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1061. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Summerville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1062. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Chattooga County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1063. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Chattooga County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1064. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th and Davis of the 87th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for trauma informed school counselors in Georgia's public schools; to provide for the repeal of provisions for state funding for school counselors; to provide for state funding for one trauma informed school counselor for every 150 full-time equivalent students; to provide for assessing the fidelity of training and implementation for individuals who receive such endorsement; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1065. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to create the Temporary Youth Behavioral Health Services Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the department; to provide for program requirements; to provide for behavioral health care provider reimbursement requirements; to provide for funding

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contingency; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1066. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Scott of the 76th and Davis of the 87th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require health benefit policies to provide coverage for medically necessary expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a necessary medical treatment may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1067. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Trion to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1068. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st, Gaines of the 120th, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4353), as amended, so as to revise existing exemptions and add a new exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1069. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Pirkle of the 169th, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 124th, Williams of the 148th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessment of standing timber, penalty for failure to timely report, effect of reduction of property tax digest, and supplemental assessment, so as to authorize the disclosure of records to the State Forestry Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1070. By Representative Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to require a law enforcement officer making a traffic stop to provide the operator with the purpose of the stop upon request after such operator displays his or her driver's license; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1071. By Representative Cheokas of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Terrell County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Terrell County on and after January 1, 2025; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1072. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Newton of the 127th, Parrish of the 158th, Jackson of the 128th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the drug repository program, so as to revise definitions; to provide for pharmacist to pharmacy

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technician ratios in the program; to require reverse drug distributors to make and document diligent efforts to donate drugs rather than destroy them; to provide for substitution of drugs in some instances; to provide for the intent of the General Assembly with respect to settlement funds received by the state relating to prescription drugs; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales to or by certain eligible recipients; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1073. By Representatives Washburn of the 144th, Cooper of the 45th, Oliver of the 82nd, Werkheiser of the 157th, Evans of the 89th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-66-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hearings on proposed zoning decisions, notice of hearing, nongovernmental initiated actions, reconsideration of defeated actions, and procedure on zoning, so as to repeal additional hearing and notice provisions regarding halfway houses, drug rehabilitation centers, or other facilities for treatment of drug dependency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1074. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Barrett of the 24th, Cox of the 28th, McDonald of the 26th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4038), so as to revise provisions exempting certain employees of the sheriff from the civil service system and from any rights, protections, privileges, or right of appeal under the civil service system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1075. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Gullett of the 19th, Persinger of the 119th and New of the 64th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, so as to provide that state agencies shall accept certain notarial acts performed in another state; to provide for definitions; to provide that a notarial act may be exercised in any county in this state; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1076. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Pirkle of the 169th, Bonner of the 73rd, Carpenter of the 4th, Frye of the 122nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for manufactured or mobile homes, so as to provide for additional circumstances under which a manufactured or mobile home shall become real property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 1077. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Newton of the 127th, Hawkins of the 27th, Silcox of the 53rd and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to create a grant program to provide funding to eligible institutions for additional behavioral health workforce training positions; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility criteria; to provide for funding sources; to provide for applications; to provide for funding limitations; to create a behavioral health provider loan repayment program; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts with program participants; to provide for payment criteria; to provide for maximum amounts; to provide for prioritization of applications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HR 919. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Charlie Curry, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 937. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Powell of the 33rd, Erwin of the 32nd, Gaines of the 120th and Dunahoo of the 31st:

A RESOLUTION dedicating the Georgia Grown Trail: 98; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1049 HB 1051 HB 1053 HB 1055 SB 355 SR 158

HB 1050 HB 1052 HB 1054 HR 918 SB 358

Representative Hawkins of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 576 HB 809 HB 874

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman

Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 907 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 959 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 12th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 878 HB 884 HB 905 HB 906 HB 976 HB 985

Uniform rules of the road; proper procedure for passing a postal service vehicle; provide (MotV-Lumsden-12th) Douglas Judicial Circuit; provide for a fourth judge (Substitute) (Judy-Alexander-66th) Zoning procedures; provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; repeal (GAff-Reeves-99th) Tifton Judicial Circuit; provide for a third judge (Substitute) (Judy-Yearta-152nd) Elections; ballots used in optical scan voting systems shall use paper with a visible watermark security feature; provide (GAff-LaHood-175th) Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; abolish (HEd-Martin-49th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 337. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal aides-de-camp, appointments, commissions, length of service, and duties, so as to authorize the Governor to appoint honorary Georgia Colonels for life; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 342. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Albers of the 56th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse records, so as to authorize the disclosure or use of information from child abuse and neglect registries by the Department of Human Services to locate, recover, or provide services to a child determined to be missing or a victim of sexual exploitation; to provide for access to records concerning reports of child abuse and missing or exploited children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 353. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th and Dixon of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries; to amend weight and dimension requirements for modular unit transporters; to amend Code Section 45-16-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of power by coroner or county medical examiner and qualifications of those authorized to perform examinations, so as to allow for delegation of duties when death results from an accident upon a highway in certain instances; to amend Code Section 50-18-72

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of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required by a state agency, so as to exempt certain records from public disclosure requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 354. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Strickland of the 17th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jackson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cosmetologists and barbers, so as to exempt from licensure persons performing certain limited responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters: to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 130. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Collins of the 71st, Hitchens of the 161st, Werkheiser of the 157th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for student loan repayment for peace officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for continued eligibility requirements; to provide for student loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for maximum student loan repayment amounts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 455. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Cooper of the 45th, Newton of the 127th, Silcox of the 53rd and Reese of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to provide that professional programs that are established to address career fatigue and wellness in healthcare professionals are not obligated to report to licensing boards except in certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for immunity; to provide that certain

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documents and information of professional programs are not discoverable; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 337. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal aides-de-camp, appointments, commissions, length of service, and duties, so as to authorize the Governor to appoint honorary Georgia Colonels for life; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
SB 342. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Albers of the 56th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse records, so as to authorize the disclosure or use of information from child abuse and neglect registries by the Department of Human Services to locate, recover, or provide services to a child determined to be missing or a victim of sexual exploitation; to provide for access to records concerning reports of child abuse and missing or exploited children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
SB 353. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th and Dixon of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries; to amend weight and dimension requirements for modular unit transporters; to amend Code Section 45-16-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of power by coroner or county medical examiner and qualifications of those authorized to perform examinations, so as to allow for delegation of duties when death results from an accident upon a highway in certain instances; to amend Code Section 5018-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required by a state agency, so as to exempt certain records from

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public disclosure requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SB 354. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Strickland of the 17th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jackson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cosmetologists and barbers, so as to exempt from licensure persons performing certain limited responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters: to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Smith of the 138th et al.
Pursuant to HR 892, the House congratulated the University of North Georgia women's softball team for winning the 2023 NCAA Championship.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 884. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, New of the 64th and Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fourth judge of the superior courts of the Douglas Judicial Circuit; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Douglas Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fourth judge of the superior courts of the Douglas Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Douglas Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, is amended by revising paragraph (15.1) as follows:
"(15.1) Douglas Circuit .................................................................................. 3 4"
SECTION 2. One additional judge of the superior courts is added to the Douglas Judicial Circuit, thereby increasing to four the number of judges of said circuit.
SECTION 3. Said additional judge shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning July 1, 2024, and continuing through December 31, 2026, and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. His or her successor shall be elected in the manner provided by law for the election of judges of the superior courts of this state at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2026 for a term of four years beginning on January 1, 2027, and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Future successors shall be elected at the nonpartisan judicial election every four years thereafter for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The newly elected and qualified judge shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election.
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present judges of the superior courts of this state. Any judge of the Douglas Judicial Circuit may preside over any cause, whether in their own or in other circuits, and perform any official act as judge thereof, including sitting on appellate courts as provided by law.
SECTION 5. The qualifications of such additional judge and his or her successors shall be the same as are now provided by law for all other superior court judges, and his or her compensation, salary, and expense allowance from the State of Georgia and from the counties comprising the Douglas Judicial Circuit shall be the same as are now provided by law for the other superior court judges of such circuit. The provisions, if any, enacted for the supplementation by the counties of such circuit of the salary of the judges of the superior courts of the Douglas Judicial Circuit shall also be applicable to the additional judge provided for by this Act.
SECTION 6. All writs and processes in the superior courts of the Douglas Judicial Circuit shall be returnable to the terms of such superior courts as they are now fixed and provided by law, or as they may hereafter be fixed or determined by law, and all terms of such courts shall be held in the same manner as though there were but one judge, it being the intent and purpose of this Act to provide four judges equal in jurisdiction and authority to attend and perform the functions, powers, and duties of the judges of such superior courts and to direct and conduct all hearings and trials in such courts.
SECTION 7. Upon and after qualification of the additional judge of the superior courts of the Douglas Judicial Circuit, the four judges of such circuit may adopt, promulgate, amend, and enforce such rules of practice and procedure in consonance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia as they deem suitable and proper for the effective transaction of the business of the court; and, in transacting the business of the court and in performing their duties and responsibilities, they shall share, divide, and allocate the work and duties to be performed by each. In the event of a disagreement among the judges in respect hereof, the decision of a majority shall control, or, in the absence of a majority, the decision of the chief judge shall be controlling. The four judges of the superior courts of the Douglas Judicial Circuit shall have and are clothed with full power, authority, and discretion to determine from time to time and term to term the manner of calling the dockets, fixing the calendars, and order of business in such courts. They may assign to one such judge the hearing of trials by jury for a term and the hearing of all other matters not requiring a trial by jury to the other judges, and they may rotate such order of business at the next term. They may conduct trials by jury at the same time in the same county or otherwise within such circuit, or they may hear chambers business and motion business at the same time at any place within such circuit. They may provide in all respects for holding the superior courts of such circuit so as to facilitate the hearing and determination of all the business of such courts at any time pending and ready for trial or hearing. In all such matters relating

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to the fixing, arranging for, and disposing of the business of such courts and making appointments as authorized by law where the judges thereof cannot agree or shall differ, the opinion or order of the chief judge as provided for in this Act shall control.
SECTION 8. The drawing and impaneling of all jurors, whether grand, petit, or special, may be conducted by any of the judges of the superior courts of such circuit; and they, or any one such judge, shall have full power and authority to draw and impanel jurors for service in such courts so as to have jurors for the trial of cases before any such judges separately or before each of them at the same time.
SECTION 9. The four judges of the superior courts of the Douglas Judicial Circuit shall be authorized and empowered to appoint an additional court reporter for such circuit, whose compensation shall be as now or hereafter provided by law.
SECTION 10. All writs, processes, orders, subpoenas, and any other official paper issuing out of the superior courts of the Douglas Judicial Circuit may bear teste in the name of any judge of the Douglas Judicial Circuit and, when issued by and in the name of any judge of such circuit, shall be fully valid and may be heard and determined before the same or any other judge of such circuit. Any judge of such circuit may preside over any case therein and perform any official act as judge thereof.
SECTION 11. Upon request of any judge of the circuit, the governing authorities of the counties comprising the Douglas Judicial Circuit shall be authorized to furnish the judges of such circuit with suitable courtrooms and facilities, office space, telephones, furniture, office equipment, supplies, and such personnel as may be considered necessary by the court to the proper functioning of the court. All of the expenditures authorized in this Act are declared to be an expense of the court and payable out of the county treasury as such.
SECTION 12. Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to limit or restrict the inherent powers, duties, and responsibilities of superior court judges provided by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon
Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N E Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 906. By Representatives Yearta of the 152nd, Houston of the 170th and Pirkle of the 169th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit; to provide for the

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appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Tifton Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Tifton Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, is amended by revising paragraph (39) as follows:
"(39) Tifton Circuit ....................................................................................... 2 3"
SECTION 2. One additional judge of the superior courts is added to the Tifton Judicial Circuit, thereby increasing to three the number of judges of said circuit.

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SECTION 3. Said additional judge shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning July 1, 2024, and continuing through December 31, 2026, and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. His or her successor shall be elected in the manner provided by law for the election of judges of the superior courts of this state at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2026 for a term of four years beginning on January 1, 2027, and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Future successors shall be elected at the nonpartisan judicial election each four years after such 2026 election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The newly elected and qualified judge shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election.
SECTION 4. The additional judge of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit shall have and may exercise all powers, duties, dignities, jurisdiction, privileges, and immunities of the present judges of the superior courts of this state. Any judge of the Tifton Judicial Circuit may preside over any cause, whether in their own or in other circuits, and perform any official act as judge thereof, including sitting on appellate courts as provided by law.
SECTION 5. The qualifications of such additional judge and his or her successors shall be the same as are now provided by law for all other superior court judges, and his or her compensation, salary, and expense allowance from the State of Georgia and from the counties comprising the Tifton Judicial Circuit shall be the same as are now provided by law for the other superior court judges of such circuit. The provisions, if any, enacted for the supplementation by the counties of such circuit of the salary of the judges of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit shall also be applicable to the additional judge provided for by this Act.
SECTION 6. All writs and processes in the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit shall be returnable to the terms of such superior courts as they are now fixed and provided by law, or as they may hereafter be fixed or determined by law, and all terms of such courts shall be held in the same manner as though there were but one judge, it being the intent and purpose of this Act to provide three judges equal in jurisdiction and authority to attend and perform the functions, powers, and duties of the judges of such superior courts and to direct and conduct all hearings and trials in such courts.
SECTION 7. Upon and after qualification of the additional judge of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit, the three judges of such circuit may adopt, promulgate, amend, and enforce such rules of practice and procedure in consonance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia as they deem suitable and proper for the effective transaction of the business of the court; and, in transacting the business of the court and in performing their

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duties and responsibilities, they shall share, divide, and allocate the work and duties to be performed by each. In the event of a disagreement among the judges in respect hereof, the decision of a majority shall control, or, in the absence of a majority, the decision of the chief judge shall be controlling. The three judges of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit shall have and are clothed with full power, authority, and discretion to determine from time to time and term to term the manner of calling the dockets, fixing the calendars, and order of business in such courts. They may assign to one such judge the hearing of trials by jury for a term and the hearing of all other matters not requiring a trial by jury to the other judges, and they may rotate such order of business at the next term. They may conduct trials by jury at the same time in the same county or otherwise within such circuit, or they may hear chambers business and motion business at the same time at any place within such circuit. They may provide in all respects for holding the superior courts of such circuit so as to facilitate the hearing and determination of all the business of such courts at any time pending and ready for trial or hearing. In all such matters relating to the fixing, arranging for, and disposing of the business of such courts and making appointments as authorized by law where the judges thereof cannot agree or shall differ, the opinion or order of the chief judge as provided for in this Act shall control.
SECTION 8. The drawing and impaneling of all jurors, whether grand, petit, or special, may be conducted by any of the judges of the superior courts of such circuit; and they, or any one such judge, shall have full power and authority to draw and impanel jurors for service in such courts so as to have jurors for the trial of cases before any such judges separately or before each of them at the same time.
SECTION 9. The three judges of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit shall be authorized and empowered to appoint an additional court reporter for such circuit, whose compensation shall be as now or hereafter provided by law.
SECTION 10. All writs, processes, orders, subpoenas, and any other official paper issuing out of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit may bear teste in the name of any judge of the Tifton Judicial Circuit and, when issued by and in the name of any judge of such circuit, shall be fully valid and may be heard and determined before the same or any other judge of such circuit. Any judge of such circuit may preside over any case therein and perform any official act as judge thereof.
SECTION 11. Upon request of any judge of the circuit, the governing authorities of the counties comprising the Tifton Judicial Circuit shall be authorized to furnish the judges of such circuit with suitable courtrooms and facilities, office space, telephones, furniture, office equipment, supplies, and such personnel as may be considered necessary by the court to

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the proper functioning of the court. All of the expenditures authorized in this Act are declared to be an expense of the court and payable out of the county treasury as such.

SECTION 12. Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to limit or restrict the inherent powers, duties, and responsibilities of superior court judges provided by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Georgia.

SECTION 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D

Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance
Wade Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N E Williamson Y Willis

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Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 878. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Corbett of the 174th, Smith of the 138th, Hitchens of the 161st and Powell of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for proper procedure for passing a postal service vehicle; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 905. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Roberts of the 52nd, Leverett of the 123rd, LaHood of the 175th, Washburn of the 144th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to repeal provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; to repeal provisions authorizing quasi-judicial boards and agencies to hear and render decisions on applications for special administrative permits and conditional permits; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 976. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Anderson of the 10th, Leverett of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 25th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that ballots used in optical scan voting systems shall use paper with a visible watermark security feature; to provide that ballots used in ballot marking devices shall use paper with a visible watermark security feature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 985. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to abolish the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to provide for the transfer of outstanding obligations and liabilities and assets of such corporation; to amend Titles 2, 7, 12, 20, 26, 33, 43, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, banking and finance, conservation and natural resources, education, food, drugs, and cosmetics, insurance, professions and businesses, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to remove cross-references and make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 941. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Burns of the 159th, Ballinger of the 23rd and Burchett of the 176th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Nora Wood Goodman; and for other purposes.
HR 942. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 73rd, Cannon of the 172nd, Prince of the 132nd, Williams of the 168th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Military College; and for other purposes
HR 943. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Taylor of the 173rd, Stoner of the 40th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Cooper of the 45th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Academy of Audiology; and for other purposes.
HR 944. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Kendrick of the 95th, Drenner of the 85th, Holland of the 54th, Bazemore of the 69th and others:
A RESOLUTION naming April 1 through 7, 2024, as Global Minority Entrepreneurs Week; and for other purposes.
HR 945. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Howard of the 129th, Hugley of the 141st and Williams of the 168th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Crawford; and for other purposes.
HR 946. By Representatives Dubnik of the 29th, Gambill of the 15th, Clark of the 100th, Park of the 107th and Wilkerson of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 5-9, 2024, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Thirteenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D E Clark, J Cooper Corbett Cox

Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis E DeLoach E Dempsey Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Fleming, T Franklin Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Hilton Hitchens

Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor E Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis

McCollum McDonald Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz Sampson

Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L Smith, M E Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, N Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Barrett of the 24th, Beverly of the 143rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Bruce of the 61st, Collins of the 71st, Evans of the 57th, Frazier of the 126th, Frye of the 122nd, Henderson of the 113th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jenkins of

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the 136th, Knight of the 134th, McClain of the 109th, Miller of the 62nd, Pirkle of the 169th, Washburn of the 144th, Williams of the 37th, and Williamson of the 112th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Division Chaplain Colonel Tom Faichney, 3rd Infantry Division Chaplain of Fort Stewart, Hinesville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1078. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 127th, Washburn of the 144th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to services for the aging, so as create a new adult day center licensure exclusion; to authorize the Department of Community Health to establish and implement the Georgia Program of All-

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Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) as part of the state's medical assistance program; to provide for definitions; to exempt PACE organizations from the requirement to obtain a certificate of authority as a health maintenance organization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
HB 1079. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abatement of nuisances generally, so as to provide for inclusion of claims against promoters and organizers for costs incurred by local governments due to unpermitted events in complaints filed on behalf of the public; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1080. By Representative Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Waynesboro, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1081. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Cooper of the 45th, Hatchett of the 155th, Silcox of the 53rd, Mainor of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to provide for mandatory preeclampsia biomarker testing for pregnant women during their first prenatal visit; to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for preeclampsia biomarker testing for pregnant women during their first prenatal visit and as deemed necessary and ordered by an

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attending physician thereafter; to amend Code Section 49-4-159.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to biomarker testing for Medicaid recipients; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1082. By Representative Mainor of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 21 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to brief period of quiet reflection, so as to repeal and reenact provisions relating to the authority of public schools to permit students to engage in privately initiated religious speech and activities, subject to certain conditions; to prohibit public schools from promoting or favoring religion, in general, or any particular religious viewpoint, custom, practice, expression, or activity or attempting to persuade public school students to participate in religious speech or activities or to refrain from doing so; to provide for public school personnel to participate in privately initiated religious speech and activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1083. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th and Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adult residential mental health services licensing, so as to extend grace periods applicable to the Department of Community Health, including creation and promulgation of rules and regulations and the issuance of a one-time provisional license; to extend the grace period for adult residential mental health programs to obtain licensure and the time during which they may continue to operate before being deemed an "unlicensed adult residential mental health program"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1084. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Chattooga County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to

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provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1085. By Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Tran of the 80th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Chamblee Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to provide for the validation of such bonds and to fix the venue for jurisdiction of actions relating to any provision of this Act; to provide for immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence; to provide that the property of the authority shall not be subject to levy and sale; to provide that certain moneys are trust funds; to provide that this Act shall be liberally construed; to define the scope of the authority's operation; to provide for disposition of property upon dissolution of the authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1086. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1087. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1088. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1089. By Representatives Hong of the 103rd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Martin of the 49th, Hitchens of the 161st and Crowe of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to expand the jurisdiction of campus police officers and other security personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1090. By Representatives Newton of the 127th, Wiedower of the 121st, Gullett of the 19th, Crowe of the 118th and Hutchinson of the 106th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to expand the tax credit for contributions to foster child support organizations to allow such organizations to include as qualified expenditures wraparound and mentorship services for justice involved youth; to expand the wraparound services that are qualified expenditures; to provide for such tax credits to be used by certain insurance companies against certain tax liability; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for reporting requirements; to remove the prohibition of allowing such a tax credit for qualified contributions that were utilized as a deduction or exemption from taxable income; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1091. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th, Scott of the 76th and Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the chief magistrate of Clayton County, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4411), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4136), so as to revise provisions regarding compensation of the chief magistrate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1092. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Prince of the 132nd, Gladney of the 130th and Howard of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on a certain number of Sundays during the calendar year; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1093. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Pirkle of the 169th, Blackmon of the 146th, Corbett of the 174th, Bonner of the 73rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for civil actions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for disclosures; to provide for affidavits of compliance; to create provisions for enforcement by the Attorney General or appropriate district attorney; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HR 938. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Reese of the 140th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 138th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Maretta Mitchell Taylor and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 939. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 139th and Mitchell of the 88th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Calvin Smyre and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 940. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th and Campbell of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION ratifying an Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1056 HB 1058 HB 1060 HB 1062 HB 1064

HB 1057 HB 1059 HB 1061 HB 1063 HB 1065

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HB 1066 HB 1068 HB 1070 HB 1072 HB 1074 HB 1076 HR 919 SB 337 SB 353

HB 1067 HB 1069 HB 1071 HB 1073 HB 1075 HB 1077 HR 937 SB 342 SB 354

Representative Bonner of the 73rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 203 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bonner of the 73rd
Chairman

Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 945 Do Pass HB 984 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman

Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 158 HB 370 HB 992

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 368 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 456 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman

Representative Carson of the 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 385 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 85. By Senators Rhett of the 33rd, Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th, Dugan of the 30th, Jones of the 10th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military

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service; to provide for application and payment; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 151. By Senators James of the 35th, Harbison of the 15th, Anderson of the 43rd, Sims of the 12th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate September 11 of each year as "First Responders Appreciation Day" in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 348. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Anderson of the 24th, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notification of suspicious or unusual deaths, court ordered medical examiner's inquiry, and written report of inquiry, so as to revise the period for which an individual had not been seen by a physician prior to death to be considered an unattended death; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 352. By Senators Anderson of the 24th, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicle equipment and inspection, so as to provide for standards for the alteration and operation of motor vehicles with modified suspension systems; to revise definitions; to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle with broken suspension system springs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 366. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of the 19th, Dolezal of the 27th, Albers of the 56th, Still of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to revise provisions related to the adoption and contents of general appropriations bills; to revise provisions for certain economic analyses; to revise the legislative review of taxation; to provide a definition; to establish the Joint Committee on Taxation and Economic Development; to provide for membership, officers, meetings, authority, reports, cooperation, and expenses; to provide for a short title; to

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provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 85.

By Senators Rhett of the 33rd, Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th, Dugan of the 30th, Jones of the 10th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military service; to provide for application and payment; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 151. By Senators James of the 35th, Harbison of the 15th, Anderson of the 43rd, Sims of the 12th, Seay of the 34th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate September 11 of each year as "First Responders Appreciation Day" in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

SB 348. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Anderson of the 24th, Walker III of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notification of suspicious or unusual deaths, court ordered medical examiner's inquiry, and written report of inquiry, so as to revise the period for which an individual had not been seen by a physician prior to death to be considered an unattended death; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health.

SB 352. By Senators Anderson of the 24th, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicle equipment and inspection, so as to provide for standards for the alteration and operation of motor vehicles with modified suspension systems; to revise definitions; to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle with broken suspension system springs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
SB 366. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of the 19th, Dolezal of the 27th, Albers of the 56th, Still of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to revise provisions related to the adoption and contents of general appropriations bills; to revise provisions for certain economic analyses; to revise the legislative review of taxation; to provide a definition; to establish the Joint Committee on Taxation and Economic Development; to provide for membership, officers, meetings, authority, reports, cooperation, and expenses; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Hitchens of the 161st et al.
Pursuant to HR 907, the House commended the Third Infantry Division of the United States Army at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield and recognized January 31, 2024, as Third Infantry Division Day at the state capitol.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Williams of the 168th, Panitch of the 51st, Glaize of the 67th, Okoye of the 102nd, Townsend of the 179th, Scoggins of the 14th, Corbett of the 174th et al., Collins of the 71st et al., Meeks of the 178th, Cheokas of the 151st, Martinez of the 111th et al., Werkheiser of the 157th, Mathiak of the 74th, and Jackson of the 165th et al.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 878. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Corbett of the 174th, Smith of the 138th, Hitchens of the 161st and Powell of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for proper procedure for passing a postal service vehicle; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New
Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 976. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Anderson of the 10th, Leverett of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 25th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that ballots used in optical scan voting systems shall use paper with a visible watermark security feature; to provide that ballots used in ballot marking devices shall use paper with a visible watermark security feature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N
Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House, having been previously postponed, were again postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 905. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Roberts of the 52nd, Leverett of the 123rd, LaHood of the 175th, Washburn of the 144th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to repeal provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; to repeal provisions authorizing quasi-judicial boards and agencies to hear and render decisions on applications for special administrative permits and conditional permits; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 985. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Gambill of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to abolish the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to provide for the transfer of outstanding obligations and liabilities and assets of such corporation; to amend Titles 2, 7, 12, 20, 26, 33, 43, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, banking and finance, conservation and natural resources, education, food, drugs, and cosmetics, insurance, professions and businesses, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to remove cross-references and make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 948. By Representatives Willis of the 55th and Hugley of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated and recognizing February 5, 2024, as the Georgia Links Day At The Capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 949. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th, Gambill of the 15th, Smith of the 70th, Scoggins of the 14th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 6, 2024, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 950. By Representatives Frye of the 122nd, Reese of the 140th, Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 127th, Hutchinson of the 106th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Psychological Association; and for other purposes.
HR 951. By Representatives Washburn of the 144th, Powell of the 33rd, Crowe of the 118th, Wiedower of the 121st, Bonner of the 73rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deb Junkin; and for other purposes.
HR 952. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Jenkins of the 136th, Bonner of the 73rd and Glaize of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Bowers; and for other purposes.
HR 953. By Representatives Washburn of the 144th, Powell of the 33rd, Crowe of the 118th, Wiedower of the 121st, Bonner of the 73rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leslie Kopel; and for other purposes.
HR 954. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Jenkins of the 136th, Bonner of the 73rd and Glaize of the 67th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rotary Club of Newnan upon its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 955. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Dickey of the 145th, Gambill of the 15th, Gaines of the 120th and Wiedower of the 121st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the service of Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers on the 45th anniversary of the program in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 956. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Buckner of the 137th, Bonner of the 73rd, Glaize of the 67th and Thomas of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Sandra Nadeau Wisenbaker for her dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia as the Solicitor-General of Coweta County; and for other purposes.
HR 957. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Adeyina of the 110th, Okoye of the 102nd and McClain of the 109th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia First Generation Foundation (Georgia FirstGen) for helping first-generation students achieve a postsecondary education; and for other purposes.
HR 958. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd and Adeyina of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Phillip Beard for his work and impact on the City of Buford; and for other purposes.
HR 959. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Carpenter of the 4th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Tran of the 80th, Miller of the 62nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Burning Flames; and for other purposes.
HR 960. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Barnes of the 86th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Tran of the 80th, Miller of the 62nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beverly Burks on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

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HR 961. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Carpenter of the 4th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Tran of the 80th, Miller of the 62nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Le'Dor Milteer; and for other purposes.
HR 962. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Carpenter of the 4th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Tran of the 80th, Miller of the 62nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Asa Bantan; and for other purposes.
HR 963. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Carpenter of the 4th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Tran of the 80th, Miller of the 62nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adeseun Oyeneye; and for other purposes.
HR 964. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Erwin of the 32nd, Stephens of the 164th and Campbell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2024, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 965. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th and Davis of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending "Our Money United"; and for other purposes.
HR 966. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th, McDonald of the 26th, Hugley of the 141st, Stephens of the 164th, Greene of the 154th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Fire Department; and for other purposes.
HR 967. By Representatives Bazemore of the 69th and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stan Tucker; and for other purposes.
HR 968. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Hilton of the 48th, Jones of the 25th and Silcox of the 53rd:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
HR 969. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Burns of the 159th, Parrish of the 158th, Hagan of the 156th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southeast Bulloch Flag Football Team; and for other purposes.
HR 970. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Willis of the 55th, Jackson of the 68th and Miller of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rex "RJ" Willis, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 971. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Willis of the 55th, Jackson of the 68th and Miller of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Teresa Thomas-Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 972. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Willis of the 55th, Jackson of the 68th and Miller of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Angellette Mealing; and for other purposes.
HR 973. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 127th, Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing June 27 as Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and recognizing June as Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
HR 974. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Hong of the 103rd, Martinez of the 111th, Reeves of the 99th, McCollum of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thaden Rumbaugh; and for other purposes.
HR 975. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Cannon of the 172nd, Jenkins of the 136th, Bonner of the 73rd and Martinez of the 111th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Evan and Jax Murrer; and for other purposes.
HR 976. By Representative Anderson of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Rabun County as the Waterfall Capital of Georgia, and for other purposes.
HR 977. By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Crowe of the 118th, Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Sainz of the 180th, Bell of the 75th, Burnough of the 77th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Dubnik of the 29th, Ballard of the 147th, Anderson of the 10th, Jackson of the 68th, Gullett of the 19th, and Gambill of the 15th.
Representative Cooper of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Health has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1010 Do Pass HB 1035 Do Pass HB 1037 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 45th
Chairman
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Fourteenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D E Clark, J Cooper

Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis E DeLoach E Dempsey Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins

Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Lupton E Marin Martin Martinez

Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts

Romman Sainz E Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L E Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Collins of the 71st, Evans of the 89th, Frye of the 122nd, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jenkins of the 136th, Lim

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of the 98th, Mainor of the 56th, Paris of the 142nd, Sharper of the 177th, Washburn of the 144th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Senior Pastor Tom Carruth, Perry United Methodist Church, Perry, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 978. By Representative Efstration of the 104th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
PART I
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, except as otherwise provided by this resolution or by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, meetings of the 2024 regular session of the General Assembly during the period of Monday, January 8, 2024, through Thursday, March 28, 2024, shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
Monday, January 8.................................................................. convene for legislative day 1 Tuesday, January 9.................................................................. convene for legislative day 2 Wednesday, January 10 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 3 Thursday, January 11 .............................................................. convene for legislative day 4 Friday, January 12................................................................... convene for legislative day 5
Monday, January 22................................................................ convene for legislative day 6 Tuesday, January 23................................................................ convene for legislative day 7 Wednesday, January 24 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 8 Thursday, January 25 .............................................................. convene for legislative day 9 Friday, January 26................................................................. convene for legislative day 10 Monday, January 29.............................................................. convene for legislative day 11 Tuesday, January 30.............................................................. convene for legislative day 12 Wednesday, January 31 ........................................................ convene for legislative day 13 Thursday, February 1 ............................................................ convene for legislative day 14
Tuesday, February 6.............................................................. convene for legislative day 15 Wednesday, February 7 ........................................................ convene for legislative day 16 Thursday, February 8 ............................................................ convene for legislative day 17 Friday, February 9................................................................. convene for legislative day 18

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Monday, February 12............................................................ convene for legislative day 19 Tuesday, February 13............................................................ convene for legislative day 20 Thursday, February 15 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 21 Friday, February 16............................................................... convene for legislative day 22
Tuesday, February 20............................................................ convene for legislative day 23 Wednesday, February 21 ...................................................... convene for legislative day 24 Thursday, February 22 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 25
Monday, February 26............................................................ convene for legislative day 26 Tuesday, February 27............................................................ convene for legislative day 27 Wednesday, February 28 ..................................................................... committee work day Thursday, February 29 ...................................... (Crossover) convene for legislative day 28
Monday, March 4.................................................................. convene for legislative day 29 Tuesday, March 5.................................................................. convene for legislative day 30 Wednesday, March 6 ........................................................................... committee work day Thursday, March 7 ................................................................ convene for legislative day 31 Friday, March 8..................................................................... convene for legislative day 32
Monday, March 11................................................................ convene for legislative day 33 Tuesday, March 12............................................................................... committee work day Wednesday, March 13 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 34 Thursday, March 14 .............................................................. convene for legislative day 35
Monday, March 18................................................................ convene for legislative day 36 Tuesday, March 19............................................................................... committee work day Wednesday, March 20 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 37 Thursday, March 21 .............................................................. convene for legislative day 38
Monday, March 25............................................................................... committee work day Tuesday, March 26................................................................ convene for legislative day 39 Thursday, March 28 .............................................(Sine Die) convene for legislative day 40
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the meetings of the General Assembly shall be held as prescribed in Code Section 28-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, except as otherwise provided by this resolution. The hours for convening and adjourning the House of Representatives for each legislative day may be as ordered by the House; and the hours for convening and adjourning the Senate for each legislative day may be as ordered by the Senate. Each house, upon its own adjournment for a legislative day, shall remain in a period of adjournment until it convenes for the next legislative day.
PART II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta,

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Fulton County, and the Governor has by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with Code Section 38-3-52, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at such temporary location or locations in accordance with Code Sections 38-3-52 and 38-3-53 on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, but the Governor has not by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with the above, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall provide for prompt notice of the same to all members of the House of Representatives and all members of the Senate, respectively, by such means as such officers deem practical and efficient; and each house shall be and remain in adjournment until convening for the next legislative day on the date certain jointly specified by such officers. Following such reconvening, the General Assembly may provide by joint resolution for a new schedule for meetings and adjournments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as to any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the adoption of this resolution by the General Assembly shall constitute the consent of both the House of Representatives and the Senate for purposes of Article III, Section IV, Paragraph I(b) of the Constitution.
Representative Efstration of the 104th asked unanimous consent that HR 978 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

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By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1094. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4786), so as to provide for staggered terms for the board of commissioners; to provide for initial terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1095. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Baldwin County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1096. By Representatives Washburn of the 144th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Evans of the 89th and Powell of the 33rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to establish on behalf of professional licensing boards under the jurisdiction of the office of the Secretary of State a continuing education tracking solution to monitor compliance of licensees with applicable continuing education requirements; to provide for definitions; to require compliance with continuing education requirements prior to the issuance of certain licenses; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1097. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Mathis of the 149th, Carpenter of the 4th, Hitchens of the 161st and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver education training courses, so as to remove the availability of online courses without an instructor for purposes of driver education training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1098. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Stephens of the 164th, Newton of the 127th, Jackson of the 128th and Townsend of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 43 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medicare supplement insurance, so as to provide for medicare supplement policies to be issued and renewed for individuals under 65 years of age who are eligible by reason of disability under federal law; to provide for open enrollment periods; to prohibit an insurer from charging premium rates for such policies for such individuals that exceed premium rates charged for individuals who are 65 years of age; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1099. By Representatives Huddleston of the 72nd, Burchett of the 176th, Cannon of the 172nd, Camp of the 135th and Rhodes of the 124th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide for the crime of criminal trespass upon the knowing entry upon land or premises of another that has been marked with purple paint; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1100. By Representatives New of the 64th, Corbett of the 174th, Prince of the 132nd, Smith of the 138th, McClain of the 109th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to authorize the use of electronic notifications and communications by the Department of Revenue to motor vehicle owners relative to motor vehicle registration and certificates of title upon consent; to provide for standards and conditions to obtain such consent; to provide for the issuance of vehicle registration and license plates for government owned vehicles; to provide for exceptions; to revise a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for the establishment of a system for the electronic storage and transfer of certificates of title; to authorize the transfer of certificates of title or granting of security interests therein electronically; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1101. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Camp of the 135th, Hagan of the 156th, Cox of the 28th, Scoggins of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to require cash overpayments to be remitted by merchants in the form of store credit under certain circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1102. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Smith of the 18th, Leverett of the 123rd, Daniel of the 117th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal extradition, so as to provide for a determination by the Department of Public Safety of whether persons with a terminated or completed sentence or term of sentence near completion for a conviction are present in the United States illegally; to provide for reporting of such persons to the Attorney General; to require the Attorney General to petition for a writ to transfer such persons to a sanctuary state; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations upon issuance of such writs; to provide for consent to a transfer by such persons; to require transfer of such persons after issuance of a writ of transfer to a sanctuary state; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1103. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Williams of the 168th, Reese of the 140th and Gladney of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1104. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th, Hugley of the 141st, McClain of the 109th, Douglas of the 78th and Cox of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to address mental health risks for student athletes; to provide for mental health screenings in addition to or in conjunction with preparticipation physical examinations for student athletes; to provide for guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate public school and participating private school student athletes, their parents or guardians, school personnel, and coaches about screening student athletes for mental health risks and raising awareness of mental health resources available to student athletes; to provide for definitions; to provide for informational meetings; to require annual review by coaches; to provide for limited liability; to encourage additional implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1105. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Collins of the 71st, Bonner of the 73rd, Dunahoo of the 31st, Barton of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to require the commissioner of corrections to report certain information regarding the immigration status, offenses, and home countries of persons who are confined under the authority of the Department of Corrections; to provide for standard procedures for intake and booking of aliens and foreign nationals; to provide for quarterly reports by jailers regarding foreign born inmates; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1106. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Tybee Island to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be applied; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1107. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Jones of the 25th, Mitchell of the 88th, Sainz of the 180th and Daniel of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the rights and privileges of patients and their representatives regarding examination and treatment for mental illness, so as to provide for notice of admission and daily updates from a facility to the parent or legal guardian of an involuntary minor patient under 12 years of age; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1108. By Representatives Frye of the 122nd, Gaines of the 120th, Reeves of the 99th, Washburn of the 144th, Holly of the 116th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to housing authorities, so as to provide that housing authorities are deemed to be political subdivisions of the state; to provide that housing authorities enjoy the same sovereign immunity as that enjoyed by the counties and cities of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1109. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th, Oliver of the 82nd, Evans of the 57th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tolling of limitations, so as to provide for the surviving relatives in wrongful death actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1110. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th, Oliver of the 82nd, Kendrick of the 95th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offense of violating family violence order and penalty, so as to provide for dating violence protective orders; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1111. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th, Au of the 50th, Miller of the 62nd, Oliver of the 82nd, Willis of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide for the storage of a firearm within a motor vehicle or vessel; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions to the standards for the carrying of weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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HB 1112. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, LaHood of the 175th, Barrett of the 24th, Anderson of the 10th, Horner of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the elections and primaries generally, so as to remove the Secretary of State from the State Election Board; to provide that the board shall be administratively attached to the State Accounting Office; to provide for the hiring and qualifications of investigators; so as to authorize the board to investigate the election division of the Secretary of State's office; to authorize the board to issue letters of instruction and letters of reprimand; to provide for circumstances when such letters are appropriate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

HR 947. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th and Westbrook of the 163rd:

A RESOLUTION designating the Weeping Time Cultural Heritage Corridor as an official cultural and historic corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1078 HB 1080 HB 1082 HB 1084 HB 1086 HB 1088 HB 1090 HB 1092 HR 938 HR 940 SB 151 SB 352

HB 1079 HB 1081 HB 1083 HB 1085 HB 1087 HB 1089 HB 1091 HB 1093 HR 939 SB 85 SB 348 SB 366

Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 409 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 974 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1044 Do Pass

HB 585 HB 977 HR 303

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 970 Do Pass HB 982 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 956 HB 1004 HB 1016 HB 1042 HB 1062 HB 1068 HB 1074

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1003 HB 1012 HB 1025 HB 1061 HB 1067 HB 1071

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman
Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 947 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman
Representative Collins of the 71st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 925 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 71st
Chairman
Representative Camp of the 135th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 1025. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Thomas of the 21st, Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Jones of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for

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educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 956. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the designation of the chief judge of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms of office; to provide for filling vacancies in such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1003. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st, Gaines of the 120th, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Jackson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1004. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st, Gaines of the 120th, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are senior citizens who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), as amended, so as to increase the amounts and income limit of such homestead exemptions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1012. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the compensation of the Wilcox County Board of Education; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1016. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Thomas of the 65th, Glaize of the 67th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of South Fulton Public Facilities Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of this Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1042. By Representatives Kendrick of the 95th, McClain of the 109th, Martinez of the 111th, Efstration of the 104th, Clark of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4297) and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5149), so as to modify how the clerk of court is appointed; to revise provisions relating to the bonding and insuring of said clerk; to change the compensation of the judge pro hac vice; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1061. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Summerville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1062. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Chattooga County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1067. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Trion to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1068. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st, Gaines of the 120th, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4353), as amended, so as to revise existing exemptions and add a new exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1071. By Representative Cheokas of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Terrell County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Terrell County on and after January 1, 2025; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1074. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Barrett of the 24th, Cox of the 28th, McDonald of the 26th, Clark of the 100th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4038), so as to revise provisions exempting certain employees of the sheriff from the civil service system and from any rights, protections, privileges, or right of appeal under the civil service system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. E Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend
Tran VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis

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E Clark, J Y Collins

Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 105. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Goodman of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-4-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefits payable upon normal, early, or delayed retirement in the Public School Employees Retirement System, so as to revise the minimum and maximum allowable benefit multiplier for current and future retirees; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 328. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement and pensions, so as to revise many provisions of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; to revise provisions related to eligibility and fulltime employment; to revise provisions related to the appointment, terms of office, and duties of the board of trustees; to provide for related matters; to provide for conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 335. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Dixon of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incest, so as to expressly include relationship by adoption; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 369. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Parent of the 42nd, Summers of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to provide for the issuance of license plates commemorating the United States of America's semiquincentennial; to provide for the selection of the design for such license plate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 105. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Goodman of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-4-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefits payable upon normal, early, or delayed retirement in the Public School Employees Retirement System, so as to revise the minimum and maximum allowable benefit multiplier for current and future retirees; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
SB 328. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement and pensions, so as to revise many provisions of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; to revise provisions related to eligibility and fulltime employment; to revise provisions related to the appointment, terms of office, and duties of the board of trustees; to provide for related matters; to provide for conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
SB 335. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Dixon of the 45th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incest, so as to expressly include relationship by adoption; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 369. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Parent of the 42nd, Summers of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to provide for the issuance of license plates commemorating the United States of America's semiquincentennial; to provide for the selection of the design for such license plate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Jackson of the 128th et al., Beverly of the 143rd et al., Mathiak of the 74th, Carter of the 93rd, and Franklin of the 160th et al.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 905. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Roberts of the 52nd, Leverett of the 123rd, LaHood of the 175th, Washburn of the 144th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to repeal provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; to repeal provisions authorizing quasi-judicial boards and agencies to hear and render decisions on applications for special administrative permits and conditional permits; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. E Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend
Tran VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 985. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Gambill of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to abolish the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to

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provide for the transfer of outstanding obligations and liabilities and assets of such corporation; to amend Titles 2, 7, 12, 20, 26, 33, 43, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, banking and finance, conservation and natural resources, education, food, drugs, and cosmetics, insurance, professions and businesses, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to remove cross-references and make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. E Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend
Tran VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Martin of the 49th moved that the following Resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
HR 804. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 47th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the date by which temporary loans for counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions of this state are payable in full from the end of the calendar year to within 12 months of the initial funding date of the loans; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Sainz of the 180th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways & Means and recommitted to the Committee on Small Business Development:
HB 1020. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Ballard of the 147th, Burchett of the 176th, LaHood of the 175th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to revise the military zones that qualify for designation as less developed areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 980. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard Smith; and for other purposes.

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HR 981. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, Hitchens of the 161st, Jackson of the 165th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sgt. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett; and for other purposes.
HR 982. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Gilliard of the 162nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Bazemore of the 69th, Frazier of the 126th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending several living legends of music and theater in celebration of Black History Month and their contributions to Georgia, the country, and the world; and for other purposes.
HR 983. By Representatives Yearta of the 152nd, Gaines of the 120th, Greene of the 154th, Gambill of the 15th and Prince of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 984. By Representatives Draper of the 90th, Crawford of the 84th, Holly of the 116th, Evans of the 89th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cedar Grove High School Saints football team of the DeKalb County School District for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 3A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 985. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Persinger of the 119th and Erwin of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of Jackson County EMS's operation; and for other purposes.
HR 986. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, Bruce of the 61st, Prince of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dexter Scott King; and for other purposes.
HR 987. By Representatives Westbrook of the 163rd, Campbell of the 35th, Jackson of the 165th, Olaleye of the 59th and Bell of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2024, as Georgia Arts Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 988. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd and Hugley of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending "Able" Mable Thomas; and for other purposes.
HR 989. By Representatives Draper of the 90th, Au of the 50th, Mughal of the 105th, Park of the 107th, Tran of the 80th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of the Asian American Advocacy Fund and Asian American Advancing Justice--Atlanta in Georgia on their 11th annual Asian American Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.
HR 990. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2024, as Effingham County Day at the capitol and saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
HR 991. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Bennett of the 94th, Mitchell of the 88th, Taylor of the 173rd and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Morehouse School of Medicine for providing opportunities through its Physician Assistant program; and for other purposes.
HR 992. By Representative Moore of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mildred Schmelz, the 2024 Distinguished Older Georgian; and for other purposes.
HR 993. By Representatives Willis of the 55th, Gladney of the 130th and Draper of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gloria Elizabeth Freeman; and for other purposes.
HR 994. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Jones of the 47th, Daniel of the 117th, Ridley of the 22nd, Erwin of the 32nd and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University Athletic Department for its accomplishments in athletics and academics in 2023; and for other purposes.
HR 995. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Hilton of the 48th, Holland of the 54th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2024, as Transit Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Williams of the 168th, Crawford of the 84th, Roberts of the 52nd, Holly of the 116th et al., Vance of the 133rd, Hagan of the 156th, Hugley of the 141st et al., Moore of the 91st, and Smith of the 70th.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 978. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Representative Seabaugh of the 34th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 282 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Seabaugh of the 34th
Vice-Chairman

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Representative Ballinger of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Juvenile Justice has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 873 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1022 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Chairman
Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 53 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman
Representative Sainz of the 180th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Rules has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1026 Do Pass HB 1034 Do Pass HB 1048 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sainz of the 180th
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 363 HB 871 HB 1015 HB 1021

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 461 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 912 Do Pass HB 1019 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 333. By Senators Dixon of the 45th and Still of the 48th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Mulberry; to provide a charter; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Gwinnett County to the City of Mulberry; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Tuesday, February 6, 2024, and the motion prevailed.

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Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Fifteenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 o'clock, P.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Collins Cooper

Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe E Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Gaines Gambill Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson Hilton Hitchens

E Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis

McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver E Panitch Paris Park Parrish E Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz

E Schofield Scoggins
E Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L Smith, M
E Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson
E Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Washburn Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Carson of the 46th, Carter of the 93rd, Draper of the 90th, Evans of the 89th, Frye of the 122nd, Hutchinson of the 106th, Wilkerson of the 38th, and Williams of the 168th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Rose Marie Green, Amazing Grace World Outreach Church, Forest Park, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1113. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Gunter of the 8th, Smith of the 18th, Leverett of the 123rd, Silcox of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to prohibit the collecting of certain personal information; to prohibit the release of certain personal information; to create exceptions; to exclude certain information from state open records laws; to create the crime of improper collection or disclosure of personal information; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1114. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Gambill of the 15th, Hong of the 103rd, McDonald of the 26th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to enact the "Data Analysis for Tort Reform Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for data collection from certain insurers, insurance rating organizations, and state agencies; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for data analysis; to provide for reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1115. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Kelley of the 16th, Crowe of the 118th, Blackmon of the 146th, Horner of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to revise provisions for the maximum allowable sales and use tax rate; to remove the prohibition of simultaneously levying a LOST and a HOST; to phase out certain local sales taxes and authorize a new flexible penny local option sales tax ('FLOST'); to provide for audits and reports; to provide for the withholding of funds by the state under certain circumstances; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), so as to remove provisions exempting certain retail sales and use taxes from the cap on local sales taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1116. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Stephens of the 164th, Houston of the 170th, Blackmon of the 146th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to extend the sunset date for the historic home portion of the tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to extend a provision for an automatic

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repeal of such tax credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1117. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Collins of the 71st, Vance of the 133rd and Neal of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for appointment or certification of persons as peace officers and preemployment attendance at basic training course and "employment related information" defined, so as to expand eligibility to serve as a peace officer to United States nationals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1118. By Representatives Draper of the 90th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Miller of the 62nd and Powell of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to increase the penalty for the use of violence to interfere with the duties of poll or election workers or prevent electors from voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1119. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Hilton of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicle equipment and inspection, so as to provide for standards for the alteration and operation of motor vehicles with modified suspension systems; to revise definitions; to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle with broken suspension system springs; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1120. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Mathiak of the 74th, Smith of the 70th, Thomas of the 21st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-299 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ascertainment of taxable property, assessments against unreturned personal property, penalty for unreturned property, and changing real property values established by appeal in prior year or stipulated by agreement, so as to exclude certain residential properties from a post-appeal valuation freeze; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1121. By Representatives Ballard of the 147th, Washburn of the 144th, Powell of the 33rd, New of the 64th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit local governments from suspending or prohibiting the continued use of property as a short-term rental unit by a property owner under certain circumstances; to provide definitions; to provide for suspension or prohibition of short-term rentals by a particular property owner for certain violations; to provide for a waiver of sovereign immunity for a cause of action against local governments that seeks declaratory and injunctive relief; to provide for attorney's fees and costs of litigation; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1122. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Ballard of the 147th, Adeyina of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary and elementary education, so as to provide for funding requirements to apply to local education agencies; to provide for one superintendent for each state charter school; to provide for funding for local and state charter school principals; to increase opportunities for students to attend and be enrolled in the public schools where their parents or guardians are employed, including charter schools, regardless of school attendance zone or school system residency; to limit the application of certain state charter school conflict of interest provisions to executive-level employees, rather than all employees, of local boards of education or local

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school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1123. By Representatives Barrett of the 24th, Cooper of the 45th, Silcox of the 53rd and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to require the establishment of an Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team in each judicial circuit; to provide for an exception; to establish the Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Coordinator Program within the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia; to provide for dissemination of information created by the coalition to the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1124. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Hilton of the 48th, Jones of the 47th, Silcox of the 53rd and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the needs based financial aid program, so as to provide for a definition; to extend an automatic repealer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1125. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Carpenter of the 4th, Daniel of the 117th, Hilton of the 48th and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to phase out the payment of subminimum wage to persons with disabilities; to repeal provisions concerning exemptions to the state minimum wage law for persons with disabilities; to provide that no employer shall utilize a certificate issued by the United States Department of Labor pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 214(c) to pay individuals with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage; to

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provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1126. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Jasperse of the 11th, Gullett of the 19th, Dickey of the 145th and Collins of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed detection devices, so as to repeal all law relative to enforcement of speeding in school zones through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for conforming changes; to prohibit a local governing body or law enforcement agency from entering into or renewing a contract that provides for enforcement of laws relative to speeding in school zones through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1127. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 124th and Lott of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to agriculture, so as to authorize the Department of Agriculture to enforce certain criminal laws; to regulate consumable hemp products; to provide for the amendment of regulatory plans submitted to the secretary of agriculture of the United States; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products to individuals under the age of 21 years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1128. By Representatives Lott of the 131st, Hagan of the 156th, New of the 64th, Houston of the 170th, Ballard of the 147th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions, so as to enact the "Georgia Women's Bill of Rights"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide a specification for the gathering of vital statistics; to amend Titles 15, 17, 20, 40, 44, 49, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,

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relating to courts, criminal procedure, education, motor vehicles and traffic, property, social services, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1129. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsibility relative to defenses to criminal prosecutions, so as to provide for defense in any criminal prosecution for offenses committed as a victim of human trafficking; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1130. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsibility relative to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for immunity from criminal prosecution for offenses committed as a victim of human trafficking; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to provide that a person's failure to prevail at an immunity hearing for offenses committed as a victim of human trafficking shall not be relevant to vacatur proceedings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1131. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Ballard of the 147th, Sainz of the 180th, Glaize of the 67th, Vance of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for evidence based suicide awareness and training programs; to provide for a definition; to provide for evidence based youth violence prevention training programs; to provide for student violence prevention clubs; to provide for local policies for anonymous reporting; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1132. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Jackson of the 128th and Lim of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8, 10, 33, and 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, commerce and trade, insurance, and labor and industrial relations, respectively, so as to prohibit the misuse of consumer reports for housing, employment, and insurance purposes; to require an insurer to disclose that it may obtain credit information from a consumer report for an insurance renewal; to require an insurer to notify an applicant or insured prior to taking an adverse action based on credit information in a consumer report; to provide an opportunity for an applicant or insured to inform the insurer of extenuating circumstances; to require an insurer to address any response from an applicant or insured regarding extenuating circumstances; to provide for a public awareness campaign; to provide for a complaint procedure and information sharing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1133. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th and Lim of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to staff development under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require training programs for local boards of education to include certain provisions; to require annual completion of such training program; to require such program to be delivered by certain providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1134. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Sainz of the 180th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to extend the sunset date for the tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to expand the criteria for historic homes to qualify for such credits; to increase the aggregate caps for credits related to historic structures other than historic homes; to provide for a five-year carry-forward period for credits for historic

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structures other than historic homes; to extend a provision for an automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 979. By Representatives Draper of the 90th, Mitchell of the 88th, Drenner of the 85th, Crawford of the 84th and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1094 HB 1096 HB 1098 HB 1100 HB 1102 HB 1104 HB 1106 HB 1108 HB 1110 HB 1112 SB 105 SB 335

HB 1095 HB 1097 HB 1099 HB 1101 HB 1103 HB 1105 HB 1107 HB 1109 HB 1111 HR 947 SB 328 SB 369

Representative Hatchett of the 155th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 915 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hatchett of the 155th
Chairman

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Representative Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 941 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 987 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 32nd
Chairman
Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 909 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1033 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman
Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 516 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 617 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 15th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 385 HB 456 HB 876 HB 992

Retirement and pensions; add appropriate references to United States Space Force (Ret-Thomas-21st) Local government; increase term for municipal court judges from one year to two years; provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Gunter-8th) Banking and finance; update terminology; revise procedures; provisions (B&B-Williamson-112th) Houston Judicial Circuit; provide for fourth judge (Judy-Blackmon-146th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 377. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Burns of the 23rd, Payne of the 54th, Strickland of the 17th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the courts and social services, respectively, so as to provide for the licensing of qualified residential treatment programs; to revise the definition of "qualified residential treatment program" to conform with federal law; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 386. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Hatchett of the 50th, Butler of the 55th, Beach of the 21st, Mallow of the 2nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to change certain provisions relating; to increase funding to the state's Pre-K programs; to provide for the corporation to engage in certain activities related to sports betting; to provide for a short title; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to gambling, so as to exclude any consideration paid to a sports betting licensee from the definition of "bet"; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of sports betting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate:
SB 63. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st, Brass of the 28th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for setting of bonds and schedules of bails; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 333. By Senators Dixon of the 45th and Still of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Mulberry; to provide a charter; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Gwinnett County to the City of Mulberry; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
SB 377. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Burns of the 23rd, Payne of the 54th, Strickland of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the courts and social services, respectively, so as to provide for the licensing of qualified residential treatment programs; to revise the definition of "qualified residential treatment program" to conform with federal law; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
SB 386. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Hatchett of the 50th, Butler of the 55th, Beach of the 21st, Mallow of the 2nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to change certain provisions relating; to increase funding to the state's Pre-K programs; to provide for the corporation to engage in certain activities related to sports betting; to provide for a short title; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to gambling, so as to exclude any consideration paid to a sports betting licensee from the definition of "bet"; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of sports betting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Gladney of the 130th et al., Blackmon of the 146th et al., Houston of the 170th, Gullett of the 19th et al., Bennett of the 94th, Lupton of the 83rd, Hilton of the 48th, McClain of the 109th et al. Cannon of the 58th et al., and Carson of the 46th et al.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 385. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Bonner of the 73rd, Jenkins of the 136th, Clark of the 100th, Prince of the 132nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to add appropriate references to the United States Space Force; to make conforming changes; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes E Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

E Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 456. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th, Silcox of the 53rd and Collins of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding municipal courts, so as to increase the term for municipal court judges from one year to two years unless otherwise provided for in a municipality's charter; to provide for removal of municipal court judges for breach of contract; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding municipal courts, so as to increase the term for municipal court judges from one year to two years unless otherwise provided for in a municipality's charter; to provide for removal of municipal court judges for breach of contract; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding municipal courts, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 36-2-2, relating to appointment of judges, as follows:
"(a)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or any general or local Act, the governing authority of each municipal corporation within this state having a municipal court, as provided by the Act incorporating the municipal corporation or any amendments thereto, is authorized to appoint a judge of such court. Any individual appointed as a judge under this Code section shall possess such qualifications as set forth in Code Section 36-32-1.1 and shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the governing authority of the municipal corporation. Notwithstanding the failure of the governing body of a municipal corporation to enter into a written agreement or enact an ordinance as provided for in this paragraph, any individual appointed as a judge under this Code section shall serve for a minimum term of one year two years from the date of appointment as reflected in the minutes of the municipal corporation, unless such municipal corporation's charter provides for a longer term, and until a successor is appointed or if the judge is removed from office as provided in Code Section 36-322.1. Such term shall be memorialized in a written agreement between such individual

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and the governing authority of the municipal corporation or in an ordinance or a charter. If such term is memorialized in a written agreement, such agreement shall not include any geographic limitation concerning a judge's eligibility to serve and shall not contain any provision that a judge serve in an at-will capacity."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 36-32-2.1, relating to removal of judges, as follows:
"(b)(1) A judge may be removed during his or her term of office by a two-thirds' vote of the entire membership of the governing authority of the municipal corporation for:
(A) Willful misconduct in office; (B) Willful and persistent failure to perform duties; (C) Habitual intemperance; (D) Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the judicial office into disrepute; or (E) Disability seriously interfering with the performance of duties, which is, or is likely to become, of a permanent character. (2) A municipality may define in its charter further conduct that may lead to a judge's removal. (3) Where a municipality has entered into a written agreement with an individual memorializing the terms and conditions of his or her appointment as judge, and the municipality alleged a breach of the agreement: (A) Written notice of such breach shall be given to the judge; (B) The judge shall have up to 30 days after receiving the notice to cure the alleged breach; (C) Where a municipality seeks to remove a judge for breach of the agreement, such removal during a judge's terms shall only occur in the event of a material breach; and (D) Removal for a material breach may only be done subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, and shall apply to written agreements entered into on or after such date.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes E Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin N Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

E Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

SB 63.

By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st, Brass of the 28th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Kennedy of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for setting of bonds and

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schedules of bails; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON SB 63

The Committee of Conference on SB 63 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 63 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Randy Robertson Senator, 29th District

/s/ Chuck Efstration Representative, 104th District

/s/ John F. Kennedy Senator, 18th District

/s/ J. Collins Representative, 71st District

/s/ Steve Gooch Senator, 51st District

/s/ Houston Gaines Representative, 120th District

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for setting of bonds and schedules of bails; to provide for release of individuals on bail for misdemeanors; to limit unsecured judicial releases; to provide for limitations regarding charitable bail funds; to revise surety liability; to provide for return of compensation by surety to principal; to change the fee for continuing education programs for bail recovery agents; to revise when forfeiture of bonds occurs; to revise procedures relating to execution hearings; to revise procedures for judgments on forfeitures and remission of bond funds; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, is amended in Code Section 17-6-1, relating to when offenses bailable,

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procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (e), paragraph (1) of subsection (f), and subsection (i) as follows:
"(4) A bond set for any offense by an elected judge, an appointed judge filling the vacancy of an elected judge, or a judge sitting by designation that purports a dollar amount shall be executed in the full-face amount of such bond through secured means as provided for in Code Section 17-6-4 or 17-6-50 or shall be executed by use of property as approved by the sheriff in the county where the offense was committed." "(f)(1) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section or as otherwise provided in this subsection, the judge of any court of inquiry may by written order establish a schedule of bails, inclusive of offenses that are violations of local ordinances, and unless otherwise ordered by the judge of any court, an accused shall be released from custody upon posting bail as fixed in the schedule; provided, however, that no bail schedule, local standing order, official policy, or local ordinance shall mandate releasing an accused on unsecured judicial release as defined in Code Section 17-6-12 prior to the accused appearing before a judge of any court of inquiry. Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit unsecured judicial release for any person charged under any provision of local or state law not providing for a sentence of confinement in a penal institution or state, county, or local jail." "(i) As used in this Code section, the term 'bail' shall only include the release of a person on an unsecured judicial release, except as limited by Code Section 17-6-12 by the use of secured means as provided in Code Sections 17-6-4 and 17-6-5, professional bondsmen as provided in Code Section 17-6-50, or property as approved by the sheriff in the county where the offense was committed."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 17-6-2, relating to acceptance of bail in misdemeanor cases and posting driver's license as collateral for bail, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) In all other misdemeanor cases, sheriffs and constables shall accept bail in such reasonable sufficient amount as may be just and fair for any person or persons charged with a misdemeanor, provided that the sureties tendered and offered on the bond are shall only include the release of a person by the use of secured means as provided in Code Sections 17-6-4 and 17-6-5, professional bondsmen as provided in Code Section 17-650, or property as approved by the sheriff in the county where the offense was committed."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 17-6-12, relating to unsecured judicial release, requirement, and effect of failure of person charged to appear for trial, as follows:
"17-6-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Bail restricted offense' means the person is charged with an offense of:

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(A) An offense of: (i)(A) Murder or felony murder, as defined in Code Section 16-5-1; (ii)(B) Armed robbery, as defined in Code Section 16-8-41; (iii)(C) Kidnapping, as defined in Code Section 16-5-40; (iv)(D) Rape, as defined in Code Section 16-6-1; (v)(E) Aggravated child molestation, as defined in subsection (c) of Code Section 166-4, unless subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-6-4; (vi)(F) Aggravated sodomy, as defined in Code Section 16-6-2; or (vii)(G) Aggravated sexual battery, as defined in Code Section 16-6-22.2; (B) A felony offense of: (i)(H) Aggravated assault; (ii)(I) Aggravated battery; (iii)(J) Hijacking a motor vehicle in the first degree; (iv)(K) Aggravated stalking; (v)(L) Child molestation; (vi)(M) Enticing a child for indecent purposes; (vii)(N) Pimping; (viii)(O) Robbery; (viii.1)(P) Burglary; (ix)(Q) Bail jumping; (x)(R) Escape; (xi)(S) Possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes; (xii)(T) Possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers; (xiii)(U) Trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, or methamphetamine; (xiv) (V) Participating in criminal gang activity as defined in Code Section 16-15-3; (xv)(W) Habitual violator; (xvi)(X) Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; (xvii)(Y) Entering an automobile or other mobile vehicle with intent to commit theft or felony, as defined in Code Section 16-8-18; or (xviii)(Z) Stalking; or (C) A misdemeanor offense of: (i)(AA) Crimes involving family violence, as defined in Code Section 19-13-1; or
(ii) Stalking. (BB) Reckless stunt driving, as described in Code Section 40-6-390.1, provided that such offense is the person's second or subsequent offense; (CC) Promoting or organizing an exhibition of drag races or laying drags, as described in Code Section 16-11-43.1; (DD) Laying drags, as defined in Code Section 40-6-251; (EE) Reckless driving, as described in Code Section 40-6-390, provided that such offense is the person's second or subsequent offense;

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(FF) Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, as described in Code Section 406-395; (GG) Obstruction of a law enforcement officer, as described in Code Section 16-1029; (HH) Criminal trespass, as described in Code Section 16-7-21, provided that such offense is the person's second or subsequent offense; (II) Theft by taking, as described in Code Section 16-8-2, provided that such offense is the person's second or subsequent offense; (JJ) Theft by deception, as described in Code Section 16-8-3; (KK) Theft by extortion, as described in Code Section 16-8-16; (LL) Destruction, removal, concealment, encumbrance, or transfer of property subject to security interest, as described in Code Section 16-9-51; (MM) Bribery, as described in Code Section 16-10-2; (NN) Purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana, as described in Code Section 16-13-30; (OO) Forgery, as described in Code Section 16-9-1; (PP) Exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults, elder persons, and residents or obstruction of an investigation, as described in Code Section 16-5-102; (QQ) Battery, as described in Code Section 16-5-23.1; (RR) Voluntary manslaughter, as described in Code Section 16-5-2; (SS) Cruelty to animals, as described in Code Section 16-12-4; (TT) Violation of oath by a public officer, as described in Code Section 16-10-1; (UU) Financial transaction card fraud, as described in Code Section 16-9-33; (VV) Financial transaction card theft, as described in Code Section 16-9-31; (WW) Identity fraud, as described in Code Section 16-9-121; (XX) Racketeering and conspiracy, as described in Code Section 16-14-4; (YY) Trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, as described in Code Section 16-5-46; (ZZ) Failure to appear, as described in Code Section 40-13-63, provided that such offense is the person's second or subsequent offense; (AAA) Domestic terrorism, as described in Code Section 16-11-221; (BBB) Riot, as described in Code Section 16-11-30; (CCC) Inciting to riot, as described in Code Section 16-11-31; (DDD) Unlawful assembly, as described in Code Section 16-11-33; or (EEE) Possession of tools for commission of a crime, as described in Code Section 16-7-20. (2) 'Unsecured judicial release' means any release that does not purport a dollar amount through secured means as provided for in Code Section 17-6-4 or 17-6-50 or property as approved by the sheriff in the county where the offense was committed and that is: (A) On a person's own recognizance; or (B) For the purpose of entering a pretrial release program, a pretrial release and diversion program as provided for in Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 42, or a pretrial

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intervention and diversion program as provided for in Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 15, or pursuant to Uniform Superior Court Rule 27. (b)(1) An elected judge, an appointed judge filling the vacancy of an elected judge, or a judge sitting by designation may issue an unsecured judicial release under subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of this Code section if: (A) Such unsecured judicial release is noted on the release order; (B) The person is not charged with a bail restricted offense; (C) The person has not been convicted of bail jumping as provided in Code Section 16-10-51 within the past five years; and (D) No bench warrant has been issued for the person's arrest based on such person's failure to appear in court within the past five years; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall not apply if such warrant was recalled or issued on the basis of such person's failure to appear for a nonserious traffic offense, as such term is defined in Code Section 35-3-37. (2) A person who is ineligible for unsecured judicial release pursuant to subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (1) of this subsection may contest his or her ineligibility on the basis that his or her criminal history record information is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading. In such instance, the prosecuting attorney shall bear the burden of establishing such person's ineligibility. (c) An elected judge, an appointed judge filling the vacancy of an elected judge, or a judge sitting by designation may issue an unsecured judicial release under subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of this Code section if: (1) Such such unsecured judicial release is noted on the release order; and (2) The person is not charged with a bail restricted offense. (d) No person charged with a bail restricted offense shall be eligible for release by any judge on an unsecured judicial release. Such persons charged with a bail restricted offense shall only be eligible for release through the use of secured means as provided in Code Sections 17-6-4 and 17-6-5, professional bondsmen as provided in Code Section 17-6-50, or property as approved by the sheriff in the county where the offense was committed. Except as provided in subsection subsections (b) and subsection (c) of this Code section and in addition to other laws regarding the release of an accused person, the judge of any court having jurisdiction over a person charged with committing an offense against the criminal laws of this state shall have authority, in his or her sound discretion and in appropriate cases, to authorize the release of the person on an unsecured judicial release only unless such person is charged with a bail restricted offense. (e) Upon the failure of a person released on an unsecured judicial release to appear for trial, if the release is not otherwise conditioned by the court, absent a finding of sufficient excuse to appear, the court shall summarily issue an order for his or her arrest which shall be enforced as in cases of forfeited bonds. (f) Prior to issuing an unsecured judicial release, a judge shall, in addition to the considerations provided for in Code Section 17-6-1, consider the accused person's criminal history record information that is available at such time.

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(g) Notwithstanding other laws regarding the release of an accused person, no person sentenced pursuant to subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 17-10-7 shall be eligible for release by any judge on an unsecured judicial release. Such person shall only be eligible for release through the use of secured means as provided in Code Sections 17-6-4 and 17-6-5, professional bondsmen as provided in Code Section 17-6-50, or property as approved by the sheriff in the county where the offense was committed."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 17-6-15, relating to necessity for commitment where bail tendered and accepted, opportunity for bail, receipt of bail after commitment and imprisonment, imprisonment of person who offers bond for amount of bail set, and effect upon common-law authority of court, by adding three new paragraphs to subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(4) No more than three cash bonds may be posted per year by any individual, corporation, organization, charity, nonprofit corporation, or group in any jurisdiction. Every individual, corporation, organization, charity, nonprofit corporation, or group that purports to be a charitable bail fund with the purpose of soliciting donations to use for securing the release of accused persons shall be required to submit to the same requirements as any professional surety company, including, without limitation, the requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection and Code Sections 17-6-50, 17-6-50.1, and 17-6-51. (5) Prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General shall have concurrent authority to prosecute any violation of paragraph (4) of this subsection. (6) Any person or entity who violates any part of paragraph (4) of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 17-6-31, relating to surrender of principal by surety, forfeiture of bond, and death of principal, by revising subsections (a) and (d) as follows:
"(a) When the court is not in session, a surety on a bond may surrender the surety's principal to the sheriff or to the responsible law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction in which the case is pending in order to be released from liability. If the sheriff or the responsible law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction refuses such surrender, the surety shall be released from liability."
"(d)(1) Furthermore, the surety shall be released from liability if, prior to entry of judgment, there is:
(A) A deferred sentence; (B) A presentence investigation; (C) A court ordered Entry into a pretrial intervention and diversion program; (D) A court ordered Entry into an educational and rehabilitation program; (E) A fine; (F) A dead docket; or

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(G) Death of the principal; (H) Participation in an accountability court; or (I) Entry into a pretrial release program. (2) Furthermore, the surety may shall be released from liability at the discretion of the court if: (A) The the principal used a false name when he or she was bound over and committed to jail or a correctional institution and was subsequently released from such facility unless the surety knew or should have known had reason to know that the principal used a false name; and (B) The surety shows to the satisfaction of the court that he or she acted with due diligence and used all practical means to secure the attendance of the principal before the court."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 17-6-54, relating to no further compensation after becoming surety, when sum received to be returned to defendant, and right to surrender defendant and to keep sum paid when defendant forfeits, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) No professional bondsman or his or her agents or employees who receive compensation for becoming the surety on a criminal bond shall thereafter receive any other sum in the case as compensation. If the surety surrenders a defendant into the custody of the court, the sheriff, or another law enforcement officer in the jurisdiction where the bond was made before final disposition of the case, the surety is required to return to the principal the compensation received for signing the bond as surety if such surrender of the defendant is for reasons other than:
(1) The defendant's arrest for a crime other than a traffic violation or misdemeanor local ordinance violation; (2) The defendant's cosigner attests in writing the desire to be released from the bond; (3) The defendant fails to provide to the court and the surety the defendant's change of address; (4) The defendant fails to pay any fee due to the surety after being notified by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery that the same is past due; (5) The defendant fails to notify the court and the surety upon leaving the jurisdiction of the court; or (6) The defendant provides false information to the surety."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 17-6-56.1, relating to continuing education programs for bail recovery agents, fee, annual requirement, and certificate of completion, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The fee for continuing education programs for bail recovery agents shall not exceed $125.00 $250.00 annually."

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SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 17-6-70, relating to when forfeiture occurs, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) An appearance bond shall not be forfeited unless the clerk of the court gave the surety at least 72 hours' written notice, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the time of the required appearance of the principal. Notice shall not be necessary if the time for appearance is within 72 hours from the time of arrest, provided the time for appearance is stated on the bond, or where the principal is given actual notice in open court."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 17-6-71, relating to execution hearing on failure of principal to appear, as follows:
"17-6-71. (a) The judge shall, at the end of the court day, upon the failure of the principal to appear, forfeit the bond, issue a bench warrant for the principal's arrest, and order an execution hearing not sooner than 120 days but not later than 150 days after such failure to appear. Notice of the execution hearing shall be served by the clerk of the court in which the bond forfeiture occurred within ten days of such failure to appear by certified mail or by electronic means as provided in Code Section 17-6-50 to the surety at the address listed on the bond or by personal service to the surety within ten days of such failure to appear at its home office or to its designated registered agent. Service shall be considered complete upon the mailing of such certified notice. Such ten-day notice shall be adhered to strictly. If notice of the execution hearing is not served as specified in this subsection, the surety shall be relieved of liability on the appearance bond The judge shall, at the end of the court day, upon the failure of the principal to appear, forfeit the bond and issue a bench warrant for the principal's arrest. If the forfeiture and bench warrant are not issued and signed within ten days of the failure to appear, the surety shall be relieved of liability on the appearance bond. Upon forfeiting the bond, the judge shall order an execution hearing not sooner than 150 days but not later than 180 days after such failure to appear. Notice of the execution hearing and a copy of the bench warrant shall be served by the clerk of the court in which the bond forfeiture occurred within ten days of such failure to appear by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by electronic means as provided in Code Section 17-6-50 to the surety at the address listed on the bond or by personal service to the surety within ten days of such failure to appear at its home office or to its designated registered agent. Service shall be considered complete upon the mailing of such certified notice. Such ten-day notice shall be adhered to strictly. If notice of the execution hearing and bench warrant are not served as specified in this subsection, the surety shall be relieved of liability on the appearance bond. (b) If at the execution hearing it is determined that judgment should be entered, the judge shall so order and a writ of fieri facias shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the court where such judgment is entered. Notice of the judgment shall be served by the clerk of the court in which entry of judgment occurred within ten days of such entry by certified

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mail, return receipt requested, or by electronic means as provided in Code Section 17-650 to the surety at the address listed on the bond or by personal service to the surety within ten days of such entry of judgment at its home office or to its designated registered agent. Service shall be considered complete upon the mailing of such certified notice. Such ten-day notice shall be adhered to strictly. If the notice of the judgment is not served in the time frame as specified in this subsection, the surety shall be relieved of liability on the appearance bond, the judgment shall be marked satisfied, and the writ of fieri facias shall be canceled. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to all bail bonds, whether returnable to superior court, state court, probate court, magistrate court, or municipal court."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 17-6-72, relating to conditions not warranting forfeiture of bond for failure to appear and remission of forfeiture, by revising subsections (b), (c), (c.1), (d), and (e) as follows:
"(b) No judgment shall be rendered on a forfeiture of any appearance bond if it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the principal on the bond was prevented from attending because he or she was detained by reason of arrest, sentence, or confinement in a penal institution or jail in the State of Georgia, or so detained in another jurisdiction, or because he or she was involuntarily confined or detained pursuant to court order in a mental institution in the State of Georgia or in another jurisdiction. An official written Written notice of the holding institution in which the principal is being detained or confined shall be considered proof of the principal's detention or confinement. Such notice may be sent from the holding institution by mail or e-mail or delivered by hand or by facsimile machine. Upon the presentation of such written notice to the clerk of the proper court, the prosecuting attorney, and the sheriff or other law enforcement officer having jurisdiction over the case, along with a letter of intent to pay all costs of returning the principal to the jurisdiction of the court, such notice and letter shall serve as the surety's request for a detainer or hold to be placed on the principal. Should there be a failure to place a detainer or hold within ten business days of the surety's service of a detainer or hold request, and after such presentation of such notice and letter of intent to pay costs, the surety shall then be relieved of the liability for the appearance bond without further order of the court. (c) No judgment shall be rendered on a forfeiture of any appearance bond if it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that prior to the entry of the judgment on the forfeiture the principal on the bond is in the custody of the sheriff or other responsible law enforcement agency. An official written Written notice of the holding institution in which the principal is being detained or confined shall be considered proof of the principal's detention or confinement. Such notice may be sent from the holding institution by mail or e-mail or delivered by hand or by facsimile machine. Upon presentation of such written notice to the clerk of the proper court, the prosecuting attorney, and the sheriff or other law enforcement officer having jurisdiction over the case along with a letter of intent to pay all costs of returning the principal to the jurisdiction of the court, such notice

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and letter shall serve as the surety's request for a detainer or hold to be placed against the principal. Should there be a failure to place a detainer or hold within ten business days of the surety's service of a detainer or hold request, and after presentation of such notice and letter of intent to pay costs, the surety shall then be relieved of the liability for the appearance bond without further order of the court. (c.1) No judgment shall be rendered on a forfeiture of any appearance bond if it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the principal on the bond was prevented from attending because he or she was deported or removed from the United States by federal authorities. Official documentation from a federal official or agency shall be considered proof of the principal's deportation or removal. Such documentation may be delivered by mail or email or delivered by hand or by facsimile machine. (d) In cases in which subsection (e) of this Code section is not applicable, the court shall order remission under the following conditions:
(1) Provided the bond amount, including all surcharges, has been paid within 120 150 days after entry of the judgment and the delay has not prevented prosecution of the principal and upon application filed within 120 150 days from the payment of judgment with prior notice to the prosecuting attorney of such application, said court shall direct remission of 95 percent of the bond amount, including all surcharges, remitted to the surety if the principal is produced, surrendered, or otherwise appears before the court that has jurisdiction of the bond or if the surety provides proof of the principal's incarceration or confinement in another jurisdiction or proof of the principal's death within such 120 150 day period following payment of the judgment; (2) Provided the bond amount, including all surcharges, has been paid within 120 150 days after the entry of judgment and the delay has not prevented prosecution of the principal, should the surety, within two years of the principal's failure to appear, locate the principal in the custody of the sheriff in the jurisdiction where the bond was made or in another jurisdiction causing the return of the principal to the jurisdiction where the bond was made, apprehend, surrender, or produce the principal, if the apprehension or surrender of the principal is substantially procured or caused by the surety, or if the location of the principal by the surety causes the adjudication of the principal in the jurisdiction in which the bond was made, the surety shall be entitled to a refund of 50 percent of the bond amount. The application for 50 percent remission shall be filed no later than 30 days following the expiration of the two-year period following the date of judgment upon application filed within 60 days following the expiration of the twoyear period following the date of judgment with prior notice to the prosecuting attorney of such application, said court shall direct remission of 50 percent of the bond amount, including all surcharges, remitted to the surety if the principal is produced, surrendered, or otherwise appears before the court that has jurisdiction of the bond or if the surety provides proof of the principal's incarceration or confinement in another jurisdiction, proof of the principal's death, or proof that surrender of the principal was denied by the sheriff or other responsible law enforcement officer within such two-year period following payment of the judgment; or

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(3) Remission One hundred percent remission shall be granted upon condition of the payment of court costs and of the expenses of returning the principal to the jurisdiction by the surety. (e)(1) If, within 120 150 days from entry of the judgment, the surety surrenders the principal to the sheriff or responsible law enforcement officer, or said surrender has been denied by the sheriff or responsible law enforcement officer, or the surety locates the principal in custody in another jurisdiction, the surety shall only be required to pay costs and 5 percent of the face amount of the bond, which amount includes all surcharges. If it is shown to the satisfaction of the court, by the presentation of competent evidence from the sheriff or the holding institution, that said surrender has been made or denied or that the principal is in custody in another jurisdiction or that said surrender has been made and that 5 percent of the face amount of the bond and all costs have been tendered to the sheriff, the court shall direct that the judgment be marked satisfied and that the writ of fieri facias be canceled.
(2)(A) The court shall direct that the judgment be marked satisfied and that the writ of fieri facias be canceled, if within 120 150 days from entry of the judgment, the surety:
(i) Tenders an amount equal to 5 percent of the face amount of the bond and all costs to the sheriff; and (ii) Provides, in writing, the court and the prosecuting attorney for the court that has jurisdiction of the bond with competent evidence giving probable cause to believe that the principal is located in another jurisdiction within the United States and states that it will provide for the reasonable remuneration for the rendition of the principal, as estimated by the sheriff; and (B) The prosecuting attorney for the court that has jurisdiction of the bond: (i) Declines, in writing, to authorize or facilitate extradition; or (ii) Within ten business days of the notice provided pursuant to division (2)(A)(ii) of this subsection, fails to enter the appropriate extradition approval code into the computerized files maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Crime Information Center, thereby indicating an unwillingness to extradite the principal."

SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Gaines of the 120th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 63.

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

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum

E Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh

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N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver E Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 97, nays 69.

The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 876. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Williams of the 148th, Dickey of the 145th, Wade of the 9th, Chastain of the 7th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 7, 10, and 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to update terminology; to revise procedures concerning incorporators of banks and trust companies; to revise requirements of articles of incorporation of banks and trust companies; to revise procedures concerning approval of banks and trust companies; to revise provisions concerning certain loans made by credit unions; to remove a

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requirement that certain mortgage brokers register with the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for certain requirements of foreign banks; to provide for refund of installment loan closing fees; to revise requirements of merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; to provide for exceptions; to revise the definition of bona fide discount points; to conform cross-references; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford E Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

E Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott
Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 992. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Ballard of the 147th, Williams of the 148th and Dickey of the 145th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fourth judge of the superior courts of the Houston Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authorities of the counties comprising the Houston Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford E Crowe E Cummings
Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Persinger

E Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott
Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 130. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Collins of the 71st, Hitchens of the 161st, Werkheiser of the 157th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for student loan repayment for peace officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for continued eligibility requirements; to provide for student loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for maximum student loan repayment amounts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for student loan repayment for peace officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for continued eligibility requirements; to provide for student loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for maximum student loan repayment amounts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency;

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to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, is amended by adding a new subpart to read as follows:
"Subpart 7B
20-3-465. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Course of study' means an undergraduate degree program. (2) 'Eligible applicant' means a person who is a legal resident of this state as established by rules and regulations of the authority and:
(A) Became employed as a full-time peace officer in this state for the first time on or after January 1, 2024, is currently employed as a full-time peace officer in this state, and has completed a course of study; or (B) Is currently employed as a full-time peace officer in this state, has been so employed for at least a year, and is enrolled in a course of study in the field of criminal justice. (3) 'Peace officer' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 35-8-2. (4) 'Recipient' means an eligible applicant who applied for and was approved by the authority for student loan repayment under this Code section. (5) 'Student loan' means debt incurred by a recipient that is: (A) Evidenced by a promissory note which required the funds received to be used to pay for the cost of attendance for a course of study of the recipient; (B) Not in default at the time of application for repayment under this Code section; and (C) Not subject to an existing service obligation or to repayment through another student loan repayment or loan forgiveness program or to repayment as a condition of employment. (b) The authority is authorized to approve the applications of eligible applicants submitted in accordance with rules and regulations established by the authority governing the student loan repayment application process. (c) The authority is authorized to provide for the repayment of student loans held by a recipient in consideration of the recipient performing services as a full-time peace officer. A student loan repayment made pursuant to this Code section shall be paid in such manner as the authority shall establish by rules and regulations. (d)(1) Each recipient, before being granted any student loan repayment, shall enter into a student loan repayment agreement with the authority agreeing to the terms and

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conditions upon which the student loan repayment is granted, including such terms and conditions set forth in this Code section. (2) The authority shall have the power to terminate a student loan repayment agreement at any time for any cause deemed sufficient by the authority, provided that such power shall not be arbitrarily or unreasonably exercised. (e) Each student loan repayment agreement entered into with the authority pursuant to this Code section shall be signed by the director of the authority and by the recipient and shall: (1) Provide for repayment of the recipient's student loans in a total amount as the authority shall determine, but not exceeding a maximum of $20,000.00 or the total student loan debt of the recipient, whichever is less, to be paid out over a term of not more than five years in installments made on an annual basis; (2) Provide that any payment made by the authority under a student loan repayment agreement shall be made in consideration of services rendered by the recipient as a fulltime peace officer; and (3) Require that the recipient remain a legal resident of this state as established by rules and regulations of the authority and be employed as a full-time peace officer in this state at all times during the term of the agreement. (f) The authority shall adopt such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section. (g) Student loan repayment for recipients having entered into a student loan repayment agreement with the authority pursuant to this Code section shall be contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly for the purposes of this Code section in annual appropriations Acts of the General Assembly."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Gambill of the 15th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 130.

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

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford E Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell

E Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott
Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 318. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Thomas of the 21st, Mainor of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the reestablishment of the Office of Charter School Compliance under the State Charter Schools Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendments were read:

Senate Amendment #1

The Senate moves to amend HB 318 (LC 49 1351S) by inserting after "so as" on line 2: "to revise the eligibility criteria for certain capital outlay grants for low-wealth school systems;

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to provide for the authority of the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations;"
By replacing line 22 with the following: secondary education, is amended by revising subsection (d) and adding two new subsections to Code Section 20-2-262, relating to low-wealth capital outlay grants to local school systems and criteria for eligibility, to read as follows:
"(d) Local Except as provided for in subsection (d.1) of this Code section and subject to available funding, local school systems which meet the following criteria shall be eligible for a low-wealth capital outlay grant:
(1)(A)(i) The amount of sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is currently ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count or was so ranked during any of the three most recently completed school years; and (ii) The value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is currently ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count or was so ranked during any of the three most recently completed school years; (B) For local school systems in which the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of eligible local school systems receiving such sales tax revenues, such systems may submit a request to the department for consideration; provided, however, that the local school system shall be required to commit the equivalent of five years of such revenues for the project. The department shall consider factors such as the high cost of a project, the local school system's ability to manage the project on its own, and the needs of the local school system, in determining whether to approve a project pursuant to this subparagraph; or (C) For local school systems that are consolidating educational facilities that are more than 35 years old in accordance with a local facilities plan, the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues for a local school system over a five-year period would not generate the required local contribution, as determined pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section; (2) The local school system's millage rate for maintenance and operation is at least 12 mills or an equivalent millage thereof; (3) A special purpose local option sales tax is in effect in the local school district or the local school system has in place a millage rate for debt service on bonds, or both; and (4) The local school system uses prototypical specifications as defined by the State Board of Education for the project. (d.1) If the Department of Education determines that a local school system's systemwide eligible need has been met as a result of such local school system having received a capital outlay grant pursuant to subparagraph (d)(1)(B) or (d)(1)(C) of this Code section, then such local school system shall not be eligible to receive another capital

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outlay grant pursuant to subparagraph (d)(1)(B) or (d)(1)(C) of this Code section for a period of ten years from the date such grant was received." "(g) The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section. Such rules shall provide for, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(1) The prioritization of eligible local school systems in the event that available funds are not sufficient to cover the full amount of capital outlay grants provided for in this Code section. In such event, eligible local school systems with lesser amounts of special purpose local option sales tax revenues shall be prioritized over eligible local school systems with higher amounts of such revenues; and (2) The manner and method by which the Department of Education shall determine whether a local school system's system-wide eligible need has been met as a result of such local school system having received a capital outlay grant pursuant to subparagraph (d)(1)(B) or (d)(1)(C) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 20-2-2063.1,
By renumbering the remaining sections accordingly.
Senate Amendment #2
The Senate moves to amend the substitute to HB 318 (LC 49 1351S) by inserting after "applicability;" on line 17 the following: to amend Code Section 20-2-506 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions and authority to enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease purchase contracts, so as to revise definitions;
By replacing line 279 with the following: Code Section 20-2-506 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions and authority to enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease purchase contracts, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Energy cost savings measure' means a facility alteration, a training program incidental to the contract, or an equipment purchase to be used in building a retrofit, addition, or renovation or in new construction which reduces energy or water consumption, wastewater production, or operating costs, or is designed to generate revenue, and includes, but is not limited to, any one of the following: (A) Insulating the building structure or structures within the building, including caulking or weather-stripping; (B) Installing storm windows or doors, multiglazed windows or doors, heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated window or door systems, or other window or door systems designed to reduce energy consumption;

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(C) Installing automated or computerized energy control systems; (D) Modifying or replacing heating, ventilating, or air-conditioning systems; (E) Replacing or modifying lighting fixtures to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system; (F) Improving indoor air quality to conform to the applicable state or local building code requirements; (G) Installing energy recovery systems; (H) Installing cogeneration systems that produce steam or forms of energy such as heat and electricity for use primarily within a building or complex of buildings; (I) Life safety measures that provide long-term operating cost reductions and are in compliance with state and local codes, and building operation programs that reduce operating costs; and (J) Any other measure not otherwise defined in this Code section which is designed to reduce energy or water consumption, reduce wastewater production, avoid capital costs, or achieve similar efficiency gains by the county, independent, or area school system. (2) 'Guaranteed energy saving savings performance contract' means a contract for the implementation of one or more energy cost savings measures providing that all payments except obligations on termination of the contract before its expiration are to be made over time and the energy cost savings are guaranteed to the extent necessary to make payments for the contract. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, each county, independent, or area school system in this state shall be authorized to enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease purchase contracts of all kinds for the acquisition of goods, materials, real and personal property, services, and supplies, provided that any such contract shall contain provisions for the following: (1) The contract shall terminate absolutely and without further obligation on the part of the school system at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed as provided in this Code section; (2) The contract may provide for automatic renewal unless positive action is taken by the school system to terminate such contract, and the nature of such action shall be determined by the school system and specified in the contract; (3) The contract shall state the total obligation of the school system for the calendar year of execution and shall further state the total obligation which will be incurred in each calendar year renewal term, if renewed; (4) The total combined annual payments for contracts under this Code section and contracts of such school system under Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution in any calendar year, excluding guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, shall not exceed an amount equal to 7.5 percent of the total local revenue collected for maintenance and operation of the school system in the most recently completed fiscal year; provided, however, that the foregoing limitation shall not apply

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to contracts with other public educational entities, including school systems in this state, for the education of students; and (5) For each guaranteed energy savings performance contract, a school system shall document the historical energy cost of each structure affected for a period of at least one year prior to the date of the contract and shall document the monthly energy cost and monthly energy savings of each affected structure for the life of the contract."

SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Hilton of the 48th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments to HB 318.

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

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore
Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J
Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford E Crowe E Cummings
Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts N Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

E Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott
Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 147, nays 10.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 997. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Miller of the 62nd, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Barnes of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sarah Lynn McFather; and for other purposes.
HR 998. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th, New of the 64th and Gullett of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Randy K. Riggs; and for other purposes.
HR 999. By Representative Henderson of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month and commending Dr. Jandria "Jan" Jackson; and for other purposes.
HR 1000. By Representative Henderson of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month and commending Dr. Makeeta Rayton; and for other purposes.
HR 1001. By Representative Washburn of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of REALTORS and recognizing February 8, 2024, as REALTOR Day at the Dome; and for other purposes.
HR 1002. By Representative Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Frederic Alan "Fred" Harris; and for other purposes.
HR 1003. By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Taylor of the 173rd, Houston of the 170th and Dempsey of the 13th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1004. By Representative Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2024, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1005. By Representatives Horner of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending members of the Catoosa County Public Schools Superintendent's Student Advisory Council; and for other purposes.
HR 1006. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Wiedower of the 121st, Frye of the 122nd and Rhodes of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.
HR 1007. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Wiedower of the 121st, Frye of the 122nd and Rhodes of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Georgia Women's Soccer team for an outstanding 2023 season; and for other purposes.
HR 1008. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th and Thomas of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Dwight Boone and congratulating him on the occasion of his 17th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1009. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Crawford of the 84th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Onie Pressley, Columbia Elementary School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1010. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Chastain of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delmar Laselle Land, Jr., on being named the Gilmer County Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 1011. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025; and for other purposes.
HR 1012. By Representatives New of the 64th, Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Smith of the 18th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending GreyStone Power Corporation for outstanding service to its members; and for other purposes.
HR 1013. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Carson of the 46th, Martin of the 49th, Park of the 107th and Ridley of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Perimeter College at Georgia State University on the grand occasion of its 60th anniversary; and for other purposes. A RESOLUTION
HR 1014. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th, New of the 64th and Gullett of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11-17, 2024, as Future Business Leaders of America Week in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1015. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th, New of the 64th and Gullett of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2024, as National Vending Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1016. By Representatives Martinez of the 111th, Carpenter of the 4th, Cox of the 28th, Chastain of the 7th, Fleming of the 114th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 21, 2024, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1017. By Representative Mainor of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Reshard Snellings; and for other purposes.

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HR 1018. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Mitchell of the 88th, Neal of the 79th, Bell of the 75th, Thomas of the 65th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2024, as Black Business Expansion Day; and for other purposes.

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Kennard of the101st, Buckner of the 137th et al., Moore of the 91st, Kendrick of the 95th, and Wiedower of the 121st.

Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 447 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 978 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 933 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 997 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Sixteenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D E Collins Cooper Corbett

Cox Crawford Crowe Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Gaines Gambill E Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett E Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton

Hitchens E Holcomb
Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis

McClain McCollum McDonald E Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye E Panitch Paris Park Parrish E Parsons Persinger Petrea Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz Sampson Schofield

Scoggins E Scott
Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, M E Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Washburn Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Cannon of the 58th, Carson of the 46th, Carter of the 93rd, Clark of the 108th, Cummings of the 39th, Draper of the 90th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Frye of the 122nd, Holly of the 116th, Jenkins of the 136th,

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Lim of the 98th, Oliver of the 82nd, Pirkle of the 169th, Sharper of the 177th, Werkheiser of the 157th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Mike Franklin, The Torch Worship Center, Cornelia, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1135. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Dexter; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1136. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Gullett of the 19th, Leverett of the 123rd, Persinger of the 119th, Cameron of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to revise a definition; to clarify that stalking and aggravated stalking can be committed both directly and indirectly; to provide that each violation of stalking and aggravated stalking constitutes a separate offense and shall not merge with any other offense; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to revise the information to be supplied in family violence reports; to provide for periodic audits of police agencies with regard to the completion and filing of such reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1137. By Representative Kendrick of the 95th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-7-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to form of indictment by grand jury, so as to prohibit the disclosure of grand juror names; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1138. By Representative Kendrick of the 95th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-10-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fund administrator and investments relative to the Invest Georgia Fund, so as to provide for an additional factor that the fund administrator shall consider in the selection of venture capital funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HB 1139. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Oliver of the 82nd, Miller of the 62nd and Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education,

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so as to provide for free meals to public school students enrolled in after-school education programs or summer school education programs; to provide for policies, rules, and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1140. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Haralson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $10,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4087), as amended, so as to increase the amount of the exemption and repeal a maximum income restriction; to provide for a definition; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1141. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th and Mathis of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Telfair County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead up to a maximum amount; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1142. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Gullett of the 19th, Jones of the 25th, Hilton of the 48th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and

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businesses, so as to remove the residency requirement for the issuance of licenses by endorsement for certain professions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1143. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th and Mathis of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Telfair County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead up to a maximum amount; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1144. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Gullett of the 19th, Jones of the 25th, Hilton of the 48th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to change certain requirements for the issuance of licenses by endorsement for spouses of active or transitioning members of the armed forces to conform to federal law; to conform certain requirements for license by endorsement for certain professions to those of spouses of active or transitioning members of the armed forces; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1145. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for education purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are disabled and who do not have a gross income from all sources, including Social Security and any other retirement or disability income and including the income of all

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members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $20,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding year, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4900), so as to increase the income cap to $36,000.00; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1146. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st and Petrea of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ground-water use generally, so as to require the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to issue water permits to private companies in areas where no public service can be provided within a period of 12 months; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1147. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th, New of the 64th and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Paulding County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1148. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th, New of the 64th and Gullett of the 19th:
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an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1149. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Sainz of the 180th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to require local constitutional officers to annually report audits of discretionary funds to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1150. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Corbett of the 174th, Sainz of the 180th, Pirkle of the 169th and Crowe of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-73.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tinting of windows or windshields of motor vehicles, so as to provide that fingerprints shall not be obtained for offenses relating to operation of a motor vehicle with unauthorized levels of window or windshield tinting or unlawful installation of such; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1151. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Prince of the 132nd, Alexander of the 66th, Gladney of the 130th, Barton of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring alumni of Southern University; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance

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with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1152. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Carson of the 46th, Powell of the 33rd, Persinger of the 119th, Gullett of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical service, so as to enact "The Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2024"; to provide definitions; to allow customers of an electric utility to aggregate demand from multiple locations and subscribe to certain off-site solar facilities; to provide for nondiscriminatory interconnection of such facilities; to provide for consumer protections for customers; to allow customers to access their own meter usage and provide such usage data to authorized third parties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1153. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Martin of the 49th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Anderson of the 10th and Huddleston of the 72nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to enact the "Homeowners Protection Act"; to provide for a rental intention affidavit regarding dispossessory proceedings; to provide for removal of affidavit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1154. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Oliver of the 82nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Williams of the 37th and Glaize of the 67th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to mandate Medicaid coverage when pediatricians offer and perform maternal screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1155. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Oliver of the 82nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Williams of the 37th and Glaize of the 67th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-58.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Newborn Baby and Mother Protection Act," minimum health policy coverage, prohibited actions by insurance providers, and required notice to mother, so as to mandate coverage when pediatricians offer and provide mothers with screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1156. By Representatives Jackson of the 68th, Holly of the 116th, Bazemore of the 69th and Glaize of the 67th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, regarding landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1157. By Representatives Jackson of the 68th, Holly of the 116th, Bazemore of the 69th and Glaize of the 67th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as provide that a violation of the statute limiting certain rent increases is an unlawful business practice; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for rent increase limits; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for defense in eviction actions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1158. By Representatives Jackson of the 68th, Drenner of the 85th, Barnes of the 86th, Taylor of the 92nd and Bazemore of the 69th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding alimony and child support, so as to authorize postmajority child support when such child is enrolled in and attending an institution of postsecondary education; to provide for conditions and requirements; to require courts to consider certain factors when determining the amount of such support; to provide for enforcement of such support; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1159. By Representatives Jackson of the 68th, Bruce of the 61st, Holly of the 116th, Clark of the 108th and Reese of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that certain persons disqualified from holding office pursuant to operation of the United States Constitution shall not be nominated or elected to office; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vacation of office, so as to provide for vacation of office by operation of certain provisions of the United States Constitution or by engaging in activities that could result in a person being defined as a subversive person; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1160. By Representatives Jackson of the 68th, Holly of the 116th, Evans of the 89th, Moore of the 91st and Draper of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to prohibit the sale, transfer, use, possession, importation, or manufacture of certain firearms and magazines; to provide for the continued possession of certain firearms and magazines; to provide for exceptions and exemptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1161. By Representatives Ballard of the 147th, Sainz of the 180th, Petrea of the 166th, Reese of the 140th, Bonner of the 73rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1162. By Representatives Knight of the 134th, Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Carson of the 46th and Martin of the 49th:
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 revise the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1163. By Representatives Knight of the 134th, Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Carson of the 46th and Martin of the 49th:
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 revise the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1164. By Representatives Miller of the 62nd, Smith of the 18th, LaHood of the 175th, Buckner of the 137th, Fleming of the 114th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide for the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for an exception;

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to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1165. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Reeves of the 99th, Dempsey of the 13th, Parrish of the 158th and Hilton of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-6A-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership, vacancies, and membership not bar to holding public office, so as to replace the chairperson of the Governor's Office of Children and Families with the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities on the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1166. By Representative Jones of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1167. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Erwin of the 32nd, Lumsden of the 12th, Yearta of the 152nd, Cheokas of the 151st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to remove a provision prioritizing low-performing schools applicable to the award of grants to public schools by a nonprofit corporation incorporated by the Georgia Foundation for Public Education for such purpose; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1168. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, DeLoach of the 167th, Sainz of the 180th, Vance of the 133rd, Reeves of the 99th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the notation of certain medical conditions and disabilities on driver's licenses; to require police officers to consider certain medical conditions and disabilities when investigating persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; to provide for the determination and verification of such conditions or disabilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

HB 1169. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Smith of the 138th, DeLoach of the 167th, Vance of the 133rd, Reeves of the 99th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to authorize the director of the Environmental Protection Division to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

HR 996. By Representative Williams of the 148th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Tyee Browne and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1113 HB 1115 HB 1117

HB 1114 HB 1116 HB 1118

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HB 1119 HB 1121 HB 1123 HB 1125 HB 1127 HB 1129 HB 1131 HB 1133 HR 979 SB 377

HB 1120 HB 1122 HB 1124 HB 1126 HB 1128 HB 1130 HB 1132 HB 1134 SB 333 SB 386

Representative Parsons of the 44th District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 300 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ridley of the 22nd
Secretary

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 333 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 16th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HB 915

Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 (Substitute)(App-Burns-159th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 158 HB 883 HB 1035

Courts; change name of Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to DeKalb Judicial Circuit (Substitute)(Judy-Mitchell-88th) State government; county boards of health to conduct meetings via teleconference; authorize (Substitute)(GAff-Seabaugh-34th) Pharmacies; board regulates sale and supply of opioid antagonists through vending machines; authorize (PH-Cooper-45th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 189. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Dolezal of the 27th, Brass of the 28th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Moore of the 53rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that the text portions of ballots produced by ballot marking devices shall be counted for vote tabulation and recounts purposes instead of any machine coding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 332. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Hatchett of the 50th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-18-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, authority, membership, ex parte communications, governance, disciplinary actions, confidentiality, and privileged nature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 344. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Brass of the 28th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 373. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Halpern of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-10A-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy, so as to provide for the issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for marriage and family therapists; to provide a definition; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 405. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Gooch of the 51st, Hickman of the 4th, Kennedy of the 18th, Still of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31C of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Completion Special Schools Act," so as to lower the age of eligibility from 18 to 16 for certain students to be enrolled in a completion special school; to revise definitions; to provide for

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reports of cohort graduation rates by local school system and by completion special school; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 877. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Chattooga County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 189. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Dolezal of the 27th, Brass of the 28th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Moore of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that the text portions of ballots produced by ballot marking devices shall be counted for vote tabulation and recounts purposes instead of any machine coding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 332. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Hatchett of the 50th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-18-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, authority, membership, ex parte communications, governance, disciplinary actions, confidentiality, and privileged nature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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SB 344. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Brass of the 28th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 373. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Halpern of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-10A-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy, so as to provide for the issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for marriage and family therapists; to provide a definition; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 405. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Gooch of the 51st, Hickman of the 4th, Kennedy of the 18th, Still of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31C of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Completion Special Schools Act," so as to lower the age of eligibility from 18 to 16 for certain students to be enrolled in a completion special school; to revise definitions; to provide for reports of cohort graduation rates by local school system and by completion special school; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Au of the 50th et al., Frazier of the 126th et al., Dubnik of the 29th et al., Momtahan of the 17th, Martin of the 49th et al., Jasperse of the 11th, Parrish of the 158th et al., and Miller of the 62nd et al.

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By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment:
HB 53. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Meeks of the 178th, Pirkle of the 169th, Dickey of the 145th and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry, so as to provide that the State Board of Registration for Foresters is an independent state agency attached to the State Forestry Commission for administrative purposes only; to require confirmation of the Senate for members of the State Board of Registration for Foresters appointed by the Governor; to authorize the board to issue cease and desist orders and issue additional penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
HB 974. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Anderson of the 10th, Leverett of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to require the Secretary of State to establish and maintain a state-wide system for the posting of scanned paper ballots; to provide for minimum resolution requirements for such scans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House stood at ease.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 805 having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of hearing an address from the Honorable Michael P. Boggs, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was called to order by the President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones.
The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.
The Honorable Michael P. Boggs appeared upon the floor of the House and addressed the Joint Session.

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Senator Kennedy of the 18th moved that the Joint Session of the General Assembly be now dissolved, and the motion prevailed.
The President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, announced the Joint Session dissolved.
The Speaker called the House to order.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 915. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023, so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

PART I

An Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023, is amended by striking everything following the Part I designation up to but not including the Part II designation and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:

The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.991)
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA
93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds

$67,399,595,332 $18,505,731,870
$92,749,020 $227,917,447 $14,163,709 $18,693,550 $1,499,458,281
$81,759,372 $73,608,754 $16,975,266 $9,445,897,681 $47,852,222
$3,126,552
$52,654,959 $468,210,759
$1,263,048 $368,253,772
$6,093,147,478 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$5,888,581,282 $3,769,636,824
$139,386,524 $702,914,600
$692,038 $1,275,951,296 $37,512,773,362

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Ambulance Provider Fees Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Fireworks Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund Georgia Transit Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Hospital Provider Payment Lottery Funds Motor Fuel Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Solid Waste Trust Funds State Children's Trust Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Transportation Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$8,996,085 $1,913,773 $3,145,263 $2,127,728 $23,597,313 $17,493,568 $407,945,221 $1,511,932,238 $2,185,931,199 $155,666,898
$200,199 $7,666,636 $1,285,459 $32,817,182,583 $148,572,487 $202,324,801 $15,088,506 $1,703,405 $5,475,662,230 $4,841,705,870 $280,857,262 $147,348,067 $205,751,031

Section 1: Georgia Senate Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$16,267,183 $16,267,183 $16,267,183

1.1. Lieutenant Governor's Office

Total Funds

$1,844,968

State Funds

$1,844,968

State General Funds

$1,844,968

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,791,231

$1,791,231

Increase funds for legislative operations, staff retention initiatives, and growth of field constituent programs.

$53,737

$53,737

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,844,968

$1,844,968

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office Total Funds

$1,530,926

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State Funds

$1,530,926

State General Funds

$1,530,926

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,486,336

$1,486,336

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$44,590

$44,590

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,530,926

$1,530,926

1.3. Senate

Total Funds

$12,891,289

State Funds

$12,891,289

State General Funds

$12,891,289

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$12,641,289

$12,721,241

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$250,000

$170,048

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,891,289

$12,891,289

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497

2.1. House of Representatives

Total Funds

$25,001,497

State Funds

$25,001,497

State General Funds

$25,001,497

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$24,410,039

$24,410,039

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$103,257

$103,257

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$488,201

$488,201

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,001,497

$25,001,497

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$19,089,902 $19,089,902 $19,089,902

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3.1. Ancillary Activities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch

of government.

Total Funds

$12,098,092

State Funds

$12,098,092

State General Funds

$12,098,092

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$11,475,730

$11,475,730

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$23,316

$23,316

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$599,046

$599,046

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,098,092

$12,098,092

3.2. Legislative Fiscal Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the

legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and

commitments.

Total Funds

$1,553,767

State Funds

$1,553,767

State General Funds

$1,553,767

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,515,680

$1,515,680

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$7,773

$7,773

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$30,314

$30,314

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,553,767

$1,553,767

3.3. Office of Legislative Counsel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and

counsel for members of the General Assembly.

Total Funds

$5,438,043

State Funds

$5,438,043

State General Funds

$5,438,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,300,936

$5,300,936

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$31,088

$31,088

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$106,019

$106,019

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,438,043

$5,438,043

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Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$46,234,825 $60,000 $60,000
$46,174,825 $46,174,825

4.1. Audit and Assurance Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for

State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to

facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,

the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance

Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to conduct performance

audits; to perform special examinations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct

reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and

non-profit organizations contracting with the State; and to provide state financial

information online to promote transparency in government.

Total Funds

$37,853,256

Other Funds

$60,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$60,000

State Funds

$37,793,256

State General Funds

$37,793,256

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$36,680,185

$36,740,185

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$239,393

$239,393

Provide funds for personal services for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.(H:No)

$0

$0

Provide one-time funds to invest in expanding DOAA's strategic data analytics capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize our services to the legislature, clients, and the public.

$873,678

$873,678

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,793,256

$37,853,256

4.2. Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

Department programs.

Total Funds

$3,184,018

State Funds

$3,184,018

State General Funds

$3,184,018

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,098,029

$3,098,029

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$15,790

$15,790

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Provide funds for personal services for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.(H:No) Provide one-time funds to invest in expanding DOAA's strategic data analytics capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize our services to the legislature, clients, and the public.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $70,199
$3,184,018

$0 $70,199
$3,184,018

4.3. Legislative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state

retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal

notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or

expenditures.

Total Funds

$2,243,000

State Funds

$2,243,000

State General Funds

$2,243,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

Provide funds for personal services for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.(H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

4.4. Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax

digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating state funds for public

school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of

assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public

utility companies.

Total Funds

$2,954,551

State Funds

$2,954,551

State General Funds

$2,954,551

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,870,124

$2,870,124

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$18,248

$18,248

Provide funds for personal services for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.(H:No)

$0

$0

Provide one-time funds to invest in expanding DOAA's strategic data analytics capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize our services to the legislature, clients, and the public.

$66,179

$66,179

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,954,551

$2,954,551

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Section 5: Appeals, Court of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$27,690,195 $150,000 $150,000
$27,540,195 $27,540,195

5.1. Court of Appeals

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate

and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI,

Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred

on other courts by law.

Total Funds

$25,856,316

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$25,706,316

State General Funds

$25,706,316

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$25,585,681

$25,735,681

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$96,885

$96,885

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Annualize temporary senior judge's salary and commute cost.(H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for cost of changes to docket necessitated by credit card service vendor.

$23,750

$23,750

Increase funds for annual cyber security insurance premium.(H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,706,316

$25,856,316

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

5.2. Georgia State-wide Business Court

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in

matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

Total Funds

$1,833,879

State Funds

$1,833,879

State General Funds

$1,833,879

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

Utilize existing funds to authorize expenditures to comply with O.C.G.A.

$0

$0

15-5A-9(a)(2) and 15-5A-9(a)(3).(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

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Section 6: Judicial Council Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$24,900,464 $1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,829,320 $1,440,415 $1,388,905 $20,443,777 $20,443,777

6.1. Council of Accountability Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI

courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and

veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall

be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required

reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

Total Funds

$933,065

State Funds

$933,065

State General Funds

$933,065

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$926,606

$926,606

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$6,459

$6,459

Amount appropriated in this Act

$933,065

$933,065

6.2. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected

alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR

court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing

qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers,

providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor

program effectiveness.

Total Funds

$489,365

Other Funds

$487,212

Agency Funds

$487,212

State Funds

$2,153

State General Funds

$2,153

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$487,212

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$2,153

$2,153

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,153

$489,365

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6.3. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing

education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate

Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

Total Funds

$1,784,167

Other Funds

$953,203

Agency Funds

$953,203

State Funds

$830,964

State General Funds

$830,964

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$822,352

$1,775,555

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$8,612

$8,612

Amount appropriated in this Act

$830,964

$1,784,167

6.4. Judicial Council

Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the

Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges,

the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the

Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the

Child Support Guidelines Commission, and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support

the Committee on Justice for Children.

Total Funds

$19,590,805

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,627,367

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,627,367

Other Funds

$1,388,905

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,388,905

State Funds

$16,574,533

State General Funds

$16,574,533

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$16,341,232

$19,357,504

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$89,350

$89,350

Increase funds for an economic impact study on access to justice initiatives.

$125,000

$125,000

Increase funds for Civil Legal Services for families of indigent patients.(H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for Council of Municipal Court Judges operations.

$18,951

$18,951

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,574,533

$19,590,805

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6.5. Judicial Qualifications Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a

judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer,

and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory

opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of

Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

Total Funds

$1,303,062

State Funds

$1,303,062

State General Funds

$1,303,062

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,297,679

$1,297,679

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$5,383

$5,383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,303,062

$1,303,062

6.6. Resource Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death

penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in

habeas corpus proceedings.

Total Funds

$800,000

State Funds

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$9,774,370 $67,486 $67,486
$9,706,884 $9,706,884

7.1. Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to

represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes

delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

Total Funds

$2,064,773

Other Funds

$67,486

Agency Funds

$67,486

State Funds

$1,997,287

State General Funds

$1,997,287

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,986,522
$10,765
$1,997,287

Total Funds $2,054,008
$10,765
$2,064,773

7.2. Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for

juvenile court judges salaries.

Total Funds

$7,709,597

State Funds

$7,709,597

State General Funds

$7,709,597

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,514,597

$7,514,597

Increase funds for grants to counties for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2024.

$12,500

$12,500

Increase funds for grants to counties for the Coweta Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2024.

$12,500

$12,500

Provide funding for the Juvenile Court Judges' salary supplement pursuant to the General Appropriations for FY 2023 (Act 865, HB 911).

$170,000

$170,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,709,597

$7,709,597

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$118,308,714 $116,180,009 $116,180,009
$2,128,705 $2,128,705

8.1. Conflict Case

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist District Attorneys in the execution of

their duties when a District Attorney is disqualified from interest or relationship to engage in

a prosecution per OCGA 15-18-5.

Total Funds

$1,761,540

State Funds

$1,761,540

State General Funds

$1,761,540

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,801,727

$1,801,727

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$6,459

$6,459

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates of new positions.

($46,646)

($46,646)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,761,540

$1,761,540

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8.2. Council of Superior Court Clerks

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the

state in the execution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training of superior

court clerks.

Total Funds

$185,166

State Funds

$185,166

State General Funds

$185,166

8.3. District Attorneys

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State

of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial

circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I

and OCGA 15-18.

Total Funds

$107,202,529

State Funds

$105,073,824

State General Funds

$105,073,824

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,128,705

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,128,705

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$104,321,999

$106,450,704

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$845,053

$845,053

Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates of new positions.

($93,228)

($93,228)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$105,073,824

$107,202,529

8.4. Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State

Court Solicitors.

Total Funds

$9,159,479

State Funds

$9,159,479

State General Funds

$9,159,479

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,957,643

$9,957,643

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$49,519

$49,519

Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates of new positions.

($3,933)

($3,933)

Reduce funds for the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission projected expenditures.

($843,750)

($843,750)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,159,479

$9,159,479

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Section 9: Superior Courts Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$89,140,591 $81,125 $81,125
$89,059,466 $89,059,466

9.1. Council of Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior

Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration

of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

Total Funds

$1,896,522

Other Funds

$25,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,000

State Funds

$1,871,522

State General Funds

$1,871,522

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,861,834

$1,886,834

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$9,688

$9,688

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,871,522

$1,896,522

9.2. Judicial Administrative Districts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to

the judges of the superior court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure,

and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

Total Funds

$3,429,411

Other Funds

$11,125

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,125

State Funds

$3,418,286

State General Funds

$3,418,286

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,396,756

$3,407,881

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$21,530

$21,530

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,418,286

$3,429,411

9.3. Superior Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony

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cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty

provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

Total Funds

$83,814,658

Other Funds

$45,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$45,000

State Funds

$83,769,658

State General Funds

$83,769,658

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$83,531,913

$83,576,913

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$283,120

$283,120

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the first six months of funding added for the South Georgia circuit new judgeship created in HB 624 (2022 Session).

($15,125)

($15,125)

Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the first six months of funding added for the Blue Ridge circuit new judgeship created in HB 56 (2022 Session).

($15,125)

($15,125)

Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the first six months of

($15,125)

($15,125)

funding added for the Mountain circuit new judgeship created in SB 395

(2022 Session).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$83,769,658

$83,814,658

Section 10: Supreme Court Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$20,243,328 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $18,383,505 $18,383,505

10.1. Supreme Court of Georgia

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia

which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a

treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of

a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases

of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam

and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

Total Funds

$20,243,328

Other Funds

$1,859,823

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,859,823

State Funds

$18,383,505

State General Funds

$18,383,505

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$18,272,137

$20,131,960

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$85,044

$85,044

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Increase funds for the Georgia State Patrol (DPS) Trooper agreement

$10,067

$10,067

with the Supreme Court.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of

$16,257

$16,257

Administrative Services (DOAS) administered self-insurance programs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,383,505

$20,243,328

Section 11: Accounting Office, State Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$35,204,339 $592,280 $592,280
$8,618,174 $8,618,174 $25,993,885 $25,993,885

11.1. Administration (SAO)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

department programs.

Total Funds

$1,274,001

State Funds

$360,629

State General Funds

$360,629

Intra-State Government Transfers

$913,372

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$913,372

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$355,246

$1,268,618

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$5,383

$5,383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$360,629

$1,274,001

11.2. Financial Systems

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the

State's enterprise financial accounting, payroll, and human capital management systems.

Total Funds

$23,674,250

Intra-State Government Transfers

$23,674,250

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$23,674,250

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11.3. Shared Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing

payroll and other financial transactions and to implement and support the Statewide Travel

Consolidation Program.

Total Funds

$2,828,012

Other Funds

$592,280

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$592,280

State Funds

$964,226

State General Funds

$964,226

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,271,506

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,271,506

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$938,390

$2,802,176

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$25,836

$25,836

Amount appropriated in this Act

$964,226

$2,828,012

11.4. Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting

policy, business process improvement, and compliance with state and federal fiscal reporting

requirements.

Total Funds

$3,505,476

State Funds

$3,370,719

State General Funds

$3,370,719

Intra-State Government Transfers

$134,757

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$134,757

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,792,418

$2,927,175

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$18,301

$18,301

Increase funds for the consolidation of data collection systems used to develop the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to prepare for NextGen project implementation.

$560,000

$560,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,370,719

$3,505,476

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

11.5. State Ethics Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic

process and ensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign

committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

Total Funds

$3,035,750

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State Funds

$3,035,750

State General Funds

$3,035,750

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,982,449

$2,982,449

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$18,301

$18,301

Increase funds to enhance the e-filing system to improve customer service and transparency in reporting.

$35,000

$35,000

Change program name from Georgia Government Transparency and

$0

$0

Campaign Finance Commission to State Ethics Commission pursuant to

HB 572 (2023 Session).(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

11.6. Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and

economic interests by licensing certified public accountants and public accountancy firms;

regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking

appropriate legal and disciplinary actions when warranted.

Total Funds

$886,850

State Funds

$886,850

State General Funds

$886,850

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$882,544

$882,544

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$4,306

$4,306

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Utilize existing funds ($26,476) for costs related to office relocation and

$0

$0

administrative hearings.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$886,850

$886,850

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of

Total Funds

$679,752,687

Other Funds

$47,734,910

Agency Funds

$33,157,547

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$14,577,363

State Funds

$413,187,687

State General Funds

$413,187,687

Intra-State Government Transfers

$218,830,090

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$13,079,059

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$205,751,031

The Department is authorized to assess state agencies the equivalent of .176% of salaries for

the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit

System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

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12.1. Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of

Community Health on Certificate of Need applications.

Total Funds

$39,506

State Funds

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

12.2. Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

department programs.

Total Funds

$9,283,996

Other Funds

$8,422,324

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,422,324

State Funds

$861,672

State General Funds

$861,672

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$810,000

$9,232,324

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$51,672

$51,672

Amount appropriated in this Act

$861,672

$9,283,996

12.3. Fleet Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program

for state and local governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance

program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

Total Funds

$1,564,739

Other Funds

$1,564,739

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,564,739

12.4. Human Resources Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide

human resources in support of state agencies, the State Personnel Board, and employees;

develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

Total Funds

$13,104,895

State Funds

$25,836

State General Funds

$25,836

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,079,059

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$13,079,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $0
$25,836
$25,836

Total Funds $13,079,059
$25,836
$13,104,895

12.5. Risk Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to

protect state government and employees from work-related claims, to provide

indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or

death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned

buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of

Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

Total Funds

$458,504,783

Other Funds

$2,323,752

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,323,752

State Funds

$250,430,000

State General Funds

$250,430,000

Intra-State Government Transfers

$205,751,031

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$205,751,031

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,430,000

$210,504,783

Utilize existing funds ($2,000,000) and increase funds to pay negotiated Workers' Compensation settlements to reduce outstanding claims and associated costs. (Total Funds: $125,000,000)

$123,000,000

$123,000,000

Increase funds to reduce outstanding obligations relating to the State Liability program.

$75,000,000

$75,000,000

Increase funds to meet the costs of excess insurance and projected future claims expenses for the property risk pool.

$50,000,000

$50,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$250,430,000

$458,504,783

12.6. State Purchasing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities

on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency

contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide

and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and

services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining

contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small and/or

minority business vendors.

Total Funds

$19,888,184

Other Funds

$19,888,184

Agency Funds

$19,888,184

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12.7. Surplus Property

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the

useful life of state-owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and local

governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

Total Funds

$2,266,548

Other Funds

$2,266,548

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,266,548

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

12.8. Georgia Tax Tribunal

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with

jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$572,872

State Funds

$572,872

State General Funds

$572,872

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$566,242

$566,242

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$3,230

$3,230

Increase funds to purchase tax law research software.

$3,400

$3,400

Amount appropriated in this Act

$572,872

$572,872

12.9. Office of State Administrative Hearings

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the

impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies.

Total Funds

$5,778,330

Other Funds

$3,075,101

Agency Funds

$3,075,101

State Funds

$2,703,229

State General Funds

$2,703,229

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,675,240

$5,750,341

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$27,989

$27,989

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,703,229

$5,778,330

12.10. Office of the State Treasurer Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

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agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and

to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

Total Funds

$10,194,262

Other Funds

$10,194,262

Agency Funds

$10,194,262

12.11. Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of

technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of information

technology services.

Total Funds

$158,554,572

State Funds

$158,554,572

State General Funds

$158,554,572

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-25-7.1, provide funding for the modernization of the NextGen ERP system, the Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance system, the Professional Standards Commission Educator Certification Case Management system, the Board of Regents ERP system, and the Department of Human Services $TARS Case Management system.

$158,554,572

$158,554,572

Amount appropriated in this Act

$158,554,572

$158,554,572

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$76,515,415 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,775,701 $2,775,701 $64,938,569 $2,127,728 $62,810,841
$200,000 $200,000

13.1. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for

diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease

surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$4,048,552

State Funds

$4,048,552

State General Funds

$4,048,552

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13.2. Consumer Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of

livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food

for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors,

dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the

plant and apiary industries, including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring,

inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by monitoring,

inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting,

and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

Total Funds

$44,710,631

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,751,145

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,751,145

Other Funds

$1,920,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,920,000

State Funds

$35,039,486

State General Funds

$35,039,486

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$34,571,608

$44,242,753

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$412,300

$412,300

Transfer funds from Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition

$0

$0

Authority ($322,800) and increase funds for equipment and vehicles to

implement the Georgia Electric Vehicle Charging Program pursuant to

SB 146 (2023 Session).(H:No; Reduce funds to reflect delayed

implementation.)

Provide funds to establish the Georgia Pet Education Campaign and

$150,000

$150,000

Portal.

Reduce funds for personal services based on start date of new positions.

($94,422)

($94,422)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$35,039,486

$44,710,631

13.3. Departmental Administration (DOA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all

programs of the department.

Total Funds

$11,273,086

Federal Funds and Grants

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$850,000

State Funds

$10,223,086

State General Funds

$10,223,086

Intra-State Government Transfers

$200,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$200,000

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,663,878

$8,713,878

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$59,208

$59,208

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Provide funds to establish the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund (SB

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

220, 2023 Session).

Provide one-time funds for long-term planning for the Atlanta Farmers

$500,000

$500,000

Market capital needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,223,086

$11,273,086

13.4. Marketing and Promotion

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to

promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically and internationally, to administer

relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer

surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

Total Funds

$8,919,890

Other Funds

$855,701

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$855,701

State Funds

$8,064,189

Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund

$2,127,728

State General Funds

$5,936,461

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,029,741

$8,885,442

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$34,448

$34,448

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,064,189

$8,919,890

13.5. Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic

Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring.

Total Funds

$3,049,057

State Funds

$3,049,057

State General Funds

$3,049,057

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

13.6. Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia

Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.

Total Funds

$1,222,578

State Funds

$1,222,578

State General Funds

$1,222,578

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,222,578

$1,222,578

Transfer funds to the Consumer Protection program to align budget with

$0

$0

expenditures.(H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,222,578

$1,222,578

13.7. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and

water resources of the State of Georgia by administering the use of state and federal

resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and

research assistance to landowners and local governments on water management, erosion,

and sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$3,291,621

State Funds

$3,291,621

State General Funds

$3,291,621

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,157,672

$3,157,672

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$31,219

$31,219

Provide funds for the replacement of one vehicle.

$30,730

$30,730

Provide funds to develop and implement a Master Farmer Program.

$72,000

$72,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,291,621

$3,291,621

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$14,419,758 $14,419,758 $14,419,758

14.1. Departmental Administration (DBF)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

department programs.

Total Funds

$2,957,448

State Funds

$2,957,448

State General Funds

$2,957,448

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,878,917

$2,878,917

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$13,995

$13,995

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Provide funds for database upgrades to process applications for merchant acquirer limited purpose banks and foreign banks and to improve efficiency.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$64,536 $2,957,448

$64,536 $2,957,448

14.2. Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial

institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies,

and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish

operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other

regulatory agencies on examination findings.

Total Funds

$8,225,127

State Funds

$8,225,127

State General Funds

$8,225,127

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,174,531

$8,174,531

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$50,596

$50,596

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,225,127

$8,225,127

14.3. Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive,

or fraudulent money service businesses and residential mortgage and installment loan

lending practices, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws

and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification

procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

Total Funds

$3,237,183

State Funds

$3,237,183

State General Funds

$3,237,183

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,213,500

$3,213,500

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$23,683

$23,683

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department

of

Total Funds

$1,741,292,334

Federal Funds and Grants

$149,263,138

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)

$14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$29,958,095

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Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$47,482,075
$40,481,142 $12,096,720
$5,081,397 $25,971,962 $23,402,036 $2,569,926 $1,563,637,524 $1,553,382,386 $10,255,138 $2,419,710 $2,419,710

15.1. Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services

and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and

who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

Total Funds

$100,841,922

Federal Funds and Grants

$44,254,231

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$50,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block

$29,607,511

Grant (CFDA 93.959)

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$12,096,720

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Other Funds

$434,903

Agency Funds

$434,903

State Funds

$56,152,788

State General Funds

$56,152,788

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$56,133,411

$100,822,545

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$19,377

$19,377

Amount appropriated in this Act

$56,152,788

$100,841,922

15.2. Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for respite services for

individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$2,100,000

State Funds

$2,100,000

State General Funds

$2,100,000

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15.3. Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with

significant developmental disabilities through institutional care, community support and

respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

Total Funds

$502,747,883

Federal Funds and Grants

$50,317,724

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$12,336,582

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$37,981,142

Other Funds

$22,860,000

Agency Funds

$22,860,000

State Funds

$429,570,159

State General Funds

$419,315,021

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$429,164,775

$502,342,499

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$683,581

$683,581

Transfer funds to Direct Care Support Services to align budget with expenditures.

($278,197)

($278,197)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$429,570,159

$502,747,883

15.4. Adult Forensic Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of

defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment,

competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

Total Funds

$141,085,914

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$141,059,414

State General Funds

$141,059,414

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$141,815,480

$141,841,980

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$1,169,079

$1,169,079

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Transfer funds to Direct Care Support Services to align budget with expenditures.

($2,589,607)

($2,589,607)

Increase funds for an additional 30-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot.

$664,462

$664,462

Amount appropriated in this Act

$141,059,414

$141,085,914

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15.5. Adult Mental Health Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis

stabilization, and residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with

mental illnesses.

Total Funds

$605,970,934

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,858,953

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$6,726,178

93.958)

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,070,420

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,062,355

Other Funds

$1,090,095

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,090,095

State Funds

$593,021,886

State General Funds

$593,021,886

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$596,965,329

$609,914,377

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$6,575,268

$6,575,268

Transfer funds to Direct Care Support Services to align budget with expenditures.

($3,074,118)

($3,074,118)

Adjust funds to reflect projected expenditures based on actual utilization of core adult mental health services and transfer to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to fund the construction of the Gateway child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit in Savannah.

($10,420,218)

($10,420,218)

Increase funds for the Georgia Housing Voucher program to support the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.

$475,625

$475,625

Increase funds for a pilot to implement transportation alternatives for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Provide one-time funds to expand mental health services in Warner Robins.

$500,000

$500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$593,021,886

$605,970,934

15.6. Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents

for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive

living.

Total Funds

$11,254,967

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,928,149

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$50,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block

$7,878,149

Grant (CFDA 93.959)

State Funds

$3,326,818

State General Funds

$3,326,818

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,325,741
$1,077
$3,326,818

Total Funds $11,253,890
$1,077
$11,254,967

15.7. Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support,

and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents with

developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$19,548,608

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,285,496

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,285,496

State Funds

$16,263,112

State General Funds

$16,263,112

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$16,226,511

$19,512,007

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$36,601

$36,601

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,263,112

$19,548,608

15.8. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and

residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice

or corrections system.

Total Funds

$7,198,952

State Funds

$7,198,952

State General Funds

$7,198,952

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,185,031

$7,185,031

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$31,219

$31,219

Transfer funds to Direct Care Support Services to align budget with expenditures.

($17,298)

($17,298)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

15.9. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis

stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.

Total Funds

$76,832,174

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$7,437,531

93.958)

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Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,886,984

Other Funds

$85,000

Agency Funds

$85,000

State Funds

$66,422,659

State General Funds

$66,422,659

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$56,984,605

$67,394,120

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$19,377

$19,377

Transfer funds to Direct Care Support Services to align budget with expenditures.

($1,001,541)

($1,001,541)

Transfer funds from Adult Mental Health for the construction of the Gateway child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit in Savannah.

$10,420,218

$10,420,218

Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,422,659

$76,832,174

15.10. Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all

mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department.

Total Funds

$40,922,637

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,278,613

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$9,278,613

Other Funds

$22,133

Agency Funds

$22,133

State Funds

$31,621,891

State General Funds

$31,621,891

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$31,964,012

$41,264,758

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$307,879

$307,879

Transfer funds to Direct Care Support Services to align budget with expenditures.

($650,000)

($650,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,621,891

$40,922,637

15.11. Direct Care Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated

hospitals.

Total Funds

$218,643,347

Other Funds

$1,453,331

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$214,770,306

State General Funds

$214,770,306

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,419,710

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,419,710

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$154,255,108

$158,128,149

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$976,386

$976,386

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Recognize agency-wide transfers ($7,610,761), utilize existing funds

$59,538,812

$59,538,812

($461,188), and increase funds to address Regional State Hospitals'

urgent and significant capital needs according to the 2023 GSFIC campus

survey. (Total Funds: $60,000,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$214,770,306

$218,643,347

15.12. Substance Abuse Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of

children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of

alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Total Funds

$10,364,941

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,996,415

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block

$9,996,415

Grant (CFDA 93.959)

State Funds

$368,526

State General Funds

$368,526

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$352,378

$10,348,793

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$16,148

$16,148

Amount appropriated in this Act

$368,526

$10,364,941

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

15.13. Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for

people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Total Funds

$2,810,771

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,019,042

State Funds

$791,729

State General Funds

$791,729

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$780,964

$2,800,006

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$10,765

$10,765

Amount appropriated in this Act

$791,729

$2,810,771

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15.14. Sexual Offender Risk Review Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying

convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.

Total Funds

$969,284

State Funds

$969,284

State General Funds

$969,284

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$959,595

$959,595

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$9,689

$9,689

Amount appropriated in this Act

$969,284

$969,284

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$722,377,922 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,948,980
$150,000 $14,798,980 $538,347,118 $538,347,118

16.1. Building Construction

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building

construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built

(modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review

proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional

training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

Total Funds

$542,994

Other Funds

$232,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$232,353

State Funds

$310,641

State General Funds

$310,641

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$306,335

$538,688

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$4,306

$4,306

Amount appropriated in this Act

$310,641

$542,994

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16.2. Coordinated Planning

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments

meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and

procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for

quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services,

online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of

Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S.

Census Bureau.

Total Funds

$3,757,760

State Funds

$3,757,760

State General Funds

$3,757,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,745,918

$3,745,918

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$11,842

$11,842

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

16.3. Departmental Administration (DCA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all

programs of the department.

Total Funds

$7,781,965

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,933,711

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,933,711

Other Funds

$2,974,724

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,974,724

State Funds

$1,873,530

State General Funds

$1,873,530

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,790,639

$7,699,074

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$82,891

$82,891

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,873,530

$7,781,965

16.4. Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs

to promote volunteerism and community and economic development among local

governments, development authorities, and private entities.

Total Funds

$49,958,287

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,503,822

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,503,822

Other Funds

$631,978

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$631,978

State Funds

$1,822,487

State General Funds

$1,822,487

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,782,656

$49,918,456

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$39,831

$39,831

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,822,487

$49,958,287

16.5. Homeownership Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing

through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low

and moderate- income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and

moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer

education programs through a partnership with private providers.

Total Funds

$8,188,507

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,518,296

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,518,296

Other Funds

$5,600,238

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,600,238

State Funds

$69,973

State General Funds

$69,973

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$8,118,534

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$69,973

$69,973

Amount appropriated in this Act

$69,973

$8,188,507

16.6. Regional Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and

assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives; to provide technical

assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and

community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the

community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership infrastructure across local

governments.

Total Funds

$1,618,437

Federal Funds and Grants

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

Other Funds

$140,752

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$140,752

State Funds

$1,277,685

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State General Funds

$1,277,685

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,264,767

$1,605,519

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$12,918

$12,918

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,277,685

$1,618,437

16.7. Rental Housing Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very

low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on

a competitive basis, administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing,

researching affordable housing issues, and providing tenant-based assistance to low-income

individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the

private rental market.

Total Funds

$116,193,671

Federal Funds and Grants

$111,873,539

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$111,873,539

Other Funds

$4,145,738

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,145,738

State Funds

$174,394

State General Funds

$174,394

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$116,019,277

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$174,394

$174,394

Amount appropriated in this Act

$174,394

$116,193,671

16.8. Research and Surveys

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and

management data from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

Total Funds

$450,454

Other Funds

$50,000

Agency Funds

$50,000

State Funds

$400,454

State General Funds

$400,454

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$397,224

$447,224

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$3,230

$3,230

Amount appropriated in this Act

$400,454

$450,454

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16.9. Special Housing Initiatives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to

provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and

grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to

provide for other special housing initiatives.

Total Funds

$9,749,014

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,050,864

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,050,864

Other Funds

$451,588

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$451,588

State Funds

$6,246,562

State General Funds

$6,246,562

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,031,329

$7,533,781

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$90,427

$90,427

Utilize existing funds ($800,000), transfer funds from State Community Development Programs ($400,000), and increase funds to the State Housing Trust Fund to leverage federal grant funds for the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (Total Funds: $2,924,806).

$2,124,806

$2,124,806

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,246,562

$9,749,014

16.10. State Community Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and

neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas, and to champion new

development opportunities for rural Georgia.

Total Funds

$6,415,125

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,001,592

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,001,592

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$5,313,533

State General Funds

$5,313,533

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,184,467

$4,286,059

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$29,066

$29,066

Transfer funds to Special Housing Initiatives to align budget with expenditures.

($400,000)

($400,000)

Provide funds for one-time community improvement grants.

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,313,533

$6,415,125

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16.11. State Economic Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local

governments and businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and

promote economic development and job creation.

Total Funds

$114,191,173

Other Funds

$476,088

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$476,088

State Funds

$113,715,085

State General Funds

$113,715,085

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$13,705,396

$14,181,484

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$9,689

$9,689

Provide funds for the projected cost of economic development projects receiving Regional Economic Business Assistance.

$100,000,000

$100,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$113,715,085

$114,191,173

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

16.12. Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid

waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

Total Funds

$251,253,495

State Funds

$251,253,495

State General Funds

$251,253,495

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,253,495

$1,253,495

Provide funds to the Georgia Fund to support water and wastewater infrastructure development through low-interest loans to local communities.

$250,000,000

$250,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$251,253,495

$251,253,495

16.13. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia

Authority.

Total Funds

$152,277,040

Other Funds

$145,521

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$145,521

State Funds

$152,131,519

State General Funds

$152,131,519

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to support rural economic development projects and expand grant opportunities for rural site development. Utilize existing funds ($26,078,821) and increase funds for the Rural Workforce Housing Program. (Total Funds: $50,000,000) Provide one-time funds for economic development.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $26,910,340 $100,000,000
$23,921,179
$1,300,000 $152,131,519

Total Funds $27,055,861 $100,000,000
$23,921,179
$1,300,000 $152,277,040

Section 17: Community Health, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$20,001,351,205 $9,803,761,733 $9,308,866,872 $468,210,759 $26,684,102 $221,942,597 $77,971,304 $139,386,524 $4,584,769 $4,853,083,743 $8,996,085 $407,945,221 $155,666,898 $4,156,413,188 $124,062,351 $5,122,563,132 $4,841,705,870 $280,857,262

17.1. Departmental Administration (DCH)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

departmental programs.

Total Funds

$494,117,648

Federal Funds and Grants

$376,976,734

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$329,743,048

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$29,454,740

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,778,946

Other Funds

$4,284,769

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,284,769

State Funds

$91,544,560

State General Funds

$91,544,560

Intra-State Government Transfers

$21,311,585

Health Insurance Payments

$21,311,585

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$91,078,435

$493,651,523

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$466,125

$466,125

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$91,544,560

$494,117,648

17.2. Georgia Board of Dentistry

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified

applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating

complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

Total Funds

$1,001,344

State Funds

$1,001,344

State General Funds

$1,001,344

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$874,037

$874,037

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$7,536

$7,536

Utilize existing funds ($65,000) to replace two vehicles.(G:Yes)(H:Utilize existing funds ($26,450) and provide new funds ($38,550) to replace two vehicles.)

$38,550

$38,550

Utilize existing funds ($81,221) for investigative software.(G:Yes)(H:Provide funds for investigative software.)

$81,221

$81,221

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,001,344

$1,001,344

17.3. Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified

pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints,

and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

Total Funds

$924,776

State Funds

$924,776

State General Funds

$924,776

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$849,432

$849,432

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$8,612

$8,612

Utilize existing funds ($25,483) for an electronic documentation storage system.(G:Yes)(H:Utilize existing funds ($53,268) and provide funds ($66,732) for an electronic documentation storage system.)

$66,732

$66,732

Amount appropriated in this Act

$924,776

$924,776

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17.4. Health Care Access and Improvement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services

for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved

areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the

Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and

Transparency.

Total Funds

$19,164,376

Federal Funds and Grants

$172,588

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$172,588

State Funds

$18,991,788

State General Funds

$18,991,788

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$18,992,849

$19,165,437

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$9,689

$9,689

Transfer funds to PeachCare to align budget with expenditures.

($459,000)

($459,000)

Provide funds to support existing and new housing with the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).

$148,250

$148,250

Provide funds to support Lupus research, data collection, awareness, and education.

$50,000

$50,000

Increase funds for one federally qualified health center start-up grant in Cobb County.

$250,000

$250,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,991,788

$19,164,376

17.5. Healthcare Facility Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and

health care facilities.

Total Funds

$39,448,154

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,005,577

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,060,223

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,945,354

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$27,342,577

State General Funds

$27,342,577

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$27,136,965

$39,242,542

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$205,612

$205,612

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,342,577

$39,448,154

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17.6. Indigent Care Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare

providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians.

Total Funds

$554,269,739

Federal Funds and Grants

$358,801,173

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$358,801,173

Other Funds

$142,586,524

Agency Funds

$3,200,000

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524

State Funds

$52,882,042

State General Funds

$52,882,042

17.7. Medicaid- Aged Blind and Disabled

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to

elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of

Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent

Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is

appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

Total Funds

$7,847,836,144

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,914,417,595

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,911,630,381

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Other Funds

$62,342,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

State Funds

$2,603,786,929

Ambulance Provider Fees

$8,996,085

Hospital Provider Payment

$41,535,908

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$155,666,898

State General Funds

$2,391,396,232

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

Intra-State Government Transfers

$267,288,632

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$267,288,632

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,329,655,949 $7,099,437,310

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization.

$120,960,448

$365,687,998

(Total Funds: $365,687,998)

Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B

$20,530,349

$62,067,415

premiums. (Total Funds: $62,067,415)

Increase funds for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2021 cost reports. (Total Funds: $280,926,801)

$92,923,563

$280,926,801

Increase funds for the Medicare Part D Clawback payment.

$39,489,850

$39,489,850

Increase funds to recognize ambulance provider fees.

$226,770

$226,770

Replace $2,237,205 in state general funds with hospital provider fees. (Total Funds: $0)(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

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Replace $2,981,404 in state general funds with nursing home provider fees. (Total Funds: $0)(G:Yes)(H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $2,603,786,929

$0 $7,847,836,144

17.8. Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-

income individuals.

Total Funds

$5,552,935,591

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,694,476,531

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,694,476,531

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

State Funds

$1,832,713,897

Hospital Provider Payment

$366,409,313

State General Funds

$1,348,434,039

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,870,545

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,416,847

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$13,416,847

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,013,907,252 $6,100,719,900

Reduce funds for Medicaid based on projected utilization. (Total Funds: ($181,193,355) ($547,784,309)

($462,529,983))(H:Reduce funds for Medicaid based on projected utilization. (Total Funds: ($547,784,309)))

Replace $20,134,839 in state general funds with hospital provider fees.

$0

$0

(Total Funds: $0)(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,832,713,897 $5,552,935,591

17.9. PeachCare

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for

qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$552,045,161

Federal Funds and Grants

$446,911,535

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$8,155,516

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$438,756,019

State Funds

$104,981,843

State General Funds

$104,981,843

Intra-State Government Transfers

$151,783

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$151,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$100,953,107

$539,865,474

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Transfer funds from Health Care Access and Improvement ($459,000) and increase funds ($3,569,736) for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization. (Total Funds: $12,179,687)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,028,736 $104,981,843

$12,179,687 $552,045,161

17.10. State Health Benefit Plan

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers

and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care

and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

Total Funds

$4,820,394,285

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,820,394,285

Health Insurance Payments

$4,820,394,285

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

17.11. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency

programs.

Total Funds

$1,883,951

State Funds

$1,883,951

State General Funds

$1,883,951

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,779,001

$1,779,001

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$8,612

$8,612

Utilize existing funds ($100,000) for statewide healthcare specialty assessments to evaluate gaps in healthcare services.(G:Yes)(H:Utilize existing funds ($100,000) and increase funds to study needs in licensure or sub-specialties of licensure and evaluate gaps in healthcare staffing in Neurology, Psychiatry, Rheumatology, and Endocrinology.)

$200,000

$200,000

Reduce funds for operations to align budget to expenditures.(H:No)

$0

$0

Utilize existing funds ($168,738) for one data analyst and data management software.(G:Yes)(H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds based on actual start date.

($103,662)

($103,662)

The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce shall collaborate with state

$0

$0

licensing boards to provide and receive healthcare workforce data as

needed.(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,883,951

$1,883,951

17.12. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of

Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs.

Total Funds

$34,198,231

State Funds

$34,198,231

State General Funds

$34,198,231

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17.13. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University

School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician

specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$31,928,552

State Funds

$31,928,552

State General Funds

$31,928,552

17.14. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School

of Medicine and affiliated hospitals to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other

needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$32,929,696

State Funds

$32,929,696

State General Funds

$32,929,696

17.15. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in

rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

Total Funds

$4,215,000

State Funds

$4,215,000

State General Funds

$4,215,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,065,000

$5,065,000

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures until authorizing legislation is passed to establish a loan repayment program for mental health professionals.

($850,000)

($850,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,215,000

$4,215,000

17.16. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care

and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical

schools in Georgia.

Total Funds

$7,501,783

State Funds

$7,501,783

State General Funds

$7,501,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,445,783

$7,445,783

Provide funds for nursing program recruitment in Southwest Georgia.

$56,000

$56,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,501,783

$7,501,783

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17.17. Georgia Composite Medical Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians,

physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists,

orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws

governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

Total Funds

$3,389,763

Other Funds

$300,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

State Funds

$3,089,763

State General Funds

$3,089,763

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,151,410

$3,451,410

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$27,989

$27,989

Utilize existing funds ($275,000) to upgrade licensure application software and fully digitize the application process.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Utilize existing funds ($62,790) to upgrade technology and equipment.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Reduce funds based on actual start dates.

($89,636)

($89,636)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,089,763

$3,389,763

17.18. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the

general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations

pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

Total Funds

$3,167,011

State Funds

$3,167,011

State General Funds

$3,167,011

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,143,460

$3,143,460

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$18,301

$18,301

Increase funds to reflect the full cost of the database management agreement funded by HB 19 (2023 Session).

$5,250

$5,250

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

Section 18: Community Supervision, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$210,705,323 $1,250,346 $1,250,346 $233,715

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$233,715 $208,318,915 $208,318,915
$902,347 $902,347

18.1. Departmental Administration (DCS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the

agency.

Total Funds

$10,845,168

Other Funds

$1,200

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,200

State Funds

$10,843,968

State General Funds

$10,843,968

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,770,766

$10,771,966

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$73,202

$73,202

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,843,968

$10,845,168

18.2. Field Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through

effective and efficient offender supervision in communities, while providing opportunities for

successful outcomes.

Total Funds

$193,810,742

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,062,222

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,062,222

Other Funds

$122,515

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$122,515

State Funds

$191,774,887

State General Funds

$191,774,887

Intra-State Government Transfers

$851,118

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$851,118

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$189,869,483

$191,905,338

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$1,905,404

$1,905,404

Amount appropriated in this Act

$191,774,887

$193,810,742

18.3. Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to develop and execute a systematic reentry plan for

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Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the

success of returning citizens.

Total Funds

$3,978,753

State Funds

$3,978,753

State General Funds

$3,978,753

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,951,840

$3,951,840

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$26,913

$26,913

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

18.4. Misdemeanor Probation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and

private misdemeanor providers through inspection and investigation.

Total Funds

$986,498

State Funds

$986,498

State General Funds

$986,498

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$978,962

$978,962

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$7,536

$7,536

Amount appropriated in this Act

$986,498

$986,498

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

18.5. Georgia Commission on Family Violence

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of

needs and services relating to family violence in Georgia, develop models for community

task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of

family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of

Family Violence Intervention Programs.

Total Funds

$1,084,162

Federal Funds and Grants

$188,124

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$188,124

Other Funds

$110,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$110,000

State Funds

$734,809

State General Funds

$734,809

Intra-State Government Transfers

$51,229

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$51,229

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $685,947 $8,612
$40,250
$734,809

Total Funds $1,035,300
$8,612
$40,250
$1,084,162

Section 19: Corrections, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$1,440,712,577 $170,555 $170,555
$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,426,977,419 $1,426,977,419

19.1. Departmental Administration (DOC)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by

providing an effective and efficient department that administers a balanced correctional

system.

Total Funds

$42,876,145

State Funds

$42,876,145

State General Funds

$42,876,145

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$36,503,788

$36,503,788

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$246,519

$246,519

Transfer funds from Offender Management program ($3,551,094) and increase funds ($2,574,744) for a recruitment advertising campaign and work culture review. (Total Funds: $6,125,838)

$6,125,838

$6,125,838

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,876,145

$42,876,145

19.2. Detention Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education,

vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

Total Funds

$65,392,090

Other Funds

$2,453,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,453,500

State Funds

$62,938,590

State General Funds

$62,938,590

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$62,221,640

$64,675,140

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$716,950

$716,950

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Utilize existing funds ($94,646) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank

$0

$0

to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,938,590

$65,392,090

19.3. Food and Farm Operations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock,

and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders.

Total Funds

$28,695,831

State Funds

$28,695,831

State General Funds

$28,695,831

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$27,754,020

$27,754,020

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$16,148

$16,148

Utilize existing funds ($5,676) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to

$0

$0

enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Increase funds to meet projected expenditures for food operations.

$925,663

$925,663

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,695,831

$28,695,831

19.4. Health

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of

physical, dental, and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional system.

Total Funds

$339,017,273

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,555

Other Funds

$390,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$390,000

State Funds

$338,556,718

State General Funds

$338,556,718

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$273,257,694

$273,718,249

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$30,143

$30,143

Increase funds for physical health and pharmacy service contracts.

$65,268,881

$65,268,881

Amount appropriated in this Act

$338,556,718

$339,017,273

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19.5. Offender Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following

agency-wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional

Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification,

inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical

squads.

Total Funds

$45,844,570

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$45,814,570

State General Funds

$45,814,570

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$48,417,607

$48,447,607

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$60,284

$60,284

Transfer funds to Departmental Administration (DOC) program to align budget with expenditures.

($3,551,094)

($3,551,094)

Provide funds for a $2 per diem increase for County Correctional Institutions effective April 1, 2024.

$887,773

$887,773

Amount appropriated in this Act

$45,814,570

$45,844,570

19.6. Private Prisons

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide

cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.

Total Funds

$143,513,881

State Funds

$143,513,881

State General Funds

$143,513,881

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$138,311,593

$138,311,593

Provide funds for 200 temporary additional beds at Coffee and Wheeler facilities to allow for maintenance and repairs at state prisons.

$5,202,288

$5,202,288

Amount appropriated in this Act

$143,513,881

$143,513,881

19.7. State Prisons

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education,

religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent

and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders

back into society; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state

agencies, and local communities.

Total Funds

$738,304,851

Federal Funds and Grants

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

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Other Funds

$10,691,103

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,691,103

State Funds

$727,513,748

State General Funds

$727,513,748

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$711,018,989

$721,810,092

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$5,667,770

$5,667,770

Increase funds for Technical College System of Georgia vocational education contracts.

$172,200

$172,200

Increase funds for safety, security, and technology initiatives.

$9,804,789

$9,804,789

Increase funds for radio communications at facilities, statewide.

$250,000

$250,000

Increase funds for offender call monitoring at facilities, statewide.

$600,000

$600,000

Utilize existing funds ($947,656) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank

$0

$0

to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$727,513,748

$738,304,851

19.8. Transition Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to

obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic

education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

Total Funds

$37,067,936

State Funds

$37,067,936

State General Funds

$37,067,936

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$32,042,794

$32,042,794

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$355,245

$355,245

Utilize existing funds ($40,192) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank

$0

$0

to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Provide funds for six months of operational cost for the Metro Re-Entry Phase IV to add 400 transition center beds.

$4,669,897

$4,669,897

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,067,936

$37,067,936

Section 20: Defense, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$111,377,098 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $2,330,569 $20,260,026 $12,843,053 $12,843,053

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20.1. Departmental Administration (DOD)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized

militia in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,560,573

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,137,771

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,137,771

State Funds

$1,422,802

State General Funds

$1,422,802

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,400,196

$2,537,967

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$22,606

$22,606

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,422,802

$2,560,573

20.2. Military Readiness

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the

training of Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force personnel,

and to provide an organized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the

President or Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster.

Total Funds

$88,813,364

Federal Funds and Grants

$59,957,952

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$59,957,952

Other Funds

$22,586,717

Agency Funds

$2,330,569

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,256,148

State Funds

$6,268,695

State General Funds

$6,268,695

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,009,257

$88,553,926

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$259,438

$259,438

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,268,695

$88,813,364

20.3. Youth Educational Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational

opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs.

Total Funds

$20,003,161

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,847,727

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,847,727

Other Funds

$3,878

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,878

State Funds

$5,151,556

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State General Funds

$5,151,556

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,983,623

$19,835,228

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$167,933

$167,933

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,151,556

$20,003,161

Section 21: Driver Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$92,867,018 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $90,022,897 $90,022,897

21.1. Departmental Administration (DDS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor

vehicle registration, and commercial truck compliance.

Total Funds

$11,087,811

Other Funds

$500,857

Agency Funds

$500,857

State Funds

$10,586,954

State General Funds

$10,586,954

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,376,670

$10,877,527

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$60,284

$60,284

Provide funds for development of a card production RFP.

$150,000

$150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,586,954

$11,087,811

21.2. License Issuance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain

driver records, operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide

motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud.

Total Funds

$80,278,570

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Agency Funds

$1,827,835

State Funds

$78,450,735

State General Funds

$78,450,735

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $69,430,595
$824,599
$341,057 $7,854,484
$78,450,735

Total Funds $71,258,430
$824,599
$341,057 $7,854,484
$80,278,570

21.3. Regulatory Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education

programs for both novice and problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and

auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

Total Funds

$1,500,637

Other Funds

$515,429

Agency Funds

$515,429

State Funds

$985,208

State General Funds

$985,208

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$966,907

$1,482,336

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$18,301

$18,301

Amount appropriated in this Act

$985,208

$1,500,637

Section 22: Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds

$1,021,310,604 $494,874,422 $92,749,020 $227,164,017 $174,961,385 $595,328 $595,328 $525,840,854 $462,555,096 $63,285,758

22.1. Child Care Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

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Total Funds

$330,511,666

Federal Funds and Grants

$267,505,684

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$92,749,020

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$169,970,279

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,786,385

State Funds

$63,005,982

State General Funds

$63,005,982

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$62,534,475

$330,040,159

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$471,507

$471,507

Amount appropriated in this Act

$63,005,982

$330,511,666

22.2. Nutrition Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are

served to eligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the

summer.

Total Funds

$170,155,978

Federal Funds and Grants

$170,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$170,000,000

State Funds

$155,978

State General Funds

$155,978

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$170,000,000

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$55,978

$55,978

Provide start-up grants of up to $10,000 per provider to establish additional Summer Food Service Program meal sites in areas with high rates of child food insecurity.

$100,000

$100,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$155,978

$170,155,978

22.3. Pre-Kindergarten Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical

assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs operated by public and private

providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase

school readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

Total Funds

$462,825,924

Federal Funds and Grants

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$175,000

Other Funds

$95,828

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$95,828

State Funds

$462,555,096

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Lottery Funds

$462,555,096

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$443,790,064

$443,965,064

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$8,300,892

$8,300,892

Increase funds to reflect the correct employer contribution rate for State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,389,766

$1,389,766

Increase funds to expand the Summer Transition Program with income eligibility requirements.(H:Increase funds to maintain the current number of classrooms in the Summer Transition Program without the implementation of an income eligibility requirement.)

$8,974,800

$8,974,800

Provide funds for computer refresh.

$99,574

$99,574

Utilize existing lottery funds for three Pre-Kindergarten administrative positions.(H:Yes)

$0

$95,828

Amount appropriated in this Act

$462,555,096

$462,825,924

22.4. Quality Initiatives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and

programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care,

and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

Total Funds

$57,817,036

Federal Funds and Grants

$57,193,738

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$57,193,738

Other Funds

$499,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$499,500

State Funds

$123,798

State General Funds

$123,798

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$57,693,238

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$123,798

$123,798

Amount appropriated in this Act

$123,798

$57,817,036

Section 23: Economic Development, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$72,704,818 $926,190 $926,190
$3,114,660 $3,114,660 $68,663,968 $68,663,968

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23.1. Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic

development in Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the

state.

Total Funds

$5,830,366

State Funds

$5,830,366

State General Funds

$5,830,366

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,449,841

$5,449,841

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$35,525

$35,525

Transfer funds from Tourism ($70,000) and increase funds to align budget with rental expenditures.(H:Increase funds to align budget with rental expenditures.)

$300,000

$300,000

Provide funds to purchase five replacement vehicles.(H:Provide funds to purchase one replacement vehicle.)

$45,000

$45,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,830,366

$5,830,366

23.2. Film, Video, and Music

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia

business opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources

in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses

to the state.

Total Funds

$1,144,396

State Funds

$1,144,396

State General Funds

$1,144,396

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,137,937

$1,137,937

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$6,459

$6,459

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

23.3. Georgia Council for the Arts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and

maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

Total Funds

$625,439

State Funds

$625,439

State General Funds

$625,439

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$590,056

$590,056

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$5,383

$5,383

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Provide funds to inventory art collection currently housed at the State Archives Building.(H:Provide funds for the inventory and value assessment of the state art collection and report findings to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the House State Properties Committee, and the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee by December 1, 2024.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,000 $625,439

$30,000 $625,439

23.4. Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support

throughout the state with grants for non-profit arts and cultural organizations through

Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program.

Total Funds

$1,635,756

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$976,356

State General Funds

$976,356

23.5. Global Commerce

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is

appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the international trade market;

recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and

regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia

Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia products and attract international

companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a

network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and

educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$10,488,816

State Funds

$10,488,816

State General Funds

$10,488,816

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,444,679

$10,444,679

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$44,137

$44,137

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,488,816

$10,488,816

23.6. Innovation and Technology

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to

existing and potential Georgia businesses.

Total Funds

$3,701,481

State Funds

$3,701,481

State General Funds

$3,701,481

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention. Provide funds to support deployment of hydrogen energy applications.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,691,792
$9,689
$1,000,000 $3,701,481

Total Funds $2,691,792
$9,689
$1,000,000 $3,701,481

23.7. International Relations and Trade

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia

products and to attract international companies to the state through business and trade

missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by

providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$3,112,801

Federal Funds and Grants

$266,790

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$266,790

State Funds

$2,846,011

State General Funds

$2,846,011

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,636,322

$2,903,112

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$9,689

$9,689

Increase funds for contracts to support the global export of Georgia manufactured and agricultural products.

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,846,011

$3,112,801

23.8. Rural Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development

opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand businesses in rural communities.

Total Funds

$4,084,203

Other Funds

$3,114,660

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,114,660

State Funds

$969,543

State General Funds

$969,543

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$966,313

$4,080,973

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$3,230

$3,230

Amount appropriated in this Act

$969,543

$4,084,203

23.9. Small and Minority Business Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and

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identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

Total Funds

$1,061,628

State Funds

$1,061,628

State General Funds

$1,061,628

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,055,169

$1,055,169

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$6,459

$6,459

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,061,628

$1,061,628

23.10. Tourism

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about

tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund

the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities

to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

Total Funds

$41,019,932

State Funds

$41,019,932

State General Funds

$41,019,932

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$11,720,412

$11,720,412

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$49,520

$49,520

Provide funds to relocate the 1996 Olympic cauldron.(H:No)

$0

$0

Provide funds to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public safety and infrastructure costs related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship.(H:Provide one-time funding for Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public safety, security, transportation, and infrastructure expenses and implementation between governmental agencies for hosting the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2026 and College Football Playoff National Championship in 2025.)

$29,250,000

$29,250,000

Transfer funds to Departmental Administration to align budget with

$0

$0

expenditures.(H:No; Maintain funds for state-owned historical markers.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$41,019,932

$41,019,932

Section 24: Education, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$14,504,982,094 $2,264,165,683 $112,501 $2,264,053,182 $34,125,850

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$34,125,850

State Funds

$12,206,690,561

State General Funds

$12,206,690,561

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of

$3,022.47. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall

be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

24.1. Agricultural Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing

and funding agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer

educational and leadership opportunities for students.

Total Funds

$16,304,388

Federal Funds and Grants

$309,003

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$309,003

Other Funds

$1,150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,150,000

State Funds

$14,845,385

State General Funds

$14,845,385

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$14,484,116

$15,943,119

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$649,269

$649,269

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($288,000)

($288,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,845,385

$16,304,388

24.2. Business and Finance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business,

finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

Total Funds

$18,107,769

Federal Funds and Grants

$81,020

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$81,020

Other Funds

$9,991,981

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,991,981

State Funds

$8,034,768

State General Funds

$8,034,768

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,048,336

$18,121,337

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$76,432

$76,432

Reduce funds for personal services based on start date of new position.

($90,000)

($90,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,034,768

$18,107,769

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24.3. Central Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State

Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems.

Total Funds

$66,402,251

Federal Funds and Grants

$60,875,445

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$60,875,445

Other Funds

$350,145

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$350,145

State Funds

$5,176,661

State General Funds

$5,176,661

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,046,404

$66,271,994

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$130,257

$130,257

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,176,661

$66,402,251

24.4. Charter Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter

systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities,

and operations of those entities.

Total Funds

$13,106,800

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,803,882

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,803,882

Other Funds

$145,460

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$145,460

State Funds

$8,157,458

State General Funds

$8,157,458

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,853,152

$14,802,494

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$4,306

$4,306

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($1,700,000)

($1,700,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,157,458

$13,106,800

24.5. Communities in Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and

maintain a network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other

state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

Total Funds

$3,269,100

State Funds

$3,269,100

State General Funds

$3,269,100

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,690,100

$1,690,100

Increase funds to leverage matching grant funds for program expansion.

$1,579,000

$1,579,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,269,100

$3,269,100

24.6. Curriculum Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based

curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional

resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

Total Funds

$13,806,104

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,833,819

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,833,819

Other Funds

$176,231

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$176,231

State Funds

$6,796,054

State General Funds

$6,796,054

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,734,693

$13,744,743

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$61,361

$61,361

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,796,054

$13,806,104

24.7. Federal Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and

allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,305,239,787

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,305,164,432

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,305,164,432

State Funds

$75,355

State General Funds

$75,355

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0 $1,305,164,432

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$75,355

$75,355

Amount appropriated in this Act

$75,355 $1,305,239,787

24.8. Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.

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Total Funds

$65,290,058

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,322,802

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,322,802

State Funds

$53,967,256

State General Funds

$53,967,256

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$52,808,418

$64,131,220

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$1,158,838

$1,158,838

Amount appropriated in this Act

$53,967,256

$65,290,058

24.9. Georgia Virtual School

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of

course offerings so that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary

resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

Total Funds

$11,309,374

Other Funds

$8,284,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,284,000

State Funds

$3,025,374

State General Funds

$3,025,374

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,958,631

$11,242,631

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$66,743

$66,743

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,025,374

$11,309,374

24.10. Information Technology Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the

department, provide internet access to local school systems, support data collection and

reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

Total Funds

$21,141,014

Federal Funds and Grants

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$409,267

State Funds

$20,731,747

State General Funds

$20,731,747

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$20,653,162

$21,062,429

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$78,585

$78,585

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,731,747

$21,141,014

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24.11. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children

in residential education facilities and sparsity grants.

Total Funds

$29,792,597

State Funds

$29,792,597

State General Funds

$29,792,597

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$20,794,733

$20,794,733

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$8,997,864

$8,997,864

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,792,597

$29,792,597

24.12. Nutrition

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical

assistance, and resources, so local program personnel can deliver meals that support

nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

Total Funds

$850,897,089

Federal Funds and Grants

$803,409,469

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$803,409,469

Other Funds

$184,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$184,000

State Funds

$47,303,620

State General Funds

$47,303,620

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$39,262,827

$842,856,296

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$14,374,506

$14,374,506

Reduce funds for the cost of breakfast and lunch for reduce-paying students through the 2023-2024 school year given the availability of existing funds.

($6,333,713)

($6,333,713)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$47,303,620

$850,897,089

24.13. Preschool Disabilities Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three-

and four-year-old students with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to

succeed.

Total Funds

$47,746,024

State Funds

$47,746,024

State General Funds

$47,746,024

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $46,780,890
$965,134
$47,746,024

Total Funds $46,780,890
$965,134
$47,746,024

24.14. Pupil Transportation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to

provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and school related

activities.

Total Funds

$163,151,656

State Funds

$163,151,656

State General Funds

$163,151,656

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$148,750,195

$148,750,195

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$14,401,461

$14,401,461

Amount appropriated in this Act

$163,151,656

$163,151,656

24.15. Quality Basic Education Equalization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to

local school systems ranking below the statewide average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined

in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

Total Funds

$756,060,581

State Funds

$756,060,581

State General Funds

$756,060,581

24.16. Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the

Quality Basic Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

Total Funds

($2,570,365,070)

State Funds

($2,570,365,070)

State General Funds

($2,570,365,070)

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550)

Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share for eight new State Commission Charter Schools.

($1,840,758)

($1,840,758)

Adjust funds to reflect data correction for Burke County.

$997,238

$997,238

Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,570,365,070) ($2,570,365,070)

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24.17. Quality Basic Education Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems

based on full time equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as

outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

Total Funds

$13,451,972,089

State Funds

$13,451,972,089

State General Funds

$13,451,972,089

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$143,604,851

$143,604,851

Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment based on enrollment growth.

$102,506,757

$102,506,757

Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement for training and experience.

$3,731,274

$3,731,274

Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement.

$27,768,764

$27,768,764

Increase funds to reflect growth in the Special Needs Scholarship.

$8,976,356

$8,976,356

Provide formula funds for the Completion Special Schools supplement pursuant to HB 87 (2023 Session).

$6,298,548

$6,298,548

Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the charter system grant.

$277,905

$277,905

Restore Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula funds for Mountain Education Charter High School and Coastal Plains High School due to establishment as a completion special school.

$23,501,767

$23,501,767

Reduce funds to provide a salary supplement of $1,000 to all custodian custodians given the availability of existing funds.

($8,636,781)

($8,636,781)

Reduce funds to provide a military counselor to Chattahoochee County given the availability of existing funds.

($49,493)

($49,493)

Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the local charter school grant pursuant to SB 59 (2021 Session).

($22,252)

($22,252)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,451,972,089 $13,451,972,089

24.18. Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional

Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving the

effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

Total Funds

$16,223,476

State Funds

$16,223,476

State General Funds

$16,223,476

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$16,027,615

$16,027,615

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Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$195,861 $16,223,476

$195,861 $16,223,476

24.19. School Improvement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance,

resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-performing schools

and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement

strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

Total Funds

$14,198,155

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,456,721

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,456,721

Other Funds

$1,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,000

State Funds

$10,740,434

State General Funds

$10,740,434

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,661,849

$14,119,570

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$78,585

$78,585

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,740,434

$14,198,155

24.20. School Nurse

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who

provide health procedures for students at school.

Total Funds

$43,162,169

State Funds

$43,162,169

State General Funds

$43,162,169

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$41,544,204

$41,544,204

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$1,617,965

$1,617,965

Amount appropriated in this Act

$43,162,169

$43,162,169

24.22. State Charter School Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of

state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this

state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

Total Funds

$6,702,603

Other Funds

$6,685,379

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,685,379

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State Funds

$17,224

State General Funds

$17,224

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$6,685,379

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$17,224

$17,224

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,224

$6,702,603

24.23. State Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-

disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment

addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

Total Funds

$40,159,823

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,146,556

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$112,501

93.994)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,034,055

Other Funds

$1,111,904

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,111,904

State Funds

$37,901,363

State General Funds

$37,901,363

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$37,543,965

$39,802,425

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$357,398

$357,398

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,901,363

$40,159,823

24.24. Technology/Career Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational,

technical, and leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional

school day and year.

Total Funds

$80,817,901

Federal Funds and Grants

$50,655,460

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$50,655,460

Other Funds

$6,045,750

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,045,750

State Funds

$24,116,691

State General Funds

$24,116,691

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$22,402,168

$79,103,378

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Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention. Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,425,523
($711,000) $24,116,691

$2,425,523
($711,000) $80,817,901

24.25. Testing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment

program and provide related testing instruments and training to local schools.

Total Funds

$38,934,410

Federal Funds and Grants

$15,697,807

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$15,697,807

State Funds

$23,236,603

State General Funds

$23,236,603

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$22,233,072

$37,930,879

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$22,607

$22,607

Increase funds to administer statewide standardized testing in accordance with federal assessment requirements.(H:Increase funds for AP STEM exams due to increased utilization.)

$980,924

$980,924

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,236,603

$38,934,410

24.26. Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for

private residential placements when the school system is unable to provide an appropriate

program for a multi-disabled student.

Total Funds

$1,551,946

State Funds

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia

Total Funds

$595,728,763

Other Funds

$33,818,202

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$33,818,202

State Funds

$561,910,561

State General Funds

$561,910,561

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the

Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 29.35% for New Plan employees and

24.60% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate

shall not exceed 25.51% for the pension portion of the benefit and 9.0% in employer match

contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly

that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not

exceed $918.35 per member for State Fiscal Year 2024.

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25.1. Deferred Compensation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in

the deferred compensation program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective

supplement for their retirement planning.

Total Funds

$5,196,262

Other Funds

$5,196,262

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,196,262

25.2. Georgia Military Pension Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other

benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

Total Funds

$2,793,161

State Funds

$2,793,161

State General Funds

$2,793,161

25.3. Public School Employees Retirement System

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement

contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate

payment of retirement benefits.

Total Funds

$32,357,000

State Funds

$32,357,000

State General Funds

$32,357,000

25.4. System Administration (ERS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer

contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and

beneficiaries.

Total Funds

$555,382,340

Other Funds

$28,621,940

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$28,621,940

State Funds

$526,760,400

State General Funds

$526,760,400

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$26,760,400

$55,382,340

Provide funds to strategically invest in increasing the funded ratio in order to improve long-term financial viability of the pension system and support state retirees.

$500,000,000

$500,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$526,760,400

$555,382,340

Section 26: Forestry Commission, State Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$74,219,896 $6,986,349

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,986,349 $9,427,187
$428,645 $8,998,542 $57,756,360 $57,756,360
$50,000 $50,000

26.1. Commission Administration (SFC)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle

purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and

provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

Total Funds

$5,262,265

Federal Funds and Grants

$123,800

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$123,800

Other Funds

$507,780

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$507,780

State Funds

$4,630,685

State General Funds

$4,630,685

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,938,968

$7,570,548

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$38,754

$38,754

Transfer funds to Forest Protection to align budget with expenditures.

($2,347,037)

($2,347,037)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,630,685

$5,262,265

26.2. Forest Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to

collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share

assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage

state-owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best

management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to

promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and

forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead,

and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

Total Funds

$9,432,643

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,682,151

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,682,151

Other Funds

$1,089,732

Agency Funds

$428,645

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$661,087

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State Funds

$4,610,760

State General Funds

$4,610,760

Intra-State Government Transfers

$50,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$50,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,522,487

$9,344,370

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$88,273

$88,273

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,610,760

$9,432,643

26.3. Forest Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response

and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate

hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community

wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments;

to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to

rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the

Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

Total Funds

$57,689,372

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,046,681

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,046,681

Other Funds

$6,756,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,756,312

State Funds

$47,886,379

State General Funds

$47,886,379

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$38,568,866

$48,371,859

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$457,513

$457,513

Transfer funds from Commission Administration ($2,347,037) and increase funds for equipment and installation associated with a new statewide public safety radio network to achieve statewide interoperability.

$8,600,000

$8,600,000

Provide funds for harrow replacement for firebreak installation services.

$260,000

$260,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$47,886,379

$57,689,372

26.4. Tree Seedling Nursery

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high

quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.

Total Funds

$1,835,616

Federal Funds and Grants

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$133,717

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Other Funds

$1,073,363

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,073,363

State Funds

$628,536

State General Funds

$628,536

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$1,207,080

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$7,536

$7,536

Provide funds for the transition to containerized seedlings to enhance seedling offerings and generate additional revenue.

$621,000

$621,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$628,536

$1,835,616

Section 27: Governor, Office of the Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

$102,959,412 $30,552,612
$753,430 $29,799,182
$807,856 $807,856 $71,598,944 $71,598,944

27.1. Georgia Data Analytic Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to consolidate data and analytics from across

state government to provide transparency and accountability to lawmakers, agencies,

researchers, and the public.

Total Funds

$1,952,455

State Funds

$1,952,455

State General Funds

$1,952,455

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,947,072

$1,947,072

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$5,383

$5,383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

27.2. Governor's Emergency Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when

disasters create extraordinary demands on government.

Total Funds

$22,062,041

State Funds

$22,062,041

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State General Funds

$22,062,041

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$11,062,041

$11,062,041

Increase funds for emergency response expenses associated with Hurricane Idalia and for other declared emergency expenses as necessary.

$11,000,000

$11,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,062,041

$22,062,041

27.3. Governor's Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not

limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and

temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

Total Funds

$6,751,809

State Funds

$6,751,809

State General Funds

$6,751,809

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,718,437

$6,718,437

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$33,372

$33,372

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

27.4. Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and

services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of

budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

Total Funds

$8,800,722

State Funds

$8,800,722

State General Funds

$8,800,722

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,739,361

$8,739,361

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$61,361

$61,361

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

27.5. Office of Health Strategy and Coordination

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and

coordinate policy between state agencies, healthcare providers, and the public; coordinate

the state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while

improving access to quality healthcare.

Total Funds

$1,979,696

State Funds

$1,979,696

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State General Funds

$1,979,696

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,976,466

$1,976,466

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$3,230

$3,230

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.6. Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment

Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to

discriminate against any individual.

Total Funds

$1,375,555

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,000

State Funds

$1,344,555

State General Funds

$1,344,555

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,328,407

$1,359,407

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$16,148

$16,148

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,344,555

$1,375,555

27.7. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation,

preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other

resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency

events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and

acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of

Homeland Security.

Total Funds

$36,158,269

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,703,182

Other Funds

$807,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$807,856

State Funds

$5,647,231

State General Funds

$5,647,231

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,990,956

$35,501,994

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Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention. Utilize existing funds ($482,581) and increase funds ($352,420) to restore the payment of grants to counties. (Total Funds: $835,001) Increase funds to enhance the State Operation Center capabilities.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$149,634
$352,420
$154,221 $5,647,231

$149,634
$352,420
$154,221 $36,158,269

27.8. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize,

and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional

preparation, performance, and ethics.

Total Funds

$9,300,938

Federal Funds and Grants

$818,430

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$753,430

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$65,000

State Funds

$8,482,508

State General Funds

$8,482,508

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,407,153

$9,225,583

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$75,355

$75,355

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,482,508

$9,300,938

27.9. Governor's Office of Student Achievement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability,

evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the

preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

Total Funds

$6,124,827

State Funds

$6,124,827

State General Funds

$6,124,827

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,222,603

$6,222,603

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$17,224

$17,224

Increase funds to upgrade GA AWARDS dashboards and improve accessibility of literacy data.

$135,000

$135,000

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($250,000)

($250,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

27.10. Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program

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of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the

regular school year.

Total Funds

$1,707,475

State Funds

$1,707,475

State General Funds

$1,707,475

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,640,245

$1,640,245

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$3,230

$3,230

Increase funds to upgrade technology for faculty.

$49,000

$49,000

Provide funds to increase rural participation.

$15,000

$15,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,707,475

$1,707,475

27.11. Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide

leadership preparation and support designed to develop high-capacity school leaders across

Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,578,788

State Funds

$2,578,788

State General Funds

$2,578,788

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,566,946

$2,566,946

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$11,842

$11,842

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

27.12. Office of the Child Advocate

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons,

organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children.

Total Funds

$1,539,606

State Funds

$1,539,606

State General Funds

$1,539,606

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,430,137

$1,430,137

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$9,689

$9,689

Provide funds to improve the legal representation of foster children.(H:Yes; Provide funds to improve the legal representation of foster children and coordinate with existing support organizations.)

$99,780

$99,780

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,539,606

$1,539,606

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27.13. Office of the State Inspector General

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and

integrity in state government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

Total Funds

$1,626,154

State Funds

$1,626,154

State General Funds

$1,626,154

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,547,478

$1,547,478

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$10,765

$10,765

Provide funds for one vehicle.

$46,424

$46,424

Provide funds for fees, training, and additional ongoing expenses for the implementation of SB 59 (2023 Session).

$21,487

$21,487

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

27.14. Special Project - Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide personnel and operations for the

Georgia Council on Literacy ($251,000) pursuant to SB211 (2023 Session) and support the

implementation of effective literacy methods, including digital curriculum for Pre-K through

5 ($749,000).

Total Funds

$1,001,077

State Funds

$1,001,077

State General Funds

$1,001,077

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$1,077

$1,077

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

Section 28: Human Services, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,208,577,024 $1,177,154,399
$18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714 $12,173,817 $1,263,048 $335,095,844
$548,087,300

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Other Funds

$26,693,575

Agency Funds

$3,400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,293,575

State Funds

$1,004,170,102

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$200,199

State Children's Trust Funds

$1,285,459

State General Funds

$1,002,684,444

Intra-State Government Transfers

$558,948

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$558,948

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a

factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of

certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and

maximum standards of need shall apply:

For an assistance group of one, the standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly

amount is $155.

For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly

amount is $235.

For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum

monthly amount is $280.

For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly

amount is $330.

For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly

amount is $378.

For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly

amount is $410.

For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum

monthly amount is $444.

For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum

monthly amount is $470.

For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum

monthly amount is $496.

For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly

amount is $530.

For an assistance group of eleven, the standard of need is $860, and the maximum

monthly amount is $568.

Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental

payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the

minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and

subsidized employment.

28.1. Adoptions Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent

placement of children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services

after adoption.

Total Funds

$124,370,273

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Federal Funds and Grants

$77,748,473

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$9,121,401

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$68,627,072

State Funds

$46,621,800

State General Funds

$46,621,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$46,569,051

$124,317,524

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$52,749

$52,749

Amount appropriated in this Act

$46,621,800

$124,370,273

28.2. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention

programs and support child victims of abuse.

Total Funds

$14,235,036

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,980,533

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$2,966,090

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,014,443

State Funds

$3,254,503

State Children's Trust Funds

$1,285,459

State General Funds

$1,969,044

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,242,661

$14,223,194

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$11,842

$11,842

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,254,503

$14,235,036

28.3. Child Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental

responsibility of paying financial support.

Total Funds

$126,436,090

Federal Funds and Grants

$89,275,285

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,275,285

Other Funds

$3,400,000

Agency Funds

$3,400,000

State Funds

$33,365,045

State General Funds

$33,365,045

Intra-State Government Transfers

$395,760

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$395,760

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$32,257,326

$125,328,371

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$1,107,719

$1,107,719

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,365,045

$126,436,090

28.4. Child Welfare Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse,

abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the

family.

Total Funds

$481,023,555

Federal Funds and Grants

$244,481,983

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$38,889,409

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$91,416

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,908,512

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA

$1,263,048

93.558)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$167,282,970

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$34,046,628

State Funds

$236,378,384

State General Funds

$236,378,384

Intra-State Government Transfers

$163,188

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$163,188

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$229,607,756

$474,252,927

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$3,388,823

$3,388,823

Provide funds for technology upgrades and improvements to the SHINES child welfare case management system.

$3,167,659

$3,167,659

Increase funds for the full cost of two community action team pilot programs funded by HB 911 (2022 Session).

$214,146

$214,146

Amount appropriated in this Act

$236,378,384

$481,023,555

28.5. Community Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local

agencies to assist low-income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing

services.

Total Funds

$18,161,659

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,161,659

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$18,161,659

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28.6. Departmental Administration (DHS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the

Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.

Total Funds

$131,269,018

Federal Funds and Grants

$53,473,179

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$273,396

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$6,579,886

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$763,398

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,496,909

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$3,983,620

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$35,375,970

Other Funds

$13,580,052

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$13,580,052

State Funds

$64,215,787

State General Funds

$64,215,787

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$63,125,920

$130,179,151

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$493,037

$493,037

Provide funds to integrate Pathways and Georgia Access into the Georgia Gateway integrated eligibility system.

$1,732,568

$1,732,568

Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation. ($2,636,268)

($2,636,268)

Transfer funds from Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention ($590,000) and increase funds ($910,530) for Medicaid Redetermination notice mailings.

$1,500,530

$1,500,530

Amount appropriated in this Act

$64,215,787

$131,269,018

28.7. Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons

from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have

occurred.

Total Funds

$32,213,516

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,911,715

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,314,962

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,596,753

State Funds

$28,301,801

State General Funds

$28,301,801

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$28,407,238

$32,318,953

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$331,563

$331,563

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Transfer funds to Departmental Administration to align budget with expenditures. Increase funds for the Long-term Care Ombudsman program to reflect an increase in cost of services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($590,000) $153,000
$28,301,801

($590,000) $153,000
$32,213,516

28.8. Elder Community Living Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home

level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.

Total Funds

$89,467,609

Federal Funds and Grants

$37,318,008

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$6,950,343

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,367,665

State Funds

$52,149,601

State General Funds

$52,149,601

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$52,117,304

$89,435,312

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$32,297

$32,297

Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,149,601

$89,467,609

28.9. Energy Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting

their immediate home energy needs.

Total Funds

$71,610,157

Federal Funds and Grants

$71,610,157

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$71,610,157

28.10. Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support

services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Total Funds

$398,733,178

Federal Funds and Grants

$244,103,052

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$258,495

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$5,807,841

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$1,235,199

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$99,147,424

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$14,973,758

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$122,680,335

State Funds

$154,630,126

State General Funds

$154,630,126

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention. Reduce funds for a duplicative QR Codes contract. Increase funds for labor and wage data verification services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $148,250,993
$4,383,510
($65,524) $2,061,147 $154,630,126

Total Funds $392,354,045
$4,383,510
($65,524) $2,061,147 $398,733,178

28.11. Out-of-Home Care

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary

homes for children removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

Total Funds

$434,305,766

Federal Funds and Grants

$100,074,630

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$29,313,386

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$70,620,172

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$141,072

State Funds

$334,231,136

State General Funds

$334,231,136

28.12. Out-of-School Care Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of out-of-school

services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.

Total Funds

$20,160,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$15,500,000

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

State Funds

$4,660,000

State General Funds

$4,660,000

28.13. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening,

medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$5,038,984

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,035,754

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,035,754

State Funds

$3,230

State General Funds

$3,230

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$5,035,754

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$3,230

$3,230

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,230

$5,038,984

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28.14. Residential Child Care Licensing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children

who receive full-time care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting

residential care providers.

Total Funds

$3,379,130

Federal Funds and Grants

$568,850

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$568,850

State Funds

$2,810,280

State General Funds

$2,810,280

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,341,265

$2,910,115

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$26,913

$26,913

Increase funds for technology upgrades and improvements to the TRAILS electronic records management system to enhance efficiency.

$360,000

$360,000

Provide funds to establish an application and inspection process for Qualified Residential Treatment Programs.

$82,102

$82,102

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,810,280

$3,379,130

28.15. Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in

compliance with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy

Families program.

Total Funds

$36,523,008

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$36,453,008

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

State Funds

$70,000

State General Funds

$70,000

28.16. Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving

self-sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's

state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Total Funds

$20,597,565

Federal Funds and Grants

$20,497,565

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$14,194,825

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,302,740

State Funds

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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28.17. Council On Aging

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults,

persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy,

independent and self-reliant lives.

Total Funds

$359,759

State Funds

$359,759

State General Funds

$359,759

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$366,529

$366,529

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$3,230

$3,230

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($10,000)

($10,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$359,759

$359,759

28.18. Family Connection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county

collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and families.

Total Funds

$11,102,757

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,336,965

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,336,965

State Funds

$9,765,792

State General Funds

$9,765,792

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,763,639

$11,100,604

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$2,153

$2,153

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,765,792

$11,102,757

28.19. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming

successful contributors to the state's economy.

Total Funds

$2,780,175

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,443,269

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,443,269

State Funds

$336,906

State General Funds

$336,906

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$326,141

$2,769,410

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$10,765

$10,765

Amount appropriated in this Act

$336,906

$2,780,175

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28.20. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully

productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.

Total Funds

$10,635,252

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,846,048

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,846,048

Other Funds

$284,597

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$284,597

State Funds

$2,504,607

State General Funds

$2,504,607

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,436,787

$10,567,432

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$67,820

$67,820

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,504,607

$10,635,252

28.21. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal

disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

Total Funds

$66,908,724

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,908,724

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$66,908,724

28.22. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in

manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.

Total Funds

$4,447,933

Other Funds

$4,365,888

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,365,888

State Funds

$82,045

State General Funds

$82,045

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$4,365,888

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$6,459

$6,459

Increase funds for the replacement of two forklifts.

$75,586

$75,586

Amount appropriated in this Act

$82,045

$4,447,933

28.23. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

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Total Funds

$98,526,301

Federal Funds and Grants

$69,425,542

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$69,425,542

Other Funds

$5,063,038

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,063,038

State Funds

$24,037,721

State General Funds

$24,037,721

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$24,028,571

$98,517,151

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$412,300

$412,300

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($403,150)

($403,150)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,037,721

$98,526,301

28.24. Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for

Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the purposes of providing care,

rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually

exploited children.

Total Funds

$6,291,579

State Funds

$6,291,579

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$200,199

State General Funds

$6,091,380

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,575,199

$3,575,199

Increase funds for the full cost of the Gwinnett Commercial Sexual Exploitation Recovery Center funded by HB 19 (2023 Session).

$2,716,380

$2,716,380

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,291,579

$6,291,579

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$372,849,325 $853,494 $853,494
$9,201,333 $9,151,733
$49,600 $362,253,204 $362,253,204
$541,294 $541,294

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29.1. Departmental Administration (COI)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of

Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-safe environment.

Total Funds

$2,604,015

Other Funds

$109,600

Agency Funds

$60,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$49,600

State Funds

$2,494,415

State General Funds

$2,494,415

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,467,503

$2,577,103

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$26,912

$26,912

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,494,415

$2,604,015

29.2. Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal

proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to

insurance, fire safety, and fraud.

Total Funds

$671,328

State Funds

$671,328

State General Funds

$671,328

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$665,945

$665,945

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$5,383

$5,383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$671,328

$671,328

29.3. Fire Safety

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through

education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and

property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating

fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage,

transportation, and handling of hazardous materials, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

Total Funds

$15,600,334

Federal Funds and Grants

$853,494

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$853,494

Other Funds

$3,313,725

Agency Funds

$3,313,725

State Funds

$11,433,115

State General Funds

$11,433,115

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,323,775

$14,490,994

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$114,109

$114,109

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Transfer funds from Insurance Regulation for nine inspectors and

$681,044

$681,044

associated costs.

Transfer funds from Insurance Regulation for 14 vehicles.

$314,187

$314,187

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,433,115

$15,600,334

29.4. Insurance Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities

maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market

examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state

laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating

information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and

regulations.

Total Funds

$10,008,733

Other Funds

$5,778,008

Agency Funds

$5,778,008

State Funds

$4,230,725

State General Funds

$4,230,725

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,143,065

$10,921,073

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$82,891

$82,891

Transfer funds to Fire Safety for positions, vehicles, and associated costs.

($995,231)

($995,231)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,230,725

$10,008,733

29.5. Reinsurance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance

premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for individuals to review and enroll in

healthcare insurance.

Total Funds

$336,255,857

State Funds

$336,255,857

State General Funds

$336,255,857

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$185,859,157

$185,859,157

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$5,383

$5,383

Increase funds for the state reinsurance program.

$134,000,000

$134,000,000

Increase funds for implementation of the state-based exchange for healthcare insurance (Georgia Access).

$16,391,317

$16,391,317

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$336,255,857

$336,255,857

29.6. Special Fraud

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter

insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$7,709,058

State Funds

$7,167,764

State General Funds

$7,167,764

Intra-State Government Transfers

$541,294

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$541,294

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,129,010

$7,670,304

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$38,754

$38,754

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,167,764

$7,709,058

Section 30: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$287,587,213 $44,400,504
$719,814
$43,680,690 $34,323,759 $34,323,759 $208,862,950 $208,862,950

30.1. Bureau Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative,

scientific, information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order

and protecting life and property.

Total Funds

$10,685,130

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,600

Other Funds

$353,303

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$353,303

State Funds

$10,319,227

State General Funds

$10,319,227

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,271,861

$10,637,764

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Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$47,366 $10,319,227

$47,366 $10,685,130

30.2. Criminal Justice Information Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential

information and identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint

Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform

Crime Reporting Program.

Total Funds

$18,952,069

Other Funds

$11,500,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,500,000

State Funds

$7,452,069

State General Funds

$7,452,069

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,350,878

$18,850,878

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$101,191

$101,191

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,452,069

$18,952,069

30.3. Forensic Scientific Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in

the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology

(serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide

medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national

databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

Total Funds

$59,371,540

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,302,180

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,302,180

Other Funds

$5,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,856

State Funds

$57,063,504

State General Funds

$57,063,504

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$57,173,683

$59,481,719

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$364,938

$364,938

Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates of new positions.

($475,117)

($475,117)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$57,063,504

$59,371,540

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30.4. Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Medical Examiner office in Macon

and increase funds for three medical examiners, one administrative assistant, 11 death

investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Macon Medical Examiner's

Office to address increased workload.

Total Funds

$964,500

State Funds

$964,500

State General Funds

$964,500

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$960,194

$960,194

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$4,306

$4,306

Amount appropriated in this Act

$964,500

$964,500

30.5. Regional Investigative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process

evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation,

identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist

team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications

center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

Total Funds

$73,349,218

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,812,153

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,812,153

Other Funds

$1,724,650

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,724,650

State Funds

$69,812,415

State General Funds

$69,812,415

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$69,527,461

$73,064,264

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$449,979

$449,979

Provide funds for the start-up cost for two criminal intelligence analyst positions to support the Criminal Street Gang Database.

$174,178

$174,178

Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates of new positions.

($339,203)

($339,203)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$69,812,415

$73,349,218

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

30.6. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.

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Total Funds

$72,753,658

Federal Funds and Grants

$40,273,571

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$719,814

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$39,553,757

Other Funds

$20,739,950

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,739,950

State Funds

$11,740,137

State General Funds

$11,740,137

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$17,572,734

$78,586,255

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$131,714

$131,714

Transfer funds from Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for School Resource Officer and De-escalation training.

($1,250,000)

($1,250,000)

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($4,820,391)

($4,820,391)

Utilize existing funds to maintain current grant operations. (Total Funds:

$0

$0

$993,046)(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Provide funds to restore five grant specialist positions.

$106,080

$106,080

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,740,137

$72,753,658

30.7. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI

courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and

veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall

be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required

reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

Total Funds

$36,528,042

State Funds

$36,528,042

State General Funds

$36,528,042

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$35,903,076

$35,903,076

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$11,842

$11,842

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Provide funds for Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) training and MRT trauma training.

$613,124

$613,124

Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,528,042

$36,528,042

30.8. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers with funds so as to provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide.

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Total Funds

$14,983,056

State Funds

$14,983,056

State General Funds

$14,983,056

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$15,924,846

$15,924,846

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$5,383

$5,383

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($1,262,898)

($1,262,898)

Provide funds for one sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) coordinator for every sexual assault center starting April 1, 2024.

$315,725

$315,725

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,983,056

$14,983,056

Section 31: Juvenile Justice, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$373,171,524 $6,586,702 $600,000 $5,986,702 $255,000 $255,000
$366,329,822 $366,329,822

31.1. Community Service

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable

for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from

secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a

residential placement, tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or

detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth

directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and

treatment services to those youth either directly or by brokering or making appropriate

referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake, court services,

and case management.

Total Funds

$105,158,049

Federal Funds and Grants

$600,000

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$600,000

Other Funds

$255,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$255,000

State Funds

$104,303,049

State General Funds

$104,303,049

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $103,323,507
$709,415
$124,000 $146,127 $104,303,049

Total Funds $104,178,507
$709,415
$124,000 $146,127 $105,158,049

31.2. Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by

holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective

services in appropriate settings.

Total Funds

$27,976,738

State Funds

$27,976,738

State General Funds

$27,976,738

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$27,425,062

$27,425,062

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$187,312

$187,312

Provide funds for a new electronic audit tool.

$364,364

$364,364

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,976,738

$27,976,738

31.3. Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth

accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and supervision of youth including

academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious

services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense

under Senate Bill 440.

Total Funds

$93,919,550

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,848,345

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,848,345

State Funds

$91,071,205

State General Funds

$91,071,205

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$89,652,127

$92,500,472

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$653,437

$653,437

Provide funds to implement music studios at the Eastman, Macon, Augusta, and Muscogee Secure Commitment (YDCs).

$104,000

$104,000

Provide funds for mobile tablets for a new pilot electronic grievance system in one Department of Juvenile Justice Secure Commitment (YDC) and one Secure Detention (RYDC) facility.(H:No)

$0

$0

Provide funds for the integration of an electronic medical record system within the current juvenile tracking system.

$266,257

$266,257

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Provide additional funds for body cameras. Amount appropriated in this Act

$395,384 $91,071,205

$395,384 $93,919,550

31.4. Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth

accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth

who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting

disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's

treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.

Total Funds

$146,117,187

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,138,357

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,138,357

State Funds

$142,978,830

State General Funds

$142,978,830

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$140,322,880

$143,461,237

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$1,107,715

$1,107,715

Provide funds for mobile tablets for a new pilot electronic grievance system in one Department of Juvenile Justice Secure Commitment (YDC) and one Secure Detention (RYDC) facility.(H:No)

$0

$0

Provide funds for the integration of an electronic medical record system within the current juvenile tracking system.

$408,743

$408,743

Provide funds for new body cameras.

$1,139,492

$1,139,492

Amount appropriated in this Act

$142,978,830

$146,117,187

Section 32: Labor, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$54,461,083 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $4,292,769 $4,292,769 $8,979,031 $8,979,031

32.1. Departmental Administration (DOL)

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor

Market Information and Unemployment Insurance programs.

Total Funds

$22,457,512

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,314,069

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,314,069

Other Funds

$3,957,769

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,957,769

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State Funds

$4,185,674

State General Funds

$4,185,674

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,787,850

$20,059,688

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$447,824

$447,824

Utilize existing funds ($50,000) and transfer funds from Unemployment Insurance to migrate applications to a cloud environment. (Total Funds: $2,000,000)

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,185,674

$22,457,512

32.2. Labor Market Information

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of

information about the state's labor market.

Total Funds

$1,412,514

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,383,448

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,383,448

State Funds

$29,066

State General Funds

$29,066

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$1,383,448

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$29,066

$29,066

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,066

$1,412,514

32.3. Unemployment Insurance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by

collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing

unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

Total Funds

$30,591,057

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,491,766

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,491,766

Other Funds

$335,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$335,000

State Funds

$4,764,291

State General Funds

$4,764,291

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,347,204

$32,173,970

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$367,087

$367,087

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Transfer funds to Departmental Administration to align budget with expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,950,000) $4,764,291

($1,950,000) $30,591,057

Section 33: Law, Department of

Total Funds

$125,763,800

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,633,332

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,633,332

Other Funds

$80,048,040

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$80,048,040

State Funds

$42,082,428

State General Funds

$42,082,428

There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Law the sum of $500,000 of the moneys

collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is

appropriated for use by the Department of Law for consumer protection for all the purposes

for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.

33.1. Department of Law

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for

all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions

on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved.

Total Funds

$120,494,521

Other Funds

$80,048,040

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$80,048,040

State Funds

$40,446,481

State General Funds

$40,446,481

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$38,870,673

$118,918,713

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$292,808

$292,808

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Transfer funds from Medicaid Fraud Control Unit program ($16,867) and increase funds ($86,633) to purchase equipment for the Organized Retail Crime and Cyber Crime Prosecution Unit. (Total Funds: $103,500)

$103,500

$103,500

Provide funds to strengthen cyber security through contracted staff and replace equipment.

$1,179,500

$1,179,500

Amount appropriated in this Act

$40,446,481

$120,494,521

33.2. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification,

arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the

Medicaid Program.

Total Funds

$5,269,279

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Federal Funds and Grants

$3,633,332

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,633,332

State Funds

$1,635,947

State General Funds

$1,635,947

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,607,601

$5,240,933

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$45,213

$45,213

Transfer funds to Department of Law program to align budget with expenditures.

($16,867)

($16,867)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,635,947

$5,269,279

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of

Total Funds

$347,424,027

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,726,663

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,726,663

Other Funds

$96,515,632

Agency Funds

$22,957,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$73,557,797

State Funds

$180,181,732

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

$17,493,568

Solid Waste Trust Funds

$7,666,636

State General Funds

$153,318,123

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$1,703,405

Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of

the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is

authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the

balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division

for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues

collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

34.1. Coastal Resources

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental,

historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing

economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and

restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by

promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by

monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and

developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing

and maintaining artificial reefs.

Total Funds

$8,516,360

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,096,144

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,096,144

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Other Funds

$107,925

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$107,925

State Funds

$3,312,291

State General Funds

$3,312,291

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,244,471

$8,448,540

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$67,820

$67,820

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,312,291

$8,516,360

34.2. Departmental Administration (DNR)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all

programs of the department.

Total Funds

$13,357,568

State Funds

$13,357,568

State General Funds

$13,357,568

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$13,281,136

$13,281,136

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$76,432

$76,432

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,357,568

$13,357,568

34.3. Environmental Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by

controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources

(including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring,

and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting,

managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction

strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank

program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining

operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and

remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the

state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to

remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and

regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains,

by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and

by regulating the amount of water used.

Total Funds

$119,925,274

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,694,911

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,694,911

Other Funds

$55,523,856

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Agency Funds

$22,957,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,566,021

State Funds

$34,706,507

State General Funds

$34,706,507

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$33,958,338

$119,177,105

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$748,169

$748,169

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,706,507

$119,925,274

34.4. Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan

opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and outdoor recreation.

Total Funds

$30,354,259

State Funds

$30,354,259

State General Funds

$30,354,259

34.5. Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

Total Funds State Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

$17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568

34.6. Law Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and

departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological,

and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon

request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

Total Funds

$35,053,327

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,751,293

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,751,293

Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds

$3,657 $3,657 $32,298,377

State General Funds

$32,298,377

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$31,524,784

$34,279,734

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$256,207 $517,386 $32,298,377

$256,207 $517,386 $35,053,327

34.7. Parks Recreation and Historic Sites

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the

state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.

Total Funds

$51,299,296

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,204,029

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,204,029

Other Funds

$32,391,791

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,391,791

State Funds

$15,703,476

State General Funds

$15,703,476

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$15,305,955

$50,901,775

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$338,021

$338,021

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($55,000)

($55,000)

Provide funds for part-time staff pay adjustments to address recruitment and retention.

$114,500

$114,500

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,703,476

$51,299,296

34.8. Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire

management activity; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid

waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

Total Funds

$7,666,636

State Funds

$7,666,636

Solid Waste Trust Funds

$7,666,636

34.9. Wildlife Resources

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation

of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and

endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal

commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to

license hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

Total Funds

$63,757,739

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,980,286

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,980,286

Other Funds

$8,488,403

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,488,403

State Funds

$25,289,050

State General Funds

$23,585,645

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$1,703,405

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$23,691,579

$62,160,268

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$432,754

$432,754

Increase funds for equipment and vehicle costs for a training coordinator position in the Wildlife Resources Division to standardize division training.

$46,717

$46,717

Increase funds for flood and fire hazard mitigation on Sapelo Island.

$528,000

$528,000

Increase funds for environmental hazard mitigation on Ossabaw Island.

$590,000

$590,000

Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($350,000) for fish

$0

$0

hatchery renovations for the conservation and management of fisheries

resources.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($207,707) to expand

$0

$0

access to the Deer Management Assistance Program for the conservation

and management of wildlife resources.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,289,050

$63,757,739

Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$20,251,092 $20,251,092 $20,251,092

35.1. Board Administration (SBPP)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the

agency.

Total Funds

$2,368,185

State Funds

$2,368,185

State General Funds

$2,368,185

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,352,443

$2,352,443

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$11,842

$11,842

Increase funds for training software.

$3,900

$3,900

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,368,185

$2,368,185

35.2. Clemency Decisions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the

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community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board

coordinates all interstate compact release matters regarding the acceptance and placement

of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process by

reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific

criteria.

Total Funds

$17,260,154

State Funds

$17,260,154

State General Funds

$17,260,154

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$16,793,391

$16,793,391

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$169,010

$169,010

Provide funds for overtime to address Georgia Crime Information Center disposition backlog.

$188,390

$188,390

Provide funds for equipment for three criminal investigators and one hearing examiner.

$109,363

$109,363

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,260,154

$17,260,154

35.3. Victim Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in

offender status or placement, conduct outreach and information gathering from victims

during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to

the state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.

Total Funds

$622,753

State Funds

$622,753

State General Funds

$622,753

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$582,334

$582,334

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$8,612

$8,612

Increase funds to offset the loss of federal funds supporting two positions.

$31,807

$31,807

Amount appropriated in this Act

$622,753

$622,753

Section 36: State Properties Commission Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

36.1. State Properties Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state-owned and leased real property with

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information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

Total Funds

$2,400,000

Other Funds

$2,400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,400,000

Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$113,566,705 $170,762 $170,762
$33,340,000 $33,340,000 $80,055,943 $80,055,943

37.1. Public Defender Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital

Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, Central Office, and the administration of

the Conflict Division.

Total Funds

$11,061,278

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

Other Funds

$1,840,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,840,000

State Funds

$9,216,278

State General Funds

$9,216,278

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,151,686

$10,996,686

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$64,592

$64,592

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,216,278

$11,061,278

37.2. Public Defenders

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal

representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private interests, to

indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing

for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in

cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit public defender has a conflict of interest.

Total Funds

$102,505,427

Federal Funds and Grants

$165,762

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$165,762

Other Funds

$31,500,000

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,500,000

State Funds

$70,839,665

State General Funds

$70,839,665

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$69,913,653

$101,579,415

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$828,903

$828,903

Provide funds for the Juvenile Conflict Defender Division.

$228,954

$228,954

Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates of new positions.

($131,845)

($131,845)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$70,839,665

$102,505,427

Section 38: Public Health, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.991)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds

$809,596,163 $392,631,491 $16,862,765
$3,126,552
$20,341,394
$352,300,780 $10,776,819
$561,134 $10,215,685 $406,187,853 $1,913,773 $375,364,359 $13,821,215 $15,088,506

38.1. Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote

the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies,

tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

Total Funds

$55,512,890

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,798,036

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$231,739

93.994)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$20,341,394

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,224,903

Other Funds

$695,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$695,000

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State Funds

$23,019,854

State General Funds

$16,145,556

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,874,298

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$22,945,574

$55,438,610

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$74,280

$74,280

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,019,854

$55,512,890

38.2. Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-

income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.

Total Funds

$7,642,688

Federal Funds and Grants

$945,342

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$945,342

93.991)

State Funds

$6,697,346

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,697,346

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,689,810

$7,635,152

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$7,536

$7,536

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,697,346

$7,642,688

38.3. Departmental Administration (DPH)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

departmental programs.

Total Funds

$36,212,064

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,664,750

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$646,125

93.991)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,018,625

Other Funds

$1,750,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,750,000

State Funds

$29,797,314

State General Funds

$29,665,519

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$29,263,628

$35,678,378

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$209,918

$209,918

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Restore funds for the Clayton County district health director position. Amount appropriated in this Act

$323,768 $29,797,314

$323,768 $36,212,064

38.4. Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism,

and other emergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.

Total Funds

$40,256,675

Federal Funds and Grants

$32,213,086

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$623,949

93.994)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,589,137

Other Funds

$435,983

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$435,983

State Funds

$7,607,606

State General Funds

$7,607,606

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,459,048

$40,108,117

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$148,558

$148,558

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,607,606

$40,256,675

38.5. Epidemiology

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to

disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

Total Funds

$17,368,943

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,259,338

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,259,338

State Funds

$8,109,605

State General Funds

$7,991,829

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,776

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,326,337

$16,585,675

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$145,328

$145,328

Transfer funds from Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services ($560,389) and increase funds ($77,551) for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances.

$637,940

$637,940

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,109,605

$17,368,943

38.6. Immunization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

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Total Funds

$18,141,995

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,975,391

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,975,391

Other Funds

$4,649,702

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,649,702

State Funds

$2,516,902

State General Funds

$2,516,902

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,459,847

$18,084,940

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$57,055

$57,055

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,516,902

$18,141,995

38.7. Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later

life by providing comprehensive health services to infants and children.

Total Funds

$57,770,432

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,967,419

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$8,614,470

93.994)

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$509,106

93.991)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$21,843,843

Other Funds

$85,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$85,000

State Funds

$26,718,013

State General Funds

$26,718,013

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$27,465,227

$58,517,646

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$29,067

$29,067

Transfer funds to Epidemiology and Vital Records to align budget with expenditures.

($776,281)

($776,281)

Utilize existing funds ($28,561) for one epidemiologist position for surveillance and data analysis for the Low THC Oil Registry program.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,718,013

$57,770,432

38.8. Infant and Child Health Promotion

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote

health and nutrition for infants and children.

Total Funds

$231,737,362

Federal Funds and Grants

$216,117,023

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Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$7,392,607

93.994)

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$625,445

93.991)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$208,098,971

State Funds

$15,620,339

State General Funds

$15,620,339

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$15,496,541

$231,613,564

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$123,798

$123,798

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,620,339

$231,737,362

38.9. Infectious Disease Control

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of

HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

Total Funds

$100,159,288

Federal Funds and Grants

$54,622,682

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$54,622,682

State Funds

$45,536,606

State General Funds

$45,536,606

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$45,305,157

$99,927,839

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$231,449

$231,449

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$45,536,606

$100,159,288

38.10. Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards,

as well as providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service

establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

Total Funds

$10,825,589

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,068,424

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$400,534

93.991)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$667,890

Other Funds

$561,134

Agency Funds

$561,134

State Funds

$9,196,031

State General Funds

$9,196,031

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $9,138,976
$57,055
$9,196,031

Total Funds $10,768,534
$57,055
$10,825,589

38.11. Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county

boards of health delivering local public health services.

Total Funds

$203,957,967

Other Funds

$1,800,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,800,000

State Funds

$202,157,967

State General Funds

$202,157,967

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$197,519,328

$199,319,328

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$4,638,639

$4,638,639

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$202,157,967

$203,957,967

38.12. Vital Records

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the

public in a timely manner vital records and associated documents.

Total Funds

$5,947,416

Other Funds

$800,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$800,000

State Funds

$5,147,416

State General Funds

$5,147,416

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,877,699

$5,677,699

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$53,825

$53,825

Transfer funds from Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services for enhancements to death certificate processing for the Georgia Vital Events Registration System.

$215,892

$215,892

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,147,416

$5,947,416

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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38.13. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund

to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived

brain or spinal cord injuries.

Total Funds

$1,913,773

State Funds

$1,913,773

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,913,773

38.14. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a

trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct

patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the

flow of funds for system improvement.

Total Funds

$22,149,081

State Funds

$22,149,081

State General Funds

$7,060,575

Trauma Care Trust Funds

$15,088,506

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$22,144,775

$22,144,775

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$4,306

$4,306

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,149,081

$22,149,081

Section 39: Public Safety, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$296,800,440 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $13,093,402 $13,093,402 $237,440,209 $237,440,209 $11,571,263 $11,571,263

39.1. Aviation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and

rescue missions and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State

of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial

surveillance and observation.

Total Funds

$4,768,091

State Funds

$4,768,091

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State General Funds

$4,768,091

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,743,331

$4,743,331

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$24,760

$24,760

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

39.2. Capitol Police Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol

Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state

buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and

provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the

Capitol.

Total Funds

$9,680,480

State Funds

$1,275,403

State General Funds

$1,275,403

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,405,077

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,405,077

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,207,583

$9,612,660

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$67,820

$67,820

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,275,403

$9,680,480

39.3. Departmental Administration (DPS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all

programs of the department and administratively attached agencies.

Total Funds

$9,961,743

Other Funds

$3,510

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,510

State Funds

$9,958,233

State General Funds

$9,958,233

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,877,495

$9,881,005

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$80,738

$80,738

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,958,233

$9,961,743

39.4. Field Offices and Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of

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specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit,

the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant

Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the

Training Unit.

Total Funds

$156,411,435

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,494,501

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,494,501

Other Funds

$673,900

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$673,900

State Funds

$152,867,248

State General Funds

$152,867,248

Intra-State Government Transfers

$375,786

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$375,786

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$151,709,975

$155,254,162

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$1,119,560

$1,119,560

Increase funds for personal service expense to reflect previously vacant law enforcement officer positions.

$37,713

$37,713

Amount appropriated in this Act

$152,867,248

$156,411,435

39.5. Law Enforcement Training

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the training of State Troopers

through Georgia State Patrol trooper schools.

Total Funds

$8,859,968

State Funds

$8,859,968

State General Funds

$8,859,968

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,621,336

$7,621,336

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$64,590

$64,590

Increase funds for additional 35 trooper school graduates.

$1,174,042

$1,174,042

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

39.6. Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and

enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws for

commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers,

all buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and

High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$46,758,236

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,348,744

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,348,744

Other Funds

$10,761,804

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,761,804

State Funds

$24,276,765

State General Funds

$24,276,765

Intra-State Government Transfers

$370,923

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$370,923

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$18,763,296

$41,244,767

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$343,403

$343,403

Provide funds to replace the weigh-in-motion equipment and monitoring system.

$5,170,066

$5,170,066

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,276,765

$46,758,236

39.7. Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical

incident support services to requesting local and state public entities that employ public

safety officers.

Total Funds

$1,645,060

State Funds

$1,645,060

State General Funds

$1,645,060

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,512,332

$1,512,332

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$12,918

$12,918

Provide funds for two K-9s and equipment for four positions.(H:Provide funds for two K-9s, an additional Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS), and equipment for four positions.)

$119,810

$119,810

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

39.8. Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent,

and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire-safe

environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service

training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

Total Funds

$1,709,638

State Funds

$1,709,638

State General Funds

$1,709,638

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,588,873
$10,765 $110,000
$1,709,638

Total Funds $1,588,873
$10,765 $110,000
$1,709,638

39.9. Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement

community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law

enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all

requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation

of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining

officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

Total Funds

$5,866,372

State Funds

$5,866,372

State General Funds

$5,866,372

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,523,783

$5,523,783

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$41,984

$41,984

Provide funds for the Georgia POST Resiliency Program previously funded through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Law Enforcement Training Grant.(H:Yes; Consolidate Georgia POST Resiliency Program with Georgia Public Safety Training Center.)

$0

$0

Provide funds for two vehicles.

$78,000

$78,000

Provide funds for system maintenance support and onboarding for an online gang and human trafficking training system.(H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds to provide a $2,000 salary adjustment for law enforcement officers not included in HB 19 (2023 Session) to reduce turnover and increase retention effective April 1, 2024.

$22,605

$22,605

Provide additional funds for Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police sponsored training ($80,972) and Sheriffs' Training Academy ($119,028).

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,866,372

$5,866,372

39.10. Georgia Public Safety Training Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that

results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.

Total Funds

$27,493,380

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,061,179

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,061,179

Other Funds

$1,492,086

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,492,086

State Funds

$23,011,448

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State General Funds

$23,011,448

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,928,667

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,928,667

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$21,250,180

$25,732,112

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$198,076

$198,076

Provide funds for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$28,831

$28,831

Transfer funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for School Resource Officer and De-escalation training.

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Provide funds for board-approved director raise.

$20,030

$20,030

Provide funds for rent at the Pickens Academy location.

$15,000

$15,000

Provide funds for pest control and fire emergency monitoring system for

$28,474

$28,474

campus.

Provide funds for annual CPR training for dispatchers.

$220,857

$220,857

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,011,448

$27,493,380

39.11. Office of Highway Safety

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues,

and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on

Georgia roadways.

Total Funds

$21,080,282

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,791,142

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,791,142

Other Funds

$162,102

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$162,102

State Funds

$636,228

State General Funds

$636,228

Intra-State Government Transfers

$490,810

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$490,810

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$677,637

$21,121,691

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$23,683

$23,683

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($65,092)

($65,092)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$636,228

$21,080,282

39.12. Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education grant

scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy driver's education requirements

and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,565,755

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State Funds

$2,565,755

State General Funds

$2,565,755

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,920,678

$2,920,678

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$2,153

$2,153

Reduce funds for driver's education and training in accordance with FY 2023 Joshua's Law Collections.(H:Reduce funds.)

($357,076)

($357,076)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,565,755

$2,565,755

Section 40: Public Service Commission Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$13,985,526 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $12,754,426 $12,754,426

40.1. Commission Administration (PSC)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in

achieving the agency's goals.

Total Funds

$1,913,734

State Funds

$1,913,734

State General Funds

$1,913,734

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,949,732

$1,949,732

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$11,842

$11,842

Transfer funds to Facility Protection to align budget with expenditures.

($47,840)

($47,840)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

40.2. Facility Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations

pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and

inspections.

Total Funds

$3,273,430

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,231,100

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,231,100

State Funds

$2,042,330

State General Funds

$2,042,330

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention. Utilize existing funds ($63,726), transfer funds from Commission Administration ($47,840), and increase funds for database upgrade for the Call Before You Dig program. (Total Funds: $250,000) Increase funds for equipment and vehicle costs for two additional investigators for the Call Before You Dig program. Increase funds for state share of equipment and vehicle costs for one additional Pipeline Safety inspector. Provide funds for pipeline safety database upgrade.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,551,202
$20,454
$186,274
$12,000
$22,400
$250,000 $2,042,330

Total Funds $2,782,302
$20,454
$186,274
$12,000
$22,400
$250,000 $3,273,430

40.3. Utilities Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of

electric, natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric

and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and

education, and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Total Funds

$8,798,362

State Funds

$8,798,362

State General Funds

$8,798,362

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,371,690

$8,371,690

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$51,672

$51,672

Provide funds for consumer response system upgrade.

$250,000

$250,000

Provide funds for phone system upgrade.

$100,000

$100,000

Provide funds for audit of universal access fund contributors.

$25,000

$25,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,798,362

$8,798,362

Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds State General Funds

$9,639,818,220 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $3,212,198,116
$692,038 $1,275,951,296 $3,310,081,114 $3,310,081,114

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41.1. Agricultural Experiment Station

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new

product development, food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global

competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

Total Funds

$119,960,399

Federal Funds and Grants

$38,250,210

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$38,250,210

Other Funds

$28,511,900

Agency Funds

$8,506,900

Research Funds

$20,005,000

State Funds

$53,198,289

State General Funds

$53,198,289

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$53,340,515

$120,102,625

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$428,447

$428,447

Reduce funds for personal services based on start date of new positions.

($570,673)

($570,673)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$53,198,289

$119,960,399

41.2. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease

research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety

of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion

animals.

Total Funds

$7,247,766

Federal Funds and Grants

$605,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$605,000

Other Funds

$6,642,766

Agency Funds

$6,487,766

Research Funds

$155,000

41.3. Cooperative Extension Service

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs,

and outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer

sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

Total Funds

$85,127,862

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,361,094

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,361,094

Other Funds

$22,707,707

Agency Funds

$13,865,707

Research Funds

$8,842,000

State Funds

$50,059,061

State General Funds

$50,059,061

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$49,552,824

$84,621,625

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$774,004

$774,004

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Reduce funds for personal services based on start date of new positions.

($267,767)

($267,767)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,059,061

$85,127,862

41.4. Enterprise Innovation Institute

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers,

entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business practices and technology-driven

economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance

programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

Total Funds

$28,307,131

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,500,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,500,000

Other Funds

$6,000,000

Agency Funds

$6,000,000

State Funds

$12,807,131

State General Funds

$12,807,131

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$12,647,809

$28,147,809

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$159,322

$159,322

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,807,131

$28,307,131

41.5. Forestry Cooperative Extension

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support

instruction and outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and

other natural resources.

Total Funds

$1,891,695

Federal Funds and Grants

$450,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$450,000

Other Funds

$346,988

Agency Funds

$271,000

Research Funds

$75,988

State Funds

$1,094,707

State General Funds

$1,094,707

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,079,636

$1,876,624

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Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,071 $1,094,707

$15,071 $1,891,695

41.6. Forestry Research

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and

environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest

landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal

regulations.

Total Funds

$15,739,560

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,169,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,169,000

Other Funds

$8,310,243

Agency Funds

$2,479,243

Research Funds

$5,831,000

State Funds

$3,260,317

State General Funds

$3,260,317

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,190,344

$15,669,587

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$69,973

$69,973

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,260,317

$15,739,560

41.7. Georgia Archives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and

interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with

adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records

Center.

Total Funds

$5,441,974

Other Funds

$955,154

Agency Funds

$263,116

Records Center Storage Fee

$692,038

State Funds

$4,486,820

State General Funds

$4,486,820

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,464,213

$5,419,367

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$22,607

$22,607

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,486,820

$5,441,974

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41.8. Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for

private and public industries through unique education, training, research, and practical

applications.

Total Funds

$4,584,015

Other Funds

$2,223,468

Agency Funds

$2,223,468

State Funds

$2,360,547

State General Funds

$2,360,547

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,327,175

$4,550,643

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$33,372

$33,372

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,360,547

$4,584,015

41.9. Georgia Research Alliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization

capacity in public and private universities in Georgia to launch new companies and create

jobs.

Total Funds

$14,365,171

State Funds

$14,365,171

State General Funds

$14,365,171

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,110,865

$5,110,865

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$4,306

$4,306

Provide funds for six new eminent scholars and six distinguished investigators.(H:Provide funds for six new eminent scholars and six distinguished investigators at Georgia Institute of Technology and Augusta University ($9,000,000) and the development of a product to monitor poultry health and welfare, a collaboration between Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Georgia ($250,000).)

$9,250,000

$9,250,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,365,171

$14,365,171

41.10. Georgia Tech Research Institute

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and

research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific,

engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and

safety in Georgia.

Total Funds

$851,875,377

Federal Funds and Grants

$525,422,777

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$525,422,777

Other Funds

$315,937,315

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Research Funds

$315,937,315

State Funds

$10,515,285

State General Funds

$10,515,285

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,037,113

$848,397,205

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$3,478,172

$3,478,172

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,515,285

$851,875,377

41.11. Marine Institute

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes

involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities

for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

Total Funds

$1,737,837

Federal Funds and Grants

$296,648

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$296,648

Other Funds

$302,183

Agency Funds

$156,183

Research Funds

$146,000

State Funds

$1,139,006

State General Funds

$1,139,006

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,126,088

$1,724,919

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$12,918

$12,918

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,139,006

$1,737,837

41.12. Marine Resources Extension Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic sustainability.

Total Funds

$3,460,095

Other Funds

$1,700,000

Agency Funds

$740,000

Research Funds

$960,000

State Funds

$1,760,095

State General Funds

$1,760,095

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,723,494

$3,423,494

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Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,601 $1,760,095

$36,601 $3,460,095

41.13. Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including

ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

Total Funds

$44,983,879

State Funds

$44,983,879

State General Funds

$44,983,879

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$44,525,290

$44,525,290

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$458,589

$458,589

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,983,879

$44,983,879

41.14. Public Libraries

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund,

promote literacy, and provide library services that facilitate access to information for all

Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

Total Funds

$53,008,859

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,651,513

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,651,513

State Funds

$47,357,346

State General Funds

$47,357,346

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$46,886,944

$52,538,457

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$54,902

$54,902

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance

$415,500

$415,500

employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees from $843 to $1,093.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$47,357,346

$53,008,859

41.15. Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education

initiatives that require funding beyond what is provided by formula.

Total Funds

$35,228,670

State Funds

$35,228,670

State General Funds

$35,228,670

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $39,988,670
$128,104
($2,288,104) ($2,600,000)
$35,228,670

Total Funds $39,988,670
$128,104
($2,288,104) ($2,600,000)
$35,228,670

41.16. Regents Central Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to

institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern

Regional Education Board.

Total Funds

$11,628,952

Other Funds

$350,000

Agency Funds

$350,000

State Funds

$11,278,952

State General Funds

$11,278,952

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,991,274

$11,341,274

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$37,678

$37,678

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Increase funds for legal fees.

$250,000

$250,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,278,952

$11,628,952

41.17. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs

regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.

Total Funds

$7,595,171

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,392,407

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,392,407

Other Funds

$2,009,390

Agency Funds

$1,551,177

Research Funds

$458,213

State Funds

$3,193,374

State General Funds

$3,193,374

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,150,314

$7,552,111

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$43,060

$43,060

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,193,374

$7,595,171

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41.18. Teaching

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for

annual allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to

establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

Total Funds

$8,286,072,222

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,241,597,007

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,241,597,007

Other Funds

$4,062,744,336

Agency Funds

$3,140,303,556

Research Funds

$922,440,780

State Funds

$2,981,730,879

State General Funds

$2,981,730,879

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,868,895,190 $8,173,236,533

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$46,011,763

$46,011,763

Restore FY 2024 formula funds.

$66,000,000

$66,000,000

Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land Grant match requirements.

$823,926

$823,926

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,981,730,879 $8,286,072,222

41.19. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the

University of Georgia on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to

Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease

research, surveillance, and intervention.

Total Funds

$6,505,967

Federal Funds and Grants

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

Other Funds

$1,100,000

Research Funds

$1,100,000

State Funds

$5,205,967

State General Funds

$5,205,967

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,168,289

$6,468,289

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$37,678

$37,678

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,205,967

$6,505,967

41.20. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and

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companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

Total Funds

$29,805,927

Other Funds

$29,000,000

Agency Funds

$29,000,000

State Funds

$805,927

State General Funds

$805,927

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$571,250

$29,571,250

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$234,677

$234,677

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$805,927

$29,805,927

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

41.21. Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to

present and future generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity

of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

Total Funds

$2,352,863

State Funds

$2,352,863

State General Funds

$2,352,863

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$614,133

$614,133

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$3,230

$3,230

Adjust funds based on projected expenditures.

($264,500)

($264,500)

Provide funds for the construction of the Anne Frank Education Center.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,352,863

$2,352,863

41.22. Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military

College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

Total Funds

$3,849,591

State Funds

$3,849,591

State General Funds

$3,849,591

41.23. Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for

grades kindergarten through twelve at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School.

Total Funds

$5,631,535

State Funds

$5,631,535

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State General Funds

$5,631,535

41.24. Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality

programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality

of their lives.

Total Funds

$13,415,702

State Funds

$13,415,702

State General Funds

$13,415,702

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$12,998,363

$12,998,363

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$117,339

$117,339

Provide one-time funds for the development of an update to Georgia Stories, a video series that supports teachers in providing the required eighth-grade course on Georgia geography, history, and economics.

$300,000

$300,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,415,702

$13,415,702

Section 42: Revenue, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Fireworks Trust Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$225,389,960 $1,058,059 $370,147
$687,912 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $222,084,230 $3,145,263 $218,505,184
$433,783

42.1. Departmental Administration (DOR)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the

State of Georgia and provide general support services to the operating programs of the

Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$14,570,899

State Funds

$14,570,899

State General Funds

$14,570,899

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$14,200,931

$14,200,931

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Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention. Provide funds to migrate data to a cloud-based service.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$69,968
$300,000 $14,570,899

$69,968
$300,000 $14,570,899

42.2. Forestland Protection Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland

conservation use property and qualified timberland property to counties, municipalities, and

school districts.

Total Funds

$39,073,494

State Funds

$39,073,494

State General Funds

$39,073,494

42.3. Industry Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale,

and consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.

Total Funds

$10,452,616

Federal Funds and Grants

$370,147

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block

$370,147

Grant (CFDA 93.959)

Other Funds

$485,887

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$485,887

State Funds

$9,596,582

State General Funds

$9,162,799

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,513,691

$10,369,725

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$82,891

$82,891

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,596,582

$10,452,616

42.4. Local Government Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the

administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed property unit.

Total Funds

$8,013,308

Other Funds

$420,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$420,000

State Funds

$7,593,308

Fireworks Trust Funds

$3,145,263

State General Funds

$4,448,045

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,541,636

$7,961,636

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Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,672 $7,593,308

$51,672 $8,013,308

42.5. Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and

employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

Total Funds

$9,749,175

State Funds

$9,749,175

State General Funds

$9,749,175

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employee's Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$716,018

$716,018

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

42.6. Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by

maintaining title and registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness

for new title issuance.

Total Funds

$41,568,986

State Funds

$41,568,986

State General Funds

$41,568,986

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$39,055,613

$39,055,613

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$122,722

$122,722

Increase funds to reflect a contract increase for motor vehicle registration and licensing.

$2,390,651

$2,390,651

Amount appropriated in this Act

$41,568,986

$41,568,986

42.7. Office of Special Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and

criminal activities involving department efforts; and conduct checkpoints in areas where

reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

Total Funds

$6,355,144

Federal Funds and Grants

$416,081

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$416,081

State Funds

$5,939,063

State General Funds

$5,939,063

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,897,079

$6,313,160

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$41,984

$41,984

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,939,063

$6,355,144

42.8. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and

collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$63,173,533

Other Funds

$1,341,784

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,341,784

State Funds

$61,831,749

State General Funds

$61,831,749

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$61,309,618

$62,651,402

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$398,306

$398,306

Provide funds for start-up costs for the creation of the initial contact team to assist newly delinquent taxpayers.

$15,300

$15,300

Provide funds for three replacement vehicles.

$108,525

$108,525

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,831,749

$63,173,533

42.9. Tax Policy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax

assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board

of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

Total Funds

$4,893,981

State Funds

$4,893,981

State General Funds

$4,893,981

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,857,380

$4,857,380

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$36,601

$36,601

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

42.10. Taxpayer Services Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

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individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and

motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

Total Funds

$27,538,824

Federal Funds and Grants

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$271,831

State Funds

$27,266,993

State General Funds

$27,266,993

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$27,062,532

$27,334,363

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$186,236

$186,236

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Increase funds to raise hourly pay for part-time seasonal mail operations staff.

$18,225

$18,225

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,266,993

$27,538,824

Section 43: Secretary of State Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$43,537,000 $550,000 $550,000
$5,192,320 $5,192,320 $37,794,680 $37,794,680

43.1. Corporations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to

statutes; to issue certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the

public on all filed entities.

Total Funds

$4,651,651

Other Funds

$4,611,820

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,611,820

State Funds

$39,831

State General Funds

$39,831

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$4,611,820

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$39,831

$39,831

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,831

$4,651,651

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43.2. Elections

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the

Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services,

performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting

candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election,

voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

Total Funds

$14,942,485

Federal Funds and Grants

$550,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$550,000

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$14,342,485

State General Funds

$14,342,485

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,870,966

$8,470,966

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$27,990

$27,990

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($550,000)

($550,000)

Increase funds for legal fees.

$183,529

$183,529

Provide funds for third-party ballot-text auditing technology.

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Provide funds for increased postage expenses related to precinct cards.

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Provide funds to improve election security by adding watermarks to all ballot paper.

$110,000

$110,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,342,485

$14,942,485

43.3. Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to

professional licenses, elections, and securities; to investigate complaints; and to conduct

inspections of applicants and existing license holders.

Total Funds

$3,839,170

State Funds

$3,839,170

State General Funds

$3,839,170

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,687,666

$3,687,666

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$38,754

$38,754

Increase funds to purchase equipment and vehicles for new investigators.

$112,750

$112,750

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

43.4. Office Administration (SOS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office

of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

Total Funds

$3,364,377

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Other Funds

$5,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,500

State Funds

$3,358,877

State General Funds

$3,358,877

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,333,041

$3,338,541

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$25,836

$25,836

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,358,877

$3,364,377

43.5. Professional Licensing Boards

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by

supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.

Total Funds

$9,459,033

Other Funds

$400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$400,000

State Funds

$9,059,033

State General Funds

$9,059,033

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,810,088

$9,210,088

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$103,345

$103,345

Increase funds for temporary labor to address a backlog of licensure applications.

$145,600

$145,600

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,059,033

$9,459,033

43.6. Securities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and

enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the

Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

Total Funds

$1,178,376

Other Funds

$25,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,000

State Funds

$1,153,376

State General Funds

$1,153,376

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,142,611

$1,167,611

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$10,765

$10,765

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,153,376

$1,178,376

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The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

43.7. Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for

registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil;

to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low

THC oil use in Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,408,686

State Funds

$1,408,686

State General Funds

$1,408,686

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,573,399

$1,573,399

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$6,459

$6,459

Utilize existing funds ($135,000) to purchase a vehicle and equipment.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Utilize existing funds ($43,828) to purchase office furniture.(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Reduce funds based on projected expenditures.

($171,172)

($171,172)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,408,686

$1,408,686

43.8. Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for professional

engineers and land surveyors.

Total Funds

$1,033,972

State Funds

$1,033,972

State General Funds

$1,033,972

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,032,895

$1,032,895

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$1,077

$1,077

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

43.9. Real Estate Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate

brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate

Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal Act.

Total Funds

$3,170,155

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$3,070,155

State General Funds

$3,070,155

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,052,930

$3,152,930

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$17,225

$17,225

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,070,155

$3,170,155

43.10. State Elections Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the promulgation and enforcement of rules

and regulations related to elections and the investigation of any violations thereof.

Total Funds

$489,095

State Funds

$489,095

State General Funds

$489,095

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$513,018

$513,018

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$1,077

$1,077

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($25,000)

($25,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$489,095

$489,095

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,212,765,860 $103,692 $103,692
$34,300,294 $478,028
$33,822,266 $1,178,041,874 $1,049,377,142
$128,664,732 $320,000 $320,000

44.1. College Completion Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide needs-based financial aid to eligible

students to complete remaining credential credit requirements.

Total Funds

$10,000,000

State Funds

$10,000,000

Lottery Funds

$10,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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State Funds $12,000,000 ($2,000,000) $10,000,000

Total Funds $12,000,000 ($2,000,000) $10,000,000

44.2. Commission Administration (GSFC)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students

with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia

public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

Total Funds

$13,133,264

Federal Funds and Grants

$103,692

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$103,692

Other Funds

$1,804,005

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,804,005

State Funds

$10,905,567

Lottery Funds

$10,905,567

Intra-State Government Transfers

$320,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$320,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,784,999

$13,012,696

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$120,568

$120,568

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,905,567

$13,133,264

44.3. Dual Enrollment

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary

study at approved public and private postsecondary institutions, while receiving dual high

school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

Total Funds

$88,535,729

State Funds

$88,535,729

State General Funds

$88,535,729

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$76,205,744

$76,205,744

Increase funds to meet projected enrollment.

$12,329,985

$12,329,985

Amount appropriated in this Act

$88,535,729

$88,535,729

44.4. Engineer Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia

residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain

those students as engineers in the State.

Total Funds

$1,260,000

State Funds

$1,260,000

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State General Funds

$1,260,000

44.5. Georgia Military College Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full

scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National

Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,082,916

State Funds

$1,082,916

State General Funds

$1,082,916

44.6. HERO Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to

members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat

zones and the spouses and children of such members.

Total Funds

$330,000

State Funds

$330,000

State General Funds

$330,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$630,000

$630,000

Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$330,000

$330,000

44.7. HOPE Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a

diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$80,603,880

State Funds

$80,603,880

Lottery Funds

$80,603,880

44.8. HOPE High School Equivalency Exam

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency

Exam recipients to pursue education beyond the high school level at an eligible

postsecondary institution located in Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,345,510

State Funds

$1,345,510

Lottery Funds

$1,345,510

44.9. HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students

seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary

institution.

Total Funds

$74,451,586

State Funds

$74,451,586

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Lottery Funds

$74,451,586

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$91,218,629

$91,218,629

Reduce funds provided to reflect expected program expenditures at a HOPE Private Award rate at $2,496 and a HOPE Zell Private Award rate at $2,985.

($16,767,043)

($16,767,043)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$74,451,586

$74,451,586

44.10. HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students

seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$872,070,599

State Funds

$872,070,599

Lottery Funds

$872,070,599

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$874,902,233

$874,902,233

Adjust funds based on projected expenditures.

($2,831,634)

($2,831,634)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$872,070,599

$872,070,599

44.11. Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide financial aid to students with intellectual

and developmental disabilities who are currently enrolled in the Georgia Inclusive

Postsecondary Education program at a postsecondary institution in this state.

Total Funds

$955,830

State Funds

$955,830

State General Funds

$955,830

44.12. Low Interest Loans

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to

assist with the affordability of a college or technical college education, encourage timely

persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan

recipients to work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in

certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide loans

for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

Total Funds

$20,000,000

Other Funds

$20,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000,000

44.13. North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

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Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

44.14. North Georgia ROTC Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-

repayable financial assistance to attend the University of North Georgia and to participate in

the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

Total Funds

$1,113,750

State Funds

$1,113,750

State General Funds

$1,113,750

44.15. Public Safety Memorial Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the

children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and

prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$540,000

Other Funds

$540,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$540,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$540,000

$540,000

Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need.

($540,000)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$540,000

44.16. REACH Georgia Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to

selected students participating in the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program,

which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

Total Funds

$6,370,000

State Funds

$6,370,000

State General Funds

$6,370,000

44.17. Service Cancelable Loans

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as

authorized in statute including programs for large animal veterinarians and Georgia

National Guard members.

Total Funds

$11,985,000

Other Funds

$10,200,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,200,000

State Funds

$1,785,000

State General Funds

$1,785,000

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,985,000

$15,185,000

Reduce funds for public law enforcement officer loan repayments.

($3,200,000)

($3,200,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,785,000

$11,985,000

44.18. Tuition Equalization Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher

education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend

eligible private postsecondary institutions.

Total Funds

$24,435,328

Other Funds

$1,278,261

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,278,261

State Funds

$23,157,067

State General Funds

$23,157,067

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

44.19. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in

Georgia; provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve

complaints.

Total Funds

$1,514,728

Other Funds

$478,028

Agency Funds

$478,028

State Funds

$1,036,700

State General Funds

$1,036,700

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,007,011

$1,485,039

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$9,689

$9,689

Provide funds to upgrade online database management system.

$20,000

$20,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,036,700

$1,514,728

Section 45: Teachers Retirement System

Total Funds

$55,527,501

Other Funds

$55,465,501

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$55,465,501

State Funds

$62,000

State General Funds

$62,000

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers'

Retirement System shall not exceed 19.98% for State Fiscal Year 2024.

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45.1. Local/Floor COLA

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement

systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit

adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

Total Funds

$62,000

State Funds

$62,000

State General Funds

$62,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$83,000

$83,000

Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

($21,000)

($21,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,000

$62,000

45.2. System Administration (TRS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System

of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the

status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

Total Funds

$55,465,501

Other Funds

$55,465,501

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$55,465,501

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,248,584,363 $246,686,921 $246,686,921 $371,638,544 $357,108,714 $14,529,830 $540,676,042 $540,676,042 $89,582,856 $89,582,856

46.1. Adult Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing

adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and

technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma;

and to provide oversight of high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing

of diplomas and transcripts.

Total Funds

$53,687,600

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,318,028

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,318,028

Other Funds

$4,149,140

Agency Funds

$4,149,140

State Funds

$19,159,766

State General Funds

$19,159,766

Intra-State Government Transfers

$60,666

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$60,666

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$18,824,974

$53,352,808

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$334,792

$334,792

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,159,766

$53,687,600

46.2. Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to

support the state workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its

associated programs and institutions.

Total Funds

$8,378,850

State Funds

$8,378,850

State General Funds

$8,378,850

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,327,178

$8,327,178

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$51,672

$51,672

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

46.3. Economic Development and Customized Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing

businesses in the state.

Total Funds

$46,246,282

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,329,344

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,329,344

Other Funds

$27,721,262

Agency Funds

$27,721,262

State Funds

$3,535,175

State General Funds

$3,535,175

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,660,501

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,660,501

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,319,875

$46,030,982

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Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$215,300 $3,535,175

$215,300 $46,246,282

46.4. Quick Start

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by

developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during

start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

Total Funds

$77,502,631

Other Funds

$87

Agency Funds

$87

State Funds

$77,502,544

State General Funds

$77,502,544

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$62,417,469

$62,417,556

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$80,738

$80,738

Increase funds for construction to complete Rivian training center.

$10,250,000

$10,250,000

Increase funds to meet existing training obligations.

$4,754,337

$4,754,337

Amount appropriated in this Act

$77,502,544

$77,502,631

46.5. Technical Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through

certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education

programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Total Funds

$907,183,751

Federal Funds and Grants

$58,406,396

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$58,406,396

Other Funds

$339,744,883

Agency Funds

$325,238,225

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$14,506,658

State Funds

$422,170,783

State General Funds

$422,170,783

Intra-State Government Transfers

$86,861,689

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$86,861,689

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$397,291,161

$882,304,129

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$5,821,712

$5,821,712

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Provide funds for renovation and start-up equipment costs for specialized technical programs to support growing workforce needs in the electric mobility industry across the state. Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. Provide one-time funds for start-up and equipment costs for 22 additional campus police officers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,500,000
($1,100,000) $657,910
$422,170,783

$19,500,000
($1,100,000) $657,910
$907,183,751

46.6. Workforce Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability

of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and job seekers with job matching services to

promote economic growth and development.

Total Funds

$155,585,249

Federal Funds and Grants

$145,633,153

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$145,633,153

Other Funds

$23,172

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,172

State Funds

$9,928,924

State General Funds

$9,928,924

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,679,941

$155,336,266

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$238,983

$238,983

Provide funds for start-up equipment for regionally based consultation and technical assistance to healthcare partners across the state.

$10,000

$10,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,928,924

$155,585,249

Section 47: Transportation, Department of

Total Funds

$5,633,487,949

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,611,749,186

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$1,499,458,281

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$112,290,905

Other Funds

$175,979,549

Agency Funds

$19,098,513

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$156,881,036

State Funds

$3,845,759,214

Georgia Transit Trust Funds

$23,597,313

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,076,731,401

State General Funds

$1,543,105,699

Transportation Trust Funds

$202,324,801

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply:

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a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services.
b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget.
c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation.
d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution.
e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade departmentowned buses.

47.1. Airport Aid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and

maintenance of Georgia's Airports.

Total Funds

$99,879,351

Federal Funds and Grants

$46,509,284

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$46,509,284

Other Funds

$6,233

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,233

State Funds

$53,363,834

State General Funds

$53,363,834

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$26,359,425

$72,874,942

Increase funds.

$27,004,409

$27,004,409

Amount appropriated in this Act

$53,363,834

$99,879,351

47.2. Capital Construction Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay road

construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.

Total Funds

$2,733,625,791

Federal Funds and Grants

$930,452,699

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$930,452,699

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$122,300,430

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$122,300,430

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State Funds

$1,680,872,662

Motor Fuel Funds

$893,401,099

State General Funds

$659,000,000

Transportation Trust Funds

$128,471,563

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,013,318,180 $2,066,071,309

Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session) for increased project capacity.

$8,554,482

$8,554,482

Provide funds to expedite the Department's existing project pipeline.

$659,000,000

$659,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,680,872,662 $2,733,625,791

47.3. Capital Maintenance Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for

maintenance projects.

Total Funds

$541,324,560

Federal Funds and Grants

$281,600,000

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$281,600,000

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$350,574

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$350,574

State Funds

$259,373,986

Motor Fuel Funds

$150,588,167

State General Funds

$100,000,000

Transportation Trust Funds

$8,785,819

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$159,373,986

$441,324,560

Increase funds for resurfacing needs.

$100,000,000

$100,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$259,373,986

$541,324,560

47.4. Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident,

road, and traffic data in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current

and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

Total Funds

$12,174,164

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,043,897

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$9,043,897

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

State Funds

$3,130,267

Motor Fuel Funds

$3,103,354

State General Funds

$26,913

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,103,354
$26,913
$3,130,267

Total Funds $12,147,251
$26,913
$12,174,164

47.5. Departmental Administration (DOT)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the

state's roads and bridges and to provide planning and financial support for other modes of

transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

Total Funds

$99,771,123

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,839,823

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$10,839,823

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$398,970

Agency Funds

$398,970

State Funds

$88,532,330

Motor Fuel Funds

$87,606,036

State General Funds

$926,294

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$83,848,101

$95,086,894

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$426,294

$426,294

Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session) for increased IT costs.

$3,757,935

$3,757,935

Provide funds to install the Augusta Canal pedestrian bridge.

$500,000

$500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$88,532,330

$99,771,123

47.6. Freight Infrastructure Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital roadway

infrastructure projects to promote freight and logistics efficiency and safety for the

agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

Total Funds

$509,745,591

State Funds

$509,745,591

State General Funds

$509,745,591

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

Provide funds for capital infrastructure projects that enhance economic development while promoting freight and logistics efficiency and safety.

$509,745,591

$509,745,591

Amount appropriated in this Act

$509,745,591

$509,745,591

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47.7. Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay grants

to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through the State Funded

Construction - Local Road Assistance Program.

Total Funds

$218,593,120

State Funds

$218,593,120

Motor Fuel Funds

$218,593,120

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$212,801,168

$212,801,168

Increase funds for local maintenance and improvement grants to reflect ten percent of projected motor fuel revenues.

$5,791,952

$5,791,952

Provide one-time state general funds for additional support of local

$0

$0

transportation infrastructure projects.(H:Yes; Transfer one-time state

general funds for additional support of local transportation

infrastructure projects from Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Program to Local Road Assistance Administration Program.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$218,593,120

$218,593,120

47.8. Local Road Assistance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance

to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and

bridges.

Total Funds

$262,002,378

Federal Funds and Grants

$51,655,917

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$51,655,917

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$6,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,000,000

State Funds

$204,346,461

Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

State General Funds

$200,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,346,461

$62,002,378

Transfer one-time state general funds for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects from Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Program to Local Road Assistance Administration Program.

$200,000,000

$200,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$204,346,461

$262,002,378

47.9. Planning Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the state-wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate

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transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction,

maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.

Total Funds

$25,650,261

Federal Funds and Grants

$22,772,795

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$22,772,795

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

State Funds

$2,877,466

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,845,171

State General Funds

$32,295

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,845,171

$25,617,966

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$32,295

$32,295

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,877,466

$25,650,261

47.10. Ports and Waterways

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development, and

maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways.

Total Funds

$1,389,227

State Funds

$1,389,227

State General Funds

$1,389,227

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,387,074

$1,387,074

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$2,153

$2,153

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

47.11. Program Delivery Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's

transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects,

acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and

monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

Total Funds

$186,869,326

Federal Funds and Grants

$53,642,990

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$53,642,990

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$1,098,619

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,098,619

State Funds

$132,127,717

Motor Fuel Funds

$130,906,966

State General Funds

$1,220,751

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$126,906,966

$181,648,575

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$1,220,751

$1,220,751

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session) to support recruitment and retention efforts and increasing project costs.

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$132,127,717

$186,869,326

47.12. Rail

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development, and

maintenance of Georgia's Rail.

Total Funds

$15,596,025

Federal Funds and Grants

$616,315

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$616,315

Other Funds

$88,239

Agency Funds

$88,239

State Funds

$14,891,471

State General Funds

$14,891,471

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,305,308

$9,009,862

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$5,383

$5,383

Increase funds for a risk-based inspection program in the State Safety Oversight Program to meet Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.

$102,236

$102,236

Increase funds for a state rail plan update to meet Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Increase funds to support operations of the Office of Rail to dedicate locomotive fuel sales tax revenue for purposes defined in HB 588 (2021 Session).

$1,228,544

$1,228,544

Increase funds to upgrade state-owned shortline railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck traffic on state highways.

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,891,471

$15,596,025

47.13. Routine Maintenance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained

state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge

conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road

easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants

to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain

state rest areas and welcome centers.

Total Funds

$559,005,973

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,577,366

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Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$11,577,366

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$19,500,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$19,500,000

State Funds

$527,928,607

Motor Fuel Funds

$525,805,749

State General Funds

$2,122,858

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$493,397,670

$524,475,036

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$2,122,858

$2,122,858

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session) due to increased operations costs.

$32,408,079

$32,408,079

Amount appropriated in this Act

$527,928,607

$559,005,973

47.14. Traffic Management and Control

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation

system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning,

permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and

Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of

traffic signals.

Total Funds

$165,108,821

Federal Funds and Grants

$79,677,354

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$79,527,354

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

Other Funds

$25,534,484

Agency Funds

$18,611,304

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,923,180

State Funds

$59,896,983

Motor Fuel Funds

$59,535,278

State General Funds

$361,705

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$56,128,198

$161,340,036

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$361,705

$361,705

Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session) to support recruitment efforts for HEROs and to address increased project costs.

$3,407,080

$3,407,080

Amount appropriated in this Act

$59,896,983

$165,108,821

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47.15. Transit

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development, and

maintenance of Georgia's Transit.

Total Funds

$96,084,073

Federal Funds and Grants

$65,015,306

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$65,015,306

Other Funds

$702,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$702,000

State Funds

$30,366,767

Georgia Transit Trust Funds

$23,597,313

State General Funds

$24,760

Transportation Trust Funds

$6,744,694

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$30,342,007

$96,059,313

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$24,760

$24,760

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,366,767

$96,084,073

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

47.16. Payments to Atlanta- Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the

Atlanta-Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

Total Funds

$13,128,506

State Funds

$13,128,506

Transportation Trust Funds

$13,128,506

47.17. Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other

finance instruments and for operations of the State Road and Tollway Authority and the

Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

Total Funds

$93,539,659

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,345,440

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$48,345,440

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

State Funds

$45,194,219

Transportation Trust Funds

$45,194,219

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$55,528,741 $24,210,246 $24,210,246

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Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$3,465,491 $2,890,628
$574,863 $27,853,004 $27,853,004

48.1. Departmental Administration (DVS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all

aspects of department operations to include financial, public information, personnel,

accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

Total Funds

$3,305,239

State Funds

$3,305,239

State General Funds

$3,305,239

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,091,105

$2,091,105

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$16,148

$16,148

Transfer funds from Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery to expand the Veterans Mental Health Services Program pursuant to HB 414 (2023 Session).

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Reduce funds for one vacancy.(H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for updates to department central office.

$197,986

$197,986

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,305,239

$3,305,239

48.2. Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible

Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country.

Total Funds

$1,357,959

Federal Funds and Grants

$327,896

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$327,896

State Funds

$1,030,063

State General Funds

$1,030,063

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,017,144

$2,345,040

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-

$12,919

$12,919

time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Transfer available funds resulting from the delay in the establishment of ($1,000,000)

($1,000,000)

a veterans cemetery in Augusta to Departmental Administration for the Veterans Mental Health Services Program.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,030,063

$1,357,959

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48.3. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and

infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Total Funds

$40,898,441

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,128,424

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,128,424

Other Funds

$3,465,491

Agency Funds

$2,890,628

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$574,863

State Funds

$14,304,526

State General Funds

$14,304,526

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$14,103,449

$40,697,364

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$1,077

$1,077

Increase funds for initial funding to support the transition to a new contractor to operate the Milledgeville Georgia War Veterans Home.

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,304,526

$40,898,441

48.4. Veterans Benefits

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents,

and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans' benefits by informing the veterans and

their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing

the benefits to which they are entitled.

Total Funds

$9,967,102

Federal Funds and Grants

$753,926

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$753,926

State Funds

$9,213,176

State General Funds

$9,213,176

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,082,918

$9,836,844

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$130,258

$130,258

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,213,176

$9,967,102

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$21,640,376 $373,832 $373,832
$21,266,544 $21,266,544

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49.1. Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of

disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation law.

Total Funds

$15,120,916

Other Funds

$308,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$308,353

State Funds

$14,812,563

State General Funds

$14,812,563

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$14,705,989

$15,014,342

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$106,574

$106,574

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,812,563

$15,120,916

49.2. Board Administration (SBWC)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia

Workers' Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is

sensitive, responsive, and effective.

Total Funds

$6,519,460

Other Funds

$65,479

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$65,479

State Funds

$6,453,981

State General Funds

$6,453,981

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,432,451

$6,497,930

Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for fulltime, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

$21,530

$21,530

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,453,981

$6,519,460

Section 50: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$1,110,051,059 $1,110,051,059 $1,110,051,059

50.1. Capital Projects Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities,

property, and equipment for state entities and to provide funds for the defeasance of

outstanding general obligation debt.

Total Funds

$1,110,051,059

State Funds

$1,110,051,059

State General Funds

$1,110,051,059

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

Transfer funds from the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund to reflect $56,175,096

$56,175,096

savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales to

be used for defeasance of existing debt obligations and other state capital

needs.

Regents, Board of: Provide funds for the design, construction, and

$178,000,000

$178,000,000

equipment of the dental school at Georgia Southern University,

Savannah, Chatham County.

Regents, Board of: Provide funds for major rehabilitation and repair

$81,229,000

$81,229,000

projects statewide ($80,000,000) and for demolition projects at Valdosta

State University and University of West Georgia ($1,229,000).

Regents, Board of: Provide funds for the design and construction of the

$50,000,000

$50,000,000

Medical School at the University of Georgia to match institutional funds,

Athens, Clarke County.

Regents, Board of: Provide funds for supplemental major rehabilitation

$15,893,000

$15,893,000

and repair projects for the University System of Georgia B-Units.

Technical College System of Georgia: Provide funds for the design and

$5,525,000

$5,525,000

construction of a commercial drivers license pad at Augusta Technical

College, Augusta, Richmond County.

Technical College System of Georgia: Provide funds to establish one

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

new college and career academy.

Corrections, Department of: Provide additional funds for construction of $450,859,065

$450,859,065

the new state prison, Davisboro, Washington County.

Corrections, Department of: Provide funds for facility maintenance and $135,385,847

$135,385,847

repairs, statewide.

Corrections, Department of: Provide funds to purchase the Augusta

$4,600,000

$4,600,000

Transition Center, Augusta, Richmond County.

Corrections, Department of: Provide funds to replace food and farm

$1,729,146

$1,729,146

equipment, statewide.

Defense, Department of: Provide funds for Readiness Center light

$665,581

$665,581

replacement and fence installation, Bibb County and Fulton County.

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Provide funds for upgrades to

$2,871,139

$2,871,139

investigative equipment ($865,059) and for facility renovations

($2,006,080), statewide.

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Provide additional funds for design of

$1,292,615

$1,292,615

the Medical Examiner Annex Addition at Headquarters, Decatur, DeKalb

County.

Juvenile Justice, Department of: Provide funds for additional facility

$2,308,846

$2,308,846

maintenance and repairs, statewide.

Juvenile Justice, Department of: Provide funds to replace 43 vehicles,

$2,098,995

$2,098,995

statewide.

Public Safety, Department of: Provide funds for construction of an

$1,925,000

$1,925,000

aircraft hangar at Headquarters, Atlanta, Fulton County.

Public Safety, Department of: Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and

$187,500

$187,500

equipment for new Post, Atlanta, Fulton County.

Public Safety, Department of: Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and

$115,000

$115,000

equipment for new Post, Oconee County.

Public Safety Training Center: Provide funds for upgrades to training

$5,960,136

$5,960,136

facilities, Forsyth, Monroe County.

Peace Officers Standards and Training Council: Provide funds for facility

$35,000

$35,000

security upgrades, Austell, Cobb County.

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Secretary of State: Provide funds to replace Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) for Voting Machines, statewide. Agriculture, Department of: Provide funds for renovations and repairs to the Atlanta Farmers Market, Forest Park, Clayton County. Agriculture, Department of: Provide funds to replace 42 vehicles, statewide.(H:Provide funds to purchase 100 new and replacement vehicles, statewide.) State Forestry Commission: Provide funds for the construction of the Pierce/Bacon County unit office. Georgia Ports Authority: Provide funds for the Brunswick Harbor Modification Project, Brunswick, Glynn County. Natural Resources, Department of: North Georgia Mountain Authority Lake Blackshear Renovations, Cordele, Crisp County. Agriculture, Department of: Provide for security and storage upgrades at Tifton Lab. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for Bywaters, Founders, and Lyons renovations, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Peach County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for the Research Tower, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Fulton County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for Interdisciplinary STEM Building, Kennesaw State, Marietta, Cobb County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for Phase III of Technology Square, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Fulton County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment of Phase II of the Science and Ag Hill Modernization project, UGA, Athens, Clarke County. Georgia Research Alliance: Equipment for the Georgia Research Alliance, statewide. Technical College System of Georgia: Design and construction for new transportation and logistics training center at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Valdosta, Lowndes County. Public Safety Training Center: Replace water distribution line in main academic building, Forsyth, Monroe County. Public Safety Training Center: Installation of fire alarm control panels in three separate buildings, Forsyth, Monroe County. Public Safety Training Center: Replace five vehicles, statewide. Public Safety Training Center: Major repairs, Forsyth, Monroe County.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,000,000 $35,000,000
$3,000,000
$1,045,000 $6,094,000 $14,341,093
$675,000 $2,100,000
$5,100,000 $6,200,000
$10,100,000 $4,700,000
$5,000,000 $8,950,000
$1,145,000 $165,000 $300,000 $280,000
$1,110,051,059

$6,000,000 $35,000,000
$3,000,000
$1,045,000 $6,094,000 $14,341,093
$675,000 $2,100,000
$5,100,000 $6,200,000
$10,100,000 $4,700,000
$5,000,000 $8,950,000
$1,145,000 $165,000 $300,000 $280,000
$1,110,051,059

Section 51: Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$1,231,698,049 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$1,214,851,461 $109,199,798
$1,105,651,663

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51.1. GO Bonds Issued

Total Funds

$1,151,035,623

Federal Recovery Funds

$16,846,588

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,846,588

State Funds

$1,134,189,035

Motor Fuel Funds

$109,199,798

State General Funds

$1,024,989,237

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,174,236,970 $1,191,083,558

Transfer funds from the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales to be used for defeasance of existing debt obligations and other state capital needs.

($65,130,096)

($65,130,096)

Increase funds for debt service.

$25,082,161

$25,082,161

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,134,189,035 $1,151,035,623

51.2. GO Bonds New

Total Funds

$80,662,426

State Funds

$80,662,426

State General Funds

$80,662,426

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$81,140,826

$81,140,826

Deauthorize $2,000,000 in 5-year unissued bonds from FY 2024 for the Office of Secretary of State for the purpose of financing projects and facilities through the purchase of replacement elections equipment (HB 19, Bond 376.531) and reduce the associated funds for debt service.

($478,400)

($478,400)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$80,662,426

$80,662,426

Bond Financing Appropriated:

[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $3,384,570 is specifically appropriated for the State

Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than

$37,275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall

have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 2] From State General Funds, $2,818,432 is specifically appropriated for the State

Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than

$31,040,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall

have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $10,038,394 is specifically appropriated for the State

Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than

$110,555,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall

have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $3,718,260 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $40,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $1,326,364 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,545,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $437,202 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,815,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 7] From State General Funds, $47,627 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $485,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 8] From State General Funds, $3,176,544 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $22,820,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 9] From State General Funds, $239,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $264,316 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,105,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 11] From State General Funds, $208,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 12] From State General Funds, $550,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $1,525,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $16,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $4,900,671 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $49,905,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 15] From State General Funds, $3,368,260 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $34,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $2,926,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $29,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $191,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

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facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $334,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $859,924 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,595,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $169,886 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission by means of the

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acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,730,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 25] From State General Funds, $69,722 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $710,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 26] From State General Funds, $24,550 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 27] From State General Funds, $454,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 28] From State General Funds, $430,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $454,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 30] From State General Funds, $744,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

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facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $153,452 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,690,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 33] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 34] From State General Funds, $104,420 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 36] From State General Funds, $81,720 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $15,890 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $175,000 in

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principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 38] From State General Funds, $45,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $45,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 41] From State General Funds, $90,800 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 42] From State General Funds, $635,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $488,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $81,720 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 46] From State General Funds, $59,780 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

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$245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 47] From State General Funds, $158,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $374,540 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,535,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $1,239,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,080,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 50] From State General Funds, $1,404,260 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $14,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $294,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 53] From State General Funds, $329,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 56] From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and

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Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $766,942 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,810,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $88,530 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $975,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 59] From State General Funds, $121,992 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $510,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 60] From State General Funds, $182,054 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,005,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $116,678 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,285,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 62] From State General Funds, $1,309,620 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Supervision by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

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issuance of not more than $5,475,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 63] From State General Funds, $2,360,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $26,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $2,844,088 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,890,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 65] From State General Funds, $363,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $1,089,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 67] From State General Funds, $123,188 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 68] From State General Funds, $214,084 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $895,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $154,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the

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acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $143,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $932,970 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $2,469,740 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,325,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 74] From State General Funds, $3,181,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 75] From State General Funds, $68,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 76] From State General Funds, $59,474 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

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$655,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $27,508 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $115,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 78] From State General Funds, $1,220,806 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,445,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $163,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 80] From State General Funds, $458,086 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,045,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $80,132 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $335,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 82] From State General Funds, $38,272 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $160,000 in principal amount of

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General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 83] From State General Funds, $222,460 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 84] From State General Funds, $27,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 85] From State General Funds, $191,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 86] From State General Funds, $59,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $47,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 88] From State General Funds, $19,522 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $215,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 89] From State General Funds, $961,584 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the

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acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,020,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 90] From State General Funds, $81,720 is specifically appropriated for the Office of the Governor for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Labor by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 93] From State General Funds, $705,640 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 94] From State General Funds, $140,740 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 95] From State General Funds, $1,952,000 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal,

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necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 96] From State General Funds, $1,313,422 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, local authorities, and other local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems or for regional or multijurisdictional solid waste recycling or solid waste facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $14,465,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 97] From State General Funds, $1,393,780 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $15,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 98] From State General Funds, $424,580 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,775,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 99] From State General Funds, $381,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 100] From State General Funds, $589,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 101] From State General Funds, $814,930 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,975,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 102] From State General Funds, $1,080,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Stone Mountain Memorial Association by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

Section 52: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2023-2024 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 264, 261, Act No. 351, 2023 Regular Session, H.B. 19), and which amended reads as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:"376.531 BOND: Office of the Secretary of State: $2,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 6.25%: Purchase replacement elections equipment. From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Office of Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months."
Section 53: Salary Adjustments
The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) A general cost-of-living adjustment of $2,000 for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
2.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment authorized by O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) for each state officer whose salary is set by Code Sections 45-74(a), in an amount of $2,000 per year as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget according to O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), with members of the General Assembly subject to the further provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) as to amount and effective date; (b) To provide for increases of up to $2,000 for other department heads and officers whose salary is not set by statute; (c) Subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), the amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items,(a) to provide for a $2,000 increase across the state salary schedule of the State Board of Education through a $2,000 increase in the state base salary. This proposed $2,000 salary improvement is in addition to the salary increases

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awarded to certificated personnel through normal progression on the teacher salary schedule for the State Board of Education. This Item includes as well, and without limitation, teachers and administrators in state agencies whose salaries, by the authority of addenda to the Statewide Salary Plan, are determined from the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of September 1, 2023;
(b) To provide for a 5.1% increase in funding for salaries for all local nutrition workers; a 5.1% increase in the state base salary for local school bus drivers; a 5.1% increase for school nurses; and a 5.1% increase for Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) employees. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 salary increase for teachers and assistant teachers within the Department of Early Care and Learning. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and non-academic personnel of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 cost-of-living adjustment for public librarians funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above and administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a $2,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
8.) After Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to Prosecuting Attorneys, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, Georgia Drug and Narcotics Agency, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Public Defender Council, Department of Community Supervision, Department of Revenue, Secretary of State, Department of Driver Services, Department of Public Safety, State Board of Pardons and Paroles, Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor, and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.

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Section 54: Refunds
In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 55: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year under existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State Fiscal Year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, then there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency, or institution involved an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full, and the lease payment shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 56: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated for each line at the most specific level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose. The appropriations of Federal Funds and of Other Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated at the broadest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the more specific levels of detail shall be for information only. In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds and Federal Funds, including in Other Funds without limitation all Intra-State Government Transfers. Regardless of placement on the page, both the broadest or summary level of detail and the more specific detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers shall be deemed more specific levels of detail of Other Funds, and the broadest or summary amount shall be deemed added to the broadest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Within this Act, Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation but rather is for information only. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.

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Section 57: Flex
Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Capital Construction Projects," "Capital Maintenance Projects," and "Local Road Assistance Administration" programs of the Department of Transportation, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Airport Aid," "Ports and Waterways," and "Rail" programs of the Department of Transportation, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 20 percent (20%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "HOPE Grant," "HOPE High School Equivalency Exam," "HOPE Scholarships Private Schools," and "HOPE Scholarships Public Schools"

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programs of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the four programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.

PART II

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

PART III

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of considering the Committee substitute to HB 915, designating Representative Efstration of the 104th as Chairman thereof.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 915 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by the Appropriations Committee substitute.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V

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Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J E Collins

Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett E Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight
LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Hatchett of the 155th asked unanimous consent that HB 915 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

HB 158. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Roberts of the 52nd, Bennett of the 94th, Crawford of the 84th and Draper of the 90th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, so as to change the name of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to the DeKalb Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, so as to change the name of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to the DeKalb Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. On and after January 1, 2025, the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit shall be known and may be referred to as the DeKalb Judicial Circuit. Any reference in local law to the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit shall be deemed to refer to the DeKalb Judicial Circuit.
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, is amended by revising paragraph (37) of and adding a new paragraph to Code Section 15-6-1, relating to composition of judicial circuits, to read as follows:
"(14.1) DeKalb Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of DeKalb. The judges of the DeKalb Judicial Circuit, when the business of the circuit does not require their attention, may aid in the disposition of the business of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit;" "(37) Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, composed of the County of DeKalb. The judges of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, when the business of the circuit does not require their attention, may aid in the disposition of the business of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; Reserved;"
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (37) of and adding a new paragraph to Code Section 15-6-2, relating to number of judges, to read as follows:
"(14.1) DeKalb Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10" "(37) Stone Mountain Circuit 10 Reserved"
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (37) of and adding a new paragraph to Code Section 15-6-3, relating to terms of court, to read as follows:
"(14.1) DeKalb Circuit: DeKalb County -- First Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November." "(37) Stone Mountain Circuit: DeKalb County -- First Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November Reserved."

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SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett
Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J E Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett E Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight
LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore
Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes N Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance
Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N
Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 3.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 883. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dempsey of the 13th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and teleconferences, so as to authorize county boards of health to conduct meetings via teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and teleconferences, so as to authorize county boards of health and community service boards to conduct meetings via teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and teleconferences, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h)(1) County boards of health established pursuant to Code Section 31-3-1 and community service boards established pursuant to Code Section 37-2-6 shall be authorized to conduct meetings by teleconference, provided that any such meeting shall be considered to be conducted in compliance with this chapter so long as the notice required by this chapter is provided and, if fewer than a quorum of the members of a board thereof are physically present, means have been afforded for the public to have simultaneous access to the teleconference meeting. (2) The participation by teleconference of members of such boards thereof means full participation in the same manner as if such members were physically present. In the event such teleconference meeting is a public hearing, and if fewer than a quorum of the members of a body or committee thereof are physically present, then members of

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the public shall be afforded the means to participate fully in the same manner as if such members of the public were physically present."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J E Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett E Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight
LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman
Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1035. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Stoner of the 40th and Dempsey of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous drugs, so as to expand the exemption of naloxone from the definition of a dangerous drug to include any opioid antagonist when used for drug overdose prevention; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize the board of pharmacy to regulate the sale and supply of opioid antagonists through vending machines; to provide that practitioners may dispense and supply opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities; to repeal the requirement that an opioid antagonist must have a prescription in order for a individual who administers it to have civil, criminal, and professional immunity; to provide immunity for harm reduction organizations that supply opioid antagonists to certain individuals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks
Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Persinger

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J E Collins

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett E Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kennard Y Knight
LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Crowe of the 118th et al., Stephens of the 164th et al., Clark of the 108th et al., and Hagan of the 156th et al.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1023. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Clark of the 100th, Bonner of the 73rd, Cannon of the 172nd and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Kennedy Ladon Sanders; and for other purposes.

HR 1024. By Representative Lupton of the 83rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2024, as Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

HR 1025. By Representative Jones of the 60th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Clark Atlanta University Day (CAU) at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

HR 1026. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Kelley of the 16th, Frye of the 122nd and Beverly of the 143rd:

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A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1027. By Representatives Erwin of the 32nd, Cox of the 28th, Ballard of the 147th, Corbett of the 174th and Townsend of the 179th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing February 20, 2024, as PAGE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1028. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dempsey of the 13th, Martinez of the 111th and Evans of the 89th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2024, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1029. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Burns of the 159th, Mitchell of the 88th, McDonald of the 26th, Moore of the 91st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Raheem Morris upon his selection as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons; and for other purposes.
HR 1030. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Glaize of the 67th, Kendrick of the 95th and Crawford of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals and the Urban League of the River Valley Young Professionals; and for other purposes.
HR 1031. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Sainz of the 180th, Burchett of the 176th and Washburn of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Toni Cockeram; and for other purposes.
HR 1032. By Representative Kendrick of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Bailey upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1033. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Glaize of the 67th, Kendrick of the 95th and Sampson of the 153rd:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the NAACP National Office; and for other purposes.
HR 1034. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Parrish of the 158th and Petrea of the 166th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Community Service Boards and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes
HR 1035. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th, Miller of the 62nd and Cummings of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION commending Richard Postell on being named Henry County Public Schools' 2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1036. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Rhodes of the 124th, Ridley of the 6th, Byrd of the 20th and Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joe Yeager on his outstanding public service with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.
HR 1037. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dan Castan; and for other purposes.
HR 1038. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ivan Shammas; and for other purposes.
HR 1039. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Carpenter of the 4th, Willis of the 55th, Stephens of the 164th and Cannon of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Travis Malloy; and for other purposes.
Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 1049 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman

Representative Cooper of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Health has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 872 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1083 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1077 Do Pass HR 449 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 45th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Seventeenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, D

Clark, J Collins Cooper Corbett Cox E Crawford Crowe Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene

Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton Hitchens E Holcomb Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard LaHood Leverett Lott Lumsden Mainor Marin Martinez

Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald E Meeks Momtahan Moore Mughal New Newton Okoye Oliver E Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz

Sampson Schofield Scoggins E Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L E Smith, R E Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, M.F. Williams, N E Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Bruce of the 61st, Carter of the 93rd, Cummings of the 39th, Draper of the 90th, Frye of the 122nd, Holland of the 54th, Holly of the 116th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jackson of the 165th, Jackson of the 68th, Jenkins of the 136th, Knight of the 134th, Lewis-Ward of the 115th, Lim of the 98th, Lupton of the 83rd, Miller of the 62nd, Mitchell of the 88th, Petrea of the 166th, Pirkle of

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the 169th, Stoner of the 40th, Wade of the 9th, Washburn of the 144th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Williams of the 168th, and Williamson of the 112th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Jekalyn Carr, Jekalyn Carr Ministries, Fairburn, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1170. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Mathiak of the 74th, Gaines of the 120th, Gambill of the 15th and Kennard of the 101st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require that certain state government buildings, courthouses, and university buildings maintain and make accessible opioid antagonists; to provide for

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definitions; to provide for the identification, development, and dissemination of educational materials and for the development of a model policy for training individuals on emergency opioid antagonist administration by the department; to provide that certain government entities shall establish and implement an internal policy; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1171. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Erwin of the 32nd and Ballard of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of clothing and school related supplies during the last two weeks of July each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1172. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Rhodes of the 124th, Leverett of the 123rd, Smith of the 70th and Williams of the 168th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to remove references to the public trust doctrine; to provide that members of the public have the right to use all navigable streams as highways and for hunting and fishing; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1173. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Rhodes of the 124th, Ridley of the 22nd, Cannon of the 172nd and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-4-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fishing with bow and arrow, so as to authorize taking channel catfish and flathead catfish by bow and arrow state wide; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.

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HB 1174. By Representative Smith of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Harris County Public Improvements Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the Authority, approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4052), so as to revise the purpose of the authority; to revise a definition; to provide for the acquisition of property through condemnation; to provide for reversion of assets upon dissolution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1175. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Stinson of the 150th, Hawkins of the 27th, Bennett of the 94th, Mathiak of the 74th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physical therapists, so as to revise provisions regarding granting licenses and disciplining licensees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1176. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Cooper of the 45th, Dunahoo of the 31st and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 31, 33, 45, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, insurance, public officers and employees, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for coverage of infant formula when a woman is medically unable to breastfeed; to provide for definitions; to provide for the compilation and posting of information; to provide for coverage under private insurance policies; to provide for coverage under the state health benefit plan; to provide for coverage under the state Medicaid program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1177. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Washburn of the 144th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemption, so as to provide for a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an

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amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for approval by local governing authorities and referenda; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1178. By Representatives Evans of the 89th, Drenner of the 85th, Gullett of the 19th, Buckner of the 137th, Camp of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for the quality of services to low-income customers to be examined by the Public Service Commission when determining just and reasonable rates and charges of utilities; to require utilities to make certain quarterly filings concerning their residential customers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1179. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Jones of the 25th, Oliver of the 82nd and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment by health benefit plans of step therapy protocols, exception process, time requirements, appeals, construction, and application, so as to provide that step therapy protocols may not be required for medications prescribed for the treatment of serious mental illness under health benefit plans; to provide a definition; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide that step therapy protocols may not be required for medications prescribed for the treatment of serious mental illness under Medicaid; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1180. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Martin of the 49th, Buckner of the 137th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for film, gaming, video, or digital production, so as to revise a definition; to provide for an application requirement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1181. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 112th, Stephens of the 164th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to limit the carryforward periods of certain income tax credits; to provide for expirations of certain credits; to amend Code Sections 3-6-70, 33-8-13, 48-5C-1, 48-8-3, and 48-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from excise tax on wine, exemption of certain insurance companies from taxes, definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report relative to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, state sales and use tax exemptions, and excise tax imposed, rates for tobacco and vaping products, exemptions, collection and payment, and tax separately identified, respectively, so as to provide for sunset dates; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1182. By Representatives Crowe of the 118th, Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Buckner of the 137th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 and Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance and income taxes, respectively, so as to revise the low-income housing tax credits; to provide that such tax credits shall be termed the Georgia affordable housing tax credits; to reduce the amount of such credits for certain projects; to authorize such credits in an amount equal to the federal credit for certain projects; to provide for definitions; to provide for open records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1183. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Stoner of the 40th and Mathiak of the 74th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems to provide certain information to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12 on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes whenever other health information is provided; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1184. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Smith of the 18th, Leverett of the 123rd and Evans of the 57th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges relative to evidence, so as to provide a privilege for participation in victim centered programs; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for civil immunity for facilitators in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1185. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Washburn of the 144th, Frye of the 122nd, Martin of the 49th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemption, so as to provide for a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the inflation rate from the adjusted base year value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for approval by local governing authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1186. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Cox of the 28th, Dubnik of the 29th, Ballard of the 147th, Mainor of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to indicators of quality of learning in individual schools and school systems, comparison to state standards, rating schools and school systems, providing information, and uniform definition of "dropout" and "below grade level," so as to clarify that ratings are a single numerical score based on indicators of quality of learning for each public school and school system in the state; to require timely publication of such scores; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1187. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Bonner of the 73rd, Mathiak of the 74th and Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16, Chapter 4 of Title 30, and Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, rights of persons with disabilities, and uniform rules of the road, respectively, so as to change references to assistance and guide dogs to service dogs; to provide for definitions and conforming changes; to provide for a criminal penalty for a person who causes death or physical harm to a service dog; to provide for exceptions; to revise provisions relating to the use and training of service dogs; to provide for a penalty for persons who misrepresent the need for a service dog; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HR 1019. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Jasperse of the 11th, Ridley of the 22nd, New of the 64th, Horner of the 3rd and others:
A RESOLUTION supporting increased protections for America's borders; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HR 1020. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 47th, Martin of the 49th, Cooper of the 45th and Smith of the 70th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Joe Wilkinson and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1021. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Washburn of the 144th and Blackmon of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for local governments to have the option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year value of such homestead as provided by general law; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 1022. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Washburn of the 144th, Frye of the 122nd, Martin of the 49th and Blackmon of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for local governments to have the option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the inflation rate from the adjusted base year value of such homestead as provided by general law; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1135 HB 1137 HB 1139 HB 1141 HB 1143 HB 1145 HB 1147 HB 1149 HB 1151

HB 1136 HB 1138 HB 1140 HB 1142 HB 1144 HB 1146 HB 1148 HB 1150 HB 1152

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HB 1153 HB 1155 HB 1157 HB 1159 HB 1161 HB 1163 HB 1165 HB 1167 HB 1169 SB 189 SB 344 SB 405

HB 1154 HB 1156 HB 1158 HB 1160 HB 1162 HB 1164 HB 1166 HB 1168 HR 996 SB 332 SB 373

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1013 HB 1063 HB 1085 HB 1087 HB 1091 HB 1095

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1025 HB 1080 HB 1086 HB 1088 HB 1094 HB 1106

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 53 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman
Representative Collins of the 71st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 424 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Crowe of the 118th
Vice-Chairman
Representative Cheokas of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Small Business Development, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Small Business Development has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1020 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cheokas of the 151st
Chairman
Representative Jones of the 25th District, Chairman of the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

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HB 988 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jones of the 25th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 17th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 945
HB 970 HB 982

State employees' health insurance plan; protection for covered persons when an in-network hospital becomes out-of-network prior to the end of year plan; provide (Ins-Hawkins-27th) Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship; victims of human trafficking are eligible; provide (HEd-Dickey-145th) State Workforce Development Board; publish a High-demand Career List most critical to the state's current and future workforce needs; require (HEd-Gambill-15th)

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on SB 333. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

SB 333 City of Mulberry; incorporate (IGC-Efstration-104th) Dixon-45th

Structured Rule

HB 871
HB 1015 HB 1019

Ad valorem tax; qualified disabled veterans; clarify applicability of homestead exemption to spouses and minor children (Substitute) (W&M-Pirkle-169th) Income tax; reduce rate of tax (W&M-McDonald-26th) Revenue and taxation; statewide homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes; increase (W&M-Reeves-99th)

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HB 1021 Income tax; increase amount of dependent exemption (W&M-Daniel-117th)
Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman
Representative Camp of the 135th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 1025. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Thomas of the 21st, Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Jones of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1013. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Parsons of the 44th, Carson of the 46th and Byrd of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes for the full value of the homestead after a two-year phase-in period for certain residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3793), so as to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with

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constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes for the full value of the homestead after a two-year phase-in period for certain residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3793), so as to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act providing a homestead exemption from all City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes for the full value of the homestead after a two-year phase-in period for certain residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3793), is amended by revising subsection (b) of Section 1 as follows:
"(b)(1) Each resident of the City of Woodstock who has been granted a homestead exemption for property located within the city limits for at least five years and who is a senior citizen is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes on the homestead owned and occupied by such resident as a residence for the full value of that homestead. (2) Each resident of the City of Woodstock who in 2025 qualified for and was granted the homestead exemption authorized by this section as it existed in 2024 and who is a senior citizen is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes on the homestead owned and occupied by such resident as a residence for the full value of that homestead."
SECTION 2. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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SECTION 3. The municipal election superintendent of the City of Woodstock shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Woodstock for approval or rejection. The municipal election superintendent shall conduct that election no later than concurrent with the general primary in 2024, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The municipal election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Cherokee County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Act be approved which provides for a homestead exemption from City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes for the full value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older and

"( ) YES have been granted a homestead exemption for property located within the ( ) NO city limits for at least five years or in 2025 qualified for and were granted the homestead exemption provided for by existing law?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 2025. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective, and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of July immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Woodstock. It shall be the municipal election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. The provisions of this section shall be mandatory upon the municipal election superintendent and are not intended as directory. If the municipal election superintendent fails or refuses to comply with this section, any elector of the City of Woodstock may apply for a writ of mandamus to compel the municipal election superintendent to perform his or her duties under this section. If the court finds that the municipal election superintendent has not complied with this section, the court shall fashion appropriate relief requiring the municipal election superintendent to call and conduct such election on the date required by this section or on the next date authorized for special elections provided for in Code Section 21-2-540 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 4. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 1063. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Chattooga County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To create a board of elections and registration for Chattooga County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-40 of the O.C.G.A., there is created the Board of Elections and Registration of Chattooga County. The Board of Elections and Registration of Chattooga County shall have the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the superintendent of elections of Chattooga County under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, which powers, duties, and responsibilities are currently being exercised by the

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judge of the Probate Court of Chattooga County, and the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Board of Registrars of Chattooga County under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended.
SECTION 2. As used in this Act, the term: (1) "Board" means the Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration. (2) "Clerk of the superior court" means the clerk of the Superior Court of Chattooga County. (3) "County" means Chattooga County. (4) "Election," "elector," "primary," and "public office" shall have the same meanings as ascribed to those terms by Code Section 21-2-2 of the O.C.G.A., unless otherwise clearly apparent from the text of this Act. (5) "Governing authority" means the sole county commissioner of Chattooga County.
SECTION 3. (a) The board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Chattooga County, who shall be appointed in the following manner:
(1) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Chattooga County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Chattooga County from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this subsection received the second largest number of such votes; and (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Chattooga County regardless of political affiliation, who shall serve as the chairperson of the board. (b) For the board members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this section, the relevant county executive committee shall provide the governing authority with a list of at least three nominees.
SECTION 4. (a) No person who holds elective public office or a member of his or her immediate family shall be eligible to serve as a member of the board during the term of such elective service. The position of any member of the board shall be deemed vacant upon such member, or upon a member of such member's immediate family, qualifying as a candidate for elective public office. Further, there shall be no members of the same immediate family serving on the board or on the staff of the board at the same time.

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(b) For the purpose of this section, the term "immediate family" shall be defined as a spouse, mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, grandmother, grandfather, child, stepchild, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister. (c) Board members must have been registered to vote in Chattooga County for at least 12 months prior to the date of appointment.
SECTION 5. Each member of the board shall:
(1) Be eligible to be reappointed to succeed himself or herself; (2) Have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the governing authority and to the clerk of the superior court; (3) Serve four-year terms of office and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified; provided, however, that the governing authority shall appoint one of the initial board members provided for by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 3 of this Act and one of the initial board members provided for by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 3 of this Act to initial terms of office of two years; (4) Be subject to removal for good cause by the governing authority at any time after prior notice and a hearing; and (5) Before entering upon his or her duties, take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest.
SECTION 6. (a) The governing authority shall certify the appointment of each member of the board by filing an affidavit with the clerk of the superior court no later than 30 days preceding the date upon which such member is to take office, and such affidavit shall state the name and residential address of the person appointed and certify that such member has been duly appointed as provided in this Act. (b) The clerk of the superior court shall record each such affidavit on the minutes of the superior court, shall certify the name of each such appointed member to the Secretary of State, and shall provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to each such member within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars.
SECTION 7. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any board member before the expiration of his or her term, by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the governing authority shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term, in the manner provided for in Section 3 of this Act. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of such interim appointments and shall record and certify such appointments in the same manner as the regular appointment of members.
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of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code." The board shall be empowered with all the powers and duties relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures as boards of registrars pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code." This Act is intended to implement the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-40 of the O.C.G.A. and shall be construed liberally so as to effectuate that purpose. The board shall be authorized and empowered to organize itself, determine its procedural rules and regulations, adopt bylaws, specify the functions and duties of its members, and otherwise take such action as is appropriate to the management of its affairs; provided, however, that no such action shall conflict with state law. Any action and decision taken by the board shall be by a majority vote of the members of the board.
SECTION 9. The board shall fix and establish directives, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. The board shall hold a minimum of quarterly meetings at times, dates, and places as determined by the board. Any special meetings shall be called by the chairperson or any three members of the board. All meetings of the board shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to open meetings. The board shall maintain a written record of policy decisions that shall be amended to include additions or deletions. Such written records shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to inspection of public records.
SECTION 10. The chairperson of the board shall preside at all meetings of the board, serve as spokesperson for the board, and generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board.
SECTION 11. The board shall have the authority to conduct municipal elections and primaries for any municipality located within the county if such municipality has entered into a contract for that purpose with the governing authority and in conformance with Code Section 21-2-45 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 12. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require or prohibit joint primaries or to require or prohibit the governing authority or any other public agency to bear any expense of conducting primaries not otherwise required by law.
SECTION 13. (a) The county governing authority shall hire a full-time election supervisor to administer and supervise the conduct of the elections and primaries and the registration of electors of the county. The election supervisor shall not be eligible to serve as a member of the board.

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The election supervisor shall be considered a county employee for purposes of pay, benefits, sick leave, vacation, termination of employment, and other purposes. The election supervisor shall be subject to direction, evaluation, and corrective action by the county. (b) The election supervisor may recommend to the county for employment such full-time and part-time employees as may be deemed necessary by the election supervisor and as are approved in an annual budget adopted by the governing authority. All such employees shall be considered county employees for purposes of pay, benefits, sick leave, vacation, termination of employment, and other purposes in accordance with policies adopted by the governing authority.
SECTION 14. Compensation for the members of the board, the election supervisor, clerical assistants, and other employees shall be fixed by the governing authority. All amounts payable under this section shall be paid from county funds.
SECTION 15. The governing authority shall provide the board with such proper and suitable offices, equipment, materials, and supplies as the governing authority deems appropriate.
SECTION 16. The local election officials of Chattooga County shall attend training as required by Code Section 21-2-100 of the O.C.G.A., and the governing authority shall pay the cost of such training.
SECTION 17. The board shall be responsible for the selection, appointment, and training of poll workers.
SECTION 18. Upon the effective date of this Act, the Probate Court of Chattooga County and the Board of Registrars of Chattooga County shall be relieved of all powers and duties transferred to the board by this Act and shall deliver to the board all facilities and personal property, including but not limited to equipment, supplies, materials, books, papers, and records, pertaining to such powers and duties.
SECTION 19. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025.
SECTION 20. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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HB 1080. By Representative Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Waynesboro, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1085. By Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Tran of the 80th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Chamblee Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to provide for the validation of such bonds and to fix the venue for jurisdiction of actions relating to any provision of this Act; to provide for immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence; to provide that the property of the authority shall not be subject to levy and sale; to provide that certain moneys are trust funds; to provide that this Act shall be liberally construed; to define the scope of the authority's operation; to provide for disposition of property upon dissolution of the authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1086. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates,

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automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1087. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1088. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1091. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th, Scott of the 76th and Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the chief magistrate of Clayton County, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4411), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4136), so as to revise provisions regarding compensation of the chief

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magistrate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1094. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4786), so as to provide for staggered terms for the board of commissioners; to provide for initial terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1095. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Baldwin County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1106. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Tybee Island to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be applied; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.
On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson
Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard
Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart
Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance
Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 611-B Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 8, 2024

Jessica Bagwell 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

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Re: Recording YES votes on February 8, 2024 Local Calendar
Dear Jessica:
As State Representative for House District 98, I wish to record my YES vote for the bills on the House local calendar on February 8, 2024:
HB 1013 HB 1063 HB 1080 HB 1085 HB 1086 HB 1087 HB 1088 HB 1091 HB 1094 HB 1095 HB 1106
Thank you
Respectfully,
/s/ Marvin Lim State Representative House District 98 (uninc. Norcross-Tucker-Lilburn)
Representative Camp of the 135th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:

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SB 339. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Crisp County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 345. By Senator Walker III of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Dooly County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 382. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Gilmer County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 388. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 397. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic

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repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 434. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Glascock County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for a supervisor of elections; to provide for vacancies; to provide for certification; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to allow for joint primaries; to provide for meetings; to authorize expenditure of public funds; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 863. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Bainbridge to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 864. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the State Court of Miller County, approved March 2, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 538), and all amendatory Acts thereto, so as to abolish the State Court of Miller County; to provide for cessation of elections for Judge of the State Court of Miller County and the Solicitor of the State Court of Miller County; to provide for the disposition of matters pending in the State Court of Miller County; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 865. By Representatives Camp of the 135th and Knight of the 134th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lamar County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $7,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a specified five-year phase-in period for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013,

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p. 3702), so as to increase such homestead exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 866. By Representative Camp of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Pike County Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate certain projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Pike County, the Pike County School District, any municipality or other political subdivision located in Pike County, for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 951. By Representative Gunter of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Towns County, approved February 18, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3806), so as to revise provisions for the compensation of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 952. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th and Erwin of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment, collection, and distribution of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Habersham County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of such technology fee funds; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 953. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Calhoun County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide

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for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 954. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Emanuel County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Emanuel County on and after January 1, 2025; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 961. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Menlo, approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4132), so as to provide that future mayors and councilmembers shall be elected to four-year terms of office; to provide for municipal general elections in odd-numbered years; to provide for interim terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 339. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Crisp County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 345. By Senator Walker III of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Dooly County; to identify the

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authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 382. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Gilmer County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 388. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 397. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 434. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Glascock County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for a supervisor of elections; to provide for vacancies; to provide for certification; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to allow for joint primaries; to provide for meetings; to authorize expenditure of public funds; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Smith of the 70th et al., Oliver of the 82nd et al., Washburn of the 144th et al., Reese of the 140th et al., Mughal of the 105th et al., Bell of the 75th et al., Werkheiser of the 157th, Hawkins of the 27th, Cooper of the 45th, Burnough of the 77th et al., and Burchett of the 176th et al.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 370. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, DeLoach of the 167th, Sainz of the 180th, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to quia timet, so as to provide a procedure for clearing title to coastal marshlands; to provide for legislative findings, purpose, and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for in rem proceedings; to provide for presentation of abstracts to the State Properties Commission; to provide for service of process and filing of pleadings; to provide for special masters and trial by jury; to provide for restriction of properties for conservation purposes; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for decrees and recording of same; to provide for joinder; to provide for compensation of the special master; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:
HB 451. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Kennard of the 101st, Hitchens of the 161st, Gaines of the 120th, Camp of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to require the provision of supplemental, illness-specific insurance to certain first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain insurance benefits to eligible first responders; to provide for limitations and restrictions of such benefits; to provide for methods of funding; to provide for treatment of premiums; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, so as to provide an exemption for benefits received from such insurance coverage for first responders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Industry and Labor:
HB 501. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Williamson of the 112th, Barton of the 5th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Reeves of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of employment of minors, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to employment certificate requirements for minors; to prohibit requiring certificates of employment, certificates of age, or youth work permits; to provide for definitions; to authorize the employment of minors for certain work; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 738. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Jackson of the 128th, Rhodes of the 124th, Jasperse of the 11th and Pirkle of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Labor, so as to create the Task Force on Workforce and Safety Net Integration; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for membership and appointment of members; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for a report and

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recommendations; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1015. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, Hong of the 103rd, Wade of the 9th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the rate of the tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford
Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance
Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

House of Representatives

Governor's Floor Leader

Room 109 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 8th, 2024

RE: Missed Vote HB 1015

Dear Clerk Bill Reilly,

I would like the record to show that on 2/8/24 I voted yes on HB 1015. I was pulled from the chamber for a local matter and I would have voted yes in the chamber. If you have any questions, please contact my office.

Very Truly Yours,

/s/ Will Wade Representative Will Wade District 9

HB 1019. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Burns of the 159th, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, Knight of the 134th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemption, so as to increase the amount of a statewide homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford
Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 501

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Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 8, 2024

To: Bill Reilly, Clerk of House

Due to a machine malfunction, please correct the record to reflect a yes vote on HB 1015 and HB 1019.

Sincerely,

/s/ Martin A. Momtahan Representative Martin Momtahan Georgia House District 17

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1021. By Representatives Daniel of the 117th, Burns of the 159th, Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 112th, Silcox of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to increase the amount of the dependent exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford
Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson

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Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 871. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Bonner of the 73rd, Corbett of the 174th, Reeves of the 99th and Cannon of the 172nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead exemption by qualified disabled veteran, filing requirements, periodic substantiation of eligibility, persons eligible without application, and retroactive award, so as to clarify the applicability of such homestead exemption to spouses and minor children; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 48-5-48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead exemption by qualified disabled veteran, filing requirements, periodic substantiation of eligibility, persons eligible without application, and retroactive award, so as to extend a homestead exemption for unremarried surviving spouses or minor children

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of a disabled veteran to include any future homestead; to clarify language; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-5-48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead exemption by qualified disabled veteran, filing requirements, periodic substantiation of eligibility, persons eligible without application, and retroactive award, is amended by revising subsections (b) and (d) and paragraph (1) of subsection (g) and repealing subsection (b.1) as follows:
"(b)(1) Each Any disabled veteran as defined in any paragraph of subsection (a) of this Code section who is a citizen and resident of Georgia is granted an exemption of the greater of $32,500.00 or the maximum amount which may be granted to a disabled veteran under Section 2102 of Title 38 of the United States Code, as amended, on his or her homestead which such veteran owns and actually occupies as a residence and homestead, such exemption being from all ad valorem taxation for state, county, municipal, and school purposes. As of January 1, 2004, the maximum amount which may be granted to a disabled veteran under the above-stated federal law is $50,000.00. The value of all property in excess of the exempted amount cited above shall remain subject to taxation. (2) The unremarried surviving spouse or minor children of any such disabled veteran as defined in this Code section entitled to an exemption pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall also be entitled to an exemption of the greater of $32,500.00 or the maximum amount which may be granted to a disabled veteran under Section 2102 of Title 38 of the United States Code, as amended, on the a homestead so long as the unremarried surviving spouse or minor children continue actually to own and occupy the such home as a residence and homestead, such exemption being from all ad valorem taxation for state, county, municipal, and school purposes. As of January 1, 2004, the maximum amount which may be granted to the unremarried surviving spouse or minor children of any such disabled veteran under the above-stated federal law is $50,000.00. (3) The value of all property in excess of such an exemption granted to such unremarried surviving spouse or minor children pursuant to this Code section shall remain subject to taxation. (4) In no event shall more than one person be allowed a homestead exemption under this Code section on the basis of any one disabled veteran." "(d)(1) Each disabled veteran shall file for the exemption only once in the county of his or her residence. Once filed, the exemption shall automatically be renewed from year to year, except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section. Such exemption shall be extended to the such disabled veteran's unremarried surviving spouse or minor children at the time of his on the death of such disabled veteran so long as they such

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unremarried surviving spouse or minor children continue to own and occupy the home as a residence and homestead. In the event If a disabled veteran who would otherwise be is entitled to the an exemption pursuant to this Code section dies or becomes incapacitated to the extent that he or she and cannot personally file for such exemption, the such disabled veteran's spouse, the unremarried surviving spouse, or the minor children at the time of the disabled veteran's death may file for the exemption, and such exemption may shall be granted as if the disabled veteran had made personal application therefor. (2) If the unremarried surviving spouse or minor children, who are entitled to the exemption granted under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, own and occupy a new homestead, such unremarried surviving spouse or minor children shall file for the exemption in the county containing the new homestead. Once filed, the exemption shall be renewed from year to year automatically, except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section." "(g)(1) If a disabled veteran receives a final determination of disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs containing a retroactive period of eligibility, such disabled veteran or his or her surviving unremarried spouse or minor children shall be entitled to a refund of the ad valorem taxes paid during such period in the amount that he or she or his or her surviving unremarried spouse or minor children would have otherwise been exempt from such taxes paying pursuant to this Code section, provided that the refund shall only be for the three tax years preceding his or her or his or her surviving unremarried spouse's or minor children's application for the homestead exemption permitted by this Code section."
SECTION 2. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section II, Paragraph II(a)(1) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
SECTION 3. The Secretary of State shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the entire state for approval or rejection. The Secretary of State shall conduct such election on November 5, 2024, and shall issue the call and conduct such election as provided by general law. The Secretary of State shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of each county in the state. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Do you approve the Act that extends a homestead exemption for qualified ( ) NO disabled veterans to their surviving spouses or minor children?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full

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force and effect on January 1, 2025. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following such election date. It shall be the duty of each county election superintendent to certify the results thereof to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 4. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford
Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

HB 557. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Jones of the 47th, Parrish of the 158th, Powell of the 33rd, Schofield of the 63rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to authorize physicians to delegate the authority to advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; provide for requirements; to provide for automatic approval of nurse protocol agreements and job descriptions under certain conditions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 557

The Committee of Conference on HB 557 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 557 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Larry Walker Senator, 20th District

/s/ Ron Stephens Representative, 164th District

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/s/ Hufstetler Senator, 52nd District

/s/ Butch Parrish Representative, 158th District

/s/ Kirkpatrick Senator, 32nd District

/s/ Jan Jones Representative, 47th District

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to authorize physicians to delegate the authority to advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to prescribe certain Schedule II controlled substances; to provide for requirements; to provide for automatic approval of nurse protocol agreements and job descriptions under certain conditions; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to execute affidavits certifying an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds:
(1) Governor Kemp created the Georgia Healthcare Workforce Commission in 2022; (2) The commission recognized that Georgia is now in the minority of states with restrictions on certain healthcare occupations, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and that research also suggests that in appropriate circumstances, revising practice restrictions on certain healthcare occupations and granting increased practice authority have the potential to improve access to care without compromising quality or increasing costs; (3) The commission believes that exploring updating scope of practice limitations could potentially ease pressure on the healthcare workforce by allowing certain healthcare occupations to perform more advanced work in healthcare settings which could decrease work burden on other clinical providers; (4) Georgia is one of only three states that forbids physician assistants and nurse practitioners from prescribing any Schedule II medications; and (5) A more streamlined process at the Georgia Composite Medical Board will allow already licensed and certified practitioners to more quickly begin work.

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SECTION 2. Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a), paragraph (10) of subsection (g), and subsections (k) and (m) of Code Section 43-34-25, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurse, construction and limitations of such delegation, definitions, conditions of nurse protocol, and issuance of prescription drug orders, and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(3) 'Controlled substance' means any controlled substance as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 but shall not include any Schedule I controlled substance included in Code Section 16-13-25 or any Schedule II controlled substance included in Code Section 1613-26, except as authorized pursuant to subsection (d.1) of this Code section." "(d.1) An advanced practice registered nurse who has at least one year of post-licensure clinical experience and is in good standing with the board may be authorized under a nurse protocol agreement to issue prescription drug orders for hydrocodone, oxycodone, or compounds thereof in emergency situations pursuant to the following requirements: (1) The authorization is specifically included in the nurse protocol agreement; (2) The advanced practice registered nurse has directly evaluated the patient; (3) The prescription drug order is limited to an initial prescription, not to exceed a fiveday supply; (4) The prescription drug order is for an individual 18 years of age or older; and (5) The advanced practice registered nurse completes one hour of continuing education biennially in the appropriate ordering and use of hydrocodone, oxycodone, and compounds thereof." "(10) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d.1) of this Code section, in In any emergency medical services system operated by, or on behalf of, any county, municipality, or hospital authority with a full-time physician medical director and who does not order drugs, except that he or she may order up to a 14 day supply of drugs as necessary in an emergency situation, excluding Schedule II controlled substances and benzodiazepines and all Schedule II controlled substances except hydrocodone, oxycodone, or compounds thereof; provided, however, that an advanced practice registered nurse shall not order radiographic imaging, diagnostic studies, or medical devices pursuant to this paragraph; and provided, further, that a patient shall be referred to a physician, a dentist, or a federally qualified health center." "(k) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize an advanced practice registered nurse to issue a prescription drug order for a Schedule I or II controlled substance, except as otherwise authorized pursuant to subsection (d.1) of this Code section, or authorize refills of any drug for more than 12 months from the date of the original order except in the case of oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, or prenatal vitamins which may be refilled for a period of 24 months." "(m)(1) The board shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing a delegating physician in order to carry out the intents and purposes of this Code section.
(2)(A) Further, the board shall be authorized to:

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(1)(i) Require that a nurse protocol agreement shall be filed by the delegating physician with the board within a reasonable time from the date of execution; (2)(ii) Determine, after review of a filed nurse protocol agreement, if such nurse protocol agreement fails to meet accepted standards of medical practice as established by the board; and (3)(iii) Require the delegating physician to amend any such noncompliant nurse protocol agreement in order to meet such accepted standards. (B) If a medical practice has an existing approved nurse protocol agreement and an alternate delegating physician or a change in the delegating physician within the same or similar specialty, such new nurse protocol agreement for the new alternate delegating physician or a change in the delegating physician, upon submission, shall be automatically deemed approved by the board. (C) If a delegating physician submits a nurse protocol agreement for a new advanced practice registered nurse and such nurse protocol agreement that has substantially the same terms and provisions as a nurse protocol agreement previously submitted by such delegating physician for another advanced practice registered nurse and approved by the board, the nurse protocol agreement for the new advanced practice registered nurse, upon submission, shall be automatically deemed approved by the board."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c) and (e.1) of Code Section 4334-103, relating to delegation of authority to physician assistants, as follows:
"(c)(1) At all times while providing patient services, a physician assistant shall have a signed job description submitted by his or her primary supervising physician and approved by the board. (2) Nothing in this article shall prevent a primary supervising physician from submitting to the board a new or amended physician assistant job description. (3) If a medical practice has an existing approved job description and an alternate supervising physician or a change in the supervising physician within the same or similar specialty, such new job description for the new alternate supervising physician or a change in the supervising physician, upon submission, shall be automatically deemed approved by the board. (4) If a primary supervising physician submits a job description for a new physician assistant and such job description that has substantially the same terms and provisions as a job description previously submitted by such primary supervising physician for another physician assistant and approved by the board, the job description for the new physician assistant, upon submission, shall be automatically deemed approved by the board."
"(e.1)(1)(A) In addition to and without limiting the authority granted by Code Section 43-34-23, a physician may delegate to a physician assistant, in accordance with a job description, the authority to issue a prescription drug order or orders for any device as defined in Code Section 26-4-5 or to issue any dangerous drug as defined in Code

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Section 16-13-71, hydrocodone, oxycodone, or compounds thereof in accordance with subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, or any Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 on a prescription drug order or prescription device order form as specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection. Delegation of such authority shall be contained in the job description required by this Code section. The delegating physician shall remain responsible for the medical acts of the physician assistant performing such delegated acts and shall adequately supervise the physician assistant. If an existing job description for a physician assistant does not contain such authority to order a prescription drug or device order as provided by this subsection, that physician assistant may not issue any such prescription drug or device order until a new job description delegating such authority is submitted to and approved by the board. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the written prescription drug order of a Schedule I or II controlled substance, except as authorized pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. (B) A physician may delegate to a physician assistant who has at least one year of post-licensure clinical experience and is in good standing with the board the authority to issue prescription drug orders for hydrocodone, oxycodone, or compounds thereof in emergency situations pursuant to the following requirements:
(i) The authorization is specifically included in the job description; (ii) The physician assistant has directly evaluated the patient; (iii) The drug order is limited to an initial prescription not to exceed a five-day supply; and (iv) The prescription drug order is for an individual 18 years of age or older. (2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to create a presumption of liability, either civil or criminal, on the part of a pharmacist who is duly licensed under Title 26 and who in good faith fills a prescription drug or device order presented by a patient pursuant to this subsection. The pharmacist shall presume that the prescription drug or device order was issued by a physician assistant duly licensed under this article who has qualified under this Code section to prescribe pharmaceutical agents. The pharmacist shall also presume that the pharmaceutical agent prescribed by the physician assistant is an approved pharmaceutical agent, unless the pharmacist has actual or constructive knowledge to the contrary. (3) The physician assistant shall only be authorized to exercise the rights granted under this subsection using a prescription drug or device order form which includes the name, address, and telephone number of the prescribing supervising or alternate supervising physician, the patient's name and address, the drug or device prescribed, the number of refills, and directions to the patient with regard to the taking and dosage of the drug. A prescription drug order which is transmitted either electronically or via facsimile shall conform to the requirements set out in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 26-4-80, respectively. Any form containing less information than that described in this paragraph shall not be offered to or accepted by any pharmacist who is duly licensed under Title 26.

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(4) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize a physician assistant to authorize refills of any drug for more than 12 months from the date of the original prescription drug or device order. (5) A supervising physician or alternate supervising physician shall evaluate or examine, at least every three months, any patient receiving controlled substances. (6) In addition to the copy of the prescription drug or device order delivered to the patient, a record of such prescription shall be maintained in the patient's medical record in the following manner:
(A) The physician assistant carrying out a prescription drug or device order shall document such order either in writing or by electronic means; and (B) The supervising physician shall periodically review patient records. Such review may be achieved with a sampling of such records as determined by the supervising physician. (7) A physician assistant is not permitted to prescribe drugs or devices except as authorized in the physician assistant's job description and in accordance with this article. (8) The board shall adopt rules establishing procedures to evaluate an application for a job description containing the authority to order a prescription drug or device and any other rules the board deems necessary or appropriate to regulate the practice of physician assistants, to carry out the intent and purpose of this article, or to protect the public welfare. (9) A physician assistant authorized by a primary supervising physician to order controlled substances pursuant to this Code section is authorized to register with the federal United States Drug Enforcement Administration. (10)(A) A physician assistant delegated the authority by the primary supervising physician to issue a prescription drug or device order shall be required to complete a minimum of three hours of continuing education biennially in practice specific pharmaceuticals in which the physician assistant has prescriptive order privileges. (B) A physician assistant delegated the authority by the primary supervising physician to issue a prescription drug or device order for hydrocodone, oxycodone, or compounds thereof shall be required to complete one additional hour of continuing education biennially in the appropriate ordering and use of hydrocodone, oxycodone, or compounds thereof. (11) A managed care system, health plan, hospital, insurance company, or other similar entity shall not require a physician to be a party to a job description as a condition for participation in or reimbursement from such entity."
SECTION 4. Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, is amended by revising Code Section 40-2-74.1, relating to temporary, permanent, and special permanent parking permits for persons with disabilities, as follows:

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"40-2-74.1. (a) The department shall issue parking permits for persons with disabilities and may delegate to county tag agents the responsibility for issuance of such permits to residents of the county served by the tag agent. The department shall receive applications for and issue parking permits by mail to persons with disabilities upon presentation of an affidavit of a licensed doctor of medicine, licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine, licensed doctor of podiatric medicine, licensed optometrist, or licensed chiropractor, licensed advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25, or licensed physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103 stating that such person is a disabled person, the specific disability that limits or impairs the person's ability to walk, and that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221. Permits shall be in such form as the department prescribes but shall be of sufficient size and sufficiently distinctively marked to be easily visible when placed on or affixed to the driver's side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror of the parked vehicle. Permits shall be made of a substrate as determined by the commissioner and shall be of sufficient quality to ensure that the coloring of the permit and the ink used thereon will resist fading for a period of at least four years. Permits shall be issued to individuals, and the name of the individual and an identification number shall appear on the permit. The individual to whom a permit is issued may use the permit for any vehicle he or she is operating or in which he or she is a passenger. Permits shall also be issued to institutions when the primary purpose of a vehicle operated by the institution is to transport individuals with disabilities. The name of the institution, the license number of the particular vehicle, and an identification number shall appear on the permit. The institution shall use such permit only for a vehicle which is operated by the institution and which is used primarily to transport individuals with disabilities. (b) The department shall issue a temporary permit to any temporarily disabled person upon presentation of an affidavit of a licensed doctor of medicine, licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine, licensed doctor of podiatric medicine, licensed optometrist, or licensed chiropractor, licensed advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25, or licensed physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103 stating that such person is a temporarily disabled person, the specific disability that limits or impairs the person's ability to walk, that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221, and a date until which such person is likely to remain disabled. The temporary permit shall show prominently on its face an expiration date the same as the date specified by such doctor for the likely termination of the disability, which date shall not be more than 180 days after the date the permit is issued. The expiration date shall be printed with permanent ink and in boldface type of sufficient size to be legible when the permit is displayed on the driver's side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror. (c) The department shall issue a permanent permit to any permanently disabled person upon presentation of an affidavit of a licensed doctor of medicine, licensed doctor of

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osteopathic medicine, licensed doctor of podiatric medicine, licensed optometrist, or licensed chiropractor, licensed advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25, or licensed physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103 stating that such person is a permanently disabled person. The affidavit shall further state the specific disability that limits or impairs the person's ability to walk or that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221. The department shall also issue a permanent permit to an institution which operates vehicles used primarily for the transportation of individuals with disabilities upon presentation of a certification from the institution regarding use of its vehicles. The institution shall receive permits only for the number of vehicles so used and shall affix the permits to the driver's side of the dashboards of such vehicles. The permanent permit shall be predominantly blue in color and shall show prominently on its face an expiration date four years from the date it is issued. The expiration date shall be machine printed, not handwritten, in boldface type of sufficient size to be legible when the permit is displayed on the driver's side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror. (d) Any individual to whom a specially designated disabled veteran's license plate has been issued pursuant to Code Sections 40-2-69 through 40-2-72 and any individual to whom a specially designated disabled person's license plate has been issued pursuant to Code Section 40-2-74 shall be authorized to park the passenger motor vehicle on which the specially designated license plate is attached in a parking place for persons with disabilities without the necessity of obtaining a parking permit for persons with disabilities pursuant to this Code section. (e) The department shall issue a special permanent permit to any person who:
(1) Because of a physical disability drives a motor vehicle which has been equipped with hand controls for the operation of the vehicle's brakes and accelerator; or (2) Is physically disabled due to the loss of, or loss of use of, both upper extremities. This special permanent permit shall be gold in color and shall show prominently on its face an expiration date four years from the date it is issued. The expiration date shall be printed in a size of print that is legible when the permit is displayed on the driver's side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror. Such a special permit shall be used in the same manner as, and shall be subject to the provisions of this Code section relating to, other permanent parking permits for persons with disabilities and shall also be used as provided in Code Section 10-1-164.1. In addition to any other required printing, the following shall be printed upon this special gold permit: 'Code Section 10-1-164.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated requires that any owner or operator of a gasoline station that sells full-service gasoline at one price and self-service at a lower price shall provide the service of dispensing gasoline at the selfservice price for the holder of this special permit when such holder requests such service and is the operator of the vehicle and is not accompanied by another person 16 years of age or older who is not mobility impaired or blind.' (f) The department and county tag agents shall not charge or collect any fee for issuing parking permits for persons with disabilities under this Code section.

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(g) Any special disabled person decal issued under the former provisions of this Code section shall be valid until its expiration date but shall not be reissued. (h) For purposes of this Code section, an active duty military physician shall be entitled to submit an affidavit in support of the application of active duty or retired military personnel for parking permits for persons with disabilities whether or not such physician is licensed to practice in Georgia. Such affidavit shall state that the applicant is in active military service and is stationed in Georgia pursuant to military orders or is retired from the military and is a resident of Georgia and that such person is a disabled person, the specific disability that limits or impairs the person's ability to walk, and that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221. (i) For purposes of this Code section, the department shall accept, in lieu of an affidavit, a signed and dated statement from the doctor, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant which includes the same information as required in an affidavit written upon security paper as defined in paragraph (38.5) of Code Section 26-4-5."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 557.

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

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore Y Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L

N Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford E Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper N Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton N Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 132, nays 35.

The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 945. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd, Anderson of the 10th, Erwin of the 32nd and Parrish of the 158th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide protection for covered persons under a state health plan when an in-network hospital becomes out-ofnetwork prior to the end of the plan year; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin

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Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 970. By Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Knight of the 134th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dempsey of the 13th, Mathis of the 149th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship, so as to provide that victims of human trafficking are eligible for such scholarship; to provide for the designation of REACH scholars; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R

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Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron E Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 333. By Senators Dixon of the 45th and Still of the 48th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Mulberry; to provide a charter; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Gwinnett County to the City of Mulberry; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb N Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

N Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper

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N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell E Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin N Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

E Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye
Olaleye N Oliver E Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 101, nays 63.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 982. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Dubnik of the 29th, Erwin of the 32nd, Martin of the 49th, Hong of the 103rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Workforce Development Board, so as to require the State Workforce Development Board to develop, approve, and annually publish a High-demand Career List identifying those careers most critical to the state's current and future workforce needs; to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide for conforming changes; to require the Office of Student Achievement to work in consultation with the State Workforce Development Board to audit and report on the effectiveness of employment, wage attainment, and retention of students in programs that align with the High-demand Career List; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D
Clark, J Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has agreed to the House substitute as amended by the Senate to the following bill of the Senate:

SB 26. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Ginn of the 47th, Goodman of the 8th, Walker III of the 20th, Hickman of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to permit meetings and public hearings of development authorities and community improvement districts to be held by teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

SB 26.

By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Ginn of the 47th, Goodman of the 8th, Walker III of the 20th, Hickman of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to permit meetings and public hearings of development authorities and community improvement districts to be held by teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend the substitute to SB 26 (LC 47 2473S) by deleting "(1)" on line 33;

By deleting lines 43-47;

By deleting "and" on line 63;

By replacing the period on line 65 with "; and"

By inserting after line 65 the following: (6) The commission shall not consider, evaluate, or make recommendations relative to the sale, distribution, or servicing of electric vehicles.

By replacing "automobile" on line 77 with "franchise new motor vehicle";

By inserting after line 103 the following:

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(g) Neither the commission nor the department shall issue any rule or regulation, take any action, or consider, evaluate, or make recommendations relative to the ownership, operation, or control of dealerships by manufacturers and franchisors pursuant to Code Section 10-1-664.1

Representative Jones of the 25th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 26.

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

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J
Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion the ayes were 157, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

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Representative Seabaugh of the 34th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security and recommitted to the Committee on Insurance:
HB 451. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Kennard of the 101st, Hitchens of the 161st, Gaines of the 120th, Camp of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to require the provision of supplemental, illness-specific insurance to certain first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain insurance benefits to eligible first responders; to provide for limitations and restrictions of such benefits; to provide for methods of funding; to provide for treatment of premiums; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, so as to provide an exemption for benefits received from such insurance coverage for first responders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1044. By Representatives Greene of the 154th, Townsend of the 179th, Mathis of the 149th, Hawkins of the 27th and Mathiak of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of PFC Hester Givens Massey; and for other purposes.
HR 1045. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Martin of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Andrew "Drew" Parkes Fancher; and for other purposes.
HR 1046. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Cooper of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Harold McKinney; and for other purposes.
HR 1047. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Marin of the 96th, Romman of the 97th, Martinez of the 111th and Clark of the 100th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nancy Harris on her outstanding public service as mayor of Duluth; and for other purposes.
HR 1048. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Burns of the 159th, Hong of the 103rd, Marin of the 96th, Adeyina of the 110th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1049. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Mathiak of the 74th, Houston of the 170th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Gambill of the 15th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Together Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1050. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Smith of the 138th, Gaines of the 120th, Persinger of the 119th and Okoye of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as Engineers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1051. By Representatives Au of the 50th, Tran of the 80th, Mughal of the 105th, Hong of the 103rd and Park of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2024, as Lunar New Year Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1052. By Representatives Au of the 50th, Tran of the 80th, Mughal of the 105th, Park of the 107th, Draper of the 90th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending The Vibha Dream Mile upon its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1053. By Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Stinson of the 150th, Gladney of the 130th, Glaize of the 67th and Barnes of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the School Social Workers Association of Georgia for its work; and for other purposes.
HR 1054. By Representatives Wiedower of the 121st, Burns of the 159th, Parrish of the 158th, Hagan of the 156th, Yearta of the 152nd and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending H. Lehman Franklin; and for other purposes.

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HR 1055. By Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Stinson of the 150th, Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st and Jackson of the 165th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Phyliss Kitchens-Thurmond; and for other purposes.
HR 1056. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1057. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Knight of the 134th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carlton Hodges; and for other purposes.
HR 1058. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Jackson of the 68th, Sharper of the 177th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its 40 years of service and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1059. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Cannon of the 58th, Glaize of the 67th, Lupton of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Black maternal health statistics; and for other purposes.
HR 1060. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Kendrick of the 95th, Davis of the 87th, Carter of the 93rd and McClain of the 109th:
A RESOLUTION commending small businesses and recognizing March 5, 2024, as Women Owned Business Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1061. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Martin of the 49th, Hatchett of the 155th, Blackmon of the 146th and Carson of the 46th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts upon its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1062. By Representative Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2024, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1063. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Bell of the 75th, Burnough of the 77th, Holly of the 116th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and its Leadership Clayton Class of 2024 and recognizing February 8, 2024, as Leadership Clayton Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1064. By Representatives Wiedower of the 121st, Gambill of the 15th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dubnik of the 29th, Gaines of the 120th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and Engage Club programs, which sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.
HR 1065. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Gladney of the 130th, Paris of the 142nd, Schofield of the 63rd, Westbrook of the 163rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's working women for their contributions toward building strong families and supporting the Georgia economy; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Greene of the 154th et al., Schofield of the 63rd, Reeves of the 99th, Burchett of the 176th, and Williams of the 168th.
Representative Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 995 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 814 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1031 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 946 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1162 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, February 9, 2024

Eighteenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tem.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D

Cooper Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Daniel Davis DeLoach Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Efstration E Ehrhart Erwin Evans, S Fleming, T E Franklin Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan

Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton Hitchens E Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Huddleston Hugley Jackson, E Jackson, M Jones, S Jones, T Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor

Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald E Meeks Momtahan Moore Mughal New Newton Okoye E Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Powell Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts

Sampson Schofield Silcox Smith, L Smith, M E Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens E Stinson Stoner Tarvin E Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower E Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Collins of the 71st was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Au of the 50th, Barrett of the 24th, Cannon of the 58th, Carter of the 93rd, Crawford of the 84th, Cummings of the 39th, Dempsey of the 13th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Evans of the 89th, Frazier of the 126th, Gladney of the 130th, Howard of the 129th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jackson of the 68th, Jasperse of the 11th,

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Marin of the 96th, Miller of the 62nd, Mitchell of the 88th, Oliver of the 82nd, Petrea of the 166th, Pirkle of the 169th, Prince of the 132nd, Romman of the 97th, Sainz of the 180th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Sharper of the 177th, Washburn of the 144th, Williams of the 37th, and Yearta of the 152nd.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Chad Simmons, Exchange Church, Perry, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 853. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Ridley of the 22nd, Clark of the 100th, Miller of the 62nd, Glaize of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal the "Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990"; to remove provisions making students convicted of

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certain drug offenses ineligible for loans, scholarships, and grants; to provide that students shall not be deemed ineligible for HOPE scholarships or grants based solely on certain convictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 854. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Burnough of the 77th, Jackson of the 165th, Paris of the 142nd and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to foreclosure, so as to prohibit nonjudicial foreclosures on mortgages on real estate when the mortgagor is 65 years of age or older or an adult for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed; to provide for legislative intent; to revise the definition of the term 'debtor' for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1188. By Representatives Lott of the 131st, Powell of the 33rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Collins of the 71st and Vance of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to extend the time frame for which reimbursement of total training expenses by a subsequent employer of a peace officer may be sought; to remove partial reimbursement of such training expenses; to limit total training expenses to certain costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1189. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Cannon of the 172nd and LaHood of the 175th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Barwick, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3699), so as to authorize the municipal court to collect a technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1190. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Powell of the 33rd, Cheokas of the 151st, Gaines of the 120th and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to authorize the division director within the office of the Secretary of State to issue licenses in instances when the requirements for licensure have been met and the professional licensing board fails to act within a certain time period; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1191. By Representatives Park of the 107th, Mughal of the 105th, Clark of the 108th, Au of the 50th, Draper of the 90th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to repeal provisions of law regarding leadership committees; to provide for the termination of current leadership committees; to provide for the disposition of funds held by such committees; to provide for certain registration and reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 1192. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Martin of the 49th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to prohibit the issuance of new certificates of exemption for certain hightechnology data center equipment; to revise the new quality job requirement for such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1193. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Hong of the 103rd and Collins of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require the operation of flashing or revolving amber lights upon certain vehicles; to provide for

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penalties; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1194. By Representatives Dubnik of the 29th, Hilton of the 48th, Ballard of the 147th, Hagan of the 156th, Cheokas of the 151st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-293 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student attending school in system other than system of student's residence, so as to require the State Board of Education to provide for procedures for student transfers between local school systems; to provide that only the receiving local school system shall have the authority to grant or refuse permission for such transfers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1195. By Representatives Kendrick of the 95th, Jackson of the 128th, Kelley of the 16th, Greene of the 154th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for workforce-ready graduates employed in high-tech full-time jobs in rural counties in this state; to require the Department of Labor to establish certain criteria; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations and forms; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1196. By Representatives Evans of the 89th, Drenner of the 85th, Stoner of the 40th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for certain utilities to allocate a portion of their revenue above the authorized target return to a Georgians First Fund, to be used to assist low and fixed income customers; to provide for definitions; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Public Service Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1197. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Powell of the 33rd, Greene of the 154th, Jackson of the 128th, Pirkle of the 169th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to expand the revitalization zone tax credits to include rehabilitation of historic residential structures; to authorize the extension of a designation as a revitalization zone; to authorize areas to be designated as revitalization zones more than once; to provide that no new designations or extensions shall be made after a certain date; to provide for information sharing; to extend a provision for an automatic repeal; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1198. By Representatives Bazemore of the 69th, Bennett of the 94th, Beverly of the 143rd, Jones of the 25th, Carter of the 93rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the State Board of Education to establish a three-year pilot immersive writing program for eligible public elementary schools; to provide for eligibility; to provide for grant funds for eligible public schools to develop and implement immersive writing programs for students in grades two through four; to provide for applications and selection to participate in the pilot program; to provide for assessment and reporting on the impacts of the pilot program; to authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1199. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Greene of the 154th, Jackson of the 128th, Corbett of the 174th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-6-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of statistics on architectural and engineering firms doing business with the state and

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ineligibility of firms, so as to replace the requirement that the state auditor produce certain monthly reports with the requirement that he or she produce annual reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1200. By Representatives McCollum of the 30th, Powell of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to revise the authorized fees relating to such courses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1201. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Smith of the 18th, Jones of the 47th, Silcox of the 53rd, Hong of the 103rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 17-10-21 and 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vacating of sentence for trafficking victim defendants and review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, respectively, so as to provide for the vacating of sentences of victims of trafficking sentenced under Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to first offenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1202. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redevelopment powers, so as to revise provisions related to prohibitions on employees holding interest in redevelopment activities and areas so as to limit such prohibition to employees whose job responsibilities are related to such activities or areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1203. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 25th, Reeves of the 99th, Roberts of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to authorize landlords to use certain off-duty sheriffs, constables, or marshals to execute writs of possession in certain circumstances if a sheriff, constable, or marshal is not able to execute a writ within 30 days of the landlord's initial request; to provide for sheriffs, constables, and marshals to maintain lists of such authorized off-duty sheriffs, constables, and marshals in their jurisdictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1204. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Hawkins of the 27th, Cooper of the 45th, Silcox of the 53rd and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require coverage for medically necessary expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1205. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Williams of the 148th, Cox of the 28th, Ridley of the 6th, Cannon of the 172nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deceptive or unfair practices, so as to prohibit discrimination in the provision of financial services; to require that financial institutions produce requested statements of specific reasons for the denial, restriction, or termination of services; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 1206. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Carson of the 46th, Gullett of the 19th, Gunter of the 8th and Scoggins of the 14th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393 of the O.C.G.A., relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions that are deemed unlawful, so as to provide that failure of a business or entity to provide or offer to provide a written copy of any form which a consumer or client executes via electronic signature is declared to be unlawful as an unfair or deceptive practice; to amend Article 8 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes involving identity fraud, so as to revise a definition; to provide that any person engaged in any business which involves the collection of consumer or client signatures via an electronic signature pad or similar mechanism shall have a duty to maintain such signature in a manner that is secure against unauthorized disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1207. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Petrea of the 166th, Washburn of the 144th, Silcox of the 53rd and Cooper of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for proofing of ballots by local superintendents in certain races; to provide candidates the opportunity to review and verify such candidates' identifying information on such ballots prior to its printing or programming; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1208. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Clark of the 108th, Hugley of the 141st, Burnough of the 77th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 8, Chapter 1 of Title 20, Chapter 1 of Title 34, and Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing generally, general provisions regarding education, general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, and labor practices relative to public officers and employees, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination based on natural, protective, or cultural hairstyles; to provide for definitions; to provide for dispute resolution; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1209. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Reeves of the 99th, Kelley of the 16th, Jones of the 25th, Daniel of the 117th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dependency proceedings, so as to enact "Ethan's Law"; to provide limitations on ordering a child to be sent to a reunification program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1210. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Crowe of the 118th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Mainor of the 56th and Frye of the 122nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Community Affairs, so as to authorize the creation of a data base to make certain information available about multifamily complexes; to provide a definition; to provide for a purpose; to provide for the information the data base shall contain; to provide for public access to the data base; to provide for the promulgation of rules for the development, management, and maintenance of the data base; to prohibit the department from posting information on the data base that is not voluntarily provided; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 1211. By Representatives Frye of the 122nd, Park of the 107th, Cannon of the 58th, McClain of the 109th and Holly of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; to amend Code Section 16-8-16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to theft by extortion, so as to exclude lawful good faith bargaining from the definition of criminal extortion; to repeal and reserve Code Section 20-2-989.10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to collective bargaining not permitted or fostered; to repeal and reserve Chapter 5 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to resolution of wages, hours, and working conditions of firefighters; to amend Code Section 45-7-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to voluntary contributions by state employees through payroll deductions to certain not for profit organizations; to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees, so as to repeal and reserve Article 1, relating to strikes by public

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employees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1212. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Mitchell of the 88th, New of the 64th, Gladney of the 130th and Roberts of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings, so as to provide for the calculation of the years of vesting service for certain elected officials; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 1213. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Townsend of the 179th, Gladney of the 130th, Mitchell of the 88th and Roberts of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employees' insurance and benefits plans for public officers and state employees, so as to provide for a determination of the date of commencement of employment of certain employees for the purposes of eligibility for health insurance coverage and flexible employee benefit plans; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1214. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Miller of the 62nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, respectively, so as to provide for considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to allow the court to choose not to impose the death penalty or life without parole for a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to provide for retroactive parole consideration of inmates serving prison sentences for a crime committed when they were less than 18 years of age; to

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provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1215. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Bazemore of the 69th, Miller of the 62nd, Davis of the 87th, Au of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to enact the "Georgia Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act"; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to require perinatal facilities in this state to implement evidence based implicit bias programs for its healthcare professionals; to require certain components in such programs; to provide for initial and refresher training; to provide for the compilation and tracking of data on severe maternal morbidity and pregnancy related deaths; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1216. By Representative Cannon of the 58th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; to provide for reimbursement; to provide for doula qualifications; to provide for a report; to provide for termination of the pilot project and automatic repeal of the statute; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1217. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th and Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to restrict and limit the powers of Clayton County to deny county services to a resident of such county on the basis of any private debts owed by the resident to another private party; to recite constitutional authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HR 1040. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Kelley of the 16th, New of the 64th, Momtahan of the 17th and Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Samuel Thomas Clark and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1041. By Representatives Washburn of the 144th, Powell of the 33rd, Cox of the 28th, Stephens of the 164th, McCollum of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of any county or consolidated government shall be authorized to adopt an alternative method of appraisal and assessment of real property located within such county for taxation; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 1042. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Efstration of the 104th, Gunter of the 8th, Smith of the 18th, Reeves of the 99th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Judicial System Compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 1043. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Daniel of the 117th, Vance of the 133rd, McCollum of the 30th, Camp of the 135th and others:
A RESOLUTION applying to the United States Congress to call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate; and for other purposes.
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HR 1066. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Sainz of the 180th, Hilton of the 48th, Gullett of the 19th, Thomas of the 21st and others:

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear Republic of Iran and condemning violations of human rights and state sponsored terrorism by the Iranian government; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1170 HB 1172 HB 1174 HB 1176 HB 1178 HB 1180 HB 1182 HB 1184 HB 1186 HR 1019 HR 1021 SB 339 SB 382 SB 397

HB 1171 HB 1173 HB 1175 HB 1177 HB 1179 HB 1181 HB 1183 HB 1185 HB 1187 HR 1020 HR 1022 SB 345 SB 388 SB 434

Representative Hatchett of the 155th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 991 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hatchett of the 155th
Chairman

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Representative Williams of the 148th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1018 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 148th
Chairman
Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 974 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1039 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 804 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman
Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1025 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 353 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 18th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HB 1034 HB 1048

State holidays; fourth Friday in November as National Sugarcane Syrup Day; designate (SRules-Franklin-160th) State symbols; cornbread as official state bread; designate (Substitute)(SRules-Carpenter-4th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 959

Motor vehicles; procedure for passing stationary vehicles on certain highways; provide (MotV-Corbett-174th)

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HB 1026 State government; Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby as official soap box derby of the State of Georgia; designate (SRules-Hagan-156th)
Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman
Representative Camp of the 135th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 1025. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Thomas of the 21st, Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Jones of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 205. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Robertson of the 29th, Anderson of the 24th, Hickman of the 4th, Albers of the 56th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for funeral directors and embalmers, so as to change certain provisions related to the reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's license; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 362. By Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Still of the 48th, Summers of the 13th, Echols of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for requirements relative to employee representation by a labor organization for employers to receive certain economic development incentives from the state; to provide for definitions; to provide for a penalty; to provide for applicability; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 406. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Brass of the 28th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide first responder building mapping information system, so as to establish a grant program to fund the creation of school mapping data for inclusion in the state-wide first responder building mapping information system; to provide for standards for school mapping data; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 410. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Walker III of the 20th, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technicians generally, so as to exempt certain sterilization services performed by out-of-state veterinarians from licensing requirements; to provide for temporary licenses for out-of-state veterinarians; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 166. By Representatives Mathiak of the 74th, Knight of the 134th, Camp of the 135th, Daniel of the 117th and Gunter of the 8th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to constables, clerk, and other court personnel, so as to provide for the qualification of constables; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 709. By Representatives Washburn of the 144th, Dickey of the 145th and Knight of the 134th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Forsyth, approved May 5, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3542), so as to revise provisions related to the powers of the city manager related to appointment of department heads; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 950. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Thomas of the 65th and New of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Douglas County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 958. By Representatives Lott of the 131st, Leverett of the 123rd and Newton of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Columbia County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1003. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st, Gaines of the 120th, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Jackson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election,

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and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1004. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st, Gaines of the 120th, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are senior citizens who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), as amended, so as to increase the amounts and income limit of such homestead exemptions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1007. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of elections and registration for Lincoln County, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 4161), so as to revise provisions relating to meetings of said board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1008. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Lincoln County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Lincoln County, approved December 17, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 2604), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4478), so as to remove provisions relating to the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1068. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st, Gaines of the 120th, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of

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the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4353), as amended, so as to revise existing exemptions and add a new exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 557. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Jones of the 47th, Parrish of the 158th, Powell of the 33rd, Schofield of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to authorize physicians to delegate the authority to advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; provide for requirements; to provide for automatic approval of nurse protocol agreements and job descriptions under certain conditions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 205. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Robertson of the 29th, Anderson of the 24th, Hickman of the 4th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for funeral directors and embalmers, so as to change certain provisions related to the reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's license; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 362. By Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Still of the 48th, Summers of the 13th, Echols of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for requirements relative to employee representation by a labor organization for employers to

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receive certain economic development incentives from the state; to provide for definitions; to provide for a penalty; to provide for applicability; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
SB 406. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Brass of the 28th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide first responder building mapping information system, so as to establish a grant program to fund the creation of school mapping data for inclusion in the state-wide first responder building mapping information system; to provide for standards for school mapping data; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 410. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Walker III of the 20th, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technicians generally, so as to exempt certain sterilization services performed by out-of-state veterinarians from licensing requirements; to provide for temporary licenses for out-of-state veterinarians; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Cannon of the 172nd et al., Momtahan of the 17th, Mughal of the 105th et al., and New of the 64th et al.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:

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HB 368. By Representatives Erwin of the 32nd, Anderson of the 10th, Gunter of the 8th, Fleming of the 125th and Smith of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to move the Superior Court of Banks County from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to revise the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; provide for the transfer of proceedings and litigations; to provide for intergovernmental agreements regarding costs of the circuits; to provide for staffing; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 959. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Lumsden of the 12th, Mathis of the 149th, Ridley of the 6th and Prince of the 132nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for procedure for passing stationary vehicles on certain highways; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton

Y Schofield Scoggins Scott
Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T E Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Okoye Olaleye
Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1026. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Efstration of the 104th, Burchett of the 176th, Jones of the 47th, Sainz of the 180th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby as the official soap box derby of the State of Georgia; to provide for promotion of the Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Hong Y Horner

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell

Y Schofield Scoggins Scott
Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Barnes Barrett
Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T E Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New
Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch N Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1048. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Cameron of the 1st, Hilton of the 48th, Vance of the 133rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate cornbread as the official state bread; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate cornbread as the official state bread; to

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provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) The colorful history and traditions of the State of Georgia are inextricably associated with the food traditions of corn and among the many legacies of this proud heritage is the delicious bread known as cornbread; (2) Relied upon by indigenous people to sustain themselves, cornbread has transcended its humble origins to take a place of honor at such events as the Prater's Mill Country Fair in Whitfield County; (3) With thousands of participants and visitors, such celebrations include cornbread cooked on a wood-burning stove and served with collard greens and pinto beans; (4) Corn is grown, ground, and made into cornmeal at historic mills like Prater's Mill, Nora Mill, Berry College Mill, and Ogeechee River Mill and modern mills like Southeastern Mills and Logan Turnpike Mill; (5) Cornmeal is then sold in stores and served in eating establishments throughout the state, and cornbread is enjoyed by young and old at home and in restaurants; and (6) Cornbread enjoys a singular stature in Georgia history and culture that is rivaled only by its undeniable appeal as a versatile and satisfying food. Establishing cornbread as the official Georgia state bread is necessary to fully recognize the importance of this product to this state.

SECTION 2. Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-3-92. Cornbread is designated as the official Georgia state bread."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum

Y Schofield Scoggins Scott
Y Seabaugh

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Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T E Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holland E Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye
Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1034. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Corbett of the 174th, Hagan of the 156th, Dickey of the 145th and Parrish of the 158th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the fourth Friday in November of each year as "National Sugarcane Syrup Day" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T E Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore
Mughal Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Scoggins Scott
Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th et al., Sainz of the 180th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Hong of the 103rd et al., Bonner of the 73rd, Cannon of the 172nd, and Mathiak of the 74th et al.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 1068. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brianna Long; and for other purposes.
HR 1069. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard Marion Dennard; and for other purposes.
HR 1070. By Representative Anderson of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Eldred Causey on the occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 1071. By Representatives Smith of the 138th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact on the state and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Kia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1072. By Representative Cheokas of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION commending the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Georgia and recognizing February 13, 2024, as NFIB's Small Business Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1073. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Chastain of the 7th, Cox of the 28th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Carpenter of the 4th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11-17, 2024, as Future Business Leaders of America Week in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1074. By Representatives Tran of the 80th, Willis of the 55th, Lupton of the 83rd, Miller of the 62nd and Carpenter of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Speech; and for other purposes.
HR 1075. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Petrea of the 166th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Knight of the 134th, McDonald of the 26th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5-9, 2024, as Prescribed Fire Awareness Week; and for other purposes.
HR 1076. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th, Sampson of the 153rd, Reese of the 140th, Willis of the 55th, Prince of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as Omega Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1077. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Davis of the 87th, Tran of the 80th, Evans of the 89th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael L. Thurmond; and for other purposes.
HR 1078. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Sainz of the 180th, DeLoach of the 167th, McDonald of the 26th and Burchett of the 176th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the 100th anniversary of the F.J. Torras Causeway; and for other purposes.
HR 1079. By Representatives Tran of the 80th, Au of the 50th, Park of the 107th, Hong of the 103rd and Lim of the 98th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Asian Times and congratulating it on its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1080. By Representatives Tran of the 80th, Au of the 50th, Park of the 107th, Marin of the 96th and Hong of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Vietnamese American Community of Georgia and congratulating it on its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1081. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Luis Virguez and Virguez Law; and for other purposes.
HR 1082. By Representatives McCollum of the 30th, Dunahoo of the 31st and Hawkins of the 27th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating the Johnson High School Knights for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 4A State Soccer Championship and the 2023 National Soccer Championship; and for other purposes.
Representative Dickey of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 940 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 473 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 145th
Chairman
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 12, 2024, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker Pro Tem announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 12, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 12, 2024

Nineteenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 511 H Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Greetings,

I was on the floor but missed HB 915 vote. Which was in the affirmative.

/s/ Mandisha A. Thomas In Service, State Representative Mandisha A. Thomas

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Blackmon Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L

Cooper Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration E Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, T

Gunter Hagan E Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kennard

Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea

Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L E Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade

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Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Collins

Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett

Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor E Marin

Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Sainz

Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Bruce of the 61st, Holly of the 116th, Hugley of the 141st, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jackson of the 68th, Kendrick of the 95th, Miller of the 62nd, Moore of the 91st, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, Romman of the 97th, Sharper of the 177th, and Washburn of the 144th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Bishop Reginald Jackson, The 6th District AME Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:

1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.

2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.

3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.

4. Reports of Standing Committees.

5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.

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6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1218. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Wade of the 9th, Gunter of the 8th, Oliver of the 82nd and Evans of the 57th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to probate, so as to provide notice to beneficiaries of a testate estate; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1219. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Stephens of the 164th and Holland of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state, county, and municipal road systems, so as to provide for a pilot program to determine the efficacy of enforcement of traffic laws relating to excessive noise levels emitted from a motor vehicle by noise detection technology that produces recorded images; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations upon such pilot program; to provide for a civil monetary penalty; to provide for the method for submission of complaints; to provide for recommendations; to provide for reporting to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1220. By Representatives Rhodes of the 124th, Williams of the 148th, Corbett of the 174th, Jones of the 25th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction, powers, and duties generally of the Public Service Commission, so as to subject certain companies providing water service in this state to regulation by the commission; to provide for exclusions and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1221. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Cox of the 28th, Franklin of the 160th, Wiedower of the 121st and McDonald of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-293 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student attending school in system other than system of student's residence, so as to require the State Board of Education to provide for procedures for student transfers between local school systems; to provide that only the receiving local school system shall have the authority to grant or refuse permission for such transfers; to provide for caps on tuition that can be charged to a student by an enrolling local unit of administration; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1222. By Representatives Tran of the 80th, Au of the 50th, Park of the 107th, Hong of the 103rd and Byrd of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the appropriate date of each year as the "Lunar New Year" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 1223. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Petrea of the 166th, Prince of the 132nd, Jackson of the 128th and Adesanya of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the 'Georgia Soil Amendment Act of 1976,' so as to provide for a new prohibited act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1224. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Scoggins of the 14th, Dempsey of the 13th, Mathiak of the 74th, Dickey of the 145th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 5 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to revise the definition of "approved school"; to provide increased grant amounts for eligible students enrolled in certain programs that are directly related to highdemand jobs or career fields, as designated by the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1225. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 25th and Hilton of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to joint county and municipal sales and use tax (LOST), so as to revise provisions related to negotiations for the distribution of tax proceeds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1226. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Townsend of the 179th, Mathis of the 149th, Jones of the 25th, Ridley of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance, so as to provide for public school students to be permitted to attend courses in religious moral instruction provided by a person or organization independently of a public school, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for students to receive academic credit for such courses; to require local education agencies to adopt certain policies; to prohibit students who participate in such courses from being counted as absent from school; to provide for a definition; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1227. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to include when a person enters a land or premises for purposes of residing on such land or premises; to provide for violations and

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penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1228. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public works bidding, so as to provide procedures for the acquisition of certain professional services by local governments; to provide definitions; to provide exceptions; to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exercise by counties of power to contract generally, so as to revise provisions related to the acquisition of certain professional services; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exercise by municipalities of power to contract generally, so as to revise provisions related to the acquisition of certain professional services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1067. By Representatives Chastain of the 7th, Burns of the 159th, Ridley of the 6th, Hatchett of the 155th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Mike Gibbs and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1083. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Gullett of the 19th, Jones of the 25th, Townsend of the 179th, Dubnik of the 29th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Workforce for Georgia's Growing Economy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 853 HB 1188 HB 1190 HB 1192 HB 1194 HB 1196 HB 1198 HB 1200 HB 1202 HB 1204 HB 1206 HB 1208 HB 1210 HB 1212 HB 1214 HB 1216 HR 1040 HR 1042 HR 1066 SB 362 SB 410

HB 854 HB 1189 HB 1191 HB 1193 HB 1195 HB 1197 HB 1199 HB 1201 HB 1203 HB 1205 HB 1207 HB 1209 HB 1211 HB 1213 HB 1215 HB 1217 HR 1041 HR 1043 SB 205 SB 406

Representative Carpenter of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 549 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carpenter of the 4th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1025 HB 1140 HB 1143 HB 1174

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1135 Do Pass HB 1141 Do Pass HB 1145 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Collins of the 71st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 1019 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 71st
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 19th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

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Modified Structured Rule

HB 300 HB 516
HB 576
HB 809
HB 925 HB 977 HB 984 HB 997
HB 1022 HB 1033 HB 1037 HB 1044

Solar Technology Trust Fund; fund within state treasury; establish (Substitute)(EU&T-Kelley-16th) Transportation, Department of; increase minimum amount for a public road construction or maintenance contract that prohibits negotiation (Substitute)(Trans-McCollum-30th) Health; prohibit certain health care providers and facilities from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to their vaccine status (Hth-Gullett-19th) Occupational therapists; perform dry needling as a physical agent modality if certain training and education requirements are met; authorize (Hth-Powell-33rd) Protecting Religious Assembly in States of Emergency (PRAISE) Act; enact (PS&HS-Sainz-180th) Elections; number of contests subject to risk-limiting audits; expand (Substitute)(GAff-LaHood-175th) Insurance, Department of; Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; update practices (Ins-Lumsden-12th) Motor vehicles; require disqualification to operate a commercial motor vehicle upon receipt of notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of a positive drug test (MotV-Corbett-174th) Colton-McNeill Act; enact (JuvJ-Sainz-180th) Utility Worker Protection Act; enact (Substitute)(JudyNC-Leverett-123rd) Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health; create (Substitute)(PH-Daniel-117th) Contracts; increase dollar value of certain public works contracts exempt from provisions relating to retention of contractual payments (GAff-Anderson-10th)

Structured Rule

HB 461

Revenue and taxation; proceeds to local government regulatory fees be used to pay for regulatory activity and not general operations; require (Substitute)(W&M-Thomas-21st)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1025. By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Thomas of the 21st, Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Jones of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Section 1A as follows:

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"SECTION 1A. (a)(1) Each resident of the Cherokee County School District who has been granted a homestead exemption for property located within the district for at least five years and who is a senior citizen or who is disabled is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full value of that homestead. (2) Each resident of the Cherokee County School District who in 2025 qualifies for and is granted the homestead exemption authorized by this section as it existed in 2025 and who is a senior citizen or who is disabled is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full value of that homestead."

SECTION 2. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

SECTION 3. The election superintendent of Cherokee County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Cherokee County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election no later than concurrent with the general primary in 2024, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Cherokee County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Act be approved which provides that each resident of the Cherokee County School District who has been granted a homestead exemption for property located within the Cherokee County School District for at least five years or who in 2025 qualifies for and is granted the homestead exemption provided for by existing law and who is at least 62 years of age or over or who is disabled is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full value of that homestead?"

All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 2025. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective, and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of July immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Cherokee County. It shall be

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the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. The provisions of this section shall be mandatory upon the election superintendent and are not intended as directory. If the election superintendent fails or refuses to comply with this section, any elector of the Cherokee County School District may apply for a writ of mandamus to compel the election superintendent to perform his or her duties under this section. If the court finds that the election superintendent has not complied with this section, the court shall fashion appropriate relief requiring the election superintendent to call and conduct such election on the date required by this section or on the next date authorized for special elections provided for in Code Section 21-2-540 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 4. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 1135. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Dexter; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1140. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Haralson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $10,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4087), as amended, so as to increase the amount of the exemption and repeal a maximum income restriction; to provide for a definition; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1141. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th and Mathis of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Telfair County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead up to a maximum amount; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1143. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th and Mathis of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Telfair County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead up to a maximum amount; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1145. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for education purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are disabled and who do not have a gross income from all sources, including Social Security and any other retirement or disability income and including the income of all

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members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $20,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding year, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4900), so as to increase the income cap to $36,000.00; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1174. By Representative Smith of the 138th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Harris County Public Improvements Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the Authority, approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4052), so as to revise the purpose of the authority; to revise a definition; to provide for the acquisition of property through condemnation; to provide for reversion of assets upon dissolution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson
Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell
Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P.
Smith, V Y Stephens
Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower
Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representative Camp of the 135th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Taylor of the 92nd, Henderson of the 113th et al., Bennett of the 94th et al., Cannon of the 58th et al., Wiedower of the 121st et al., Mathiak of the 74th et al., Au of the 50th, Silcox of the 53rd, Reese of the 140th, Dempsey of the 13th, Petrea of the 166th et al., Martinez of the 111th et al., Hugley of the 141st et al., and Hagan of the 156th et al.

By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 628. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Evans of the 57th, Hong of the 103rd, Lim of the 98th and Carson of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-13-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions for purposes of bankruptcy and intestate insolvent estates, so as to revise the exemption for a debtor's aggregate interest in real property or personal property that the debtor or a dependent of the debtor uses as a residence, in a cooperative that owns property

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that the debtor or a dependent of the debtor uses as a residence, or in a burial plot; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1033. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Smith of the 18th, Anderson of the 10th, Williamson of the 112th, Huddleston of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so as to provide for protections for utility workers; to provide for a definition; to provide for enhanced penalties for simple assault, aggravated assault, simple battery, and aggravated battery committed upon utility workers in certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so as to provide for protections for utility workers; to provide for a definition; to provide for enhanced penalties for simple assault, aggravated assault, simple battery, and aggravated battery committed upon utility workers in certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Utility Worker Protection Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, is amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 16-5-19, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(12) 'Utility worker' means any employee of, including any person employed by or under contract with, an organization, entity, or company, whether a state created authority or privately, municipally, county, or cooperatively owned, that provides gas,

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heat, electricity, water, telecommunications services, sewer services, cable or video services, internet services, or railroad services."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-20, relating to simple assault, to read as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) through (h) (i) of this Code section, a person who commits the offense of simple assault shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." "(i) Any person who commits the offense of simple assault upon a utility worker while such worker is acting within the course and scope of their employment or is performing official duties at the time of the offense shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-21, relating to aggravated assault, to read as follows:
(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) through (l) (m) of this Code section, a person convicted of the offense of aggravated assault shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years." "(m) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated assault upon a utility worker while such worker is acting within the course and scope of their employment or is performing official duties shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than three nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-23, relating to simple battery, to read as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) through (i) (j) of this Code section, a person convicted of the offense of simple battery shall be punished as for a misdemeanor." "(j) Any person who commits the offense of simple battery upon a utility worker while such worker is acting within the course and scope of their employment or is performing official duties at the time of the offense shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-24, relating to aggravated battery, to read as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) through (h) (i) of this Code section, a person convicted of the offense of aggravated battery shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years." "(i) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated battery upon a utility worker while such worker is acting within the course and scope of their employment or is

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performing official duties at the time of the offense shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than three nor more than 20 years."

SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to all offenses committed on or after July 1, 2024.

SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter

E Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye
Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower
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Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lott E Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 461. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Momtahan of the 17th, Washburn of the 144th, Smith of the 138th and Crowe of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to require that the proceeds of local government regulatory fees be used to pay for regulatory activity and not general operations; to revise the list of professions which may be subject to such regulatory fees; to remove certain provisions authorizing calculation of regulatory fees for renovation and other construction projects; to provide for refunds in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to require that the proceeds of local government regulatory fees be used to pay for regulatory activity and not general operations; to remove and revise certain provisions authorizing calculation of regulatory fees for renovation and other construction projects; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, is amended in Code Section 48-13-9, relating to limitation on authority of local government to impose regulatory fee, examples of those which may be subject to fees, individuals and entities not subject to fees, and general laws not repealed, by revising subsections (a) and (e) as follows:
"(a) A local government is authorized to require a business or practitioner of a profession or occupation to pay a regulatory fee only if the local government customarily performs investigation or inspection of such businesses or practitioners of such profession or occupation as protection of the public health, safety, or welfare or in the course of enforcing a state or local building, health, or safety code, but no local government is authorized to use regulatory fees as a means of raising revenue for general purposes;, provided that the amount of a regulatory fee shall approximate the reasonable cost of the actual regulatory activity performed by the local government and the proceeds of such regulatory fee shall be used to fund such regulatory activity and not the general operations of the local government, and further provided that the local government shall not be required to establish separate accounts for such proceeds." "(e) For each business, profession, or occupation, local governments are authorized to determine the amount of a regulatory fee imposed in accordance with this article only by one of the following methods:
(1) A flat fee for each business or practitioner of a profession or occupation doing business in the jurisdiction as authorized by Code Section 48-13-8; (2) A flat fee for each type of permit or inspection requested; (3) An hourly rate determined by the hourly wage or salary, including employee benefits, of the person or persons assigned to investigate or inspect multiplied by the number of hours estimated for the investigation or inspection to be performed; (4) An hourly rate as determined by paragraph (3) of this subsection with the addition of other expenses reasonably related to such regulatory activity, such as administrative and travel expenses, multiplied by the number of hours estimated for the investigation or inspection to be performed; or (5) For construction projects that are classified as new construction or for extensive renovation projects, the number of square feet of construction or the number of square feet of construction to be served by the system to be installed, in conjunction with and limited by the building valuation data, as established from time to time by the International Code Council or by similar data, and in conjunction with and limited by the hourly rate described in paragraph (3) or (4) of this subsection. As used in this paragraph, the term 'extensive renovation project' means a project valued at $75,000.00 or more to renovate an existing structure.; or (6) For construction projects that are classified as renovation and all other construction projects other than those classified as new construction, the cost of the project in conjunction with and limited by the building valuation data that conforms with the principles and methods established from time to time by the International Code Council

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or by similar data, and in conjunction with and limited by the hourly rate described in paragraph (3) or (4) of this subsection."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

E Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott E Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes
Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P.
Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 516. By Representatives McCollum of the 30th, Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Carpenter of the 4th and Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exercise of the power to contract by the Department of Transportation, so as to increase the minimum amount for a public road construction or maintenance contract that prohibits negotiation; to provide for exceptions to public comment and hearing on projects involving public-private partnerships in certain instances; to provide for an exception to vote approval for such projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to increase the minimum amount for a public road construction or maintenance contract that prohibits negotiation; to provide for exceptions to public comment and hearing on projects involving public-private partnerships in certain instances; to provide for an exception to vote approval for such projects; to amend weight and dimension requirements for modular unit transporters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, is amended in Code Section 32-2-61, relating to limitations on power to contract, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d)(1) The department is prohibited from negotiating any contract for the construction or maintenance of a public road involving the expenditure of $200,000.00 $500,000.00 or more except any contract:
(A) With counties, municipalities, and state agencies, provided that such negotiated contract shall be made at the average bid price of the same kind of work let to contract after advertisement during a period of 60 days prior to the making of the contract;

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(B) With a railroad company or utility concerning relocation of its tracks or facilities where the same are not then located on a public road and such relocation is necessary as an incident to the construction or improvement of a public road. However, nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed as requiring the department to furnish a site or right of way for railroad or railway lines or tracks or utility facilities required to be removed from a public road. Furthermore, this subsection shall not prevent the department from assisting in the removal and relocation of publicly owned utilities from locations on public roads as provided in Code Section 32-6-170; (C) For emergency construction or maintenance involving the expenditure of $200,000.00 $500,000.00 or more when the public interest requires that the work be done without the delay of advertising for public bids; (D) For the procurement of business, professional, or other services from any person, firm, or corporation as an independent contractor; (E) With the State Road and Tollway Authority; or (F) Through the provisions of a design-build contract as provided for in Code Section 32-2-81. (2) A department contract negotiated and made with a political subdivision, as authorized by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, may be subcontracted to any person or political subdivision. It may be performed with inmate labor, except in the case of a public work constructed with federal aid, or the forces of such political subdivision or those of a political subdivision to which such contract has been subcontracted. However, the department shall have the authority to furnish planning, contract plans, specifications, and engineering supervision over a public road being constructed by a political subdivision or by its subcontractor. Any subcontract made under authority of this subsection shall not constitute the basis of any claim against the department, nor shall such subcontract be considered an assignment of the rights of the political subdivision under its contract with the department."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 32-2-80, relating to public-private partnerships (P3s), by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and subsection (f) as follows:
"(2) For every project undertaken pursuant to this Code section, the department shall accept written public comment, solicited in the same manner as provided for in the request for proposal, for a period of 30 days beginning at least ten days after the public notice of the request for proposal is made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection; provided, however, that such requirement shall not apply when the public has been afforded the opportunity for comment during the environmental phase of a project. In addition, the department shall hold at least one public hearing, which may be held by teleconference, not later than the conclusion of the period for public comment; provided, however, that such requirement shall not apply when a public hearing has been held during the environmental phase of a project."

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"(f) The commissioner shall be authorized to delegate such duties and responsibilities under this Code section as he or she deems appropriate from time to time; provided, however, that the final approval of contracts provided for in this Code section shall be by action of the board unless the board has previously approved the proposal based upon a determination that the proposal provided the apparent best value to the state upon contract terms that are most satisfactory and advantageous to the state."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 32-6-28, relating to permits for vehicles with excess weight and dimensions, by revising subparagraphs (a)(1)(C) and (c)(5)(A) as follows:
"(C) A modular unit transporter shall meet all requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and all state safety requirements, rules, and regulations. The modular unit transporter shall be properly registered and have a proper, current license plate. At a minimum, the modular unit transporter shall:
(i) Be constructed of 12 inch steel I beams doubled and welded together; (ii) Have all axles equipped with brakes; (iii) Have every floor joist on each modular section securely attached to the beams with lag bolts and washers, or lag bolts, washers, and cable winches; and (iv) Have an overall length not to exceed 80 84 feet including the hitch."
"(A) Any load not greater than 16 feet wide, not greater than 16 feet high, and not weighing more than 150,000 pounds; or any load greater than 100 feet long which does not exceed the maximum width, height, and weight limits specified by this subparagraph; or any modular or sectional housing units exceeding 80 feet in length..................................................................... $ 30.00"
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 32-6-28, relating to permits for vehicles with excess weight and dimensions, by revising subparagraphs (a)(1)(C) and (c)(5)(A) as follows:
"(C) A modular unit transporter shall meet all requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and all state safety requirements, rules, and regulations. The modular unit transporter shall be properly registered and have a proper, current license plate. At a minimum, the modular unit transporter shall:
(i) Be constructed of 12 inch steel I beams doubled and welded together; (ii) Have all axles equipped with brakes; (iii) Have every floor joist on each modular section securely attached to the beams with lag bolts and washers, or lag bolts, washers, and cable winches; and (iv) Have an overall length not to exceed 80 84 feet including the hitch."
"(A) Any load not greater than 16 feet wide, not greater than 16 feet high, and not weighing more than 150,000 pounds; or any load greater than 100 feet long which does not exceed the maximum width, height, and weight

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limits specified by this subparagraph; or any modular or sectional housing units exceeding 80 feet in length..................................................................... $ 30.00"

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024; except that Section 4 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2025.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, the Committee on Rules set a time limit of one hour for floor debate on HB 977 on today's Rules Calendar, with the time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

HB 977. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Anderson of the 10th, Leverett of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 25th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to expand the number of contests subject to risk-limiting audits; to provide for percentages of risk limits; to provide procedures for selection of contests subject to risk-limiting audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to expand the number of contests subject to risklimiting audits; to provide for percentages of risk limits; to provide procedures for selection of contests subject to risk-limiting audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by revising Code Section 21-2-498, relating to precertification tabulation audits, as follows:

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"21-2-498. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Incorrect outcome' means the winner of a contest or the answer to a proposed constitutional amendment or question would be different from the results found in a manual recount of paper official ballots. (2) 'Risk limit' means the largest statistical probability that an incorrect outcome is not detected or corrected in a risk-limiting audit; provided, however, that such probability does not exceed:
(A) Eight percent in 2024; (B) Six percent in 2026; (C) Four percent in 2028; and (D) Two percent in 2030 and thereafter. (3) 'Risk-limiting audit' means an audit protocol that makes use of statistical methods and is designed to limit to acceptable levels the risk of certifying a preliminary election outcome that constitutes an incorrect outcome. (4) 'Selected contests' means: (A) The contest at the top of a ballot; and (B) If the following races are on a ballot, one contest from the following races as selected pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section: United States Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendent, Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner of Agriculture, Commissioner of Labor, Supreme Court Justice, Judge of the Court of Appeals, or Public Service Commissioner, provided that such selected contest is not the race at the top of the ballot. (b) Local election superintendents shall conduct precertification tabulation or risklimiting audits on one contest selected contests following any election, special election, election runoff, special election runoff, primary, special primary, primary runoff, or special primary runoff with federal presidential, United States Senate, or state-wide contests in accordance with requirements set forth by rule or regulation of the State Election Board. Audits performed under this Code section shall be conducted by manual inspection of random samples of the paper official ballots. (c) In conducting each audit, the local election superintendents shall: (1) Complete the audit prior to final certification of the contest contests; (2) Ensure that all types of ballots are included in the audit, whether cast in person, by absentee ballot, advance voting, provisional ballot, or otherwise; (3) Provide a report of the unofficial final tabulated vote results for the contest contests to the public prior to conducting the audit; (4) Complete the audit in public view; and (5) Provide details of the audit to the public within 48 hours of completion. (d) In the event that multiple qualified races are on a ballot, one race in addition to the race at the top of the ballot shall be selected as selected contests for auditing pursuant to this Code section. The selected contests shall be selected by majority vote of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the

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minority leader of the Senate, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives; provided, however, that, in the event that a majority vote cannot be obtained by 11:00 A.M. on the Thursday immediately following the election, special election, election runoff, special election runoff, primary, special primary, primary runoff, or special primary runoff, the selected contest shall be selected by the chairperson of the State Election Board. The selection vote required by this subsection does not need to occur in person; such vote may be accomplished telephonically, virtually, or via written or electronic correspondence. (d)(e) The State Election Board shall be authorized to promulgate rules, regulations, and procedures to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section. The procedures prescribed by the State Election Board shall include security procedures to ensure that collection of validly cast ballots is complete, accurate, and trustworthy throughout the audit. (f) Nothing in this Code section shall prevent an election superintendent from conducting risk-limiting audits in additional contests if circumstances warrant the auditing of one or more additional contests than those required by this Code Section."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis
DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 809. By Representative Powell of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 28 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to occupational therapists, so as to authorize occupational therapists to perform dry needling as a physical agent modality if certain training and education requirements are met; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore
Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens
Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton N Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 576. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Scoggins of the 14th, Wiedower of the 121st, Mathiak of the 74th and Clark of the 100th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to prohibit certain health care providers and facilities from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to the vaccine status of the potential recipient; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly
Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P.

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Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson
Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish
Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 98, nays 71.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 300. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Williamson of the 112th, Stephens of the 164th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solar power freemarket financing, so as to provide for the establishment of the Solar Technology Trust Fund as a fund within the state treasury; to impose a fee on the retail sale of new solar technology and to dedicate such fees to such fund as authorized and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia; to provide for reports and forms; to provide for authorization; to provide for annual appropriations and reporting; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to provide for required provisions in solar power facility agreements relative to responsibilities of grantees to decommission certain solar power equipment; to provide for definitions; to provide for remedies; to provide for financial assurance for required decommissioning activities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, is amended by adding a new part to read as follows:

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"Part 5
46-3-67. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Commercial operations date' means the date on which a solar power facility generates electrical energy for sale to an electric supplier. Such term does not include the generation of electrical energy or other operations conducted before that date for purposes of maintenance or testing. (2) 'Electric supplier' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 46-3-3. (3) 'Financial assurance' means a surety or performance bond that:
(A) Renews automatically; and (B) Is issued by a company that is listed on the United States Department of the Treasury's List of Certified Companies and that has a financial strength rating of at least an 'A' as rated by A.M. Best Company, Inc.; Moody's Investors Service, Inc.; Standard and Poor's Corporation; or a similar rating agency. (4) 'Grantee' means a person who leases property from a landowner and who operates a solar power facility on said property. (5) 'Solar energy device' means a solar energy collector or solar energy system that provides for the collection of solar energy or the subsequent use of such energy as thermal, mechanical, or electrical energy. (6) 'Solar power facility' means a solar energy device that does not meet the definition of solar technology pursuant to Code Section 46-3-62, or the integrated collection of such devices, together with any equipment or other personal property and improvements under common ownership that are used to support the operation of such a solar energy device or solar energy devices, including, but not limited to, underground or aboveground electrical transmission or communications lines, electric transformers, battery storage facilities, telecommunications equipment, roads, meteorological towers, and maintenance yards. (7) 'Solar power facility agreement' means any lease agreement for real property in this state between a grantee and a landowner that authorizes the grantee to operate a solar power facility on the leased property.
46-3-68. (a) The provisions of this part shall only apply to solar power facility agreements that are executed or renewed on or after July 1, 2024. (b) Any provision in a solar power facility agreement that purports to waive a right or exempt a grantee from a liability or duty established by this part shall be void. (c) Any person who is harmed by a violation of this part shall be entitled to appropriate injunctive relief to prevent further violation of this part. (d) The provisions of this Code section are not exclusive. The remedies provided in this Code section are in addition to any other procedures or remedies provided by law.

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46-3-69. (a) A solar power facility agreement shall provide that the grantee shall be responsible for removing the grantee's solar power facilities from the landowner's property upon the termination of the lease and that the grantee shall, in accordance with any other applicable laws or regulations, safely:
(1) Clear, clean, and remove from the property all grantee owned solar energy devices and all grantee owned equipment, personal property, and improvements used to support such devices; (2) For each foundation of a solar energy device, transformer, or substation installed on the property by the grantee:
(A) Clear, clean, and remove the foundation from the ground to a depth of at least three feet below the surface grade of the land in which the foundation is installed; and (B) Ensure that each hole or cavity created in the ground by such removal is filled with soil of the same type or a similar type as the predominant soil found on the property; (3) For each cable, including power, fiber-optic, and communications cables, installed underground by the grantee: (A) Clear, clean, and remove the cable from the ground to a depth of at least three feet below the surface grade of the land in which the cable is installed; and (B) Ensure that each hole or cavity created in the ground by such removal is filled with soil of the same type or a similar type as the predominant soil found on the property; and (4) Clear, clean, and remove from the property each overhead power or communications line installed on the property by the grantee. (b) A solar power facility agreement shall provide that, at the request of the landowner, the grantee shall: (1) Clear, clean, and remove each road constructed on the property by the grantee; and (2) Ensure that each hole or cavity created in the ground by such removal is filled with soil of the same type or a similar type as the predominant soil found on the property. (c) A solar power facility agreement shall provide that, at the request of the landowner, the grantee shall: (1) Remove from the property all rocks more than 12 inches in diameter excavated during the decommissioning or removal of the grantee's solar power facilities; (2) Return the property to a tillable state using scarification, V-rip, or disc methods, as appropriate; and (3) Ensure that: (A) Each hole or cavity created in the ground by such decommissioning or removal is filled with soil of the same type or a similar type as the predominant soil found on the property; and (B) The surface is returned, as near as reasonably possible, to the same condition as before the grantee dug holes or cavities, including, but not limited to, by reseeding pastureland with native, naturalized, and introduced grasses and legumes prescribed by an appropriate governmental agency, if any.

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(d) A landowner shall make any request provided by a solar power facility agreement pursuant to subsection (b) or (c) of this Code section no later than 12 months after the later of:
(1) The date on which the solar power facility is no longer capable of generating electricity in commercial quantities, except when such inability to generate electricity is the result of an event of force majeure or when the grantee is in the process of repairing the solar power facility, provided that, in either case, the solar power facility resumes generating electricity in commercial quantities within 180 days; (2) The date the landowner receives written notice of intent to decommission the solar power facility from the grantee; or (3) The date the solar power facility agreement is terminated.
46-3-69.1. (a) A solar power facility agreement shall provide that:
(1) The grantee shall obtain and deliver to the landowner and record with the clerk of the superior court of the county where the solar power facility is located evidence of financial assurance that conforms to the requirements of this subsection to secure the performance of the grantee's obligation to remove the grantee's solar power facilities located on the landowner's property pursuant to Code Section 46-3-69; (2) The amount of the financial assurance shall be:
(A) At least equal to the estimated cost of removing the solar power facilities from the landowner's property and restoring the property to the conditions described in Code Section 46-3-69:
(i) Minus the salvage value of the solar power facilities; and (ii) Plus any portion of the value of the solar power facilities pledged to secure outstanding debt; and (B) Determined by an independent, third-party professional engineer licensed in this state; (3) The grantee shall deliver to the landowner an updated estimate, prepared by an independent, third-party professional engineer licensed in this state, of the removal costs and the salvage value of the solar power facilities: (A) No later than 20 years after the commercial operations date of the solar power facilities; and (B) At least once every five years after the commercial operations date of the solar power facilities for the remainder of the term of the agreement; (4) The grantee shall be responsible for ensuring that the amount of the financial assurance remains sufficient to cover the amount required by paragraph (2) of this subsection, consistent with the estimates required by paragraph (3) of this subsection; (5) The grantee shall be responsible for the costs of obtaining financial assurance and costs of determining the estimated removal costs and salvage value; and (6) The grantee shall deliver the financial assurance not later than the commercial operations date of the solar power facilities.

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(b) No county or municipal corporation shall impose on a grantee who has entered into a solar power facility agreement that conforms to the requirements of this Code section financial assurance requirements relating to the removal or decommissioning of solar power facilities. (c) No grantee shall cancel the financial assurance delivered to the landowner pursuant to this Code section before the date the grantee has completed the grantee's obligation to remove the grantee's solar power facilities located on the landowner's property in the manner provided by this part, unless the grantee provides the landowner with replacement financial assurance at the time of or before such cancellation. In the event of a transfer of ownership of the grantee's solar power facilities, the financial assurance provided by the grantee shall remain in place until the date on which evidence of substitute financial assurance meeting the requirements of this part is provided to the landowner."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Williams of the 168th was excused from voting on HB 300.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell
Bennett Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Draper Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong Y Horner
Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston
Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis
McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson
Carter E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden
Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

Y Townsend Tran VACANT 125
Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower
Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 146, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1022. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Smith of the 18th, Dempsey of the 13th, Mainor of the 56th and Townsend of the 179th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to enact the "Colton-McNeill Act"; to provide for sentencing of a person convicted of cruelty to children in the first or second degree against a disabled minor; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hutchinson Jackson, D
Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower
Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson
Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 984. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Taylor of the 173rd, Williams of the 148th and Gullett of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 25 and 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety and insurance, respectively, so as to update the practices of the Department of Insurance and the office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; to provide for the off-duty use of motor vehicles by certain law enforcement officers; to repeal a life insurance reserves requirement for small companies for accreditation purposes; to allow for the continuation of coverage of a developmentally disabled or physically disabled dependent child under certain policies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin
Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower
Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson
Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 997. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Hitchens of the 161st, Prince of the 132nd and Powell of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disqualification from driving and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, so as to require disqualification to operate a commercial motor vehicle upon receipt of notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of a positive drug test, an adulterated or substituted drug test,

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or a report of a refusal to submit to such test; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore
Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower
Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson
Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1044. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Lumsden of the 12th, Hawkins of the 27th, Yearta of the 152nd, Leverett of the 123rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracts for public works, so as to increase the dollar value of certain public works contracts exempt from provisions relating to retention of contractual payments; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools, so as to increase the dollar value trigger of certain considerations related to in-state purchasing preferences for certain contracts and purchases; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to increase the dollar value related to when certain school construction contracts must be subject to competitive bidding; to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public works bidding; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure for state purchasing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong E Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes N Ridley, Jas

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F.

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E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman N Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, N Y Williamson
Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 8.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 925. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Burchett of the 176th, Hilton of the 48th, Daniel of the 117th, Horner of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to emergency management, so as to prohibit any governmental entity from discriminating against and closing a place of worship during an emergency; to provide for civil relief and damages; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1037. By Representatives Daniel of the 117th, Hatchett of the 155th, Mainor of the 56th, Vance of the 133rd, New of the 64th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to create the Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health; to provide for its composition, membership, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for a definition; to provide for funding; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Gladney of the 130th et al., Cameron of the 1st et al., Dickey of the 145th, Reese of the 140th, Gambill of the 15th, McDonald of the 26th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, and McCollum of the 30th.

Representative Lumsden of the 12th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Insurance and recommitted to the Committee on Public Health:

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HB 1204. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Hawkins of the 27th, Cooper of the 45th, Silcox of the 53rd and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require coverage for medically necessary expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1086. By Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Glaize of the 67th, Lupton of the 83rd, Williams of the 168th, Gladney of the 130th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lt. Col. Eugene Henry Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1087. By Representative Jones of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Evangelist Lillian Richardson Wardley; and for other purposes.
HR 1088. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Sainz of the 180th, McCollum of the 30th and McDonald of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobby "Blue" Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 1089. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Petrea of the 166th, Westbrook of the 163rd and Jackson of the 165th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Arthur M. Gignilliat Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1090. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Erma Jean Gore Killings; and for other purposes.

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HR 1091. By Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Taylor of the 92nd, Alexander of the 66th, Miller of the 62nd, Bruce of the 61st and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cameron Jackson; and for other purposes.
HR 1092. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Bruce of the 61st and Holly of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Morehouse College and recognizing February 14, 2024, as Morehouse Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1093. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Bruce of the 61st and Holly of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the students of Morehouse College; and for other purposes.
HR 1094. By Representative Mathis of the 149th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Community Supervision Officer Christopher Burke, the Department of Community Supervision 2023 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1095. By Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Crawford of the 84th, Bruce of the 61st, Holly of the 116th and Bell of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Edwin Moses; and for other purposes.
HR 1096. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Hitchens of the 161st, New of the 64th, Gaines of the 120th and Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1097. By Representative Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alex Benson and his company, Born To Compete; and for other purposes.

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HR 1098. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cedartown High School Game Day Cheerleaders for winning the GHSA 3A-4A Division State Game Day Cheerleaders 2023 Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1099. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Silcox of the 53rd, Reeves of the 99th, Hilton of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2024, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1100. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Crawford of the 84th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Oliver L. Dean II, Region VI 2024 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1101. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Reeves of the 99th, Vance of the 133rd, Washburn of the 144th and Dickey of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Mercer University School of Law upon its 150th anniversary and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Mercer Law Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1102. By Representatives Cheokas of the 151st and Stinson of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Americus-Sumter County; and for other purposes.
HR 1103. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2024, as the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1104. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Crawford of the 84th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Toliver Hudson, Toney Elementary School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1105. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cobb County Sheriff's Office; and for other purposes.
HR 1106. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Persinger of the 119th and Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Barrow County's 2024 STAR Students and STAR Teachers; and for other purposes.
HR 1107. By Representatives Stoner of the 40th, Cooper of the 45th, Mathis of the 149th, Glaize of the 67th, Au of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia residents who have type 1 diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate and recognizing March 14, 2024, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1108. By Representatives Mathiak of the 74th, Greene of the 154th, Hutchinson of the 106th and Burchett of the 176th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2024, as Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Twentieth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Cooper

Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan E Hatchett Hawkins

Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak

Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman

Sainz Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D E Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Washburn Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Carson of the 46th, Collins of the 71st, Dempsey of the 13th, Holly of the 116th, Jones of the 47th, Mainor of the 56th, Sharper of the 177th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Williams of the 37th, and Willis of the 55th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Jared Sawyer, Jr., Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

On not dispensing with the reading of the Journal, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander N Anderson
Anulewicz Y Au N Ballard
Ballinger Y Barnes N Barrett N Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly N Blackmon N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell, J Y Campbell, L N Cannon, C Y Cannon, P N Carpenter
Carson Y Carter N Chastain N Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, J N Collins

Cooper N Corbett N Cox Y Crawford N Crowe Y Cummings
Daniel Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey
Dickey Y Douglas
Draper Y Drenner N Dubnik N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S
Fleming, T N Franklin Y Frazier
Frye Gaines N Gambill N Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan E Hatchett N Hawkins

Henderson N Hilton N Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holland Holly N Hong N Horner N Houston Y Howard N Huddleston N Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Jones, S N Jones, T N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Knight N LaHood N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lott N Lumsden Y Lupton N Mainor N Marin N Martin N Martinez

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McCollum N McDonald
Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal N Neal N New N Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver
Panitch Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Persinger N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell N Prince N Reese N Reeves N Rhodes N Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman N Sainz N Sampson

Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott N Seabaugh
Sharper N Silcox N Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R N Smith, T.P. N Smith, V N Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner N Tarvin N Taylor, D E Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, M N Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 N Vance N Wade N Washburn N Werkheiser Y Westbrook N Wiedower Y Wilkerson N Williams, A
Williams, M.F. N Williams, N N Williamson Y Willis N Yearta
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On not dispensing with the reading of the Journal, the ayes were 53, nays 96.
The reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1229. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for the sale of property; to provide for penalties; to provide for an independent school system; to provide for public utilities; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for fire and police departments and chiefs thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for prior ordinances and pending matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1230. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Edison, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3751), so as to authorize the municipal court to collect a technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1231. By Representative Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship and award amount, to allow academically successful students who are concurrently seeking a baccalaureate degree and a first professional degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to allow academically successful students who commence a graduate program at an eligible postsecondary institution within 18 months of earning a baccalaureate degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1232. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, McCollum of the 30th, Powell of the 33rd, Washburn of the 144th, Tran of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to authorize local governing authorities to allow Sunday sales at wine bars or wine shops; to provide a definition; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1233. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, Vance of the 133rd and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local fire departments generally, so as to expressly authorize the levy and collection of extraterritorial taxes and fees to support local fire departments; to provide that such powers are in addition to and supplemental of any other authorizations currently provided by law; to establish limits on such extraterritorial taxes and fees; to provide for related

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matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1234. By Representative Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations for issuance of temporary operating permits for motor vehicles; to amend Code Section 43-47-8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to license applications for used motor vehicle dealers and used motor vehicle parts dealers, prerequisites, license fees, renewal, training or test, supplemental licenses, bonds, insurance, suspension for conviction or false statement, and meetings, so as to provide for issuance or renewal of a license for certain used motor vehicle dealers; to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to provide for enhanced penalty for an owner of a passive entity that fails to pay alternative ad valorem tax; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1235. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Corbett of the 174th, Smith of the 138th, Burchett of the 176th and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for vehicle registration of special mobile equipment that are self-propelled cranes in order to authorize operation of such upon public highways; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions from certain federal requirements for certain vehicles and equipment; to authorize the issuance of certificates of title for self-propelled cranes; to provide for an annual licensing fee for such equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1236. By Representatives New of the 64th, Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st and Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Douglas County, approved April 1, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3606), as amended,

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particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3847), and an Act approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3863), so as to add a third judge for the State Court of Douglas County; to provide for the appointment of the initial additional judge and the election of successors; to provide for terms of office of said additional judge and successors to such judge; to update certain provisions to account for additional judges; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1237. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Dickey of the 145th, Meeks of the 178th, Campbell of the 171st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-8-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding agricultural commodity commissions, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1238. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Jackson of the 165th, Burnough of the 77th, Cummings of the 39th and Jones of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1239. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 124th, Jasperse of the 11th and Dickey of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; to provide for standards for registration of such vehicles; to provide for issuance of license plates for miniature on-road vehicles; to provide for an annual licensing fee for such vehicles; to provide for issuance of certificates of title by the Department

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of Revenue for such vehicles; to provide for equipment and operating standards for such vehicles; to provide local authorities with the power to prohibit operation of miniature on-road vehicles; to require posting of notice of such prohibition upon highways; to revise and provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1240. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Gunter of the 8th, Leverett of the 123rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Evans of the 57th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the commercial code, so as to update and modernize various statutes in the commercial code relating to commercial transactions in order to maintain uniformity in this state's statutes governing commercial transactions as recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; to establish commercial law for transactions involving digital assets; to provide for a short title; to renumber Article 12 as Article 13; to add a new Article 12 to the commercial code pertaining to controllable electronic records; to add a new Article 12A pertaining to transitional provisions; to make conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1241. By Representatives Stoner of the 40th, Cummings of the 39th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3951), so as to revise the compensation of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1242. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Bell of the 75th, Holly of the 116th, Burnough of the 77th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Clayton County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1243. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Cummings of the 39th, Williams of the 37th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3675), so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1244. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Gunter of the 8th, Powell of the 33rd, Wiedower of the 121st, Hilton of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to provide for the establishment of dispute financing provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for conflicts of interest in certain circumstances; to provide for financier limitations; to provide for certain disclosures with foreign entities; to provide for indemnification by dispute financiers; to provide for penalties; to provide for application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1245. By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Smith of the 18th, Vance of the 133rd, Crowe of the 118th and Neal of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative intent and findings; to provide for the use and limitations of use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies in this state; to provide for procedures for the use of such software; to provide for certain prohibitions; to provide for requests for assistance to other law enforcement agencies; to provide for certain releases and indemnities with regard to such requests for assistance; to provide for certain auditing; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1246. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Cummings of the 39th, Williams of the 37th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4317), so as to change the compensation of judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1247. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Jones of the 47th, Lim of the 98th, Rhodes of the 124th, Hilton of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide for transfer-on-death deeds; to provide for definitions; to provide for execution and recording of such deeds; to provide for a deed form; to provide for revocation or changing of grantee beneficiaries; to provide that such deeds shall not be revoked by wills; to provide for taking of interests free and clear of claims; to provide for lapsing of transfers; to provide for record owners to retain title; to provide for joint ownership; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1248. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1249. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1250. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1251. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Efstration of the 104th, Burchett of the 176th, Gunter of the 8th and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-30, relating to travel expenses of judges of the superior courts, so as to transfer from the state auditor to The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia duties related to review and approval of travel expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1252. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke-free air, so as to prohibit smoking and vaping inside any motor vehicle when a person who is under 18 years of age is present; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1253. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Greene of the 154th, Jackson of the 128th, Corbett of the 174th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regional commissions, so as to revise the composition of the governing council for regional commissions; to provide for the training of members thereof; to provide for terms of office, filling of vacancies, and appointment of successors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1254. By Representatives Draper of the 90th, Hugley of the 141st, Romman of the 97th, Miller of the 62nd, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for a reasonable charge for challenges to applications for voter registration; to provide for a reasonable charge for challenges to lists of electors; to provide for estimation of fees; to provide for recovery of fees; to provide for up-front payment of fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1255. By Representative Jones of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-6-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for preparation and filing of transcript of evidence and proceedings where appellant designates matter to be omitted from record on appeal and extensions of time for completion of transcript, so as to provide for transcript requests; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1256. By Representatives Park of the 107th, Roberts of the 52nd, Holcomb of the 81st, Clark of the 108th and Hugley of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for uniform election equipment in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for voter privacy; to provide for ballot marking devices and standards and procedures for such devices; to provide for testing of voting equipment and software; to provide for audits of election results and procedures therefor; to require the promulgation of certain rules and regulations by the State Election Board; to provide for minimum requirements and form of information on electronic ballot markers; to provide for access to ballot images; to provide for the time for certifying elections; to provide for precertification audits; to provide for entitlement to and methods for recounts; to provide for sanctions for certain election violations; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1257. By Representatives Kendrick of the 95th, Stephens of the 164th, Evans of the 57th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Seed-Capital Fund, so as to revise the businesses in which the state may invest fund moneys; to provide for conforming changes; to repeal Article 2, relating to the Invest Georgia Fund; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HB 1258. By Representative Kendrick of the 95th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 40 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related to real estate brokers and salespersons, so as to require qualifying brokers at property management firms to ensure timely responses to homeowner requests for documents; to provide for authorization; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1259. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Cannon of the 172nd, Daniel of the 117th, Hilton of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and use of trademarks and service marks, so as to provide for streaming services to comply with certain provisions of federal copyright law; to provide for a definition; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Creative Arts & Entertainment.
HB 1260. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Jones of the 47th, Burchett of the 176th, Dickey of the 145th, Smith of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to enact the "Georgia Nicotine Vapor Products Directory Act"; to provide for definitions; to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish and maintain a directory of nicotine vapor products authorized for sale in this state; to prohibit the sale of any nicotine vapor product not listed in the directory; to provide for compliance checks; to provide for civil penalties and enforcement; to provide for rules and regulations; to require the Commissioner to provide an annual report to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1261. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Powell of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th and Prince of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 40 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic and property, respectively, so as to clarify notice requirements and forms of payments for fees relative to towing and storage firms; to provide for a towing and storage firm to send all owners a required notification letter within five days; to provide for forms of payment as cash, credit card, and debit card with no additional charge; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HR 1084. By Representatives Rhodes of the 124th and Corbett of the 174th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Clarence Lee "Mutt" Rhodes, Jr., and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1085. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th and Greene of the 154th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Appling, Barrow, Clarke, Colquitt, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Fulton, Laurens, Newton, Paulding, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Troup, and Walton Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Properties.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 1218 HB 1220 HB 1222 HB 1224 HB 1226 HB 1228 HR 1083

HB 1219 HB 1221 HB 1223 HB 1225 HB 1227 HR 1067

Representative Hawkins of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 546 Do Pass HB 1072 Do Pass SB 348 Do Pass

HB 745 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 76 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman
Representative Petrea of the 166th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations and Aging, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Human Relations and Aging has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1078 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Petrea of the 166th
Chairman
Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1054 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1058 Do Pass HB 1150 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman
Representative Powell of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 473 HB 793 HB 904

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 575 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 843 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 33rd
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 20th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 873 HB 909 HB 1010 HB 1083 HR 804

Courts; juvenile treatment court divisions; create (Substitute) (JuvJ-Gunter-8th) Georgia Bureau of Investigation; restriction and seal of First Offenders Act; provide (Substitute)(JudyNC-Hagan-156th) Public officers and employees; increase number of hours permitted for paid parental leave (PH-Jones-47th) Community Health, Department of; adult residential mental health services licensing; extend grace periods (Substitute)(PH-Williamson-112th) Local government; temporary loans are payable from end of calendar year to 12 months of initial funding date; change date - CA (GAff-Martin-49th)

Structured Rule

HB 1162

Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; revise terms and incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law (W&M-Knight-134th)

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Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Smith of the 138th et al., Cheokas of the 151st, Glaize of the 67th et al., Schofield of the 63rd, LaHood of the 175th et al., Dempsey of the 13th, Mughal of the 105th, Jenkins of the 136th, Kelley of the 16th, and Erwin of the 32nd et al.

Pursuant to HR 913, the House recognized February 13, 2024, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Lim of the 98th, Alexander of the 66th et al., and Thomas of the 21st.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 20th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 991

Hospital Medicaid Financing Program; extend sunset provision (App-Blackmon-146th)

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on HR 1019. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

HR 1019 America's borders; support increased protections (PS&HS-Sainz-180th)

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Structured Rule

HB 814

Income tax credit; certain manufacturing and telecommunications facilities; qualified investment property; revise definition (Substitute) (W&M-Camp-135th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 1019. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Jasperse of the 11th, Ridley of the 22nd, New of the 64th, Horner of the 3rd and others:

A RESOLUTION supporting increased protections for America's borders; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas E Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B E Evans, S

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens N Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran

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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Fleming, T Y Franklin N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

VACANT 125 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 98, nays 71.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:00 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 873. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Smith of the 18th, Burchett of the 176th, Reeves of the 99th, Leverett of the 123rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to create juvenile treatment court divisions; to provide alternative adjudication to the traditional judicial system; to provide definitions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of juvenile treatment court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to create juvenile treatment court divisions; to provide alternative adjudication to the traditional judicial system; to provide definitions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of juvenile treatment court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-1-18, relating to Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia, as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Accountability court' means a superior, state, or juvenile court that has a drug court division, mental health court division, veterans court division, juvenile treatment court

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division, or operating under the influence court division, or a juvenile court that has a family treatment court division. (2) 'Council' means the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Chapter 11, relating to the juvenile code, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-11-71. (a)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'risk and needs assessment' means an actuarial tool approved by the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia and validated on a target population that is scientifically proven to determine an individual's risk to recidivate and to identify criminogenic risk factors that, when properly addressed, can reduce such individual's likelihood of committing future delinquent or criminal behavior. (2) As used in this subsection, the term 'child' has the same meaning as defined in Code Section 15-11-2. (3) Any juvenile court may establish a juvenile treatment court division to provide an alternative to the traditional judicial system for the disposition of juvenile delinquency and child in need of services cases, provided that nothing in this Code section shall extend a court's ability to incarcerate a child. The goal of a juvenile treatment court division is to reduce the likelihood of family disruption or removal to an alternative placement, reduce the use of detention and commitments to the state, reduce recidivism, and increase likelihood of successful rehabilitation through early, continuous, and intense judicially supervised treatment by: (A) Reducing alcohol or drug abuse and addiction in the child; (B) Treating the mental and behavioral health and related needs of the child; (C) Increasing the educational, personal, familial, and societal accountability of the child; (D) Preventing and reducing gang involvement and affiliation; and (E) Promoting effective intervention and use of resources among child welfare personnel, law enforcement agencies, treatment providers, community agencies, the department of juvenile justice, independent probation officers, and the courts. (4) In any delinquency or child in need of services proceeding, when the child meets the eligibility criteria for the juvenile treatment court division and consents to the participation, such case may be assigned to the juvenile treatment court: (A) Prior to the entry of adjudication if the prosecuting attorney or other petitioner consents; (B) As part of a disposition in a case; or (C) Upon modification or revocation of probation or a new petition for a violation of probation. (5) Each juvenile treatment court division shall establish a planning group to develop a work plan. The planning group shall include the judges, prosecuting attorneys, sheriffs or their designees, public defenders, community supervision officers, and

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probation officers and may include other individuals and agencies that the court finds have expertise in services available to children. The work plan shall address the operations, coordination, resource management, information management, and evaluation needs of the juvenile treatment court division. The work plan shall include juvenile treatment court division policies and practices related to the implementation of the standards and practices developed pursuant to this paragraph. The work plan shall ensure a risk and needs assessment is used to identify the likelihood of recidivating and identify the needs that, when met, reduce recidivism. The work plan shall include eligibility criteria for the juvenile treatment court division. The juvenile treatment court division shall combine judicial supervision, treatment of juvenile treatment court division participants, drug testing, and mental health treatment.
(6)(A) The Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia shall establish standards and practices for juvenile treatment court divisions, taking into consideration guidelines and principles based on current research and findings that are published by experts on the health needs and treatment options for children. Standards and practices shall include, but shall not be limited to, the use of a risk and needs assessment to identify the likelihood of recidivating and identify the needs that, when met, reduce recidivism. The Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia shall update its standards and practices to incorporate research, findings, and developments in the juvenile treatment court field. The Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia may further adopt standards and practices for separate tracks of juvenile treatment courts such as, but not limited to, a juvenile drug court track or a juvenile mental health court track. Each juvenile treatment court division shall adopt policies and practices that are consistent with the standards and practices published by the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia. (B) The Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia shall provide technical assistance to the juvenile treatment court division to assist them with the implementation of policies and practices, including, but not limited to, guidance on the implementation of risk and needs assessments in the juvenile treatment court division. (C) The Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia shall create and manage a certification and peer review process to ensure juvenile treatment court divisions are adhering to the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia's standards and practices and shall create a waiver process for juvenile treatment court divisions to seek an exception to the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia's standards and practices. In order to receive state appropriated funds, any juvenile treatment court division established on and after July 1, 2026, shall be certified pursuant to this subparagraph or, for good cause shown to the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia, shall receive a waiver from the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia. (D) On and after July 1, 2026, the award of any state funds for a juvenile treatment court division shall be conditioned upon a juvenile treatment court division attaining certification or a waiver by the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia.

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On or before December 1, 2026, the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia shall publish an annual report listing certified juvenile treatment court divisions. (E) The Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia shall develop and manage an electronic information system for performance measurement and accept submission of performance data in a consistent format from all juvenile treatment court divisions. The Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia shall identify elements necessary for performance measurement, including, but not limited to, recidivism of participants in juvenile treatment court division, drug testing results, number of moderate-risk and high-risk participants in a juvenile treatment court division, participant educational improvement, the number of participants who successfully complete the program, and the number of participants who did not complete the program. (F) On or before July 1, 2026, and every three years thereafter, the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia shall conduct a performance peer review of the juvenile treatment court divisions for the purpose of improving juvenile treatment court division policies and practices and the certification and recertification process. (7) The court instituting the juvenile treatment court division may request any of the following individuals to serve in the juvenile treatment court division: (A) One or more prosecuting attorneys designated by the prosecuting attorney for the jurisdiction; and (B) One or more defense attorneys designated by the public defender, comparable agency, or other means. (8) The clerk of the juvenile court that is instituting the juvenile treatment court division or such clerk's designee shall serve as the clerk of the juvenile treatment court division. (9) The court instituting the juvenile treatment court division may request other employees of the court, including, but not limited to, community supervision officers, probation officers, Department of Juvenile Justice probation officers, other employees of the court, and other interested agencies to perform duties for the juvenile treatment court division. Such individuals shall perform duties as directed by the judges of the juvenile treatment court division. (10) The court instituting the juvenile treatment court division may enter into agreements with other courts and agencies for the assignment of personnel and probation supervision from other courts and agencies to the juvenile treatment court division. (11) Expenses for salaries, equipment, services, and supplies incurred in implementing this Code section may be paid from state funds, funds of the county or political subdivision implementing such juvenile treatment court division, federal grant funds, and funds from private donations. (b) Each juvenile treatment court division shall establish written criteria which define the successful completion of the juvenile treatment court division program and which may provide for dismissal of charges upon successful completion. Programs may be pre-

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adjudication or post-adjudication. Any admission or plea of nolo contendere entered pursuant to this Code section shall not be withdrawn without the consent of the court. (c) Any statement made by a juvenile treatment court division participant as part of participation in such court division, or any report made by the staff of such court division or program connected to such court division, regarding a participant's substance usage shall not be admissible as evidence against the participant in any legal proceeding or prosecution; provided, however, that, if the participant violates the conditions of his or her participation in the program or is terminated from the juvenile treatment court division, the reasons for the violation or termination may be considered in sanctioning, sentencing, or otherwise disposing of the participant's case. Any attorney representing such child shall have full access to records of such child's participation. Such child shall receive credit for participation in such program against any future disposition in the same matter. (d) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the juvenile treatment court division shall be provided, upon request, with access to all records relevant to the treatment of the juvenile treatment court division participant from any state or local government agency. All records and proceedings of the juvenile treatment court, including, but not limited to, the contents of any case management system, shall be treated as confidential, shall not be disclosed to any person outside of the juvenile treatment court division, and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records, or subject to subpoena, discovery, or introduction into evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding. Such records and the contents thereof shall be maintained by the juvenile treatment court division in a confidential file not available to the public. (e) Any fees received by a juvenile treatment court division from a juvenile treatment court division participant as payment for treatment and services shall not be considered as court costs or a fine. (f) The court may have the authority to accept grants, donations, and other proceeds from outside sources for the purpose of supporting the juvenile treatment court division. Any such grants, donations, or proceeds shall be retained by the juvenile treatment court division for expenses."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson
Anulewicz Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Reese
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 152, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 909. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Smith of the 18th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Leverett of the 123rd, Camp of the 135th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of First Offender Act sentences until such status is revoked; to amend Code Section 42-8-62.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limiting public access to First Offender Act status, petitioning, and sealing record, so as to provide for the restriction

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and seal of first offender sentences at the time of sentencing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of First Offender Act sentences until such status is revoked; to amend Code Section 42-8-62.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limiting public access to First Offender Act status, petitioning, and sealing record, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of first offender sentences at the time of sentencing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(B) of Code Section 35-3-34, relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, as follows:
"(B)(i) The center shall not provide records of arrests, charges, or sentences when an individual has been sentenced pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 and has been exonerated and discharged without court adjudication of guilt as a matter of law or pursuant to a court order or Code Section 15-1-20, including records relating to such defendant's bench warrants, failure to appear, and probation for such offense, except as specifically authorized by Code Section 42-8-63.1. The center shall not provide records of arrests, charges, or sentences when an individual has been sentenced as provided in Code Section 15-1-20, including records relating to such defendant's bench warrants, failure to appear, and probation for such offense, except as specifically authorized by Code Section 42-8-63.1. (ii) During the period of time after a defendant, who has been sentenced pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 but has not been exonerated and discharged without court adjudication of guilt as a matter of law or pursuant to a court order, has completed active probation supervision through the remainder of such sentence, the center shall not provide records of arrests, charges, or sentences except as specifically authorized by Code Section 42-8-63.1. (iii) The center may provide records of arrests, charges, or sentences when an individual has been sentenced pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 but has

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not been exonerated and discharged without court adjudication of guilt as a matter of law or pursuant to a court order, as specifically authorized by Code Section 428-63.1, while a defendant is under active probation supervision for such offense, or as provided in a court order only for the following purposes:
(I) As specifically authorized by Code Section 42-8-63.1; (II) To criminal justice agencies for purposes of employment in accordance with procedures established by the center; (III) Pursuant to any disclosure or consideration of criminal history record information required by federal or state law; or (IV) For the purpose of any determination regarding the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of a license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129;"
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(B) of Code Section 35-335, relating to disclosure and dissemination of records to public agencies and political subdivisions and responsibility and liability of issuing center, as follows:
"(B)(i) The center shall not provide records of arrests, charges, or sentences when an individual has been sentenced pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 and has been exonerated and discharged without court adjudication of guilt as a matter of law or pursuant to a court order, including records relating to such defendant's bench warrants, failure to appear, and probation for such offense, except as specifically authorized by Code Section 42-8-63.1. The center shall not provide records of arrests, charges, or sentences when an individual has been sentenced as provided in Code Section 15-1-20, including records relating to such defendant's bench warrants, failure to appear, and probation for such offense, except as specifically authorized by Code Section 42-8-63.1. (ii) During the period of time after a defendant, who has been sentenced pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 but has not been exonerated and discharged without court adjudication of guilt as a matter of law or pursuant to a court order, has completed active probation supervision through the remainder of such sentence, the center shall not provide records of arrests, charges, or sentences except as specifically authorized by Code Section 42-8-63.1. (iii) The center may provide records of arrests, charges, or sentences when an individual has been sentenced pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 but has not been exonerated and discharged without court adjudication of guilt as a matter of law or pursuant to a court order, as specifically authorized by Code Section 428-63.1, while a defendant is under active probation supervision for such offense, or as provided in a court order only for the following purposes:
(I) As specifically authorized by Code Section 42-8-63.1; (II) To criminal justice agencies for purposes of employment in accordance with procedures established by the center; (III) Pursuant to any disclosure or consideration of criminal history record information required by federal or state law; or

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(IV) For the purpose of any determination regarding the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of a license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129;"
SECTION 3. Code Section 42-8-62.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limiting public access to first offender status, petitioning, and sealing record, is amended as follows:
"42-8-62.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Criminal history record information' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-30. (2) 'Prosecuting attorney' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 353-37. (3) 'Restrict,' 'restricted,' or 'restriction' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-37. (b)(1) At the time of sentencing, or during the term of a sentence that was imposed before July 1, 2016, the defendant may seek to the court shall limit public access to his or her first offender sentencing information, and the court may, in its discretion, order any of by ordering the following:
(A) Restrict dissemination of the defendant's first offender records, except as provided in Code Section 42-8-63.1; (B) The criminal file, docket books, criminal minutes, final record, all other records of the court, and the defendant's criminal history record information in the custody of the clerk of court, including within any index, be sealed and unavailable to the public; and (C) Law enforcement agencies, jails, or detention centers to restrict the defendant's criminal history record information of arrest, including any fingerprints or photographs taken in conjunction with such arrest. (2) When considering the defendant's request under this subsection, the court shall weigh the public's interest in the defendant's criminal history record information being publicly available and the harm to the defendant's privacy and issue written findings of fact thereupon. (3) The court shall specify the date that such prohibited dissemination, sealing, and restrictions will take effect. If a court of competent jurisdiction revokes the First Offender Act sentence and adjudicates the defendant guilty of the underlying First Offender Act offense while such defendant is serving a first offender sentence, sealing of such court records shall be removed, and such records may be disseminated by the court, law enforcement agencies, jails, and detention centers. (c) An individual who has been exonerated of guilt and discharged, or who was sentenced and has not had their sentence revoked and adjudicated guilty, pursuant to this article, including those individuals exonerated of guilt and discharged prior to July 1, 2016 2024, may petition the court that granted such discharge for an order to seal and make unavailable to the public the criminal file, docket books, criminal minutes, final record, all other records of the court, and the defendant's criminal history record information in

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the custody of the clerk of court, including within any index. Notice of such petition shall be sent to the clerk of court and the prosecuting attorney. A notice sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery shall be sufficient notice. (d) Within 90 days of the filing of a petition pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section, the court shall order the criminal file, docket books, criminal minutes, final record, all other records of the court, and the defendant's criminal history record information in the custody of the clerk of court, including within any index, to be sealed and made unavailable to the public if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that:
(1) An exoneration of guilt and discharge has been granted pursuant to this article; and (2) The harm otherwise resulting to the privacy of the individual outweighs the public interest in the criminal history record information being publicly available. (e) Within 60 days of the filing of the court's order under subsection (b) or (d) of this Code section, the clerk of court shall cause every document in connection with such individual's case, physical or electronic, in its custody, possession, or control to be sealed. (f) When a court orders sealing of court records under subsection (b) or (d) of this Code section, the court may shall also order that records maintained by law enforcement agencies, jails, and detention centers be restricted and unavailable to the public. Such entities shall comply with such restriction within 30 days of receiving a copy of such order. (g)(1) Information sealed or restricted pursuant to this Code section shall always be available for inspection, copying, and use:
(A) As provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 42-8-65; (B) By the Judicial Qualifications Commission; (C) By a prosecuting attorney or public defender who submits a sworn affidavit to the clerk of court that attests that such information is relevant to a criminal proceeding; (D) Pursuant to a court order; and (E) By an individual who is the subject of sealed court files or restricted criminal history record information upon court order; and (F) By the Department of Community Supervision. (2) The confidentiality of such information shall be maintained insofar as practical."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson
Anulewicz Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight
LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Reese
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Stephens of the 164th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

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HB 1041 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Stephens of the 164th
Chairman
Representative Rhodes of the 124th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish and Parks, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game, Fish and Parks has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 927 Do Pass HB 1173 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rhodes of the 124th
Chairman
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1037. By Representatives Daniel of the 117th, Hatchett of the 155th, Mainor of the 56th, Vance of the 133rd, New of the 64th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to create the Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health; to provide for its composition, membership, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for a definition; to provide for funding; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
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Infant Health; to provide for its composition, membership, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for a definition; to provide for funding; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, is amended in Article 1, relating to general provisions, by revising Code Section 31-2A-12, which is reserved, as follows:
"31-2A-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'perinatal care' means maternal and infant health improvement services and ancillary services that are appropriate for women and infants during the perinatal period, which begins before conception and ends on the infant's first birthday. (b) There is created the Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health to be assigned to the Department of Public Health for administrative purposes only as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3. The commission shall consist of 14 members, who shall be appointed as follows:
(1) Six members shall be appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall include among his or her appointees an obstetrician, either a pediatrician or neonatologist, a nurse midwife, either a family practice or general practice physician, and a representative of a perinatal facility; (2) Three members shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and (3) Three members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The commissioner or his or her designee and the chief executive officer of the Georgia Research Alliance or his or her designee shall serve as members of the commission. The Governor shall appoint one member to serve as the chairperson of the commission. (c) Members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be allowed actual and necessary expenses in the performance of their duties. Any legislative members of the council shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8. Citizen members shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses as provided in Code Section 45-7-21. (d) The commission shall meet at least four times per year at the call of the chairperson or upon the request of at least seven of its members. (e) The commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) To solicit the views of perinatal facilities, healthcare providers, and related professional associations on the state of perinatal care in Georgia and give due consideration to the current recommendations of medical and scientific organizations in the field of perinatal care; (2) To make policy recommendations regarding programs of perinatal care with local communities, their physicians and perinatal facilities, and the general public;

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(3) To establish indices to measure the quality and determine the effectiveness of perinatal care in Georgia; (4) To make available to the public the records of all meetings of the commission and all business transacted by the commission; (5) To employ such staff and to enter into such contracts as may be necessary to fulfill its duties and responsibilities under this chapter subject to funding by the General Assembly; (6) To consult with and advise the department on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation, and outcomes evaluation of perinatal care initiatives in this state; and (7) To make state-wide policy recommendations based on its findings. (f) The commission may request additional funding from any additional source including, but not limited to, federal and private grants. (g) No later than June 30, 2026, the commission shall submit a detailed written report on its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly. (h) This Code section shall stand automatically repealed on July 1, 2026. Reserved."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong E Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Franklin Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Persinger Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1083. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th and Jones of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adult residential mental health services licensing, so as to extend grace periods applicable to the Department of Community Health, including creation and promulgation of rules and regulations and the issuance of a one-time provisional license; to extend the grace period for adult residential mental health programs to obtain licensure and the time during which they may continue to operate before being deemed an "unlicensed adult residential mental health program"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adult residential mental health services licensing, so as to extend grace periods applicable to the Department of Community Health, including creation and promulgation of rules and regulations and the issuance of a one-time provisional license; to extend the grace period for adult residential mental health programs to obtain licensure and the time

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during which they may continue to operate before being deemed an "unlicensed adult residential mental health program"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adult residential mental health services licensing, is amended in Code Section 37-3-205, relating to regulatory and licensing authority, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The department is authorized and directed to create and promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this article no later than July 1, 2023 January 1, 2025."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 37-3-206, relating to licensing requirement and funding contingency, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) On and after January 1, 2024 July 1, 2025, no governing body shall operate an adult residential mental health program without having a valid license or provisional license issued pursuant to this article; provided, however, that hospitals licensed in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title 31 are exempt from this article unless the hospital is operating an adult residential mental health program that is separate and distinct from the licensed hospital."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 37-3-208.1, relating to one-time provisional license, as follows:
"37-3-208.1. Between July 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023 June 30, 2025, the department shall be authorized to grant a one-time provisional license for an adult residential mental health program to an existing licensed personal care home that substantially complies with the requirements of this article for a period not to extend beyond December 31, 2023 June 30, 2025."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 37-3-215, relating to unlicensed residential mental health program and penalty, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) On and after January 1, 2024 July 1, 2025, a facility shall be deemed to be an 'unlicensed adult residential mental health program' if it is unlicensed and not exempt from licensure under this article and:
(1) The facility is providing services and is operating as an adult residential mental health program; (2) The facility is held out as or represented as providing services and operating as an adult residential mental health program; or

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(3) The facility represents itself as a licensed adult residential mental health program."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton
Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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Rep. Mainor votes yes for HB 1083.

Mesha Mainor Representative, District 56

HR 804. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 47th and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the date by which temporary loans for counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions of this state are payable in full from the end of the calendar year to within 12 months of the initial funding date of the loans; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye

Y Schofield Y Scoggins
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney
Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

HB 1162. By Representatives Knight of the 134th, Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Carson of the 46th and Martin of the 49th:

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 revise the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings Y Daniel

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L

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Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Bill of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 925. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Burchett of the 176th, Hilton of the 48th, Daniel of the 117th, Horner of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to emergency management, so as to prohibit any governmental entity from discriminating against and closing a place of worship during an emergency; to provide for civil relief and damages; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas E Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin N Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston
Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore N Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver Y Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 112, nays 50.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Good Evening,
This is Representative Karlton L. Howard from House District 129. Today while in session I was distracted and failed to cast my vote on HB 925. Please record me as a yes vote on HB 925. Please make that adjustment or let me know how I can correct it.
Respectfully, /s/ Karlton L. Howard
HB 814. By Representatives Camp of the 135th and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to revise the definition of the term "qualified investment property" with respect to income tax credits for certain manufacturing and telecommunications facilities; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the computation of taxable net income, so as to exclude certain grants for broadband investments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the computation of taxable net income, is amended by adding a new paragraph in subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(11.3) Any grant or subgrant received pursuant to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program established pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 1702, or the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, for the purpose of making investments in broadband infrastructure;"
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.

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SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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HB 991. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Hatchett of the 155th, Beverly of the 143rd, Parrish of the 158th, Newton of the 127th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6C of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Hospital Medicaid Financing Program, so as to extend the sunset provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore
Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman
Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Scoggins
Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 1010. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Dempsey of the 13th, Silcox of the 53rd, Ballard of the 147th, Daniel of the 117th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personnel administration relative to public officers and employees, so as to increase the number of hours permitted for paid parental leave; to specify that individuals employed full time by local education agencies are eligible employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Hugley of the 141st moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Education and recommitted to the Committee on Higher Education:
HB 148. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Carter of the 93rd, Howard of the 129th, Wilkerson of the 38th and Smith of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for educational programs, so as to establish a program to support recruitment of teachers by providing grant funds to be paid by public schools to student teachers who successfully complete their student teaching requirements; to provide for maximum payments; to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations to implement the program; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Ballinger of the 23rd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Insurance and recommitted to the Committee on Health:
HB 924. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Hatchett of the 155th, Knight of the 134th, Cooper of the 45th and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit insurers from discriminating against certain healthcare facilities and providers

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in connection with the procurement, delivery, and administration of provider administered drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for violation; to provide for construction; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Romman of the 97th, Williams of the 168th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Holly of the 116th et al., Douglas of the 78th, Townsend of the 179th, and Beverly of the 143rd.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1119. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henry C. Baker, Sr., and Ethel Virginia Almeda Ogden Baker; and for other purposes.
HR 1120. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Efstration of the 104th, Taylor of the 173rd, Jones of the 47th, Burchett of the 176th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 15, 2024, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1121. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Frazier of the 126th and Erwin of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 20, 2024, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1122. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Hitchens of the 161st, Seabaugh of the 34th, Prince of the 132nd, Leverett of the 123rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 8, 2024, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1123. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Cooper of the 45th, Hilton of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; and for other purposes.
HR 1124. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Jenkins of the 136th, Bonner of the 73rd, Glaize of the 67th and Thomas of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Gerald Kemp; and for other purposes.
HR 1125. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Tran of the 80th, Mughal of the 105th and Lim of the 98th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia and recognizing March 5, 2024, as Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1126. By Representatives Stinson of the 150th, Reese of the 140th, Holly of the 116th, Paris of the 142nd and Cheokas of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 120th anniversary of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Butler Lodge #226; and for other purposes.
HR 1127. By Representatives Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th, Olaleye of the 59th, Crawford of the 84th, Holly of the 116th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Usher Raymond IV; and for other purposes.
HR 1128. By Representatives Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th, Olaleye of the 59th, Crawford of the 84th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant; and for other purposes.
HR 1129. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Jones of the 47th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dubnik of the 29th, Ballard of the 147th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2024, as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1130. By Representatives Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th, Olaleye of the 59th, Crawford of the 84th, Draper of the 90th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Grant Park Conservancy; and for other purposes.
HR 1131. By Representatives Tran of the 80th, Au of the 50th, Lim of the 98th, Mughal of the 105th and Park of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the First Senior Center; and for other purposes.
HR 1132. By Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Stephens of the 164th, Park of the 107th, Westbrook of the 163rd and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madison Jennings; and for other purposes.
The following communication was received:
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:
House District 139 in the Georgia House of Representatives has become vacant due to the passing of Representative Richard Smith.
Therefore, pursuant to Ga. Const. Art. V, II, VIII and Code Section 212-544, a writ of election is hereby issued to the Secretary of State for a special election to be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, to fill the District 139 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.
This 9th day of February 2024.
/s/ Brian P. Kemp Governor
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock, A.M., Thursday, February 15, 2024, and the motion prevailed.

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Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker Pro Tem announced the House adjourned until 11:00 o'clock, A.M., Thursday, February 15, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Twenty-First Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barton Bazemore Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Cooper Corbett

Cox Crawford Crowe E Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett

Hawkins Henderson Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley E Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin

Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts

Romman Sainz Sampson Schofield Scoggins Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Barrett of the 24th, Bell of the 75th, Cannon of the 58th, Carson of the 46th, Collins of the 71st, Evans of the 57th, Hilton of the 48th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Kendrick of the 95th, Kennard of the 101st, Moore of the 91st,

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Pirkle of the 169th, Scott of the 76th, Sharper of the 177th, Washburn of the 144th, and Werkheiser of the 157th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Ricky Powell, First Baptist Church of Blairsville, Blairsville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1262. By Representative Mainor of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a cause of action by aggrieved students against local education agencies for breach of the duty to provide for an adequate public education; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 36, Chapter 21 of Title 50, and Code Section 5-6-34 of the

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O.C.G.A., relating to local government, waiver of sovereign immunity as to actions ex contractu and state tort claims, and judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, respectively, so as to provide for a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for breach of the duty to provide for an adequate public education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1263. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Drenner of the 85th, Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th and Evans of the 89th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to require all state entities to consider and report on environmental justice concerns prior to taking certain state actions; to create the Environmental Justice Commission; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide that governmental agencies shall consider the disproportionate effect of environmental hazards on people of color or people from low-income families in implementing certain environmental policies; to provide that no person in this state shall be excluded from any state funded program or activity because of race, color, or national origin; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1264. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Jones of the 47th, Jones of the 25th, Erwin of the 32nd, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to authorize the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to provide for funding or gifts in kind; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.

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HB 1265. By Representatives Westbrook of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, Willis of the 55th and Carpenter of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax returns and furnishing of information, so as to authorize Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to the Georgia Council for the Arts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1266. By Representatives Washburn of the 144th, Powell of the 33rd, Stephens of the 164th, Crowe of the 118th, Camp of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12, 32, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, highways, bridges, and ferries, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a system whereby certain local governments may seek certifications from the Department of Community Affairs upon the enactment of certain policies that can be used to receive priority in grant and loan applications submitted to state agencies; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1267. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Gunter of the 8th, Blackmon of the 146th, Buckner of the 137th, Stoner of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to repeal Chapter 13A, relating to tax tribunals; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts; to provide for the application of Chapter 11 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Civil Practice Act,' discovery, and attendance of witnesses; to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to declaratory judgments; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equity procedure; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments; to amend Code Section 15-21-209 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state operation assessment against adult entertainment establishments, determination of obligation, use of funds, and administration, Title 48 of the

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O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, and Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to administrative procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1268. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 31st, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Hall County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1269. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Dubnik of the 29th, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Gainesville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1270. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Dubnik of the 29th, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Hall County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an

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amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1271. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Dubnik of the 29th, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Gainesville independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1272. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Parsons of the 44th, Drenner of the 85th and Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to clarify language related to fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1273. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Evans County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1274. By Representatives Huddleston of the 72nd, Frye of the 122nd, Dickey of the 145th, Pirkle of the 169th, Thomas of the 65th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend part 6A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state veterinary education, so as to provide for limits on the student loan forgiveness program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1275. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Smith of the 18th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Powell of the 33rd, Lott of the 131st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to repeal provisions relating to the prefiling of proposed bills and resolutions; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 1276. By Representatives Cox of the 28th, Rhodes of the 124th, Kelley of the 16th, Cannon of the 172nd, Scoggins of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 39 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education and minors, respectively, so as to provide for high school student athletes and prospective student athletes to receive name, image, or likeness compensation; to provide for applicability; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1277. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 73rd, Barrett of the 24th, Crowe of the 118th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 6, Chapter 80 of Title 36, Article 2A of Chapter 3 of Title 38, and Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to aviation; provisions applicable to counties,

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municipalities, corporations, and other governmental entities; general authority, duties, and procedure for state purchasing; and the Board of Homeland Security, respectively, so as to provide for the development of a list of approved unmanned aircraft systems by the Board of Homeland Security; to exempt records relating to the development of an approved unmanned aircraft system list from the Open Records Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1278. By Representative Moore of the 91st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate collard greens as the official state greens, with "potlikka" as the official state dipping sauce of the official state bread; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HR 1109. By Representative Pirkle of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Neal "Waldo" McIntyre, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1110. By Representative Pirkle of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of First Lieutenant Clyde Vernon Moore and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1111. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Clark of the 108th, Mughal of the 105th, Park of the 107th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Percy Scott, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 1112. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Clark of the 108th, Mughal of the 105th, Park of the 107th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Stephen Day and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1113. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st and Greene of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Appling, Barrow, Clarke, Colquitt, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Fulton, Laurens, Newton, Paulding, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Troup, and Walton Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HR 1114. By Representative Mainor of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that sales tax for educational purposes may be used and expended for the benefit of public charter schools located within local school systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 1115. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Crowe of the 118th and Leverett of the 123rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that qualified low-income building projects may be classified as a separate class of property for ad valorem property tax purposes, and different rates, methods, and assessment dates may be provided for such building projects; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HR 1116. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th and Greene of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Houston County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Walker County; and authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in White County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HR 1117. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Hong of the 103rd, McCollum of the 30th, Efstration of the 104th and Mughal of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Logan James Wade and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1118. By Representatives Cox of the 28th, Jasperse of the 11th, McDonald of the 26th, Jones of the 25th, Barrett of the 24th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Kristi Jayne, Karolyn "Karri" Marie, and Tabbatha Rene' Lawhorne and dedicating an intersection in their memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1133. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments Act of 2023 or the "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" (H.R. 5074); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

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HB 1229 HB 1231 HB 1233 HB 1235 HB 1237 HB 1239 HB 1241 HB 1243 HB 1245 HB 1247 HB 1249 HB 1251 HB 1253 HB 1255 HB 1257 HB 1259 HB 1261 HR 1085

HB 1230 HB 1232 HB 1234 HB 1236 HB 1238 HB 1240 HB 1242 HB 1244 HB 1246 HB 1248 HB 1250 HB 1252 HB 1254 HB 1256 HB 1258 HB 1260 HR 1084

Representative Dickey of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 149 Do Pass HB 1093 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 145th
Chairman

Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

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HB 1124 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 994 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1114 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1189 SB 339 SB 388 SB 434

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 1217 Do Pass SB 382 Do Pass SB 397 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 628 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 896 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1203 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman

Representative Collins of the 71st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1117 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1188 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 71st
Chairman

Representative Carson of the 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 472 HB 643 HB 825

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 21st Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HR 449

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day; fourth Wednesday in February; designate (PH-Cooper-45th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 53 HB 282 HB 409 HB 424

State Board of Registration for Foresters; independent state agency; provisions (Substitute)(NR&E-Corbett-174th) Quality Basic Education Act; minimum course study in career readiness education for students in grades six through twelve; provide (Substitute)(I&L-Mainor-56th) Local government; authorize local authorities to dispose of real property in the same manner as county governing authorities (Substitute) (GAff-Daniel-117th) Courts; office of sheriff; revise qualification requirements (Substitute)(PS&HS-Vance-133rd)

Structured Rule

HB 912

Motor vehicles; define multipurpose off-highway vehicle; subclassify for ad valorem tax purposes (W&M-Anderson-10th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1189. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Cannon of the 172nd and LaHood of the 175th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Barwick, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3699), so as to authorize the municipal court to collect a technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1217. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th and Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to restrict and limit the powers of Clayton County to deny county services to a resident of such county on the basis of any private debts owed by the resident to another private party; to recite constitutional authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 339. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Crisp County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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SB 382. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Gilmer County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 388. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain

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residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Section 1A as follows:
"SECTION 1A. (a)(1) Each resident of the Cherokee County School District who has been granted a homestead exemption for property located within the district for at least five years and who is a senior citizen or who is disabled is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full value of that homestead. (2) Each resident of the Cherokee County School District who in 2025 qualifies for and is granted the homestead exemption authorized by this section as it existed in 2024 and who is a senior citizen or who is disabled is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full value of that homestead."

SECTION 2. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

SECTION 3. The election superintendent of Cherokee County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Cherokee County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election no later than concurrent with the general primary in 2024, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Cherokee County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Act be approved which provides that each resident of the Cherokee County School District who has been granted a homestead exemption for property located within the Cherokee County School District for at least five years or who in 2025 qualifies for and is granted the homestead exemption provided for by existing law and who is at least 62 years of age or over or who is disabled is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full value of that homestead?"

All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 2025. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not

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conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective, and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of July immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Cherokee County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. The provisions of this section shall be mandatory upon the election superintendent and are not intended as directory. If the election superintendent fails or refuses to comply with this section, any elector of the Cherokee County School District may apply for a writ of mandamus to compel the election superintendent to perform his or her duties under this section. If the court finds that the election superintendent has not complied with this section, the court shall fashion appropriate relief requiring the election superintendent to call and conduct such election on the date required by this section or on the next date authorized for special elections provided for in Code Section 21-2-540 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 4. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
SB 397. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 434. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Glascock County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for a supervisor of elections; to provide for vacancies; to provide for certification; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to

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authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to allow for joint primaries; to provide for meetings; to authorize expenditure of public funds; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal
New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 166, nays 0.
The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.
Representative Camp of the 135th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 63. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Taylor of the 173rd, Lumsden of the 12th, Newton of the 127th, Tarvin of the 2nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-30-13.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing claims experience to policyholders, so as to require insurers providing policies for groups of 20 or more to timely furnish claims experience at the request of a group policyholder; to allow such insurers that use other methods to apply to the Commissioner for approval of the use of an alternative form of claims experience reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 334. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dixon of the 45th, Still of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-3-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum requirements, equipment and clothing, and insurance relative to local fire departments generally, so as to revise qualifications for insurance coverage for firefighters diagnosed with cancer; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 340. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearm safes and firearm safety devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 389. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hodges of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, privileges, and prohibitions, so as to provide for the adjutant general to be the official sponsor of the state sponsored life insurance program for the Georgia National Guard; to provide a definition; to provide for duties for the adjutant general regarding the program; to provide for the National Guard Association of Georgia to select the insurer for the program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 412. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Summers of the 13th, Harbison of the 15th and Rhett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to administrative and civil sanctions against charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents for certain violations; to provide for suspension and revocation of registrations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 424. By Senators Robertson of the 29th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia to be known as the West Georgia Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Carroll County and Heard County; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, so as to revise the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the West Georgia Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 426. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Setzler of the 37th, Burns of the 23rd, Walker III of the 20th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise requirements for joining of a motor carrier and motor carrier's insurer to a cause of action; to provide for subrogation for unpaid final judgments relative to causes of action involving motor carriers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 439. By Senators Esteves of the 6th, Orrock of the 36th, Halpern of the 39th, Parent of the 42nd, McLaurin of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $100,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 453. By Senators Payne of the 54th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to transfer probation and intake services of the Juvenile Court of Gordon County to the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice pursuant to Code Section 15-11-69 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 956. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the designation of the chief judge of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms of office; to provide for filling vacancies in such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1012. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the compensation of the Wilcox County Board of Education; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1013. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Parsons of the 44th, Carson of the 46th and Byrd of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes for the full value of the homestead after a two-year phase-in period for certain residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3793), so as to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1016. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Thomas of the 65th, Glaize of the 67th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of South Fulton Public Facilities Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of this Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1042. By Representatives Kendrick of the 95th, McClain of the 109th, Martinez of the 111th, Efstration of the 104th, Clark of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4297) and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5149), so as to modify how the clerk of court is appointed; to revise provisions relating to the bonding and insuring of said clerk; to change the compensation of the judge pro hac vice; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1071. By Representative Cheokas of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Terrell County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Terrell County on and after January 1, 2025; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1074. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Barrett of the 24th, Cox of the 28th, McDonald of the 26th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4038), so as to revise provisions exempting certain employees of the sheriff from the civil service system and from any rights, protections, privileges, or right of appeal under the civil service system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 334. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dixon of the 45th, Still of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-3-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum requirements, equipment and clothing, and insurance relative to local fire departments generally, so as to revise qualifications for insurance coverage for firefighters diagnosed with cancer; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 340. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearm safes and firearm safety devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 389. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hodges of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, privileges, and prohibitions, so as to provide for the adjutant general to be the official sponsor of the state sponsored life insurance program for the Georgia National Guard; to provide a definition; to provide for duties for the adjutant general regarding the program; to provide for the National Guard Association of Georgia to select the insurer for the program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 412. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Summers of the 13th, Harbison of the 15th and Rhett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to administrative and civil sanctions against charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents for certain violations; to provide for suspension and revocation of registrations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 424. By Senators Robertson of the 29th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia to be known as the West Georgia Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Carroll County and Heard County; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, so as to revise the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the West Georgia Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 426. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Setzler of the 37th, Burns of the 23rd, Walker III of the 20th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise requirements for joining of a motor carrier and motor carrier's insurer to a cause of action; to provide for subrogation for unpaid final judgments relative to causes of action involving motor carriers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 439. By Senators Esteves of the 6th, Orrock of the 36th, Halpern of the 39th, Parent of the 42nd, McLaurin of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $100,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 453. By Senators Payne of the 54th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to transfer probation and intake services of the Juvenile Court of Gordon County to the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice pursuant to Code Section 15-11-69 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

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Representatives Au of the 50th et al., Greene of the 154th et al., Frazier of the 126th et al., Gaines of the 120th, Chastain of the 7th, Smith of the 18th, Vance of the 133rd, Okoye of the 102nd et al., Silcox of the 53rd, Bennett of the 94th, Mathis of the 149th, Jackson of the 68th et al., Smith of the 70th, Ballinger of the 23rd, and Townsend of the 179th.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
HB 585. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Cox of the 28th, Barrett of the 24th, Jasperse of the 11th and Clark of the 100th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to provide for development impact fees for education; to provide for definitions; to provide for the manner of calculation, imposition, and collection of such fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Motor Vehicles:
HB 907. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Smith of the 18th, Mathis of the 149th, Jasperse of the 11th, Collins of the 71st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of way for operators of motor vehicles, so as to revise responsibilities of motor vehicle operators when encountering a funeral procession on a two-lane highway; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks:
HB 927. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Efstration of the 104th, Anderson of the 10th, Cannon of the 172nd and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, so as to authorize fluorescent pink hunting outer garments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1173. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Rhodes of the 124th, Ridley of the 22nd, Cannon of the 172nd and Corbett of the 174th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-4-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fishing with bow and arrow, so as to authorize taking channel catfish and flathead catfish by bow and arrow state wide; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 449. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Washburn of the 144th and Evans of the 89th:

A RESOLUTION designating Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris
Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend
Tran VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Wilkerson

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts
Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 53. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Meeks of the 178th, Pirkle of the 169th, Dickey of the 145th and Williams of the 148th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry, so as to provide that the State Board of Registration for Foresters is an independent state agency attached to the State Forestry Commission for administrative purposes only; to require confirmation of the Senate for members of the State Board of Registration for Foresters appointed by the Governor; to authorize the board to issue cease and desist orders and issue additional penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry, so as to provide that the State Board of Registration for Foresters is an independent state agency attached to the State Forestry Commission for administrative purposes only; to require confirmation of the Senate for members of the State Board of Registration for Foresters appointed by the Governor; to provide for a registration fee; to authorize the board to issue cease and desist orders and issue additional penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry, is amended by revising Code Section 12-

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6-42, relating to creation, appointment of members, certificate of appointment, oath, and term of office of the State Board of Registration for Foresters, as follows:
"12-6-42. (a) A State Board of Registration for Foresters is created whose duty it shall be to administer this part. (b) The board shall consist of five foresters who shall be selected and appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate and who shall have the qualifications required by Code Section 12-6-43. (c) In addition to the five members provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, the board shall consist of a sixth member who shall be appointed for terms of five years by the Governor from the public at large and who shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice of professional forestry. The initial term of appointment for the additional member provided for by this subsection shall expire June 30, 1985; thereafter, the Governor shall appoint successors for terms of five years each. (d) Every member of the board shall receive a certificate of his or her appointment from the Governor and before beginning his or her term of office shall file with the Secretary of State director of the State Forestry Commission his or her written oath or affirmation for the faithful discharge of his or her official duty. (e) The five members of the board shall be appointed for terms of five years. On the expiration of the term of any member of the board, the Governor shall in the manner provided in this Code section appoint for a term of five years a registered forester having the qualifications required by Code Section 12-6-43 to take the place of the member whose term on the board is expiring. Each member shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which that member is appointed or until a successor shall have been duly appointed and shall have qualified. (f) On and after January 1, 2025, the board shall be a separate and distinct budget unit as defined in Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the 'Budget Act'; provided, however, that the board shall be an attached agency for administrative purposes only to the State Forestry Commission as provided in Code Section 50-4-3 and shall not be considered a division as that term is defined in Code Section 43-1-1. The board shall neither be under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State or the State Forestry Commission nor be under the direction of the division director of the professional licensing boards division of the Secretary of State. (g) The responsibility for administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall be vested in the board, and the board shall have all of the duties, powers, and authority granted by or necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. (h) The venue of any action involving members of the board shall be the county in which the primary office of the board is located."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 12-6-46, relating to meetings and officers of the State Board of Registration for Foresters, as follows:

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"12-6-46. The board shall hold meetings as necessary. The board shall elect or appoint annually a chairman and a vice-chairman chairperson and a vice chairperson. The division director of the professional licensing boards division, as provided in Chapter 1 of Title 43, director of the State Forestry Commission shall serve as secretary of the board in the same manner as provided by Code Sections 43-1-1 and 43-1-2 for administrative purposes only."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended in Code Section 12-6-50, relating to applications for registration and fee, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The registration fee for a license as a registered forester shall be an amount established by the board $200.00, adjusted on a biennial basis according to the increase or decrease in the Consumer Price Index. Should the board deny the issuance of a license to any applicant, the initial fee deposited shall be retained by the board as an application fee."
SECTION 4. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"12-6-60.1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law to the contrary, after notice and hearing, the board may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting any person from violating the provisions of this title by engaging in the practice of professional forestry without a license. (b) The violation of any cease and desist order issued under subsection (a) of this Code section shall subject the person violating the order to further proceedings before the board, and the board shall be authorized to impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each transaction constituting a violation thereof. Each day that a person practices in violation of this title shall constitute a separate violation. (c) Initial judicial review of the decision of the board entered pursuant to this Code section shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the board from seeking remedies otherwise available by statute without first issuing a cease and desist order in accordance with the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 282. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Smith of the 41st and Lim of the 98th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for a minimum course of study in career readiness education for students in grades six through 12 to include instruction and training experiences focused on employability and career readiness skills; to provide for legislative findings; to

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direct the Department of Education to develop, assemble, and make available instructional resources and materials concerning employability and career readiness skills, career exploration, and career oriented learning experiences; to provide for implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for a minimum course of study in career readiness education for students in grades six through 12 to include instruction and training experiences focused on employability and career readiness skills; to provide for legislative findings; to direct the Department of Education to develop, assemble, and make available instructional resources and materials concerning employability and career readiness skills, career exploration, and career oriented learning experiences; to provide for implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-145.1, relating to career education, as follows:
"20-2-145.1. (a) The General Assembly finds that students will be better prepared to enter the workforce and succeed in their chosen careers by having the opportunity to participate in classroom instruction and training experiences focused on employability and career readiness skills, including, but not limited to, professionalism; problem solving and resiliency; effective communication; time management and efficiency; and collaboration, teamwork, and leadership competencies in the workplace.
(b)(1) The State Board of Education shall prescribe a minimum course of study in career readiness education for students in grades six through 12. Such minimum course of study shall be age appropriate and shall include, but not be limited to, instruction and training experiences focused on employability and career readiness skills, career exploration, and career oriented learning experiences. Instruction and training experiences focused on employability and career readiness skills shall include those skills described in subsection (a) of this Code section. Career oriented learning experiences shall include, but not be limited to, participation in work based learning

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programs such as internships, apprenticeships, cooperative education, or employability skill development. The State Board of Education shall ensure that career oriented learning experiences include rigorous industry credentialing, as defined in Code Section 20-2-326, if such rigorous industry credentialing has been created or endorsed by Georgia employers. (2) The Department of Education is directed to assemble and develop instructional resources and materials concerning employability and career readiness skills, career exploration, and career oriented learning experiences. The Department of Education shall make such instructional resources and materials available to public schools and local school systems in this state. (3) The minimum course of study to be prescribed by the State Board of Education pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ready for implementation not later than July 1, 2024."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins E Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Leverett Lewis-Ward
Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Westbrook Y Wiedower
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson
Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 409. By Representatives Daniel of the 117th, Burchett of the 176th, Kelley of the 16th, Reeves of the 99th, Leverett of the 123rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to authorize local authorities to dispose of real property in the same manner as county governing authorities; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to authorize counties, municipalities, and local authorities that operate water and sewer systems to dispose of or acquire certain easements to real property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"36-80-29. (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a county, municipality, or local authority that operates a public water or sewer system may dispose of any easement interest in real property it possesses by conveyance of such interest to the owner of the real property burdened by the easement in accordance with this Code section. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a county, municipality, or local authority that operates a public water or sewer system may grant an easement through its real property by conveyance of such interest in accordance with this Code section. (b) Before proceeding to dispose of or grant an easement, the governing authority of the county, municipality, or board of a local authority shall by majority vote determine whether an existing easement no longer serves a public purpose or whether the grant of an easement is beneficial to the county, municipality, or local authority.
(c)(1) When it is determined that the easement has a value at $5,000.00 or more based on the previous year's published assessment by the jurisdiction's chief assessor of the tax parcel burdened or to be burdened by the easement, the governing authority of the county, municipality, or board of a local authority shall obtain and may by majority vote accept at least one appraisal for the value of the easement performed by an appraiser licensed in this state. Thereafter, the governing authority of the county, municipality, or board of a local authority may by majority vote grant or dispose of the easement for no less than the accepted appraised amount. (2) When it is determined that an easement has a value of less than $5,000.00 based on the previous year's published assessment by the jurisdiction's chief assessor of the tax parcel burdened or to be burdened by the easement, the governing authority of the county, municipality, or board of a local authority may by majority vote accept such determination and grant or dispose of its interest in the easement. Thereafter, the governing authority of the county or municipality, or board of a local authority may by majority vote grant or dispose of the easement for no less than the determined amount. (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) through (c) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county, municipality, or board of a local authority may by majority vote dispose of prescriptive easements after declaring no public need for the easement and without a determination of value or receiving value. A notice of abandonment pursuant to such majority vote shall be recorded in the title records of the county of such prescriptive easement and shall serve as a relinquishment of the prescriptive easement interest held by the county, municipality, or local authority. (e) The governing authority of the county, municipality, or board of a local authority shall annually compile a summary of the easements disposed of and granted under this Code section. Such summary shall include the name of the recipient, the area, and price of each such easement."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton
Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 912. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Rhodes of the 124th, Burchett of the 176th, Smith of the 138th, Williams of the 148th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise the definition of "multipurpose off-highway vehicle"; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles and motor homes, so as to define "multipurpose off-highway vehicle" and subclassify such vehicles for ad valorem taxation purposes; to provide that such vehicles shall not be returned or taxed for ad valorem taxation purposes; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 21st Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

HB 947

Courts; compensation received by superior court judges; modify provisions; create Judicial System Compensation Commission (Substitute) (Judy-Leverett-123rd)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 947. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Efstration of the 104th, Hong of the 103rd, Gunter of the 8th and Oliver of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions concerning superior courts, so as to modify provisions regarding the compensation received by superior court judges; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to create the Judicial System Compensation Commission; to amend Code Section 45-7-

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4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and costof-living adjustments; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to laws and statutes, so as to temporarily suspend the operation of local laws that use a superior court judge's salary for the calculation of the salary or compensation of other officers, officials, or employees; to preserve the authority of the General Assembly to amend or repeal such suspended local laws; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning superior courts, so as to modify provisions regarding the compensation received by superior court judges; to provide procedures for superior court judges to opt to receive compensation pursuant to such revised procedures; to provide for grandfathering of certain judges so as to not reduce the compensation paid to such judges; to authorize locality pay by counties to superior court judges in lieu of county salary supplements; to abolish most county salary supplements provided to superior court judges; to authorize the continuation of county salary supplements for chief judges; to authorize continuation of fringe benefits provided by counties to superior court judges; to preserve existing rights and obligations related to retirement benefits provided by counties to superior court judges; to provide for retirement benefits relative to optional locality pay; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions relating to calculating and setting the salaries of Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals, the judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court, and superior court judges; to provide a definition; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to suspend the operation of local laws or local ordinances or resolutions that use a superior court judge's salary for the calculation of the salary or compensation of other officers, officials, or employees; to preserve the authority of the General Assembly to amend or repeal such suspended local laws; to preserve the authority of local governments to use other mechanisms to change salary calculation during such suspension; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning superior courts, is amended by revising Code Section 15-629, relating to salary of judges, as follows:
"15-6-29. (a) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, the The annual salary of the judges of the superior courts shall be as provided in Code Section 45-7-4 and may be as provided in Code Section 15-6-29.1. The annual salary provided by Code Section 45-7-4 shall be paid by The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia in 12 equal monthly installments.
(b)(1) Each superior court judge in office on July 1, 2024, shall have the option to receive the annual salary provided by Code Section 45-7-4 and any locality pay provided for by Code Section 15-6-29.2. The option provided by this paragraph shall be exercised by such judge filing a written notification thereof with The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia and the governing authority of each county comprising the judge's judicial circuit. The failure to exercise the option by October 1, 2024, shall be an election to continue to receive compensation as previously calculated and as outlined in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) To ensure that no superior court judges in office on July 1, 2024, have their salaries, allowance, or county salary supplements decreased during their terms of office, any superior court judge in office on July 1, 2024, who does not exercise the option provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall continue to be compensated in precisely the same manner as they were being compensated as of June 30, 2024, including, but not limited to, county supplements. (3) On or after July 1, 2025, in the event that the annual salary provided by Code Section 45-7-4 and locality pay provided for by Code Section 15-6-29.2 exceeds the annual salary and county salary supplements received by a judge who did not exercise the option provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection, such judge may still exercise such option by filing a written notification thereof with The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia and the governing authority of each county comprising the judicial circuit. The option exercised pursuant to this paragraph shall go into effect on the first day of the state fiscal year following the exercising of such option. (c) The annual salary shall be the total compensation to be paid by the state to the superior court judges and shall be in lieu of any and all other amounts to be paid from The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia, except as provided in Code Sections 15-6-29.1, 156-29.2, 15-6-30, and 15-6-32. (c) When a new superior court judgeship is created by law for any judicial circuit, the new superior court judge shall upon taking office become entitled to and shall receive from the county or counties comprising the circuit the same county salary supplement, if any, then in effect for the other judge or judges of the judicial circuit. Such salary supplement for such new judge shall be authorized by this subsection and no other legislation or local legislation shall be required in order to authorize such salary supplement, but nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the enactment

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of local legislation relating to such salary supplements. A publication of notice of intention to introduce local legislation as provided for in Code Section 28-1-14 shall be required for any local legislation granting, changing the amount of, or removing a salary supplement; but no publication of notice of intention shall be required for a bill creating one or more new superior court judgeships."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 15-6-29.1, relating to accountability court supplement and limitation by repealing subsection (c) in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-6-29.2. (a) On or after July 1, 2024, the county or counties comprising a judicial circuit may provide each judge of such circuit with locality pay as authorized under this Code section. All such locality pay shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any county salary supplements previously provided by the county or counties. All judges within a judicial circuit who elect to exercise the option provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29 shall receive equal locality pay from any given county within such circuit that has opted to provide such pay. (b) In no event shall the annual locality pay provided to a judge by the county or counties comprising a judicial circuit in aggregate exceed 10 percent of the state annual salary provided by Code Section 45-7-4. (c) When a new superior court judgeship is created by law for any judicial circuit, the new superior court judge shall upon taking office become entitled to and shall receive from the county or counties comprising the circuit the same locality pay, if any, then in effect for the other judge or judges of the judicial circuit. Such locality pay for such new judge shall be authorized by this subsection and no other legislation or local legislation shall be required to authorize such locality pay. (d) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29 and subsection (e) of this Code section and notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, on and after July 1, 2024, no county or counties comprising a judicial circuit shall provide county salary supplements to a superior court judge.
(e)(1) Nothing in subsection (d) of this Code section shall operate to prevent a county or counties comprising a judicial circuit from continuing to provide a local salary supplement to the chief judge of the circuit that was otherwise authorized by law on June 30, 2024. On or after July 1, 2024, no local supplement for a chief judge shall be enacted or increased. (2) For all judges who elect to exercise the option provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29, to the extent the aggregate salary provided for by subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-29 and locality pay provided for by subsection (a) of this Code section to a particular judge do not equal or exceed that judge's aggregate salary and local supplement in effect at the time of the judge's exercise of

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such option, then the county or counties of the circuit shall pay an additional supplement in an amount equal to the difference between the aggregate salary and supplement in effect at the time of the judge's exercise of such option and the aggregate salary provided for by subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-29 and locality pay provided for by subsection (a) of this Code section. When an additional supplement is required by this paragraph in a circuit consisting of more than one county, then each county shall pay such additional supplement in proportion to each county's contribution to the local supplement in effect at the time of the judge's exercise of the option to participate. In no event shall the additional supplement required by this paragraph result in a judge's aggregate salary that exceeds the aggregate salary and supplement existing at the time of a judge's exercise of such option. (f) Nothing in subsection (d) of this Code section shall operate to prevent a county or counties comprising a judicial circuit from continuing to provide fringe benefits to any judge of a judicial circuit in the same manner that such benefits were provided on June 30, 2024. (g) Nothing in this Code section or subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29 shall operate to alter, amend, contract, expand, extend, limit, modify, or terminate retirement benefits or rights thereto in existence prior to July 1, 2024. All judges who exercise the option provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29 shall have no right to any benefit existing at the time such option is exercised reduced. To the extent otherwise permitted by law, each county within a judicial circuit is authorized, but not required, to provide retirement benefits based upon the locality pay it provides pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 4. Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, is amended as follows:
"45-7-4. (a) The annual salary of each of the state officials listed below shall be as follows:
(1) Governor.............................................................................................. $ 175,000.00
An allowance in an amount specified in the appropriations Act shall also be provided for the operation of the Governor's mansion.
(2) Lieutenant Governor............................................................................ 54,920.00
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for the Lieutenant Governor for the 2021 fiscal year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 14 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2020 fiscal year.

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(3) Adjutant general The adjutant general shall continue to receive the pay and allowances under the same procedure as provided by law. (4) Commissioner of Agriculture .............................................................. 100,429.00 (5) Attorney General ................................................................................. 114,633.00 (6) Reserved. (7) Commissioner of Insurance................................................................. 100,396.00 (8) Reserved. (9) Commissioner of Labor....................................................................... 100,418.00 The above amount of salary for the Commissioner of Labor shall include any compensation received from the United States government and the amount of state funds paid shall be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the United States government. (10) Reserved. (11) Each member of the Public Service Commission ............................. 96,655.00 (12) Reserved. (13) State School Superintendent.............................................................. 102,708.00 (14) Secretary of State............................................................................... 102,708.00 (15) Reserved. (16) Reserved. (17) Reserved. (18) Reserved. Each Justice of the Supreme Court ................................. 175,600.00 (19) Reserved. Each Judge of the Court of Appeals ................................ 174,500.00 (19.1) Reserved. Judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court ......... 174,500.00 (20) Reserved. Each superior court judge................................................ 126,265.00 (21) Each district attorney......................................................................... 120,072.00 (22) Each member of the General Assembly ............................................ 16,200.00
(A) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for each member of the General Assembly for the 2021 fiscal

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year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 10 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2020 fiscal year.
(B) Each member of the General Assembly shall also receive the allowances provided by law. The amount of the daily expense allowance which each member is entitled to receive under the provisions of Code Section 28-1-8 shall be as provided in that Code section. The mileage allowance for the use of a personal car on official business shall be the same as that received by other state officials and employees.
(C) In addition to any other compensation and allowances authorized for members of the General Assembly, each member may be reimbursed for per diem differential and for actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties as a member of the General Assembly in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00 per year. Expenses reimbursable up to such amount shall be limited to one or more of the following purposes: lodging, meals, per diem differential, postage, personal services, printing and publications, rents, supplies (including software), telecommunications, transportation, utilities, purchasing or leasing of equipment, and other reasonable expenditures directly related to the performance of a member's duties. If equipment purchased by a member has a depreciated value of $100.00 or less when such member leaves office, the equipment does not need to be returned to the state. No reimbursement shall be made for any postage which is used for a political newsletter. No reimbursement shall be paid for lodging or meals for any day for which a member receives the daily expense allowance as provided in this paragraph. Eligible expenses shall be reimbursed following the submission of vouchers to the legislative fiscal office in compliance with the requirements of this subparagraph and subject to the provisions of subparagraph (E) of this paragraph. Such vouchers shall be submitted in such form and manner as prescribed by the Legislative Services Committee pursuant to subparagraph (E) of this paragraph, provided that each such voucher shall be accompanied by a supporting document or documents, or legible copies thereof, showing payment for each expense claimed or an explanation of the absence of such documentation; in addition, each such voucher shall include a certification by the member that the information contained in such voucher and supporting document or documents, or legible copies thereof, is true and correct and that such expenses were incurred by the member. The provisions of Code Section 16-10-20 shall be applicable to any person submitting such certified vouchers and supporting documents or copies the same as if the General Assembly were a department or agency of state

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government. No such voucher or supporting document shall be required for per diem differential.
(D) The amount of per diem differential which may be claimed for each day under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall be the difference between the daily expense allowance authorized for members of the General Assembly and $119.00; provided, however, that the General Appropriations Act for any fiscal year may increase such amount of $119.00 per day to an amount not in excess of the federal per diem rate then in effect for the state capital as specified by the General Services Administration. Per diem differential shall be paid by the legislative fiscal office to the member upon the member's notification to the legislative fiscal office of the days for which the daily expense allowance was received for which the member wishes to claim the per diem differential, and the legislative fiscal office shall keep a record of the days for which per diem differential is so claimed and paid.
(E) For the purposes of this paragraph, a year shall begin on the convening date of the General Assembly in regular session each year and end on the day prior to the convening of the General Assembly in the next calendar year. Any voucher or claim for any reimbursement for any year as defined in this paragraph shall be submitted no later than the fifteenth of April immediately following the end of such year. No reimbursement shall be made on any voucher or claim submitted after that date. Any amounts remaining in such expense account at the end of the first year of the two-year biennium may be claimed for expenses incurred during the second year of the two-year biennium. Any amounts remaining in any expense account which are not so claimed by April 15 of the year following the second year of the biennium and any amounts claimed which are returned as hereafter provided for in this paragraph shall lapse and shall be remitted by the legislative fiscal office to the general fund of the state treasury. Any former member of the General Assembly may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while a member of the General Assembly upon compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. The Legislative Services Committee is empowered to provide such procedures as it deems advisable to administer the provisions of this paragraph, including, but not limited to, definitions of the above list of items for which reimbursement may be made; provided, however, that the term 'other reasonable expenditures directly related to the performance of a member's duties' shall be as defined by policies adopted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee as to reimbursement of such expenditures incurred by members of the House and Senate, respectively; and provided, further, that the amount

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of expenses which may be reimbursed within the limits of subparagraph (C) of this paragraph for travel outside the state may be as provided by policies adopted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee as to such expenditures of members of the House and Senate, respectively. The Legislative Services Committee is further empowered to prescribe the form of the voucher or claim which must be submitted to the legislative fiscal office. In the event of any disagreement as to whether any reimbursement shall be made or any allowance shall be paid, the Legislative Services Committee shall make the final determination; except that in the event of any disagreement as to whether any reimbursement under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall be made for other reasonable expenses directly related to the performance of a member's duties or for travel outside the state, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make the final determination as to such expenses incurred by a member of the House, and the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee shall make the final determination as to such expenses incurred by a member of the Senate. In the event any reimbursement is made or any allowance is paid and it is later determined that such reimbursement or payment was made in error, the person to whom such reimbursement or payment was made shall remit to the legislative fiscal office the amount of money involved. In the event any such person refuses to make such remittance, the legislative fiscal office is authorized to withhold the payment of any other moneys to which such person is entitled until the amount of such reimbursement or payment which was made in error shall be realized.
(23) Speaker of the House of Representatives ..........................................
The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly. Upon the taking of office by the members of the General Assembly on the convening day of the regular session of the General Assembly in 1983, the annual salary of the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall become $22,800.00. After such date, the Speaker shall also receive as additional salary a sum equal to the amount of salary over $30,000.00 per annum which is received by the Lieutenant Governor as of that date or thereafter; and the salary of the Speaker shall be adjusted at the beginning of each term so as to include such additional sum.
(24) President Pro Tempore of the Senate ................................................
The President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly.

17,800.00 4,800.00

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(25) Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives.................... 4,800.00
The Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly.
(b) As an adjustment except as qualified below as to members and member-officers of the General Assembly, the annual salary of each state official whose salary is established by Code Section 45-7-3, this Code section, and Code Sections 45-7-20 and 45-7-21, including members of the General Assembly, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives, may be increased by the General Assembly in the General Appropriations Act by a percentage not to exceed the average percentage of the increase in salary as may from time to time be granted to employees of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government. However, any increase for such officials shall not include within-grade step increases for which employees subject to compensation plans authorized and approved in accordance with Code Section 45-20-4 are eligible. Any increase granted pursuant to this subsection shall become effective at the same time that funds are made available for the increase for such employees, except increases for members and member-officers of the General Assembly. That portion of the increase determined by the Legislative Services Committee to reflect a cost-of-living increase based upon objective economic criteria shall become effective for members and member-officers at the same time that funds are made available for the increase for such employees. The balance of the increase for members and member-officers of the General Assembly shall become effective on the convening of the next General Assembly in January of the next odd-numbered year. The Office of Planning and Budget shall calculate the average percentage increase. (c) The annual salary being received on June 30, 1980, shall be increased by 8 percent for each state official listed in subsection (a) of this Code section who:
(1) Is not a member of the General Assembly; and (2) Is not a contributing member of a state retirement system and, therefore, does not benefit by or participate in any program whereunder a portion of the employee contributions to the state retirement system are made on behalf of the employee by the employer. (d)(1) For the purposes this subsection, 'base salary' means the annual salary fixed for the judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on July 1 of the second preceding state fiscal year. (2) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29, the annual salary of each of the state officials listed below shall be set by the General Assembly in the General Appropriations Act, provided that such salary shall not exceed the ratio of the base salary listed below for such officials:
(A) Each Justice of the Supreme Court...............................................................100% (B) Each Judge of the Court of Appeals...............................................................95% (C) Judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court............................................92%

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(D) Each superior court judge............................................................................90%."
SECTION 5. Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related laws and statutes is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"1-3-12. (a)(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, as of July 1, 2024, all local laws and local ordinances or resolutions in effect as of such date that provide for a salary, supplement, or other compensation to be paid to a state, county, or local officer, official, or employee based on a percentage of, total compensation for, or similar mathematical relationship to a superior court judge's salary or supplement shall be suspended with respect to any salary, supplement, or other compensation increase during the term of such suspension as a matter of law. (2) No change in the salary of a superior court judge shall result in a change in the calculation of any compensation to be paid by any county, municipality, consolidated, or other local government that may otherwise be required pursuant to a local law or local ordinance or resolution during the period of suspension provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The provisions of this subsection do not repeal or amend any such local law or local ordinance or resolution, and the provisions of such local laws or local ordinances or resolutions related to calculating compensation shall be merely suspended until otherwise provided by this Code section.
(b) As of July 1, 2025, the suspension provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be terminated as to judges, but shall otherwise remain in place. Any salary or compensation change that otherwise would have gone into effect between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, by operation of a local law or local ordinance or resolution if such suspension did not occur shall go into effect for calculations of prospective salary or other compensation accrued on or after July 1, 2025. The termination of the suspension provided for in this subsection shall not entitle any officer, official, or employee to retroactive compensation that he or she otherwise may have been earned except for such suspension, and no such retroactive payments shall be made by any county, municipality, consolidated, or other local government.
(c)(1) Nothing in this Code section shall operate to prevent the General Assembly from repealing or amending, in whole or in part, any local law that is suspended pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section during the period of such suspension through the enactment of local legislation. (2) Nothing in this Code section shall operate to prevent a county, municipality, consolidated, or other local government from enacting, during the period of the suspension provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, any salary or compensation changes for any state, county, or local officer, official, or employee that may otherwise be authorized by general or local law."
SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024.

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SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, J
Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson N Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong
Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse N Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin N Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes N Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman N Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 154, nays 13.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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The following Bill of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1010. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Dempsey of the 13th, Silcox of the 53rd, Ballard of the 147th, Daniel of the 117th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personnel administration relative to public officers and employees, so as to increase the number of hours permitted for paid parental leave; to specify that individuals employed full time by local education agencies are eligible employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain

Y Cooper Y Corbett N Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea E Pirkle E Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes N Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J N Collins

Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

E Williamson Y Willis N Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 11.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 424. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Crowe of the 118th, Collins of the 71st, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Ballinger of the 23rd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Health and recommitted to the Committee on Public Health:

HB 924. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Hatchett of the 155th, Knight of the 134th, Cooper of the 45th and Taylor of the 173rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit insurers from discriminating against certain healthcare facilities and providers in connection with the procurement, delivery, and administration of provider administered drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for violation; to provide for construction; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

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Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Kelley of the 16th, Williams of the 168th, Kendrick of the 95th, Holly of the 116th, Williams of the 148th et al., Lupton of the 83rd, Sainz of the 180th, and Stinson of the 150th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1137. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth "Libby" Anthony; and for other purposes.
HR 1138. By Representatives Cheokas of the 151st and Stinson of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zoe Willis; and for other purposes.
HR 1139. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morris Roberts; and for other purposes.
HR 1140. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Silcox of the 53rd, Kelley of the 16th, Hagan of the 156th and Reeves of the 99th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2024, as Donor Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1141. By Representatives Jackson of the 68th, Reese of the 140th, Prince of the 132nd and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2024, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1142. By Representatives Jackson of the 68th, Bazemore of the 69th, Glaize of the 67th, Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the League of Women Voters of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1143. By Representatives Jackson of the 68th and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Brother Dr. William Simmons; and for other purposes.

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HR 1144. By Representatives Jackson of the 68th and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Brother Robert "Bob" Willis; and for other purposes.
HR 1145. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Anderson of the 10th, Campbell of the 171st, Seabaugh of the 34th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION honoring several cities upon their designation as Georgia PlanFirst communities; and for other purposes.
HR 1146. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Hong of the 103rd, Marin of the 96th and Martinez of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Preface Project and its founder, Jonathan Sung An Terrence "JT" Wu; and for other purposes.
HR 1147. By Representatives Cheokas of the 151st, Jenkins of the 136th, LaHood of the 175th and Crowe of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other purposes.
HR 1148. By Representative Cheokas of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Boze Godwin on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1149. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Carpenter of the 4th, Tran of the 80th, Miller of the 62nd and Willis of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wayne Hall; and for other purposes.
HR 1150. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Carpenter of the 4th, Tran of the 80th, Miller of the 62nd and Willis of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carver Joseph; and for other purposes.
HR 1151. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Carpenter of the 4th, Tran of the 80th, Miller of the 62nd and Willis of the 55th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisset Bird-Pickens; and for other purposes.
HR 1152. By Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Frazier of the 126th, Draper of the 90th, Lupton of the 83rd, Willis of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2024, as Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1153. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Parrish of the 158th, Newton of the 127th, Prince of the 132nd, Lott of the 131st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brooks A. Keel, PhD, for his dedicated service to advancing higher education in the State of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, and Augusta University; and for other purposes.
The following communication was received:
House of Representatives 332 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 15, 2024
Bill Reilly, Clerk of the House
309 State Capitol Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Please note that Representative Butch Parrish will be appointed as the Rules Committee Chairman effective February 15, 2024 due to the untimely passing of Chairman Richard Smith.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Jon Burns Jon Burns, Speaker Georgia House of Representatives

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Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, February 16, 2024

Twenty-Second Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander E Anderson Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D

Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Draper E Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin E Evans, S E Fleming, T Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Greene Gullett Gunter Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson

Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D E Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S E Jones, T Kelley Kendrick E Kennard E Knight LaHood Leverett E Lewis-Ward E Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Martin Martinez

Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye E Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor

Roberts Romman Sainz Sampson Schofield Scoggins E Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Tarvin Taylor, D E Townsend Tran Vance Wade Washburn Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Au of the 50th, Clark of the 108th, Collins of the 71st, Cooper of the 45th, Cummings of the 39th, Douglas of the 78th, Evans of the 89th, Gladney of the 130th, Glaize of the 67th, Holly of the 116th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Lim of the 98th, Marin of the 96th, Sharper of the 177th, Smith

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of the 70th, Stoner of the 40th, Thomas of the 65th, Thomas of the 21st, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Senior Pastor Sherwin Jack, Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1279. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Draper of the 90th, Clark of the 108th, Miller of the 62nd, Au of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to enact the Representative Democracy Enforcement Act; to provide that direct initiative petitions petition sponsors shall be campaign committees pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 21 of

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the O.C.G.A.; to prohibit the use of public funds in advocating for or against direct initiative and referendum petitions; to authorize rule making; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1280. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Reese of the 140th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1086), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6629), so as to revise how vacancies on said board are filled; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1281. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Reese of the 140th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1282. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Reese of the 140th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Muscogee County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1283. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Smith of the 18th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the juvenile code, so as to revise a provision relating to the use of a deadly weapon; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1284. By Representatives Daniel of the 117th, Crowe of the 118th, Vance of the 133rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Collins of the 71st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 22 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 and Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school buses for elementary and secondary education and duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, respectively, so as to provide suggested standards for the establishment of school bus routes; to enhance the penalties for meeting or overtaking a school bus; to provide for notification to insurance carriers upon issuance of a second or subsequent civil monetary penalty for such violations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1285. By Representatives McCollum of the 30th, Hitchens of the 161st, Jones of the 47th, Fleming of the 114th, Hilton of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to prohibit the sale of mufflers and other equipment intended to produce excessive noise when installed on certain motor vehicles; to prohibit the operation of certain motor vehicles that produce excessive noise; to provide for a penalty; to provide for admissible evidence in the prosecution of a violation; to provide for establishment of a list of approved noise level detection devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1286. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Cannon of the 172nd, Williams of the 148th, LaHood of the 175th and Rhodes of the 124th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the 'Georgia Hemp Farming Act,' so as to regulate hemp products; to provide for definitions; to prohibit persons from performing certain activities without licenses; to provide for penalties; to revise disqualifications for a hemp grower license; to revise disqualifications for a hemp processor permit; to revise the annual fee for such a permit; to provide for the issuance of retail consumable hemp establishment licenses; to provide for the issuance of wholesale consumable hemp licenses; to provide for the issuance of manufacturer licenses; to provide for the registration of laboratories; to revise provisions concerning violations; to conform terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1287. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Clark of the 108th, Washburn of the 144th, Daniel of the 117th, Mughal of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions relative to property, so as to repeal certain provisions for liens on condominiums and lots related to collection of property association fees and assessments; to make conforming changes related to certain liens; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1288. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Reeves of the 99th, Gunter of the 8th, Hong of the 103rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, so as to prohibit municipal courts from holding proceedings on the Juneteenth state holiday; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1289. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Anderson of the 10th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving on right side of

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roadway, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, so as to prohibit the operation of certain vehicles on certain highways that qualify as dangerous; to provide for a definition; to require the installation by the Department of Transportation of official traffic-control devices at the entrance and upon such highways; to provide for violation and punishment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 1290. By Representatives Bazemore of the 69th, Beverly of the 143rd, Lim of the 98th, Mitchell of the 88th and Hugley of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require that any course of study in sex education and HIV/AIDS prevention instruction is age appropriate and provides instruction on consent and intimate partner violence and abuse; to establish new requirements on the prescribed course for human trafficking awareness; to require the course on awareness and prevention of sex abuse and assault be taught through the twelfth grade; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1291. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Frye of the 122nd, Washburn of the 144th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Camp of the 135th and others:
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 repeal and reserve an income tax credit for business enterprises for leased motor vehicles; to exempt from sales and use taxation property used in construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing by nonprofit organizations; to repeal sales and use tax exemptions for certain admissions to view film or videotapes and the sale of certain machinery and equipment used to improve air quality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1292. By Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, Burns of the 159th, Efstration of the 104th, Beverly of the 143rd, Reeves of the 99th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to recordation and registration of deeds and other instruments, so as to

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require that the clerks of the superior courts obtain photographic identification cards of individuals who present deeds or other instruments for recording; to require such clerks retain certain information relating to deeds or other instruments presented for recording; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to amend Titles 23 and 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equity and torts, respectively, so as to provide remedies for fraudulently recorded deeds or other instruments; to provide for the recovery of costs and attorney's fees in certain quiet title actions; to provide for a civil cause of action for the recording of fraudulent or forged deeds or other instruments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1293. By Representatives Yearta of the 152nd, Smith of the 138th, Dubnik of the 29th, Crowe of the 118th, Hagan of the 156th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to provide for the creation of web-based applications for tax receipts and a state budget simulator; to provide for requirements for such applications; to provide for a limitation on use; to provide for coordination on implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HR 1134. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Draper of the 90th, Clark of the 108th, Miller of the 62nd and Au of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of the State of Georgia shall have the power to enact, repeal, or amend general statutory law by direct initiative and referendum process; to provide for amendments to the Constitution by direct initiative process; to provide procedures and restrictions connected therewith; to provide exceptions; to authorize the General Assembly to provide for additional statutory procedures not in conflict with the provisions herein; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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HR 1135. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Hatchett of the 155th, Jasperse of the 11th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Powell of the 33rd and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HR 1136. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Neal of the 79th, Stephens of the 164th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting, pari-mutuel betting, and casino gambling in this state; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of such activities; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Rules.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1262 HB 1264 HB 1266 HB 1268 HB 1270 HB 1272 HB 1274 HB 1276 HB 1278 HR 1110 HR 1112 HR 1114 HR 1116 HR 1118 SB 334 SB 389 SB 424 SB 439

HB 1263 HB 1265 HB 1267 HB 1269 HB 1271 HB 1273 HB 1275 HB 1277 HR 1109 HR 1111 HR 1113 HR 1115 HR 1117 HR 1133 SB 340 SB 412 SB 426 SB 453

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Representative Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 127 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 579 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1104 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1073 Do Pass HB 1199 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1112 Do Pass HB 1207 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Werkheiser of the 157th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Industry and Labor has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 738 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1125 Do Pass SB 362 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Werkheiser of the 157th
Chairman
Representative Jones of the 25th District, Chairman of the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 986 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jones of the 25th
Chairman
Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 971 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1069 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
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Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 22nd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

HB 546 HB 872
HB 874 HB 988 HB 1058
SB 353

Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act; pharmacy care; revise definition (Substitute)(Hth-Jasperse-11th) Medical professionals; rural assistance; expand service cancelable loan program for health care providers to include dental students (Substitute)(PH-Hawkins-27th) Schools; automated external defibrillators; require (Substitute) (Hth-Hawkins-27th) Georgia Technology Authority; annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; provide (Substitute)(T&II-Thomas-21st) Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; update reference date (MotV-McDonald-26th) Highways, Bridges, and Ferries; duties when death results from an accident upon a highway in certain instances; allow for delegation (Trans-Thomas-21st) Dolezal-27th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Vice-Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

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SB 349. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Albers of the 56th, Esteves of the 6th, Echols of the 49th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise provisions related to the setting of millage rates; to limit the application of the freezing of the assessed value as a result of an appeal; to limit the application of a temporary reduction in the taxes owed when a taxpayer appeals to superior court and does not participate in the settlement conference; to provide for a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead is more than 3 percent from the adjusted base year value of such homestead; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 430. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Watson of the 1st, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to COVID-19 pandemic business safety, so as to revise provisions for rebuttable presumptions of risk by claimants in certain COVID-19 liability claims by repealing certain warning requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 443. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abatement of nuisances generally, so as to provide for inclusion of claims against promoters and organizers for costs incurred by local governments due to unpermitted events in complaints filed on behalf of the public; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 349. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Albers of the 56th, Esteves of the 6th, Echols of the 49th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise provisions related to the setting of millage rates; to limit the application of the freezing of the

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assessed value as a result of an appeal; to limit the application of a temporary reduction in the taxes owed when a taxpayer appeals to superior court and does not participate in the settlement conference; to provide for a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead is more than 3 percent from the adjusted base year value of such homestead; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 430. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Watson of the 1st, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to COVID-19 pandemic business safety, so as to revise provisions for rebuttable presumptions of risk by claimants in certain COVID-19 liability claims by repealing certain warning requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 443. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abatement of nuisances generally, so as to provide for inclusion of claims against promoters and organizers for costs incurred by local governments due to unpermitted events in complaints filed on behalf of the public; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Cannon of the 58th.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Regulated Industries:

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HB 575. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Hilton of the 48th, Wiedower of the 121st and Williams of the 168th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to provide that a licensee may request review of an occupational regulation; to provide for definitions; to provide for the procedure by which a licensee may request a review; to provide for duties of an occupational licensing board that receives a request for a review; to establish criteria by which to conduct the review; to provide for a private right of action; to provide for the standard of review; to provide for remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Motor Vehicles:
HB 933. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Barton of the 5th and Mathis of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate supporting the advocacy and promotion of strict interpretation of the United States Constitution with a portion of funds collected to be disbursed to the Foundation for Moral Law, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:
HB 1117. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Collins of the 71st, Vance of the 133rd and Neal of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for appointment or certification of persons as peace officers and preemployment attendance at basic training course and "employment related information" defined, so as to expand eligibility to serve as a peace officer to United States nationals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 988. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Jones of the 25th, Jasperse of the 11th, Camp of the 135th, Gunter of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to provide for an annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; to provide for annual reports of such; to provide for the authority to develop and establish certain policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to provide for an annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; to provide for annual reports of such; to provide for the authority to develop and establish certain policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, is amended by revising Code Section 50-25-7.9, which is reserved, as follows:
"50-25-7.9. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'artificial intelligence' means a machine based system that can, for a given set of human defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments. Artificial intelligence systems use machine based and human based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner, and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. (b) The authority shall:
(1) Not later than December 31, 2024, and annually thereafter, conduct an inventory of all systems that employ artificial intelligence and are in use by any agency. Each inventory shall include, but not be limited to, the following information for each such system:

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(A) The name of the system and the vendor, if any, that provided such system; (B) A description of the general capabilities and uses of such system; (C) Whether such system was used to independently make, inform, or materially support a conclusion, decision, or judgment; and (D) Whether such system underwent an impact assessment prior to implementation; and (2) Not later than December 31, 2025, develop and establish policies and procedures concerning the development, procurement, implementation, utilization, and ongoing assessment of systems that employ artificial intelligence and are in use by agencies. Such policies and procedures shall, at a minimum: (A) Govern the procurement, implementation, and ongoing assessment of such systems by agencies; and (B) Ensure that no such system results in any unlawful discrimination against any individual or group of individuals. (c) The Georgia Technology Authority shall prepare an annual report on the inventory of artificial intelligence in use by agencies, as provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. Such report shall be provided to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and members of the House of Representatives and Senate; provided, however, that the authority shall not be required to distribute copies of the report but shall notify the recipients of the availability of such report in the manner deemed by the authority to be most effective and efficient. (d) All state agencies shall cooperate with the authority in the administration of this Code section. Reserved."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell

Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings
Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner

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Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D
Clark, J Y Collins

E Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin
Evans, B E Evans, S E Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, M E Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 147, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 874. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Erwin of the 32nd, Jones of the 47th, Greene of the 154th, Cooper of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to require automated external defibrillators in all schools; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of emergency action plans to address a person in cardiac arrest; to provide for internal response teams; to provide for practice drills; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to require automated external defibrillators in all schools; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of emergency action

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plans to address a person in cardiac arrest; to provide for internal response teams; to provide for practice drills; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-775, relating to automated external defibrillators required in high schools, requirements, and funding, as follows:
"20-2-775. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Automated 'automated external defibrillator' means a defibrillator which: (1)(A) Is capable of cardiac rhythm analysis; (2)(B) Will charge and be capable of being activated to deliver a countershock after electrically detecting the presence of certain cardiac dysrhythmias; and (3)(C) Is capable of continuously recording cardiac dysrhythmia at the scene with a mechanism for transfer and storage or for printing for review subsequent to use.
(2) 'Emergency action plan' means the plan established pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section to provide for an emergency response to a person in cardiac arrest. (3) 'Internal response team' means the team of school personnel established pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (c) of this Code section responsible for oversight of an emergency response to a person in cardiac arrest and implementation of the emergency action plan. (4) 'School' means a public school in this state which provides K-12 education. (b) No later than July 1, 2008 2025, each public high school in this state which has an interscholastic athletics program shall have at least one functional automated external defibrillator on site at such school at all times and easily accessible during all school hours and during any school related function, including athletic practices, athletic competitions, and other occasions where students and others will be present, for use during emergencies. (c) Each high school possessing and maintaining an automated external defibrillator shall: (1) Ensure that each member of the internal response team and any other expected users of the automated external defibrillator receive American Heart Association or American Red Cross training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use or complete an equivalent nationally recognized course; (2) Notify the appropriate emergency medical services system of the existence and location of the each automated external defibrillator prior to said automated external defibrillator being placed in use; (3) Ensure that the automated external defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines;

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(4) Ensure that there is involvement of a licensed physician or other person authorized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board in the site's automated external defibrillator program to ensure compliance with requirements for training, notification, and maintenance; and (5) Establish a written emergency action plan that adheres to nationally recognized standards and that establishes specific steps to take during a cardiac emergency in a school setting. Such plan shall be designed to provide for an effective system for communication between members of the internal response team and other school officials, ensuring Ensure that the internal response team or other designated personnel activate the emergency medical services system as soon as reasonably possible after any person renders emergency care or treatment to a person in cardiac arrest by using an automated external defibrillator and reports report any clinical use of the automated external defibrillator to the licensed physician or other person authorized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board who is supervising the program., and ensuring that emergency medical services personnel are led directly to the exact location of the person in cardiac arrest; (6) Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year and each school year thereafter, conduct a minimum of two emergency action plan practice drills per school year, with at least one per semester. One such practice drill may be a tabletop drill to walk through a hypothetical scenario and the courses of action a school will need to take before, during, and after a cardiac emergency. The emergency action plan practice drills shall include various locations on school grounds and responses to different hypothetical situations; (7) Establish a designated internal response team composed of:
(A) At least five school staff members; (B) One or more designated team leads trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use and responsible for oversight of an emergency response; (C) One or more designated cardiopulmonary resuscitation leads trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use; (D) One or more designated automated external defibrillator leads, responsible for knowing the location of automated external defibrillators, retrieving automated external defibrillators, and maintenance of automated external defibrillators; and (E) One or more designated communication leads responsible for activating the emergency medical services system, facilitating directions to the person in cardiac arrest for emergency medical services personnel upon arrival at the school, and coordinating communications with the designated team lead or leads; and (8) Apprise all school personnel of the location of automated external defibrillators and the members of the internal response team. (d) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the Department of Education shall provide funds to local school systems to assist in the purchase of automated external defibrillators pursuant to this Code section.

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(e) The department and local school systems shall use diligent efforts to identify private sources of funding or donation of funding and equipment to meet the requirements of this Code section."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S E Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, M E Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 151, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 546. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Stephens of the 164th and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act," so as to revise the definition of "pharmacy care"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 26-4-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act," so as to revise the definition of "pharmacy care"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 26-4-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act," is amended by revising paragraph (31) as follows:
"(31) 'Pharmacy care' means: (A) Those services related to the interpretation, evaluation, or dispensing of prescription drug orders, the participation in drug and device selection, drug administration, and drug regimen reviews, and the provision of patient counseling related thereto; and (B) Ordering and administering: (i) Tests that have been cleared or approved for home use by the federal Food and Drug Administration and interpreting the results as a means to screen for or monitor disease, disease risk factors, or drug use and to facilitate patient education; and (ii) Viral and serology COVID-19 tests, provided that such authority shall expire 12 months after the end of the public health emergency declared by the United States secretary of health and human services on January 31, 2020; provided, however, that such expiration shall not apply to viral and serology COVID-19 tests cleared or approved pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph. A pharmacist conducting such a test shall do so at a pharmacy or other facility that has obtained any necessary certification from or that is operating under a certificate

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of waiver from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services pursuant to the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1998.; and (C) Adaptation of a prescription drug order to:
(i) Change the quantity of medication prescribed if: (I) The prescribed quantity or package size is not commercially available; (II) The change in quantity is related to a change in dosage form, strength, or therapeutic interchange; (III) The change is intended to dispense up to a 90 day supply of maintenance medication in accordance with subsection (q) of Code Section 26-4-80; or (IV) The change extends a maintenance medication for the limited quantity necessary to coordinate a patient's refills in a medication synchronization program in accordance with Code Section 33-24-59.22;
(ii) Change the dosage form of the prescription if it is in the best interest of patient care, so long as the prescriber's directions are also modified to equate to an equivalent amount of drug dispensed as prescribed; or (iii) Complete missing information on a prescription drug order if there is evidence to support the change. A pharmacist who adapts a prescription drug order in accordance with this subparagraph shall: (1) make such adaptation in the exercise of his or her professional judgment; (2) document such adaptation in the patient's record; and (3) obtain the patient's consent prior to making such adaptation. Notwithstanding anything in this chapter to the contrary, a pharmacist shall not make any changes to a prescription drug order pursuant to this subparagraph if the prescriber indicates on such order that adaptation is not permitted."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S E Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, M E Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 918 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 872. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Parrish of the 158th, Bennett of the 94th, Cooper of the 45th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical professionals for rural assistance, so as to expand the service cancelable loan program for physicians and other health care providers in underserved areas to include dental students; to provide for criteria; to provide for length of loans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 34 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical professionals for rural assistance, so as to expand the service cancelable loan program for physicians and other health care providers in underserved areas to include dental students; to provide for criteria; to provide for length of loans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 34 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical professionals for rural assistance, is amended by revising Code Section 31-34-2, relating to the purpose and intent of the article, as follows:
"31-34-2. It is the purpose of this article to increase the number of physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses in underserved rural areas of Georgia by making loans to physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses who have completed their medical or health care education and to dental students and allowing such loans to be repaid by such physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses, and dental students agreeing to practice medicine or provide health care services in such rural areas and by making grants to hospitals and, as determined by the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, other health care entities, local governments, and civic organizations in underserved rural areas of Georgia that agree to provide matching funds to the grant, with the intent to enhance recruitment efforts in bringing physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses to such areas. It is the intent of the General Assembly that if funds are available to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce to make loans, grants, or scholarships under this article or under other applicable state law, the Georgia Board

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of Health Care Workforce shall give priority to loans and scholarships under Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 and to loans under Code Section 31-34-4."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 31-34-4, relating to loan applicant qualifications and rules and regulations, as follows:
"31-34-4. (a)(1) A physician, dentist, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse who receives a loan under the program provided for in this article shall be a citizen or national of the United States licensed to practice his or her health care profession within the State of Georgia at the time the loan is made, and shall be a graduate of an accredited graduate medical education program or other applicable accredited health care education program located in the United States which has received accreditation or provisional accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association or such other applicable accreditation for other health care education programs, as determined by the board. (2) A dental student who receives a loan under the program provided for in this article shall be a citizen or national of the United States and shall be actively enrolled as a fourth-year student in an accredited dental education program located in the United States.
(b) The board shall make a full investigation of the qualifications of an applicant for a loan under the provisions of this article to determine the applicant's fitness for participation in such loan program, and for such purposes, the board may propound such examinations to applicants as the board deems proper. The board's investigation shall include a determination of the outstanding medical or health care education loans incurred by the applicant while completing his or her medical or health care education and training.
(c)(1) The board is authorized to consider among other criteria for granting loans under the provisions of this article the state residency status and home area of the applying physician, dentist, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse and to give priority to those applicants who are physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses actively practicing or beginning active practice in specialties experiencing shortages or distribution problems in rural areas of this state as determined by the board pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by it in accordance with this article. (2) For dental students, the board is authorized to consider among other criteria for granting loans under the provisions of this article the state residency status and home area of the applying dental student and to give priority to those applicants who are dental students desiring to actively practice in specialties experiencing shortages or distribution problems in counties in this state with a population of 50,000 or less according to the United States decennial census of 2020 or any future census state in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this article.

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(d) The board may adopt and prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary or appropriate to administer and carry out the loan program provided for in this article. Such rules and regulations shall provide for fixing the rate of regular interest to accrue on loans granted under the provisions of this article. Such regular rate of interest shall not exceed by more than 2 percent the prime rate published from time to time by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Within such limitation, the regular rate of interest may be increased for new recipients of loans under this article."

SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 31-34-5, relating to service cancelable loans, amounts, repayments, and determination of underserved rural areas, as follows:
"(a)(1) The board shall have the authority to grant to each applicant approved by the board on a one-year renewable basis a service cancelable loan for a period not exceeding four years; provided, however, that for applicants that are dental students, service cancelable loans shall be for a period of four years. The amount of the loan shall be determined by the board, but such amount shall be related to the applicant's outstanding obligations incurred as a direct result of completing medical or health care education and training. (2) A loan or loans to each approved applicant shall be granted on the condition that the full amount of the loan or loans shall be repaid to the State of Georgia in services to be rendered by the applicant's practicing his or her profession in a board approved physician, dentist, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse underserved rural area of Georgia. For each full year of practicing his or her profession in such underserved rural area, the physician, dentist, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse who obtained the loan shall receive credit for the full amount of one year's loan plus regular interest which accrued on such amount."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander E Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M

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Y Barnes N Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S E Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Momtahan Moore
Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M E Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1058. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 33rd, Lumsden of the 12th, Collins of the 71st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander E Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart
Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S E Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M E Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 353. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th and Dixon of the 45th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries; to amend weight and dimension requirements for modular unit transporters; to amend Code Section 45-16-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of power by coroner or county medical examiner and qualifications of those authorized to perform examinations, so as to allow for delegation of duties when death results from an accident upon a highway in certain instances; to amend Code Section 5018-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public

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disclosure not required by a state agency, so as to exempt certain records from public disclosure requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander E Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S E Fleming, T Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kennard E Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver E Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M E Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 424. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Crowe of the 118th, Collins of the 71st, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Stinson of the 150th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1303. By Representatives Stinson of the 150th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 169th, Greene of the 154th and Paris of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring the Shepherd Center; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Jackson of the 128th and Evans of the 89th.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1156. By Representative Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henry C. Baker, Sr., and Ethel Virginia Almeda Ogden Baker; and for other purposes.
HR 1157. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th, Momtahan of the 17th, Ridley of the 22nd, Horner of the 3rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Georgia Foundation; and for other purposes.
HR 1158. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th and Willis of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Fahamu Pecou; and for other purposes.
HR 1159. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pam Joiner for her work on behalf of the children of Berrien County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1160. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alfonzo Boone Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1161. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Park of the 107th, Clark of the 108th and Mughal of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Empowerment Resource Center Inc. upon its 13th annual Hats Off To Women symposium; and for other purposes.
Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 267 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1172 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 19 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 934 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 780 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman

Representative Ballinger of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Juvenile Justice has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 993 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Chairman

Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 907 HB 1100 HB 1235 SB 369

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 1001 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1193 Do Pass SB 110 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

Representative Cooper of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Health has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 174 HB 1081 HB 1183 SB 377

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 924 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1170 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1204 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 45th
Chairman

Representative Sainz of the 180th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Rules has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 1066 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sainz of the 180th
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 467. By Senator Williams of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Baldwin County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications,

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terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 468. By Senator Williams of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4786), so as to provide for staggered terms for the board of commissioners; to provide for initial terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1094. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4786), so as to provide for staggered terms for the board of commissioners; to provide for initial terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1095. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Baldwin County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following communications were received:
Office of Legislative Counsel General Assembly of Georgia
CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION
Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on February 14, 2024, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Curt Thompson was reelected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 7th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2029.

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Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Dewey McClain Honorable Dewey McClain Representative, District 109 CHAIRMAN

/s/ Nikki Merritt Honorable Nikki Merritt Senator, District 9 SECRETARY

Office of Legislative Counsel General Assembly of Georgia

TO:

HONORABLE BRAD RAFFENSPERGER

SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable Curt Thompson has been reelected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 7th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2029.

/s/ Burt Jones HONORABLE BURT JONES LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

/s/ Jon Burns HONORABLE JON BURNS SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Office of Legislative Counsel General Assembly of Georgia

CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION

Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on February 14, 2024, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Daniel Snipes was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 12th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2029.

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Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Butch Parrish Honorable Butch Parrish Representative, District 158 CHAIRMAN

/s/ Lynn Gladney Honorable Lynn Gladney Representative, District 130 SECRETARY

Office of Legislative Counsel General Assembly of Georgia

TO:

HONORABLE BRAD RAFFENSPERGER

SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable Daniel Snipes has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 12th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2029.

/s/ Burt Jones HONORABLE BURT JONES LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

/s/ Jon Burns HONORABLE JON BURNS SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, February 20, 2024, and the motion prevailed.

Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Twenty-Third Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
The following communication was received:
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room #507 E Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 20, 2024
Honorable William L. Reilly Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Clerk:
As Chair of the Fulton Delegation Education Committee, it was my every intent to vote yes in support of HR 804 on February 13, 2024.
Please attach this letter noting my support of HR 804 to the next House Journal.
Thank you.
/s/ Lydia Glaize Representative Lydia Glaize House District 67
LG/lmj
cc: Mr. Noel Maloof, Chief Operations Officer, Fulton County Schools Ms. Lindsey Doss, Fulton County Schools

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J

Collins Cooper Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Daniel Davis DeLoach Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Franklin Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson

Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak

Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz

Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L Smith, M Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Barrett of the 24th, Carter of the 93rd, Cummings of the 39th, Dempsey of the 13th, Draper of the 90th, Frazier of the 126th, Frye of the 122nd, Glaize of the 67th, Holly of the 116th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jenkins of the 136th, Petrea of the 166th, Pirkle of the 169th, Washburn of the 144th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Williams of the 37th, and Willis of the 55th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Ken Philbeck, Compassion Christian Church, Rincon, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

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Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1294. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Greene of the 154th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to authorize the authority to finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects relating to natural gas facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1295. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Jones of the 25th, Corbett of the 174th and Williams of the 148th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to provide for the failure to wear a safety belt or safety restraints for children as admissible evidence in civil actions; to prohibit the failure to wear a safety belt or safety restraints for children as a basis for cancellation of insurance coverage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1296. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Ballinger of the 23rd, New of the 64th, Sainz of the 180th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online internet safety, so as to provide for social media age verification; to provide for definitions; to provide for parental permission; to provide for restrictions on minor's social media account activity; to provide for parental supervision; to provide for the Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Law to investigate complaints; to provide for civil remedies; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for exceptions; to provide for redesignation of certain Code sections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1297. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Clark of the 100th, Bonner of the 73rd, Barrett of the 24th, Ridley of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state and other flags, so as to provide that state and local government agencies buy American when procuring flags of the United States or state flags; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 1298. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Burchett of the 176th and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Brooks County; to identify the

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authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1299. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Greene of the 154th, Mainor of the 56th, Olaleye of the 59th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording relative to property, so as to provide for notice to the owner and deed holder when another deed is filed by another party; to provide for a 45 day waiting period; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1300. By Representative Prince of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-32.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification of assessed taxable value of property and method of computation, resolution or ordinance required for millage rate, and advertisement of intent to increase property tax, so as to revise the advertisement of intent to increase property tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1301. By Representatives Mathiak of the 74th, Camp of the 135th, Hawkins of the 27th and Bennett of the 94th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to require the newborn screening system to include Duchenne muscular dystrophy; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.

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HB 1302. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Hawkins of the 27th, New of the 64th, Oliver of the 82nd, Hugley of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for mandatory maternal mental health screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for Medicaid recipients; to provide for definitions; to provide for specific points during and after pregnancy at which a woman shall receive such screening; to provide for additional screening as deemed necessary by healthcare providers; to provide for mandatory education regarding postpartum depression to women after childbirth; to authorize the department to submit necessary amendment or waiver requests to implement such screening as part of the state Medicaid program; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1304. By Representatives Clark of the 108th and Holly of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-385 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for voting by absentee ballot and advance voting, so as to revise provisions relating to advance voting on certain Saturdays in run-off elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1305. By Representative Clark of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to advance voting; to extend the period of mandatory advance voting; to revise the time for holding runoffs in general and primary elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1306. By Representatives Clark of the 108th and Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 and Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia

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Annotated, relating to regulation of controlled substances and student health in elementary and secondary education, respectively, so as to require prescribers to provide patients with information regarding the risks of physical and psychological dependence from opioids whenever a prescription for an opioid is issued; to require that prescribers provide patients with information about alternative treatment options and the attendant benefits and risks of such; to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1307. By Representatives Holly of the 116th, Olaleye of the 59th, Douglas of the 78th, Reese of the 140th and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to provide for fair market wages for inmate labor; to provide for tracking of inmate labor; to provide for payment for inmate labor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1308. By Representatives Holly of the 116th, Bell of the 75th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Glaize of the 67th and Park of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide for protections for homeowners, condominium owners, and property owners in community associations; to provide for civil causes of action for violations; to provide for civil penalties for violations and the recovery of litigation costs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1309. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th and Barnes of the 86th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-9-923 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissibility of photographs, motion pictures, video recordings, and audio recordings when witness unavailable, so as to provide that creative or artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at

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trial; to provide for a definition; to provide for the presumption of inadmissibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1310. By Representative Moore of the 91st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide that persons doing business in this state shall not expose individuals to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving clear and reasonable warning nor discharge such chemicals into drinking water; to provide for the content and manner of the giving of such warnings; to provide for exceptions; to provide that the Governor shall publish lists of such chemicals; to authorize the Attorney General and, under specified conditions, district attorneys and other persons to seek injunctions and civil penalties; to provide for the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund and its purposes and funding; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1311. By Representatives Moore of the 91st and Cummings of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13A of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dating violence protective orders, so as to provide for substitute service when respondent is avoiding service to delay a hearing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 1154. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Gene R. Tilley and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1155. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Thomas of the 65th and New of the 64th:

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A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Scot Hudson and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1162. By Representatives Stinson of the 150th, Efstration of the 104th, Burchett of the 176th, Carson of the 46th, Camp of the 135th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Michael Anthony Woodall and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1163. By Representative Moore of the 91st:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that revenue derived from the regulation of safe drinking water and toxic enforcement may be dedicated for certain purposes and not deposited into the general fund; to authorize the General Assembly to create the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1279 HB 1281 HB 1283 HB 1285 HB 1287 HB 1289 HB 1291 HB 1293 HR 1134 HR 1136 SB 430

HB 1280 HB 1282 HB 1284 HB 1286 HB 1288 HB 1290 HB 1292 HB 1303 HR 1135 SB 349 SB 443

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1229 HB 1236 HB 1242 HB 1246 HB 1249

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1230 HB 1241 HB 1243 HB 1248 HB 1250

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Collins of the 71st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 957 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1165 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 71st
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 598 Do Pass HB 1050 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1175 Do Pass

HB 880 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1096 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 33rd
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 403 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1116 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1090 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1167 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 23rd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 793 HB 987 HB 995

Professional counselors; authorize applicants enrolled in a master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing exam; provisions (RegI-Barton-5th) Education; grants; revise definition of qualified local school system school by reducing the minimum required millage rate or equivalent millage rate from 14 mills to 10 mills (Substitute)(Ed-Cannon-172nd) Education; administration of a nationally recognized multiple-aptitude battery assessment that predicts success in the military to certain public school students; require (Substitute)(Ed-Bonner-73rd)

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HB 1020 Income tax credit; military zones that qualify for designation as less developed areas; revise (SBD-Sainz-180th)

Structured Rule

HB 946

Special district mass transportation sales and use tax; intergovernmental agreements; revise requirements (Substitute)(W&M-Hawkins-27th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1229. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for the sale of property; to provide for penalties; to provide for an independent school system; to provide for public utilities; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for fire and police departments and chiefs thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for prior ordinances and pending matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1230. By Representative Greene of the 154th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Edison, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3751), so as to authorize the municipal court to collect a technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1236. By Representatives New of the 64th, Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st and Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Douglas County, approved April 1, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3606), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3847), and an Act approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3863), so as to add a third judge for the State Court of Douglas County; to provide for the appointment of the initial additional judge and the election of successors; to provide for terms of office of said additional judge and successors to such judge; to update certain provisions to account for additional judges; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1241. By Representatives Stoner of the 40th, Cummings of the 39th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3951), so as to revise the compensation of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1242. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Bell of the 75th, Holly of the 116th, Burnough of the 77th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Clayton County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1243. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Cummings of the 39th, Williams of the 37th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3675), so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1246. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Cummings of the 39th, Williams of the 37th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4317), so as to change the compensation of judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1248. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1249. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1250. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger

Cooper Y Corbett
Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis

Y Henderson Hilton
Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks
Miller Y Mitchell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S
Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 212. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Gooch of the 51st, Anderson of the 24th, Summers of the 13th, Hickman of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts, and Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, respectively, so as to end activities and duties of probate court judges relating to elections; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 322. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Gooch of the 51st, Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th and Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide for an increase in dues; to provide for an increase in the sum to be paid for purchasing prior service credit; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 341. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dolezal of the 27th, Brass of the 28th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to revise committee names; to repeal provisions relating to inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies and certain procedures of the General Assembly; to make conforming changes throughout the Code; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 436. By Senators Watson of the 11th, Goodman of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th, Walker III of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1B of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of farm use vehicles, so as to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 448. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Strickland of the 17th, Kennedy of the 18th and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to codify principles of law derived from decisions of the state Supreme Court; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1141. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th and Mathis of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Telfair County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead up to a maximum amount; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1143. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th and Mathis of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Telfair County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead up to a maximum amount; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 388. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has disagreed to the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate.
SB 13. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Payne of the 54th, Beach of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 9-13-161, 44-14-162, and 48-4-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to where and when sales under execution held and change of place of public sales by court order, sales made on foreclosure under power of sale, and procedures for sales under tax levies and executions, respectively, so as to authorize online public sales under tax levies and executions; to provide a time frame for sales of real estate under foreclosure powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Committee was instructed to renew its conference with the House and prepare a new report.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 212. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Gooch of the 51st, Anderson of the 24th, Summers of the 13th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts, and Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, respectively, so as to end activities and duties of probate court judges relating to elections; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 322. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Gooch of the 51st, Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th and Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide for an increase in dues; to provide for an increase in the sum to be paid for purchasing prior service credit; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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SB 341. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dolezal of the 27th, Brass of the 28th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to revise committee names; to repeal provisions relating to inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies and certain procedures of the General Assembly; to make conforming changes throughout the Code; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 436. By Senators Watson of the 11th, Goodman of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th, Walker III of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1B of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of farm use vehicles, so as to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
SB 448. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Strickland of the 17th, Kennedy of the 18th and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to codify principles of law derived from decisions of the state Supreme Court; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Code Revision.
SB 467. By Senator Williams of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Baldwin County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for

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definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 468. By Senator Williams of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4786), so as to provide for staggered terms for the board of commissioners; to provide for initial terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
Pursuant to HR 829, the House commended the Georgia FFA Association and recognized February 20, 2024, as FFA Day at the state capitol.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Yearta of the 152nd et al., Parrish of the 158th et al., Reeves of the 99th, Draper of the 90th et al., Sharper of the 177th et al., Douglas of the 78th et al., Reese of the 140th et al., Taylor of the 92nd et al., Frazier of the 126th et al., Stinson of the 150th et al., Schofield of the 63rd et al., Dickey of the 145th et al., and Houston of the 170th.
The House stood at ease.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Jones of the 60th.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Special Rules:

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HR 1066. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Sainz of the 180th, Hilton of the 48th, Gullett of the 19th, Thomas of the 21st and others:

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear Republic of Iran and condemning violations of human rights and state sponsored terrorism by the Iranian government; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 793. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Hatchett of the 155th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Cooper of the 45th and Dempsey of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licensing provisions regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to authorize applicants for a license in social work enrolled in a master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing examination in their final semester of the program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel
Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks
Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Schofield Y Scoggins
Scott Y Seabaugh
Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kelley Kendrick
Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Suite 608-B
Atlanta, GA 30334

February 20, 2024

Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To the Clerk of the House,

On February 20th, I missed a vote and would like the official record to reflect a vote of a Yes on HB 793.

Thank you.

/s/ Rep. Kim Schofield Rep. Kim Schofield, D63
HB 987. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Erwin of the 32nd, Burchett of the 176th, Yearta of the 152nd, Leverett of the 123rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-165 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equalization grants, annual calculations, and allocation, so as to revise the definition of the term "qualified local school system school" by reducing the minimum required millage rate or equivalent millage rate from 14 mills to 10 mills; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 20-2-165 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equalization grants, annual calculations, and allocation, so as to revise the definition of the term "qualified local school system school" by reducing the minimum required millage rate or effective millage rate from 14 mills to 10 mills; to provide for 25 percent reduction of equalization grant awards for local school systems whose millage rate or effective millage rate does not meet the minimum requirement; to require annual reporting by the Department of Education; to repeal a definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 20-2-165 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equalization grants, annual calculations, and allocation, is amended by repealing paragraph (5.1) of subsection (a), revising paragraph (9) of subsection (a), and adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(9) 'Qualified local school system' is defined as any local school system: (A) Having an assessed valuation per weighted full-time equivalent count for the year of the digest which is below the guaranteed valuation; (B) Having an effective millage rate greater than the millage rate applied to calculate the local five mill share pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-164; and (C) Beginning July 1, 2015, having a millage rate or an equivalent millage of at least 12 mills; beginning July 1, 2016, having a millage rate or an equivalent millage of at least 12 1/2 mills; beginning July 1, 2017, having a millage rate or an equivalent millage of at least 13 mills; beginning July 1, 2018, having a millage rate or an equivalent millage of at least 13 1/2 mills; beginning July 1, 2019, and thereafter, having a millage rate or an equivalent millage of at least 14 mills July 1, 2024, and thereafter, having a millage rate or an effective millage rate of at least 10 mills."
"(d.1) If, after a local school system's equalization grant has been calculated for the ensuing fiscal year as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, such school system decreases the actual or effective millage levied against its digest for maintenance and

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operation to an amount below the minimum amount required in subparagraph (a)(9)(C) of this Code section, a midterm adjustment in such school system's equalization grant shall be made such that the total equalization grant amount awarded to such school system is reduced to an amount equal to 75 percent of the initial equalization grant amount." "(f) Each year, the Department of Education shall prepare a report of each local school system that received an equalization grant the previous fiscal year. Such report shall include for each local school system the initial equalization grant amount, the midterm adjustment to the equalization grant, and the total amount of equalization grants received in the previous ten years. Such report shall also identify each local school system that received an equalization grant during the previous fiscal year while having a millage rate or an effective millage rate of less than 10 mills for the period of time upon which the calculation of such equalization grant was based. Each year by September 1, the Department of Education shall provide such report to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Appropriations Committee, the House Committee on Education, the Senate Education and Youth Committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the director of the House Budget and Research Office."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya N Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks
Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch N Paris

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend

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Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin N Martin Y Martinez

Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tran VACANT 125 VACANT 139
Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 12.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 995. By Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Cannon of the 172nd, Ballard of the 147th, Sainz of the 180th and Wade of the 9th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to require the administration of a nationally recognized multiple-aptitude battery assessment that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military to public school students in grades 11 and 12 who choose to participate; to prohibit the use of assessment results in education accountability programs; to provide for parents and guardians to opt their children out of participating in such assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to require the administration of a nationally recognized multiple-aptitude battery assessment that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military to public school students in grades 11 and 12 who choose to participate; to

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provide for parents and guardians to opt their children out of participating in such assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-281.2. (a) Each public school and local school system with students enrolled in grades 11 and 12 shall select and administer to public school students enrolled in grades 11 and 12 who choose to participate a nationally recognized multiple-aptitude battery assessment that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. Such administration shall occur during normal school hours and shall be made available school wide and system wide. All students enrolled in grades 11 and 12 shall have the opportunity to participate at least once in the administration of such assessment. (b) In the event that a parent or guardian of a student elects for their child not to participate in the administration of an assessment provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, such student's school or school system shall not administer the assessment to that student."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner

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Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 173, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1020. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Ballard of the 147th, Burchett of the 176th, LaHood of the 175th and Blackmon of the 146th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to revise the military zones that qualify for designation as less developed areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L

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Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 174, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 946. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, McCollum of the 30th, Cox of the 28th, Erwin of the 32nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to revise requirements for intergovernmental agreements between counties and qualified municipalities for collection of such tax; to provide for standards for disbursement of proceeds for municipalities absent from an intergovernmental agreement; to revise the maximum amount and time frame for the collection of such tax when an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into between a county and all qualified municipalities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to require intergovernmental agreements between counties and qualified municipalities for collection of such tax; to provide for requirements for such intergovernmental agreements; to provide for standards for disbursement of proceeds for municipalities absent from an intergovernmental agreement; to revise the maximum amount and time frame for the collection of such tax when an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into between a county and all qualified municipalities; to make conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, is amended in Code Section 48-8-260, relating to definitions, by revising subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) as follows:
"(B) The retirement of previously incurred general obligation debt with respect only to such purposes as identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, but only if an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into under this part;"
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 48-8-262, relating to notice, agreement memorializing levy and rate of tax, rate, and resolution required, by revising subsections (b) through (d) as follows:
"(b)(1) Following the meeting required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section and prior to any tax being imposed under this part, the county and all qualified municipalities therein may shall execute an intergovernmental agreement memorializing their agreement to the levy of a tax and the rate of such tax. (2) If an The intergovernmental agreement authorized required by paragraph (1) of this subsection is entered into, it shall, at a minimum, include the following:
(A) A list of the projects and purposes qualifying as transportation purposes proposed to be funded from the tax, including an expenditure of at least 30 percent of the estimated revenue from the tax on projects consistent with the state-wide strategic transportation plan as defined in paragraph (6) of subsection (a) of Code Section 322-22;

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(B) The estimated or projected dollar amounts allocated for each transportation purpose from proceeds from the tax; (C) The procedures for distributing proceeds from the tax to qualified municipalities; (D) A schedule for distributing proceeds from the tax to qualified municipalities which shall include the priority or order in which transportation purposes will be fully or partially funded; (E) A provision that all transportation purposes included in the agreement shall be funded from proceeds from the tax except as otherwise agreed; (F) A provision that proceeds from the tax shall be maintained in separate accounts and utilized exclusively for the specified purposes; (G) Record-keeping and audit procedures necessary to carry out the purposes of this part; and (H) Such other provisions as the county and qualified municipalities choose to address. (c)(1) If an intergovernmental agreement is entered into by the county and all qualified municipalities, the rate of the tax may be up to 1 percent. (2) If an intergovernmental agreement is not entered into by the county and all qualified municipalities, the maximum rate of the tax shall not exceed 0.75 percent and such rate shall be determined by the governing authority of the county. If an intergovernmental agreement is entered into by the county and one or more qualified municipalities within the special district, and the combined population of the territory of all qualified municipalities lying within the special district which are absent from the agreement is less than one-half of the total population of the territory of all qualified municipalities lying within the special district, then the rate of the tax may be up to 1 percent, provided that such intergovernmental agreement provides for the percentage or the proceeds of the tax collected pursuant to this part that each absent municipality is to receive, which shall not be less than the absent municipality minimum percentage. (2) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Absent municipality minimum percentage' means, for any given absent municipality, the product of the absent municipality ratio and the percentage of the total proceeds in the intergovernmental agreement that are not allocated to the county. (B) 'Absent municipality ratio' means, for any given municipality, the sum of its municipal population ratio and its municipal centerline mile ratio. (C) 'Municipal centerline mile ratio' means, for any given municipality, the product of 0.67 multiplied by the quotient of the municipality's total paved and unpaved centerline road miles within the special district divided by the total paved and unpaved centerline road miles for all municipal roads within the special district. (D) 'Municipal population ratio' means, for any given municipality, the product of 0.33 multiplied by the quotient of the municipality's population which is located inside the special district divided by the total municipal population of the special district. (3)(A) For purposes of determining population in this subsection, the most recent census estimates published by the Bureau of the Census of the United States

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Department of Commerce prior to the date the intergovernmental agreement was entered into shall be used. (B) For purposes of determining the paved and unpaved centerline road miles, the most recent annual certification of paved and unpaved centerline road miles submitted by a local government to the Georgia Department of Transportation prior to the date the intergovernmental agreement was entered into shall be used. (4) Any intergovernmental agreement entered into pursuant to this subsection shall provide for the disbursement of proceeds in an amount which shall account for 100 percent. (d)(1) As soon as practicable after the meeting between the governing authorities of the county and qualified municipalities and the execution of an intergovernmental agreement, if applicable, the governing authority of the county shall by a majority vote on a resolution offered for such purpose submit the list of transportation purposes and the question of whether the tax should be approved to electors of the special district in the next scheduled election and shall notify the county election superintendent within the special district by forwarding to the superintendent a copy of such resolution calling for the imposition of the tax. Such list, or a digest thereof, shall be available during regular business hours in the office of the county clerk. (2) The resolution authorized by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall describe: (A) The specific transportation purposes to be funded; (B) The approximate cost of such transportation purposes, which shall be the maximum amount of net proceeds to be raised by the tax; provided, however, that, if an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the maximum amount of net proceeds to be raised shall correspond to the period of time the tax shall be imposed as set forth in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; and (C) The maximum period of time, to be stated in calendar years, for which the tax may be imposed and the rate thereof. The maximum period of time for the imposition of the tax shall not exceed five years; provided, however, that, if an intergovernmental agreement is entered into by a county and all qualified municipalities within the special district, the maximum period of time for the imposition of the tax shall not exceed six years."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-263, relating to ballot question, expenses of election, resubmission of question, and general obligation debt, as follows:
"(d)(1) If the intergovernmental agreement, if applicable, and proposal include the authority to issue general obligation debt and if more than one-half of the votes cast are in favor of the proposal, then the authority to issue such debt in accordance with Article IX, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is given to the proper officers of the county or qualified municipality; otherwise, such debt shall not be issued. If the

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authority to issue such debt is so approved by the voters, then such debt may be issued without further approval by the voters."
SECTION 4. Said part is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8-264, relating to timing of tax, as follows:
"(3) As of the end of the calendar quarter during which the commissioner determines that the tax will have raised revenues sufficient to provide to the special district net proceeds equal to or greater than the amount specified as the maximum amount of net proceeds to be raised by the tax; provided, however, that, if an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8-262 by the county and all qualified municipalities therein, the tax shall cease to be imposed on the final day of the maximum period of time specified for the imposition of the tax in the resolution."
SECTION 5. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-267, relating to procedure for disbursement of proceeds from taxation, as follows:
"48-8-267. (a) The proceeds of the tax collected by the commissioner in each special district under this part shall be disbursed as soon as practicable after collection as follows:
(1) One percent of the amount collected shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury in order to defray the costs of administration; and (2) Except for the percentage provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the remaining proceeds of the tax shall be distributed:
(A) Pursuant pursuant to the terms of the intergovernmental agreement, if applicable; or (B) If no intergovernmental agreement has been entered into, in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section. (b) In the event an intergovernmental agreement has not been entered into, then distribution of the proceeds shall be as follows: (1) The state auditor shall determine the most recent three fiscal years for which an audit under Code Section 36-81-7 has been made; (2) Utilizing the audit information under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the county and each qualified municipality shall receive a proportional amount of proceeds of the tax based upon the amount of expenditures made for transportation in the most recent three fiscal years. The proportional amount for the county and each qualified municipality shall be determined by dividing the average expended on transportation during the most recent three fiscal years by the county or qualified municipality by the aggregate average expended on transportation by the county and all qualified municipalities in the special district during the most recent three fiscal years. Amounts expended on transportation include transportation maintenance and operation costs and shall correspond with classifications and subclassifications specified in the local

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government uniform chart of accounts under subsection (e) of Code Section 36-81-3 within section 4200, including noncapital expenditures within sections 4210-4270, and shall be reported in the local government audit. Total general fund expenditures by the local government within these categories shall be specified in the footnotes of the audited financial statement. If such transportation expenditures include maintenance and operation costs to support local government airport and transit operations, reported in functions 7561 and 7563 of the uniform chart, the general fund costs for those functions shall be included in the footnotes of the local government's audited financial report; and (3) Following the determinations made pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection and at least 30 days prior to the referendum, the state auditor shall certify the appropriate distribution percentages to the commissioner and the commissioner shall utilize such percentages for the distribution of proceeds for the term of the tax."
SECTION 6. Said part is further amended by revising subsections (c), (d), and (e) and subparagraph (f)(1)(B) of Code Section 48-8-269.5, relating to accounting required and record-keeping requirements, as follows:
"(c) The intergovernmental agreement, if applicable, and resolution calling for the imposition of the tax may specify that all of the proceeds of the tax will be used for payment of general obligation debt issued in conjunction with the imposition of the tax, and, in that event, such proceeds shall be solely for such purpose except as otherwise provided in subsection (f) of this Code section. (d) The intergovernmental agreement, if applicable, and resolution calling for the imposition of the tax may specify that a part of the proceeds of the tax will be used for payment of general obligation debt issued in conjunction with the imposition of the tax. The intergovernmental agreement, if applicable, and resolution shall specifically state the other purposes for which such proceeds will be used. In such a case, no part of the net proceeds from the tax received in any year shall be used for such other purposes until all debt service requirements of the general obligation debt for that year have first been satisfied from the account in which the proceeds of the tax are placed. (e) The resolution calling for the imposition of the tax may specify that no general obligation debt is to be issued in conjunction with the imposition of the tax. The intergovernmental agreement, if applicable, and resolution shall specifically state the purpose or purposes for which the proceeds will be used."
"(B) If the special district receives from the tax net proceeds in excess of the maximum cost of the transportation projects and purposes stated in the resolution calling for the imposition of the tax or in excess of the actual cost of such projects and purposes, then such excess proceeds shall be subject to and applied as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection unless otherwise specified in the intergovernmental agreement, if applicable."

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SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. This Act shall not be applicable to or affect any intergovernmental agreement entered into prior to such effective date.

SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper
Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts E Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 173, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 424. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Crowe of the 118th, Collins of the 71st, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Corbett of the 174th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1338. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Meeks of the 178th, Cannon of the 172nd, Townsend of the 179th, Smith of the 70th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968," so as to provide for a three-year moratorium on the acceptance of applications for new permits by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources for surface mining utilizing dragline mining for heavy mineral sands; to prohibit tolling; to provide for administrative and judicial review and affirmation by operation of law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

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Representative Parrish of the 158th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1339. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Burns of the 159th, Hawkins of the 27th, Beverly of the 143rd and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise relative to certificate of need; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to extend the sunset provision; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the creation of the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission; to provide for its members; to provide for its purpose and duties; to provide for assistance from experts and consultants; to provide for semiannual reports; to provide for the automatic repeal of the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
Representative Stephens of the 164th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
Representative Stephens of the 164th withdrew his motion.
Representative Bell of the 75th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil:
HB 990. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th, Carpenter of the 4th, Evans of the 57th and Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-9-923 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissibility of photographs, motion

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pictures, video recordings, and audio recordings when witness available, so as to provide that creative and artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 820 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1151 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 352 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1126 Do Pass HB 1303 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Wade of the 9th et al., Stephens of the 164th et al., Kennard of the 101st, Burchett of the 176th, Blackmon of the 146th et al., Anulewicz of the 42nd, Townsend of the 179th et al., Ridley of the 6th, and Draper of the 90th.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1170. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st and Jackson of the 68th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs; and for other purposes.

HR 1171. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st and Jackson of the 68th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Otis Williams; and for other purposes.

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HR 1172. By Representatives Tran of the 80th, Romman of the 97th, Panitch of the 51st, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Hilton of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Uchida Sensei and the Taido Karate School; and for other purposes.
HR 1173. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert J. "Bobby" Gurley, Sr., and for other purposes.
HR 1174. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st and Jackson of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Glynn Turman; and for other purposes.
HR 1175. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Marin of the 96th, Hong of the 103rd, Martinez of the 111th, Romman of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1176. By Representatives Taylor of the 92nd, Bennett of the 94th, Mitchell of the 88th, Williams of the 168th and Hugley of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson; and for other purposes.
HR 1177. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Bell of the 75th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th, Burnough of the 77th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing February 20, 2024, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1178. By Representative Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Anthony "Tony" Roberts upon the occasion of his forthcoming retirement in June; and for other purposes.
HR 1179. By Representatives Holly of the 116th, Olaleye of the 59th, Kendrick of the 95th and Barnes of the 86th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending DJ "Calvin da Coordinator" Davis; and for other purposes.
HR 1180. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st and Jackson of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jean Carn; and for other purposes.
HR 1181. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Adairsville High School JROTC program; and for other purposes.
HR 1182. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Mughal of the 105th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Pat Houston; and for other purposes.
HR 1183. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION commending Keith Thompson; and for other purposes.
HR 1184. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Mughal of the 105th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the authors of Beyond Boundaries: Inspiring Leaders in Business and Community; and for other purposes.
HR 1185. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Mughal of the 105th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jacqueline Mohair; and for other purposes.
HR 1186. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Mughal of the 105th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the graduates of the TIUA School of Business; and for other purposes.
HR 1187. By Representatives Kendrick of the 95th, Jones of the 25th, Thomas of the 21st and Clark of the 108th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing 2024 Tech Demo Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1188. By Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Willis of the 55th, Carpenter of the 4th, Reese of the 140th, Olaleye of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael S. "Killer Mike" Render; and for other purposes.
HR 1189. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, Hitchens of the 161st, Franklin of the 160th and Westbrook of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Hyundai Motor Group's dedication to the State of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2024, as Hyundai Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1190. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Veronica Maldonado-Torres; and for other purposes.
HR 1191. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Liga de Campeones program; and for other purposes.
HR 1192. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Glaize of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Rosalind Sconiers for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1193. By Representative Fleming of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chris Haymore on his outstanding public service as an educator; and for other purposes.
HR 1194. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Dempsey of the 13th, Gullett of the 19th, Hutchinson of the 106th and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 1195. By Representatives Newton of the 127th, Prince of the 132nd, Frazier of the 126th, Howard of the 129th and Gladney of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION commending the leaders of Greater Augusta, the Leadership Augusta Class of 2024, alumni of the Leadership Augusta Program, and those working diligently to move the Greater Augusta community forward and recognizing February 21, 2024, as Greater Augusta Day and Leadership Augusta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1196. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Holland of the 54th and Bell of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2024, as Nurses Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1197. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Hagan of the 156th, Daniel of the 117th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Georgia Commission on Women Champions for Change Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1198. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Jones of the 25th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Cooper of the 45th and Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 25th anniversary of Peer Support and the Associated Certified Peer Specialists Workforce; and for other purposes.
HR 1199. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Smith of the 138th, Barton of the 5th, Glaize of the 67th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia special education teachers; and for other purposes.
HR 1200. By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Smith of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Audrey Kittila, Miss Cobb County 2024; and for other purposes.
HR 1201. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilwoman Dr. Sharon Keitt Bennett; and for other purposes.

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HR 1202. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2024, as Dr. Derricka Harwell Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1203. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as The Warren Huntley Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1204. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Girls Empowerment Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1205. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Dr. Debra Farley; and for other purposes.
HR 1206. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2024, as Dr. Saloam Bey Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1207. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Cooper of the 45th, McCollum of the 30th, Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Red Cross and recognizing March 2024 as Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes
HR 1208. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Scoggins of the 14th, Barrett of the 24th and Knight of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2023 Technical College System of Georgia awards winners; and for other purposes.
HR 1209. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Scoggins of the 14th, Barrett of the 24th and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Janette Velez; and for other purposes.

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HR 1210. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Scoggins of the 14th, Barrett of the 24th, Hawkins of the 27th and Erwin of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kayla Hill; and for other purposes.
HR 1211. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Scoggins of the 14th, Barrett of the 24th and Williams of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ms. Adrienne Baldwin; and for other purposes.
HR 1212. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Scoggins of the 14th, Barrett of the 24th, Gladney of the 130th and Frazier of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tara Jenkins; and for other purposes.
HR 1213. By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Smith of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Carrington Manous, Miss Cobb County's Teen 2024; and for other purposes.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Twenty-Fourth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Collins Cooper Corbett Cox Crowe

Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B E Evans, S Fleming Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton

Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin

Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts

Romman Sainz Sampson Schofield Scoggins E Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, M Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, N Williamson E Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Barnes of the 86th, Beverly of the 143rd, Burnough of the 77th, Cannon of the 58th, Carter of the 93rd, Clark of the 108th, Crawford

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of the 84th, Draper of the 90th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Pirkle of the 169th, Sharper of the 177th, Washburn of the 144th, Werkheiser of the 157th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Don Belcher, River of Life Baptist Church, St. Marys, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1312. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Hagan of the 156th and McCollum of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to regulation and taxation of electricity used as motor fuel and electric vehicle charging stations, approved May 2, 2023, (Ga. L. 2023, p. 376/SB 146), so as to extend the effective date of provisions relative to regulative authority of the Department

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of Agriculture and revenue and taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation.
HB 1313. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Bell of the 75th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th and Scott of the 76th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of an eviction mediation program fee by the Magistrate Court of Clayton County; to identify the authorized uses of such fee; to provide for the termination of such fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1314. By Representatives Romman of the 97th, Gunter of the 8th, Au of the 50th, Camp of the 135th and Stoner of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to designate emergency medical services, including ambulance service, as an essential service in this state; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1315. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Meeks of the 178th, Corbett of the 174th, Jones of the 25th, Campbell of the 171st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide exemption from all ad valorem taxes for aircraft used exclusively for the aerial application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, seeds, or other agricultural products; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1316. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cordele, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4122), so as to transition the office of chairperson to at large commission member; to provide for a mayor to be selected by and among the commission members; to redesignate the office of vice chairperson to mayor pro tempore; to revise voting and quorum provisions related to the commission; to make conforming changes; to provide that the city manager shall recommend the annual budget to the commission in place of the chairperson; to provide that the chairperson on the effective date of this Act shall become the initial at large commission member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1317. By Representative Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to repeal provisions regarding fornication and adultery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1318. By Representative Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to repeal Chapter 10, relating to the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee, and designate it as reserved; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1319. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Hong of the 103rd, Mughal of the 105th, McCollum of the 30th and Reeves of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for the full value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 70 years of age or over, approved May 6, 2005, (Ga. L. 2005 p. 3893), so as to lower the age for the exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional

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requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1320. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Hong of the 103rd, Mughal of the 105th, McCollum of the 30th and Reeves of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $22,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of the City of Buford, approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3890), so as to increase the exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1321. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Holland of the 54th and Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit condominium associations, property owners' associations, and homeowners' associations from preventing property owners from installing solar energy devices on common roofs or roof structures; to provide for burden of costs for removal and reinstallation of solar energy devices to allow for repair of common roofs or roof structures; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1322. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 124th, Williams of the 148th, Pirkle of the 169th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Hemp Farming Act," so as to regulate consumable hemp products; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of delta-9-THC concentration; to require such products be packaged in certain containers; to provide restrictions on the sale of consumable hemp products; to provide restrictions on advertisements of such

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products; to provide for a restriction on the location of retail establishments that sell such products; to provide restrictions on the advertisement or representation of such retail establishments; to conform terminology; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1323. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Bonner of the 73rd, Davis of the 87th, Gladney of the 130th, Tarvin of the 2nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act," so as to provide certain protections for veterans and other eligible persons applying for military benefits; to provide for limitations; to provide for violations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HB 1324. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Efstration of the 104th, Williamson of the 112th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 169th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to exempt ride share network services from vicarious liability for actions of ride share drivers by virtue of such ride share network service owning, operating, or maintaining a digital or internet network; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1325. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Gaines of the 120th, Kelley of the 16th, Oliver of the 82nd and Crowe of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for certain senior citizens who volunteer with local governments in an amount to be determined by such local governments; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for approval and identification of

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additional terms and conditions by local governing authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1326. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Jasperse of the 11th, Hawkins of the 27th and Cooper of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for certain provisions relating to Schedule I controlled substances, Schedule III controlled substances, and Schedule IV controlled substances; to provide for certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drugs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1327. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Williams of the 37th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a system of public schools for the City of Marietta in the County of Cobb, approved December 29, 1890 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 1014), as amended particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, 3701), so as to provide for compensation of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1328. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Paris of the 142nd, Gladney of the 130th, Barnes of the 86th, Campbell of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to add a program for students living in poverty to the table of quality basic education instructional programs with weights and student-teacher ratios; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1329. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Kelley of the 16th, Neal of the 79th and Williams of the 168th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of fantasy contests in this state; to provide for additional powers and duties of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to exclude any consideration paid to a fantasy contest operator licensee from the definition of "bet"; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt entry fees for fantasy contests; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HB 1330. By Representatives Stoner of the 40th, Cummings of the 39th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "South Cobb Development Authority Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3772), as amended, so as to change the name of the authority to the Mableton Development Authority; to revise the short title; to revise provisions related to the selection of membership of the authority; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for the selection of board officers; to revise the geographical area of operations of the authority; to revise the purposes and objectives of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1331. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Gullett of the 19th, Reeves of the 99th and Crowe of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of criminal procedure, so as to require each district attorney's office to post certain information concerning cases to the office's website if such a website exists; to provide for records and public disclosure if such office does not have a website; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records, so as to require certain information about pending investigations or prosecution of criminal or unlawful activity to be subject to

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public disclosure; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1332. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Newton of the 127th, Hatchett of the 155th, Clark of the 100th and Stinson of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other healthcare facilities, so as to prohibit healthcare facilities from instituting any policy that limits patients' abilities to be visited by a legal representative as a condition precedent to obtaining or maintaining a permit to operate a healthcare facility; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for reasonable safety precautions; to authorize temporary suspension or termination of access of a legal representative; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1333. By Representatives Evans of the 89th, Drenner of the 85th, Davis of the 87th, Roberts of the 52nd, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to authorize county and municipal law enforcement agencies to employ civilian personnel to investigate traffic accidents involving property damage; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for the establishment of a training program for civilian traffic investigators by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the uniform rules of the road, so as to authorize civilian traffic investigators to assist in directing and regulating the flow of traffic; to provide that civilian traffic investigators utilize uniform motor vehicle accident reports and reporting procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1334. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Crowe of the 118th, Kelley of the 16th, Hitchens of the 161st and Vance of the 133rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 16-3-24.2 and 51-11-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to immunity from prosecution and exception, and immunity from civil liability for threat or use of force in defense of habitation, respectively, so as to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1335. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Rhodes of the 124th, Williams of the 148th, Gaines of the 120th and Washburn of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to revise staffing requirements for personal care homes, assisted living communities, and memory care centers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1336. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Mathiak of the 74th, Lumsden of the 12th and Hawkins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to allow a plan sponsor of a health benefit plan to consent on behalf of a covered person to the electronic transmittal or electronic posting of such plan; to allow the covered person to opt out of such electronic transmittal or electronic posting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1337. By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Adesanya of the 43rd and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Mableton to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1340. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Powell of the 33rd, Ballard of the 147th, Ridley of the 6th and Momtahan of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to practice of applied behavior analysis, so as to provide for credentialing of qualified behavior analysts and qualified autism services practitioner-supervisors; to revise definitions; to provide for board membership; to provide for licensure qualifications; to provide for temporary licenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1341. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, DeLoach of the 167th, Townsend of the 179th, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate white shrimp as the official state crustacean; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 1342. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Hawkins of the 27th, McClain of the 109th and Mainor of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of American Indian human remains and burial objects, so as to revise the membership of the Council on American Indian Concerns; to revise addresses of American Indian Tribes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 1343. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Stephens of the 164th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally,

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so as to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation treatments; to provide for requirements; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1344. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Silcox of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, so as to allow for certain officials on the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council to be represented by a delegate or agent; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to social services relative to children and adolescents with severe emotional problems, so as to repeal a provision relating to the submission of an annual report by the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1345. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Clark of the 108th, Holly of the 116th, Holland of the 54th and Scott of the 76th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council generally, so as to provide for a minimum number of basic training courses for peace officers and required content of such courses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HR 1164. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Buckner of the 137th, Reese of the 140th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of the Honorable Richard H. Smith and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.
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HR 1165. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Carpenter of the 4th, Scoggins of the 14th, Jasperse of the 11th and Collins of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the qualifications, duties, and salary of the school superintendent shall be established by the board of education as provided by general law and to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law that local school superintendents shall be elected by voters as an alternative to being appointed by local boards of education, if approved by local referendum; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 1166. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Houston of the 170th, Dickey of the 145th, Williams of the 148th and Campbell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Exchange, Storage, and Bond Coverage of Agricultural Products, Grain, and Livestock; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HR 1167. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th and Campbell of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION to ratify an amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 1168. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 106th, Frye of the 122nd, McClain of the 109th, Holly of the 116th and Alexander of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the legalization and regulation of the cultivation, transportation, and sale of marijuana and marijuana-infused products; to permit individuals 21 years of age or older to possess and use limited amounts of marijuana for personal use; to provide for the imposition of tax on the sale of marijuana; to provide for dedication of fees and taxes from the sale of marijuana; to provide for resentencing and record restriction for certain marijuana convictions; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

HR 1169. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 106th, Beverly of the 143rd, Park of the 107th, Prince of the 132nd, Frye of the 122nd and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Economic Advantages of Marijuana Legalization; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1294 HB 1296 HB 1298 HB 1300 HB 1302 HB 1305 HB 1307 HB 1309 HB 1311 HB 1339 HR 1155 HR 1163 SB 322 SB 436 SB 467

HB 1295 HB 1297 HB 1299 HB 1301 HB 1304 HB 1306 HB 1308 HB 1310 HB 1338 HR 1154 HR 1162 SB 212 SB 341 SB 448 SB 468

Representative Dickey of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1127 Do Pass HB 1237 Do Pass SB 410 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 145th
Chairman
Representative Parsons of the 44th District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1220 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman
Representative Hawkins of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 441 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1264 Do Pass HR 1133 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman
Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 910 HB 1240 HB 1251 HR 598

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1218 HB 1247 HB 1267 HR 1042

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman

Representative Carson of the 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 481 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 24th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

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Modified Structured Rule

HB 896
HB 904 HB 1054 HB 1072 HB 1077

Domestic relations; process by which individuals may change their married surname to previous surname following divorce; provide (Substitute) (Judy-New-64th) Professions and businesses; contractors; change certain provisions (Substitute)(RegI-Vance-133rd) Motor vehicles; issuance of refusal to sign citation; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Neal-79th) Health; drug repository program; revise definitions; provide for pharmacist to pharmacy technician ratios (Hth-Cooper-45th) Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; grant program to provide funding to eligible institutions for additional behavioral health workforce training positions; create (PH-Cooper-45th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 232. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Tillery of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st and Strickland of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for probate court fees; to provide for funding of the State Children's Trust Fund; to revise provisions regarding additional fees; to amend Code Section 25-10-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display, application, imposition of conditions as to granting of permit, duration and transfer of permit, disposition of excess fireworks, and fees, and Chapter 6 of Title 29 of the O.C.G.A., relating to judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds, so as to repeal a provision regarding compensation of probate court judges; to provide for related matters;

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to provide for an effective date and applicability; repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 360. By Senators Hickman of the 4th, Dixon of the 45th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-260 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to capital outlay funds in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that capital outlay funds may be used for educational facilities for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided by the school system; to provide that student projection counts may include prekindergarten; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 370. By Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Hatchett of the 50th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to posting model notice with human trafficking hotline information in business and on internet, so as to require certain establishments to post human trafficking hotline information; to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide for human trafficking awareness training for board members; to provide for inspections of massage therapy practices; to require licensees to display a photograph along with their massage therapy practice licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 374. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Strickland of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th, Halpern of the 39th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Act of 2021," so as to change provisions relating to land surveyor interns and professional land surveyors; to provide for educational requirements; to provide for apprenticeships; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 449. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Payne of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certification as nursing aid and employer sponsored training and

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competency examination program, to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to personnel regarding emergency medical services; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licensed practical nurses; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 232. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Tillery of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for probate court fees; to provide for funding of the State Children's Trust Fund; to revise provisions regarding additional fees; to amend Code Section 25-10-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display, application, imposition of conditions as to granting of permit, duration and transfer of permit, disposition of excess fireworks, and fees, and Chapter 6 of Title 29 of the O.C.G.A., relating to judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds, so as to repeal a provision regarding compensation of probate court judges; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 360. By Senators Hickman of the 4th, Dixon of the 45th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-260 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to capital outlay funds in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that capital outlay funds may be used for educational facilities for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided by the school system; to provide that student projection counts may include prekindergarten; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 370. By Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Hatchett of the 50th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to posting model notice with human trafficking hotline information in business and on internet, so as to require certain establishments to post human trafficking hotline information; to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide for human trafficking awareness training for board members; to provide for inspections of massage therapy practices; to require licensees to display a photograph along with their massage therapy practice licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 374. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Strickland of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th, Halpern of the 39th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Act of 2021," so as to change provisions relating to land surveyor interns and professional land surveyors; to provide for educational requirements; to provide for apprenticeships; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 449. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Payne of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certification as nursing aid and employer sponsored training and competency examination program, to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to personnel regarding emergency medical services; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licensed practical nurses; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Hatchett of the 155th, Newton of the 127th et al., Evans of the 89th et al., Campbell of the 35th et al., Gladney of the 130th et al., Jones of the 47th et al., McClain

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of the 109th et al., Marin of the 96th, Williams of the 168th et al., Townsend of the 179th et al., LaHood of the 175th, Weidower of the 121st et al., Parrish of the 158th, Anderson of the 10th et al., and Roberts of the 52nd.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:
HB 971. By Representatives Newton of the 127th, Hilton of the 48th, Reeves of the 99th, Silcox of the 53rd, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain eligible expenses incurred for firearm safe handling instructional courses and firearm secure storage devices; to provide for an aggregate annual cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for credit preapproval by the department; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 896. By Representatives New of the 64th, Lott of the 131st, Gullett of the 19th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Ballard of the 147th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to divorce, so as to provide for a process by which individuals may change their married surname to a prior surname or the given surname on their birth certificate following a divorce; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to divorce, so as to provide for a postjudgment filing process by which a former spouse may change their married surname to the given surname on their birth certificate following a judgment and decree of divorce; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to divorce, is amended by revising Code Section 19-5-16, relating to restoration of maiden or prior name, as follows:
"19-5-16. (a) In all divorce actions, a party may pray in his or her pleadings for the restoration of a maiden or prior name. If When a divorce is granted, the judgment or decree shall specify and restore to the party the name so prayed for in the pleadings.
(b)(1) After entry of a judgment and decree of divorce, a former spouse may petition the court by motion ex parte to restore his or her legal surname to the given surname as shown on his or her birth certificate. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or order of court requiring a request to be filed or made prior to the entry of judgment and decree of divorce or within the term of court of such entry of such judgment and decree, and notwithstanding that the requested restoration was not previously specified in the movant's pleadings in the original divorce action, the motion provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be filed at any time after the judgment and decree of divorce was entered. No publication in any legal organ shall be required. The court with or without a hearing may issue an order restoring the given surname shown on the movant's birth certificate in chambers at any time after the filing of a motion. (3) This subsection shall apply to motions filed on or after May 1, 2024."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks
Miller Y Mitchell

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Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin
Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 904. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Jackson of the 128th, Campbell of the 171st, Mainor of the 56th and Washburn of the 144th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8, 10, 36, 43, and 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to buildings and housing, commerce and trade, local government, professions and businesses, and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as change certain provisions relating to certain professions practicing in this state; to change certain provisions relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 8, 10, 36, 43, and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, commerce and trade, local government, professions and businesses, and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to certain professions practicing in this state; to change certain provisions relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors; to change certain definitions; to provide for qualifications of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board; to provide for certain restrictions relating to classes of low voltage licenses; to change certain provisions related to the power and duties of the divisions and the division director; to provide for additional licensing requirements; to provide requirements for license renewals and inactive licenses; to provide for approval of safety training; to change certain provisions relating to applicability; to provide for conforming cross-references and terminology; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by revising Chapter 14, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, as follows:
"CHAPTER 14
43-14-1. This chapter is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding homeowners, other property owners, tenants, and the general public against faulty, inadequate, inefficient, or unsafe electrical, plumbing, low-voltage low voltage wiring, utility contracting, or conditioned air installations. The practice practices of electrical contracting, plumbing contracting, installing, or repairing, low-voltage low voltage contracting, utility contracting, and conditioned air contracting are declared to be businesses or professions affecting the public interest; and this chapter shall be liberally construed so as to accomplish the purposes stated in this Code section.
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(.1)(1) 'Alarm system' means any device or combination of devices used to detect a situation, causing an alarm in the event of a burglary, fire, robbery, medical emergency, or equipment failure, or on the occurrence of any other predetermined event. (1)(2) 'Board' means the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. (2)(3) 'Certificate of competency' means a valid and current certificate that is issued by the Division of Electrical Contractors created in Code Section 43-14-3, which certificate shall give and that gives the named electrical contractor to which it is issued authority to engage in electrical contracting of the kind described therein. Certificates of competency shall be of two kinds, Class I and Class II, according to the classification of license held by the electrical contractor. (3)(4) 'Conditioned air contracting' means the installation, repair, or service of conditioned air systems or conditioned air equipment., which includes, but is not limited to:
(A) Service to or installation of the electrical connection between the electrical disconnect and conditioned air equipment is considered to be installation, repair, or service of conditioned air equipment or the conditioned air system.; and (B) Service to or installation of the electrical circuit from the electrical distribution panel to the conditioned air equipment where the electrical service to the building or site is a single-phase electrical circuit not exceeding 200 amperes is considered to be installation, repair, or service of conditioned air equipment or the conditioned air system. (4)(5) 'Conditioned air contractor' means an individual who is any person engaged in conditioned air contracting under express or implied contract or who that bids for, offers to perform, purports to have the capacity to perform, or does perform conditioned air contracting services under express or implied contract. The term 'conditioned air contractor' Such term shall not include a person an individual who is an employee of a conditioned air contractor and who receives only a salary or hourly wage for performing conditioned air contracting work. (5)(6) 'Conditioned air equipment' means heating and air-conditioning equipment covered under state codes and the natural gas piping system on the outlet side of the gas meter. (6)(7) 'Electrical contracting' means the installation, maintenance, alteration, or repair of any electrical equipment, apparatus, control system, or electrical wiring device which is attached to or incorporated into any building or structure in this state but shall not include low-voltage low voltage contracting. (7)(8) 'Electrical contractor' means any person who engages engaged in the business of electrical contracting under express or implied contract or who that bids for, offers to perform, purports to have the capacity to perform, or does perform electrical contracting services under express or implied contract. The term 'electrical contractor' Such term shall not include a person an individual who is an employee of an electrical contractor and who receives only a salary or hourly wage for performing electrical contracting work.

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(8)(9) 'Executive director' means the executive director of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. (8.1)(10) 'General system' means any electrical system, other than an alarm or telecommunication system, involving low-voltage low voltage wiring. (9)(11) 'Journeyman plumber' means any person individual other than a master plumber who has practical knowledge of the installation of plumbing and installs plumbing under the direction of a master plumber. (10)(12) 'License' means a valid and current certificate of registration issued by a division of the board, which certificate shall give the named person to whom it is issued authority to engage in the activity prescribed thereon. (10.1)(13) 'Low voltage 'Low-voltage contracting' means the installation, alteration, service, or repair of a telecommunication system, alarm system, or general system involving low-voltage low voltage wiring. (10.2)(14) 'Low voltage 'Low-voltage contractor' means an individual who is any person engaged in low-voltage low voltage contracting under express or implied contract or who that bids for, offers to perform, purports to have the capacity to perform, or does perform low-voltage low voltage contracting services under express or implied contract. An employee of a low-voltage contractor who receives only a salary or hourly wage for performing low-voltage contracting work shall not be required to be licensed under this chapter, except that those employees upon whom the qualification of a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation rests as outlined in subsection (b) of Code Section 43-14-8.1 shall be licensed. (10.3)(15) 'Low voltage 'Low-voltage wiring' means:
(A) Wiring systems of 50 volts or less and control circuits directly associated therewith; (B) Wiring systems having a voltage in excess of 50 volts, provided such systems consist solely of power limited circuits meeting the definition of a Class II and Class III wiring system as defined in Article 725 of the National Electrical Code; or (C) Line voltage wiring having a voltage not in excess of 300 volts to ground and installed from the load-side terminals of a suitable disconnecting means which has been installed for the specific purpose of supplying the low-voltage low voltage wiring system involved or installed from a suitable junction box which has been installed for such specific purpose. (11)(16) 'Master plumber' means any individual engaging engaged in the business of plumbing under express or implied contract or who bids for, offers to perform, purports to have the capacity to perform, or does perform plumbing contracting services under express or implied contract. (12)(17) 'Plumbing' means: (A) The the practice of installing, maintaining, altering, or repairing piping fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in connection with sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, venting systems, medical gas piping systems, natural gas piping systems on the outlet side of gas meters, or public or private water supply systems within or adjacent to any building, structure, or conveyance, or manhole; provided, however,

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that after July 1, 1997, only master plumbers and journeyman plumbers who have been certified by the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers to perform such tasks shall be authorized to install, maintain, alter, or repair medical gas piping systems. The term 'plumbing' also includes the and (B) The practice of and materials used in installing, maintaining, extending, or altering the natural gas, storm-water, sewerage, and water supply systems of any premises to their connection with any point of public disposal or other acceptable terminal; provided, however, that licensure under this chapter shall not be required for a contractor certified by the Department of Public Health to make the connection to any on-site waste-water management system from the stub out exiting the structure to an on-site waste-water management system. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any person who holds a valid master plumbing license or any company which holds a valid utility contractor license shall be qualified to construct, alter, or repair any plumbing system which extends from the property line up to but not within five feet of any building, structure, or conveyance, regardless of the cost or depth of any such plumbing system. (12.1)(18) 'Telecommunication system' means a switching system and associated apparatus which performs the basic function of two-way voice or data service, or both, and which can be a commonly controlled system capable of being administered both locally and remotely via secured access. (13)(19) 'Utility contracting' means undertaking to construct, erect, alter, or repair or have constructed, erected, altered, or repaired any utility system. (14)(20) 'Utility contractor' means a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation which is engaged in utility contracting under express or implied contract or which bids for, offers to perform, purports to have the capacity to perform, or does perform utility contracting under express or implied contract. (15)(21) 'Utility foreman' means any individual who is employed by a licensed contractor to supervise the construction, erection, alteration, or repair of utility systems. (16)(22) 'Utility manager' means any individual who is employed by a utility contractor to have oversight and charge of the construction, erection, alteration, or repair of utility systems. (17)(23) 'Utility system' means: (A) Any system at least five feet underground, when installed or accessed by trenching, open cut, cut and cover, or other similar construction methods which install or access the system from the ground surface, including, but not limited to, gas distribution systems, electrical distribution systems, communication systems, water supply systems, and sanitary sewerage and drainage systems; and (B) Reservoirs and filtration plants, water and waste-water treatment plants, leachate collection and treatment systems associated with landfills, and pump stations, when the system distributes or collects a service, product, or commodity for which a fee or price is paid for said service, product, or commodity or for the disposal of said service, product, or commodity.

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43-14-3. (a) There is created within the executive branch of state government the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. The board shall be assigned to the Secretary of State's office for administrative purposes and shall be under the jurisdiction of the division director. (b) The board shall be composed of 27 members as follows:
(1) Five members known as the Division of Electrical Contractors, one of whom shall be a consulting professional engineer engaged in electrical practice, another of whom shall be the chief electrical an inspector with electrical inspection duties of a county or municipality, and shall have served in such office for five years immediately preceding appointment to the board or a third-party inspector regularly providing inspections to a county or municipality, and the remaining three of whom shall be engaged in the electrical contracting business licensed electrical contractors in this state; (2) Five members known as the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers, one of whom shall be a full-time plumbing inspector of a county or municipality, three of whom shall be master or contracting plumbers, and one of whom shall be a journeyman plumber; (3) Five members known as the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, one of whom shall be a licensed professional engineer engaged in mechanical practice, one of whom shall be the chief conditioned air inspector of a county or municipality, and three of whom shall be conditioned air contractors with more than five years of installation and service experience in the trade; (4) Five members known as the Division of Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractors, one of whom shall be an alarm system low-voltage low voltage contractor, one of whom shall be an unrestricted low-voltage low voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a telecommunication system low-voltage low voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a professional electrical engineer, and one of whom shall be the chief electrical an inspector with electrical inspection duties of a county or municipality or contracted by a county or municipality to perform electrical inspections; (5) Five members known as the Division of Utility Contractors, three of whom shall be utility contractors, one of whom shall be a registered professional engineer, and one of whom shall be an insurance company representative engaged primarily in the bonding of construction projects; and (6) Two members who shall not have any connection with the electrical contracting, plumbing, or conditioned air contracting businesses whatsoever but who shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and consumer protection concerns. (c) All members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for four-year terms. (d) A member shall serve until a successor has been duly appointed and qualified. (e) The Governor shall make appointments to fill the unexpired portions of any terms vacated for any reason. In making such appointments, the Governor shall preserve the composition of the board as required by this chapter. Members shall be eligible for reappointment.

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(f) Any appointive appointed member who, during his or her term, shall cease to meet the qualifications for original appointment shall thereby forfeit membership on the board. (g) Each member of the board shall take an oath of office before the Governor or the Governor's designee to faithfully perform the duties of such office. (h) The Governor may remove any member for failure to attend meetings, neglect of duty, incompetence, revocation or suspension of professional trade license, or other dishonorable conduct. (i) Members of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2.
43-14-4. (a) The office of chairperson shall be rotated among the five divisions enumerated in Code Section 43-14-3 unless the board, through its rules and regulations, provides otherwise. Any vacancy in the office of chairperson shall be filled by the members for the unexpired term. The person individual selected to fill the vacancy shall be a member of the same division as the previous chairperson. (b) The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson or upon the recommendation of a majority of its members. (c) Each division within the board shall also elect from its membership a chairperson who shall serve for a term of two years. Any vacancy in the office of chairperson shall be filled by one of the members for the unexpired term. (d) Any member elected chairperson of a division may serve more than one consecutive term of office. (e) Each division shall carry out its powers and duties provided for in this chapter with the assistance of the executive director and staff of the board. (f) The divisions shall meet at the call of the chairperson. (g) Three members of each division shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of such division.
43-14-5. The board shall have the power to:
(1) Request from the various state departments and other agencies and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities such available information as it may require in its work; and all such agencies and authorities shall furnish such requested available information to the board within a reasonable time; (2) Provide by regulation for reciprocity with other states in the registration and licensing of electrical contractors, master plumbers, journeyman plumbers, low-voltage low voltage contractors, utility contractors, or conditioned air contractors and in the certification of utility contracting foremen, provided that such other states have requirements substantially equal similar to the requirements in force in this state for registration, licensure, and certification; provided, further, that a similar privilege is offered to residents of this state;

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(3) Adopt an official seal for its use and change it at pleasure modify such seal as the board deems necessary; (4) Establish the policies for regulating the businesses of electrical contracting, plumbing, low-voltage, utility plumbing contracting, low voltage contracting, utility contracting, and conditioned air contracting; (4.1)(5) Upon notice and hearing authorized and conducted in accordance with Code Section 43-14-10 43-14-14 and any rules and regulations promulgated by the board, either by the board directly or through a valid delegation of the board's enforcement power to a division thereof, assess civil penalties in an amount up to $10,000.00 per violation against any person found to be in violation of any requirement of this chapter; (5)(6) Determine qualifications for licensure or certification including such experience requirements as the board deems necessary; and (6)(7) Promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter.
43-14-6. (a) The Division of Electrical Contractors, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of electrical contracting; the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of plumbing as master plumbers or journeyman plumbers; the Division of Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractors, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of low-voltage low voltage contracting; the Division of Utility Contractors with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of utility contracting and with respect to applicants for a certificate to be a utility manager or utility foreman or holders of a utility manager or utility foreman certificate; and the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of conditioned air contracting, shall:
(1) Approve examinations for all applicants for licenses or certificates, except for utility contractor licenses and utility foreman certificates., as follows:
(A) The Division of Electrical Contractors shall approve separate examinations for Class I and Class II licenses. Class I licenses shall be restricted to electrical contracting involving multifamily structures of not more than two levels or singlefamily dwellings of up to three levels. In addition, the; provided, however, that such structures shall have single-phase electrical installations which do not exceed 400 amperes at the service drop or the service lateral. Class II licenses shall be unrestricted.; (B) The Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers shall approve separate examinations for Master Plumber Class I, Master Plumber Class II, and Journeyman Plumbers. Master Plumber Class I licenses shall be restricted to plumbing involving single-family dwellings and one-level dwellings designed for not more than two families and commercial structures not to exceed 10,000 square feet in area. Master Plumber Class II licenses shall be unrestricted. Only a Master

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Plumber Class I or a Master Plumber Class II shall be authorized to install, maintain, alter, or repair medical gas piping systems; (C) The Division of Conditioned Air Contractors shall approve separate examinations for Class I and Class II licenses. Class I licenses shall be restricted to the installation, repair, or service of conditioned air systems or equipment not exceeding 175,000 BTU (net) of heating and five tons (60,000 BTU) of cooling. Class II licenses shall be unrestricted.; and (D) The Division of Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractors shall approve separate examinations for:
(i) Low Voltage Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A, licenses restricted to alarm and general system low voltage contracting; (ii) Low Voltage Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-T, licenses restricted to telecommunication and general system low voltage contracting; (iii) Low Voltage Contractor Class LV-G licenses restricted to general system low voltage contracting; and (iv) Low Voltage Contractor Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-U, and Lowvoltage Contractor Class LV-G. Class LV-A licenses shall be restricted to alarm and general system low-voltage contracting, Class LV-T licenses shall be restricted to telecommunication and general system low-voltage contracting, Class LV-G licenses shall be restricted to general system low-voltage contracting, and Class LVU licenses that shall be unrestricted and permit the performance of alarm, telecommunication, and general system low-voltage low voltage contracting; (2) Register and license or grant a certificate and issue renewal licenses and renewal certificates biennially to all persons meeting the qualifications for a license or certificate. The following licenses or certificates shall be issued by the divisions: (A) Electrical Contractor Class I; (B) Electrical Contractor Class II; (C) Master Plumber Class I; (D) Master Plumber Class II; (E) Journeyman Plumber; (F) Conditioned Air Contractor Class I; (G) Conditioned Air Contractor Class II; (H) Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractor Class LV-A; (I) Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractor Class LV-T; (J) Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractor Class LV-G; (K) Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractor Class LV-U; (L) Utility Contractor; Class A; (M) Utility Contractor; Class B; (N) Utility Contractor; Class U; (O) Utility Manager (certificate); and (P) Utility Foreman (certificate); (3) Investigate, with the aid of the division director, alleged violations of this chapter or other laws and rules and regulations of the board relating to the profession;

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(4) After notice and hearing, have the power to reprimand any person, licensee, or certificate holder, or to suspend, revoke, or cancel the license or certificate of or refuse to grant, renew, or restore a license or certificate to any person, licensee, or certificate holder upon any one of the following grounds:
(A) The commission of any false, fraudulent, or deceitful act or the use of any forged, false, or fraudulent document in connection with the license or certificate requirements of this chapter or the rules and regulations of the board; (B) Failure at any time to comply with the requirements for a license or certificate under this chapter or the rules and regulations of the board; (C) Habitual intemperance in the use of alcoholic spirits, narcotics, or stimulants to such an extent as to render the license or certificate holder unsafe or unfit to practice any profession licensed or certified under this chapter; (D) Engaging in any dishonorable or unethical conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public; (E) Knowingly performing any act which in any way assists an unlicensed or noncertified person to practice such profession; (F) Violating, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting any violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation of the board; (G) The performance of any faulty, inadequate, inefficient, or unsafe electrical, plumbing, low-voltage low voltage contracting, utility contracting, or conditioned air contracting likely to endanger life, health, or property. The performance of any work that does not comply with the standards set by state codes or by local codes in jurisdictions where such codes are adopted, provided that such local codes are as stringent as the state codes, or by other codes or regulations which have been adopted by the board, shall be prima-facie evidence of the faulty, inadequate, inefficient, or unsafe character of such electrical, plumbing, low-voltage low voltage contracting, utility contracting, or conditioned air contracting; provided, however, that the board, in its sole discretion, for good cause shown and under such conditions as it may prescribe, may restore a license to any person whose license has been suspended or revoked; (H) With respect to utility contractors, the bidding by such a utility contractor in excess of license coverage; or (I) With respect to utility contractors, violations of Chapter 9 of Title 25; (5) Review amendments to or revisions in the state minimum standard codes as prepared pursuant to Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8; and the Department of Community Affairs shall be required to provide to the division director a copy of any amendment to or revision in the state minimum standard codes at least 45 days prior to the adoption thereof; and (6) Do all other things necessary and proper to exercise their powers and perform their duties in accordance with this chapter. (b) The Division of Electrical Contractors may also provide, by rules and regulations, for the issuance of certificates of competency pertaining to financial responsibility and financial disclosure; provided, however, that such rules and regulations are adopted by

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the board. The division shall issue certificates of competency and renewal certificates to persons meeting the qualifications therefor. (c) The divisions mentioned in subsection (a) of this Code section shall also hear appeals resulting from the suspension of licenses by an approved municipal or county licensing or inspection authority pursuant to Code Section 43-14-12 43-14-16. (d)(1) The Division of Conditioned Air Contractors shall be authorized to:
(1) Require require persons seeking renewal of Conditioned Air Contractor Class I and Class II licenses to complete board approved continuing education of not more less than four hours annually.; (2) Approve The division shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, vocational technical schools, and trade, technical, or professional organizations; provided, however, that continuing education courses or programs related to conditioned air contracting provided or conducted by public utilities, equipment manufacturers, or institutions under the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall constitute acceptable continuing professional education programs for the purposes of this subsection. Continuing Such continuing education courses or programs shall be in the areas of safety, technological advances, business management, or government regulation. Courses or programs conducted by manufacturers specifically to promote their products shall not be approved. The continuing education requirements of this subsection shall not be required for any licensed conditioned air contractor who is a registered professional engineer; (2)(3) Administer all All provisions of this subsection relating to continuing professional education shall be administered by the division.; (3)(4) Waive The division shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirements in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the board deems appropriate.; and (4)(5) Promulgate The division shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Code section. (5) The continuing education requirements of this subsection shall not be required of any licensed conditioned air contractor who is a registered professional engineer. (6) This Code section shall apply to each licensing and renewal cycle which begins after the 1990-1991 renewal. (e)(1) The Division of Electrical Contractors shall be authorized to: (1) Require individuals require persons seeking renewal of Electrical Contractor Class I and Class II licenses to complete board approved courses or courses which meet board criteria for continuing education courses of not more less than four hours annually.; (2) Approve The division shall be authorized to approve continuing education courses to be held within or outside this state that are available to all licensed electrical contractors on a reasonable nondiscriminatory fee basis. Any request for division approval of a continuing education course shall be submitted in a timely manner with due regard for the necessity of investigation and consideration by the division. The division may contract with institutions of higher learning, professional organizations, or other qualified persons to provide programs that meet the requirements of this

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paragraph subsection and any rules or regulations established by the division. Such programs shall be self-sustaining by the individual fees set and collected by the provider of the program.; and (2)(3) Waive The division shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirements in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the division deems appropriate. (f)(1) The Division of Utility Contractors shall be authorized to: (1) Require individuals require persons seeking renewal of utility foreman certificates and utility manager certificates issued under this chapter to complete board approved continuing education of not more than four hours annually.; (2) Approve The division shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, vocational-technical schools, and trade, technical, or professional organizations; provided, however, that continuing education courses or programs related to utility contracting provided or conducted by institutions under the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall constitute acceptable continuing professional education programs for the purposes of this subsection.; and (2)(3) Waive The division shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirements in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the division deems appropriate. (g)(1) The Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers shall be authorized to: (1) Require individuals require persons seeking renewal of Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber Class I, and Master Plumber Class II licenses to complete board approved continuing education of not more less than four hours annually.; (2) Approve The division shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, vocational-technical schools, and trade, technical, or professional organizations; provided, however, that continuing education courses or programs related to plumbing provided or conducted by institutions under the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall constitute acceptable continuing professional education programs for the purposes of this subsection.; and (2)(3) Waive The division shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirements in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the division deems appropriate. (h) Each division shall make all reasonable efforts to make the continuing education offered pursuant to this Code section available online or through home study courses and accessible at times outside of the normal work hours of those licensed by such division.
43-14-7. (a) All orders and processes of the board and the divisions of the board shall be signed and attested by the division director; and any notice or legal process necessary to be served upon the board or the divisions may be served upon the division director. (b) The division director or his or her designee is vested with the power and authority to make such investigations in connection with the enforcement of this chapter and the rules

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and regulations of the board as he the director, the board, the divisions of the board, or any district attorney may deem necessary or advisable.
43-14-8. (a)(1) No person shall engage in the electrical contracting business as an electrical contractor unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Electrical Contractors and a certificate of competency, if such certificates are issued by the division pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 43-14-6. (2) A person who that is not licensed as an electrical contractor or who that does not have a certificate of competency, if such certificates are issued by the division pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 43-14-6, or both as may be applicable, shall be prohibited from advertising in any manner that such person is in the business or profession of electrical contracting unless the work is performed by a licensed electrical contractor. (b)(1) No person shall engage in the business of plumbing contracting as a master plumber unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, any person who holds a valid master plumber license or any company which holds a valid utility contractor license shall be qualified to construct, alter, or repair any plumbing system which extends from the property line up to but not within five feet of any building, structure, or conveyance, regardless of the cost or depth of any such plumbing system. (2) No person shall engage in the business of plumbing contracting as a journeyman master plumber unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers. A person that is not licensed as a Master Plumber Class 1 or a Master Plumber Class II shall be prohibited from advertising in any manner that such person is in the business or profession of plumbing contracting. (3) A person who does not have a valid license from the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers shall be prohibited from advertising in any manner that such person is in the business or profession of plumbing as a master plumber or journeyman plumber unless such person is licensed by the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers and unless the work is performed by a licensed plumber. (c)(1) No person shall engage in the business of conditioned air contracting as a conditioned air contractor unless such person has a valid conditioned air contractor license from the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. (2) A person who that is not licensed as a conditioned air contractor shall be prohibited from advertising in any manner that such person is in the business or profession of a conditioned air contractor unless the work is performed by a licensed conditioned air contractor. (d)(1) No person shall engage in low voltage contracting unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Low Voltage Contractors; provided, however, that an employee of a low voltage contractor who receives only a salary or hourly wage for performing low voltage contracting work shall not be required to be licensed under this

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chapter, except that those employees upon whom the qualification of a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation rests as provided for in Code Section 43-14-9 shall be required to be licensed. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, a person that is not licensed as a low voltage contractor shall be prohibited from advertising in any manner that such person is in the business or profession of a low voltage contractor unless the work is performed by a licensed low voltage contractor. (d)(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, prior to and including September 30, 1983, the following persons, desiring to qualify under the provisions stated in this subsection, shall be issued a state-wide license without restriction by the appropriate division of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, provided that such individual submits proper application and pays or has paid the required fees and is not otherwise in violation of this chapter: (1) Any individual holding a license issued by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, prior to the effective date of this chapter; (2) Any individual holding a license issued by the State Board of Electrical Contractors, the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Contractors, or the State Board of Warm Air Heating Contractors; (3) Any individual holding a license to engage in such vocation issued to him or her by any governing authority of any political subdivision; and (4) Any individual who has successfully and efficiently engaged in such vocation in a local jurisdiction, which did not issue local licenses, for a period of at least two consecutive years immediately prior to the time of application. To prove that he or she has successfully engaged in said vocation, the individual shall only be required to give evidence of three successful jobs completed over such period. Such applicant shall swear before a notary public that such evidence is true and accurate prior to its submission to the division. (e)(f) The decision of the division as to the necessity of taking the examination or as to the qualifications of applicants taking the required examination shall, in the absence of fraud, be conclusive. All individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations desiring to engage in such vocation after September 30, 1983, a business licensed under this chapter shall take the examination and qualify under this chapter before engaging in such vocation or business, including such vocation at the local level. (f)(g) No partnership, limited liability company, or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of electrical contracting unless there is regularly connected with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation a person or persons actually actively engaged in the performance of such business on a full-time basis who have valid licenses issued to them as provided for in this chapter; provided, however, that partners, officers, and employees of any individual who fulfilled the licensing requirements shall continue to be authorized to engage in the business of electrical contracting under a license which was valid at the time of the licensee's death for a period of 60 days from the date of such death. The division may, at its discretion, upon application by the electrical contractor showing good cause, grant one additional 60 day grace period.

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(g)(h) No partnership, limited liability company, or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of plumbing unless there is regularly connected with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation a person or persons actually actively engaged in the performance of such business on a full-time basis who have valid licenses for master plumbers issued to them as provided in this chapter; provided, however, that partners, officers, and employees of any individual who fulfilled the licensing requirements shall continue to be authorized to engage in the business of plumbing contracting under a license which was valid at the time of the licensee's death for a period of 60 days from the date of such death. The division may, at its discretion, upon application by the plumbing contractor showing good cause, grant one additional 60 day grace period. (h)(i) No partnership, limited liability company, or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of conditioned air contracting unless there is regularly connected with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation a person or persons actually actively engaged in the performance of such business on a full-time basis who have valid licenses issued to them as provided for in this chapter; provided, however, that partners, officers, and employees of the individual who fulfilled the licensing requirements shall continue to be authorized to engage in the business of conditioned air contracting under a license which was valid at the time of the licensee's death for a period of 90 60 days following from the date of such death. The division may, at its discretion, upon application by the conditioned air contractor showing good cause, grant one additional 60 day grace period. (i)(j) It shall be the duty of all partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations qualified under this chapter to notify the appropriate division immediately within seven days of the severance of connection with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation of any person or persons upon whom such qualification rested. (j)(k) Applicants All applicants for examinations and licenses provided for by this chapter and all any applicants for renewal of licenses under this chapter shall be required to fill out a form which shall be provided by each division, showing whether or not complete a division approved form on which the applicant will:
(1) Indicate if the applicant is an individual, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation; and, if (2) If the applicant is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, provide the names and addresses of the partners or members or the names and addresses of the officers, when and where formed or incorporated, and such other information as the board or each division may require.; and (3) If the renewal is for All forms of applications for renewal of licenses shall also show whether or not the applicant, if it is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, still has connected with it indicate whether a duly qualified person holding a license issued by the division is still connected with such entity. (k) The board shall notify each local governing authority of the provisions of this chapter relating to licensure, especially the provisions of subsection (d) of this Code section. The board shall notify such governing authorities that after September 30, 1983, any person

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desiring a license to engage in a profession covered by this chapter shall be required to pass an examination as provided in this chapter. (l) Applicants who have a failing examination score on two consecutive testing attempts within the approved testing time frame Any applicant for licensure standing the examination on and after July 1, 1989, who fails the examination for licensure twice after such date shall be required to present satisfactory evidence to the appropriate division that the applicant has completed a board approved review course before such applicant will be admitted to a third examination approved to take the examination again. If such applicant fails the examination a third time, the applicant shall not be required to complete additional board approved review courses prior to taking subsequent examinations.
43-14-8.1 43-14-9. (a) For purposes of this Code section only, 'division' means the 'Division of Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractors.' (b) No person shall engage in alarm system, general system, or telecommunication system low-voltage low voltage contracting unless such person has a valid license therefor from the Division of Low-voltage Low Voltage Contracting.
(c)(1) Prior to January 1, 1985, any Any person desiring to qualify under the provisions of this subsection who meets the requirements of this subsection, submits proper application prior to and including December 31, 1984, and pays or has paid the required fees and is not otherwise in violation of this chapter shall be issued a state-wide Lowvoltage Low Voltage Contractor Class LV-A, LV-G, LV-U, or LV-T license without examination. (2) An individual desiring to obtain Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractor Class LV-T shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage low voltage wiring relating to telecommunication systems. (3) An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractor Class LVA license shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage low voltage wiring relating to alarm systems. (4) An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractor Class LVG license shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage low voltage wiring relating to general systems. Each such affidavit for licensure shall describe in detail the installation of at least three complete low-voltage wiring jobs which shall demonstrate that the individual has successfully performed low-voltage wiring in the area of licensure requested for a period of at least one year immediately prior to the time of application. (5) An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Low Voltage Contractor Class LVU license shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage low voltage wiring relating to alarm and telecommunication systems and which describes in detail the installation of at least six complete low-voltage low voltage wiring jobs, three in alarm and three in

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telecommunication systems, which shall demonstrate that the individual has successfully performed low-voltage low voltage wiring in those areas for a period of at least one year immediately prior to the time of application. (6) Each affidavit for licensure required in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subsection shall describe in detail the installation of at least three complete low voltage wiring jobs which shall demonstrate that the individual has successfully performed low voltage wiring in the area of licensure requested for a period of at least one year prior to the time of application. (d) The decision of the division as to the necessity of taking the examination or as to the qualifications of applicants taking the required examination shall, in the absence of fraud, be conclusive. All individuals, individuals serving as partners in partnerships, applicants for limited liability companies, or applicants for corporations desiring to engage in the vocation of low-voltage low voltage contracting after December 31, 1984, shall take the examination and qualify under this Code section before engaging in such vocation. (e) No partnership, limited liability company, or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of low-voltage low voltage contracting unless there is regularly connected with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation a person or persons, actually actively engaged in the performance of such business on a full-time basis and supervising the low-voltage low voltage systems installation, repair, alteration, and service work of all employees of such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, who have valid licenses issued to them as provided in this chapter. (f) Partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations having In cases where a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation has more than one office location from which low-voltage low voltage contracting is performed, shall have at least one person stationed in each branch office of such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, who is engaged in the performance of low-voltage low voltage contracting on a full-time basis and; who is supervising the low-voltage low voltage wiring systems installation, repair, alteration, and service work of all employees of such branch office locations, shall have; and who has a valid license issued as provided in this Code section. (f) It shall be the duty of all partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations qualified under this Code section to notify the division, in accordance with board rules, of severance of connection with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation of any person or persons upon whom the qualification of any such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation rested. (g) All applicants for examinations and licenses provided for by this Code section and all applicants for renewal of licenses under this Code section shall be required to fill out a form which shall be provided by the division, which form shall show whether or not the applicant is an individual, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation and, if a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, the names and addresses of the partners or members or the names and addresses of the officers, when and where formed or incorporated, and such other information as the division in its discretion may require. All forms of application for renewal of licenses shall also show whether or not the

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applicant, if it is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, still has connected with it a duly qualified person holding a license issued by the division. (h) The division shall notify each local governing authority of the provisions of this chapter relating to licensure, especially the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section. The division shall notify such governing authorities that after December 31, 1984, any person desiring a license to engage in the vocation of low-voltage contracting shall be required to pass an examination as provided in this chapter.
43-14-8.2 43-14-10. (a) For purposes of this Code section only, 'division' means the 'Division of Utility Contractors.'
(b)(1) After June 30, 1994, no No sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of utility contracting unless:
(A) Such such business holds a utility contractor license; and (B) There there is regularly connected with such business a person or persons who holds a valid utility manager certificate issued under this chapter, and such. Such utility manager must be actually actively engaged in the performance of such business on a full-time basis and must oversee the utility contracting work of all employees of the business. (2) If In cases where a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation has more than one permanent office, then each permanent office shall be registered with the division and at least one person who holds a valid utility manager certificate issued under this chapter shall be stationed in each office on a full-time basis and shall oversee the utility contracting work of all employees of that office. (2)(3) The requirements of this Code section shall not prevent any person holding a valid license issued by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, or any division thereof, pursuant to this chapter, from performing any work defined in the Code section or sections under which the license held by said person was issued. (c) Any corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship desiring to qualify and be issued a utility contractor license under the provisions of this subsection shall: (1) Submit a completed application to the division on the form provided indicating: (A) The names and addresses of proprietor, partners, or officers of such applicant; (B) The place and date such partnership was formed or such corporation was incorporated; and (C) The name of the qualifying utility manager holding a current certificate who is employed for each permanent office location of the business from which utility contracting is performed; (2) Submit its safety policy which must meet the minimum standards established by the board; (3) Pay or have paid the required fees; and (4) Not be otherwise in violation of this chapter. (d) The decision of the division as to the qualifications of applicants shall, in the absence of fraud, be conclusive.

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(e) It shall be the duty of the utility manager certificate holders and the licensed utility contractor to notify the division, in accordance with board rules, of the severance of connection between such utility contractor and the utility manager certificate holder or holders upon whom the qualification of the utility contractor rested. (f) In the event that a licensed utility contractor temporarily does not have employed a utility manager certificate holder to oversee its utility contracting work, upon notice by such utility contractor to the division within five seven days following the last day of employment of the utility manager certificate holder, the division shall grant the utility contractor a 90 60 day grace period in which to employ a utility manager certificate holder to oversee its utility contracting work before any action may be taken by the division to revoke the utility contractor's license. The division may, at its discretion, upon application by the utility contractor showing good cause, grant one additional 90 60 day grace period. Grace periods totaling not more than 180 120 days may be granted during any two-year period. Failure to have employed a utility manager certificate holder to oversee the utility contracting work of the utility contractor shall be grounds for the revocation or suspension of the utility contractor license after a notice of hearing. (g) All applicants for renewal of utility contractor licenses provided for by this Code section shall be required to submit with the required fee a completed application on a form provided by the division. (h) It shall be unlawful for any person to contract with any other person for the performance of utility contracting work who is known by such person not to have a current, valid license as a utility contractor pursuant to this chapter.
43-14-8.3 43-14-11. (a) After June 30, 1994, no No person may be employed as a utility manager unless that person holds a current utility manager certificate issued by the Division of Utility Contractors. (b) The division shall certify all applicants for certification under this chapter who satisfy the requirements of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter. Persons wishing to qualify for utility manager certification shall submit a completed application form documenting required experience and other qualifications as prescribed by the board with the required fees, and shall pass an examination, and. In order to obtain a utility manager certificate, an applicant must submit proof of completion of a board approved safety training course of safety training in utility contracting approved by the division. In order to continue to hold such certificate, the certificate holder must present proof to the division of completion of a safety training course approved by the division at least every two years from the date of the completion of the initial safety training course. (c) An applicant may request an oral administration of the examination.

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43-14-8.4 43-14-12. (a) After June 30, 1994, no No person may be employed as a utility foreman unless that person holds a current utility foreman certificate issued by the Division of Utility Contractors. (b) The division shall certify all applicants for certification under this chapter who satisfy the requirements of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter. One requirement for such certification shall be the successful completion of a board approved safety training course of safety training in utility contracting approved by the division. In order to continue to hold such certificate, the certificate holder must submit proof to the division of completion of a safety training course approved by the division at least every two years from the date of the completion of the initial safety training course. In lieu of safety training any person desiring to be issued a utility foreman certificate may submit a completed application on or before December 31, 1994, which documents to the satisfaction of the division at least two years of experience as a utility foreman during the period between January 1, 1984, and June 30, 1994. Any person who does not submit a completed application for certification on or before December 31, 1994, must complete the required safety training in order to be certified. (c) After June 30, 1994, no No utility system shall be constructed, erected, altered, or repaired unless a certified utility manager or certified utility foreman who holds a current certification is present at the job site of such construction, erection, alteration, or repair of the utility system.
43-14-9 43-14-13. (a) Every person holding a license issued by a division of the board shall display it in a conspicuous manner at his or her place of business. (b) All commercial vehicles used by licensees and certificate holders exclusively in the daily operation of their business shall have prominently displayed thereon the company or business registration number issued by the Secretary of State's office. Such registration number shall also be prominently displayed on any advertising in telephone yellow pages and newspapers relating to work which a licensee or certificate holder purports to have the capacity to perform. Said registration or certificate number shall also be printed on all invoices and proposal forms.
43-14-10 43-14-14. This chapter shall be administered in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'
43-14-11 43-14-15. Whenever it shall appear to a division of the board or to the executive director or to a county or municipal inspection authority that any person is or has been violating this chapter or any of the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the board, the division of the board, the local inspection authority, or the appropriate prosecuting attorney may file a petition for an injunction in the proper superior court of this state against such person for

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the purpose of enjoining any such violation. It shall not be necessary to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy which the board has and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided for by law.
43-14-12 43-14-16. (a) Any municipal or county inspection authority which meets the standards established by the board shall be authorized, after notice and hearing, to suspend the license or certificate of competency of, or refuse to restore a license or certificate of competency to, any person or licensee upon the grounds set out in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-14-6; provided, however, that such suspension of a license by a local inspection authority shall be applicable only within the jurisdiction of such local authority. Any person aggrieved by an action of a local authority shall be entitled to an appeal to the appropriate division of the board and shall be entitled to a hearing.
(b)(1) This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit the governing authority of any county or municipality in the state from adopting and enforcing codes at the local level; provided, however, that no county or municipality may require any licensed conditioned air contractor or licensed plumber who has executed and deposited a bond as authorized in paragraph (2) of this subsection to give or furnish or execute any code compliance bond or similar bond for the purpose of ensuring that all construction, installation, or modifications are made or completed in compliance with the county or municipal ordinances or building and construction codes. (2) In order to protect the public from damages arising from any work by a licensed conditioned air contractor or licensed plumber, which work fails to comply with the ordinances or building and construction codes adopted by any county or municipal corporation, any such licensed conditioned air contractor or licensed plumber may execute and deposit with the judge of the probate court in the county of his or her principal place of business a bond in the sum of $10,000.00. Such bond shall be a cash bond of $10,000.00 or executed by a surety authorized and qualified to write surety bonds in the State of Georgia and shall be approved by the judge of the probate court. Such bond shall be conditioned upon all work done or supervised by such licensee complying with the provisions of any ordinances or building and construction codes of any county or municipal corporation wherein the work is performed. Action on such bond may be brought against the principal and surety thereon in the name of and for the benefit of any person who suffers damages as a consequence of said licensee's work not conforming to the requirements of any ordinances or building and construction codes; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons so damaged shall in no event exceed the sum of such bond. (3) In any case where a bond is required under this subsection, the conditioned air contractor or plumber shall file a copy of the bond with the building official in the political subdivision wherein the work is being performed.

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(4) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to or affect any bonding requirements involving contracts for public works as provided in Chapter 10 of Title 13. (c) No provision of this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing a municipality or county from fixing, charging, assessing, or collecting any license fee, registration fee, tax, or gross receipt tax on any related business or on anyone engaged in any related business governed by this chapter.
43-14-12.1 43-14-17. (a) If a person is in violation of paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 43-14-8, it shall not be necessary for an investigator to observe or witness the unlicensed person engaged illegally in the process of work or to show work in progress or work completed in order to prove the unlawful practice of conditioned air contracting, plumbing contracting, or electrical contracting by an unlicensed person. (b) It shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of this chapter if any person not licensed as a conditioned air contractor, plumbing contractor, or electrical contractor advertises that such person is in the business or profession of a conditioned air contractor, plumbing contractor, or electrical contractor or advertises in a manner such that the general public would believe that such person is a licensed conditioned air contractor or in the business or profession of a conditioned air contractor, is a licensed plumbing contractor in the business or profession of a plumbing contractor, or is a licensed electrical contractor in the business or profession of an electrical contractor. Advertising under this subsection includes, but is not limited to, newspaper, internet, social media and digital applications, television, radio, telephone directory listings, mailings, business cards, or sign at signage at a place of business or attached to a vehicle. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 43-1-20.1, after notice and hearing, the board may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting any person from violating the provisions of this chapter by engaging in the business or profession of a conditioned air contractor, plumbing contractor, or electrical contractor without a license as required under this chapter. (d) The violation of any cease and desist order of the board issued under subsection (c) of this Code section shall subject the person violating the order to further proceedings before the board, and the board shall be authorized to impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 $1,500.00 for each violation thereof. Each day that a person practices in violation of this Code section and chapter shall constitute a separate violation. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the board from seeking remedies otherwise available by statute without first seeking a cease and desist order in accordance with the provisions of this Code section.
43-14-12.2 43-14-18. (a) If a person is in violation of Code Section 43-14-8.2, 43-14-8.3, or 43-14-8.4 43-1410, 43-14-11, or 43-14-12, it shall not be necessary for an investigator to observe or witness the unlicensed person engaged illegally in the process of work or to show work

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in progress or work completed in order to prove the unlawful practice of utility contracting by an unlicensed person. (b) It shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of this chapter if any person not licensed as a utility contractor advertises that such person is in the business or profession of a utility contractor or advertises in a manner such that the general public would believe that such person is a licensed utility contractor or in the business or profession of a utility contractor. Advertising under this subsection includes, but is not limited to, newspaper, television, or radio advertisements, telephone directory listings, mailings, business cards, or a sign or signs at a place of business or attached to a vehicle. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 43-1-20.1, after notice and hearing, the board may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting any person from violating the provisions of this chapter by engaging in the business or profession of a utility contractor without a license as required under this chapter or by constructing, erecting, altering, or repairing a utility system without a properly certified utility manager or properly certified utility foreman present at such job site. (d) The violation of any cease and desist order of the board issued under subsection (c) of this Code section shall subject the person violating the order to further proceedings before the board, and the board shall be authorized to impose a fine not to exceed $5,000.00 for each violation thereof. Each day that a person practices in violation of this Code section and chapter or constructs, erects, alters, or repairs a utility system without a properly certified utility manager or properly certified utility foreman present at such job site shall constitute a separate violation. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the board from seeking remedies otherwise available by statute without first seeking a cease and desist order in accordance with the provisions of this Code section.
43-14-13 43-14-19. (a) This chapter shall apply to all installations, alterations, and repairs of plumbing, airconditioning and heating, or electrical or low-voltage low voltage wiring or utility systems within or on public or private buildings, structures, or premises except as otherwise provided in this Code section. (b) Any person who that holds a license issued under this chapter may engage in the business of plumbing contracting, electrical contracting, conditioned air contracting, lowvoltage low voltage contracting, or utility contracting but only as prescribed by the license, throughout the state; and except as provided in Code Section 43-14-12 43-14-16, no municipality or county may require such person to comply with any additional licensing requirements imposed by such municipality or county. (c) This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) The the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, utility systems, or electrical services, except low-voltage low voltage wiring services, up to and including the meters where such work is performed by and is an integral part of the system owned or operated by a public service corporation, an electrical, water,

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or gas department of any municipality in this state, a railroad company, a pipeline company, or a mining company in the exercise of its normal function as such.; (2) Low voltage wiring performed by public utilities, except that the portion of the business of public utilities which involves the installation, alteration, repair, or service of telecommunication systems for profit shall be covered under this chapter; (3) The installation, construction, or maintenance of power systems or telecommunication systems for the generation or distribution of electric current constructed under the National Electrical Safety Code, which regulates the safety requirements of utilities; but the interior wiring regulated by the National Electrical Safety Code shall not be exempt and must be done by an electrical contractor, except as otherwise provided by law; (4) Any technician employed by a municipal or county franchised community antenna television (CATV) system or a municipally owned CATV system in the performance of work on the system; (5) Regular full-time employees of an institution, manufacturer, or business who perform plumbing, electrical, low voltage wiring, utility contracting, or conditioned air contracting when working on the premises of their employer; (6) A contractor certified by the Department of Public Health to make the connection to any on-site waste-water management system from the stub out exiting the structure to an on-site waste-water management system; (7) Any employee or authorized agent of a regulated gas utility or municipally owned gas utility while in the course and scope of such employment; or (8) Persons licensed as manufactured or mobile home installers by the state fire marshal when:
(A) Coupling the electrical connection from the service entrance panel outside the manufactured housing to the distribution panel board inside the manufactured housing; (B) Connecting the exterior sewer outlets to the aboveground sewer system; or (C) Connecting the exterior water line to the aboveground water system. (d) This chapter shall not prohibit: (1) An an individual from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing fixtures, airconditioning and heating, air-conditioning and heating fixtures, utility systems, or electrical or low-voltage low voltage wiring services in a residential dwelling owned or occupied by such individual; provided, however, that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter, the rules and regulations of the board, and any applicable county or municipal resolutions, ordinances, codes, or inspection requirements.; (e)(2) An This chapter shall not prohibit an individual employed on the maintenance staff of a facility owned by the state or by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing, plumbing fixtures, airconditioning and heating fixtures, utility systems, or electrical or low-voltage low voltage wiring services when such work is an integral part of the maintenance requirements of the facility; provided, however, that all such work must be done in

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conformity with all other provisions of this chapter and the orders, rules, and regulations of the board.; (f)(3) Any This chapter shall not prohibit any person from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing, plumbing fixtures, air-conditioning and heating fixtures, utility systems, or electrical or low-voltage low voltage wiring services in a farm or ranch service building or as an integral part of any irrigation system on a farm or ranch when such system is not located within 30 feet of any dwelling or any building devoted to animal husbandry. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the application of any resolution, ordinance, code, or inspection requirements of a county or municipality relating to such connections.; (4) Any person from installing, altering, or repairing the plumbing component of a lawn sprinkler system from a backflow preventer which was installed by a licensed plumber; provided, however, that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter, the rules and regulations of the board, and ordinances of the county or municipality; or (5) Any propane dealer that is properly insured as required by law and that holds a liquefied petroleum gas license issued by the Safety Fire Commissioner from installing, repairing, or servicing a propane system or the gas piping or components of such system; provided, however, that such propane dealers shall be prohibited from performing the installation of conditioned air systems or forced air heating systems unless licensed to do so under this chapter. (g) This chapter shall not apply to low-voltage wiring performed by public utilities, except that such portion of the business of those public utilities which involves the installation, alteration, repair, or service of telecommunication systems for profit shall be covered under this chapter. (h) This chapter shall not apply to the installation, construction, or maintenance of power systems or telecommunication systems for the generation or distribution of electric current constructed under the National Electrical Safety Code, which regulates the safety requirements of utilities; but the interior wiring regulated by the National Electrical Safety Code would not be exempt and must be done by an electrical contractor except as otherwise provided by law. (i) This chapter shall not apply to any technician employed by a municipal or countyfranchised community antenna television (CATV) system or a municipally owned community antenna television system in the performance of work on the system. (j) This chapter shall not apply to regular full-time employees of an institution, manufacturer, or business who perform plumbing, electrical, low-voltage wiring, utility contracting, or conditioned air contracting when working on the premises of that employer. (k) This chapter shall not apply to persons licensed as manufactured or mobile home installers by the state fire marshal when: (1) Coupling the electrical connection from the service entrance panel outside the manufactured housing to the distribution panel board inside the manufactured housing; (2) Connecting the exterior sewer outlets to the above-ground sewer system; or

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(3) Connecting the exterior water line to the above-ground water system. (l)(e) Any person qualified by the Department of Transportation to perform work for the department shall not be required to be licensed under:
(1) Code Section 43-14-8.2 43-14-10 or certified under Code Sections 43-14-8.3 4314-11 and 43-14-8.4 43-14-12 in order to perform work for the department. Any person qualified by the Department of Transportation to perform work for the department shall not be required to be licensed under; or (2) Code Section 43-14-8.2 43-14-10 or certified under Code Sections 43-14-8.3 4314-11 and 43-14-8.4 43-14-12 in order to perform work for a county, municipality, authority, or other political subdivision when such work is of the same nature as that for which the person is qualified when performing department work; provided, however, that such work is not performed on a utility system as defined in paragraph (17) (23) of Code Section 43-14-2 for which the person receives compensation. (m) This chapter shall not prohibit any person from installing, altering, or repairing the plumbing component of a lawn sprinkler system from a backflow preventer which was installed by a licensed plumber; provided, however, that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter, the rules and regulations of the board, and ordinances of the county or municipality. (n)(f) Any person who contracts with a licensed conditioned air contractor: (1) As as part of a conditioned air contract to install, alter, or repair duct systems, control systems, or insulation is not required to hold a license from the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. The conditioned air contractor must retain responsibility for completion of the contract, including any subcontracted work.; (2) To Any person who contracts with a licensed conditioned air contractor to perform a complete installation, alteration, or repair of a conditioned air system must hold a valid license from the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors.; or (3) To Any person who contracts to perform for or on behalf of a conditioned air contractor to install, alter, or repair electrical, low-voltage the installation, alteration, or repair of the electrical, low voltage, or plumbing components of a conditioned air system must hold a valid license from the appropriate division of the board. (o) This chapter shall not prohibit any propane dealer who is properly insured as required by law and who holds a liquefied petroleum gas license issued by the Safety Fire Commissioner from installing, repairing, or servicing a propane system or the gas piping or components of such system; provided, however, that such propane dealers shall be prohibited from performing the installation of conditioned air systems or forced air heating systems unless licensed to do so under this chapter. (p) This chapter shall not apply to any employee or authorized agent of a regulated gas utility or municipal owned gas utility while in the course and scope of such employment. (q)(g) Any utility contractor holding a valid utility contractor's license under this chapter shall be authorized to bid for and perform work on any utility system in this state without obtaining a license under Chapter 41 of this title. It shall be unlawful for the owner of a utility system or anyone soliciting work to be performed on a utility system to refuse to allow a utility contractor holding a valid utility contractor's license under this chapter to

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bid for or perform work on a utility system on the basis that such contractor does not hold a license under Chapter 41 of this title.
43-14-14 43-14-20. Any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $1,000.00 $3,000.00 or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
43-14-15 43-14-21. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Discharge' means an honorable discharge or a general discharge from active military service. Such term shall not mean a discharge under other than honorable conditions, a bad conduct discharge, or a dishonorable discharge. (2) 'Military' means the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard. (b) A committee composed of the division director, members of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, and members of the relevant divisions of the licensing board representing the profession for which the applicant is seeking a license shall determine the military specialties or certifications the training or experience for which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license for Electrical Contractor Class I, Journeyman Plumber, Conditioned Air Contractor Class I, or Utility Foreman. The Governor shall designate a chairperson from among the members of the committee. (c) Any current or former member of the military may apply to the licensing board for the immediate expedited issuance of a license or certification based upon his or her having obtained a military specialty or certification, the training or experience for which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license or certification identified in subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) In order to qualify under this subsection, an applicant shall make application not later than two years after his or her discharge. The licensing board, in its discretion, may by rule or regulation extend such two-year period for a license or certification, or class thereof, or may extend such two-year period for an individual applicant if certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, health, hospitalization, or other related emergencies or exigencies, prevented the member of the military from making an application. (e) Such application shall be in such form and shall require such documentation as the division director shall determine. If the applicant satisfies the requirements of this Code section, the division director shall direct the appropriate division to issue the appropriate license, and the division shall immediately issue such license; provided, however, that the applicant shall satisfy all financial and insurance requirements for the issuance of such license. This Code section shall only apply to the initial issuance of a license. After the initial issuance of a license, the licensee shall be subject to any provisions relating to the renewal of the license applicable to all licensees.

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43-14-22. The board may establish a process through rules and regulations for licenses issued under this chapter to be placed on inactive status and the qualifications necessary for such licenses to be returned to active status; provided, however, that engaging in any conduct that requires a license under this chapter while holding an inactive license shall be considered an unlicensed practice and shall be prohibited."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, is amended in:
(1) Code Section 8-2-26, relating to enforcement of codes generally, employment and training of inspectors, and contracts for administration and enforcement of codes, in subparagraph (d)(2)(D), by replacing "paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-14-12" with "paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-14-16". (2) Code Section 8-2-102, relating to inspections, in subsection (e), by replacing "43-148.1" with "43-14-9".
SECTION 2-2. Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended in:
(1) Code Section 10-5B-3, relating to rules to prohibit deceptive, fraudulent, or abusive telemarketing activities authorized, in subsection (a), by replacing "low-voltage" with "low voltage". (2) Code Section 10-5B-4, relating to required and prohibited telephone conduct and activities and liability, in subsection (a), by replacing "low-voltage" with "low voltage". (3) Code Section 10-5B-5, relating to applicability to persons subject to other provisions of the Code, in subsection (c), by replacing "low-voltage" with "low voltage". (4) Code Section 10-5B-7, relating to remedies, duties, prohibitions, and penalties not exclusive and construction with other provisions of the Code, in subsection (b), by replacing "low-voltage" with "low voltage".
SECTION 2-3. Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended in Code Section 36-60-12.1, relating to fence detection systems, definition, and utilization, by revising paragraph (b)(1) as follows:
"(1) Treat fence detection systems in all zoning and permitting matters exclusively as alarm systems as such term is defined in paragraph (.1) of Code Section 43-14-2; and"
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sanctioning provisions, unenforceable contracts, compliance with county or municipal requirements, exemption for DOT contractors, and other exceptions, in subsection (e), by replacing "low-voltage" with "low voltage".
SECTION 2-5. Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, is amended in:
(1) Code Section 46-3-30, relating to short title, by replacing "High-voltage" with "High Voltage". (2) Code Section 46-3-31, relating to purpose of part, by replacing "high-voltage" with "high voltage". (3) Code Section 46-3-32, relating to definitions, in paragraph (1), by replacing "Highvoltage" with "High voltage" and in paragraphs (5) and (6), by replacing "high-voltage" with "high voltage". (4) Code Section 46-3-33, relating to required conditions for commencing work within ten feet of high-voltage line, in the introductory language and in paragraph (2), by replacing "high-voltage" with "high voltage". (5) Code Section 46-3-34, relating to utilities protection center, funding of activities, notice of work, delay, and responsibility for completing safety requirements, by replacing "high-voltage" with "high voltage" each time the term appears. (6) Code Section 46-3-35, relating to allocation of expense of precautionary measures taken pursuant to public highway construction, by replacing "high-voltage" with "high voltage". (7) Code Section 46-3-37, relating to applicability of part to railway systems and electrical engineering system or other entities, in subsection (b), by replacing "highvoltage" with "high voltage" both times the term appears. (8) Code Section 46-3-39, relating to restriction on liability of owners and operators of high-voltage lines and effect of part on duty or degree of care, by replacing "highvoltage" with "high voltage" each time the term appears. (9) Code Section 46-3-40, relating to criminal penalty, strict liability for injury or damage, indemnification, and liability for cost of delay, by replacing "high-voltage" with "high voltage" each time the term appears.
PART III SECTION 3-1.
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper
Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1077. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Newton of the 127th, Hawkins of the 27th, Silcox of the 53rd and Parrish of the 158th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to create a grant program to provide funding to eligible institutions for additional behavioral health workforce training positions; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility criteria; to provide for funding sources; to provide for applications; to provide for funding limitations; to create a behavioral health provider loan repayment program; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts with program participants; to provide for payment criteria; to provide for maximum amounts; to provide for prioritization of applications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter
Hagan

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes
Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis

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Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1072. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Newton of the 127th, Parrish of the 158th, Jackson of the 128th, Stephens of the 164th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the drug repository program, so as to revise definitions; to provide for pharmacist to pharmacy technician ratios in the program; to require reverse drug distributors to make and document diligent efforts to donate drugs rather than destroy them; to provide for substitution of drugs in some instances; to provide for the intent of the General Assembly with respect to settlement funds received by the state relating to prescription drugs; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales to or by certain eligible recipients; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran

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Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Jones, T Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook E Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1054. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Hitchens of the 161st, Vance of the 133rd, Holcomb of the 81st and Reeves of the 99th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-13-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to signature on citations required, effect of failure to sign, exemption for out-of-state drivers, and electronic capture of signature, so as to provide for the issuance of refusal to sign citation; to provide for penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 40-13-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to signature on citations required, effect of failure to sign, exemption for out-of-state drivers, and electronic capture of signature, so as to provide for the issuance of refusal to sign citation; to provide for penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Code Section 40-13-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to signature on citations required, effect of failure to sign, exemption for out-of-state drivers, and electronic capture of signature, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) A person who is issued a citation as provided in this chapter or Code Section 17-611, relating to display of driver's license in lieu of bail, shall may sign the citation to acknowledge receipt of the citation and of his or her obligation to appear for trial. The officer shall advise the person that signing the citation is not an admission of guilt and that failure to sign will result in the person having to post a cash bond appear for trial. If the person refuses to sign the citation, it shall constitute reasonable cause to believe that the person will not appear at trial and the officer shall write 'Refusal to Sign' on such citation and shall give the citation to such person. The officer may bring the person before a judicial officer or traffic violations bureau to post a bond as is otherwise provided by law."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L

Y Cooper Y Corbett N Cox Y Crawford N Crowe Y Cummings N Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain N McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal
New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell

Y Schofield N Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman N Sainz Y Sampson

Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 10.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Bonner of the 73rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 144 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bonner of the 73rd
Chairman

Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 451 SB 334 SB 389

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman

Representative Cooper of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Health has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 1028 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 45th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 24th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

HB 472
HB 907 HB 994

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; allow certain sworn law enforcement officers to be eligible for retirement benefits at age 55; provisions (Substitute)(Ret-Crowe-118th) Motor vehicles; responsibilities for encountering funeral procession on twolane highway; revise (Substitute)(MotV-Franklin-160th) Torts; negligent operations of a vessel; revise liability (Substitute) (Ins-Powell-33rd)

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HB 1001
HB 1041 HB 1150 HB 1183
HB 1193 HB 1235

Motor vehicles; presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format satisfies the requirement to possess a driver's license while operating a motor vehicle; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Pirkle-169th) Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority; maximum amount of bonded indebtedness of the authority; increase (ED&T-Stephens-164th) Motor vehicles; fingerprints shall not be obtained for offenses relating to window tinting; provide (MotV-Collins-71st) Education; local school systems to provide certain information to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12 on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; require (PH-Dempsey-13th) Motor vehicles; require operation of flashing or revolving amber lights upon certain vehicles (MotV-McDonald-26th) Motor vehicles; vehicle registration of special mobile equipment that are self-propelled cranes in order to authorize operation of such upon public highways; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Meeks-178th)

Structured Rule

HB 1069 Ad valorem tax; assessment of standing timber; authorize disclosure of records to State Forestry Commission (W&M-Cannon-172nd)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 472. By Representatives Crowe of the 118th, Blackmon of the 146th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Powell of the 33rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to allow sworn law enforcement officers serving in and the commissioner and deputy commissioner of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division and the Capitol Police Division of the Department of Public Safety to be eligible for regular retirement benefits at the age of 55 years, certain disability benefits, and certain provisions for purchasing creditable service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to allow sworn law enforcement officers serving in and the commissioner and deputy commissioner of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division and the Capitol Police Division of the Department of Public Safety to be eligible for certain disability benefits; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, is amended by revising Code Section 47-2-221, relating to disability allowances payable to personnel for certain disabilities arising in the line of duty, as follows:
"47-2-221. (a)(1) Notwithstanding the disability allowance provided for in Code Section 47-2123, any member in service: (A) In of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety,; (B) As a any game warden of the Department of Natural Resources,; (C) As an any officer or agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and; (D) As an any alcohol and tobacco officer or agent of the Department of Revenue; or (E) As a sworn law enforcement officer, the commissioner, or the deputy commissioner in the Motor Carrier Compliance Division or the Capitol Police Division of the Department of Public Safety on or after July 1, 2024, who, while a contributing member of this retirement system and upon becoming permanently disabled due to an act of external violence or injury incurred in the line of duty, becomes eligible for disability retirement allowances shall, upon making written application to the board of trustees either personally or through his or her employer and after a medical examination and upon certification by the medical board that such member is, in their opinion, permanently disabled, be entitled to a monthly allowance as computed on the member's life expectancy without option. Such monthly allowance as shall be payable to the member only, during his or her life or length of disability, shall not exceed 80 percent of the service allowance that would have been payable to the member had he or she accumulated not more than 30 years of creditable service and had retired at age 65. Such allowance shall be computed on the basis of the member's monthly earnable compensation for the month in which his or her permanent disability occurred. Such permanent disability retirement shall apply regardless of the length of service of any such member; and such member shall be deemed to have acquired 30 or

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more years of creditable service. In addition, a member so disabled in the line of duty shall receive a monthly supplemental benefit which shall be in the amount of $5.00 per month for each year of creditable service as a member of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety, game warden of the Department of Natural Resources, alcohol and tobacco officer or agent of the Department of Revenue, or as an officer or agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of this paragraph. Such additional monthly supplemental benefit shall in no event exceed $150.00 per month. Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, any member of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety who retired prior to July 1, 1970, as a result of becoming permanently disabled due to an act of external violence or injury incurred in the line of duty and who was a member of the retirement system on the date of the injury or act of violence shall be entitled to and shall receive the monthly supplemental benefit provided for in this subsection. (2) In lieu of the foregoing benefits provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, any member so described and so disabled in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive a minimum monthly disability retirement benefit equal to 2 percent of his or her monthly earnable compensation for the month in which his or her permanent disability occurred for each year of creditable service determined as though he or she had continued in service in the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety, as a game warden of the Department of Natural Resources, as an alcohol and tobacco officer or agent of the Department of Revenue, or as an officer or agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation as a member described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1) of this subsection until his or her mandatory retirement age. (b)(1) Notwithstanding the disability allowance provided for in Code Section 47-2123, any employee of the Department of Natural Resources appointed as a deputy game warden under Code Section 27-1-17, any parole officer employed by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, any probation officer employed by the Department of Corrections, and any community supervision officer employed by the Department of Community Supervision who, while a contributing member of this retirement system and upon becoming permanently disabled due to an act of external violence or injury incurred in the line of law enforcement duty, becomes eligible for disability retirement allowances shall, after a medical examination and upon certification by the medical board that such member is, in their opinion, permanently disabled, be entitled to a monthly allowance as computed on the member's life expectancy without option. Such monthly allowance as shall be payable to the member only, during his or her life or length of disability, shall not exceed 80 percent of the service allowance that would have been payable to the member had he or she accumulated not more than 30 years of creditable service and had retired at age 65. Such allowance shall be computed on the basis of the member's monthly earnable compensation for the month in which his or her permanent disability occurred. Such permanent disability retirement shall apply regardless of the length of service of any such member; and such member shall be deemed to have acquired 30 or more years of creditable service. In addition, a member so disabled in the line of law enforcement duty shall receive a monthly supplemental

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benefit which shall be in the amount of $5.00 per month for each year of creditable service as an employee of the Department of Natural Resources who has been appointed as a deputy game warden under Code Section 27-1-17, parole officer of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, probation officer of the Department of Corrections, or any community supervision officer employed by the Department of Community Supervision. Such additional monthly supplemental benefit shall in no event exceed $150.00 per month. (2) In lieu of the foregoing, any member so disabled in the line of law enforcement duty shall be entitled to receive a minimum monthly disability retirement benefit equal to 2 percent of his or her monthly earnable compensation for the month in which his or her permanent disability occurred for each year of creditable service determined as though he or she had continued in service as a deputy game warden, probation officer, parole officer, or a community supervision officer until his or her mandatory retirement age."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2024, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 907. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Smith of the 18th, Mathis of the 149th, Jasperse of the 11th, Collins of the 71st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of way for operators of motor vehicles, so as to revise responsibilities of motor vehicle operators when encountering a funeral procession on a two-lane highway; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of way for operators of motor vehicles, so as to revise responsibilities of motor vehicle operators when encountering a funeral procession on a two-lane highway; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of way for operators of motor vehicles, is amended by revising Code Section 40-676, relating to funeral processions, as follows:
"40-6-76. (a) As used in this Code section, a the term 'funeral procession' means an array of motor vehicles in which the lead vehicle displays a sign, pennant, flag, or other insignia furnished by a funeral home indicating a funeral procession unless led by a state or local law enforcement vehicle and each vehicle participating in the funeral procession is operating its headlights. (b) Funeral processions shall have the right of way at intersections subject to the following conditions and exceptions:
(1) Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield the right of way upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle or law enforcement vehicle giving an audible and visual signal; and (2) Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield the right of way when directed to do so by a traffic officer. (c) Funeral processions in which both the lead and rear vehicles display flashing hazard lights or which are escorted by the police, a sheriff, or a sheriff's deputy shall have the right of way in any street or highway through which they may pass, and, upon any twolane highway, the operator of every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the funeral procession has passed, except when otherwise directed by a traffic officer. Local governments may, by ordinance, provide for such law enforcement escort service and provide for the imposition of reasonable fees to defray the cost of such service. (d) The operator of a vehicle not in a funeral procession shall not interrupt a funeral procession except when authorized to do so by a traffic officer or when such vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle or law enforcement vehicle giving an audible and visual signal. (e) Operators of vehicles not a part of a funeral procession shall not join a funeral procession by operating their headlights for the purpose of securing the right of way granted by this Code section to funeral processions. (f) The operator of a vehicle not in a funeral procession shall not attempt to pass vehicles in a funeral procession on a two-lane highway. (g) Any person violating subsection (d), (e), or (f) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.00. (h) Any law enforcement officer who is directing or escorting a funeral procession in this state, whether such service is provided while on duty or not, shall enjoy the same immunities from liability as the officer possesses while in the performance of other official duties."

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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HB 1235. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Corbett of the 174th, Smith of the 138th, Burchett of the 176th and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for vehicle registration of special mobile equipment that are self-propelled cranes in order to authorize operation of such upon public highways; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions from certain federal requirements for certain vehicles and equipment; to authorize the issuance of certificates of title for self-propelled cranes; to provide for an annual licensing fee for such equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for vehicle registration of special mobile equipment that are self-propelled cranes in order to authorize operation of such upon public highways; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions from certain federal requirements for certain vehicles and equipment to allow for registration; to authorize the issuance of certificates of title for self-propelled cranes; to provide for an annual licensing fee for such equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in Code Section 40-1-1, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph and revising paragraph (59) to read as follows:
"(55.1) 'Self-propelled crane' means special mobile equipment manufactured to lift and transport loads suspended from a hook or other type of holding mechanism that is equipped with rubber tires in compliance with Code Section 40-8-74." "(59) 'Special mobile equipment' means every vehicle not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property and only incidentally operated or moved over a highway, including but not limited to: ditch-digging apparatus, well-boring apparatus, and road construction and maintenance machinery such as asphalt spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, tractors other than truck tractors, ditchers, leveling graders, finishing machines, motor graders, road rollers, scarifiers, earth-moving carryalls and scrapers, power shovels and drag lines, and self-propelled cranes and

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earth-moving equipment. The term does not include house trailers, dump trucks, truck mounted transit mixers, cranes or shovels, or other vehicles designed for the transportation of persons or property to which machinery has been attached."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-2-27, relating to registration of motor vehicles not manufactured to comply with federal emission and safety standards, certificate of registration for an assembled motor vehicle or motorcycle or a converted motor vehicle, and former military motor vehicles, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of registration for former:
(1) Former military motor vehicles that are less than 25 years old and manufactured for the United States military or multipurpose; (2) Multipurpose off-highway vehicles manufactured after January 1, 2000; or (3) Self-propelled cranes."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-2-151, relating to annual license fees for operation of vehicles, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3)(A) For each private commercial motor vehicle and self-propelled crane in accordance with the owner declared gross vehicle weight rating, as follows:
(i) Less than 18,001 lbs. ............................................................................ 25.00
(ii) 18,001 to 26,000 lbs. ........................................................................... 38.00
(iii) 26,001 to 30,000 lbs. .......................................................................... 45.00
(iv) 30,001 to 36,000 lbs. .......................................................................... 70.00
(v) 36,001 to 44,000 lbs. ............................................................................ 115.00
(vi) 44,001 to 54,999 lbs. .......................................................................... 190.00
(vii) 55,000 to 63,280 lbs. ......................................................................... 300.00
(viii) 63,281 lbs. to maximum permitted..................................................... 400.00
(B) Subparagraph (A) of this paragraph notwithstanding:
(i) A straight truck which is not a truck-tractor shall not be classified higher than $75.00;
(ii) A straight truck hauling fertilizer or agricultural products shall not be classified higher than $31.00; and

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(iii) A truck-tractor hauling fertilizer, milk, or crops as defined in paragraph (7.1) of Code Section 1-3-3 shall not be classified higher than $220.00;"

SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-3-4, relating to exclusions from issuance of certificate of title, by revising paragraph (7) as follows:
"(7) Special mobile equipment other than self-propelled cranes;"

SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-3-30, relating to requirement of compliance with federal safety standards, by revising subsections (c) and (d) as follows:
"(c) The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of title for former:
(1) Former military motor vehicles that are less than 25 years old and manufactured for the United States military.; (d)(2) Converted The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of title for converted motor vehicles as such term is defined in Code Section 40-3-30.1; or (3) Self-propelled cranes."

SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-3-30.1, relating to standards for issuance to assembled motor vehicle and motorcycle or converted motor vehicle and inspections, by revising subparagraph (a)(3)(B) as follows:
"(B) Such term shall not include former military motor vehicles or self-propelled cranes."

SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina

Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Henderson Y Hilton

Y Mathiak Y Mathis

Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor
Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

E Scott Y Seabaugh
Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1193. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Hong of the 103rd and Collins of the 71st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require the operation of flashing or revolving amber lights upon certain vehicles; to provide for penalties; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Corbett
Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin
Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner
Houston Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1001. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Corbett of the 174th and Collins of the 71st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide that presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format satisfies the requirement to possess a driver's license while operating a motor vehicle; to prohibit the compelling of

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a licensee to produce a wireless telecommunications device to a law enforcement officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide that presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format satisfies the requirement to possess a driver's license while operating a motor vehicle; to prohibit the compelling of a licensee to produce a wireless telecommunications device to a law enforcement officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, is amended by revising Code Section 40-5-29, relating to license to be carried and exhibited on demand, as follows:
"40-5-29. (a) Every licensee shall have his or her driver's license in his or her immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle. Any person who has a receipt issued by the department reflecting issuance, renewal, replacement, or reinstatement of his or her driver's license in his or her immediate possession shall be considered to have such license in his or her immediate possession if such is confirmed to be valid by the department or through the Georgia Crime Information Center. The department may establish by rule and regulation the term of such receipt. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no receipt issued by the department shall be accepted as proof of such person's identity for any other purpose, including but not limited to proof of voter identification or proof of age for purposes of purchasing alcoholic beverages.
(b)(1) Every licensee shall display his or her license upon the demand of a law enforcement officer. When records of the department indicate that a license has been issued in an electronic format, a law enforcement officer may demand such display be made by physical format. In such instances, if a law enforcement officer demands display of the physical format, the licensee shall accept presentation of such driver's license issued by the department upon a wireless telecommunications device in a method approved by the department as compliance with the requirements of this Code section. A licensee issued a license in an electronic format shall not be compelled to display an electronic format of his or her license nor release his or her wireless telecommunications device to the officer. A refusal to comply with such demand not

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only shall constitute a violation of this subsection but shall also give rise to a presumption of a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section and of Code Section 40-5-20 when such licensee displays the physical format of his or her license. (2) Any person utilizing a wireless telecommunications device to display his or her license in electronic format in order to comply with subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be considered to have consented to a search of such device by a law enforcement officer. No person shall be compelled to release his or her telecommunications device to a law enforcement officer pursuant to this Code section. (3) For purposes of this subsection, the term 'wireless telecommunications device' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 40-6-241. (c) A person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be fined no more than $10.00 if he or she produces in court a license theretofore issued to him or her and valid at the time of his or her arrest."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1150. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Corbett of the 174th, Sainz of the 180th, Pirkle of the 169th and Crowe of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-73.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tinting of windows or windshields of motor vehicles, so as to provide that fingerprints shall not be obtained for offenses relating to operation of a motor vehicle with unauthorized levels of window or windshield tinting or unlawful installation of such; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman
Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tran VACANT 125 VACANT 139
Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1183. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Stoner of the 40th and Mathiak of the 74th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems to provide certain information to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12 on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes whenever other health information is provided; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens
Stinson

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton
Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Suite 411-G
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2/21/24

Vote Yes for HB# 1183

/s/ Mesha Mainor

HB 1069. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Pirkle of the 169th, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 124th, Williams of the 148th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessment of standing timber, penalty for failure to timely report, effect of reduction of property tax digest, and supplemental assessment, so as to authorize the disclosure of records to the

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State Forestry Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1041. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Petrea of the 166th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Jackson of the 165th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-7-55 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority, membership, and powers, so as to increase the maximum amount of bonded indebtedness of the authority; to authorize the authority to condemn public property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings
Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin
Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes
Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 994. By Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Rhodes of the 124th, Leverett of the 123rd, Cox of the 28th, Barrett of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 51 and 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating torts and waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to revise liability for the negligent operation of a vessel; to require boat liveries to obtain and maintain certain insurance; to provide for notice of insurance coverage; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 51 and 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts and waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to revise liability of a boat livery under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for the liability of an operator of a vessel under certain conditions; to exempt a boat livery from liability under certain conditions; to provide for a boat livery to obtain and carry certain insurance in order to be exempt from certain liability; to provide for available proof of insurance; to provide for a written disclaimer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-1-22.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Boat livery' means a business which holds any vessel for renting, leasing, or chartering. (2) 'Vessel' means a self-propelled, motorized boat or vessel having a length of more than 16 feet with a depth of more than 16 inches, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. Such term includes but is not limited to personal watercraft as defined in Code Section 52-7-8.2. Such term excludes an inflatable or whitewater raft, unless such vessel is self propelled or motorized. Such term excludes a seaplane. (b) Provided that a boat livery obtains and carries insurance coverage as provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section:

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(1) The operator of a vessel rented, leased, or chartered from a boat livery shall be liable for any injury or damage occasioned by the negligent operation of such vessel, whether the negligence consists of a violation of the statutes of this state or of neglecting to observe such ordinary care in such operation as the rules of common law require; and (2) Such boat livery shall not be liable as an owner as provided for in Code Sections 511-21 and 51-1-22 and shall only be liable for any tort caused by the operation of a vessel that the boat livery rented, leased, or chartered:
(A) To an individual who the boat livery knew or should have known at the time of or before providing the vessel was not a reasonably safe operator of the vessel; (B) To an individual who the boat livery knew or should have known did not meet the applicable requirements provided for in Code Section 52-7-8.3 or 52-7-22; (C) To an individual who the boat livery knows is operating the vessel in a manner that is reckless or under the influence of any substance such that the judgment of the operator is substantially impaired, and the boat livery does not take reasonable steps to ensure such vessel is not operated in such a manner; (D) When a reasonable inspection revealed or should have revealed that such vessel was not in reasonably safe operating condition; or (E) When such vessel was not in reasonably safe operating condition based on acts or omissions of the boat livery. (c)(1) In order to avail itself of the protections provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a boat livery shall not rent, lease, or charter or offer to rent, lease, or charter a vessel without first obtaining and maintaining in full force and effect a policy from a licensed insurance carrier in this state or a nonadmitted insurer through a licensed surplus lines broker that provides coverage for such boat livery against any accident, loss, injury, property damage, or other casualty caused by or resulting from the operation of a boat livery vessel. Such policy shall provide coverage of not less than $250,000.00 per person per occurrence and not less than $500,000.00 in the aggregate per occurrence. (2) A boat livery shall have proof of such insurance coverage available for inspection at the location where the boat livery rents, leases, or charters vessels."
SECTION 2. Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, is amended by revising Code Section 52-7-9, relating to boat liveries, as follows:
"52-7-9. (a) The owner of a boat livery shall cause to be kept a record of the name and address of the person or persons hiring renting, leasing, or chartering any vessel, the identification number thereof, the departure date and time, and the expected time of return. The record shall be preserved for at least six months. (b) Neither the owner of a boat livery nor his or her agent or employees shall permit any vessel to depart from his or her premises unless it shall have been provided either by the

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owner or renter with the equipment required pursuant to Code Section 52-7-8 and any rules and regulations made pursuant thereto. (c) No livery boat livery vessel, except those having a length of 16 feet or less with a depth of 16 inches or less, shall be operated by any person unless there is on board a copy of the rental agreement authorizing such operation which shows the vessel number, the period of time the boat vessel is authorized for use by such operator, and any other pertinent information that the department may require. (d) If a boat livery has obtained insurance coverage as provided for in Code Section 511-22.1, such boat livery shall display in conspicuous locations where boat livery vessels are rented, leased, or chartered the following written disclaimer, provided that such written disclaimer shall also accompany the rental agreement for a boat livery vessel:
'NOTICE: THE OWNER OF THIS BOAT LIVERY HAS AN INSURANCE POLICY WHICH INSURES SUCH BOAT LIVERY AND DOES NOT INSURE YOU. ANY INSURANCE POLICIES THAT YOU HAVE MAY NOT COVER DAMAGES OR INJURIES CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY YOUR OPERATION OF A BOAT LIVERY VESSEL. YOU MAY BE PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR SUCH DAMAGES OR INJURIES.' (e) A boat livery's provision of the written disclaimer provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section shall not constitute the selling, soliciting, or negotiating of insurance."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong Y Horner
Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner

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Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Collins of the 71st moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:

HB 424. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Crowe of the 118th, Collins of the 71st, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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Representative Thomas of the 21st asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1361. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Smith of the 18th, Silcox of the 53rd, Cheokas of the 151st, Reeves of the 99th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for affirmative defenses; to provide for other matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
Representative Bonner of the 73rd asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1362. By Representatives Bonner of the 73rd and Mathiak of the 74th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-164 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local five mill share funds, so as to provide for a new deduction to be included in the calculation of the amount of each local school system's five mill share based on certain homestead exemptions provided by local Act; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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Representative Mathiak of the 74th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1363. By Representatives Mathiak of the 74th, Hawkins of the 27th, Cooper of the 45th, Greene of the 154th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that drugs dispensed to a covered person for self-administration under a state health plan be reimbursed using a transparent, index based price, plus a dispensing fee; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Williams of the 168th et al., Okoye of the 102nd, Stephens of the 164th et al., McClain of the 109th, Stinson of the 150th et al., Hugley of the 141st, Kelley of the 16th, Martinez of the 111th et al., Sharper of the 177th et al., Silcox of the 53rd, and Jasperse of the 11th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1216. By Representative Kendrick of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ashley Wilson for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1217. By Representative Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elder Henry Frasier, Sr.; and for other purposes.

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HR 1218. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Reese of the 140th, Park of the 107th, Stinson of the 150th and Kendrick of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles D. Graham, Esq.; and for other purposes.
HR 1219. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Buckner of the 137th, Greene of the 154th, Oliver of the 82nd and Hugley of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Natalie "Tally" Sweat; and for other purposes.
HR 1220. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Burnough of the 77th, Davis of the 87th, Holland of the 54th, Cannon of the 58th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Metropolitan State College; and for other purposes.
HR 1221. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Mitchell of the 88th, Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd and Carpenter of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Maria Boynton and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1222. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Mitchell of the 88th, Cannon of the 58th, Carpenter of the 4th and Alexander of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisa Nicholas and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1223. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Mitchell of the 88th, Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd and Carpenter of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharon Seay and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1224. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Bonner of the 73rd, Hatchett of the 155th, Stephens of the 164th and Petrea of the 166th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Minister Peter Burke; and for other purposes.
HR 1225. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th, Drenner of the 85th, Mitchell of the 88th, Oliver of the 82nd, Carter of the 93rd and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the DeKalb County School District and recognizing February 22, 2024, as DeKalb County School District Track and Field Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1226. By Representatives Horner of the 3rd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Cameron of the 1st and Ridley of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matt Nave; and for other purposes.
Representative Williams of the 148th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1040 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1053 Do Pass SB 254 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 148th
Chairman
Representative Rhodes of the 124th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish and Parks, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game, Fish and Parks has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 927 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rhodes of the 124th
Chairman
Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 17 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1266 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman
Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1224 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman
Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 425 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 827 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman
Representative Collins of the 71st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 996 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 71st
Chairman
Representative Greene of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Properties has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 1113 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1116 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Greene of the 154th
Chairman
Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 464 HB 971 HB 1180 HB 1182 HB 1192 HR 1022

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 808 HB 1115 HB 1181 HB 1185 HB 1195

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House stand in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Twenty-Fifth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 501 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 22, 2024

To: Bill Reilly, Clerk of the House,

I would like to record my vote for the following pieces of legislation that were on the calendar for February 9, 2024 (Legislative Day 19) due to my excused absence.

HB 959 Y HB 1026 Y HB 1048 Y HB 1034 Y

Sincerely,

/s/ M. Lehman Franklin Representative Lehman Franklin Georgia House of Representatives District 160

Prayer was offered by Pastor Mikeal D. Lovejoy, Sr., St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, Pelham, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

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

Adesanya Adeyina

Crawford Crowe

Hitchens Holcomb

Mathis McClain

Schofield Scoggins

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Anderson Anulewicz Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Beverly Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Collins Cooper Corbett Cox

Cummings E Daniel
Dempsey Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B E Evans, S Fleming Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney E Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Hilton

Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S E Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak

McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Sainz

Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Washburn Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Au of the 50th, Bennett of the 94th, Blackmon of the 146th, Carpenter of the 4th, Carter of the 93rd, Clark of the 108th, DeLoach of the 167th, Holly of the 116th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Kennard of the 101st, Moore of the 91st, Romman of the 97th, Sampson of the 153rd, and Scott of the 76th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

The House recognized Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the State Capitol and commended law enforcement officers in Georgia.

Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.

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By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1346. By Representatives Barton of the 5th and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Coosawattee Regional Water and Sewerage Authority, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3904), so as to repeal such Act and dissolve the authority; to provide for assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1347. By Representative Stinson of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Taylor County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1348. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redevelopment powers, so as to

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authorize acquisition of property interests by municipal elected and appointed officials and employees in redevelopment areas with certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1349. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Greene of the 154th and Reeves of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Attorney General, so to authorize and direct the appointment of a special prosecutor subject to certain criteria; to provide for definitions; to provide for duties and funding for a special prosecutor; to establish a special prosecution division; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1350. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Olaleye of the 59th, Townsend of the 179th and Paris of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that student performers shall not be counted absent from school due to performing in certain productions, subject to certain conditions; to provide for performance certification forms and certification; to authorize the Department of Labor, in consultation with the Department of Education, to develop such certification forms and promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for authorizations by parents or guardians relating to the education records of student performers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1351. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Paris of the 142nd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Douglas of the 78th, Vance of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to program weights and funding requirements under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for grants by the State Board of Education to local units of administration to support students living in poverty; to provide for definitions;

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to require the State Board of Education to develop rules and regulations; to provide for the calculation of grant amounts; to provide that a minimum required portion of grant funds must be used by local units of administration for direct program expenditures for the benefit of the students living in poverty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1352. By Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Bennett of the 94th, Clark of the 108th, Davis of the 87th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescription drugs, so as to provide that prescribers provide certain information to patients or their representatives prior to prescribing Schedule II controlled substances or opioids; to provide definitions; to provide for procedures for the delivery and recordation of such information; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1353. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Mughal of the 105th, Clark of the 108th, Beverly of the 143rd, Park of the 107th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to repeal the prohibition on local governments regulating the amount of rent to be charged for privately owned, single-family or multiple-unit residential rental property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1354. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Clark of the 108th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions for sales and use taxes, so as to exempt the sale or use of certain child rearing and adult care products; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1355. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Stephens of the 164th, Stoner of the 40th, Marin of the 96th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to revise regulatory fees for home based businesses; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1356. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th and Ballard of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dietitians, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Dietitian Licensure Compact"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians to administer the compact in this state; to authorize the board to conduct national background checks; to provide for a short title; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1357. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Hagan of the 156th and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of and exemptions and credits from state income taxes, so as to create a temporary income tax credit for certain expenditures relating to projects promoting industrial infrastructure enhancement and connectivity; to amend Code Section 16-12-218 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to no eligibility for tax credit regarding medical cannabis, so as to remove an inapplicable cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1358. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Jones of the 47th, Carson of the 46th, Martin of the 49th, Ridley of the 22nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12, 32, 36, 40, 45, 48, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, highways, bridges, and ferries, local government, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, revenue and taxation, and state government, respectively, so as to abolish the Atlanta-Region Transit Link "ATL" Authority and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and transfer all assets, obligations, liabilities, and employees of such authorities to the State Road and Tollway Authority; to abolish the Governor's Development Council; to revise the composition of the State Road and Tollway Authority; to transfer certain transit authority to the State Road and Tollway Authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 1359. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Rhodes of the 124th, Kelley of the 16th, Daniel of the 117th, Petrea of the 166th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous local administrative provisions, so as to provide for a refund for loss of property value or expenses incurred due to the failure of local governments to enforce certain laws, ordinances, and resolutions or due to a local government's adoption of a sanctuary policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for claims; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1360. By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Smith of the 18th, Mughal of the 105th, Hitchens of the 161st and Stoner of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties regarding controlled substances, so as to clarify that the sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession of four grams or more of fentanyl and fentanyl analog structural class is within the prohibition of trafficking certain drugs; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 1364. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Bonner of the 73rd and Horner of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to provide that a person, business, or other entity that owns or legally controls a property and prohibits a lawful weapons carrier from possessing a concealed weapon on such property shall assume absolute custodial responsibility for the safety of such lawful weapons carrier from certain threats; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1365. By Representatives Horner of the 3rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Cox of the 28th and Dunahoo of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to create a civil remedy for damages against commercial entities that allow minors to access a social media platform without performing reasonable age verification methods; to provide for definitions; to provide for reasonable age verification requirements for commercial entities; to provide for standards for liability; to provide for exceptions; to provide that age verification information shall not be retained by commercial entities; to provide for the Attorney General's imposition of fines; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1366. By Representatives Taylor of the 92nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Glaize of the 67th, Jackson of the 165th, Carpenter of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the month of April each year as "Black Women's History Month" in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for ceremonies and programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

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HB 1367. By Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Holcomb of the 81st, Lim of the 98th, Hagan of the 156th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to victim compensation, so as to expand the definition of forensic medical examination to include evidence of strangulation, if strangulation is suspected and when qualified medical personnel are available to perform such examination; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1368. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Mitchell of the 88th, Greene of the 154th, Mathiak of the 74th, Prince of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions, so as to designate the second Monday of each August as Elected Officials Day in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 1369. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st and Powell of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the safe operation of a motorcycle or bicycle through an inoperative traffic-control signal; to require drivers of motor vehicles to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; to make it unlawful to activate such devices when there is no intent to cross a roadway; to remove provisions regarding height of handlebars for motorcycles; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1370. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to authorize election superintendents to determine the number of voting booths or enclosures for state-wide general elections based upon expected

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turnout, the number of electors who have already voted by advance voting or absentee ballot, and other relevant factors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

HB 1371. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to provide for legislative findings, to clarify liability regarding third-party criminal activity; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tolling of limitations, so as to change provisions relating to tolling of limitations for a civil cause of action arising from criminal activity; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 1214. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th and Buckner of the 137th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Affordability and Accessibility of Georgia's Legitimation Process; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.

HR 1215. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Chastain of the 7th, Hatchett of the 155th, Burns of the 159th, Powell of the 33rd and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of the Honorable David E. Ralston and dedicating an interstate connector and bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1312 HB 1314 HB 1316

HB 1313 HB 1315 HB 1317

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HB 1318 HB 1320 HB 1322 HB 1324 HB 1326 HB 1328 HB 1330 HB 1332 HB 1334 HB 1336 HB 1340 HB 1342 HB 1344 HB 1361 HB 1363 HR 1165 HR 1167 HR 1169 SB 360 SB 374

HB 1319 HB 1321 HB 1323 HB 1325 HB 1327 HB 1329 HB 1331 HB 1333 HB 1335 HB 1337 HB 1341 HB 1343 HB 1345 HB 1362 HR 1164 HR 1166 HR 1168 SB 232 SB 370 SB 449

Representative Hatchett of the 155th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 901 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 902 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hatchett of the 155th
Chairman

Representative Stephens of the 164th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1138 Do Pass HB 1257 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gambill of the 15th
Vice-Chairman

Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1113 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1149 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1253 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1268 Do Pass HB 1270 Do Pass HB 1273 Do Pass

HB 1269 Do Pass HB 1271 Do Pass SB 453 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

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Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 1023 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 25th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Open Rule

HR 918

Golden Isle Greenway; official corridor in Georgia; designate (Trans-Mathis-149th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 579 HB 843

Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act; revise prior school year requirement (Substitute)(Ed-Barrett-24th) Alcoholic beverages; Sunday sales for consumption on the premises in locally designated special entertainment districts; provide (RegI-Stephens-164th)

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HB 934 HB 986 HB 993 HB 1049 HB 1073
HB 1114 HB 1124 HB 1170
HB 1199 HB 1203
HB 1207

Self-service storage facilities; enforcement of unsigned rental agreements under certain circumstances; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Momtahan-17th) Elections; election interference with a deep fake; establish criminal offense (Substitute)(T&II-Thomas-21st) Crimes and offenses; grooming a minor for indecent purposes; provide for offense (Substitute)(JuvJ-Powell-33rd) Insurance Business Transfer Act; enact (Substitute)(Ins-Williamson-112th) Local government; zoning; repeal additional hearing and notice provisions regarding halfway houses, drug rehabilitation centers, or other facilities for treatment of drug dependency (GAff-Washburn-144th) Data Analysis for Tort Reform Act; enact (Ins-Wade-9th) Education; needs based financial aid program; provide for a definition (HEd-Martin-49th) Public Health, Department of; require certain state government buildings, courthouses, and university buildings maintain and make accessible opioid antagonists (Substitute)(PH-Hawkins-27th) State government; auditor produce certain monthly and annual reports; replace requirement (Substitute)(GAff-Pirkle-169th) Dispossessory proceedings; authorize landlords to use certain off-duty sheriffs, constables, or marshals to execute writs of possession; provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Kelley-16th) Elections; proofing of ballots by local superintendents in certain races; provide (GAff-Fleming-114th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1268. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 31st, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Hall County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for

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compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1269. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Dubnik of the 29th, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Gainesville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1270. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Dubnik of the 29th, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Hall County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1271. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Dubnik of the 29th, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Gainesville independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1273. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Evans County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 453. By Senators Payne of the 54th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to transfer probation and intake services of the Juvenile Court of Gordon County to the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice pursuant to Code Section 15-11-69 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.
On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain
Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 375. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Jackson of the 41st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st and Payne of the 54th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 37-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, membership, meetings, and obligations, so as to add the commissioner of veterans service as a member of such council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 385. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th, Brass of the 28th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 398. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th, Walker III of the 20th, Watson of the 1st, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, so as to revise the commission's operations; to expand the commission's membership; to revise the term lengths of commission members; to revise definitions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to authorize the Department of Economic Development to assist the Georgia Joint Defense Commission in certain activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 482. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Goodman of the 8th, Esteves of the 6th, Butler of the 55th and Parent of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent, approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3503), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of said board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1063. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Chattooga County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection,

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qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1085. By Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Tran of the 80th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Chamblee Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to provide for the validation of such bonds and to fix the venue for jurisdiction of actions relating to any provision of this Act; to provide for immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence; to provide that the property of the authority shall not be subject to levy and sale; to provide that certain moneys are trust funds; to provide that this Act shall be liberally construed; to define the scope of the authority's operation; to provide for disposition of property upon dissolution of the authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1086. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1087. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1088. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1106. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Tybee Island to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be applied; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1145. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for education purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are disabled and who do not have a gross income from all sources, including Social Security and any other retirement or disability income and including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $20,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding year, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4900), so as to increase the income cap to $36,000.00; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1174. By Representative Smith of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Harris County Public Improvements Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the Authority, approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4052), so as to revise the purpose of the authority; to revise a definition; to provide for the acquisition of property through condemnation; to provide for reversion of assets upon dissolution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 979. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Bartow County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 375. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Jackson of the 41st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st and Payne of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 37-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, membership, meetings, and obligations, so as to add the commissioner of veterans service as a member of such council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
SB 385. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th, Brass of the 28th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study

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beyond the second year level; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 398. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th, Walker III of the 20th, Watson of the 1st, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, so as to revise the commission's operations; to expand the commission's membership; to revise the term lengths of commission members; to revise definitions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to authorize the Department of Economic Development to assist the Georgia Joint Defense Commission in certain activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
SB 482. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Goodman of the 8th, Esteves of the 6th, Butler of the 55th and Parent of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent, approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3503), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of said board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Smith of the 70th et al., Gambill of the 15th, Mainor of the 56th, Crawford of the 84th et al., Jackson of the 128th et al., Marin of the 96th, Jackson of the 68th et al., Paris of the 142nd et al., Williams of the 168th et al., Sharper of the 177th et al., Bruce of the 61st et al., Silcox of the 53rd et al., Evans of the 89th et al., McClain of the 109th et al., Camp of the 135th et al., Martin of the 49th, Reeves of the 99th, Cannon of the 172nd, Taylor of the 173rd, Cheokas of the 151st et al., Reese of the 140th et al., Gladney of the 130th, and Collins of the 71st et al.

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Pursuant to HR 1208, the House recognized and commended the 2023 Technical College System of Georgia awards winners.
Pursuant to HR 1082, the House congratulated the Johnson High School Knights for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 4A State Soccer Championship and the 2023 National Soccer Championship.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Jones of the 60th et al.
Representative Dickey of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 486 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1223 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1286 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 145th
Chairman
Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1146 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1294 Do Pass HB 1338 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Higher Education:

HB 1224. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Scoggins of the 14th, Dempsey of the 13th, Mathiak of the 74th, Dickey of the 145th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 5 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to revise the definition of "approved school"; to provide increased grant amounts for eligible students enrolled in certain programs that are directly related to highdemand jobs or career fields, as designated by the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1124. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Hilton of the 48th, Jones of the 47th, Silcox of the 53rd and Gaines of the 120th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the needs based financial aid program, so as to provide for a definition; to extend an automatic repealer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel
Davis Y DeLoach

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan

Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P.

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Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton
Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 404 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 22, 2024

Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To the Clerk of the House,

On February 22nd, I missed a vote and would like the official record to reflect a vote of Yes on HB 1124.

Thank you,

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/s/ Viola Davis Rep. Viola Davis, HD87
HB 579. By Representatives Barrett of the 24th, Jones of the 25th, Hilton of the 48th, Dempsey of the 13th, Jones of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act, so as to revise the prior school year requirement; to revise provisions for expedited completion of a student's first Individualized Education Program; to revise the requirement that students who previously qualified for the scholarship have an Individualized Education Program or Section 504 plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act," so as to revise provisions for expedited completion of a student's first Individualized Education Program; to provide for calculating maximum scholarship amounts for certain students; to provide for electronic deposits; to provide for compliance form; to provide for deadlines by which the Department of Education shall publish certain information; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act," is amended by revising subsections (a) and (f) of Code Section 20-2-2116, relating to amount of scholarship and method of payments, as follows:
"(a) The maximum scholarship granted a scholarship student pursuant to this article shall be an amount equivalent to the costs of the educational program that would have been provided for the student in the resident school system as calculated under Code Section 20-2-161 and, if a scholarship student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), based upon services specified in the Individualized Education Program in place at the time of the most recent enrollment count, as described in Code Section 20-2-160.; provided, however, that in the case of a student whose first Individual Education Program was expedited as provided for in subparagraph (a)(3)(A) of Code Section 20-2-2114 but was not in effect at the time of the most recent enrollment count, the initial calculation of

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the maximum scholarship amount shall be based upon services specified in the Individualized Education Program in place at the time such Individualized Education Program takes effect. Such initial calculation shall be revised based upon services specified in the Individualized Education Program in place at the time of the next enrollment count. This shall not include any federal funds." "(f) Payment to the parents must shall be made by individual warrant made payable to the student's parent. The department shall electronically deposit payments that have been restrictively endorsed by parents into the account of such school; provided, however, that in the event an electronic deposit cannot be made, such payment may be and mailed by the department to the participating school of the parent's choice, and the parent shall restrictively endorse the warrant to the participating school for deposit into the account of such school."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 20-22117, relating to adoption and promulgation of rules, immunity from liability for scholarship decisions, and schools may be barred from program participation for certain actions, as follows:
"(a) The board shall adopt rules to administer the program regarding student eligibility, eligibility and participation of participating schools, including, but not limited to, timelines that will maximize student and public and private school participation, the calculation and distribution of scholarships to eligible students and participating schools, and the application and approval procedures for eligible students and participating schools, the transparency of the program, and ensuring public awareness of the program and its impacts. The department shall develop and utilize a compliance form for completion by participating schools. The department shall be authorized to require any pertinent information as it deems necessary from participating schools for the purpose of implementing the program. Participating schools shall be required to complete such forms and certify their accuracy.
(b)(1) The board shall adopt rules to administer the program regarding student eligibility, transparency, and awareness of the impact of the program., including, but not limited to, the following: The department shall develop and utilize a compliance form for completion by participating schools. The department shall be authorized to require any pertinent information as it deems necessary from participating schools for the purpose of implementing the program. Participating schools shall be required to complete such forms and certify their accuracy. (1)(2) The department shall conduct an annual survey of participating parents' satisfaction with the program, their satisfaction with the private school, and their likelihood of recommending the program. Survey results shall be collected using only numerical measures and made publicly available in the annual report provided for in Code Section 20-2-2118; and. (2)(3) The department shall post on its publicly accessible public website the basic unit cost for general instructional programs as a minimum estimate for scholarship amounts.

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Within 30 days of the final enrollment count each school year provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-160 and the adoption by the General Assembly of an appropriations Act in which funding for this article is provided, the department shall provide the parents of scholarship students estimated scholarship amounts. Each year, as soon as practicable but no later than July 1, the The department shall provide parents of scholarship students the actual scholarship amounts upon appropriation of state funds to the department for disbursement. Within 30 calendar days of receipt of the actual scholarship amount, a parent of a scholarship student who believes that such student's program weights have been incorrectly reported by the local school system, including, but not limited to, services or segments that are included in the student's Individualized Education Program but were not recorded as part of such final enrollment count, may make a request in writing to the department for a review of the accuracy of the local school system's reported program weights. The department shall provide a written response within 30 days of receipt of the parent's written request."

SECTION 3. Said article is further amended, by revising Code Section 20-2-2118, relating to annual report, as follows:
"20-2-2118. The Office of Student Achievement, in conjunction with the department, shall provide the General Assembly not later than December 1 of each year with a report regarding the scholarship program for the previous fiscal year. The report shall include, but not be limited to, numbers and demographics of students participating, disaggregated by student age, grade level, gender, race, ethnicity, and eligibility for free or reduced price meals under federal guidelines at the time each student commenced participating in the program; and numbers of participating schools; and the medical or behavioral conditions the participating school is either currently accommodating or is able to accommodate. Such report shall also be posted on the Office of Student Achievement's public website."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks

Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox

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Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton
Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following communications were received:

House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building Suite 411-G
Atlanta, GA 30334

HB 579 Yes

2/22/24

HB 1124 - Yes /s/ Mesha Mainor

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House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building Suite 608-B
Atlanta, GA 30334
February 22, 2024
Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334
To the Clerk of the House,
On February 22nd, I missed a vote and would like the official record to reflect a vote of a Yes on HB 579 and HB 1124.
Thank you.
/s/ Rep. Kim Schofield Rep. Kim Schofield, D63
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 993. By Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Smith of the 18th, Ridley of the 6th, McCollum of the 30th, Collins of the 71st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses related to minors generally, so as to provide for the offense of grooming a minor for indecent purposes; to provide for a definition; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses related to minors generally, so as to provide for the offense

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of grooming a minor; to provide for definitions; to provide for a penalty; to provide for venue for certain conduct involving a minor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses related to minors generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-12-100.5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Computer' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-9-92. (2) 'Electronic device' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-12-100.2. (3) 'Minor' means any person under the age of 18 years. (4) 'Sexual offense' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 17-10-6.2. (5) 'Sexual servitude' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-5-46. (b) A person over the age of 18 and no less than 48 months older than the alleged victim commits the offense of grooming of a minor when such person through a pattern of activity knowingly and intentionally performs an act in person or through a third party or uses an electronic device, a computer, social media, or text messages to persuade, induce, entice, or coerce a minor to engage in a sexual offense, trafficking of persons for sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 16-5-46, or any offense provided for in Chapter 6 of this title. (c) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years. (d) A person shall be subject to prosecution in this state pursuant to Code Section 17-21 for any conduct made unlawful by this Code section which the person engages in while: (1) Either within or outside of this state if such conduct involves a minor who resides in this state or another person believed by such person to be a minor residing in this state; or (2) Within this state if such conduct involves a minor who resides within or outside this state or another person believed by such person to be a minor residing within or outside this state."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1170. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Mathiak of the 74th, Gaines of the 120th, Gambill of the 15th and Kennard of the 101st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require that certain state government buildings, courthouses, and university buildings maintain and make accessible opioid antagonists; to provide for definitions; to provide for the identification, development, and dissemination of educational materials and for the development of a model policy for training

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individuals on emergency opioid antagonist administration by the department; to provide that certain government entities shall establish and implement an internal policy; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require that certain state government buildings and courthouses maintain and make accessible opioid antagonists; to provide for definitions; to provide for the identification, development, and dissemination of educational materials and for the development of a model policy for training individuals on emergency opioid antagonist administration by the department; to provide that certain government entities shall establish and implement an internal policy; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2A-20. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Automated external defibrillator' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 31-11-53.1. (2) 'Courthouse' means a building occupied by judicial courts and containing rooms in which judicial proceedings are held, provided that such building contains an automated external defibrillator. (3) 'Government entity' means any state board, commission, agency, or department or any other form of state or local government, but such term shall not include local school systems, public schools, charter schools, or university buildings. (4) 'Opioid antagonist' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 26-4116.2. (5) 'Opioid related overdose' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 26-4-116.2. (6) 'Qualified government building' means a building in which a government entity is housed or meets in its official capacity, including the portion occupied by a government entity of any building that is not publicly owned, provided that such building contains an automated external defibrillator.

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(7) 'University building' means any building which forms a part of the University System of Georgia, including any college or university under the government, control, and management of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, or any building under the control of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. (b) The department shall consult with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and may consult with any other medical, clinical, or peer support professionals or organizations it deems appropriate to identify and develop educational resources and guidelines on opioid related overdoses. The department shall develop a model training and implementation policy for opioid antagonist administration. All such educational resources and guidelines and the model training and implementation policy shall be maintained in a prominent manner on the department's principal public website. (c) All qualified government buildings and courthouses shall: (1) Maintain a supply of at least three unit doses of opioid antagonists; and (2) Ensure that such supply of opioid antagonists is available and accessible during regular business hours and outside of regular business hours for all government entity events. (d) A government entity may make opioid antagonists accessible during government entity events that occur on property that is not publicly owned. (e) No one employee, officer, agent, contractor, or other individual shall be solely responsible for providing training pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section for any government entity. (f)(1) Every government entity that is based in or operates out of a qualified government building shall establish and implement an internal training and implementation policy for opioid antagonist administration. Such policy may be based on the model training and implementation policy developed by the department pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. Each such government entity shall be authorized to receive and administer grants, gifts, contracts, moneys, and donations for the purpose of implementing this Code section. (2) Each internal training and implementation policy provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:
(A) Provide details about how an individual can access opioid antagonist administration training; (B) Specify the location or locations of the government entity's supply of opioid antagonists; (C) Contain an affirmative statement that any trained individual may administer an opioid antagonist to any person whom the trained individual believes in good faith to be experiencing an opioid related overdose; and (D) Contain the following statement: 'Georgia law provides that any trained individual shall be immune from civil liability or professional discipline for any good faith act or omission to act in the emergency administration of an opioid antagonist to a person believed to be having an opioid related overdose.'

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(g) All employees, officers, agents, and contractors of government entities and all other individuals who receive training pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section shall be immune from civil liability or professional discipline for any good faith act or omission to act related to the emergency administration of an opioid antagonist pursuant to this Code section. Good faith shall not include willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness. (h) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, funds appropriated or otherwise made available to a government entity may be used to comply with the requirements of this Code section by such government entity."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye
Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.

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Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1199. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Greene of the 154th, Jackson of the 128th, Corbett of the 174th and Jasperse of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-6-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of statistics on architectural and engineering firms doing business with the state and ineligibility of firms, so as to replace the requirement that the state auditor produce certain monthly reports with the requirement that he or she produce annual reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 50-6-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of statistics on architectural and engineering firms doing business with the state and ineligibility of firms, so as to replace the requirement that the state auditor produce certain monthly reports with the requirement that he or she produce annual reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 50-6-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of statistics on architectural and engineering firms doing business with the state and ineligibility of firms, is revised as follows:
"50-6-25. (a)(1) The state auditor shall maintain statistics on all architectural and engineering firms doing business with the various departments, agencies, authorities, and public corporations of the state, except the Department of Transportation which shall be governed by paragraph (2) of this subsection. The statistics shall show the percentage

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of the total state business done by each such firm and shall be made available to the General Assembly and all departments, agencies, authorities, and public corporations of the state using architectural and engineering services. The state auditor shall compile the statistics and shall maintain the statistics current on a monthly basis. (2) The state auditor shall include in the statistics provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection all architectural and engineering firms doing business with the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation shall report its architectural and engineering contracts to the state auditor in two divisions. In the first division, such department shall report those contracts which are under a gross value of $1 million at the time of execution by the total contract amount without accounting for any subcontracts. In the second division, such department shall report those contracts with a gross value in excess of $1 million at the time of execution and shall report all subcontracts thereunder which are in excess of $25,000.00 as further provided for in this Code section. The statistics shall show the total percentage of state business done by each such firm and shall be made available to the General Assembly and the Department of Transportation. The state auditor shall compile the statistics and shall maintain the statistics current on a monthly basis. With respect to any contract of the Department of Transportation in excess of $1 million with an architectural or engineering firm which awards a portion of the business in an amount in excess of $25,000.00 under such contract to one or more subcontractors or joint-venture partners, such department shall report to the state auditor the amount of each subcontractor or joint-venture partner with that portion of the business awarded to such subcontractor or joint-venture partner, and such amounts shall not be listed or included as business of the Department of Transportation awarded to the architectural or engineering firm receiving the state contract. The architectural or engineering firm shall report to the Department of Transportation, as part of its preaward audit conducted by such department, the amount of business in excess of $25,000.00 under an anticipated contract which the contractor intends to award to any subcontractor or joint-venture partner, and, after verification that the information reported is correct, the Department of Transportation shall furnish such information to the state auditor. The state auditor shall revise the statistics with respect to architectural and engineering firms currently doing business with the Department of Transportation with respect to contracts outstanding on April 19, 1995, under which all services have not been performed by such architectural and engineering firms in satisfaction of the contract. Such revised statistics shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection crediting subcontractors and joint-venture partners with business awarded to them and providing that such amounts credited shall not be listed or included as business of the state awarded to the architectural or engineering firm receiving the state contract. Such revised statistics shall be provided by the contractor within 60 days of April 19, 1995, and, after such time, the state auditor shall not be required to revise such statistics. (b) Any architectural or engineering firm which has received more than 10 percent of the total awarded for such services by the departments, agencies, authorities, and public corporations of the state during any period of 36 months, as calculated pursuant to the

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provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section and shown by the statistics of the state auditor, shall be ineligible to contract with any department, agency, authority, or public corporation of the state until the firm, during any period of 36 months, has been awarded less than 10 percent of the total awarded for such services; provided, however, that any architectural or engineering firm may contract with the Department of Transportation for not more than 30 percent of the total awarded for such services, 10 percent for transportation purposes, and 20 percent for tollway purposes. "(a) The state auditor shall annually provide the General Assembly with statistics on all architectural and engineering firms doing business with the departments, agencies, authorities, and public corporations of this state. The annual statistics shall include a listing of the architectural and engineering firms that were awarded contracts during the preceding fiscal year, including the amount of the contract awards, statistics on the number of contracts awarded to firms in the State of Georgia, and statistics on the number of contracts awarded to firms in rural areas of the state. The state auditor is authorized to provide any additional statistical information, as determined necessary. (b) The statistics will become a part of the annual reporting requirements as outlined in Code Section 50-6-32, the 'Transparency in Government Act.' The annual statistics shall be posted for the preceding fiscal year as soon as is practical after the close of each fiscal year, but no later than January 1, beginning January 1, 2026."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey
Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1203. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 25th, Reeves of the 99th, Roberts of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to authorize landlords to use certain off-duty sheriffs, constables, or marshals to execute writs of possession in certain circumstances if a sheriff, constable, or marshal is not able to execute a writ within 30 days of the landlord's initial request; to provide for sheriffs, constables, and marshals to maintain lists of such authorized off-duty sheriffs, constables, and marshals in their jurisdictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to authorize landlords to use certain off-duty sheriffs, sheriff deputies, constables, marshals, or other individuals certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to execute writs of possession in certain circumstances if a sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, or marshal is not able to execute a writ

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within 14 days of the landlord's initial request; to provide for sheriffs, sheriff deputies, constables, and marshals to maintain lists of such authorized off-duty sheriffs, sheriff deputies, constables, marshals, and other individuals certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council in their jurisdictions; to provide administrative authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, is amended by revising Code Section 44-7-55, relating to judgment, writ of possession, landlord's liability for wrongful conduct, distribution of funds paid into court, and personal property, as follows:
"44-7-55. (a) If, on the trial of the case, the judgment is against the tenant, judgment shall be entered against the tenant for all rents due and for any other claim relating to the dispute. The court shall issue a writ of possession, both of execution for the judgment amount and a writ to be effective at the expiration of seven days after the date such judgment was entered, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 44-7-56. (b) If the judgment is for the tenant, he shall be entitled to remain in the premises and the landlord shall be liable for all foreseeable damages shown to have been caused by his wrongful conduct. Any funds remaining in the registry of the court shall be distributed to the parties in accordance with the judgment of the court. (c) Any writ of possession issued pursuant to this article shall authorize the removal of the tenant or his or her personal property or both from the premises and permit the placement of such personal property on some portion of the landlord's property or on other property as may be designated by the landlord and as may be approved by the executing officer; provided, however, that the landlord shall not be a bailee of such personal property and shall owe no duty to the tenant regarding such personal property. After execution of the writ, such property shall be regarded as abandoned. (d) Subject to subsection (a) of this Code section and Code Section 44-7-59, applications for execution of a writ of possession shall be made within 30 days of issuance of the writ of possession unless such application for said writ is accompanied by an affidavit showing good cause for the delay in applying for execution of the writ. The failure to execute a writ in conformity with this Code section shall require the applicant to apply for a new writ. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall require a sheriff, constable, or marshal to execute a writ of possession within 30 days from the issuance of any order granting a writ of possession, or the issuance, application, or request for the execution of the writ of possession; provided, however, that in the event the sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, or marshal is unable to execute the writ within 14 days from the landlord's application or request for such execution, the landlord shall be entitled to utilize the services of an offduty sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, marshal, or other individual certified by the

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Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council having authority within the jurisdiction wherein the premises lie to execute such writ at the landlord's sole cost and expense. The sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, or marshal shall maintain a list of authorized off-duty sheriffs, sheriff deputies, constables, marshals, and other individuals certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and make the same available upon request by the landlord. The sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable or marshal shall maintain administrative authority over any persons executing writs under this subsection. The landlord shall provide written notice to the sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, or marshal of the date and time of the execution of the writ by such off-duty sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, marshal, or other individuals certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council at least five calendar days in advance of such execution in order to permit the sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, or marshal to note the same within their own records."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

E Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Leverett Lewis-Ward
Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts E Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 986. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Jones of the 25th, Jasperse of the 11th, Camp of the 135th, Gunter of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to establish the criminal offense of election interference with a deep fake and solicitation of such; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for punishment; to provide for the State Election Board to publish results of investigations into such offenses; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to establish the criminal offenses of fraudulent election interference and solicitation of such; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the Attorney General to have concurrent jurisdiction over such crimes; to provide for punishment; to provide for injunctive relief; to provide for the State Election Board to publish results of investigations into such offenses; to provide for certain disclaimers on campaign advertisements that use AI generated media; to provide for the form of such disclaimers; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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PART I SECTION 1-1. The General Assembly finds: (1) The significant and rapid increase in use and advancements of artificial intelligence and other sophisticated technologies poses a unique danger to the State of Georgia's free and fair system of elections; (2) Artificial intelligence and other technologies now allow individuals, both in good faith and bad faith, to create AI generated media that falsely depicts conduct that appears to be real; (3) The state and its citizens have the utmost rights to both free and fair elections and freedom of speech; and (4) This Act is narrowly tailored for the purpose of protection against the use of deceptive media in bad faith to influence elections by reducing certain candidates' chances of being elected or by suppressing voter turnout through mass confusion.
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended in Chapter 2, relating to elections and primaries generally, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"21-2-605. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Election' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 21-5-3. (2) 'Materially deceptive media' means a video recording, video file, audio recording, or audio file, still image, or still image file that:
(A) Appears to depict a real individual's speech or conduct that did not occur in reality; and (B) Would appear to a reasonable observer to be authentic. (3) 'Person' means any employee, staff member, or other similarly affiliated individual of a political party, political body, candidate, campaign committee, political action committee, or any other political committee. Such term shall not include a broadcaster, cable provider, online service, streaming platform, or any employees or agents thereof, who otherwise would not fall under this definition of person except for their sale of advertising to a person as defined in this paragraph. (b) A person commits the offense of fraudulent election interference if he or she, with knowledge of its falsity, publishes, broadcasts, streams, or uploads materially deceptive media within 90 days of an election with the intent to deceive one or more electors for the purpose of: (1) Significantly influencing a candidate's chance of being elected in such election; (2) Creating confusion about the administration of such election; or (3) Otherwise influencing the result of such referendum.

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(c) A person commits the offense of solicitation of fraudulent election interference when he or she, with the intent that a violation proscribed by subsection (b) of this Code section be committed, commands, encourages, or requests any individual to commit a violation proscribed by subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall apply to activities protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, including, but not limited to, satire, parody, works of artistic expression, or works of journalism by bona fide news organizations. (e) A person who commits an offense under this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two years nor more than five years and by a fine not to exceed $50,000.00. (f) For prosecutions under this Code section, venue shall be proper in any county in this state where:
(1) Any act was committed in furtherance of the unlawful conduct; (2) The candidate affected by the alleged violation resides; or (3) The defendant resided at the time of the alleged violation. (g) The Attorney General shall have concurrent jurisdiction to conduct the criminal prosecution of a violation of this Code section. A criminal prosecution for a violation of this Code section shall only be initiated upon the Attorney General receiving a recommendation to prosecute from the State Election Board. (h) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a cause of action for injunctive relief may be maintained against any person who is in violation of this Code section, by: (1) An individual depicted in the materially deceptive media; (2) The Attorney General; (3) A candidate for office who has been injured or is likely to be injured by the distribution of the materially deceptive media; or (4) Any organization that represents the interests of voters likely to be deceived by the distribution of the materially deceptive media."
SECTION 2-2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-2-31, relating to duties of the State Election Board, by revising paragraph (5) as follows:
"(5) To investigate, or authorize the Secretary of State to investigate, when necessary or advisable the administration of primary and election laws and frauds and irregularities in primaries and elections and to report violations of the primary and election laws either to the Attorney General or the appropriate district attorney who shall be responsible for further investigation and prosecution. Except as provided in Code Section 21-2-605, nothing Nothing in this paragraph shall be so construed as to require any complaining party to request an investigation by the board before such party might proceed to seek any other remedy available to that party under this chapter or any other provision of law;"

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SECTION 2-3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-2-33.1, relating to enforcement of chapter, suspension of election superintendents, and support and assistance from the Secretary of State, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a.1) In any investigation stemming from an alleged violation of Code Section 21-2605, the State Election Board shall release to the public the findings of any completed investigation."
SECTION 2-4. Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is further amended in Chapter 5, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
21-5-90. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'AI generated media' means a video recording, video file, audio recording, audio file, still image, or still image file that:
(A) Is created through the use of an artificial intelligence system; (B) Depicts a real individual's speech or conduct that did not occur in reality; and (C) Appears to a reasonable observer to be authentic. (2) 'Artificial intelligence system' means an engineered or machine based system that emulates the capability of a person to receive audio, visual, text, or any other form of information and use the information received to emulate a human cognitive process, including, but not limited to, learning, generalizing, reasoning, planning, predicting, acting, or communicating; provided, however, that artificial intelligence systems may vary in the forms of information they can receive and in the human cognitive processes they can emulate. (3) 'Campaign advertisement' means any campaign material, commercial, advertisement, or other media designed to bring about the nomination or election of an individual to any elected office; designed to bring about the recall of a public officer holding elective office or to oppose the recall of a public officer holding elective office; or designed to bring about the approval or rejection by the voters of any proposed constitutional amendment, a state-wide referendum, or a proposed question which is to appear on the ballot in this state or in a county or a municipal election in this state.
21-5-91. (a) Notwithstanding the prohibitions contained in Code Section 21-2-605, any person may use AI generated content in any campaign advertisement, so long as the campaign advertisement discloses, in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 21-5-92:
(1) The name of the candidate or candidates or campaign committee or committees that created, sponsored, and paid for the campaign advertisement;

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(2) The name of each person who is being impersonated; (3) That events depicted may not have actually occurred; and (4) That artificial intelligence was used to make part or all of the content of the campaign advertisement. (b) Minor editing of a piece of existing audio or visual media shall not require disclosure under this Code section when such minor editing would not substantially change an observer's understanding of such media.
21-5-92. The disclosure provided for in Code Section 21-5-91 shall meet the following requirements:
(1) For each campaign advertisement that involves the use, in whole or in part, of visual media, such disclosure:
(A) Shall be in writing and completed in each written language used in the remainder of the advertisement; and (B) Shall be clearly readable, which shall mean that the text of the disclosure shall:
(i) Appear in letters equal to or greater than 30 percent of the vertical picture height; (ii) Be visible for a period of at least 30 percent of the media, in the case of moving images and video; and (iii) Appear with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the text of the statement. A statement satisfies the color contrast requirement of this division if it is printed in black text on a white background or if the degree of color contrast between the background and the text of the statement is no less than the color contrast between the background and the largest type size used in the communication; and (2) For each campaign advertisement that involves the use of audible media but does not involve the use of any visual media, such disclosure shall be announced, articulated, spoken, or otherwise rendered completely using the same audible volume, the same rate of speaking as measured in words per minute, and each spoken language as used in the remainder of the advertisement.
21-5-93. (a) Each violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 21-5-6, except that the amount of such fine shall not be less than $10,000.00. (b) Any violation of this article involving the use of AI generated media in a solicitation for fundraising shall be punishable by disgorgement of any funds raised within ten days of such solicitation. (c) Except as described in subsection (a) of this Code section, nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to limit the powers or remedies available to the commission.

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(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the commission shall be authorized to investigate any complaint concerning a violation of this article within 90 days of an election.

21-5-94. The commission shall be authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the execution of its functions under this article."

PART III SECTION 3-1.

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes N Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L

Y Cooper Y Corbett N Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart N Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston E Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M N Townsend Y Tran
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Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter N Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

N Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Leverett Lewis-Ward
N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin N Martinez

Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 148, nays 22.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HR 918. By Representatives Mathis of the 149th, Jasperse of the 11th, Pirkle of the 169th, Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th and others:

A RESOLUTION designating the Golden Isle Greenway as an official corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron
Camp

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1207. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Petrea of the 166th, Washburn of the 144th, Silcox of the 53rd, Cooper of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for proofing of ballots by local superintendents in certain races; to provide candidates the opportunity to review and verify such candidates' identifying information on such ballots prior to its printing or programming; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 843. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Evans of the 57th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises in locally designated special entertainment districts; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina E Alexander Y Anderson
Anulewicz Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore

Y Cooper N Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner N Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston E Hugley

Y Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald N Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly N Blackmon N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp N Campbell, J Y Campbell, L N Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

N New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance N Wade Y Washburn N Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 151, nays 13.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 915. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental

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activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 915. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 915 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023, so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: PART I
An Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023, is amended by striking everything following the Part I designation up to but not including the Part II designation and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:

The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

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Governor

House

SAC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund State Children's Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$37,512,773,362 $37,512,773,362 $37,512,773,362

$32,457,737,195 $32,457,737,195 $32,457,737,195

$359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388

$2,185,931,199 $2,185,931,199 $2,185,931,199

$1,511,932,238 $1,511,932,238 $1,511,932,238

$148,572,487 $148,572,487 $148,572,487

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$15,088,506 $15,088,506 $15,088,506

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

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Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Fireworks Trust Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

$23,597,313 $23,597,313 $23,597,313

$202,324,801 $202,324,801 $202,324,801

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$200,199

$200,199

$200,199

$155,666,898 $155,666,898 $155,666,898

$407,945,221 $407,945,221 $407,945,221

$18,579,632,784 $18,522,578,458 $18,479,682,658

$6,106,049,066 $6,106,049,066 $6,106,049,066

$92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020

$227,917,447 $227,917,447 $227,917,447

$14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

$18,693,550 $18,693,550 $18,693,550

$1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281

$81,759,372 $81,759,372 $81,759,372

$73,608,754 $73,608,754 $73,608,754

$16,975,266 $16,975,266 $16,975,266

$9,502,952,007 $9,445,897,681 $9,389,393,687

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$4,695,265

$47,852,222 $47,852,222 $47,852,222

$3,126,552

$3,126,552

$3,126,552

$52,654,959 $52,654,959 $52,654,959

$468,210,759 $468,210,759 $481,068,688

$369,516,820 $369,516,820 $369,516,820

$368,253,772 $368,253,772 $368,253,772

$1,263,048

$1,263,048

$1,263,048

$5,810,192,491 $5,810,828,319 $5,810,732,491

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$20,834,667 $21,470,495 $21,374,667

$20,834,667 $21,470,495 $21,374,667

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Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$8,926,262 $8,926,262 $1,676,990,480 $214,057,828 $978,203,695 $484,728,957 $540,389,862 $540,389,862 $1,125,058 $1,125,058 $3,555,925,353
$692,038 $873,509,256 $2,681,724,059
$3,819,907 $3,819,907 $5,553,415,193 $5,549,853,066 $135,332,403 $25,993,885 $14,616,052 $4,841,705,870 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $280,857,262 $84,087,441 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $1,565,000 $1,565,000 $1,997,127 $1,802,127
$195,000

$8,926,262 $8,926,262 $1,676,990,480 $214,057,828 $978,203,695 $484,728,957 $540,389,862 $540,389,862 $1,125,058 $1,125,058 $3,555,925,353
$692,038 $873,509,256 $2,681,724,059
$3,819,907 $3,819,907 $5,553,415,193 $5,549,853,066 $135,332,403 $25,993,885 $14,616,052 $4,841,705,870 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $280,857,262 $84,087,441 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $1,565,000 $1,565,000 $1,997,127 $1,802,127
$195,000

$8,926,262 $8,926,262 $1,676,990,480 $214,057,828 $978,203,695 $484,728,957 $540,389,862 $540,389,862 $1,125,058 $1,125,058 $3,555,925,353
$692,038 $873,509,256 $2,681,724,059
$3,819,907 $3,819,907 $5,553,415,193 $5,549,853,066 $135,332,403 $25,993,885 $14,616,052 $4,841,705,870 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $280,857,262 $84,087,441 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $1,565,000 $1,565,000 $1,997,127 $1,802,127
$195,000

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS Changes in Fund Availability TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances
Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers
Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application
Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,902,598,637 $61,846,180,139 $61,803,188,511

$5,076,086,512 $5,076,086,512 $5,076,086,512

$4,635,846,919 $4,635,846,919 $4,635,846,919

$359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388

$57,919,528 $57,919,528 $57,919,528

($2,713,077) ($2,713,077) ($2,713,077)

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

$226,770

$226,770

$226,770

$2,981,404

$2,981,404

$2,981,404

$22,372,044 $22,372,044 $22,372,044

$172,882,177 $115,827,851 $72,932,051

$172,882,177 $115,827,851 $59,323,857

$0

$0

$750,265

$0

$0 $12,857,929

($79,952)

$555,876

$460,048

$0

$635,828

$540,000

$0

$635,828

$540,000

($79,952)

($79,952)

($79,952)

($79,952)

($79,952)

($79,952)

$5,248,888,737 $5,192,470,239 $5,149,478,611

Section Total - Continuation

$15,918,856 $15,918,856

$15,918,856 $15,918,856

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$15,998,808 $15,998,808

$15,918,856 $15,918,856
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $15,998,808

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Lieutenant Governor's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$16,267,183 $16,267,183 $16,267,183

$16,267,183 $16,267,183 $16,267,183

$16,785,045 $16,785,045 $16,785,045

Continuation Budget

$1,791,231 $1,791,231 $1,791,231

$1,791,231 $1,791,231 $1,791,231

$1,791,231 $1,791,231 $1,791,231

1.1 Increase funds for legislative operations, staff retention initiatives and growth of field constituent programs.

State General Funds

$53,737

$53,737

$53,737

1.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

1.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for a statewide workforce study initiative. State General Funds

$200,000

1.1000 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,844,968 $1,844,968 $1,844,968

Appropriation (HB 915)

$1,844,968

$2,053,580

$1,844,968

$2,053,580

$1,844,968

$2,053,580

Continuation Budget

$1,486,336 $1,486,336 $1,486,336

$1,486,336 $1,486,336 $1,486,336

$1,486,336 $1,486,336 $1,486,336

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2.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$44,590

$44,590

$44,590

2.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

2.1000 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,530,926 $1,530,926 $1,530,926

Appropriation (HB 915)

$1,530,926

$1,539,538

$1,530,926

$1,539,538

$1,530,926

$1,539,538

Continuation Budget

$12,641,289 $12,641,289
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,721,241

$12,641,289 $12,641,289
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,721,241

$12,641,289 $12,641,289
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,721,241

3.1 Increase funds for legislative operations.
State General Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$250,000 ($79,952) $170,048

$250,000 ($79,952) $170,048

$488,201 ($79,952) $408,249

3.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$62,437

3.3 Utilize existing funds ($75,000) for a consortium study on educational testing. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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3.1000 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,891,289 $12,891,289 $12,891,289

Appropriation (HB 915)
$12,891,289 $13,191,927 $12,891,289 $13,191,927 $12,891,289 $13,191,927

Section Total - Continuation
$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

Section Total - Final
$24,898,240 $24,898,240 $24,898,240

$25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497

$25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497

Continuation Budget

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

4.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$488,201

$488,201

$488,201

4.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$103,257

$103,257

4.1000 -House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,898,240 $24,898,240 $24,898,240

Appropriation (HB 915)
$25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497

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Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346

$18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$18,658,194 $18,658,194 $18,658,194

$19,089,902 $19,089,902 $19,089,902

$19,089,902 $19,089,902 $19,089,902

Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,475,730 $11,475,730 $11,475,730

$11,475,730 $11,475,730 $11,475,730

$11,475,730 $11,475,730 $11,475,730

5.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$229,515

$599,046

$599,046

5.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$23,316

$23,316

5.1000 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,705,245

State General Funds

$11,705,245

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,705,245

Appropriation (HB 915)

$12,098,092 $12,098,092 $12,098,092

$12,098,092 $12,098,092 $12,098,092

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Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,515,680 $1,515,680 $1,515,680

$1,515,680 $1,515,680 $1,515,680

$1,515,680 $1,515,680 $1,515,680

6.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$30,314

$30,314

$30,314

6.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$7,773

$7,773

6.1000 -Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,545,994

$1,553,767

$1,553,767

State General Funds

$1,545,994

$1,553,767

$1,553,767

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,545,994

$1,553,767

$1,553,767

Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,936 $5,300,936 $5,300,936

$5,300,936 $5,300,936 $5,300,936

$5,300,936 $5,300,936 $5,300,936

7.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$106,019

$106,019

$106,019

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7.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$31,088

$31,088

7.1000 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,406,955

$5,438,043

$5,438,043

State General Funds

$5,406,955

$5,438,043

$5,438,043

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,406,955

$5,438,043

$5,438,043

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$44,891,338 $44,891,338

$44,891,338 $44,891,338

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$44,951,338 $44,951,338

$44,891,338 $44,891,338
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $44,951,338

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$46,238,079 $46,238,079
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $46,298,079

$46,174,825 $46,174,825
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $46,234,825

$46,174,825 $46,174,825
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $46,234,825

Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to conduct performance audits; to perform special examinations at the request of the General Assembly; to

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conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,680,185 $36,680,185
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,740,185

$36,680,185 $36,680,185
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,740,185

$36,680,185 $36,680,185
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,740,185

8.1 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$290,223

$0

$0

8.2 Increase funds for one-time funding to invest in expanding Department of Audits and Accounts' (DOAA) strategic data analytics capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize our services to the legislature, clients, and the public.

State General Funds

$873,678

$873,678

$873,678

8.3 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$239,393

$239,393

8.1000 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to conduct performance audits; to perform special examinations at the request of the General Assembly; to

conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations

contracting with the State; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,844,086 $37,793,256 $37,793,256

State General Funds

$37,844,086 $37,793,256 $37,793,256

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,000 $37,904,086

$60,000 $37,853,256

$60,000 $37,853,256

Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,098,029 $3,098,029 $3,098,029

$3,098,029 $3,098,029 $3,098,029

$3,098,029 $3,098,029 $3,098,029

9.1 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$23,399

$0

$0

9.2 Increase funds for one-time funding to invest in expanding Department of Audits and Accounts' (DOAA) strategic data analytics capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize our services to the legislature, clients, and the public.

State General Funds

$70,199

$70,199

$70,199

9.3 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$15,790

$15,790

9.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOAA)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,191,627

State General Funds

$3,191,627

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,191,627

Appropriation (HB 915)

$3,184,018 $3,184,018 $3,184,018

$3,184,018 $3,184,018 $3,184,018

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,243,000 $2,243,000 $2,243,000

$2,243,000 $2,243,000 $2,243,000

$2,243,000 $2,243,000 $2,243,000

10.1 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$1,003

$0

$0

10.1000 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,244,003

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

State General Funds

$2,244,003

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,244,003

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,870,124 $2,870,124 $2,870,124

$2,870,124 $2,870,124 $2,870,124

$2,870,124 $2,870,124 $2,870,124

11.1 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$22,060

$0

$0

11.2 Increase funds for one-time funding to invest in expanding Department of Audits and Accounts' (DOAA) strategic data analytics capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize our services to the legislature, clients, and the public.

State General Funds

$66,179

$66,179

$66,179

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

991

11.3 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$18,248

$18,248

11.1000 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,958,363

$2,954,551

$2,954,551

State General Funds

$2,958,363

$2,954,551

$2,954,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,958,363

$2,954,551

$2,954,551

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$27,419,560 $27,419,560

$27,419,560 $27,419,560

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$27,569,560 $27,569,560

$27,419,560 $27,419,560
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $27,569,560

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$27,576,879 $27,576,879
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $27,726,879

$27,540,195 $27,540,195
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $27,690,195

$27,540,195 $27,540,195
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $27,690,195

992

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,585,681 $25,585,681
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,735,681

$25,585,681 $25,585,681
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,735,681

$25,585,681 $25,585,681
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,735,681

12.1 Increase funds to annualize temporary senior judge's salary and commute cost.

State General Funds

$127,069

$0

$0

12.2 Increase funds for cost of changes to docket necessitated by credit card service vendor.

State General Funds

$23,750

$23,750

$23,750

12.3 Increase funds for an increase in annual cyber security insurance premium.

State General Funds

$6,500

$0

$0

12.4 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$96,885

$96,885

12.1000 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,743,000 $25,706,316 $25,706,316

State General Funds

$25,743,000 $25,706,316 $25,706,316

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

993

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $25,893,000

$150,000 $25,856,316

$150,000 $25,856,316

Georgia State-wide Business Court

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,833,879 $1,833,879 $1,833,879

$1,833,879 $1,833,879 $1,833,879

$1,833,879 $1,833,879 $1,833,879

13.1 Utilize existing funds to authorize expenditures to comply with O.C.G.A. 15-5A-9(a)(2) and 15-5A-9(a)(3). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

13.1000 -Georgia State-wide Business Court

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

State General Funds

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$20,187,869 $20,187,869

$20,187,869 $20,187,869

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$24,644,556 $24,644,556

$20,187,869 $20,187,869
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,329,320 $2,329,320 $2,329,320
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $24,644,556

994

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$20,750,820 $20,750,820
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,329,320 $2,329,320 $2,329,320
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $25,207,507

$20,443,777 $20,443,777
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,329,320 $2,329,320 $2,329,320
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $24,900,464

$21,093,777 $21,093,777
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,329,320 $2,329,320 $2,329,320
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $25,550,464

Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds

shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and

fees collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

14.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

14.1000 -Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds

shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and

fees collected by such court.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

995

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

$933,065 $933,065 $933,065

$933,065 $933,065 $933,065

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

$0 $0 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

$0 $0 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

15.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,153

$2,153

15.1000 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$2,153

$2,153

State General Funds

$0

$2,153

$2,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$487,212

$487,212

$487,212

Sales and Services

$487,212

$487,212

$487,212

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$487,212

$487,212

$487,212

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$487,212

$489,365

$489,365

996

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$822,352 $822,352 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,775,555

$822,352 $822,352 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,775,555

$822,352 $822,352 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,775,555

16.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

16.1000 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$822,352

$830,964

$830,964

State General Funds

$822,352

$830,964

$830,964

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

Sales and Services

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,775,555

$1,784,167

$1,784,167

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the

councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the

Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

997

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,341,232 $16,341,232
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,357,504

$16,341,232 $16,341,232
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,357,504

$16,341,232 $16,341,232
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,357,504

17.1 Increase funds for an economic impact study on access to justice initiatives. State General Funds

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

17.2 Increase funds for Civil Legal Services for families of indigent patients.

State General Funds

$419,000

$0

$0

17.3 Increase funds for Council of Municipal Court Judges operations. State General Funds

$18,951

$18,951

$18,951

17.4 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$89,350

$89,350

17.5 Increase funds to procure and manage information technology and data migration for the Juvenile Courts. State General Funds

$650,000

17.1000 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the

councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the

Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

998

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,904,183 $16,904,183
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,920,455

$16,574,533 $16,574,533
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,590,805

$17,224,533 $17,224,533
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $20,240,805

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

18.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

18.1000 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

999

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

$1,303,062 $1,303,062 $1,303,062

$1,303,062 $1,303,062 $1,303,062

Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

19.1000 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,501,119

$9,501,119

$9,501,119

$9,501,119

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$9,568,605

$9,568,605

$9,501,119 $9,501,119
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,568,605

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Final
$9,744,119 $9,744,119
$67,486 $67,486

$9,706,884 $9,706,884
$67,486 $67,486

$9,706,884 $9,706,884
$67,486 $67,486

1000

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,486 $9,811,605

$67,486 $9,774,370

$67,486 $9,774,370

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,986,522 $1,986,522
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,054,008

$1,986,522 $1,986,522
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,054,008

$1,986,522 $1,986,522
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,054,008

20.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

20.1000 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,986,522

$1,997,287

$1,997,287

State General Funds

$1,986,522

$1,997,287

$1,997,287

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

Sales and Services

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,054,008

$2,064,773

$2,064,773

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1001

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,514,597 $7,514,597 $7,514,597

$7,514,597 $7,514,597 $7,514,597

$7,514,597 $7,514,597 $7,514,597

21.1 Increase funds for grants to counties for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$12,500

$12,500

$12,500

21.2 Increase funds for grants to counties for the Coweta Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$12,500

$12,500

$12,500

21.3 Increase funds for the Juvenile Court Judges' salary supplement pursuant to the General Appropriations for FY2023 (Act 865, HB911, 2022 Session). (S:Increase funds for the Juvenile Court Judges' salary supplement. Beginning in FY2023, a $6,000 supplement has been paid to Juvenile Court Judges who certified no backlog of cases existed in their courts. There is ambiguity surrounding whether the purpose of this allocation has been followed. A new data system should answer questions concerning case backlogs. Therefore, this $6,000 supplement shall cease on December 1, 2024 for any Juvenile Court Judge who has not adopted a uniform case management system that at a minimum provides the period of time that a child has been in Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) custody pending permanency)

State General Funds

$218,000

$170,000

$170,000

21.1000 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,757,597

$7,709,597

$7,709,597

State General Funds

$7,757,597

$7,709,597

$7,709,597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,757,597

$7,709,597

$7,709,597

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$116,266,535 $116,266,535

$116,266,535 $116,266,535

$2,128,705

$2,128,705

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$116,266,535 $116,266,535
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127

1002

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$118,395,240 $118,395,240 $118,395,240

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$116,266,535 $116,266,535
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $118,395,240

$116,180,009 $116,180,009
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $118,308,714

$116,180,009 $116,180,009
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $118,308,714

Conflict Case

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist District Attorneys in the execution of their duties when a District Attorney is disqualified

from interest or relationship to engage in a prosecution per OCGA 15-18-5.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,801,727 $1,801,727 $1,801,727

$1,801,727 $1,801,727 $1,801,727

$1,801,727 $1,801,727 $1,801,727

22.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

22.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($46,646)

($46,646)

22.1000 -Conflict Case

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist District Attorneys in the execution of their duties when a District Attorney is disqualified

from interest or relationship to engage in a prosecution per OCGA 15-18-5.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1003

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,801,727 $1,801,727 $1,801,727

$1,761,540 $1,761,540 $1,761,540

$1,761,540 $1,761,540 $1,761,540

Council of Superior Court Clerks

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,166 $185,166 $185,166

$185,166 $185,166 $185,166

$185,166 $185,166 $185,166

23.1000 -Council of Superior Court Clerks

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$185,166

$185,166

$185,166

State General Funds

$185,166

$185,166

$185,166

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,166

$185,166

$185,166

District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$104,321,999 $104,321,999
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $106,450,704

$104,321,999 $104,321,999
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $106,450,704

$104,321,999 $104,321,999
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $106,450,704

1004

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

24.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$845,053

$845,053

24.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($93,228)

($93,228)

24.1000 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$104,321,999 $105,073,824 $105,073,824

State General Funds

$104,321,999 $105,073,824 $105,073,824

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,128,705

$2,128,705

$2,128,705

State Funds Transfers

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

Agency to Agency Contracts

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,450,704 $107,202,529 $107,202,529

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,957,643 $9,957,643 $9,957,643

$9,957,643 $9,957,643 $9,957,643

$9,957,643 $9,957,643 $9,957,643

25.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$49,519

$49,519

25.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($3,933)

($3,933)

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25.3 Reduce funds for the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($843,750)

($843,750)

25.1000 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,957,643

$9,159,479

$9,159,479

State General Funds

$9,957,643

$9,159,479

$9,159,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,957,643

$9,159,479

$9,159,479

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$88,790,503 $88,790,503

$88,790,503 $88,790,503

$81,125

$81,125

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$88,871,628 $88,871,628

$88,790,503 $88,790,503
$81,125 $11,125 $11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $88,871,628

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$88,745,128 $88,745,128
$81,125 $11,125 $11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $88,826,253

$89,059,466 $89,059,466
$81,125 $11,125 $11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $89,140,591

$89,059,466 $89,059,466
$81,125 $11,125 $11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $89,140,591

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Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,861,834 $1,861,834
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,886,834

$1,861,834 $1,861,834
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,886,834

$1,861,834 $1,861,834
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,886,834

26.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,688

$9,688

26.1000 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,861,834

$1,871,522

$1,871,522

State General Funds

$1,861,834

$1,871,522

$1,871,522

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,886,834

$1,896,522

$1,896,522

Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$3,396,756 $3,396,756

$3,396,756 $3,396,756

$3,396,756 $3,396,756

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,125 $11,125 $11,125 $3,407,881

$11,125 $11,125 $11,125 $3,407,881

$11,125 $11,125 $11,125 $3,407,881

27.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$21,530

$21,530

27.1000 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,396,756

$3,418,286

$3,418,286

State General Funds

$3,396,756

$3,418,286

$3,418,286

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

Intergovernmental Transfers

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,407,881

$3,429,411

$3,429,411

Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,531,913 $83,531,913
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $83,576,913

$83,531,913 $83,531,913
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $83,576,913

$83,531,913 $83,531,913
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $83,576,913

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28.1 Reduce funds for the initial equipment set-up for the first six months of funding added for the South Georgia circuit new judgeship created in HB624 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

($15,125)

($15,125)

($15,125)

28.2 Reduce funds for the initial equipment set-up for the first six months of funding added for the Blue Ridge circuit new judgeship created in HB56 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

($15,125)

($15,125)

($15,125)

28.3 Reduce funds for the initial equipment set-up for the first six months of funding added for the Mountain circuit new judgeship created in SB395 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

($15,125)

($15,125)

($15,125)

28.4 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$283,120

$283,120

28.1000 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$83,486,538 $83,769,658 $83,769,658

State General Funds

$83,486,538 $83,769,658 $83,769,658

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Royalties and Rents

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,531,538 $83,814,658 $83,814,658

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$18,272,137 $18,272,137

$18,272,137 $18,272,137

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823 $1,859,823

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,859,823 $20,131,960

$1,859,823 $20,131,960

$1,859,823 $20,131,960

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$18,298,461 $18,298,461
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,158,284

$18,383,505 $18,383,505
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,243,328

$18,383,505 $18,383,505
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,243,328

Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

29.1 Increase funds for the Georgia State Patrol (DPS) Trooper agreement, with the Supreme Court.

State General Funds

$10,067

$10,067

$10,067

29.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) administered self-insurance premiums.

State General Funds

$16,257

$16,257

$16,257

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29.3 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$85,044

$85,044

29.1000 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,298,461 $18,383,505 $18,383,505

State General Funds

$18,298,461 $18,383,505 $18,383,505

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,158,284 $20,243,328 $20,243,328

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,951,047

$7,951,047

$7,951,047

$7,951,047

$26,586,165 $26,586,165

$26,586,165 $26,586,165

$25,993,885 $25,993,885

$592,280

$592,280

$34,537,212 $34,537,212

$7,951,047 $7,951,047 $26,586,165 $26,586,165 $25,993,885
$592,280 $34,537,212

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Final
$8,618,174 $8,618,174 $26,586,165 $26,586,165

$8,618,174 $8,618,174 $26,586,165 $26,586,165

$8,618,174 $8,618,174 $26,586,165 $26,586,165

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Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,993,885 $592,280
$35,204,339

$25,993,885 $592,280
$35,204,339

$25,993,885 $592,280
$35,204,339

Administration (SAO)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,246 $355,246 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,268,618

$355,246 $355,246 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,268,618

$355,246 $355,246 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,268,618

30.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

30.1000 -Administration (SAO)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$360,629

State General Funds

$360,629

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$913,372

State Funds Transfers

$913,372

Accounting System Assessments

$913,372

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,274,001

Appropriation (HB 915)

$360,629 $360,629 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,274,001

$360,629 $360,629 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,274,001

Financial Systems

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the State's enterprise financial accounting, payroll,

and human capital management systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

31.1000 -Financial Systems

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the State's enterprise financial accounting, payroll,

and human capital management systems.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

Shared Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing payroll and other financial transactions and to

implement and support the Statewide Travel Consolidation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$938,390 $938,390 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506 $592,280 $2,802,176

$938,390 $938,390 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506 $592,280 $2,802,176

$938,390 $938,390 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506 $592,280 $2,802,176

32.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

32.1000 -Shared Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing payroll and other financial transactions and to

implement and support the Statewide Travel Consolidation Program.

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1013

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$964,226 $964,226 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506 $592,280 $2,828,012

$964,226 $964,226 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506 $592,280 $2,828,012

$964,226 $964,226 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506 $592,280 $2,828,012

Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting policy, business process improvement, and compliance

with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,792,418 $2,792,418
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,927,175

$2,792,418 $2,792,418
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,927,175

$2,792,418 $2,792,418
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,927,175

33.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

33.2 Increase funds for the consolidation of data collection systems used to develop the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to prepare for NextGen project implementation.

State General Funds

$560,000

$560,000

$560,000

33.1000 -Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting policy, business process improvement, and compliance

with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,370,719

$3,370,719

$3,370,719

State General Funds

$3,370,719

$3,370,719

$3,370,719

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

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State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,757 $134,757 $3,505,476

$134,757 $134,757 $3,505,476

$134,757 $134,757 $3,505,476

State Ethics Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,982,449 $2,982,449 $2,982,449

$2,982,449 $2,982,449 $2,982,449

$2,982,449 $2,982,449 $2,982,449

34.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

34.2 Increase funds to enhance the e-filing system to improve customer service and transparency in reporting.

State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

34.998 Change the name of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission to the State Ethics Commission pursuant to HB572 (2023 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

34.1000 -State Ethics Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

State General Funds

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

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Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing certified public accountants

and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal

and disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$882,544 $882,544 $882,544

$882,544 $882,544 $882,544

$882,544 $882,544 $882,544

35.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

35.2 Utilize existing funds ($26,476) for costs related to office relocation and administrative hearings. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

35.1000 -Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing certified public accountants

and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal

and disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$886,850

$886,850

$886,850

State General Funds

$886,850

$886,850

$886,850

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$886,850

$886,850

$886,850

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$6,520,988

$6,520,988

$6,520,988

$6,520,988

$48,160,504 $48,160,504

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$6,520,988 $6,520,988 $48,160,504
$224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455

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Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195 $218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $273,085,988

$8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195 $218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $273,085,988

$8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195 $218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $273,085,988

Section Total - Final
$413,187,687 $413,187,687 $48,160,504
$224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195

$413,187,687 $413,187,687 $48,160,504
$224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195

$413,187,687 $413,187,687 $48,160,504
$224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1017

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281
$7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $679,752,687

$218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281
$7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $679,752,687

$218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281
$7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $679,752,687

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

36.1000 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647
$3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

$3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647
$3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

$3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647
$3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

37.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

37.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOAS)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$861,672

State General Funds

$861,672

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,517,735

Intergovernmental Transfers

$338,577

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$338,577

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,376,511

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,376,511

Sales and Services

$802,647

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$802,647

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,904,589

State Funds Transfers

$3,904,589

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,653,302

Merit System Assessments

$2,251,287

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,283,996

Appropriation (HB 915)

$861,672 $861,672 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647 $3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,283,996

$861,672 $861,672 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647 $3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,283,996

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1019

Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$0 $0 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$0 $0 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

38.1000 -Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

Human Resources Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances

$0 $0 $7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455

$0 $0 $7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455

$0 $0 $7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455

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Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,180,455 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $13,079,059

$7,180,455 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $13,079,059

$7,180,455 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $13,079,059

39.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

39.1000 -Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

State General Funds

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,405,284

$7,405,284

$7,405,284

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

Reserved Fund Balances

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

State Funds Transfers

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

Merit System Assessments

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,104,895 $13,104,895 $13,104,895

Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1021

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,430,000 $2,430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $210,504,783

$2,430,000 $2,430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $210,504,783

$2,430,000 $2,430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $210,504,783

40.1 Increase funds and utilize existing funds ($2,000,000) to pay negotiated Workers' Compensation settlements to reduce outstanding claims and associated costs (Total Funds: $125,000,000).

State General Funds

$123,000,000 $123,000,000 $123,000,000

40.2 Increase funds to reduce outstanding obligations relating to the State Liability program.

State General Funds

$75,000,000

$75,000,000

$75,000,000

40.3 Increase funds to meet the cost of excess insurance and projected future claims expenses for the property risk pool.

State General Funds

$50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000

40.1000 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$250,430,000 $250,430,000 $250,430,000

State General Funds

$250,430,000 $250,430,000 $250,430,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281
$3,912,528 $108,911,282 $458,504,783

$2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281
$3,912,528 $108,911,282 $458,504,783

$2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281
$3,912,528 $108,911,282 $458,504,783

State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small

and/or minority business vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$0 $0 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$0 $0 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

41.1000 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small

and/or minority business vendors.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$19,888,184 $19,888,184

$19,888,184 $19,888,184

$19,888,184 $19,888,184

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1023

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,888,184 $19,888,184

$19,888,184 $19,888,184

$19,888,184 $19,888,184

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$0 $0 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$0 $0 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

42.1000 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,675,240 $2,675,240 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,750,341

$2,675,240 $2,675,240 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,750,341

$2,675,240 $2,675,240 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,750,341

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43.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$27,989

$27,989

$27,989

43.1000 -Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,703,229

$2,703,229

$2,703,229

State General Funds

$2,703,229

$2,703,229

$2,703,229

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

State Funds Transfers

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,778,330

$5,778,330

$5,778,330

Georgia Tax Tribunal

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the

Georgia Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$566,242 $566,242 $566,242

$566,242 $566,242 $566,242

$566,242 $566,242 $566,242

44.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

44.2 Increase funds to purchase tax law research software. State General Funds

$3,400

$3,400

$3,400

44.1000 -Georgia Tax Tribunal

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the

Georgia Department of Revenue.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1025

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$572,872 $572,872 $572,872

$572,872 $572,872 $572,872

$572,872 $572,872 $572,872

State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

$0 $0 $10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

$0 $0 $10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

45.1000 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000
$10,194,262

$10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000
$10,194,262

$10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000
$10,194,262

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Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

46.1 Increase funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-25-7.1, for the modernization of the NextGen Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, the Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance system, the Professional Standards Commission Educator Certification Case Management system, the Board of Regents ERP system, and the Department of Human Services $TARS Case Management system.

State General Funds

$158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572

46.1000 -Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572

State General Funds

$158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572

The Department is authorized to assess state agencies the equivalent of .176% of salaries for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

Section Total - Continuation

$61,743,086 $61,743,086

$59,615,358 $59,615,358

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$2,544,771

$2,544,771

$725,000

$725,000

$61,743,086 $59,615,358
$2,127,728 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1027

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000 $73,319,932
Section Total - Final
$65,303,191 $63,175,463
$2,127,728 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000 $76,880,037

$725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000 $73,319,932
$64,938,569 $62,810,841
$2,127,728 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000 $76,515,415

$725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000 $73,319,932
$62,336,506 $60,208,778
$2,127,728 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000 $73,913,352

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Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,048,552 $4,048,552 $4,048,552

$4,048,552 $4,048,552 $4,048,552

$4,048,552 $4,048,552 $4,048,552

47.1000 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

State General Funds

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$34,571,608 $34,571,608
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000

$34,571,608 $34,571,608
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000

$34,571,608 $34,571,608
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,242,753

$725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,242,753

$725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,242,753

48.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$412,300

$412,300

$412,300

48.2 Transfer funds from the Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority program ($322,800) to the Consumer Protection program and increase funds for equipment and vehicles to implement the Georgia Electric Vehicle Charging Program pursuant to SB146 (2023 Session). (H:NO; Reduce funds to reflect delayed implementation)(S:Increase funds for equipment and vehicles to begin implementation of the Georgia Electric Vehicle Charging Program pursuant to SB146 (2023 Session))

State General Funds

$3,315,000

$0

$250,000

48.3 Increase funds to establish the Georgia Pet Education Campaign and Portal. State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

48.4 Reduce funds for personnel based on start date of new positions. State General Funds

($94,422)

($101,685)

48.1000 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,298,908 $35,039,486 $35,282,223

State General Funds

$38,298,908 $35,039,486 $35,282,223

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,920,000 $725,000 $725,000
$1,195,000 $1,195,000 $47,970,053

$1,920,000 $725,000 $725,000
$1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,710,631

$1,920,000 $725,000 $725,000
$1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,953,368

Departmental Administration (DOA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,663,878 $7,663,878
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,713,878

$7,663,878 $7,663,878
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,713,878

$7,663,878 $7,663,878
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,713,878

49.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$59,208

$59,208

$59,208

49.2 Increase funds to establish the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund (SB220, 2023 Session).

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$0

49.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for long-term planning for the Atlanta Farmers Market capital needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding to update prior long-term studies for Atlanta Farmers Market capital needs)

State General Funds

$500,000

$50,000

49.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOA)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,723,086 $7,723,086
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,773,086

$10,223,086 $10,223,086
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $11,273,086

$7,773,086 $7,773,086
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,823,086

Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,029,741 $5,902,013 $2,127,728
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,885,442

$8,029,741 $5,902,013 $2,127,728
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,885,442

$8,029,741 $5,902,013 $2,127,728
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,885,442

50.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$34,448

$34,448

$34,448

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50.1000 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,064,189

$8,064,189

$8,064,189

State General Funds

$5,936,461

$5,936,461

$5,936,461

Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$624,771

$624,771

$624,771

Royalties and Rents

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

Sales and Services

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

State Funds Transfers

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,919,890

$8,919,890

$8,919,890

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,049,057 $3,049,057 $3,049,057

$3,049,057 $3,049,057 $3,049,057

$3,049,057 $3,049,057 $3,049,057

51.1000 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

State General Funds

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

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Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,222,578 $1,222,578 $1,222,578

$1,222,578 $1,222,578 $1,222,578

$1,222,578 $1,222,578 $1,222,578

52.1 Transfer funds from the Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority program to the Consumer Protection program to align budget with expenditures. (S:Reduce funds to reclaim funds disregarded in the FY2024 General Budget)

State General Funds

($322,800)

$0

($322,800)

52.1000 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$899,778

$1,222,578

$899,778

State General Funds

$899,778

$1,222,578

$899,778

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$899,778

$1,222,578

$899,778

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local

governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,157,672 $3,157,672 $3,157,672

$3,157,672 $3,157,672 $3,157,672

$3,157,672 $3,157,672 $3,157,672

53.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$31,219

$31,219

$31,219

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53.2 Increase funds for the replacement of one vehicle. State General Funds
53.3 Increase funds to develop and implement a Master Farmer Program. State General Funds

$30,730

$30,730 $72,000

$30,730 $0

53.1000 -State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local

governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,219,621

$3,291,621

$3,219,621

State General Funds

$3,219,621

$3,291,621

$3,219,621

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,219,621

$3,291,621

$3,219,621

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948

$14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$14,419,758 $14,419,758 $14,419,758

$14,419,758 $14,419,758 $14,419,758

$14,419,758 $14,419,758 $14,419,758

Departmental Administration (DBF)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,878,917 $2,878,917 $2,878,917

$2,878,917 $2,878,917 $2,878,917

$2,878,917 $2,878,917 $2,878,917

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1035

54.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$13,995

$13,995

$13,995

54.2 Increase funds for database upgrades to process applications for merchant acquirer limited purpose banks and foreign banks and to improve efficiency.

State General Funds

$64,536

$64,536

$64,536

54.1000 -Departmental Administration (DBF)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,957,448

State General Funds

$2,957,448

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,957,448

Appropriation (HB 915)

$2,957,448 $2,957,448 $2,957,448

$2,957,448 $2,957,448 $2,957,448

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,174,531 $8,174,531 $8,174,531

$8,174,531 $8,174,531 $8,174,531

$8,174,531 $8,174,531 $8,174,531

55.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$50,596

$50,596

$50,596

55.1000 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,225,127 $8,225,127 $8,225,127

$8,225,127 $8,225,127 $8,225,127

$8,225,127 $8,225,127 $8,225,127

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and

residential mortgage and installment loan lending practices, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable

laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,213,500 $3,213,500 $3,213,500

$3,213,500 $3,213,500 $3,213,500

$3,213,500 $3,213,500 $3,213,500

56.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$23,683

$23,683

$23,683

56.1000 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and

residential mortgage and installment loan lending practices, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable

laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

State General Funds

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,498,212,940 $1,498,212,940

State General Funds

$1,487,957,802 $1,487,957,802

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$149,263,138 $149,263,138

$1,498,212,940 $1,487,957,802
$10,255,138 $149,263,138

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,675,867,750

$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,675,867,750

$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,675,867,750

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Section Total - Final
$1,559,997,437 $1,549,742,299
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720

$1,563,637,524 $1,553,382,386
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720

$1,551,066,250 $1,540,811,112
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,737,652,247

$12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,741,292,334

$12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,728,721,060

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$56,133,411 $56,133,411 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903

$56,133,411 $56,133,411 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903

$56,133,411 $56,133,411 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

$100,822,545 $100,822,545 $100,822,545

57.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$19,377

$19,377

$19,377

57.1000 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$56,152,788 $56,152,788 $56,152,788

State General Funds

$56,152,788 $56,152,788 $56,152,788

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,254,231 $44,254,231 $44,254,231

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$29,607,511 $29,607,511 $29,607,511

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$434,903

$434,903

$434,903

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,841,922 $100,841,922 $100,841,922

Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for respite services for individuals with intellectual and developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

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58.1000 -Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for respite services for individuals with intellectual and developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

State General Funds

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$429,164,775 $418,909,637 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,342,499

$429,164,775 $418,909,637 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,342,499

$429,164,775 $418,909,637 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,342,499

59.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$683,581

$683,581

$683,581

59.2 Transfer funds from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($278,197)

($278,197)

($278,197)

59.1000 -Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$429,570,159 $419,315,021 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,747,883

$429,570,159 $419,315,021 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,747,883

$429,570,159 $419,315,021 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,747,883

Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,815,480 $141,815,480
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $141,841,980

$141,815,480 $141,815,480
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $141,841,980

$141,815,480 $141,815,480
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $141,841,980

60.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,169,079

$1,169,079

$1,169,079

60.2 Transfer funds from the Adult Forensic Services program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($2,589,607) ($2,589,607) ($2,589,607)

60.3 Increase funds for an additional 30-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot. (S:NO; Consider funding for an additional 30-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot in the FY2025 General Budget)

State General Funds

$664,462

$0

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60.1000 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$140,394,952 $141,059,414 $140,394,952

State General Funds

$140,394,952 $141,059,414 $140,394,952

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,421,452 $141,085,914 $140,421,452

Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$596,965,329 $596,965,329 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $609,914,377

$596,965,329 $596,965,329 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $609,914,377

$596,965,329 $596,965,329 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $609,914,377

61.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,575,268

$6,575,268

$6,575,268

61.2 Transfer funds from the Adult Mental Health Services program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($3,074,118) ($3,074,118) ($3,074,118)

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1043

61.3 Adjust funds to reflect projected expenditures based on actual utilization of core adult mental health services, and transfer funds from the Adult Mental Health Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to fund the construction of the Gateway child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit in Savannah.

State General Funds

($10,420,218) ($10,420,218)

61.4 Increase funds for the Georgia Housing Voucher program to support the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.

State General Funds

$475,625

$475,625

61.5 Increase funds for a pilot to implement transportation alternatives for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$500,000

61.6 Increase funds for one-time funding to expand mental health services in Warner Robins. State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

61.7 Increase funds to support mental health community wellness and outreach programs. State General Funds

$450,000

61.1000 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$600,466,479 $593,021,886 $591,971,886

State General Funds

$600,466,479 $593,021,886 $591,971,886

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,858,953 $11,858,953 $11,858,953

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

Sales and Services

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$613,415,527 $605,970,934 $604,920,934

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Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,325,741 $3,325,741 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,253,890

$3,325,741 $3,325,741 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,253,890

$3,325,741 $3,325,741 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,253,890

62.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

62.1000 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,326,818

$3,326,818

$3,326,818

State General Funds

$3,326,818

$3,326,818

$3,326,818

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,254,967 $11,254,967 $11,254,967

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,226,511 $16,226,511
$3,285,496

$16,226,511 $16,226,511
$3,285,496

$16,226,511 $16,226,511
$3,285,496

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,285,496 $19,512,007

$3,285,496 $19,512,007

$3,285,496 $19,512,007

63.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$36,601

$36,601

$36,601

63.2 Increase funds for adaptive play for children with disabilities and their families. State General Funds

$60,000

63.1000 -Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,263,112 $16,263,112 $16,323,112

State General Funds

$16,263,112 $16,263,112 $16,323,112

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,548,608 $19,548,608 $19,608,608

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,185,031 $7,185,031 $7,185,031

$7,185,031 $7,185,031 $7,185,031

$7,185,031 $7,185,031 $7,185,031

64.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$31,219

$31,219

$31,219

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64.2 Transfer funds from the Child and Adolescent Forensic Services program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($17,298)

($17,298)

($17,298)

64.1000 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

State General Funds

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,984,605 $56,984,605 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $67,394,120

$56,984,605 $56,984,605 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $67,394,120

$56,984,605 $56,984,605 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $67,394,120

65.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$19,377

$19,377

$19,377

65.2 Transfer funds from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,001,541) ($1,001,541) ($1,001,541)

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1047

65.3 Transfer funds from Adult Mental Health Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program for the construction of the Gateway child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit in Savannah. (S:Transfer funds from Adult Mental Health Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program and increase funds for the construction of the Gateway child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit in Savannah)

State General Funds

$10,420,218 $13,000,000

65.1000 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$56,002,441 $66,422,659 $69,002,441

State General Funds

$56,002,441 $66,422,659 $69,002,441

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,324,515 $10,324,515 $10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,411,956 $76,832,174 $79,411,956

Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,964,012 $31,964,012
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $41,264,758

$31,964,012 $31,964,012
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $41,264,758

$31,964,012 $31,964,012
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $41,264,758

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66.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$307,879

$307,879

$307,879

66.2 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBHDD) program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($650,000)

($650,000)

($650,000)

66.1000 -Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,621,891 $31,621,891 $31,621,891

State General Funds

$31,621,891 $31,621,891 $31,621,891

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,922,637 $40,922,637 $40,922,637

Direct Care Support Services The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$154,255,108 $154,255,108
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130

$154,255,108 $154,255,108
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130

$154,255,108 $154,255,108
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130

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1049

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,580

$62,580

$62,580

$158,128,149 $158,128,149 $158,128,149

67.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$976,386

$976,386

$976,386

67.2 Transfer funds ($7,610,761) from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services, Adult Forensic Services, Adult Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Forensic Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, and Departmental Administration (DBHDD) programs to Direct Care Support Services program, utilize existing funds ($461,188), and increase funds to address Regional State Hospitals' urgent and significant capital needs according to the 2023 Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) campus survey (Total Funds: $60,000,000). (S:Transfer funds ($7,610,761) from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services, Adult Forensic Services, Adult Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Forensic Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, and Departmental Administration (DBHDD) programs to Direct Care Support Services program, utilize existing funds ($461,188), and increase funds to address Regional State Hospitals' urgent and significant capital needs according to the 2023 Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) campus survey (Total Funds: $46,503,406))

State General Funds

$59,538,812 $59,538,812 $46,042,218

67.1000 -Direct Care Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$214,770,306

State General Funds

$214,770,306

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,453,331

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

Sales and Services

$785,307

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$785,307

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,419,710

State Funds Transfers

$2,419,710

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$2,357,130

Agency to Agency Contracts

$62,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$218,643,347

Appropriation (HB 915)

$214,770,306 $214,770,306
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $218,643,347

$201,273,712 $201,273,712
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $205,146,753

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Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$352,378 $352,378 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,348,793

$352,378 $352,378 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,348,793

$352,378 $352,378 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,348,793

68.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

68.1000 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$368,526

$368,526

$368,526

State General Funds

$368,526

$368,526

$368,526

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,364,941 $10,364,941 $10,364,941

Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$780,964 $780,964 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,800,006

$780,964 $780,964 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,800,006

$780,964 $780,964 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,800,006

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1051

69.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

69.1000 -Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$791,729

$791,729

$791,729

State General Funds

$791,729

$791,729

$791,729

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,810,771

$2,810,771

$2,810,771

Sexual Offender Risk Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$959,595 $959,595 $959,595

$959,595 $959,595 $959,595

$959,595 $959,595 $959,595

70.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

70.998 Change the name of the Sexual Offender Review Board to the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

70.1000 -Sexual Offender Risk Review Board

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$969,284 $969,284 $969,284

$969,284 $969,284 $969,284

$969,284 $969,284 $969,284

Section Total - Continuation

$58,372,566 $58,372,566

$58,372,566 $58,372,566

$169,081,824 $169,081,824

$169,081,824 $169,081,824

$14,758,057 $14,758,057

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$242,403,370 $242,403,370

$58,372,566 $58,372,566 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492 $1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $242,403,370

Section Total - Final
$534,547,118 $534,547,118 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492

$538,347,118 $538,347,118 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492

$541,347,118 $541,347,118 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492

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1053

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923
$718,577,922

$1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923
$722,377,922

$1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923
$725,377,922

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,335 $306,335 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $538,688

$306,335 $306,335 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $538,688

$306,335 $306,335 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $538,688

71.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

71.1000 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$310,641

$310,641

$310,641

State General Funds

$310,641

$310,641

$310,641

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

Sales and Services

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$232,353 $542,994

$232,353 $542,994

$232,353 $542,994

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,745,918 $3,745,918 $3,745,918

$3,745,918 $3,745,918 $3,745,918

$3,745,918 $3,745,918 $3,745,918

72.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

72.1000 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

State General Funds

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

Departmental Administration (DCA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$1,790,639 $1,790,639

$1,790,639 $1,790,639

$1,790,639 $1,790,639

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1055

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,699,074

$2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,699,074

$2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,699,074

73.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$82,891

$82,891

$82,891

73.1000 -Departmental Administration (DCA)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,873,530

$1,873,530

$1,873,530

State General Funds

$1,873,530

$1,873,530

$1,873,530

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,945,396

$2,945,396

$2,945,396

Reserved Fund Balances

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

Sales and Services

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

State Funds Transfers

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,328 $7,781,965

$29,328 $7,781,965

$29,328 $7,781,965

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,782,656 $1,782,656 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,918,456

$1,782,656 $1,782,656 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,918,456

$1,782,656 $1,782,656 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,918,456

74.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

74.1000 -Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,822,487

$1,822,487

$1,822,487

State General Funds

$1,822,487

$1,822,487

$1,822,487

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$631,978

$631,978

$631,978

Intergovernmental Transfers

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

Sales and Services

$171,398

$171,398

$171,398

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1057

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$171,398 $49,958,287

$171,398 $49,958,287

$171,398 $49,958,287

Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

75.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

75.1000 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

State General Funds

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,518,296

$2,518,296

$2,518,296

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,518,296

$2,518,296

$2,518,296

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,188,507

$5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,188,507

$5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,188,507

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,264,767 $1,264,767
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,605,519

$1,264,767 $1,264,767
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,605,519

$1,264,767 $1,264,767
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,605,519

76.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$12,918

$12,918

$12,918

76.1000 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1059

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,277,685 $1,277,685
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,618,437

$1,277,685 $1,277,685
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,618,437

$1,277,685 $1,277,685
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,618,437

Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

77.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$174,394

$174,394

$174,394

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77.1000 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$174,394

$174,394

$174,394

State General Funds

$174,394

$174,394

$174,394

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$111,873,539 $111,873,539 $111,873,539

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$111,873,539 $111,873,539 $111,873,539

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,145,738

$4,145,738

$4,145,738

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

Sales and Services

$379,000

$379,000

$379,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$379,000

$379,000

$379,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$116,193,671 $116,193,671 $116,193,671

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$397,224 $397,224
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $447,224

$397,224 $397,224
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $447,224

$397,224 $397,224
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $447,224

78.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1061

78.1000 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$400,454

$400,454

$400,454

State General Funds

$400,454

$400,454

$400,454

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$450,454

$450,454

$450,454

Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,031,329 $4,031,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $7,533,781

$4,031,329 $4,031,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $7,533,781

$4,031,329 $4,031,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $7,533,781

79.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$90,427

$90,427

$90,427

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79.2 Utilize existing funds ($800,000), transfer funds ($400,000) from the State Community Development Programs program to the Special Housing Initiatives program, and increase funds to the State Housing Trust Fund to leverage federal grant funds for the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (Total Funds: $2,924,806).

State General Funds

$2,124,806

$2,124,806

$2,124,806

79.1000 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,246,562

$6,246,562

$6,246,562

State General Funds

$6,246,562

$6,246,562

$6,246,562

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$289,993

$289,993

$289,993

Reserved Fund Balances

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Sales and Services

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

State Funds Transfers

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

Agency to Agency Contracts

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,749,014

$9,749,014

$9,749,014

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,184,467 $3,184,467 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000

$3,184,467 $3,184,467 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000

$3,184,467 $3,184,467 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1063

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $4,286,059

$100,000 $4,286,059

$100,000 $4,286,059

80.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

80.2 Transfer funds from the State Community Development Programs program to the Special Housing Initiatives program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($400,000)

($400,000)

($400,000)

80.3 Increase funds for one-time community improvement grants. State General Funds

$2,500,000

$0

80.1000 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,813,533

$5,313,533

$2,813,533

State General Funds

$2,813,533

$5,313,533

$2,813,533

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,915,125

$6,415,125

$3,915,125

80.1001 Special Project - State Community Development Programs: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and award
community improvement grants.

State General Funds

$5,000,000

State Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,705,396 $13,705,396
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,181,484

$13,705,396 $13,705,396
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,181,484

$13,705,396 $13,705,396
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,181,484

81.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

81.2 Increase funds for the projected cost of economic development projects receiving Regional Economic Business Assistance.

State General Funds

$100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000

81.1000 -State Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$113,715,085 $113,715,085 $113,715,085

State General Funds

$113,715,085 $113,715,085 $113,715,085

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$476,088

$476,088

$476,088

Intergovernmental Transfers

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

Sales and Services

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,191,173 $114,191,173 $114,191,173

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1065

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,253,495 $1,253,495 $1,253,495

$1,253,495 $1,253,495 $1,253,495

$1,253,495 $1,253,495 $1,253,495

82.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Fund to support water and wastewater infrastructure development through low-interest loans to local communities.

State General Funds

$250,000,000 $250,000,000 $250,000,000

82.1000 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$251,253,495 $251,253,495 $251,253,495

State General Funds

$251,253,495 $251,253,495 $251,253,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,253,495 $251,253,495 $251,253,495

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,910,340 $26,910,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $27,055,861

$26,910,340 $26,910,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $27,055,861

$26,910,340 $26,910,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $27,055,861

83.1 Increase funds to support rural economic development projects and expand grant opportunities for rural site development.

State General Funds

$100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000

83.2 Utilize existing funds ($26,078,821) and increase funds for the Rural Workforce Housing Program (Total Funds: $50,000,000).

State General Funds

$23,921,179 $23,921,179 $23,921,179

83.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for economic development. State General Funds

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

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83.4 Increase funds for an agriculture center grant. State General Funds

$500,000

83.1000 -Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$150,831,519

State General Funds

$150,831,519

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$145,521

Intergovernmental Transfers

$145,521

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$145,521

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,977,040

Appropriation (HB 915)

$152,131,519 $152,131,519
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $152,277,040

$152,631,519 $152,631,519
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $152,777,040

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$4,755,971,201 $4,755,971,201

$4,084,880,864 $4,084,880,864

$124,062,351 $124,062,351

$8,769,315

$8,769,315

$152,685,494 $152,685,494

$385,573,177 $385,573,177

$9,687,933,882 $9,687,933,882

$26,684,102 $26,684,102

$9,193,039,021 $9,193,039,021

$468,210,759 $468,210,759

$220,774,078 $220,774,078

$214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

$4,755,971,201 $4,084,880,864
$124,062,351 $8,769,315
$152,685,494 $385,573,177 $9,687,933,882 $26,684,102 $9,193,039,021 $468,210,759 $220,774,078 $214,057,828 $214,057,828
$3,600,000 $3,600,000 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

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Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$19,788,410,812 $19,788,410,812 $19,788,410,812

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$4,880,571,226 $4,853,083,743 $4,830,882,110

$4,183,900,671 $4,156,413,188 $4,134,211,555

$124,062,351 $124,062,351 $124,062,351

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$155,666,898 $155,666,898 $155,666,898

$407,945,221 $407,945,221 $407,945,221

$9,860,816,059 $9,803,761,733 $9,760,115,668

$26,684,102 $26,684,102 $26,684,102

$9,365,921,198 $9,308,866,872 $9,252,362,878

$468,210,759 $468,210,759 $481,068,688

$220,774,078 $220,774,078 $220,774,078

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$20,085,893,014 $20,001,351,205 $19,935,503,507

Departmental Administration (DCH)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,078,435 $91,078,435 $376,976,734 $17,778,946 $329,743,048 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $493,651,523

$91,078,435 $91,078,435 $376,976,734 $17,778,946 $329,743,048 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $493,651,523

$91,078,435 $91,078,435 $376,976,734 $17,778,946 $329,743,048 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $493,651,523

84.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$466,125

$466,125

$466,125

84.1000 -Departmental Administration (DCH)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,544,560 $91,544,560 $91,544,560

State General Funds

$91,544,560 $91,544,560 $91,544,560

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$376,976,734 $376,976,734 $376,976,734

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,778,946 $17,778,946 $17,778,946

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$329,743,048 $329,743,048 $329,743,048

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$29,454,740 $29,454,740 $29,454,740

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

State Funds Transfers

$22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

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Health Insurance Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,311,585 $21,311,585 $21,311,585 $494,117,648 $494,117,648 $494,117,648

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$874,037 $874,037 $874,037

$874,037 $874,037 $874,037

$874,037 $874,037 $874,037

85.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

85.2 Utilize existing funds ($81,221) for investigative software. (G:YES)(H:Increase funds for investigative software)(S:Increase funds and utilize existing funds ($55,000) for investigative software)

State General Funds

$0

$81,221

$81,221

85.3 Utilize existing funds ($65,000) to replace two vehicles. (G:YES)(H:Utilize existing funds ($26,450) and increase funds ($38,550) to replace two vehicles)(S:Increase funds to replace two vehicles)

State General Funds

$0

$38,550

$65,000

85.1000 -Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$881,573

$1,001,344

$1,027,794

State General Funds

$881,573

$1,001,344

$1,027,794

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$881,573

$1,001,344

$1,027,794

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$849,432 $849,432 $849,432

$849,432 $849,432 $849,432

$849,432 $849,432 $849,432

86.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

86.2 Utilize existing funds ($25,483) for an electronic documentation storage system. (G:YES)(H and S:Utilize existing funds ($53,268) and increase funds ($66,732) for an electronic documentation storage system)

State General Funds

$0

$66,732

$66,732

86.1000 -Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$858,044

$924,776

$924,776

State General Funds

$858,044

$924,776

$924,776

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$858,044

$924,776

$924,776

Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,992,849 $18,992,849
$172,588 $172,588 $19,165,437

$18,992,849 $18,992,849
$172,588 $172,588 $19,165,437

$18,992,849 $18,992,849
$172,588 $172,588 $19,165,437

87.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

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87.2 Transfer funds from the Health Care Access and Improvement program to the PeachCare program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($459,000)

($459,000)

($459,000)

87.3 Increase funds to support existing and new housing with the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).

State General Funds

$148,250

$296,500

87.4 Increase funds to support Lupus research, data collection, awareness, and education. State General Funds

$50,000

$100,000

87.5 Increase funds for one federally qualified health center start-up grant in Cobb County. (S:NO; Consider the inclusion of one federally qualified health center start-up grant in Cobb County in the FY2025 General Budget)

State General Funds

$250,000

$0

87.6 Increase funds for one-time grants up to $1,000,000 for the development of Programs of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) to provide home and community-based services.

State General Funds

$2,000,000

87.1000 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,543,538 $18,991,788 $20,940,038

State General Funds

$18,543,538 $18,991,788 $20,940,038

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,716,126 $19,164,376 $21,112,626

Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$27,136,965 $27,136,965 $12,005,577

$27,136,965 $27,136,965 $12,005,577

$27,136,965 $27,136,965 $12,005,577

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $39,242,542

$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $39,242,542

$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $39,242,542

88.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$205,612

$205,612

$205,612

88.1000 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,342,577 $27,342,577 $27,342,577

State General Funds

$27,342,577 $27,342,577 $27,342,577

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,005,577 $12,005,577 $12,005,577

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,945,354

$5,945,354

$5,945,354

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$6,060,223

$6,060,223

$6,060,223

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,448,154 $39,448,154 $39,448,154

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $358,801,173 $358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $358,801,173 $358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $358,801,173 $358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524

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Hospital Authorities Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000
$554,269,739

$139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000
$554,269,739

$139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000
$554,269,739

89.1000 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $52,882,042

State General Funds

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $52,882,042

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$358,801,173 $358,801,173 $358,801,173

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$358,801,173 $358,801,173 $358,801,173

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$142,586,524 $142,586,524 $142,586,524

Intergovernmental Transfers

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Sales and Services

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$554,269,739 $554,269,739 $554,269,739

Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,329,655,949 $2,122,710,631
$6,191,806 $8,769,315 $152,685,494 $39,298,703 $4,440,149,741 $2,787,214

$2,329,655,949 $2,122,710,631
$6,191,806 $8,769,315 $152,685,494 $39,298,703 $4,440,149,741 $2,787,214

$2,329,655,949 $2,122,710,631
$6,191,806 $8,769,315 $152,685,494 $39,298,703 $4,440,149,741 $2,787,214

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,437,362,527 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$7,099,437,310

$4,437,362,527 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$7,099,437,310

$4,437,362,527 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$7,099,437,310

90.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$120,960,448 $244,727,550 $365,687,998

90.2 Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$20,530,349 $41,537,066 $62,067,415

90.3 Increase funds for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2021 cost reports.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$92,923,563 $188,003,238 $280,926,801

90.4 Increase funds for the Medicare Part D Clawback payment. State General Funds

$39,489,850

90.5 Replace state general funds with hospital provider fees.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

($2,237,205) $2,237,205
$0

$120,960,448 $244,727,550 $365,687,998
$20,530,349 $41,537,066 $62,067,415
$92,923,563 $188,003,238 $280,926,801
$39,489,850
($2,237,205) $2,237,205
$0

$120,960,448 $244,727,550 $365,687,998
$20,530,349 $41,537,066 $62,067,415
$92,923,563 $188,003,238 $280,926,801
$39,489,850
($2,237,205) $2,237,205
$0

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90.6 Replace state general funds with nursing home provider fees.
State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Total Public Funds:

($2,981,404) $2,981,404
$0

($2,981,404) $2,981,404
$0

($2,981,404) $2,981,404
$0

90.7 Increase funds to recognize ambulance provider fees. Ambulance Provider Fees

$226,770

$226,770

$226,770

90.8 Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$2,107,212 $4,263,317 $6,370,529

90.1000 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,603,786,929 $2,603,786,929 $2,605,894,141

State General Funds

$2,391,396,232 $2,391,396,232 $2,393,503,444

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

Ambulance Provider Fees

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$155,666,898 $155,666,898 $155,666,898

Hospital Provider Fee

$41,535,908 $41,535,908 $41,535,908

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,914,417,595 $4,914,417,595 $4,918,680,912

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,911,630,381 $4,911,630,381 $4,915,893,698

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

Hospital Authorities

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

State Funds Transfers

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

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Optional Medicaid Services Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $7,847,836,144 $7,847,836,144 $7,854,206,673

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,013,907,252 $1,549,762,233
$117,870,545 $346,274,474 $4,061,067,485 $4,061,067,485 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,100,719,900

$2,013,907,252 $1,549,762,233
$117,870,545 $346,274,474 $4,061,067,485 $4,061,067,485 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,100,719,900

$2,013,907,252 $1,549,762,233
$117,870,545 $346,274,474 $4,061,067,485 $4,061,067,485 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,100,719,900

91.1 Reduce funds for Medicaid enrollment based on projected utilization.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:
91.2 Replace state general funds with hospital provider fees.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

($152,993,355) ($181,193,355) ($209,393,355) ($309,536,628) ($366,590,954) ($423,645,281) ($462,529,983) ($547,784,309) ($633,038,636)

($20,134,839) $20,134,839
$0

($20,134,839) $20,134,839
$0

($20,134,839) $20,134,839
$0

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91.3 Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$2,193,535 $4,437,967 $6,631,502

91.1000 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,860,913,897 $1,832,713,897 $1,806,707,432

State General Funds

$1,376,634,039 $1,348,434,039 $1,322,427,574

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,870,545 $117,870,545 $117,870,545

Hospital Provider Fee

$366,409,313 $366,409,313 $366,409,313

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,751,530,857 $3,694,476,531 $3,641,860,171

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,751,530,857 $3,694,476,531 $3,641,860,171

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Hospital Authorities

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

State Funds Transfers

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,638,189,917 $5,552,935,591 $5,474,312,766

PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$100,953,107 $100,953,107 $438,760,584
$4,565 $438,756,019
$151,783 $151,783

$100,953,107 $100,953,107 $438,760,584
$4,565 $438,756,019
$151,783 $151,783

$100,953,107 $100,953,107 $438,760,584
$4,565 $438,756,019
$151,783 $151,783

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Optional Medicaid Services Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$539,865,474 $539,865,474 $539,865,474

92.1 Transfer funds from the Health Care Access and Improvement program to the PeachCare program ($459,000) and increase funds ($3,569,736) for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$4,028,736 $8,150,951
$12,179,687

$4,028,736 $8,150,951
$12,179,687

$4,028,736 $0
$12,857,929 $16,886,665

92.1000 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$104,981,843 $104,981,843 $104,981,843

State General Funds

$104,981,843 $104,981,843 $104,981,843

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$446,911,535 $446,911,535 $451,618,513

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$8,155,516

$8,155,516

$4,565

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$438,756,019 $438,756,019 $451,613,948

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

State Funds Transfers

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$552,045,161 $552,045,161 $556,752,139

State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$0 $0 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$0 $0 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

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93.1000 -State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,779,001 $1,779,001 $1,779,001

$1,779,001 $1,779,001 $1,779,001

$1,779,001 $1,779,001 $1,779,001

94.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

94.2 Reduce funds for operations to align budget to expenditures. State General Funds

($15,062)

$0

$0

94.3 Utilize existing funds ($168,738) for one data analyst and data management software. (G:YES)(H:NO)(S:YES; Utilize existing funds for personnel and software to assist in additional licensure studies)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

94.4 Utilize existing funds ($100,000) for statewide healthcare specialty assessments to evaluate gaps in healthcare services. (G:YES)(H:Utilize existing funds ($100,000) and increase funds to study needs in licensure or sub-specialties of licensure and evaluate gaps in healthcare staffing in Neurology, Psychiatry, Rheumatology, and Endocrinology)(S:YES; Utilize existing funds ($100,000) for statewide healthcare specialty assessments to evaluate gaps in healthcare services)

State General Funds

$0

$200,000

$0

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94.5 Reduce funds based on actual start date. State General Funds

($103,662)

($103,662)

94.6 The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce shall collaborate with state licensing boards to provide and receive healthcare workforce data as needed. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

94.1000-Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,772,551

State General Funds

$1,772,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,772,551

Appropriation (HB 915)

$1,883,951 $1,883,951 $1,883,951

$1,683,951 $1,683,951 $1,683,951

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

95.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

State General Funds

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

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The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

96.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

State General Funds

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine and affiliated hospitals to help ensure

an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

97.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine and affiliated hospitals to help ensure

an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

State General Funds

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

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Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,065,000 $5,065,000 $5,065,000

$5,065,000 $5,065,000 $5,065,000

$5,065,000 $5,065,000 $5,065,000

98.1 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures until authorizing legislation is passed to establish a loan repayment program for mental health professionals.

State General Funds

($850,000)

($850,000)

($850,000)

98.2 Transfer funds from the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program to utilize unallocated award amounts from multi-year physician loan repayments for funding of nursing faculty loan repayments.

State General Funds

($300,000)

98.1000-Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,215,000

$4,215,000

$3,915,000

State General Funds

$4,215,000

$4,215,000

$3,915,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,215,000

$4,215,000

$3,915,000

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,445,783 $7,445,783 $7,445,783

$7,445,783 $7,445,783 $7,445,783

$7,445,783 $7,445,783 $7,445,783

99.1 Increase funds for nursing program recruitment in Southwest Georgia. State General Funds

$56,000

$0

99.2 Transfer funds from the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program to utilize unallocated award amounts from multi-year physician loan repayments for funding of nursing faculty loan repayments.

State General Funds

$300,000

99.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,445,783

$7,501,783

$7,745,783

State General Funds

$7,445,783

$7,501,783

$7,745,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,445,783

$7,501,783

$7,745,783

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board

licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,151,410 $3,151,410
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $3,451,410

$3,151,410 $3,151,410
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $3,451,410

$3,151,410 $3,151,410
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $3,451,410

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100.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$27,989

$27,989

$27,989

100.2 Utilize existing funds ($275,000) to upgrade licensure application software and fully digitize the application process. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

100.3 Utilize existing funds ($62,790) to upgrade technology equipment. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

100.4 Reduce funds based on actual start dates. State General Funds

($89,636)

($110,716)

100.1000 -Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board

licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,179,399

$3,089,763

$3,068,683

State General Funds

$3,179,399

$3,089,763

$3,068,683

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,479,399

$3,389,763

$3,368,683

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,143,460 $3,143,460 $3,143,460

$3,143,460 $3,143,460 $3,143,460

$3,143,460 $3,143,460 $3,143,460

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101.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

101.2 Increase funds to reflect the full cost of the database management agreement funded by HB19 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$5,250

$5,250

$5,250

101.1000 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

State General Funds

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

Section 18: Community Supervision, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$206,256,998 $206,256,998

$206,256,998 $206,256,998

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$289,944

$289,944

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$846,118

$846,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$208,643,406 $208,643,406

$206,256,998 $206,256,998
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $208,643,406

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$208,318,915 $208,318,915
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $210,705,323

$208,318,915 $208,318,915
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $210,705,323

$208,318,915 $208,318,915
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $210,705,323

Departmental Administration (DCS) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,770,766 $10,770,766
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,771,966

$10,770,766 $10,770,766
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,771,966

$10,770,766 $10,770,766
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,771,966

102.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$73,202

$73,202

$73,202

102.1000 -Departmental Administration (DCS) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Appropriation (HB 915)

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,843,968 $10,843,968
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,845,168

$10,843,968 $10,843,968
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,845,168

$10,843,968 $10,843,968
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,845,168

Field Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through effective and efficient offender supervision in

communities, while providing opportunities for successful outcomes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$189,869,483 $189,869,483
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $191,905,338

$189,869,483 $189,869,483
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $191,905,338

$189,869,483 $189,869,483
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $191,905,338

103.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,905,404

$1,905,404

$1,905,404

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103.1000 -Field Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through effective and efficient offender supervision in

communities, while providing opportunities for successful outcomes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$191,774,887 $191,774,887 $191,774,887

State General Funds

$191,774,887 $191,774,887 $191,774,887

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$127,515

$127,515

$127,515

Intergovernmental Transfers

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

Sales and Services

$13,786

$13,786

$13,786

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,786

$13,786

$13,786

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$846,118

$846,118

$846,118

State Funds Transfers

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

Agency to Agency Contracts

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

Agency Funds Transfers

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$193,810,742 $193,810,742 $193,810,742

Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to develop and

execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the

success of returning citizens.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,951,840 $3,951,840 $3,951,840

$3,951,840 $3,951,840 $3,951,840

$3,951,840 $3,951,840 $3,951,840

104.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

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104.1000 -Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to develop and

execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the

success of returning citizens.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

State General Funds

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

Misdemeanor Probation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$978,962 $978,962 $978,962

$978,962 $978,962 $978,962

$978,962 $978,962 $978,962

105.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

105.1000 -Misdemeanor Probation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$986,498

$986,498

$986,498

State General Funds

$986,498

$986,498

$986,498

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$986,498

$986,498

$986,498

Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to family violence in

Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of

family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$685,947 $685,947 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,035,300

$685,947 $685,947 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,035,300

$685,947 $685,947 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,035,300

106.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

106.2 Increase funds to update the Georgia State Plan for Ending Family Violence. State General Funds

$40,250

$40,250

$40,250

106.1000 -Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to family violence in

Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of

family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$734,809

$734,809

$734,809

State General Funds

$734,809

$734,809

$734,809

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$188,124

$188,124

$188,124

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$188,124

$188,124

$188,124

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

Sales and Services

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,084,162

$1,084,162

$1,084,162

Section 19: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,343,263,283

$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,343,263,283

$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,343,263,283

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,415,761,695 $1,415,761,695
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,429,496,853

$1,426,977,419 $1,426,977,419
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,440,712,577

$1,430,339,541 $1,430,339,541
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,444,074,699

Departmental Administration (DOC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,503,788 $36,503,788 $36,503,788

$36,503,788 $36,503,788 $36,503,788

$36,503,788 $36,503,788 $36,503,788

107.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$246,519

$246,519

$246,519

107.2 Transfer funds from the Offender Management program ($3,551,094) to the Departmental Administration (DOC) program and increase funds ($2,574,744) for a recruitment advertising campaign and work culture review.

State General Funds

$6,125,838

$6,125,838

$6,125,838

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107.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOC)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$42,876,145 $42,876,145 $42,876,145

State General Funds

$42,876,145 $42,876,145 $42,876,145

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,876,145 $42,876,145 $42,876,145

Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,221,640 $62,221,640
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $64,675,140

$62,221,640 $62,221,640
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $64,675,140

$62,221,640 $62,221,640
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $64,675,140

108.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$716,950

$716,950

$716,950

108.2 Utilize existing funds ($94,646) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

108.1000 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$62,938,590 $62,938,590 $62,938,590

State General Funds

$62,938,590 $62,938,590 $62,938,590

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1093

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $65,392,090

$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $65,392,090

$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $65,392,090

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,754,020 $27,754,020 $27,754,020

$27,754,020 $27,754,020 $27,754,020

$27,754,020 $27,754,020 $27,754,020

109.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

109.2 Utilize existing funds ($5,676) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

109.3 Increase funds to meet projected expenditures for food operations. State General Funds

$925,663

$308,554

109.1000 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,770,168 $28,695,831 $28,078,722

State General Funds

$27,770,168 $28,695,831 $28,078,722

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,770,168 $28,695,831 $28,078,722

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Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$273,257,694 $273,257,694
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $273,718,249

$273,257,694 $273,257,694
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $273,718,249

$273,257,694 $273,257,694
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $273,718,249

110.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$30,143

$30,143

$30,143

110.2 Increase funds for physical health and pharmacy service contracts. State General Funds

$65,268,881 $65,268,881 $63,268,881

110.1000 -Health

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$338,556,718 $338,556,718 $336,556,718

State General Funds

$338,556,718 $338,556,718 $336,556,718

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$339,017,273 $339,017,273 $337,017,273

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Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,417,607 $48,417,607
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $48,447,607

$48,417,607 $48,417,607
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $48,447,607

$48,417,607 $48,417,607
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $48,447,607

111.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$60,284

$60,284

$60,284

111.2 Transfer funds from the Offender Management program to the Departmental Administration (DOC) program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($3,551,094) ($3,551,094) ($3,551,094)

111.3 Increase funds for a $2 per diem increase for County Correctional Institutions effective April 1, 2024. (S:Increase funds for a $3 per diem increase for County Correctional Institutions effective April 1, 2024)

State General Funds

$887,773

$1,331,793

111.1000 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,926,797 $45,814,570 $46,258,590

State General Funds

$44,926,797 $45,814,570 $46,258,590

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $44,956,797

$30,000 $45,844,570

$30,000 $46,288,590

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,311,593 $138,311,593 $138,311,593

$138,311,593 $138,311,593 $138,311,593

$138,311,593 $138,311,593 $138,311,593

112.1 Increase funds for 200 temporary additional beds at Coffee and Wheeler facilities to allow for maintenance and repairs at state prisons.

State General Funds

$5,202,288

$5,202,288

112.1000 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$138,311,593 $143,513,881 $143,513,881

State General Funds

$138,311,593 $143,513,881 $143,513,881

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,311,593 $143,513,881 $143,513,881

State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$711,018,989 $711,018,989
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103

$711,018,989 $711,018,989
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103

$711,018,989 $711,018,989
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1097

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $721,810,092

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $721,810,092

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $721,810,092

113.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,667,770

$5,667,770

$5,667,770

113.2 Increase funds for Technical College System of Georgia vocational education contracts.

State General Funds

$172,200

$172,200

$172,200

113.3 Increase funds for safety, security, and technology initiatives. State General Funds

$5,604,789

$9,804,789 $15,340,000

113.4 Increase funds for offender call monitoring at facilities, statewide. State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

113.5 Increase funds for radio communications at facilities, statewide. State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

113.6 Utilize existing funds ($947,656) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

113.1000 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$723,313,748 $727,513,748 $733,048,959

State General Funds

$723,313,748 $727,513,748 $733,048,959

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $734,104,851

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $738,304,851

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $743,840,062

Transition Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,042,794 $32,042,794 $32,042,794

$32,042,794 $32,042,794 $32,042,794

$32,042,794 $32,042,794 $32,042,794

114.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$355,245

$355,245

$355,245

114.2 Increase funds for six months of operational cost for the Metro Re-Entry Phase IV to add 400 transition center beds.

State General Funds

$4,669,897

$4,669,897

$4,669,897

114.3 Utilize existing funds ($40,192) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

114.1000 -Transition Centers

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,067,936 $37,067,936 $37,067,936

State General Funds

$37,067,936 $37,067,936 $37,067,936

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,067,936 $37,067,936 $37,067,936

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1099

Section 20: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$12,393,076 $12,393,076

$12,393,076 $12,393,076

$75,943,450 $75,943,450

$75,943,450 $75,943,450

$22,590,595 $22,590,595

$20,256,148 $20,256,148

$20,256,148 $20,256,148

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$110,927,121 $110,927,121

$12,393,076 $12,393,076 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,259,344 $2,259,344 $110,927,121

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$12,843,053 $12,843,053 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,259,344 $2,259,344 $111,377,098

$12,843,053 $12,843,053 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,259,344 $2,259,344 $111,377,098

$12,843,053 $12,843,053 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,259,344 $2,259,344 $111,377,098

Departmental Administration (DOD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,400,196 $1,400,196 $1,137,771 $1,137,771 $2,537,967

$1,400,196 $1,400,196 $1,137,771 $1,137,771 $2,537,967

$1,400,196 $1,400,196 $1,137,771 $1,137,771 $2,537,967

115.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$22,606

$22,606

$22,606

115.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOD)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,422,802

$1,422,802

$1,422,802

State General Funds

$1,422,802

$1,422,802

$1,422,802

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,560,573

$2,560,573

$2,560,573

Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the training of Army National Guard, Air National Guard,

and State Defense Force personnel, and to provide an organized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the

President or Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

$6,009,257 $6,009,257 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $22,586,717 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,255,466

$6,009,257 $6,009,257 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $22,586,717 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,255,466

$6,009,257 $6,009,257 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $22,586,717 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,255,466

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1101

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,255,466 $88,553,926

$2,255,466 $88,553,926

$2,255,466 $88,553,926

116.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$259,438

$259,438

$259,438

116.1000 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the training of Army National Guard, Air National Guard,

and State Defense Force personnel, and to provide an organized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the

President or Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,268,695

$6,268,695

$6,268,695

State General Funds

$6,268,695

$6,268,695

$6,268,695

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$59,957,952 $59,957,952 $59,957,952

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$59,957,952 $59,957,952 $59,957,952

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,586,717 $22,586,717 $22,586,717

Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,256,148 $20,256,148 $20,256,148

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$20,256,148 $20,256,148 $20,256,148

Royalties and Rents

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

Sales and Services

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,813,364 $88,813,364 $88,813,364

Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,983,623 $4,983,623 $14,847,727 $14,847,727
$3,878

$4,983,623 $4,983,623 $14,847,727 $14,847,727
$3,878

$4,983,623 $4,983,623 $14,847,727 $14,847,727
$3,878

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,878 $3,878 $19,835,228

$3,878 $3,878 $19,835,228

$3,878 $3,878 $19,835,228

117.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$167,933

$167,933

$167,933

117.1000 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,151,556

$5,151,556

$5,151,556

State General Funds

$5,151,556

$5,151,556

$5,151,556

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,847,727 $14,847,727 $14,847,727

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,847,727 $14,847,727 $14,847,727

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

Sales and Services

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,003,161 $20,003,161 $20,003,161

Section 21: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$80,774,172 $80,774,172

$80,774,172 $80,774,172

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$83,618,293 $83,618,293

$80,774,172 $80,774,172
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $83,618,293

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$90,022,897 $90,022,897
$2,844,121

$90,022,897 $90,022,897
$2,844,121

$90,022,897 $90,022,897
$2,844,121

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $92,867,018

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $92,867,018

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $92,867,018

Departmental Administration (DDS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,376,670 $10,376,670
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,877,527

$10,376,670 $10,376,670
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,877,527

$10,376,670 $10,376,670
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,877,527

118.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$60,284

$60,284

$60,284

118.2 Increase funds for development of a card production request-for-proposal (RFP).

State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

118.1000 -Departmental Administration (DDS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,586,954 $10,586,954 $10,586,954

State General Funds

$10,586,954 $10,586,954 $10,586,954

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,087,811 $11,087,811 $11,087,811

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License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,430,595 $69,430,595
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $71,258,430

$69,430,595 $69,430,595
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $71,258,430

$69,430,595 $69,430,595
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $71,258,430

119.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$824,599

$824,599

$824,599

119.2 Utilize existing funds ($2,310,516) and increase funds for card production server migration and card services upgrades (Total Funds: $10,165,000).

State General Funds

$7,854,484

$7,854,484

$7,854,484

119.3 Increase funds for postage rate increases. State General Funds

$341,057

$341,057

$341,057

119.1000 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$78,450,735 $78,450,735 $78,450,735

State General Funds

$78,450,735 $78,450,735 $78,450,735

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,278,570 $80,278,570 $80,278,570

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Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,907 $966,907 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,482,336

$966,907 $966,907 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,482,336

$966,907 $966,907 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,482,336

120.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

120.1000 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$985,208

$985,208

$985,208

State General Funds

$985,208

$985,208

$985,208

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,500,637

$1,500,637

$1,500,637

Section 22: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$506,324,539 $506,324,539 $62,534,475 $62,534,475 $443,790,064 $443,790,064 $494,874,422 $494,874,422

$506,324,539 $62,534,475 $443,790,064 $494,874,422

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Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,001,698,461

$174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,001,698,461

$174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,001,698,461

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$523,009,220 $525,840,854 $524,466,754

State General Funds

$63,285,758 $63,285,758 $63,285,758

Lottery Proceeds

$459,723,462 $462,555,096 $461,180,996

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$494,874,422 $494,874,422 $494,874,422

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$174,961,385 $174,961,385 $174,961,385

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$227,164,017 $227,164,017 $227,164,017

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$300,000

$395,828

$300,000

Reserved Fund Balances

$95,828

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$95,828

Sales and Services

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

State Funds Transfers

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

Agency to Agency Contracts

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,018,383,142 $1,021,310,604 $1,019,840,676

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,534,475 $62,534,475 $267,505,684
$4,786,385 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $330,040,159

$62,534,475 $62,534,475 $267,505,684
$4,786,385 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $330,040,159

$62,534,475 $62,534,475 $267,505,684
$4,786,385 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $330,040,159

121.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$471,507

$471,507

$471,507

121.1000 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$63,005,982 $63,005,982 $63,005,982

State General Funds

$63,005,982 $63,005,982 $63,005,982

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$267,505,684 $267,505,684 $267,505,684

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,786,385

$4,786,385

$4,786,385

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$169,970,279 $169,970,279 $169,970,279

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$330,511,666 $330,511,666 $330,511,666

Nutrition Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

$0 $0 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

$0 $0 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

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122.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$55,978

$55,978

$55,978

122.2 Increase funds for startup grants of up to $10,000 per provider to establish additional Summer Food Service Program meal sites in areas with high rates of child food insecurity.

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

122.1000 -Nutrition Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$155,978

$155,978

$155,978

State General Funds

$155,978

$155,978

$155,978

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$170,155,978 $170,155,978 $170,155,978

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$443,790,064 $0
$443,790,064 $175,000 $175,000
$443,965,064

$443,790,064 $0
$443,790,064 $175,000 $175,000
$443,965,064

$443,790,064 $0
$443,790,064 $175,000 $175,000
$443,965,064

123.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Lottery Proceeds

$8,300,892

$8,300,892

$8,300,892

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123.2 Increase funds for computer refresh. Lottery Proceeds

$99,574

$99,574

$99,574

123.3 Increase funds to reflect the correct employer contribution rate for State Health Benefit Plan.

Lottery Proceeds

$1,389,766

$1,389,766

$1,389,766

123.4 Increase funds to expand the Summer Transition Program with income eligibility requirements. (H and S:Increase funds to maintain the current number of classrooms in the Summer Transition Program without the implementation of an income eligibility requirement)

Lottery Proceeds

$6,143,166

$8,974,800

$7,600,700

123.5 Utilize existing lottery funds for three Pre-Kindergarten administrative positions. (S:YES; Utilize existing lottery funds ($95,828) for three Pre-Kindergarten administrative positions)

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$95,828

$0

123.1000 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$459,723,462 $462,555,096 $461,180,996

Lottery Proceeds

$459,723,462 $462,555,096 $461,180,996

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$95,828

Reserved Fund Balances

$95,828

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$95,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$459,898,462 $462,825,924 $461,355,996

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,193,738 $57,193,738
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

$57,193,738 $57,193,738
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

$57,193,738 $57,193,738
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

124.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

124.1000 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

State General Funds

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$57,193,738 $57,193,738 $57,193,738

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$57,193,738 $57,193,738 $57,193,738

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

State Funds Transfers

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

Agency to Agency Contracts

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,817,036 $57,817,036 $57,817,036

Section 23: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$37,668,877 $37,668,877 $37,668,877 $37,668,877

$37,668,877 $37,668,877

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1111

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $41,709,727

$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $41,709,727

$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $41,709,727

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$70,273,968 $70,273,968
$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $74,314,818

$68,663,968 $68,663,968
$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $72,704,818

$67,463,968 $67,463,968
$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $71,504,818

Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,449,841 $5,449,841 $5,449,841

$5,449,841 $5,449,841 $5,449,841

$5,449,841 $5,449,841 $5,449,841

125.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$35,525

$35,525

$35,525

125.2 Transfer funds from the Tourism program ($70,000) to the Departmental Administration (DEcD) program and increase funds to align budget with rent expenditures. (H and S:Increase funds to align budget with rent expenditures)

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

$100,000

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125.3 Increase funds to purchase five replacement vehicles. (H and S:Increase funds to purchase one replacement vehicle)

State General Funds

$225,000

$45,000

$45,000

125.1000 -Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,010,366

$5,830,366

$5,630,366

State General Funds

$6,010,366

$5,830,366

$5,630,366

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,010,366

$5,830,366

$5,630,366

Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,137,937 $1,137,937 $1,137,937

$1,137,937 $1,137,937 $1,137,937

$1,137,937 $1,137,937 $1,137,937

126.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

126.1000 -Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

State General Funds

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

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Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$590,056 $590,056 $590,056

$590,056 $590,056 $590,056

$590,056 $590,056 $590,056

127.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

127.2 Increase funds to inventory art collection currently housed at the State Archives Building. (H and S:Increase funds for the inventory and value assessment of the state art collection and report findings to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the House State Properties Committee, and the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee by December 1, 2024)

State General Funds

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

127.1000 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$625,439

$625,439

$625,439

State General Funds

$625,439

$625,439

$625,439

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$625,439

$625,439

$625,439

Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support throughout the state with grants for non-profit arts and

cultural organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

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128.1000-Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support throughout the state with grants for non-profit arts and

cultural organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$976,356

$976,356

$976,356

State General Funds

$976,356

$976,356

$976,356

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,635,756

$1,635,756

$1,635,756

Global Commerce

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia

products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,444,679 $10,444,679 $10,444,679

$10,444,679 $10,444,679 $10,444,679

$10,444,679 $10,444,679 $10,444,679

129.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$44,137

$44,137

$44,137

129.1000 -Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia

products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,488,816 $10,488,816 $10,488,816

State General Funds

$10,488,816 $10,488,816 $10,488,816

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,488,816 $10,488,816 $10,488,816

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Innovation and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,691,792 $2,691,792 $2,691,792

$2,691,792 $2,691,792 $2,691,792

$2,691,792 $2,691,792 $2,691,792

130.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

130.2 Increase funds to support deployment of hydrogen energy applications. (S:YES; Utilize industry sponsorships to support stakeholder involvement in planning for hydrogen energy applications)

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$0

130.1000 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,701,481

$3,701,481

$2,701,481

State General Funds

$3,701,481

$3,701,481

$2,701,481

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,701,481

$3,701,481

$2,701,481

International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,636,322 $2,636,322
$266,790 $266,790 $2,903,112

$2,636,322 $2,636,322
$266,790 $266,790 $2,903,112

$2,636,322 $2,636,322
$266,790 $266,790 $2,903,112

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131.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

131.2 Increase funds for contracts to support the global export of Georgia manufactured and agricultural products.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

131.1000 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,846,011

$2,846,011

$2,846,011

State General Funds

$2,846,011

$2,846,011

$2,846,011

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$266,790

$266,790

$266,790

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$266,790

$266,790

$266,790

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,112,801

$3,112,801

$3,112,801

Rural Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,313 $966,313 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $4,080,973

$966,313 $966,313 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $4,080,973

$966,313 $966,313 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $4,080,973

132.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

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132.1000 -Rural Development

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$969,543

$969,543

$969,543

State General Funds

$969,543

$969,543

$969,543

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,084,203

$4,084,203

$4,084,203

Small and Minority Business Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,055,169 $1,055,169 $1,055,169

$1,055,169 $1,055,169 $1,055,169

$1,055,169 $1,055,169 $1,055,169

133.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

133.1000 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,061,628

$1,061,628

$1,061,628

State General Funds

$1,061,628

$1,061,628

$1,061,628

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,061,628

$1,061,628

$1,061,628

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Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,720,412 $11,720,412 $11,720,412

$11,720,412 $11,720,412 $11,720,412

$11,720,412 $11,720,412 $11,720,412

134.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$49,520

$49,520

$49,520

134.2 Increase funds for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public safety and infrastructure costs related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. (H and S:Increase funds for one-time funding for Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public safety, security, transportation, and infrastructure expenses and implementation between governmental agencies for hosting the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2026 and College Football Playoff National Championship in 2025)

State General Funds

$29,250,000 $29,250,000 $29,250,000

134.3 Increase funds to relocate the 1996 Olympic cauldron. State General Funds

$1,500,000

$0

$0

134.4 Transfer funds from the Tourism program to the Departmental Administration (DEcD) program to align budget with rent expenditures. (H and S:NO; Maintain funds for state-owned historical markers)

State General Funds

($70,000)

$0

$0

134.1000 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$42,449,932 $41,019,932 $41,019,932

State General Funds

$42,449,932 $41,019,932 $41,019,932

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,449,932 $41,019,932 $41,019,932

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1119

Section 24: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900

$11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900

$2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683

$2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$34,125,850 $34,125,850 $34,125,850

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056

$14,158,675,433 $14,158,675,433 $14,158,675,433

Section Total - Final

$12,197,026,196 $12,206,690,561 $12,202,066,410

$11,837,580,808 $11,847,245,173 $11,842,621,022

$359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388

$2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683

$2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$34,125,850 $34,125,850 $34,125,850

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056 $14,495,317,729 $14,504,982,094 $14,500,357,943

Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,484,116 $14,484,116
$309,003 $309,003 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $15,943,119

$14,484,116 $14,484,116
$309,003 $309,003 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $15,943,119

$14,484,116 $14,484,116
$309,003 $309,003 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $15,943,119

135.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$649,269

$649,269

$649,269

135.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($288,000)

($288,000)

($288,000)

135.1000 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,845,385 $14,845,385 $14,845,385

State General Funds

$14,845,385 $14,845,385 $14,845,385

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$309,003

$309,003

$309,003

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$309,003

$309,003

$309,003

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

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1121

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,150,000 $16,304,388

$1,150,000 $16,304,388

$1,150,000 $16,304,388

Business and Finance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,048,336 $8,048,336
$81,020 $81,020 $9,991,981 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,121,337

$8,048,336 $8,048,336
$81,020 $81,020 $9,991,981 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,121,337

$8,048,336 $8,048,336
$81,020 $81,020 $9,991,981 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,121,337

136.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$76,432

$76,432

$76,432

136.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on start date of new position. State General Funds

($90,000)

($90,000)

136.1000 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,124,768

$8,034,768

$8,034,768

State General Funds

$8,124,768

$8,034,768

$8,034,768

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$81,020

$81,020

$81,020

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$81,020

$81,020

$81,020

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,991,981

$9,991,981

$9,991,981

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,089,181 $8,089,181
$608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,197,769

$8,089,181 $8,089,181
$608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,107,769

$8,089,181 $8,089,181
$608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,107,769

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,046,404 $5,046,404 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,271,994

$5,046,404 $5,046,404 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,271,994

$5,046,404 $5,046,404 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,271,994

137.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$130,257

$130,257

$130,257

137.2 Reduce funds for funding allocated but not spent on Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) study.

State General Funds

($39,200)

137.1000 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,176,661 $5,176,661 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,402,251

$5,176,661 $5,176,661 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,402,251

$5,137,461 $5,137,461 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,363,051

Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,853,152 $9,853,152 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $14,802,494

$9,853,152 $9,853,152 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $14,802,494

$9,853,152 $9,853,152 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $14,802,494

138.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

138.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($1,700,000) ($1,700,000) ($1,700,000)

138.1000 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,157,458 $8,157,458 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $13,106,800

$8,157,458 $8,157,458 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $13,106,800

$8,157,458 $8,157,458 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $13,106,800

Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

139.1 Increase funds to leverage matching grant funds for program expansion. State General Funds

$1,579,000

$0

139.1000 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,690,100

$3,269,100

$1,690,100

State General Funds

$1,690,100

$3,269,100

$1,690,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,690,100

$3,269,100

$1,690,100

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$6,734,693 $6,734,693

$6,734,693 $6,734,693

$6,734,693 $6,734,693

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,833,819 $6,833,819
$176,231 $176,231 $176,231 $13,744,743

$6,833,819 $6,833,819
$176,231 $176,231 $176,231 $13,744,743

$6,833,819 $6,833,819
$176,231 $176,231 $176,231 $13,744,743

140.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$61,361

$61,361

$61,361

140.2 Utilize $10,000,000 of existing $10,994,021 ESSER Funds to provide one-to-one match for character education programming. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

140.1000 -Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,796,054

$6,796,054

$6,796,054

State General Funds

$6,796,054

$6,796,054

$6,796,054

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$176,231

$176,231

$176,231

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$176,231

$176,231

$176,231

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$176,231

$176,231

$176,231

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,806,104 $13,806,104 $13,806,104

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

141.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

141.1000 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

State General Funds

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,305,239,787 $1,305,239,787 $1,305,239,787

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,808,418 $52,808,418 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,131,220

$52,808,418 $52,808,418 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,131,220

$52,808,418 $52,808,418 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,131,220

142.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,158,838

$1,158,838

$1,158,838

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1127

142.1000 -Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$53,967,256 $53,967,256 $53,967,256

State General Funds

$53,967,256 $53,967,256 $53,967,256

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $11,322,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $11,322,802

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,290,058 $65,290,058 $65,290,058

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,958,631 $2,958,631 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,242,631

$2,958,631 $2,958,631 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,242,631

$2,958,631 $2,958,631 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,242,631

143.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$66,743

$66,743

$66,743

143.1000 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,025,374

$3,025,374

$3,025,374

State General Funds

$3,025,374

$3,025,374

$3,025,374

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,309,374

$8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,309,374

$8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,309,374

Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,653,162 $20,653,162
$409,267 $409,267 $21,062,429

$20,653,162 $20,653,162
$409,267 $409,267 $21,062,429

$20,653,162 $20,653,162
$409,267 $409,267 $21,062,429

144.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$78,585

$78,585

$78,585

144.1000 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,731,747 $20,731,747 $20,731,747

State General Funds

$20,731,747 $20,731,747 $20,731,747

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,141,014 $21,141,014 $21,141,014

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,794,733 $20,794,733 $20,794,733

$20,794,733 $20,794,733 $20,794,733

$20,794,733 $20,794,733 $20,794,733

145.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,997,864

$8,997,864

$8,997,864

145.1000 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,792,597 $29,792,597 $29,792,597

State General Funds

$29,792,597 $29,792,597 $29,792,597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,792,597 $29,792,597 $29,792,597

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,262,827 $39,262,827 $803,409,469 $803,409,469
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $842,856,296

$39,262,827 $39,262,827 $803,409,469 $803,409,469
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $842,856,296

$39,262,827 $39,262,827 $803,409,469 $803,409,469
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $842,856,296

146.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$14,374,506 $14,374,506 $14,374,506

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146.2 Reduce funds for the cost of breakfast and lunch for reduce-paying students through the 2023-2024 school year given the availability of existing funds.

State General Funds

($6,333,713) ($6,333,713) ($6,333,713)

146.1000 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$47,303,620 $47,303,620 $47,303,620

State General Funds

$47,303,620 $47,303,620 $47,303,620

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$803,409,469 $803,409,469 $803,409,469

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$803,409,469 $803,409,469 $803,409,469

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$850,897,089 $850,897,089 $850,897,089

Preschool Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,780,890 $46,780,890 $46,780,890

$46,780,890 $46,780,890 $46,780,890

$46,780,890 $46,780,890 $46,780,890

147.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$965,134

$965,134

$965,134

147.1000 -Preschool Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1131

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,746,024 $47,746,024 $47,746,024

$47,746,024 $47,746,024 $47,746,024

$47,746,024 $47,746,024 $47,746,024

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$148,750,195 $148,750,195 $148,750,195

$148,750,195 $148,750,195 $148,750,195

$148,750,195 $148,750,195 $148,750,195

148.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$14,401,461 $14,401,461 $14,401,461

148.1000 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$163,151,656 $163,151,656 $163,151,656

State General Funds

$163,151,656 $163,151,656 $163,151,656

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,151,656 $163,151,656 $163,151,656

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

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149.1000 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

State General Funds

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550)

150.1 Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share for eight new State Commission Charter Schools.

State General Funds

($1,881,395) ($1,840,758)

150.2 Adjust funds to reflect data correction for Burke County. State General Funds

$997,238

$997,238

($2,391,178) $997,238

150.1000 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($2,570,405,707) ($2,570,365,070) ($2,570,915,490)

State General Funds

($2,570,405,707) ($2,570,365,070) ($2,570,915,490)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,570,405,707) ($2,570,365,070) ($2,570,915,490)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1133

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393

151.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$143,604,851 $143,604,851 $143,604,851

151.2 Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment based on enrollment growth.

State General Funds

$102,542,821 $102,506,757 $100,740,150

151.3 Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement. (S:Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement for a total supplement of $231,328,204)

State General Funds

$28,513,994 $27,768,764 $27,768,764

151.4 Reduce funds to provide a salary supplement of $1,000 to all custodian custodians given the availability of existing funds.

State General Funds

($8,636,781) ($8,636,781) ($8,636,781)

151.5 Reduce funds to provide a military counselor to Chattahoochee County given the availability of existing funds.

State General Funds

($49,493)

($49,493)

($49,493)

151.6 Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the charter system grant.

State General Funds

$277,812

$277,905

$277,905

151.7 Reduce formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the local charter school grant pursuant to SB59 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

($22,252)

($22,252)

($22,252)

151.8 Increase funds to reflect growth in the Special Needs Scholarship. State General Funds

$8,976,356

$8,976,356

$8,976,356

151.9 Add formula funds for the Completion Special Schools supplement pursuant to HB87 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$6,298,617

$6,298,548

$6,298,548

151.10 Increase funds to restore Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula funds for Mountain Education Charter High School and Coastal Plains High School due to establishment as a completion special school.

State General Funds

$14,850,769 $23,501,767 $23,501,767

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151.11 Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement for training and experience.

State General Funds

$4,155,198

$3,731,274

$3,731,274

151.12 Replace funds.
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Public Funds:

($359,445,388) ($359,445,388) ($359,445,388)

$359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388

$0

$0

$0

151.1000 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,444,526,285 $13,451,972,089 $13,450,205,482

State General Funds

$13,085,080,897 $13,092,526,701 $13,090,760,094

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,444,526,285 $13,451,972,089 $13,450,205,482

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,027,615 $16,027,615 $16,027,615

$16,027,615 $16,027,615 $16,027,615

$16,027,615 $16,027,615 $16,027,615

152.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$195,861

$195,861

$195,861

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1135

152.1000 -Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,223,476 $16,223,476 $16,223,476

State General Funds

$16,223,476 $16,223,476 $16,223,476

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,223,476 $16,223,476 $16,223,476

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,661,849 $10,661,849
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,119,570

$10,661,849 $10,661,849
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,119,570

$10,661,849 $10,661,849
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,119,570

153.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$78,585

$78,585

$78,585

153.1000 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,740,434 $10,740,434 $10,740,434

State General Funds

$10,740,434 $10,740,434 $10,740,434

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,456,721

$3,456,721

$3,456,721

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,456,721 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
$14,198,155

$3,456,721 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
$14,198,155

$3,456,721 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
$14,198,155

School Nurse

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,544,204 $41,544,204 $41,544,204

$41,544,204 $41,544,204 $41,544,204

$41,544,204 $41,544,204 $41,544,204

154.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,617,965

$1,617,965

$1,617,965

154.1000 -School Nurse

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,162,169 $43,162,169 $43,162,169

State General Funds

$43,162,169 $43,162,169 $43,162,169

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,162,169 $43,162,169 $43,162,169

State Charter School Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$0 $0 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

$0 $0 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

$0 $0 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,685,379 $6,685,379

$6,685,379 $6,685,379

$6,685,379 $6,685,379

155.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

155.1000 -State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

State General Funds

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

Sales and Services

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,702,603

$6,702,603

$6,702,603

State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

$37,543,965 $37,543,965
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $1,111,904
$403,300 $403,300
$35,000 $35,000 $673,604

$37,543,965 $37,543,965
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $1,111,904
$403,300 $403,300
$35,000 $35,000 $673,604

$37,543,965 $37,543,965
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $1,111,904
$403,300 $403,300
$35,000 $35,000 $673,604

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$673,604 $39,802,425

$673,604 $39,802,425

$673,604 $39,802,425

156.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$357,398

$357,398

$357,398

156.1000 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,901,363 $37,901,363 $37,901,363

State General Funds

$37,901,363 $37,901,363 $37,901,363

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,111,904

$1,111,904

$1,111,904

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$403,300

$403,300

$403,300

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$403,300

$403,300

$403,300

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

Sales and Services

$673,604

$673,604

$673,604

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$673,604

$673,604

$673,604

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,159,823 $40,159,823 $40,159,823

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,402,168 $22,402,168 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$6,045,750

$22,402,168 $22,402,168 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$6,045,750

$22,402,168 $22,402,168 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$6,045,750

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1139

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,820,000 $5,820,000
$225,750 $225,750 $79,103,378

$5,820,000 $5,820,000
$225,750 $225,750 $79,103,378

$5,820,000 $5,820,000
$225,750 $225,750 $79,103,378

157.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,425,523

$2,425,523

$2,425,523

157.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($711,000)

($711,000)

($711,000)

157.1000-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,116,691 $24,116,691 $24,116,691

State General Funds

$24,116,691 $24,116,691 $24,116,691

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,045,750

$6,045,750

$6,045,750

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

Sales and Services

$225,750

$225,750

$225,750

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$225,750

$225,750

$225,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,817,901 $80,817,901 $80,817,901

Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$22,233,072 $22,233,072

$22,233,072 $22,233,072

$22,233,072 $22,233,072

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,697,807 $15,697,807 $37,930,879

$15,697,807 $15,697,807 $37,930,879

$15,697,807 $15,697,807 $37,930,879

158.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$22,607

$22,607

$22,607

158.2 Increase funds to administer statewide standardized testing in accordance with federal assessment requirements. (H and S:Increase funds for AP STEM exams due to increased utilization)

State General Funds

$292,000

$980,924

$292,000

158.1000 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,547,679 $23,236,603 $22,547,679

State General Funds

$22,547,679 $23,236,603 $22,547,679

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$15,697,807 $15,697,807 $15,697,807

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$15,697,807 $15,697,807 $15,697,807

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,245,486 $38,934,410 $38,245,486

Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-disabled student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

159.1000 -Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-disabled student.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $3,022.47. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$61,910,561 $61,910,561

$61,910,561 $61,910,561

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$28,621,940 $28,621,940

$28,621,940 $28,621,940

$28,621,940 $28,621,940

$95,728,763 $95,728,763

$61,910,561 $61,910,561
$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $95,728,763

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$561,910,561 $561,910,561
$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $595,728,763

$561,910,561 $561,910,561
$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $595,728,763

$561,910,561 $561,910,561
$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $595,728,763

Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$0 $0 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$0 $0 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

160.1000 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,793,161 $2,793,161 $2,793,161

$2,793,161 $2,793,161 $2,793,161

$2,793,161 $2,793,161 $2,793,161

161.1000 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

State General Funds

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

Public School Employees Retirement System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

162.1000 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

State General Funds

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

System Administration (ERS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $55,382,340

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $55,382,340

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $55,382,340

163.1 Increase funds to strategically invest in increasing the funded ratio in order to improve long-term financial viability of the pension system and support state retirees.

State General Funds

$500,000,000 $500,000,000 $500,000,000

163.1000 -System Administration (ERS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$526,760,400 $526,760,400 $526,760,400

State General Funds

$526,760,400 $526,760,400 $526,760,400

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940

State Funds Transfers

$28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940

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Retirement Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $555,382,340 $555,382,340 $555,382,340

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 29.35% for New Plan employees and 24.60% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 25.51% for the pension portion of the benefit and 9.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $918.35 per member for State Fiscal Year 2024.

Section 26: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$50,030,321 $50,030,321

$50,030,321 $50,030,321

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$8,914,100

$8,914,100

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$66,493,857 $66,493,857

$50,030,321 $50,030,321
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $66,493,857

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$57,496,360 $57,496,360
$6,986,349

$57,756,360 $57,756,360
$6,986,349

$57,496,360 $57,496,360
$6,986,349

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $73,959,896

$6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $74,219,896

$6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $73,959,896

Commission Administration (SFC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,938,968 $6,938,968
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $7,570,548

$6,938,968 $6,938,968
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $7,570,548

$6,938,968 $6,938,968
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $7,570,548

164.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$38,754

$38,754

$38,754

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164.2 Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (SFC) program to the Forest Protection program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($2,347,037) ($2,347,037) ($2,347,037)

164.1000 -Commission Administration (SFC)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,630,685

$4,630,685

$4,630,685

State General Funds

$4,630,685

$4,630,685

$4,630,685

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$507,780

$507,780

$507,780

Sales and Services

$507,780

$507,780

$507,780

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$507,780

$507,780

$507,780

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,262,265

$5,262,265

$5,262,265

Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,522,487 $4,522,487 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145

$4,522,487 $4,522,487 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145

$4,522,487 $4,522,487 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,344,370

$341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,344,370

$341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,344,370

165.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$88,273

$88,273

$88,273

165.1000 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,610,760

$4,610,760

$4,610,760

State General Funds

$4,610,760

$4,610,760

$4,610,760

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$798,145

$798,145

$798,145

Intergovernmental Transfers

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Sales and Services

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

State Funds Transfers

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

Agency to Agency Contracts

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,432,643

$9,432,643

$9,432,643

Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

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prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,568,866 $38,568,866
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $48,371,859

$38,568,866 $38,568,866
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $48,371,859

$38,568,866 $38,568,866
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $48,371,859

166.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$457,513

$457,513

$457,513

166.2 Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (SFC) program ($2,347,037) to the Forest Protection program and increase funds for equipment and installation associated with a new statewide public safety radio network to achieve statewide interoperability. (S:Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (SFC) program ($2,347,037) to the Forest Protection program and increase funds for equipment and installation associated with a new statewide public safety radio network to achieve statewide interoperability and for harrow replacement for firebreak installation services)

State General Funds

$8,600,000

$8,600,000

$8,600,000

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166.3 Increase funds for harrow replacement for firebreak installation services. State General Funds

$260,000

$0

166.1000 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$47,626,379 $47,886,379 $47,626,379

State General Funds

$47,626,379 $47,886,379 $47,626,379

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

Royalties and Rents

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Sales and Services

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

State Funds Transfers

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,429,372 $57,689,372 $57,429,372

Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

167.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

167.2 Increase funds for the transition to containerized seedlings to enhance seedling offerings and generate additional revenue.

State General Funds

$621,000

$621,000

$621,000

167.1000 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$628,536

$628,536

$628,536

State General Funds

$628,536

$628,536

$628,536

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

Sales and Services

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$6,500

$6,500

$6,500

State Funds Transfers

$6,500

$6,500

$6,500

Agency to Agency Contracts

$6,500

$6,500

$6,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,835,616

$1,835,616

$1,835,616

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Section 27: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$59,577,302 $59,577,302

$59,577,302 $59,577,302

$30,552,612 $30,552,612

$29,799,182 $29,799,182

$753,430

$753,430

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$90,937,770 $90,937,770

$59,577,302 $59,577,302 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $90,937,770

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$71,534,944 $71,534,944 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $102,895,412

$71,598,944 $71,598,944 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $102,959,412

$71,598,944 $71,598,944 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $102,959,412

Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

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168.1 Increase funds for emergency response expenses associated with Hurricane Idalia and for other declared emergency expenses as necessary. (S:Increase funds to provide resources for border support, for emergency response expenses associated with Hurricane Idalia, and for other declared emergency expenses as necessary)

State General Funds

$11,000,000 $11,000,000 $11,000,000

168.1000 -Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,062,041 $22,062,041 $22,062,041

State General Funds

$22,062,041 $22,062,041 $22,062,041

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,062,041 $22,062,041 $22,062,041

Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,718,437 $6,718,437 $6,718,437

$6,718,437 $6,718,437 $6,718,437

$6,718,437 $6,718,437 $6,718,437

169.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$33,372

$33,372

$33,372

169.1000 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

State General Funds

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

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Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,739,361 $8,739,361 $8,739,361

$8,739,361 $8,739,361 $8,739,361

$8,739,361 $8,739,361 $8,739,361

170.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$61,361

$61,361

$61,361

170.1000 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

State General Funds

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

Georgia Data Analytic Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to consolidate data and analytics from across state government to provide transparency and

accountability to lawmakers, agencies, researchers, and the public.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,947,072 $1,947,072 $1,947,072

$1,947,072 $1,947,072 $1,947,072

$1,947,072 $1,947,072 $1,947,072

171.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

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171.1000 -Georgia Data Analytic Center

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to consolidate data and analytics from across state government to provide transparency and

accountability to lawmakers, agencies, researchers, and the public.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

State General Funds

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

Office of Health Strategy and Coordination

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and coordinate policy between state agencies, healthcare

providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while

improving access to quality healthcare.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,976,466 $1,976,466 $1,976,466

$1,976,466 $1,976,466 $1,976,466

$1,976,466 $1,976,466 $1,976,466

172.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

172.1000 -Office of Health Strategy and Coordination

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and coordinate policy between state agencies, healthcare

providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while

improving access to quality healthcare.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

State General Funds

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,328,407 $1,328,407
$31,000 $31,000 $1,359,407

$1,328,407 $1,328,407
$31,000 $31,000 $1,359,407

$1,328,407 $1,328,407
$31,000 $31,000 $1,359,407

173.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

173.1000 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,344,555

$1,344,555

$1,344,555

State General Funds

$1,344,555

$1,344,555

$1,344,555

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,375,555

$1,375,555

$1,375,555

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,990,956 $4,990,956 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $35,501,994

$4,990,956 $4,990,956 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $35,501,994

$4,990,956 $4,990,956 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $35,501,994

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174.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$149,634

$149,634

$149,634

174.2 Increase funds to enhance State Operation Center capabilities. State General Funds

$154,221

$154,221

$154,221

174.3 Utilize existing funds ($482,581) and increase funds to restore the payment of grants to counties (Total Funds: $835,001).

State General Funds

$352,420

$352,420

$352,420

174.1000 -Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,647,231

$5,647,231

$5,647,231

State General Funds

$5,647,231

$5,647,231

$5,647,231

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

Sales and Services

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,158,269 $36,158,269 $36,158,269

Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,407,153 $8,407,153
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $9,225,583

$8,407,153 $8,407,153
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $9,225,583

$8,407,153 $8,407,153
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $9,225,583

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175.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

175.1000 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,482,508

$8,482,508

$8,482,508

State General Funds

$8,482,508

$8,482,508

$8,482,508

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$818,430

$818,430

$818,430

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,000

$65,000

$65,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$753,430

$753,430

$753,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,300,938

$9,300,938

$9,300,938

Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,222,603 $6,222,603 $6,222,603

$6,222,603 $6,222,603 $6,222,603

$6,222,603 $6,222,603 $6,222,603

176.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

176.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

176.3 Increase funds to upgrade GA AWARDS dashboards and improve accessibility of literacy data.

State General Funds

$135,000

$135,000

$135,000

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176.1000 -Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

State General Funds

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

Student Achievement, Governor's Office of - Special Project

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide personnel and operations for the Georgia Council on Literacy ($251,000) pursuant to

SB211 (2023 Session) and support the implementation of effective literacy methods, including digital curriculum for Pre-K through 5

($749,000).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

177.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

177.1000-Student Achievement, Governor's Office of - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide personnel and operations for the Georgia Council on Literacy ($251,000) pursuant to

SB211 (2023 Session) and support the implementation of effective literacy methods, including digital curriculum for Pre-K through 5

($749,000).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

State General Funds

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,640,245 $1,640,245 $1,640,245

$1,640,245 $1,640,245 $1,640,245

$1,640,245 $1,640,245 $1,640,245

178.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

178.2 Increase funds to upgrade technology for faculty. State General Funds

$49,000

$49,000

178.3 Increase funds to increase rural participation. State General Funds

$15,000

$15,000

178.1000 -Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,643,475

$1,707,475

$1,707,475

State General Funds

$1,643,475

$1,707,475

$1,707,475

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,643,475

$1,707,475

$1,707,475

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadership preparation and support designed to

develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,566,946 $2,566,946 $2,566,946

$2,566,946 $2,566,946 $2,566,946

$2,566,946 $2,566,946 $2,566,946

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179.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

179.1000 -Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadership preparation and support designed to

develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

State General Funds

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,430,137 $1,430,137 $1,430,137

$1,430,137 $1,430,137 $1,430,137

$1,430,137 $1,430,137 $1,430,137

180.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

180.2 Increase funds to improve the legal representation of foster children. (H and S:YES; Increase funds to improve the legal representation of foster children and coordinate with existing support organizations)

State General Funds

$99,780

$99,780

$99,780

180.1000 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,539,606 $1,539,606 $1,539,606

$1,539,606 $1,539,606 $1,539,606

$1,539,606 $1,539,606 $1,539,606

Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,547,478 $1,547,478 $1,547,478

$1,547,478 $1,547,478 $1,547,478

$1,547,478 $1,547,478 $1,547,478

181.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

181.2 Increase funds for fees, training, and additional ongoing expenses for the implementation of SB59 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$21,487

$21,487

$21,487

181.3 Increase funds for one vehicle. State General Funds

$46,424

$46,424

$46,424

181.1000 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

State General Funds

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

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Section 28: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Children's Trust Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Children's Trust Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

Section Total - Continuation

$985,477,516 $985,477,516

$983,991,858 $983,991,858

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$200,199

$200,199

$1,177,154,399 $1,177,154,399

$548,087,300 $548,087,300

$18,693,550 $18,693,550

$81,159,372 $81,159,372

$73,608,754 $73,608,754

$107,072,714 $107,072,714

$12,173,817 $12,173,817

$336,358,892 $336,358,892

$335,095,844 $335,095,844

$1,263,048

$1,263,048

$25,939,110 $25,939,110

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$24,439,110 $24,439,110

$24,439,110 $24,439,110

$1,313,413

$1,313,413

$593,413

$593,413

$593,413

$593,413

$720,000

$720,000

$720,000

$720,000

$2,189,884,438 $2,189,884,438

$985,477,516 $983,991,858
$1,285,459 $200,199
$1,177,154,399 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714 $12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844 $1,263,048 $25,939,110 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413 $593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000
$2,189,884,438

Section Total - Final
$1,003,941,516 $1,002,455,858
$1,285,459 $200,199

$1,004,170,102 $1,002,684,444
$1,285,459 $200,199

$1,003,982,044 $1,002,496,386
$1,285,459 $200,199

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,177,154,399 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714
$12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844
$1,263,048 $25,939,110
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413
$593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000 $2,208,348,438

$1,177,154,399 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714
$12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844
$1,263,048 $25,939,110
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413
$593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000 $2,208,577,024

$1,177,904,664 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714 $750,265 $12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844 $1,263,048 $25,939,110 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413 $593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000
$2,209,139,231

Adoptions Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$46,569,051 $46,569,051 $77,748,473 $68,627,072
$9,121,401

$46,569,051 $46,569,051 $77,748,473 $68,627,072
$9,121,401

$46,569,051 $46,569,051 $77,748,473 $68,627,072
$9,121,401

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$124,317,524 $124,317,524 $124,317,524

182.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$52,749

$52,749

$52,749

182.1000 -Adoptions Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,621,800 $46,621,800 $46,621,800

State General Funds

$46,621,800 $46,621,800 $46,621,800

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$77,748,473 $77,748,473 $77,748,473

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$68,627,072 $68,627,072 $68,627,072

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$124,370,273 $124,370,273 $124,370,273

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Children's Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,242,661 $1,957,202 $1,285,459 $10,980,533 $8,014,443 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $14,223,194

$3,242,661 $1,957,202 $1,285,459 $10,980,533 $8,014,443 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $14,223,194

$3,242,661 $1,957,202 $1,285,459 $10,980,533 $8,014,443 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $14,223,194

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183.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

183.1000 -Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,254,503

$3,254,503

$3,254,503

State General Funds

$1,969,044

$1,969,044

$1,969,044

State Children's Trust Funds

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,980,533 $10,980,533 $10,980,533

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,014,443

$8,014,443

$8,014,443

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,235,036 $14,235,036 $14,235,036

Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,257,326 $32,257,326 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $125,328,371

$32,257,326 $32,257,326 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $125,328,371

$32,257,326 $32,257,326 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $125,328,371

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184.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,107,719

$1,107,719

$1,107,719

184.1000 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,365,045 $33,365,045 $33,365,045

State General Funds

$33,365,045 $33,365,045 $33,365,045

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Sales and Services

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

State Funds Transfers

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126,436,090 $126,436,090 $126,436,090

Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$229,607,756 $229,607,756 $244,481,983 $34,046,628 $38,889,409
$91,416 $2,908,512 $168,546,018 $167,282,970 $1,263,048
$163,188

$229,607,756 $229,607,756 $244,481,983 $34,046,628 $38,889,409
$91,416 $2,908,512 $168,546,018 $167,282,970 $1,263,048
$163,188

$229,607,756 $229,607,756 $244,481,983 $34,046,628 $38,889,409
$91,416 $2,908,512 $168,546,018 $167,282,970 $1,263,048
$163,188

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,188 $163,188 $474,252,927

$163,188 $163,188 $474,252,927

$163,188 $163,188 $474,252,927

185.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,388,823

$3,388,823

$3,388,823

185.2 Increase funds for technology upgrades and improvements to the SHINES child welfare case management system.

State General Funds

$3,167,659

$3,167,659

$3,167,659

185.3 Increase funds for the full cost of two community action team pilot programs funded by HB911 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

$214,146

$214,146

$214,146

185.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for start-up costs of a heavy equipment operator certification program for high-risk youth.

State General Funds

$200,000

185.1000 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$236,378,384 $236,378,384 $236,578,384

State General Funds

$236,378,384 $236,378,384 $236,578,384

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$244,481,983 $244,481,983 $244,481,983

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,046,628 $34,046,628 $34,046,628

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$38,889,409 $38,889,409 $38,889,409

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$91,416

$91,416

$91,416

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,908,512

$2,908,512

$2,908,512

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$168,546,018 $168,546,018 $168,546,018

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$167,282,970 $167,282,970 $167,282,970

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

$1,263,048

$1,263,048

$1,263,048

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$163,188

$163,188

$163,188

State Funds Transfers

$163,188

$163,188

$163,188

Agency to Agency Contracts

$163,188

$163,188

$163,188

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$481,023,555 $481,023,555 $481,223,555

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Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$0 $0 $18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$0 $0 $18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

186.1000 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

Departmental Administration (DHS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$63,125,920 $63,125,920 $53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398 $6,496,909 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587

$63,125,920 $63,125,920 $53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398 $6,496,909 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587

$63,125,920 $63,125,920 $53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398 $6,496,909 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $130,179,151

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $130,179,151

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $130,179,151

187.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$493,037

$493,037

$493,037

187.2 Transfer funds from the Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program ($590,000) to the Departmental Administration (DHS) program and increase funds for Medicaid Redetermination notice mailings.

State General Funds FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,500,530 $1,500,530

$1,500,530 $1,500,530

$750,265 $750,265 $1,500,530

187.3 Increase funds to integrate Pathways and Georgia Access into the Georgia Gateway integrated eligibility system.

State General Funds

$1,732,568

$1,732,568

$1,732,568

187.4 Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation. State General Funds

($2,636,268) ($2,636,268) ($2,636,268)

187.1000 -Departmental Administration (DHS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$64,215,787 $64,215,787 $63,465,522

State General Funds

$64,215,787 $64,215,787 $63,465,522

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$53,473,179 $53,473,179 $54,223,444

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$35,375,970 $35,375,970 $35,375,970

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$273,396

$273,396

$273,396

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$6,579,886

$6,579,886

$6,579,886

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$763,398 $6,496,909
$3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $131,269,018

$763,398 $6,496,909
$3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $131,269,018

$763,398 $6,496,909
$750,265 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $131,269,018

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,407,238 $28,407,238
$3,911,715 $1,596,753 $2,314,962 $32,318,953

$28,407,238 $28,407,238
$3,911,715 $1,596,753 $2,314,962 $32,318,953

$28,407,238 $28,407,238
$3,911,715 $1,596,753 $2,314,962 $32,318,953

188.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$331,563

$331,563

$331,563

188.2 Transfer funds from the Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program to the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($590,000)

($590,000)

($590,000)

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188.3 Increase funds for the Long-term Care Ombudsman program to reflect an increase in cost of services.

State General Funds

$153,000

$153,000

188.1000 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,148,801 $28,301,801 $28,301,801

State General Funds

$28,148,801 $28,301,801 $28,301,801

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,911,715

$3,911,715

$3,911,715

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,596,753

$1,596,753

$1,596,753

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,314,962

$2,314,962

$2,314,962

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,060,516 $32,213,516 $32,213,516

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,117,304 $52,117,304 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,435,312

$52,117,304 $52,117,304 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,435,312

$52,117,304 $52,117,304 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,435,312

189.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$32,297

$32,297

$32,297

189.1000 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,149,601 $52,149,601 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,467,609

$52,149,601 $52,149,601 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,467,609

$52,149,601 $52,149,601 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,467,609

Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$0 $0 $71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$0 $0 $71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

190.1000 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$148,250,993 $148,250,993 $244,103,052 $122,680,335
$258,495 $5,807,841

$148,250,993 $148,250,993 $244,103,052 $122,680,335
$258,495 $5,807,841

$148,250,993 $148,250,993 $244,103,052 $122,680,335
$258,495 $5,807,841

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,235,199 $99,147,424 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $392,354,045

$1,235,199 $99,147,424 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $392,354,045

$1,235,199 $99,147,424 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $392,354,045

191.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,383,510

$4,383,510

$4,383,510

191.2 Reduce funds for a duplicative quick response (QR) codes contract. State General Funds

($65,524)

($65,524)

($65,524)

191.3 Increase funds for labor and wage data verification services. State General Funds

$2,061,147

$2,061,147

$2,061,147

191.1000 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$154,630,126 $154,630,126 $154,630,126

State General Funds

$154,630,126 $154,630,126 $154,630,126

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$244,103,052 $244,103,052 $244,103,052

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$122,680,335 $122,680,335 $122,680,335

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$258,495

$258,495

$258,495

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$5,807,841

$5,807,841

$5,807,841

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$1,235,199

$1,235,199

$1,235,199

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$99,147,424 $99,147,424 $99,147,424

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$14,973,758 $14,973,758 $14,973,758

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$14,973,758 $14,973,758 $14,973,758

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$398,733,178 $398,733,178 $398,733,178

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Out-of-Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $100,074,630
$141,072 $29,313,386 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $434,305,766

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $100,074,630
$141,072 $29,313,386 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $434,305,766

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $100,074,630
$141,072 $29,313,386 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $434,305,766

192.1000 -Out-of-Home Care

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $334,231,136

State General Funds

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $334,231,136

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,074,630 $100,074,630 $100,074,630

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$141,072

$141,072

$141,072

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$29,313,386 $29,313,386 $29,313,386

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$70,620,172 $70,620,172 $70,620,172

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$70,620,172 $70,620,172 $70,620,172

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$434,305,766 $434,305,766 $434,305,766

Out-of-School Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of out-of-school services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$4,660,000 $4,660,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$4,660,000 $4,660,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$4,660,000 $4,660,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,500,000 $20,160,000

$15,500,000 $20,160,000

$15,500,000 $20,160,000

193.1 Increase funds for community youth tutoring and wellness. State General Funds

$400,000

193.1000 -Out-of-School Care Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of out-of-school services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,660,000

$4,660,000

$5,060,000

State General Funds

$4,660,000

$4,660,000

$5,060,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,160,000 $20,160,000 $20,560,000

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

194.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

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194.1000 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,035,754

$5,035,754

$5,035,754

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,035,754

$5,035,754

$5,035,754

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,038,984

$5,038,984

$5,038,984

Residential Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,341,265 $2,341,265
$568,850 $568,850 $2,910,115

$2,341,265 $2,341,265
$568,850 $568,850 $2,910,115

$2,341,265 $2,341,265
$568,850 $568,850 $2,910,115

195.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

195.2 Increase funds for technology upgrades and improvements to the TRAILS electronic records management system to enhance efficiency.

State General Funds

$360,000

$360,000

$360,000

195.3 Increase funds to establish an application and inspection process for Qualified Residential Treatment Programs.

State General Funds

$82,102

$82,102

$82,102

195.1000 -Residential Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,810,280 $2,810,280
$568,850 $568,850 $3,379,130

$2,810,280 $2,810,280
$568,850 $568,850 $3,379,130

$2,810,280 $2,810,280
$568,850 $568,850 $3,379,130

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

196.1000 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

State General Funds

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,523,008 $36,523,008 $36,523,008

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by obtaining and keeping

employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$100,000 $100,000

$100,000 $100,000

$100,000 $100,000

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,497,565 $6,302,740
$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $20,597,565

$20,497,565 $6,302,740
$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $20,597,565

$20,497,565 $6,302,740
$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $20,597,565

197.1000 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by obtaining and keeping

employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,497,565 $20,497,565 $20,497,565

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,302,740

$6,302,740

$6,302,740

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,597,565 $20,597,565 $20,597,565

Council On Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$366,529 $366,529 $366,529

$366,529 $366,529 $366,529

$366,529 $366,529 $366,529

198.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

198.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

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198.1000 -Council On Aging

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$359,759

$359,759

$359,759

State General Funds

$359,759

$359,759

$359,759

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$359,759

$359,759

$359,759

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,763,639 $9,763,639 $1,336,965 $1,336,965 $11,100,604

$9,763,639 $9,763,639 $1,336,965 $1,336,965 $11,100,604

$9,763,639 $9,763,639 $1,336,965 $1,336,965 $11,100,604

199.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

199.1000 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,765,792

$9,765,792

$9,765,792

State General Funds

$9,765,792

$9,765,792

$9,765,792

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,102,757 $11,102,757 $11,102,757

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$326,141 $326,141 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,769,410

$326,141 $326,141 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,769,410

$326,141 $326,141 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,769,410

200.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

200.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$336,906

$336,906

$336,906

State General Funds

$336,906

$336,906

$336,906

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,780,175

$2,780,175

$2,780,175

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,436,787 $2,436,787 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$284,597 $284,597 $284,597 $10,567,432

$2,436,787 $2,436,787 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$284,597 $284,597 $284,597 $10,567,432

$2,436,787 $2,436,787 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$284,597 $284,597 $284,597 $10,567,432

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201.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$67,820

$67,820

$67,820

201.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,504,607

$2,504,607

$2,504,607

State General Funds

$2,504,607

$2,504,607

$2,504,607

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

Sales and Services

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,635,252 $10,635,252 $10,635,252

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$0 $0 $66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$0 $0 $66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

202.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

$0 $0 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

$0 $0 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

203.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

203.2 Increase funds for the replacement of two forklifts. (S:Increase funds for the replacement of one forklift)

State General Funds

$75,586

$37,793

203.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,459

$82,045

$44,252

State General Funds

$6,459

$82,045

$44,252

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

Sales and Services

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,372,347

$4,447,933

$4,410,140

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1183

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,028,571 $24,028,571 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,517,151

$24,028,571 $24,028,571 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,517,151

$24,028,571 $24,028,571 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,517,151

204.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$412,300

$412,300

$412,300

204.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($403,150)

($403,150)

($403,150)

204.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational

Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,037,721

State General Funds

$24,037,721

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$69,425,542

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$69,425,542

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,343,038

Sales and Services

$4,343,038

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,343,038

Appropriation (HB 915)

$24,037,721 $24,037,721 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038

$24,037,721 $24,037,721 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,526,301

$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,526,301

$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,526,301

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the

purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,575,199 $3,375,000
$200,199 $3,575,199

$3,575,199 $3,375,000
$200,199 $3,575,199

$3,575,199 $3,375,000
$200,199 $3,575,199

205.1 Increase funds for the full cost of the Gwinnett Commercial Sexual Exploitation Recovery Center funded by HB19 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$2,716,380

$2,716,380

$2,716,380

205.1000 -Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the

purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,291,579

$6,291,579

$6,291,579

State General Funds

$6,091,380

$6,091,380

$6,091,380

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$200,199

$200,199

$200,199

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,291,579

$6,291,579

$6,291,579

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235.

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For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$211,588,455 $211,588,455

$211,588,455 $211,588,455

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$8,874,177

$8,874,177

$590,894

$590,894

$590,894

$590,894

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$222,184,576 $222,184,576

$211,588,455 $211,588,455
$853,494 $853,494 $8,874,177 $590,894 $590,894 $8,283,283 $8,283,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $222,184,576

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$362,253,204 $362,253,204
$853,494

$362,253,204 $362,253,204
$853,494

$362,253,204 $362,253,204
$853,494

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Federal Funds Not Itemized

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,874,177

$8,874,177

$8,874,177

Intergovernmental Transfers

$590,894

$590,894

$590,894

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$590,894

$590,894

$590,894

Sales and Services

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

State Funds Transfers

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

Agency to Agency Contracts

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$372,849,325 $372,849,325 $372,849,325

Departmental Administration (COI)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-

safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,467,503 $2,467,503
$109,600 $49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000
$2,577,103

$2,467,503 $2,467,503
$109,600 $49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000
$2,577,103

$2,467,503 $2,467,503
$109,600 $49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000
$2,577,103

206.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$26,912

$26,912

$26,912

206.1000 -Departmental Administration (COI)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-

safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,494,415

$2,494,415

$2,494,415

State General Funds

$2,494,415

$2,494,415

$2,494,415

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$109,600

$109,600

$109,600

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000 $2,604,015

$49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000 $2,604,015

$49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000 $2,604,015

Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$665,945 $665,945 $665,945

$665,945 $665,945 $665,945

$665,945 $665,945 $665,945

207.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

207.1000 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$671,328

$671,328

$671,328

State General Funds

$671,328

$671,328

$671,328

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$671,328

$671,328

$671,328

Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$10,323,775 $10,323,775

$10,323,775 $10,323,775

$10,323,775 $10,323,775

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$853,494 $853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $14,490,994

$853,494 $853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $14,490,994

$853,494 $853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $14,490,994

208.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$114,109

$114,109

$114,109

208.2 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for nine inspectors and associated costs.

State General Funds

$681,044

$681,044

$681,044

208.3 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for 14 vehicles.

State General Funds

$314,187

$314,187

$314,187

208.1000 -Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,433,115 $11,433,115 $11,433,115

State General Funds

$11,433,115 $11,433,115 $11,433,115

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

Sales and Services

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$868,450 $868,450 $15,600,334

$868,450 $868,450 $15,600,334

$868,450 $868,450 $15,600,334

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,143,065 $5,143,065 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $10,921,073

$5,143,065 $5,143,065 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $10,921,073

$5,143,065 $5,143,065 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $10,921,073

209.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$82,891

$82,891

$82,891

209.2 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for positions, vehicles, and associated costs.

State General Funds

($995,231)

($995,231)

($995,231)

209.1000 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,230,725

$4,230,725

$4,230,725

State General Funds

$4,230,725

$4,230,725

$4,230,725

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

Sales and Services

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,778,008 $10,008,733

$5,778,008 $10,008,733

$5,778,008 $10,008,733

Reinsurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for

individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,859,157 $185,859,157 $185,859,157

$185,859,157 $185,859,157 $185,859,157

$185,859,157 $185,859,157 $185,859,157

210.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

210.2 Increase funds for the state reinsurance program. State General Funds

$134,000,000 $134,000,000 $134,000,000

210.3 Increase funds for implementation of the State-based Exchange for healthcare insurance (Georgia Access).

State General Funds

$16,391,317 $16,391,317 $16,391,317

210.1000 -Reinsurance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for

individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$336,255,857 $336,255,857 $336,255,857

State General Funds

$336,255,857 $336,255,857 $336,255,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$336,255,857 $336,255,857 $336,255,857

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$7,129,010 $7,129,010

$7,129,010 $7,129,010

$7,129,010 $7,129,010

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$541,294 $541,294 $541,294 $7,670,304

$541,294 $541,294 $541,294 $7,670,304

$541,294 $541,294 $541,294 $7,670,304

211.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$38,754

$38,754

$38,754

211.1000 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,167,764

$7,167,764

$7,167,764

State General Funds

$7,167,764

$7,167,764

$7,167,764

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

Intergovernmental Transfers

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,709,058

$7,709,058

$7,709,058

Section 30: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$214,684,733 $214,684,733

$214,684,733 $214,684,733

$44,400,504 $44,400,504

$43,680,690 $43,680,690

$719,814

$719,814

$719,814

$719,814

$34,060,456 $34,060,456

$1,743,451

$1,743,451

$1,743,451

$1,743,451

$32,317,005 $32,317,005

$32,317,005 $32,317,005

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$214,684,733 $214,684,733 $44,400,504 $43,680,690
$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$293,408,996 $293,408,996 $293,408,996

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$209,255,465 $209,255,465 $44,400,504 $43,680,690
$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,979,728

$208,862,950 $208,862,950 $44,400,504 $43,680,690
$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,587,213

$208,756,870 $208,756,870 $44,400,504 $43,680,690
$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,481,133

Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$10,271,861 $10,271,861
$12,600 $12,600 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $263,303 $263,303

$10,271,861 $10,271,861
$12,600 $12,600 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $263,303 $263,303

$10,271,861 $10,271,861
$12,600 $12,600 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $263,303 $263,303

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$263,303 $10,637,764

$263,303 $10,637,764

$263,303 $10,637,764

212.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$47,366

$47,366

$47,366

212.1000 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,319,227 $10,319,227 $10,319,227

State General Funds

$10,319,227 $10,319,227 $10,319,227

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

State Funds Transfers

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

Agency to Agency Contracts

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,685,130 $10,685,130 $10,685,130

Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,350,878 $7,350,878 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $18,850,878

$7,350,878 $7,350,878 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $18,850,878

$7,350,878 $7,350,878 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $18,850,878

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213.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$101,191

$101,191

$101,191

213.1000 -Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,452,069

$7,452,069

$7,452,069

State General Funds

$7,452,069

$7,452,069

$7,452,069

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

Sales and Services

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,952,069 $18,952,069 $18,952,069

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,173,683 $57,173,683
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $59,481,719

$57,173,683 $57,173,683
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $59,481,719

$57,173,683 $57,173,683
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $59,481,719

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1195

214.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$364,938

$364,938

$364,938

214.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($475,117)

($475,117)

214.1000 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$57,538,621 $57,063,504 $57,063,504

State General Funds

$57,538,621 $57,063,504 $57,063,504

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

Sales and Services

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,846,657 $59,371,540 $59,371,540

Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Medical Examiner office in Macon and increase funds for three medical examiners, one

administrative assistant, 11 death investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Macon Medical Examiner's Office to

address increased workload.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$960,194 $960,194 $960,194

$960,194 $960,194 $960,194

$960,194 $960,194 $960,194

215.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

1196

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215.1000 -Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Medical Examiner office in Macon and increase funds for three medical examiners, one

administrative assistant, 11 death investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Macon Medical Examiner's Office to

address increased workload.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$964,500

$964,500

$964,500

State General Funds

$964,500

$964,500

$964,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$964,500

$964,500

$964,500

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,527,461 $69,527,461
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $73,064,264

$69,527,461 $69,527,461
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $73,064,264

$69,527,461 $69,527,461
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $73,064,264

216.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$449,979

$449,979

$449,979

216.2 Increase funds for the start-up cost for two criminal intelligence analyst positions to support the Criminal Street Gang Database.

State General Funds

$174,178

$174,178

$174,178

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1197

216.3 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($339,203)

($339,203)

216.1000 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,151,618 $69,812,415 $69,812,415

State General Funds

$70,151,618 $69,812,415 $69,812,415

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Sales and Services

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,688,421 $73,349,218 $73,349,218

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,572,734 $17,572,734 $40,273,571 $39,553,757
$719,814 $719,814 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $78,586,255

$17,572,734 $17,572,734 $40,273,571 $39,553,757
$719,814 $719,814 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $78,586,255

$17,572,734 $17,572,734 $40,273,571 $39,553,757
$719,814 $719,814 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $78,586,255

1198

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217.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$131,714

$131,714

$131,714

217.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($4,820,391) ($4,820,391) ($4,820,391)

217.3 Transfer funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for School Resource Officer and De-escalation training.

State General Funds

($1,250,000) ($1,250,000) ($1,250,000)

217.4 Utilize existing funds ($993,046) to maintain current grant operations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

217.5 Increase funds to restore five grant specialist positions. (S:NO; Consider additional grant specialist positions in FY2025 General Budget)

State General Funds

$106,080

$0

217.1000 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,634,057 $11,740,137 $11,634,057

State General Funds

$11,634,057 $11,740,137 $11,634,057

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$40,273,571 $40,273,571 $40,273,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$39,553,757 $39,553,757 $39,553,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$719,814

$719,814

$719,814

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$719,814

$719,814

$719,814

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950

Sales and Services

$20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,647,578 $72,753,658 $72,647,578

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

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1199

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,903,076 $35,903,076 $35,903,076

$35,903,076 $35,903,076 $35,903,076

$35,903,076 $35,903,076 $35,903,076

218.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

218.2 Increase funds for Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) training and MRT trauma training.

State General Funds

$613,124

$613,124

$613,124

218.1000 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds

shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and

fees collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,528,042 $36,528,042 $36,528,042

State General Funds

$36,528,042 $36,528,042 $36,528,042

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,528,042 $36,528,042 $36,528,042

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers with funds so as to

provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,924,846 $15,924,846 $15,924,846

$15,924,846 $15,924,846 $15,924,846

$15,924,846 $15,924,846 $15,924,846

1200

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219.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

219.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($1,262,898) ($1,262,898) ($1,262,898)

219.3 Increase funds for one sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) coordinator for every sexual assault center starting April 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$315,725

$315,725

219.1000 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers with funds so as to

provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,667,331 $14,983,056 $14,983,056

State General Funds

$14,667,331 $14,983,056 $14,983,056

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,667,331 $14,983,056 $14,983,056

Section 31: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$360,723,576 $360,723,576

$360,723,576 $360,723,576

$6,586,702

$6,586,702

$5,986,702

$5,986,702

$600,000

$600,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$367,565,278 $367,565,278

$360,723,576 $360,723,576
$6,586,702 $5,986,702
$600,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
$195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $367,565,278

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1201

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$366,479,822 $366,479,822
$6,586,702 $5,986,702
$600,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
$195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $373,321,524

$366,329,822 $366,329,822
$6,586,702 $5,986,702
$600,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
$195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $373,171,524

$366,225,822 $366,225,822
$6,586,702 $5,986,702
$600,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
$195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $373,067,524

Community Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers

$103,323,507 $103,323,507
$600,000 $600,000
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $195,000 $195,000

$103,323,507 $103,323,507
$600,000 $600,000
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $195,000 $195,000

$103,323,507 $103,323,507
$600,000 $600,000
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $195,000 $195,000

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FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$104,178,507 $104,178,507 $104,178,507

220.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$709,415

$709,415

$709,415

220.2 Increase funds for replacement ballistic vests. State General Funds

$124,000

$124,000

$124,000

220.3 Increase funds for laptop swivel stations in vehicles. (S:Increase funds for laptops and laptop swivel stations in vehicles)

State General Funds

$146,127

$146,127

$146,127

220.1000 -Community Service

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$104,303,049 $104,303,049 $104,303,049

State General Funds

$104,303,049 $104,303,049 $104,303,049

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

Federal Funds Transfers

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$105,158,049 $105,158,049 $105,158,049

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Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,425,062 $27,425,062 $27,425,062

$27,425,062 $27,425,062 $27,425,062

$27,425,062 $27,425,062 $27,425,062

221.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$187,312

$187,312

$187,312

221.2 Increase funds for a new electronic audit tool. State General Funds

$364,364

$364,364

$364,364

221.1000 -Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,976,738 $27,976,738 $27,976,738

State General Funds

$27,976,738 $27,976,738 $27,976,738

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,976,738 $27,976,738 $27,976,738

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,652,127 $89,652,127
$2,848,345 $2,848,345 $92,500,472

$89,652,127 $89,652,127
$2,848,345 $2,848,345 $92,500,472

$89,652,127 $89,652,127
$2,848,345 $2,848,345 $92,500,472

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222.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$653,437

$653,437

$653,437

222.2 Increase funds to implement music studios at the Eastman, Macon, Augusta, and Muscogee Secure Commitment (YDCs).

State General Funds

$104,000

$104,000

$0

222.3 Increase funds for the integration of an electronic medical record system within the current juvenile tracking system.

State General Funds

$266,257

$266,257

$266,257

222.4 Increase funds for mobile tablets for a new pilot electronic grievance system in one Department of Juvenile Justice Secure Commitment (YDC) and one Secure Detention (RYDC) facility.

State General Funds

$75,000

$0

$0

222.5 Increase funds for body cameras. State General Funds

$395,384

$395,384

$395,384

222.1000 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,146,205 $91,071,205 $90,967,205

State General Funds

$91,146,205 $91,071,205 $90,967,205

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$93,994,550 $93,919,550 $93,815,550

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,322,880 $140,322,880
$3,138,357 $3,138,357 $143,461,237

$140,322,880 $140,322,880
$3,138,357 $3,138,357 $143,461,237

$140,322,880 $140,322,880
$3,138,357 $3,138,357 $143,461,237

223.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,107,715

$1,107,715

$1,107,715

223.2 Increase funds for the integration of an electronic medical record system within the current juvenile tracking system.

State General Funds

$408,743

$408,743

$408,743

223.3 Increase funds for mobile tablets for a new pilot electronic grievance system in one Department of Juvenile Justice Secure Commitment (YDC) and one Secure Detention (RYDC) facility.

State General Funds

$75,000

$0

$0

223.4 Increase funds for new body cameras. State General Funds

$1,139,492

$1,139,492

$1,139,492

223.1000 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$143,053,830 $142,978,830 $142,978,830

State General Funds

$143,053,830 $142,978,830 $142,978,830

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$146,192,187 $146,117,187 $146,117,187

1206

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Section 32: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,135,054

$8,135,054

$8,135,054

$8,135,054

$41,189,283 $41,189,283

$41,189,283 $41,189,283

$3,761,000

$3,761,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$53,617,106 $53,617,106

Section Total - Final
$8,979,031 $8,979,031 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $3,761,000
$600,000 $600,000 $3,161,000 $3,161,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $54,461,083

$8,979,031 $8,979,031 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $3,761,000
$600,000 $600,000 $3,161,000 $3,161,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $54,461,083

$8,135,054 $8,135,054 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $3,761,000
$600,000 $600,000 $3,161,000 $3,161,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $53,617,106
$11,479,031 $11,479,031 $41,189,283 $41,189,283
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000
$531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $56,961,083

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1207

Departmental Administration (DOL)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and Unemployment Insurance

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,787,850 $1,787,850 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $20,059,688

$1,787,850 $1,787,850 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $20,059,688

$1,787,850 $1,787,850 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $20,059,688

224.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$447,824

$447,824

$447,824

224.2 Utilize existing funds ($50,000) and transfer funds from the Unemployment Insurance program to the Departmental Administration (DOL) program to migrate applications to a cloud environment (Total Funds: $2,000,000).

State General Funds

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

224.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOL)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and Unemployment Insurance

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,185,674

$4,185,674

$4,185,674

State General Funds

$4,185,674

$4,185,674

$4,185,674

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,314,069 $14,314,069 $14,314,069

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,314,069 $14,314,069 $14,314,069

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,426,000 $600,000 $600,000
$2,826,000 $2,826,000
$531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $22,457,512

$3,426,000 $600,000 $600,000
$2,826,000 $2,826,000
$531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $22,457,512

$3,426,000 $600,000 $600,000
$2,826,000 $2,826,000
$531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $22,457,512

Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

$0 $0 $1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

$0 $0 $1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

225.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

225.1000-Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

State General Funds

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,412,514

$1,412,514

$1,412,514

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1209

Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,347,204 $6,347,204 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $32,173,970

$6,347,204 $6,347,204 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $32,173,970

$6,347,204 $6,347,204 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $32,173,970

226.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$367,087

$367,087

$367,087

226.2 Transfer funds from the Unemployment Insurance program to the Departmental Administration (DOL) program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,950,000) ($1,950,000) ($1,950,000)

226.3 Increase funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

$2,500,000

226.1000 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,764,291

$4,764,291

$7,264,291

State General Funds

$4,764,291

$4,764,291

$7,264,291

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Sales and Services

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 33: Law, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$335,000 $30,591,057

$335,000 $30,591,057

$335,000 $33,091,057

Section Total - Continuation

$40,478,274 $40,478,274

$40,478,274 $40,478,274

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$79,200,000 $79,200,000

$79,200,000 $79,200,000

$79,200,000 $79,200,000

$124,159,646 $124,159,646

$40,478,274 $40,478,274
$3,633,332 $3,633,332
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $124,159,646

Section Total - Final
$42,082,428 $42,082,428
$3,633,332 $3,633,332
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $125,763,800

$42,082,428 $42,082,428
$3,633,332 $3,633,332
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $125,763,800

$42,082,428 $42,082,428
$3,633,332 $3,633,332
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $125,763,800

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1211

Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,870,673 $38,870,673
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $118,918,713

$38,870,673 $38,870,673
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $118,918,713

$38,870,673 $38,870,673
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $118,918,713

227.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$292,808

$292,808

$292,808

227.2 Increase funds to strengthen cyber security through contracted staff and replace equipment.

State General Funds

$1,179,500

$1,179,500

$1,179,500

227.3 Transfer funds from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit program ($16,687) to the Department of Law program and increase funds to purchase equipment for the Organized Retail Crime and Cyber Crime Prosecution Unit.

State General Funds

$103,500

$103,500

$103,500

227.1000 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$40,446,481 $40,446,481 $40,446,481

State General Funds

$40,446,481 $40,446,481 $40,446,481

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $120,494,521

$848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $120,494,521

$848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $120,494,521

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,607,601 $1,607,601 $3,633,332 $3,633,332 $5,240,933

$1,607,601 $1,607,601 $3,633,332 $3,633,332 $5,240,933

$1,607,601 $1,607,601 $3,633,332 $3,633,332 $5,240,933

228.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$45,213

$45,213

$45,213

228.2 Transfer funds from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit program to the Department of Law program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($16,867)

($16,867)

($16,867)

228.1000 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,635,947

$1,635,947

$1,635,947

State General Funds

$1,635,947

$1,635,947

$1,635,947

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,269,279

$5,269,279

$5,269,279

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1213

There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Law the sum of $500,000 of the moneys collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is appropriated for use by the Department of Law for consumer protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$176,520,726 $176,520,726

$149,657,117 $149,657,117

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$17,493,568 $17,493,568

$70,726,663 $70,726,663

$70,726,663 $70,726,663

$96,385,632 $96,385,632

$280,542

$280,542

$280,542

$280,542

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

$45,165

$45,165

$45,165

$45,165

$96,005,696 $96,005,696

$96,005,696 $96,005,696

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$343,763,021 $343,763,021

$176,520,726 $149,657,117
$1,703,405 $7,666,636 $17,493,568 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$280,542 $280,542
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $343,763,021

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

Section Total - Final
$180,067,232 $153,203,623
$1,703,405

$180,181,732 $153,318,123
$1,703,405

$194,931,732 $168,068,123
$1,703,405

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Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers
Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,666,636 $17,493,568 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$280,542 $280,542
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $347,309,527

$7,666,636 $17,493,568 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$280,542 $280,542
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $347,424,027

$7,666,636 $17,493,568 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$280,542 $280,542
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $362,174,027

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$3,244,471 $3,244,471 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760

$3,244,471 $3,244,471 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760

$3,244,471 $3,244,471 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,760 $37,165 $37,165 $8,448,540

$70,760 $37,165 $37,165 $8,448,540

$70,760 $37,165 $37,165 $8,448,540

229.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$67,820

$67,820

$67,820

229.1000 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,312,291

$3,312,291

$3,312,291

State General Funds

$3,312,291

$3,312,291

$3,312,291

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$107,925

$107,925

$107,925

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

Royalties and Rents

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,516,360

$8,516,360

$8,516,360

Departmental Administration (DNR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,281,136 $13,281,136 $13,281,136

$13,281,136 $13,281,136 $13,281,136

$13,281,136 $13,281,136 $13,281,136

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230.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$76,432

$76,432

$76,432

230.1000 -Departmental Administration (DNR)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,357,568 $13,357,568 $13,357,568

State General Funds

$13,357,568 $13,357,568 $13,357,568

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,357,568 $13,357,568 $13,357,568

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$33,958,338 $33,958,338 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$209,782 $209,782 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $130,000 $130,000

$33,958,338 $33,958,338 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$209,782 $209,782 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $130,000 $130,000

$33,958,338 $33,958,338 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$209,782 $209,782 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $130,000 $130,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$119,177,105 $119,177,105 $119,177,105

231.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$748,169

$748,169

$748,169

231.1000 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,706,507 $34,706,507 $34,706,507

State General Funds

$34,706,507 $34,706,507 $34,706,507

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,393,856 $55,393,856 $55,393,856

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

Sales and Services

$55,184,074 $55,184,074 $55,184,074

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$55,184,074 $55,184,074 $55,184,074

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

State Funds Transfers

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$119,925,274 $119,925,274 $119,925,274

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Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and

outdoor recreation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

232.1000 -Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and

outdoor recreation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

State General Funds

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,493,568 $0
$17,493,568 $17,493,568

$17,493,568 $0
$17,493,568 $17,493,568

$17,493,568 $0
$17,493,568 $17,493,568

233.1000 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

$17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568

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Law Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,524,784 $31,524,784
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $34,279,734

$31,524,784 $31,524,784
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $34,279,734

$31,524,784 $31,524,784
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $34,279,734

234.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$256,207

$256,207

$256,207

234.2 Increase funds for equipment and vehicle costs for six additional game warden positions.

State General Funds

$517,386

$517,386

$517,386

234.1000 -Law Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,298,377 $32,298,377 $32,298,377

State General Funds

$32,298,377 $32,298,377 $32,298,377

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,657 $35,053,327

$3,657 $35,053,327

$3,657 $35,053,327

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,305,955 $15,305,955
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $50,901,775

$15,305,955 $15,305,955
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $50,901,775

$15,305,955 $15,305,955
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $50,901,775

235.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$338,021

$338,021

$338,021

235.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

235.3 Increase funds for part-time staff pay adjustments to address recruitment and retention. State General Funds

$114,500

$114,500

235.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for outdoor recreation, and state parks and historic sites. State General Funds

$14,100,000

235.1000 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,588,976 $15,703,476 $29,803,476

State General Funds

$15,588,976 $15,703,476 $29,803,476

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $51,184,796

$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $51,299,296

$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $65,399,296

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,666,636 $0
$7,666,636 $7,666,636

$7,666,636 $0
$7,666,636 $7,666,636

$7,666,636 $0
$7,666,636 $7,666,636

236.1000 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

Solid Waste Trust Funds

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal

commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register

boats.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$23,691,579 $21,988,174

$23,691,579 $21,988,174

$23,691,579 $21,988,174

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Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,703,405 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $62,160,268

$1,703,405 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $62,160,268

$1,703,405 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $62,160,268

237.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$432,754

$432,754

$432,754

237.2 Increase funds for equipment and vehicle costs for a training coordinator position in the Wildlife Resources Division to standardize division training.

State General Funds

$46,717

$46,717

$46,717

237.3 Increase funds for flood and fire hazard mitigation on Sapelo Island. State General Funds

$528,000

$528,000

$528,000

237.4 Increase funds for environmental hazard mitigation on Ossabaw Island. State General Funds

$590,000

$590,000

$590,000

237.5 Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($350,000) for fish hatchery renovations for the conservation and management of fisheries resources. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$0

$0

$0

237.6 Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($207,707) to expand access to the Deer Management Assistance Program for the conservation and management of wildlife resources. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$0

$0

$0

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237.7 Increase funds for the eradication of invasive species. State General Funds

$650,000

237.1000 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal

commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register

boats.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,289,050 $25,289,050 $25,939,050

State General Funds

$23,585,645 $23,585,645 $24,235,645

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,488,403

$8,488,403

$8,488,403

Intergovernmental Transfers

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

Royalties and Rents

$8,000

$8,000

$8,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$8,000

$8,000

$8,000

Sales and Services

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$63,757,739 $63,757,739 $64,407,739

Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168

$19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$20,275,460 $20,275,460 $20,275,460

$20,251,092 $20,251,092 $20,251,092

$20,251,092 $20,251,092 $20,251,092

Board Administration (SBPP) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,352,443 $2,352,443 $2,352,443

$2,352,443 $2,352,443 $2,352,443

$2,352,443 $2,352,443 $2,352,443

238.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

238.2 Increase funds for training software. State General Funds

$3,900

$3,900

$3,900

238.1000 -Board Administration (SBPP)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,368,185

State General Funds

$2,368,185

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,368,185

Appropriation (HB 915)

$2,368,185 $2,368,185 $2,368,185

$2,368,185 $2,368,185 $2,368,185

Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the

community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact release

matters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process

by reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific criteria.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,793,391 $16,793,391 $16,793,391

$16,793,391 $16,793,391 $16,793,391

$16,793,391 $16,793,391 $16,793,391

239.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$169,010

$169,010

$169,010

239.2 Increase funds for personnel for overtime to address Georgia Crime Information Center disposition backlog.

State General Funds

$212,758

$188,390

$188,390

239.3 Increase funds for equipment for three criminal investigators and one hearing examiner.

State General Funds

$109,363

$109,363

$109,363

239.1000 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the

community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact release

matters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process

by reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific criteria.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,284,522 $17,260,154 $17,260,154

State General Funds

$17,284,522 $17,260,154 $17,260,154

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,284,522 $17,260,154 $17,260,154

Victim Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement, conduct outreach

and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to the

state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$582,334 $582,334 $582,334

$582,334 $582,334 $582,334

$582,334 $582,334 $582,334

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240.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

240.2 Increase funds to offset the loss of federal funds supporting two positions. State General Funds

$31,807

$31,807

$31,807

240.1000 -Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement, conduct outreach

and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to the

state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$622,753

$622,753

$622,753

State General Funds

$622,753

$622,753

$622,753

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$622,753

$622,753

$622,753

Section 36: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

Section Total - Final

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

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Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$0 $0 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$0 $0 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

241.1000 -Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$79,065,339 $79,065,339

$79,065,339 $79,065,339

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$33,340,000 $33,340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000

$79,065,339 $79,065,339
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $112,576,101

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $112,576,101

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $112,576,101

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$79,958,834 $79,958,834
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $113,469,596

$80,055,943 $80,055,943
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $113,566,705

$80,055,943 $80,055,943
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $113,566,705

Public Defender Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate,

Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,151,686 $9,151,686
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,996,686

$9,151,686 $9,151,686
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,996,686

$9,151,686 $9,151,686
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,996,686

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242.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$64,592

$64,592

$64,592

242.1000 -Public Defender Council

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate,

Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,216,278

$9,216,278

$9,216,278

State General Funds

$9,216,278

$9,216,278

$9,216,278

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

Interest and Investment Income

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Sales and Services

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,061,278 $11,061,278 $11,061,278

Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit

public defender has a conflict of interest.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,913,653 $69,913,653
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $101,579,415

$69,913,653 $69,913,653
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $101,579,415

$69,913,653 $69,913,653
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $101,579,415

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243.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$828,903

$828,903

$828,903

243.2 Increase funds for the Juvenile Conflict Defender Division. State General Funds

$228,954

$228,954

243.3 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($131,845)

($131,845)

243.1000 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit

public defender has a conflict of interest.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,742,556 $70,839,665 $70,839,665

State General Funds

$70,742,556 $70,839,665 $70,839,665

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$165,762

$165,762

$165,762

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$165,762

$165,762

$165,762

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$102,408,318 $102,505,427 $102,505,427

Section 38: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Trauma Care Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

Section Total - Continuation

$400,005,720 $400,005,720

$369,189,762 $369,189,762

$13,813,679 $13,813,679

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$15,088,506 $15,088,506

$392,631,491 $392,631,491

$348,355,780 $348,355,780

$16,862,765 $16,862,765

$400,005,720 $369,189,762 $13,813,679
$1,913,773 $15,088,506 $392,631,491 $348,355,780 $16,862,765

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FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702 $6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $803,414,030

$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702 $6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $803,414,030

$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702 $6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $803,414,030

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Trauma Care Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

Section Total - Final
$406,187,853 $375,364,359 $13,821,215
$1,913,773 $15,088,506 $392,631,491 $348,355,780 $16,862,765
$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702

$406,187,853 $375,364,359 $13,821,215
$1,913,773 $15,088,506 $392,631,491 $348,355,780 $16,862,765
$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702

$406,284,853 $375,461,359 $13,821,215
$1,913,773 $15,088,506 $392,631,491 $348,355,780 $16,862,765
$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $809,596,163

$6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $809,596,163

$6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $809,693,163

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,945,574 $16,071,276
$6,874,298 $31,798,036 $11,224,903
$231,739 $20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $55,438,610

$22,945,574 $16,071,276
$6,874,298 $31,798,036 $11,224,903
$231,739 $20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $55,438,610

$22,945,574 $16,071,276
$6,874,298 $31,798,036 $11,224,903
$231,739 $20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $55,438,610

244.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$74,280

$74,280

$74,280

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244.1000 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,019,854 $23,019,854 $23,019,854

State General Funds

$16,145,556 $16,145,556 $16,145,556

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,874,298

$6,874,298

$6,874,298

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,798,036 $31,798,036 $31,798,036

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,224,903 $11,224,903 $11,224,903

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$231,739

$231,739

$231,739

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,341,394 $20,341,394 $20,341,394

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$20,341,394 $20,341,394 $20,341,394

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$410,000

$410,000

$410,000

State Funds Transfers

$410,000

$410,000

$410,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$410,000

$410,000

$410,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,512,890 $55,512,890 $55,512,890

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,689,810 $0
$6,689,810 $945,342 $945,342
$7,635,152

$6,689,810 $0
$6,689,810 $945,342 $945,342
$7,635,152

$6,689,810 $0
$6,689,810 $945,342 $945,342
$7,635,152

245.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

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245.1000 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,697,346

$6,697,346

$6,697,346

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,697,346

$6,697,346

$6,697,346

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$945,342

$945,342

$945,342

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$945,342

$945,342

$945,342

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,642,688

$7,642,688

$7,642,688

Departmental Administration (DPH)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,263,628 $29,131,833
$131,795 $4,664,750
$73,625 $3,945,000
$646,125 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $35,678,378

$29,263,628 $29,131,833
$131,795 $4,664,750
$73,625 $3,945,000
$646,125 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $35,678,378

$29,263,628 $29,131,833
$131,795 $4,664,750
$73,625 $3,945,000
$646,125 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $35,678,378

246.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$209,918

$209,918

$209,918

246.2 Increase funds to restore funding for the Clayton County district health director position.

State General Funds

$323,768

$323,768

$323,768

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246.1000 -Departmental Administration (DPH)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,797,314 $29,797,314 $29,797,314

State General Funds

$29,665,519 $29,665,519 $29,665,519

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,664,750

$4,664,750

$4,664,750

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$73,625

$73,625

$73,625

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$646,125

$646,125

$646,125

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

State Funds Transfers

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,212,064 $36,212,064 $36,212,064

Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,459,048 $7,459,048 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $40,108,117

$7,459,048 $7,459,048 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $40,108,117

$7,459,048 $7,459,048 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $40,108,117

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247.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$148,558

$148,558

$148,558

247.1000 -Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,607,606

$7,607,606

$7,607,606

State General Funds

$7,607,606

$7,607,606

$7,607,606

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,213,086 $32,213,086 $32,213,086

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,589,137 $31,589,137 $31,589,137

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$623,949

$623,949

$623,949

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$435,983

$435,983

$435,983

State Funds Transfers

$435,983

$435,983

$435,983

Agency to Agency Contracts

$435,983

$435,983

$435,983

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,256,675 $40,256,675 $40,256,675

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,326,337 $7,208,561
$117,776 $9,259,338 $9,259,338 $16,585,675

$7,326,337 $7,208,561
$117,776 $9,259,338 $9,259,338 $16,585,675

$7,326,337 $7,208,561
$117,776 $9,259,338 $9,259,338 $16,585,675

248.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$145,328

$145,328

$145,328

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248.2 Transfer funds from the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program to the Epidemiology program ($560,389) and increase funds ($77,551) for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances.

State General Funds

$637,940

$637,940

$637,940

248.1000 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,109,605

$8,109,605

$8,109,605

State General Funds

$7,991,829

$7,991,829

$7,991,829

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,776

$117,776

$117,776

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,368,943 $17,368,943 $17,368,943

Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,459,847 $2,459,847 $10,975,391 $10,975,391 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,084,940

$2,459,847 $2,459,847 $10,975,391 $10,975,391 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,084,940

$2,459,847 $2,459,847 $10,975,391 $10,975,391 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,084,940

249.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$57,055

$57,055

$57,055

249.1000 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,516,902 $2,516,902 $10,975,391 $10,975,391 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,141,995

$2,516,902 $2,516,902 $10,975,391 $10,975,391 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,141,995

$2,516,902 $2,516,902 $10,975,391 $10,975,391 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,141,995

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,465,227 $27,465,227 $30,967,419 $21,843,843
$8,614,470 $509,106 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$58,517,646

$27,465,227 $27,465,227 $30,967,419 $21,843,843
$8,614,470 $509,106 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$58,517,646

$27,465,227 $27,465,227 $30,967,419 $21,843,843
$8,614,470 $509,106 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$58,517,646

250.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$29,067

$29,067

$29,067

250.2 Transfer funds from the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program to the Epidemiology and Vital Records programs to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($776,281)

($776,281)

($776,281)

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250.3 Utilize existing funds ($28,561) for one epidemiologist position for surveillance and data analysis for the Low THC Oil Registry program. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

250.1000 -Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,718,013 $26,718,013 $26,718,013

State General Funds

$26,718,013 $26,718,013 $26,718,013

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,967,419 $30,967,419 $30,967,419

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$21,843,843 $21,843,843 $21,843,843

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$8,614,470

$8,614,470

$8,614,470

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$509,106

$509,106

$509,106

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,770,432 $57,770,432 $57,770,432

Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,496,541 $15,496,541 $216,117,023 $208,098,971
$7,392,607 $625,445
$231,613,564

$15,496,541 $15,496,541 $216,117,023 $208,098,971
$7,392,607 $625,445
$231,613,564

$15,496,541 $15,496,541 $216,117,023 $208,098,971
$7,392,607 $625,445
$231,613,564

251.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

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251.2 Increase funds to support development of donor breast milk bank. State General Funds

$97,000

251.1000 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,620,339 $15,620,339 $15,717,339

State General Funds

$15,620,339 $15,620,339 $15,717,339

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$216,117,023 $216,117,023 $216,117,023

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$208,098,971 $208,098,971 $208,098,971

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$7,392,607

$7,392,607

$7,392,607

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$625,445

$625,445

$625,445

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$231,737,362 $231,737,362 $231,834,362

Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,305,157 $45,305,157 $54,622,682 $54,622,682 $99,927,839

$45,305,157 $45,305,157 $54,622,682 $54,622,682 $99,927,839

$45,305,157 $45,305,157 $54,622,682 $54,622,682 $99,927,839

252.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$231,449

$231,449

$231,449

252.1000 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,536,606 $45,536,606 $45,536,606

State General Funds

$45,536,606 $45,536,606 $45,536,606

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,622,682 $54,622,682 $100,159,288

$54,622,682 $54,622,682 $100,159,288

$54,622,682 $54,622,682 $100,159,288

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,138,976 $9,138,976 $1,068,424
$667,890 $400,534 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $10,768,534

$9,138,976 $9,138,976 $1,068,424
$667,890 $400,534 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $10,768,534

$9,138,976 $9,138,976 $1,068,424
$667,890 $400,534 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $10,768,534

253.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$57,055

$57,055

$57,055

253.1000 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,196,031

$9,196,031

$9,196,031

State General Funds

$9,196,031

$9,196,031

$9,196,031

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,068,424

$1,068,424

$1,068,424

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$667,890

$667,890

$667,890

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$400,534

$400,534

$400,534

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

Sales and Services

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$561,134 $10,825,589

$561,134 $10,825,589

$561,134 $10,825,589

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$197,519,328 $197,519,328
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $199,319,328

$197,519,328 $197,519,328
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $199,319,328

$197,519,328 $197,519,328
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $199,319,328

254.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,638,639

$4,638,639

$4,638,639

254.1000 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$202,157,967 $202,157,967 $202,157,967

State General Funds

$202,157,967 $202,157,967 $202,157,967

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$203,957,967 $203,957,967 $203,957,967

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,877,699 $4,877,699
$800,000

$4,877,699 $4,877,699
$800,000

$4,877,699 $4,877,699
$800,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $5,677,699

$800,000 $800,000 $5,677,699

$800,000 $800,000 $5,677,699

255.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$53,825

$53,825

$53,825

255.2 Transfer funds from the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program to the Vital Records program for enhancements to death certificate processing for the Georgia Vital Events Registration System.

State General Funds

$215,892

$215,892

$215,892

255.1000 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,147,416

$5,147,416

$5,147,416

State General Funds

$5,147,416

$5,147,416

$5,147,416

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Sales and Services

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,947,416

$5,947,416

$5,947,416

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,913,773 $0
$1,913,773 $1,913,773

$1,913,773 $0
$1,913,773 $1,913,773

$1,913,773 $0
$1,913,773 $1,913,773

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256.1000 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,144,775 $7,056,269
$15,088,506 $22,144,775

$22,144,775 $7,056,269
$15,088,506 $22,144,775

$22,144,775 $7,056,269
$15,088,506 $22,144,775

257.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

257.1000 -Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,149,081 $22,149,081 $22,149,081

State General Funds

$7,060,575

$7,060,575

$7,060,575

Trauma Care Trust Funds

$15,088,506 $15,088,506 $15,088,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,149,081 $22,149,081 $22,149,081

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Section 39: Public Safety, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$227,396,499 $227,396,499

$227,396,499 $227,396,499

$34,695,566 $34,695,566

$34,695,566 $34,695,566

$24,143,879 $24,143,879

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$21,224,289 $21,224,289

$21,224,289 $21,224,289

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$286,756,730 $286,756,730

$227,396,499 $227,396,499 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $286,756,730

Section Total - Final
$236,023,207 $236,023,207 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786

$237,440,209 $237,440,209 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786

$240,491,351 $240,491,351 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$295,383,438 $296,800,440 $299,851,582

Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,743,331 $4,743,331 $4,743,331

$4,743,331 $4,743,331 $4,743,331

$4,743,331 $4,743,331 $4,743,331

258.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$24,760

$24,760

$24,760

258.1000 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

State General Funds

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$1,207,583 $1,207,583 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

$1,207,583 $1,207,583 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

$1,207,583 $1,207,583 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,405,077 $9,612,660

$8,405,077 $9,612,660

$8,405,077 $9,612,660

259.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$67,820

$67,820

$67,820

259.1000 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,275,403

$1,275,403

$1,275,403

State General Funds

$1,275,403

$1,275,403

$1,275,403

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

Sales and Services

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,680,480

$9,680,480

$9,680,480

Departmental Administration (DPS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,877,495 $9,877,495
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,881,005

$9,877,495 $9,877,495
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,881,005

$9,877,495 $9,877,495
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,881,005

260.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$80,738

$80,738

$80,738

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260.1000 -Departmental Administration (DPS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,958,233

$9,958,233

$9,958,233

State General Funds

$9,958,233

$9,958,233

$9,958,233

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,961,743

$9,961,743

$9,961,743

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$151,709,975 $151,709,975
$2,494,501 $2,494,501
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $155,254,162

$151,709,975 $151,709,975
$2,494,501 $2,494,501
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $155,254,162

$151,709,975 $151,709,975
$2,494,501 $2,494,501
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $155,254,162

261.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,119,560

$1,119,560

$1,119,560

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261.2 Increase funds for personnel to reflect previously vacant law enforcement officer positions.

State General Funds

$37,713

$37,713

$37,713

261.3 Increase funds for the added cost of full "basic" subsidized State Health Benefit Plan benefits to retired Injured in the Line of Duty (ILOD) officers.

State General Funds

$4,076,000

261.1000 -Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$152,867,248 $152,867,248 $156,943,248

State General Funds

$152,867,248 $152,867,248 $156,943,248

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,494,501

$2,494,501

$2,494,501

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,494,501

$2,494,501

$2,494,501

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$673,900

$673,900

$673,900

Sales and Services

$53,900

$53,900

$53,900

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$53,900

$53,900

$53,900

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$375,786

$375,786

$375,786

State Funds Transfers

$375,786

$375,786

$375,786

Agency to Agency Contracts

$375,786

$375,786

$375,786

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$156,411,435 $156,411,435 $160,487,435

Law Enforcement Training

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the training of State Troopers through Georgia State Patrol trooper schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,621,336 $7,621,336 $7,621,336

$7,621,336 $7,621,336 $7,621,336

$7,621,336 $7,621,336 $7,621,336

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262.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$64,590

$64,590

$64,590

262.2 Increase funds for personnel for an additional 35 trooper school graduates.

State General Funds

$1,174,042

$1,174,042

$1,174,042

262.1000 -Law Enforcement Training

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the training of State Troopers through Georgia State Patrol trooper schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

State General Funds

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,763,296 $18,763,296 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $41,244,767

$18,763,296 $18,763,296 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $41,244,767

$18,763,296 $18,763,296 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $41,244,767

263.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$343,403

$343,403

$343,403

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263.2 Increase funds to replace the weigh-in-motion equipment and monitoring system.

State General Funds

$5,170,066

$5,170,066

$5,170,066

263.1000 -Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,276,765 $24,276,765 $24,276,765

State General Funds

$24,276,765 $24,276,765 $24,276,765

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,348,744

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,348,744

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,132,727 $11,132,727 $11,132,727

Intergovernmental Transfers

$370,923

$370,923

$370,923

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$370,923

$370,923

$370,923

Sales and Services

$10,761,804 $10,761,804 $10,761,804

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,761,804 $10,761,804 $10,761,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,758,236 $46,758,236 $46,758,236

Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,512,332 $1,512,332 $1,512,332

$1,512,332 $1,512,332 $1,512,332

$1,512,332 $1,512,332 $1,512,332

264.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$12,918

$12,918

$12,918

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264.2 Increase funds for two K-9s and equipment for four positions. (H and S:Increase funds for two K-9s, an additional Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS), and equipment for four positions)

State General Funds

$119,810

$119,810

$119,810

264.1000 -Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

State General Funds

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training

including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,588,873 $1,588,873 $1,588,873

$1,588,873 $1,588,873 $1,588,873

$1,588,873 $1,588,873 $1,588,873

265.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

265.2 Increase funds for one vehicle and one computer bank for the creation of a new testing region. (H and S:Increase funds for two vehicles and two computer banks for the creation of two new testing regions)

State General Funds

$37,265

$110,000

$110,000

265.1000 -Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training

including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,636,903 $1,636,903 $1,636,903

$1,709,638 $1,709,638 $1,709,638

$1,709,638 $1,709,638 $1,709,638

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level

for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met.

Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these

individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,523,783 $5,523,783 $5,523,783

$5,523,783 $5,523,783 $5,523,783

$5,523,783 $5,523,783 $5,523,783

266.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$41,984

$41,984

$41,984

266.2 Increase funds for the Georgia POST Resiliency Program previously funded through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Law Enforcement Training Grant. (H and S:YES; Consolidate Georgia POST Resiliency Program with Georgia Public Safety Training Center)

State General Funds

$161,750

$0

$0

266.3 Increase funds for two vehicles. State General Funds

$64,000

$78,000

$78,000

266.4 Increase funds for system maintenance support and onboarding for an online gang and human trafficking training system.

State General Funds

$35,000

$0

$0

266.5 Increase funds for a $2,000 salary adjustment for law enforcement officers not included in HB19 (2023 Session) to reduce turnover and increase retention effective April 1, 2024. (S:Increase funds for a $2,000 salary adjustment for law enforcement officers not included in HB19 (2023 Session) to reduce turnover and increase retention, to be implemented through a supplement and remaining pay periods starting in April)

State General Funds

$22,605

$66,279

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266.6 Increase funds for Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police sponsored training ($80,972) and Sheriffs' Training Academy ($119,028).

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

266.1000 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level

for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met.

Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these

individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,826,517

$5,866,372

$5,910,046

State General Funds

$5,826,517

$5,866,372

$5,910,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,826,517

$5,866,372

$5,910,046

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,250,180 $21,250,180
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,732,112

$21,250,180 $21,250,180
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,732,112

$21,250,180 $21,250,180
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,732,112

267.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$198,076

$198,076

$198,076

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267.2 Increase funds for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$28,831

$28,831

$28,831

267.3 Transfer funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for School Resource Officer and De-escalation training.

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

267.4 Increase funds for board approved director raise. State General Funds

$5,007

$20,030

$20,030

267.5 Increase funds for rent at the Pickens Academy location. State General Funds

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

267.6 Increase funds for pest control and fire emergency monitoring system for campus.

State General Funds

$28,474

$28,474

$28,474

267.7 Increase funds for annual CPR training for dispatchers. State General Funds

$220,857

$220,857

267.1000 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,775,568 $23,011,448 $23,011,448

State General Funds

$22,775,568 $23,011,448 $23,011,448

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,420,753

$3,420,753

$3,420,753

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

Sales and Services

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,257,500 $27,493,380 $27,493,380

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Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$677,637 $677,637 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,121,691

$677,637 $677,637 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,121,691

$677,637 $677,637 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,121,691

268.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$23,683

$23,683

$23,683

268.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($65,092)

($65,092)

($65,092)

268.1000 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$636,228

$636,228

$636,228

State General Funds

$636,228

$636,228

$636,228

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,791,142 $19,791,142 $19,791,142

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,791,142 $19,791,142 $19,791,142

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

Sales and Services

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,080,282

$145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,080,282

$145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,080,282

Highway Safety, Office of: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education grant scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy

driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,920,678 $2,920,678 $2,920,678

$2,920,678 $2,920,678 $2,920,678

$2,920,678 $2,920,678 $2,920,678

269.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

269.2 Reduce funds for driver's education and training in accordance with FY2023 Joshua's Law Collections. (H:Reduce funds)(S:Reduce funds for driver's education and training in accordance with FY2023 Joshua's Law Collections)

State General Funds

($1,425,608)

($357,076) ($1,425,608)

269.1000 -Highway Safety, Office of: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education grant scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy

driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,497,223

$2,565,755

$1,497,223

State General Funds

$1,497,223

$2,565,755

$1,497,223

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,497,223

$2,565,755

$1,497,223

Section 40: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$11,872,624 $11,872,624 $11,872,624 $11,872,624

$11,872,624 $11,872,624

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $13,103,724

$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $13,103,724

$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $13,103,724

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$12,129,426 $12,129,426
$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $13,360,526

$12,754,426 $12,754,426
$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $13,985,526

$12,754,426 $12,754,426
$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $13,985,526

Commission Administration (PSC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,949,732 $1,949,732 $1,949,732

$1,949,732 $1,949,732 $1,949,732

$1,949,732 $1,949,732 $1,949,732

270.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

270.2 Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (PSC) program to the Facility Protection program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($47,840)

($47,840)

($47,840)

270.1000 -Commission Administration (PSC)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

State General Funds

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

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Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,202 $1,551,202 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,782,302

$1,551,202 $1,551,202 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,782,302

$1,551,202 $1,551,202 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,782,302

271.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$20,454

$20,454

$20,454

271.2 Utilize existing funds ($63,726), transfer funds from the Commission Administration (PSC) program ($47,840) to the Facility Protection program, and increase funds for database upgrade for the Call Before You Dig program (Total Funds: $250,000).

State General Funds

$186,274

$186,274

$186,274

271.3 Increase funds for equipment and vehicle costs for two additional investigators for the Call Before You Dig program.

State General Funds

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

271.4 Increase funds for state share of equipment and vehicle costs for one additional Pipeline Safety inspector.

State General Funds

$22,400

$22,400

$22,400

271.5 Increase funds for Pipeline Safety database upgrade. State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

271.1000 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,792,330

$2,042,330

$2,042,330

State General Funds

$1,792,330

$2,042,330

$2,042,330

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,231,100 $3,023,430

$1,231,100 $3,273,430

$1,231,100 $3,273,430

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,371,690 $8,371,690 $8,371,690

$8,371,690 $8,371,690 $8,371,690

$8,371,690 $8,371,690 $8,371,690

272.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

272.2 Increase funds for consumer response system upgrade. State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

272.3 Increase funds for phone system upgrade. State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

272.4 Increase funds for audit of universal access fund contributors. State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

272.1000 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,423,362

$8,798,362

$8,798,362

State General Funds

$8,423,362

$8,798,362

$8,798,362

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,423,362

$8,798,362

$8,798,362

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Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919

$3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919

$1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656

$1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656

$4,488,841,450 $4,488,841,450

$1,195,211,688 $1,195,211,688

$978,203,695 $978,203,695

$217,007,993 $217,007,993

$498,465,608 $498,465,608

$498,465,608 $498,465,608

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

$2,795,126,411 $2,795,126,411

$692,038

$692,038

$400,330,488 $400,330,488

$2,394,103,885 $2,394,103,885

$9,514,608,025 $9,514,608,025

$3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688
$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743 $2,795,126,411 $692,038 $400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,514,608,025

Section Total - Final
$3,313,884,054 $3,313,884,054 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688
$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743

$3,310,081,114 $3,310,081,114 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688
$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743

$3,307,181,114 $3,307,181,114 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688
$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743

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Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,795,126,411 $692,038
$400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,643,621,160

$2,795,126,411 $692,038
$400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,639,818,220

$2,795,126,411 $692,038
$400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,636,918,220

Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,340,515 $53,340,515 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $120,102,625

$53,340,515 $53,340,515 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $120,102,625

$53,340,515 $53,340,515 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $120,102,625

273.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$428,447

$428,447

$428,447

273.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on start date of new positions. State General Funds

($570,673)

($570,673)

273.1000 -Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,768,962 $53,768,962 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $120,531,072

$53,198,289 $53,198,289 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $119,960,399

$53,198,289 $53,198,289 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $119,960,399

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

$0 $0 $605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

$0 $0 $605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

274.1000 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$605,000

$605,000

$605,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,000 $6,642,766
$155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

$605,000 $6,642,766
$155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

$605,000 $6,642,766
$155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,552,824 $49,552,824 $12,361,094 $12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $84,621,625

$49,552,824 $49,552,824 $12,361,094 $12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $84,621,625

$49,552,824 $49,552,824 $12,361,094 $12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $84,621,625

275.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$774,004

$774,004

$774,004

275.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on start date of new positions. State General Funds

($267,767)

($267,767)

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1265

275.1000 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,326,828 $50,059,061 $50,059,061

State General Funds

$50,326,828 $50,059,061 $50,059,061

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,361,094 $12,361,094 $12,361,094

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,361,094 $12,361,094 $12,361,094

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,707,707 $22,707,707 $22,707,707

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,842,000

$8,842,000

$8,842,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$8,842,000

$8,842,000

$8,842,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Sales and Services

$13,615,707 $13,615,707 $13,615,707

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,615,707 $13,615,707 $13,615,707

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,395,629 $85,127,862 $85,127,862

Enterprise Innovation Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,647,809 $12,647,809
$9,500,000 $9,500,000 $6,000,000
$500,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $28,147,809

$12,647,809 $12,647,809
$9,500,000 $9,500,000 $6,000,000
$500,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $28,147,809

$12,647,809 $12,647,809
$9,500,000 $9,500,000 $6,000,000
$500,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $28,147,809

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276.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$159,322

$159,322

$159,322

276.1000 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,807,131 $12,807,131 $12,807,131

State General Funds

$12,807,131 $12,807,131 $12,807,131

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,307,131 $28,307,131 $28,307,131

Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,079,636 $1,079,636
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000

$1,079,636 $1,079,636
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000

$1,079,636 $1,079,636
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,876,624

$46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,876,624

$46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,876,624

277.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$15,071

$15,071

$15,071

277.1000 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,094,707

$1,094,707

$1,094,707

State General Funds

$1,094,707

$1,094,707

$1,094,707

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$346,988

$346,988

$346,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$75,988

$75,988

$75,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$75,988

$75,988

$75,988

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$46,000

$46,000

$46,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$46,000

$46,000

$46,000

Sales and Services

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,695

$1,891,695

$1,891,695

Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,190,344 $3,190,344 $4,169,000 $4,169,000

$3,190,344 $3,190,344 $4,169,000 $4,169,000

$3,190,344 $3,190,344 $4,169,000 $4,169,000

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,310,243 $5,831,000 $5,831,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,669,587

$8,310,243 $5,831,000 $5,831,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,669,587

$8,310,243 $5,831,000 $5,831,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,669,587

278.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

278.1000 -Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,260,317

$3,260,317

$3,260,317

State General Funds

$3,260,317

$3,260,317

$3,260,317

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,310,243

$8,310,243

$8,310,243

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Sales and Services

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,739,560 $15,739,560 $15,739,560

Georgia Archives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1269

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,464,213 $4,464,213
$955,154 $180,373 $180,373
$37,743 $37,743 $737,038 $692,038 $45,000 $5,419,367

$4,464,213 $4,464,213
$955,154 $180,373 $180,373
$37,743 $37,743 $737,038 $692,038 $45,000 $5,419,367

$4,464,213 $4,464,213
$955,154 $180,373 $180,373
$37,743 $37,743 $737,038 $692,038 $45,000 $5,419,367

279.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$22,607

$22,607

$22,607

279.1000 -Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,486,820

$4,486,820

$4,486,820

State General Funds

$4,486,820

$4,486,820

$4,486,820

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$955,154

$955,154

$955,154

Intergovernmental Transfers

$180,373

$180,373

$180,373

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$180,373

$180,373

$180,373

Royalties and Rents

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

Sales and Services

$737,038

$737,038

$737,038

Record Center Storage Fees

$692,038

$692,038

$692,038

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,441,974

$5,441,974

$5,441,974

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Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,327,175 $2,327,175 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,550,643

$2,327,175 $2,327,175 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,550,643

$2,327,175 $2,327,175 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,550,643

280.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$33,372

$33,372

$33,372

280.1000 -Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,360,547

$2,360,547

$2,360,547

State General Funds

$2,360,547

$2,360,547

$2,360,547

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,223,468

$2,223,468

$2,223,468

Intergovernmental Transfers

$463,565

$463,565

$463,565

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$463,565

$463,565

$463,565

Sales and Services

$1,759,903

$1,759,903

$1,759,903

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,759,903

$1,759,903

$1,759,903

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,584,015

$4,584,015

$4,584,015

Georgia Research Alliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization capacity in public and private universities in Georgia

to launch new companies and create jobs.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1271

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,110,865 $5,110,865 $5,110,865

$5,110,865 $5,110,865 $5,110,865

$5,110,865 $5,110,865 $5,110,865

281.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

281.2 Increase funds for six new Eminent Scholars and six Distinguished Investigators. (H:Increase funds for six new eminent scholars and six distinguished investigators at Georgia Institute of Technology and Augusta University ($9,000,000) and the development of a product to monitor poultry health and welfare, a collaboration between Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Georgia ($250,000))(S:Increase funds for four new eminent scholars and four distinguished investigators at Georgia Institute of Technology ($6,000,000) and the development of a product to monitor poultry health and welfare, a collaboration between Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Georgia ($250,000))

State General Funds

$14,250,000

$9,250,000

$6,250,000

281.1000-Georgia Research Alliance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization capacity in public and private universities in Georgia

to launch new companies and create jobs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,365,171 $14,365,171 $11,365,171

State General Funds

$19,365,171 $14,365,171 $11,365,171

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,365,171 $14,365,171 $11,365,171

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,037,113 $7,037,113 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $315,937,315

$7,037,113 $7,037,113 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $315,937,315

$7,037,113 $7,037,113 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $315,937,315

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Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,145,776 $18,145,776 $289,192,204 $289,192,204
$8,599,335 $8,599,335 $848,397,205

$18,145,776 $18,145,776 $289,192,204 $289,192,204
$8,599,335 $8,599,335 $848,397,205

$18,145,776 $18,145,776 $289,192,204 $289,192,204
$8,599,335 $8,599,335 $848,397,205

282.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,478,172

$3,478,172

$3,478,172

282.1000-Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,515,285 $10,515,285 $10,515,285

State General Funds

$10,515,285 $10,515,285 $10,515,285

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$525,422,777 $525,422,777 $525,422,777

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$525,422,777 $525,422,777 $525,422,777

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$315,937,315 $315,937,315 $315,937,315

Intergovernmental Transfers

$18,145,776 $18,145,776 $18,145,776

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$18,145,776 $18,145,776 $18,145,776

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$289,192,204 $289,192,204 $289,192,204

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$289,192,204 $289,192,204 $289,192,204

Sales and Services

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$851,875,377 $851,875,377 $851,875,377

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1273

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,126,088 $1,126,088
$296,648 $296,648 $302,183 $146,000 $146,000 $121,183 $121,183
$35,000 $35,000 $1,724,919

$1,126,088 $1,126,088
$296,648 $296,648 $302,183 $146,000 $146,000 $121,183 $121,183
$35,000 $35,000 $1,724,919

$1,126,088 $1,126,088
$296,648 $296,648 $302,183 $146,000 $146,000 $121,183 $121,183
$35,000 $35,000 $1,724,919

283.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$12,918

$12,918

$12,918

283.1000 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,139,006

$1,139,006

$1,139,006

State General Funds

$1,139,006

$1,139,006

$1,139,006

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$296,648

$296,648

$296,648

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$296,648

$296,648

$296,648

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$302,183

$302,183

$302,183

Intergovernmental Transfers

$146,000

$146,000

$146,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$146,000

$146,000

$146,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$121,183

$121,183

$121,183

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$121,183

$121,183

$121,183

Sales and Services

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,737,837

$1,737,837

$1,737,837

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Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,723,494 $1,723,494 $1,700,000
$960,000 $960,000
$90,000 $90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,423,494

$1,723,494 $1,723,494 $1,700,000
$960,000 $960,000
$90,000 $90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,423,494

$1,723,494 $1,723,494 $1,700,000
$960,000 $960,000
$90,000 $90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,423,494

284.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$36,601

$36,601

$36,601

284.1000 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,760,095

$1,760,095

$1,760,095

State General Funds

$1,760,095

$1,760,095

$1,760,095

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$960,000

$960,000

$960,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$960,000

$960,000

$960,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Sales and Services

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,460,095

$3,460,095

$3,460,095

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Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,525,290 $44,525,290 $44,525,290

$44,525,290 $44,525,290 $44,525,290

$44,525,290 $44,525,290 $44,525,290

285.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$458,589

$458,589

$458,589

285.1000 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,983,879 $44,983,879 $44,983,879

State General Funds

$44,983,879 $44,983,879 $44,983,879

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,983,879 $44,983,879 $44,983,879

Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,886,944 $46,886,944
$5,651,513 $5,651,513 $52,538,457

$46,886,944 $46,886,944
$5,651,513 $5,651,513 $52,538,457

$46,886,944 $46,886,944
$5,651,513 $5,651,513 $52,538,457

286.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$54,902

$54,902

$54,902

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286.2 Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees from $843 to $1,093.

State General Funds

$415,500

$415,500

$415,500

286.1000 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$47,357,346 $47,357,346 $47,357,346

State General Funds

$47,357,346 $47,357,346 $47,357,346

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,008,859 $53,008,859 $53,008,859

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,988,670 $39,988,670 $39,988,670

$39,988,670 $39,988,670 $39,988,670

$39,988,670 $39,988,670 $39,988,670

287.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$128,104

$128,104

$128,104

287.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($2,288,104) ($2,288,104) ($2,288,104)

287.3 Reduce funds to remove duplicate funding for music industry archiving at the University of Georgia.

State General Funds

($2,600,000) ($2,600,000) ($2,600,000)

287.4 Increase funds for Fort Valley State University for a feasibility study on the development and building of a veterinary school.

State General Funds

$100,000

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287.1000 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,228,670 $35,228,670 $35,328,670

State General Funds

$35,228,670 $35,228,670 $35,328,670

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,228,670 $35,228,670 $35,328,670

Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,991,274 $10,991,274
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,341,274

$10,991,274 $10,991,274
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,341,274

$10,991,274 $10,991,274
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,341,274

288.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$37,678

$37,678

$37,678

288.2 Increase funds for legal fees. State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

288.1000 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,278,952 $11,278,952 $11,278,952

State General Funds

$11,278,952 $11,278,952 $11,278,952

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

Sales and Services

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$350,000 $11,628,952

$350,000 $11,628,952

$350,000 $11,628,952

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,150,314 $3,150,314 $2,392,407 $2,392,407 $2,009,390
$458,213 $458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,552,111

$3,150,314 $3,150,314 $2,392,407 $2,392,407 $2,009,390
$458,213 $458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,552,111

$3,150,314 $3,150,314 $2,392,407 $2,392,407 $2,009,390
$458,213 $458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,552,111

289.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$43,060

$43,060

$43,060

289.1000 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,193,374

$3,193,374

$3,193,374

State General Funds

$3,193,374

$3,193,374

$3,193,374

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,009,390

$2,009,390

$2,009,390

Intergovernmental Transfers

$458,213

$458,213

$458,213

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University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,595,171

$458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,595,171

$458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,595,171

Teaching

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,868,895,190 $2,868,895,190 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $4,062,744,336 $1,139,448,773
$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,173,236,533

$2,868,895,190 $2,868,895,190 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $4,062,744,336 $1,139,448,773
$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,173,236,533

$2,868,895,190 $2,868,895,190 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $4,062,744,336 $1,139,448,773
$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,173,236,533

290.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$46,011,763 $46,011,763 $46,011,763

290.2 Increase funds to restore FY2024 formula funds. State General Funds

$66,000,000 $66,000,000 $66,000,000

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290.3 Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land Grant match requirements. (S:Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land Grant match requirements for a total state funds amount of $5,796,102)

State General Funds

$823,926

$823,926

$823,926

290.1000 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,981,730,879 $2,981,730,879 $2,981,730,879

State General Funds

$2,981,730,879 $2,981,730,879 $2,981,730,879

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,062,744,336 $4,062,744,336 $4,062,744,336

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,139,448,773 $1,139,448,773 $1,139,448,773

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$922,440,780 $922,440,780 $922,440,780

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$217,007,993 $217,007,993 $217,007,993

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$202,916,221 $202,916,221 $202,916,221

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$202,916,221 $202,916,221 $202,916,221

Sales and Services

$2,720,379,342 $2,720,379,342 $2,720,379,342

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$326,275,457 $326,275,457 $326,275,457

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$2,394,103,885 $2,394,103,885 $2,394,103,885

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,286,072,222 $8,286,072,222 $8,286,072,222

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$5,168,289 $5,168,289
$200,000 $200,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000

$5,168,289 $5,168,289
$200,000 $200,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000

$5,168,289 $5,168,289
$200,000 $200,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,100,000 $6,468,289

$1,100,000 $6,468,289

$1,100,000 $6,468,289

291.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$37,678

$37,678

$37,678

291.1000 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,205,967

$5,205,967

$5,205,967

State General Funds

$5,205,967

$5,205,967

$5,205,967

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Sales and Services

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,505,967

$6,505,967

$6,505,967

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$571,250 $571,250 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,571,250

$571,250 $571,250 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,571,250

$571,250 $571,250 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,571,250

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292.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$234,677

$234,677

$234,677

292.1000 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$805,927

$805,927

$805,927

State General Funds

$805,927

$805,927

$805,927

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000

Sales and Services

$29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,805,927 $29,805,927 $29,805,927

Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$614,133 $614,133 $614,133

$614,133 $614,133 $614,133

$614,133 $614,133 $614,133

293.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

293.2 Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. State General Funds

($264,500)

($264,500)

293.3 Increase funds for the construction of the Anne Frank Education Center. (S:Increase funds for the development of exhibits for the Anne Frank Education Center)

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

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293.1000 -Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$617,363

$2,352,863

$2,352,863

State General Funds

$617,363

$2,352,863

$2,352,863

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$617,363

$2,352,863

$2,352,863

Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,849,591 $3,849,591 $3,849,591

$3,849,591 $3,849,591 $3,849,591

$3,849,591 $3,849,591 $3,849,591

294.1000 -Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

State General Funds

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades kindergarten through twelve at Georgia

Military College's Preparatory School.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

295.1000 -Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades kindergarten through twelve at Georgia

Military College's Preparatory School.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,998,363 $12,998,363 $12,998,363

$12,998,363 $12,998,363 $12,998,363

$12,998,363 $12,998,363 $12,998,363

296.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$117,339

$117,339

$117,339

296.2 Increase funds for one-time funding for the development of an update to Georgia Stories, a video series that supports teachers in providing the required eighth-grade course on Georgia geography, history, and economics.

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

296.1000 -Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,115,702 $13,415,702 $13,415,702

State General Funds

$13,115,702 $13,415,702 $13,415,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,115,702 $13,415,702 $13,415,702

Section 42: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Fireworks Trust Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$217,545,131 $217,545,131

$213,966,085 $213,966,085

$433,783

$433,783

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

$217,545,131 $213,966,085
$433,783 $3,145,263

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1285

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,058,059 $687,912 $370,147
$2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $220,850,861

$1,058,059 $687,912 $370,147
$2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $220,850,861

$1,058,059 $687,912 $370,147
$2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $220,850,861

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$222,084,230

State General Funds

$218,505,184

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

Fireworks Trust Funds

$3,145,263

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,058,059

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$687,912

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$370,147

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,247,671

Sales and Services

$2,247,671

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,247,671

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,389,960

$222,084,230 $218,505,184
$433,783 $3,145,263 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $225,389,960

$222,084,230 $218,505,184
$433,783 $3,145,263 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $225,389,960

Departmental Administration (DOR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,200,931 $14,200,931 $14,200,931

$14,200,931 $14,200,931 $14,200,931

$14,200,931 $14,200,931 $14,200,931

297.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$69,968

$69,968

$69,968

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297.2 Increase funds to migrate data to a cloud-based service. State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

297.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOR)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,570,899 $14,570,899 $14,570,899

State General Funds

$14,570,899 $14,570,899 $14,570,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,570,899 $14,570,899 $14,570,899

Forestland Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

298.1000 -Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

State General Funds

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,513,691 $9,079,908
$433,783 $370,147

$9,513,691 $9,079,908
$433,783 $370,147

$9,513,691 $9,079,908
$433,783 $370,147

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $10,369,725

$370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $10,369,725

$370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $10,369,725

299.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$82,891

$82,891

$82,891

299.1000 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,596,582

$9,596,582

$9,596,582

State General Funds

$9,162,799

$9,162,799

$9,162,799

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

Sales and Services

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,452,616 $10,452,616 $10,452,616

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Fireworks Trust Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$7,541,636 $4,396,373 $3,145,263
$420,000 $420,000

$7,541,636 $4,396,373 $3,145,263
$420,000 $420,000

$7,541,636 $4,396,373 $3,145,263
$420,000 $420,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$420,000 $7,961,636

$420,000 $7,961,636

$420,000 $7,961,636

300.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

300.1000 -Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,593,308

$7,593,308

$7,593,308

State General Funds

$4,448,045

$4,448,045

$4,448,045

Fireworks Trust Funds

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,013,308

$8,013,308

$8,013,308

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

301.1 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$716,018

$716,018

$716,018

301.1000 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,749,175 $9,749,175 $9,749,175

$9,749,175 $9,749,175 $9,749,175

$9,749,175 $9,749,175 $9,749,175

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,055,613 $39,055,613 $39,055,613

$39,055,613 $39,055,613 $39,055,613

$39,055,613 $39,055,613 $39,055,613

302.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$122,722

$122,722

$122,722

302.2 Increase funds to reflect a contract increase for motor vehicle registration and licensing.

State General Funds

$2,390,651

$2,390,651

$2,390,651

302.1000 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$41,568,986 $41,568,986 $41,568,986

State General Funds

$41,568,986 $41,568,986 $41,568,986

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,568,986 $41,568,986 $41,568,986

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,897,079 $5,897,079
$416,081

$5,897,079 $5,897,079
$416,081

$5,897,079 $5,897,079
$416,081

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$416,081 $6,313,160

$416,081 $6,313,160

$416,081 $6,313,160

303.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$41,984

$41,984

$41,984

303.1000 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,939,063

$5,939,063

$5,939,063

State General Funds

$5,939,063

$5,939,063

$5,939,063

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$416,081

$416,081

$416,081

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$416,081

$416,081

$416,081

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,355,144

$6,355,144

$6,355,144

Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,309,618 $61,309,618
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $62,651,402

$61,309,618 $61,309,618
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $62,651,402

$61,309,618 $61,309,618
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $62,651,402

304.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$398,306

$398,306

$398,306

304.2 Increase funds for start-up costs for the creation of the initial contact team to assist newly delinquent taxpayers.

State General Funds

$15,300

$15,300

$15,300

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304.3 Increase funds for three replacement vehicles. State General Funds

$108,525

$108,525

$108,525

304.1000 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,831,749 $61,831,749 $61,831,749

State General Funds

$61,831,749 $61,831,749 $61,831,749

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$63,173,533 $63,173,533 $63,173,533

Tax Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,857,380 $4,857,380 $4,857,380

$4,857,380 $4,857,380 $4,857,380

$4,857,380 $4,857,380 $4,857,380

305.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$36,601

$36,601

$36,601

305.1000 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

State General Funds

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

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Taxpayer Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration

functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,062,532 $27,062,532
$271,831 $271,831 $27,334,363

$27,062,532 $27,062,532
$271,831 $271,831 $27,334,363

$27,062,532 $27,062,532
$271,831 $271,831 $27,334,363

306.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$186,236

$186,236

$186,236

306.2 Increase funds to raise hourly pay for part-time seasonal mail operations staff.

State General Funds

$18,225

$18,225

$18,225

306.1000 -Taxpayer Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration

functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,266,993 $27,266,993 $27,266,993

State General Funds

$27,266,993 $27,266,993 $27,266,993

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,538,824 $27,538,824 $27,538,824

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$31,016,614 $31,016,614

$31,016,614 $31,016,614

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$36,758,934 $36,758,934

$31,016,614 $31,016,614
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $36,758,934

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$31,155,852 $31,155,852
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $36,898,172

$37,794,680 $37,794,680
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $43,537,000

$32,794,680 $32,794,680
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $38,537,000

Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

$0 $0 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

$0 $0 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

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307.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

307.1000 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

State General Funds

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

Sales and Services

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,651,651

$4,651,651

$4,651,651

Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,870,966 $7,870,966
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,470,966

$7,870,966 $7,870,966
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,470,966

$7,870,966 $7,870,966
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,470,966

308.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$27,990

$27,990

$27,990

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308.2 Increase funds for legal fees. State General Funds

$183,529

$183,529

$183,529

308.3 Reduce funds to align budget with projected expenditures. State General Funds

($550,000)

($550,000)

($550,000)

308.4 Increase funds for a third-party ballot-text auditing technology. (S:NO; Pending Office of Secretary of State confirmations)

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$0

308.5 Increase funds for increased postage expenses related to precinct cards. (S:Reflect in Special Project - Elections)

State General Funds

$1,700,000

$0

308.6 Increase funds for election security by adding watermarks to all ballot paper. (S:Reflect in Special Project - Elections)

State General Funds

$110,000

$0

308.1000 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,532,485 $14,342,485

$7,532,485

State General Funds

$7,532,485 $14,342,485

$7,532,485

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,132,485 $14,942,485

$8,132,485

308.1001 Special Project - Elections: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund one-time needs on increased postage expenses related to precinct
cards ($1,700,000), and for adding watermarks to all ballot paper ($110,000).

State General Funds

$1,810,000

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Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to professional licenses, elections, and securities; to

investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing license holders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,687,666 $3,687,666 $3,687,666

$3,687,666 $3,687,666 $3,687,666

$3,687,666 $3,687,666 $3,687,666

309.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$38,754

$38,754

$38,754

309.2 Increase funds to purchase equipment and vehicles for new investigators. State General Funds

$112,750

$112,750

$112,750

309.1000 -Investigations

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to professional licenses, elections, and securities; to

investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing license holders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

State General Funds

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

Office Administration (SOS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,333,041 $3,333,041
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,338,541

$3,333,041 $3,333,041
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,338,541

$3,333,041 $3,333,041
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,338,541

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310.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

310.1000 -Office Administration (SOS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,358,877

$3,358,877

$3,358,877

State General Funds

$3,358,877

$3,358,877

$3,358,877

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

Sales and Services

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,364,377

$3,364,377

$3,364,377

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,810,088 $8,810,088
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $9,210,088

$8,810,088 $8,810,088
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $9,210,088

$8,810,088 $8,810,088
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $9,210,088

311.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$103,345

$103,345

$103,345

311.2 Increase funds for temporary labor to address a backlog of licensure applications.

State General Funds

$145,600

$145,600

$145,600

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311.1000 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,059,033

$9,059,033

$9,059,033

State General Funds

$9,059,033

$9,059,033

$9,059,033

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,459,033

$9,459,033

$9,459,033

Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,142,611 $1,142,611
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,167,611

$1,142,611 $1,142,611
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,167,611

$1,142,611 $1,142,611
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,167,611

312.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

312.1000 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,153,376

$1,153,376

$1,153,376

State General Funds

$1,153,376

$1,153,376

$1,153,376

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,000 $25,000 $1,178,376

$25,000 $25,000 $1,178,376

$25,000 $25,000 $1,178,376

Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production,

transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC

oil use in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,573,399 $1,573,399 $1,573,399

$1,573,399 $1,573,399 $1,573,399

$1,573,399 $1,573,399 $1,573,399

313.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

313.2 Utilize existing funds ($135,000) to purchase a vehicle and equipment. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

313.3 Utilize existing funds ($43,828) to purchase office furniture. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds

$0

$0

313.4 Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. State General Funds

($171,172)

($171,172)

313.1000-Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production,

transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC

oil use in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,579,858

$1,408,686

$1,408,686

State General Funds

$1,579,858

$1,408,686

$1,408,686

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,579,858

$1,408,686

$1,408,686

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Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for professional engineers and land surveyors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,032,895 $1,032,895 $1,032,895

$1,032,895 $1,032,895 $1,032,895

$1,032,895 $1,032,895 $1,032,895

314.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

314.1000 -Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for professional engineers and land surveyors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

State General Funds

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative

support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,052,930 $3,052,930
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,152,930

$3,052,930 $3,052,930
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,152,930

$3,052,930 $3,052,930
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,152,930

315.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$17,225

$17,225

$17,225

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1301

315.1000 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative

support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,070,155

$3,070,155

$3,070,155

State General Funds

$3,070,155

$3,070,155

$3,070,155

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,170,155

$3,170,155

$3,170,155

State Elections Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations related to elections and the

investigation of any violations thereof.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$513,018 $513,018 $513,018

$513,018 $513,018 $513,018

$513,018 $513,018 $513,018

316.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

316.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

316.1000 -State Elections Board

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations related to elections and the

investigation of any violations thereof.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$489,095

$489,095

$489,095

State General Funds

$489,095

$489,095

$489,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$489,095

$489,095

$489,095

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Section 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,191,200,309 $1,191,200,309

$120,345,058 $120,345,058

$1,070,855,251 $1,070,855,251

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$33,760,294 $33,760,294

$13,186,794 $13,186,794

$13,186,794 $13,186,794

$20,573,500 $20,573,500

$20,573,500 $20,573,500

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$1,225,384,295 $1,225,384,295

$1,191,200,309 $120,345,058
$1,070,855,251 $103,692 $103,692
$33,760,294 $13,186,794 $13,186,794 $20,573,500 $20,573,500
$320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $1,225,384,295

Section Total - Final
$1,181,713,508 $129,504,732
$1,052,208,776 $103,692 $103,692
$33,760,294 $13,186,794 $13,186,794 $20,573,500 $20,573,500
$320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $1,215,897,494

$1,178,041,874 $128,664,732
$1,049,377,142 $103,692 $103,692
$34,300,294 $13,726,794 $13,726,794 $20,573,500 $20,573,500
$320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $1,212,765,860

$1,177,242,761 $126,491,519
$1,050,751,242 $103,692 $103,692
$34,300,294 $13,726,794 $13,726,794 $20,573,500 $20,573,500
$320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $1,211,966,747

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College Completion Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to provide needs-based financial aid to eligible students to complete remaining credential credit

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,000,000 $0
$12,000,000 $12,000,000

$12,000,000 $0
$12,000,000 $12,000,000

$12,000,000 $0
$12,000,000 $12,000,000

317.1 Reduce funds for College Completion Grants. Lottery Proceeds

($2,000,000) ($2,000,000) ($2,000,000)

317.1000 -College Completion Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this program is to provide needs-based financial aid to eligible students to complete remaining credential credit

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

Commission Administration (GSFC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$10,784,999 $0
$10,784,999 $103,692 $103,692
$1,804,005 $1,804,005 $1,804,005
$320,000 $320,000

$10,784,999 $0
$10,784,999 $103,692 $103,692
$1,804,005 $1,804,005 $1,804,005
$320,000 $320,000

$10,784,999 $0
$10,784,999 $103,692 $103,692
$1,804,005 $1,804,005 $1,804,005
$320,000 $320,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$320,000 $13,012,696

$320,000 $13,012,696

$320,000 $13,012,696

318.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Lottery Proceeds

$120,568

$120,568

$120,568

318.1000 -Commission Administration (GSFC)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,905,567 $10,905,567 $10,905,567

Lottery Proceeds

$10,905,567 $10,905,567 $10,905,567

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

State Funds Transfers

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,133,264 $13,133,264 $13,133,264

Dual Enrollment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$76,205,744 $76,205,744 $76,205,744

$76,205,744 $76,205,744 $76,205,744

$76,205,744 $76,205,744 $76,205,744

319.1 Increase funds to meet projected enrollment. State General Funds

$12,329,985 $12,329,985 $12,329,985

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1305

319.1000 -Dual Enrollment

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$88,535,729 $88,535,729 $88,535,729

State General Funds

$88,535,729 $88,535,729 $88,535,729

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,535,729 $88,535,729 $88,535,729

Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

320.1000 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

State General Funds

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

321.1000 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

322.1 Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need. State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

322.1000 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$630,000

$330,000

$330,000

State General Funds

$630,000

$330,000

$330,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$630,000

$330,000

$330,000

HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,603,880 $0
$80,603,880 $80,603,880

$80,603,880 $0
$80,603,880 $80,603,880

$80,603,880 $0
$80,603,880 $80,603,880

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1307

323.1000 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$80,603,880 $80,603,880 $80,603,880

Lottery Proceeds

$80,603,880 $80,603,880 $80,603,880

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,603,880 $80,603,880 $80,603,880

HOPE High School Equivalency Exam

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency Exam recipients to pursue education beyond the

high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,345,510 $0
$1,345,510 $1,345,510

$1,345,510 $0
$1,345,510 $1,345,510

$1,345,510 $0
$1,345,510 $1,345,510

324.1000 -HOPE High School Equivalency Exam

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency Exam recipients to pursue education beyond the

high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

Lottery Proceeds

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,218,629 $0
$91,218,629 $91,218,629

$91,218,629 $0
$91,218,629 $91,218,629

$91,218,629 $0
$91,218,629 $91,218,629

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325.1 Reduce funds provided to reflect expected program expenditures at a HOPE Private Award rate at $2,496 and a HOPE Zell Private Award rate at $2,985.

Lottery Proceeds

($16,767,043) ($16,767,043) ($16,767,043)

325.1000 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$74,451,586 $74,451,586 $74,451,586

Lottery Proceeds

$74,451,586 $74,451,586 $74,451,586

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,451,586 $74,451,586 $74,451,586

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$874,902,233 $0
$874,902,233 $874,902,233

$874,902,233 $0
$874,902,233 $874,902,233

$874,902,233 $0
$874,902,233 $874,902,233

326.1 Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. Lottery Proceeds

($2,831,634) ($1,457,534)

326.1000 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$874,902,233 $872,070,599 $873,444,699

Lottery Proceeds

$874,902,233 $872,070,599 $873,444,699

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$874,902,233 $872,070,599 $873,444,699

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1309

Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to provide financial aid to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are currently

enrolled in the Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education program at a postsecondary institution in this state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$955,830 $955,830 $955,830

$955,830 $955,830 $955,830

$955,830 $955,830 $955,830

327.1000 -Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this program is to provide financial aid to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are currently

enrolled in the Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education program at a postsecondary institution in this state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$955,830

$955,830

$955,830

State General Funds

$955,830

$955,830

$955,830

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$955,830

$955,830

$955,830

Low Interest Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college or technical

college education, encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to

work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$0 $0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$0 $0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

328.1000 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college or technical

college education, encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to

work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia,

thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

329.1000 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia,

thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

State General Funds

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend the University of

North Georgia and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

330.1000 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend the University of

North Georgia and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

Public Safety Memorial Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

331.1 Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need.
State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($540,000) $540,000
$0

($540,000) $540,000
$0

331.1000 -Public Safety Memorial Grant

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$540,000

$0

$0

State General Funds

$540,000

$0

$0

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$540,000

$540,000

Reserved Fund Balances

$540,000

$540,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$540,000

$540,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

REACH Georgia Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

332.1000 -REACH Georgia Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

State General Funds

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

Service Cancelable Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized in statute including programs for large animal

veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,985,000 $4,985,000 $10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $15,185,000

$4,985,000 $4,985,000 $10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $15,185,000

$4,985,000 $4,985,000 $10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $15,185,000

333.1 Reduce funds for public law enforcement officer loan repayments. State General Funds

($3,200,000) ($3,200,000) ($3,200,000)

333.1000 -Service Cancelable Loans

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized in statute including programs for large animal

veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

State General Funds

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $11,985,000

$10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $11,985,000

$10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $11,985,000

Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,157,067 $23,157,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,435,328

$23,157,067 $23,157,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,435,328

$23,157,067 $23,157,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,435,328

334.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need. State General Funds

($2,173,213)

334.1000 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,157,067 $23,157,067 $20,983,854

State General Funds

$23,157,067 $23,157,067 $20,983,854

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,435,328 $24,435,328 $22,262,115

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Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,007,011 $1,007,011
$478,028 $4,528 $4,528
$473,500 $473,500 $1,485,039

$1,007,011 $1,007,011
$478,028 $4,528 $4,528
$473,500 $473,500 $1,485,039

$1,007,011 $1,007,011
$478,028 $4,528 $4,528
$473,500 $473,500 $1,485,039

335.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

335.2 Increase funds to upgrade online database management system. State General Funds

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

335.1000 -Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,036,700

$1,036,700

$1,036,700

State General Funds

$1,036,700

$1,036,700

$1,036,700

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$478,028

$478,028

$478,028

Reserved Fund Balances

$4,528

$4,528

$4,528

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$4,528

$4,528

$4,528

Sales and Services

$473,500

$473,500

$473,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$473,500

$473,500

$473,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,514,728

$1,514,728

$1,514,728

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Section 45: Teachers Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$83,000

$83,000

$83,000

$83,000

$55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,548,501 $55,548,501

$83,000 $83,000 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,548,501

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$62,000 $62,000 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,527,501

$62,000 $62,000 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,527,501

$62,000 $62,000 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,527,501

Local/Floor COLA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,000 $83,000 $83,000

$83,000 $83,000 $83,000

$83,000 $83,000 $83,000

336.1 Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

State General Funds

($21,000)

($21,000)

($21,000)

336.1000 -Local/Floor COLA

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,000 $62,000 $62,000

$62,000 $62,000 $62,000

$62,000 $62,000 $62,000

System Administration (TRS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$0 $0 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$0 $0 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

337.1000 -System Administration (TRS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers Retirement System shall not exceed 19.98% for State Fiscal Year 2024.

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$499,860,598 $499,860,598 $499,860,598 $499,860,598

$499,860,598 $499,860,598

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,207,768,919

$246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,207,768,919

$246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,207,768,919

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$540,018,132 $540,018,132 $246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,247,926,453

$540,676,042 $540,676,042 $246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,248,584,363

$534,176,042 $534,176,042 $246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,242,084,363

Adult Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,824,974 $18,824,974 $30,318,028 $30,318,028
$4,149,140 $1,964,331 $1,964,331 $2,184,809 $2,184,809
$60,666 $60,666 $60,666 $53,352,808

$18,824,974 $18,824,974 $30,318,028 $30,318,028
$4,149,140 $1,964,331 $1,964,331 $2,184,809 $2,184,809
$60,666 $60,666 $60,666 $53,352,808

$18,824,974 $18,824,974 $30,318,028 $30,318,028
$4,149,140 $1,964,331 $1,964,331 $2,184,809 $2,184,809
$60,666 $60,666 $60,666 $53,352,808

338.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$334,792

$334,792

$334,792

338.1000 -Adult Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,159,766 $19,159,766 $19,159,766

State General Funds

$19,159,766 $19,159,766 $19,159,766

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,318,028 $30,318,028 $30,318,028

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,318,028 $30,318,028 $30,318,028

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,149,140

$4,149,140

$4,149,140

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

Sales and Services

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$60,666

$60,666

$60,666

State Funds Transfers

$60,666

$60,666

$60,666

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,666 $53,687,600

$60,666 $53,687,600

$60,666 $53,687,600

Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,327,178 $8,327,178 $8,327,178

$8,327,178 $8,327,178 $8,327,178

$8,327,178 $8,327,178 $8,327,178

339.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

339.1000 -Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

State General Funds

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

Economic Development and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,319,875 $3,319,875 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $2,660,501

$3,319,875 $3,319,875 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $2,660,501

$3,319,875 $3,319,875 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $2,660,501

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,660,501 $2,660,501 $46,030,982

$2,660,501 $2,660,501 $46,030,982

$2,660,501 $2,660,501 $46,030,982

340.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$215,300

$215,300

$215,300

340.1000 -Economic Development and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,535,175

$3,535,175

$3,535,175

State General Funds

$3,535,175

$3,535,175

$3,535,175

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,329,344 $12,329,344 $12,329,344

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,329,344 $12,329,344 $12,329,344

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262

Sales and Services

$27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

State Funds Transfers

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,246,282 $46,246,282 $46,246,282

Quick Start

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,417,469 $62,417,469
$87 $87 $87 $62,417,556

$62,417,469 $62,417,469
$87 $87 $87 $62,417,556

$62,417,469 $62,417,469
$87 $87 $87 $62,417,556

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341.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$80,738

$80,738

$80,738

341.2 Increase funds for construction to complete Rivian training center. State General Funds

$10,250,000 $10,250,000 $10,250,000

341.3 Increase funds to meet existing training obligations. State General Funds

$4,754,337

$4,754,337

$4,754,337

341.1000 -Quick Start

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$77,502,544 $77,502,544 $77,502,544

State General Funds

$77,502,544 $77,502,544 $77,502,544

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$87

$87

$87

Sales and Services

$87

$87

$87

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$87

$87

$87

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$77,502,631 $77,502,631 $77,502,631

Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$397,291,161 $397,291,161 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $424,239,976 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $339,744,883

$397,291,161 $397,291,161 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $424,239,976 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $339,744,883

$397,291,161 $397,291,161 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $424,239,976 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $339,744,883

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Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,124,709 $287,620,174
$2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $882,304,129

$52,124,709 $287,620,174
$2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $882,304,129

$52,124,709 $287,620,174
$2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $882,304,129

342.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,821,712

$5,821,712

$5,821,712

342.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($1,100,000) ($1,100,000) ($1,100,000)

342.3 Increase funds for renovation and start-up equipment costs for specialized technical programs to support growing workforce needs in the electric mobility industry across the state.

State General Funds

$19,500,000 $19,500,000 $13,000,000

342.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for start-up and equipment costs for 22 additional campus police officers.

State General Funds

$657,910

$657,910

342.1000 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$421,512,873 $422,170,783 $415,670,783

State General Funds

$421,512,873 $422,170,783 $415,670,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$58,406,396 $58,406,396 $58,406,396

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$58,406,396 $58,406,396 $58,406,396

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$424,239,976 $424,239,976 $424,239,976

Intergovernmental Transfers

$84,495,093 $84,495,093 $84,495,093

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$84,495,093 $84,495,093 $84,495,093

Sales and Services

$339,744,883 $339,744,883 $339,744,883

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$52,124,709 $52,124,709 $52,124,709

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1323

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$287,620,174 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596
$906,525,841

$287,620,174 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596
$907,183,751

$287,620,174 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596
$900,683,751

Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and

job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,679,941 $9,679,941 $145,633,153 $145,633,153
$23,172 $23,172 $23,172 $155,336,266

$9,679,941 $9,679,941 $145,633,153 $145,633,153
$23,172 $23,172 $23,172 $155,336,266

$9,679,941 $9,679,941 $145,633,153 $145,633,153
$23,172 $23,172 $23,172 $155,336,266

343.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$238,983

$238,983

$238,983

343.2 Increase funds for startup equipment for regionally based consultation and technical assistance to healthcare partners across the state.

State General Funds

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

343.1000 -Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and

job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,928,924

$9,928,924

$9,928,924

State General Funds

$9,928,924

$9,928,924

$9,928,924

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$145,633,153 $145,633,153 $145,633,153

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 47: Transportation, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$145,633,153 $23,172 $23,172 $23,172
$155,585,249

$145,633,153 $23,172 $23,172 $23,172
$155,585,249

$145,633,153 $23,172 $23,172 $23,172
$155,585,249

Section Total - Continuation

$2,280,785,794 $2,280,785,794

$36,051,807 $36,051,807

$2,018,811,873 $2,018,811,873

$23,597,313 $23,597,313

$202,324,801 $202,324,801

$1,611,749,186 $1,611,749,186

$112,290,905 $112,290,905

$1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281

$175,979,549 $175,979,549

$86,527,351 $86,527,351

$86,527,351 $86,527,351

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$81,452,198 $81,452,198

$81,452,198 $81,452,198

$4,068,514,529 $4,068,514,529

$2,280,785,794 $36,051,807
$2,018,811,873 $23,597,313 $202,324,801
$1,611,749,186 $112,290,905
$1,499,458,281 $175,979,549 $86,527,351 $86,527,351 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $81,452,198 $81,452,198
$4,068,514,529

Section Total - Final
$3,845,259,214 $1,542,605,699 $2,076,731,401
$23,597,313 $202,324,801 $1,611,749,186 $112,290,905

$3,845,759,214 $1,543,105,699 $2,076,731,401
$23,597,313 $202,324,801 $1,611,749,186 $112,290,905

$3,845,259,214 $1,542,605,699 $2,076,731,401
$23,597,313 $202,324,801 $1,611,749,186 $112,290,905

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Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,499,458,281 $175,979,549 $86,527,351 $86,527,351 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $81,452,198 $81,452,198
$5,632,987,949

$1,499,458,281 $175,979,549 $86,527,351 $86,527,351 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $81,452,198 $81,452,198
$5,633,487,949

$1,499,458,281 $175,979,549 $86,527,351 $86,527,351 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $81,452,198 $81,452,198
$5,632,987,949

Airport Aid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $46,509,284 $46,509,284
$6,233 $6,233 $6,233 $72,874,942

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $46,509,284 $46,509,284
$6,233 $6,233 $6,233 $72,874,942

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $46,509,284 $46,509,284
$6,233 $6,233 $6,233 $72,874,942

344.1 Increase funds. State General Funds

$27,004,409 $98,127,204

344.1000 -Airport Aid

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,359,425 $53,363,834 $124,486,629

State General Funds

$26,359,425 $53,363,834 $124,486,629

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$46,509,284 $46,509,284 $46,509,284

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$46,509,284 $46,509,284 $46,509,284

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

Sales and Services

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,233 $72,874,942

$6,233

$6,233

$99,879,351 $171,002,146

Capital Construction Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,013,318,180 $0
$884,846,617 $128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,066,071,309

$1,013,318,180 $0
$884,846,617 $128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,066,071,309

$1,013,318,180 $0
$884,846,617 $128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,066,071,309

345.1 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) for increased project capacity.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$8,554,482

$8,554,482

345.2 Increase funds to expedite the Department's existing project pipeline. State General Funds

$659,000,000 $659,000,000

$8,554,482 $593,372,796

345.1000 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,680,872,662 $1,680,872,662 $1,615,245,458

State General Funds

$659,000,000 $659,000,000 $593,372,796

State Motor Fuel Funds

$893,401,099 $893,401,099 $893,401,099

Transportation Trust Funds

$128,471,563 $128,471,563 $128,471,563

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,733,625,791

$930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,733,625,791

$930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,667,998,587

Capital Maintenance Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$159,373,986 $0
$150,588,167 $8,785,819
$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $441,324,560

$159,373,986 $0
$150,588,167 $8,785,819
$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $441,324,560

$159,373,986 $0
$150,588,167 $8,785,819
$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $441,324,560

346.1 Increase funds for resurfacing needs. (S:Increase funds for resurfacing needs, and apply applicable matching federal funds for a total of $100,000,000)

State General Funds

$100,000,000 $50,000,000

346.1000 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$159,373,986 $259,373,986 $209,373,986

State General Funds

$0 $100,000,000 $50,000,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$150,588,167 $150,588,167 $150,588,167

Transportation Trust Funds

$8,785,819

$8,785,819

$8,785,819

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $441,324,560

$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $541,324,560

$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $491,324,560

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,103,354 $0
$3,103,354 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $12,147,251

$3,103,354 $0
$3,103,354 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $12,147,251

$3,103,354 $0
$3,103,354 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $12,147,251

347.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

347.1000 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,130,267

$3,130,267

$3,130,267

State General Funds

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,103,354

$3,103,354

$3,103,354

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,174,164 $12,174,164 $12,174,164

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Departmental Administration (DOT)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,848,101 $0
$83,848,101 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $95,086,894

$83,848,101 $0
$83,848,101 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $95,086,894

$83,848,101 $0
$83,848,101 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $95,086,894

348.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$426,294

$426,294

$426,294

348.2 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) for increased information technology expenditures.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,757,935

$3,757,935

$3,757,935

348.3 Increase funds to install the Augusta Canal pedestrian bridge. State General Funds

$500,000

$0

348.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOT)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$88,032,330 $88,532,330 $88,032,330

State General Funds

$426,294

$926,294

$426,294

State Motor Fuel Funds

$87,606,036 $87,606,036 $87,606,036

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Freight Infrastructure Projects
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$398,970 $398,970 $99,271,123

$398,970 $398,970 $99,771,123

$398,970 $398,970 $99,271,123

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

349.1 Increase funds for capital infrastructure projects that enhance economic development while promoting freight and logistics efficiency and safety.

State General Funds

$641,000,000 $509,745,591 $500,000,000

349.999

SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital roadway infrastructure projects to promote

freight and logistics efficiency and safety for the agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital roadway infrastructure projects to promote freight and

logistics efficiency and safety for the agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital roadway infrastructure projects to promote freight and

logistics efficiency and safety for the agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

349.1000 -Freight Infrastructure Projects

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital roadway infrastructure projects to promote freight and logistics

efficiency and safety for the agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$641,000,000 $509,745,591 $500,000,000

State General Funds

$641,000,000 $509,745,591 $500,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$641,000,000 $509,745,591 $500,000,000

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$212,801,168 $0
$212,801,168 $212,801,168

$212,801,168 $0
$212,801,168 $212,801,168

$212,801,168 $0
$212,801,168 $212,801,168

350.1 Increase funds for local maintenance and improvement grants to reflect ten percent of projected motor fuel revenues.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$5,791,952

$5,791,952

$5,791,952

350.2 Increase funds for one-time funding of state general funds for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects. (H:YES; Transfer funds for one-time funding of state general funds from the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants program to the Local Road Assistance Administration program for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects)(S:YES; Recognize one-time funding of state general funds for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects in the Local Road Assistance Administration program)

State General Funds

$200,000,000

$0

$0

350.1000 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$418,593,120 $218,593,120 $218,593,120

State General Funds

$200,000,000

$0

$0

State Motor Fuel Funds

$218,593,120 $218,593,120 $218,593,120

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$418,593,120 $218,593,120 $218,593,120

Local Road Assistance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

351.1 Transfer funds for one-time funding of state general funds from the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants program to the Local Road Assistance Administration program for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding of state general funds for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects)

State General Funds

$200,000,000 $250,000,000

351.1000 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,346,461 $204,346,461 $254,346,461

State General Funds

$0 $200,000,000 $250,000,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,002,378 $262,002,378 $312,002,378

Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,845,171 $0
$2,845,171 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,617,966

$2,845,171 $0
$2,845,171 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,617,966

$2,845,171 $0
$2,845,171 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,617,966

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352.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$32,295

$32,295

$32,295

352.1000 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,877,466

$2,877,466

$2,877,466

State General Funds

$32,295

$32,295

$32,295

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,845,171

$2,845,171

$2,845,171

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,650,261 $25,650,261 $25,650,261

Ports and Waterways

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,387,074 $1,387,074 $1,387,074

$1,387,074 $1,387,074 $1,387,074

$1,387,074 $1,387,074 $1,387,074

353.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

353.1000 -Ports and Waterways

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

State General Funds

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

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Program Delivery Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126,906,966 $0
$126,906,966 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $181,648,575

$126,906,966 $0
$126,906,966 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $181,648,575

$126,906,966 $0
$126,906,966 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $181,648,575

354.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,220,751

$1,220,751

$1,220,751

354.2 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) to support recruitment and retention efforts and increasing project costs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

354.1000 -Program Delivery Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$132,127,717 $132,127,717 $132,127,717

State General Funds

$1,220,751

$1,220,751

$1,220,751

State Motor Fuel Funds

$130,906,966 $130,906,966 $130,906,966

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $186,869,326

$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $186,869,326

$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $186,869,326

Rail

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,305,308 $8,305,308
$616,315 $616,315
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $9,009,862

$8,305,308 $8,305,308
$616,315 $616,315
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $9,009,862

$8,305,308 $8,305,308
$616,315 $616,315
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $9,009,862

355.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

355.2 Increase funds for a risk-based inspection program in the State Safety Oversight Program to meet Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.

State General Funds

$102,236

$102,236

$102,236

355.3 Increase funds for a state rail plan update to meet Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

355.4 Increase funds to support operations of the Office of the Rail to dedicate locomotive fuel sales tax revenue for purposes defined in HB588 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

$1,228,544

$1,228,544

$1,228,544

355.5 Increase funds to upgrade state-owned shortline railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck traffic on state highways.

State General Funds

$4,250,000

$8,500,000

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355.1000 -Rail

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,641,471 $14,891,471 $19,141,471

State General Funds

$10,641,471 $14,891,471 $19,141,471

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$616,315

$616,315

$616,315

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$616,315

$616,315

$616,315

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Intergovernmental Transfers

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,346,025 $15,596,025 $19,846,025

Routine Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$493,397,670 $0
$493,397,670 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $19,500,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $524,475,036

$493,397,670 $0
$493,397,670 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $19,500,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $524,475,036

$493,397,670 $0
$493,397,670 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $19,500,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $524,475,036

356.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,122,858

$2,122,858

$2,122,858

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356.2 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) due to increased operations costs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$32,408,079 $32,408,079 $32,408,079

356.1000 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$527,928,607 $527,928,607 $527,928,607

State General Funds

$2,122,858

$2,122,858

$2,122,858

State Motor Fuel Funds

$525,805,749 $525,805,749 $525,805,749

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$19,500,000 $19,500,000 $19,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Sales and Services

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$559,005,973 $559,005,973 $559,005,973

Traffic Management and Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$56,128,198 $0
$56,128,198 $79,677,354
$150,000 $79,527,354

$56,128,198 $0
$56,128,198 $79,677,354
$150,000 $79,527,354

$56,128,198 $0
$56,128,198 $79,677,354
$150,000 $79,527,354

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $161,340,036

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $161,340,036

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $161,340,036

357.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$361,705

$361,705

$361,705

357.2 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) to support recruitment efforts for Highway Emergency Response Operators (HEROs) and to address increased project costs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,407,080

$3,407,080

$3,407,080

357.1000 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$59,896,983 $59,896,983 $59,896,983

State General Funds

$361,705

$361,705

$361,705

State Motor Fuel Funds

$59,535,278 $59,535,278 $59,535,278

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$79,677,354 $79,677,354 $79,677,354

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$79,527,354 $79,527,354 $79,527,354

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

Sales and Services

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$165,108,821 $165,108,821 $165,108,821

Transit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Transit.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,342,007 $0
$23,597,313 $6,744,694
$65,015,306 $65,015,306
$702,000 $702,000 $702,000 $96,059,313

$30,342,007 $0
$23,597,313 $6,744,694
$65,015,306 $65,015,306
$702,000 $702,000 $702,000 $96,059,313

$30,342,007 $0
$23,597,313 $6,744,694
$65,015,306 $65,015,306
$702,000 $702,000 $702,000 $96,059,313

358.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$24,760

$24,760

$24,760

358.1000 -Transit

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Transit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,366,767 $30,366,767 $30,366,767

State General Funds

$24,760

$24,760

$24,760

Transit Trust Funds

$23,597,313 $23,597,313 $23,597,313

Transportation Trust Funds

$6,744,694

$6,744,694

$6,744,694

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$65,015,306 $65,015,306 $65,015,306

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,015,306 $65,015,306 $65,015,306

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,084,073 $96,084,073 $96,084,073

Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$13,128,506 $0

$13,128,506 $0

$13,128,506 $0

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Transportation Trust Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,128,506 $13,128,506

$13,128,506 $13,128,506

$13,128,506 $13,128,506

359.1000 -Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,128,506 $13,128,506 $13,128,506

Transportation Trust Funds

$13,128,506 $13,128,506 $13,128,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,128,506 $13,128,506 $13,128,506

Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations of the State Road

and Tollway Authority and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,194,219 $0
$45,194,219 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $93,539,659

$45,194,219 $0
$45,194,219 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $93,539,659

$45,194,219 $0
$45,194,219 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $93,539,659

360.1000 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations of the State Road

and Tollway Authority and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,194,219 $45,194,219 $45,194,219

Transportation Trust Funds

$45,194,219 $45,194,219 $45,194,219

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,345,440 $48,345,440 $48,345,440

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$48,345,440 $48,345,440 $48,345,440

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$93,539,659 $93,539,659 $93,539,659

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply: a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of

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the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$27,294,616 $27,294,616

$27,294,616 $27,294,616

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$3,465,491

$3,465,491

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$54,970,353 $54,970,353

$27,294,616 $27,294,616 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $54,970,353

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

Section Total - Final
$27,613,749 $27,613,749 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863

$27,853,004 $27,853,004 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863

$27,853,004 $27,853,004 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $55,289,486

$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $55,528,741

$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $55,528,741

Departmental Administration (DVS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,091,105 $2,091,105 $2,091,105

$2,091,105 $2,091,105 $2,091,105

$2,091,105 $2,091,105 $2,091,105

361.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

361.2 Transfer funds from the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to the Departmental Administration (DVS) program to expand the Veterans Mental Health Services Program pursuant to HB414 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

361.3 Reduce funds for one vacancy. State General Funds

($41,269)

$0

$0

361.4 Increase funds for updates to department central office. State General Funds

$197,986

$197,986

361.1000 -Departmental Administration (DVS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,065,984

$3,305,239

$3,305,239

State General Funds

$3,065,984

$3,305,239

$3,305,239

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,065,984

$3,305,239

$3,305,239

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Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,017,144 $2,017,144
$327,896 $327,896 $2,345,040

$2,017,144 $2,017,144
$327,896 $327,896 $2,345,040

$2,017,144 $2,017,144
$327,896 $327,896 $2,345,040

362.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$12,919

$12,919

$12,919

362.2 Transfer available funds resulting from the delay in the establishment of a veterans cemetery in Augusta from the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to the Departmental Administration (DVS) program for the Veterans Mental Health Services Program.

State General Funds

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

362.1000 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,030,063

$1,030,063

$1,030,063

State General Funds

$1,030,063

$1,030,063

$1,030,063

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$327,896

$327,896

$327,896

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$327,896

$327,896

$327,896

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,357,959

$1,357,959

$1,357,959

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$14,103,449 $14,103,449

$14,103,449 $14,103,449

$14,103,449 $14,103,449

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $40,697,364

$23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $40,697,364

$23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $40,697,364

363.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

363.2 Increase funds for initial funding to support the transition to a new contractor to operate the Milledgeville Georgia War Veterans Home.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

363.1000 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,304,526 $14,304,526 $14,304,526

State General Funds

$14,304,526 $14,304,526 $14,304,526

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,128,424 $23,128,424 $23,128,424

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,128,424 $23,128,424 $23,128,424

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,465,491

$3,465,491

$3,465,491

Intergovernmental Transfers

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

Sales and Services

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,898,441 $40,898,441 $40,898,441

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Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans'

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,082,918 $9,082,918
$753,926 $753,926 $9,836,844

$9,082,918 $9,082,918
$753,926 $753,926 $9,836,844

$9,082,918 $9,082,918
$753,926 $753,926 $9,836,844

364.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$130,258

$130,258

$130,258

364.1000 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans'

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,213,176

$9,213,176

$9,213,176

State General Funds

$9,213,176

$9,213,176

$9,213,176

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$753,926

$753,926

$753,926

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$753,926

$753,926

$753,926

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,967,102

$9,967,102

$9,967,102

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$21,138,440 $21,138,440

$21,138,440 $21,138,440

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$21,512,272 $21,512,272

$21,138,440 $21,138,440
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $21,512,272

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$21,266,544 $21,266,544
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $21,640,376

$21,266,544 $21,266,544
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $21,640,376

$21,266,544 $21,266,544
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $21,640,376

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,705,989 $14,705,989
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $15,014,342

$14,705,989 $14,705,989
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $15,014,342

$14,705,989 $14,705,989
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $15,014,342

365.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$106,574

$106,574

$106,574

365.1000 -Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,812,563 $14,812,563 $14,812,563

State General Funds

$14,812,563 $14,812,563 $14,812,563

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

Sales and Services

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,120,916 $15,120,916 $15,120,916

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Board Administration (SBWC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,432,451 $6,432,451
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,497,930

$6,432,451 $6,432,451
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,497,930

$6,432,451 $6,432,451
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,497,930

366.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$21,530

$21,530

$21,530

366.1000 -Board Administration (SBWC)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,453,981

$6,453,981

$6,453,981

State General Funds

$6,453,981

$6,453,981

$6,453,981

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,519,460

$6,519,460

$6,519,460

Section 50: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,087,998,059 $1,087,998,059 $1,087,998,059

$1,110,051,059 $1,110,051,059 $1,110,051,059

$1,149,362,175 $1,149,362,175 $1,149,362,175

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Capital Projects Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

367.1 Transfer funds from the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued program to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Capital Projects Fund program to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales to be used for defeasance of existing debt obligations and other state capital needs.

State General Funds

$65,130,096 $56,175,096 $53,075,096

367.2 Increase funds for one-time funding for the design, construction, and equipment of the dental school at Georgia Southern University, Savannah, Chatham County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$178,000,000 $178,000,000 $178,000,000

367.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for major rehabilitation and repair projects statewide ($80,000,000) and for demolition projects at Valdosta State University and University of West Georgia ($1,229,000). [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$81,229,000 $81,229,000 $81,229,000

367.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for the design and construction of the Medical School at the University of Georgia to match institutional funds, Athens, Clarke County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000

367.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for supplemental major rehabilitation and repair projects for the University System of Georgia B-Units. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$15,893,000 $15,893,000 $15,893,000

367.6 Increase funds for one-time funding for the design and construction of a commercial driver's license pad at Augusta Technical College, Augusta, Richmond County. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding for the design and construction of a commercial driver's license pad at Augusta Technical College, Thomson, McDuffie County) [Technical College System of Georgia]

State General Funds

$5,525,000

$5,525,000

$5,525,000

367.7 Increase funds for one-time funding to establish one new college and career academy. [Technical College System of Georgia]

State General Funds

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

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367.8 Increase funds for one-time funding for construction of the new state prison, Davisboro, Washington County. [Department of Corrections]

State General Funds

$450,859,065 $450,859,065 $450,859,065

367.9 Increase funds for one-time funding for facility maintenance and repairs, statewide. [Department of Corrections]

State General Funds

$135,385,847 $135,385,847 $135,385,847

367.10 Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase the Augusta Transition Center, Augusta, Richmond County. [Department of Corrections]

State General Funds

$4,600,000

$4,600,000

$4,600,000

367.11 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace food and farm equipment, statewide. [Department of Corrections]

State General Funds

$1,729,146

$1,729,146

$1,729,146

367.12 Increase funds for one-time funding for Readiness Center light replacement and fence installation, Bibb and Fulton County. [Department of Defense]

State General Funds

$665,581

$665,581

$665,581

367.13 Increase funds for one-time funding for upgrades to investigative equipment ($865,059) and for facility renovations ($2,006,080), statewide. [Georgia Bureau of Investigation]

State General Funds

$2,871,139

$2,871,139

$2,871,139

367.14 Increase funds for one-time funding for design of the Medical Examiner Annex Addition at Headquarters, Decatur, DeKalb County. [Georgia Bureau of Investigation]

State General Funds

$1,292,615

$1,292,615

$1,292,615

367.15 Increase funds for one-time funding for additional facility maintenance and repairs, statewide. [Department of Juvenile Justice]

State General Funds

$2,308,846

$2,308,846

$2,308,846

367.16 Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase 43 replacement vehicles, statewide. [Department of Juvenile Justice]

State General Funds

$2,098,995

$2,098,995

$2,098,995

367.17 Increase funds for one-time funding for construction of an aircraft hangar at Headquarters, Atlanta, Fulton County. [Department of Public Safety]

State General Funds

$1,925,000

$1,925,000

$1,000,000

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367.18 Increase funds for one-time funding for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new Post, Atlanta, Fulton County. [Department of Public Safety]

State General Funds

$187,500

$187,500

$187,500

367.19 Increase funds for one-time funding for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new Post, Oconee County. [Department of Public Safety]

State General Funds

$115,000

$115,000

$115,000

367.20 Increase funds for one-time funding for upgrades to training facilities, Forsyth, Monroe County. [Georgia Public Safety Training Center]

State General Funds

$5,960,136

$5,960,136

$5,960,136

367.21 Increase funds for one-time funding for facility security upgrades, Austell, Cobb County. [Peace Officers Standards and Training Council]

State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

$0

367.22 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for voting machines, statewide. [Office of Secretary of State]

State General Funds

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$3,000,000

367.23 Increase funds for one-time funding for renovations and repairs to the Atlanta Farmers Market, Forest Park, Clayton County. [Department of Agriculture]

State General Funds

$50,000,000 $35,000,000 $40,000,000

367.24 Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase 42 replacement vehicles, statewide. (H:Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase 100 new and replacement vehicles, statewide)(S:Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase replacement and new fleet vehicles, statewide) [Department of Agriculture]

State General Funds

$1,707,000

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

367.25 Increase funds for one-time funding for the Brunswick Harbor Modification Project, Brunswick, Glynn County. [Georgia Ports Authority]

State General Funds

$6,094,000

$6,094,000

$6,094,000

367.26 Increase funds for one-time funding for the construction of the Pierce/Bacon County unit office. [State Forestry Commission]

State General Funds

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

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367.27 Increase funds for one-time funding for the North Georgia Mountain Authority Lake Blackshear Renovations, Cordele, Crisp County. [Department of Natural Resources]

State General Funds

$14,341,093 $14,341,093 $14,341,093

367.28 Increase funds for one-time funding to provide security and storage updates at Tifton Lab. [Department of Agriculture]

State General Funds

$675,000

$675,000

367.29 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for Bywaters, Founders, and Lyons renovations, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Peach County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

367.30 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for the Research Tower, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Fulton County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$5,100,000

$5,100,000

367.31 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for Interdisciplinary STEM Building, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Cobb County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$6,200,000

$6,200,000

367.32 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for Phase III of Technology Square, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$10,100,000 $10,100,000

367.33 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for Phase II of the Science and Ag Hill Modernization project, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$4,700,000

$4,700,000

367.34 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for the Georgia Research Alliance, statewide. [Georgia Research Alliance]

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$2,000,000

367.35 Increase funds for one-time funding for design and construction for new transportation and logistics training center at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Valdosta, Lowndes County. [Technical College System of Georgia]

State General Funds

$8,950,000

$8,950,000

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367.36 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace water distribution line in main academic building, Forsyth, Monroe County. [Georgia Public Safety Training Center]

State General Funds

$1,145,000

$1,145,000

367.37 Increase funds for one-time funding for installation of fire alarm control panels in three separate buildings, Forsyth, Monroe County. [Georgia Public Safety Training Center]

State General Funds

$165,000

$165,000

367.38 Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase five replacement vehicles, statewide. [Georgia Public Safety Training Center]

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

367.39 Increase funds for one-time funding for major repairs, Forsyth, Monroe County. [Georgia Public Safety Training Center]

State General Funds

$280,000

$280,000

367.40 Increase funds for one-time funding for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for Wilder Hall, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. [Georgia Military College]

State General Funds

$817,116

367.41 Increase funds for one-time funding for design of a new Medical Examiner office, Macon, Bibb County. [Georgia Bureau of Investigation]

State General Funds

$3,100,000

367.42 Increase funds for one-time funding for construction of Eastman Campus Extension, Middle Georgia State University, Eastman, Dodge County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$5,335,000

367.43 Increase funds for one-time funding for design of STEM Excellence Center, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Lumpkin County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$3,400,000

367.44 Increase funds for one-time funding for design for a translational research building, Augusta University, Augusta, Richmond County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$10,669,000

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367.45 Increase funds for one-time funding for design and construction of a commercial driver's license pad at North Georgia Technical College, Blairsville, Union County. [Technical College System of Georgia]

State General Funds

$5,525,000

367.46 Increase funds for one-time funding for design and construction of a commercial driver's license pad at Chattahoochee Technical College, Dallas, Paulding County. [Technical College System of Georgia]

State General Funds

$5,525,000

367.47 Increase funds for one-time funding for construction of Herty Hall Renovation, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$5,500,000

367.48 Increase funds for one-time funding for design, construction, and equipment for the renovation of the College of Business Building, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$5,000,000

367.999

SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities, property, and equipment for

state entities and to provide funds for the defeasance of outstanding general obligation debt.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities, property, and equipment for state entities

and to provide funds for the defeasance of outstanding general obligation debt.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities, property, and equipment for state

entities and to provide funds for the defeasance of outstanding general obligation debt.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

367.1000 -Capital Projects Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities, property, and equipment for state entities and to

provide funds for the defeasance of outstanding general obligation debt.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,087,998,059 $1,110,051,059 $1,149,362,175

State General Funds

$1,087,998,059 $1,110,051,059 $1,149,362,175

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,087,998,059 $1,110,051,059 $1,149,362,175

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Section 51: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$1,255,377,796 $1,255,377,796 $1,146,177,998 $1,146,177,998
$109,199,798 $109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,272,224,384 $1,272,224,384

$1,255,377,796 $1,146,177,998
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,272,224,384

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,241,798,504 $1,132,598,706
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,258,645,092

$1,214,851,461 $1,105,651,663
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,231,698,049

$1,208,542,691 $1,099,342,893
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,225,389,279

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,174,236,970 $1,065,037,172
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,191,083,558

$1,174,236,970 $1,065,037,172
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,191,083,558

$1,174,236,970 $1,065,037,172
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,191,083,558

368.1 Transfer funds from the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Issued Program to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Capital Projects Fund program to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales to be used for defeasance of existing debt obligations and other state capital needs.

State General Funds

($65,130,096) ($65,130,096) ($65,130,096)

368.2 Increase funds for debt service. State General Funds

$52,029,204 $25,082,161 $19,351,891

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368.1000 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,161,136,078 $1,051,936,280
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,177,982,666

Appropriation (HB 915)
$1,134,189,035 $1,128,458,765 $1,024,989,237 $1,019,258,967
$109,199,798 $109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,151,035,623 $1,145,305,353

Continuation Budget

$81,140,826 $81,140,826 $81,140,826

$81,140,826 $81,140,826 $81,140,826

$81,140,826 $81,140,826 $81,140,826

369.1 Deauthorize $2,000,000 in 5-year unissued bonds from FY2024 for the Office of Secretary of State for the purpose of financing projects and facilities through the purchase of replacement elections equipment (HB19, Bond 376.531, 2023 Session) and reduce the associated funds for debt service.

State General Funds

($478,400)

($478,400)

($478,400)

369.2 Deauthorize $2,500,000 in 5-year unissued bonds from FY2023 for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of financing projects and facilities through the design of a new GBI Medical Examiner Building, Macon, Bibb County (HB911, Bond #50, 2022 Session) and reduce the associated funds for debt service.

State General Funds

($578,500)

369.1000 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,662,426 $80,662,426 $80,662,426

Appropriation (HB 915)
$80,662,426 $80,083,926 $80,662,426 $80,083,926 $80,662,426 $80,083,926

[Bond 376.101] From State General Funds, $3,384,570 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $37,275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond 376.102] From State General Funds, $2,818,432 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $31,040,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.103] From State General Funds, $10,038,394 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $110,555,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.104] From State General Funds, $3,718,260 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $40,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.105] From State General Funds, $1,326,364 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,545,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.106] From State General Funds, $437,202 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,815,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.107] From State General Funds, $47,627 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $485,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.108] From State General Funds, $3,176,544 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $22,820,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [Bond 376.109] From State General Funds, $239,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

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improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.110] From State General Funds, $264,316 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,105,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.111] From State General Funds, $208,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [Bond 376.203] From State General Funds, $550,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.204] From State General Funds, $1,525,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $16,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.205] From State General Funds, $4,900,671 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $49,905,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.206] From State General Funds, $3,368,260 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

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both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $34,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.207] From State General Funds, $2,926,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $29,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.208] From State General Funds, $191,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.209] From State General Funds, $334,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.210] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.211] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.212] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

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extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.213] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.214] From State General Funds, $859,924 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,595,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.216] From State General Funds, $169,886 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,730,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.217] From State General Funds, $69,722 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $710,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.218] From State General Funds, $24,550 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.219] From State General Funds, $454,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

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extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.220] From State General Funds, $430,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.221] From State General Funds, $454,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.222] From State General Funds, $744,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.223] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.224] From State General Funds, $153,452 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,690,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.225] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of

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public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.226] From State General Funds, $104,420 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.227] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.228] From State General Funds, $81,720 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.230] From State General Funds, $15,890 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $175,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.231] From State General Funds, $45,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.232] From State General Funds, $45,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond 376.234] From State General Funds, $90,800 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.235] From State General Funds, $635,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.236] From State General Funds, $488,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.237] From State General Funds, $81,720 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.252] From State General Funds, $59,780 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.253] From State General Funds, $158,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.254] From State General Funds, $374,540 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,535,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.255] From State General Funds, $1,239,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,080,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.258] From State General Funds, $1,404,260 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $14,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.259] From State General Funds, $294,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.261] From State General Funds, $329,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.302] From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.331] From State General Funds, $766,942 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,810,000 in principal amount of

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General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.341] From State General Funds, $88,530 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $975,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.351] From State General Funds, $121,992 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $510,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.352] From State General Funds, $182,054 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,005,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.353] From State General Funds, $116,678 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,285,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.361] From State General Funds, $1,309,620 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Supervision by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,475,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.371] From State General Funds, $2,360,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $26,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.372] From State General Funds, $2,844,088 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

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improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,890,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.391] From State General Funds, $363,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.392] From State General Funds, $1,089,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.401] From State General Funds, $123,188 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.402] From State General Funds, $214,084 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $895,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.403] From State General Funds, $154,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.404] From State General Funds, $143,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond 376.411] From State General Funds, $932,970 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.412] From State General Funds, $2,469,740 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,325,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.431] From State General Funds, $3,181,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.432] From State General Funds, $68,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.433] From State General Funds, $59,474 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $655,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.434] From State General Funds, $27,508 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $115,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.435] From State General Funds, $1,220,806 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal,

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necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,445,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.436] From State General Funds, $163,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.437] From State General Funds, $458,086 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,045,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.438] From State General Funds, $80,132 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $335,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.439] From State General Funds, $38,272 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $160,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.516] From State General Funds, $222,460 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.511] From State General Funds, $27,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.512] From State General Funds, $191,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.513] From State General Funds, $59,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.514] From State General Funds, $47,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.515] From State General Funds, $19,522 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $215,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.501] From State General Funds, $961,584 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,020,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.471] From State General Funds, $81,720 is specifically appropriated for the Office of the Governor for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond 376.491] From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Labor by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.531] From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.602] From State General Funds, $705,640 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.601] From State General Funds, $140,740 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.631] From State General Funds, $1,952,000 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.581] From State General Funds, $1,313,422 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, local authorities, and other local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems or for regional or multijurisdictional solid waste recycling or solid waste facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $14,465,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.611] From State General Funds, $1,393,780 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $15,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.612] From State General Funds, $424,580 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,775,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.613] From State General Funds, $381,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.614] From State General Funds, $589,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.621] From State General Funds, $814,930 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,975,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.681] From State General Funds, $1,080,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Stone Mountain Memorial Association by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Section 52: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2023-2024 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 264, 261, Act No. 351, 2023 Regular Session, H.B. 19), and which amended reads as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:"376.531 BOND: Office of the Secretary of State: $2,000,000 in principal for 5 years

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at 6.25%: Purchase replacement elections equipment. From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Office of Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months."
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2022-2023 (Ga. L. 2022, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 168, 164, Act No. 865, 2022 Regular Session, H.B. 911), and which amended reads as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:"[Bond # 50] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months."
Section 53: Salary Adjustments The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) A general cost-of-living adjustment of $2,000 for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
2.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment authorized by O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) for each state officer whose salary is set by Code Sections 45-7-4(a), in an amount of $2,000 per year as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget according to O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), with members of the General Assembly subject to the further provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) as to amount and effective date; (b) To provide for increases of up to $2,000 for other department heads and officers whose salary is not set by statute; (c) Subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), the amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items,(a) to provide for a $2,000 increase across the state salary schedule of the State Board of Education through a $2,000 increase in the state base salary. This proposed $2,000 salary improvement is in addition to the

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salary increases awarded to certificated personnel through normal progression on the teacher salary schedule for the State Board of Education. This Item includes as well, and without limitation, teachers and administrators in state agencies whose salaries, by the authority of addenda to the Statewide Salary Plan, are determined from the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of September 1, 2023;
(b) To provide for a 5.1% increase in funding for salaries for all local nutrition workers; a 5.1% increase in the state base salary for local school bus drivers; a 5.1% increase for school nurses; and a 5.1% increase for Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) employees. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 salary increase for teachers and assistant teachers within the Department of Early Care and Learning. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and non-academic personnel of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 cost-of-living adjustment for public librarians funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above and administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a $2,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
8.) After Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to Prosecuting Attorneys, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, Georgia Drug and Narcotics Agency, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Public Defender Council, Department of Community Supervision, Department of Revenue, Secretary of State, Department of Driver Services, Department of Public Safety, State Board of Pardons and Paroles, Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, and the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.

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Section 54: Refunds In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 55: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year under existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State Fiscal Year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, then there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency, or institution involved an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full, and the lease payment shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 56: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations in this Act consist of the amount stated in the right-most column, for each line at the lowest level of detail for the fund source categories, "Total State Funds" and "Total Federal Funds," under a caption beginning with a program or special project number that has a 1000 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 51 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.
Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 1000 after the decimal (001 through 999) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the right-most column are for informational purposes only. The summary and lowest level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total IntraState Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total Continuation" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 52, 53, 54 and 55 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.

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Section 57: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Capital Construction Projects," "Capital Maintenance Projects," and "Local Road Assistance Administration" programs of the Department of Transportation, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Airport Aid," "Ports and Waterways," and "Rail" programs of the Department of Transportation, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 20 percent (20%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.

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For purposes of the appropriations for the "HOPE Grant," "HOPE High School Equivalency Exam," "HOPE Scholarships Private Schools," and "HOPE Scholarships Public Schools" programs of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the four programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
Part II: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
Part III: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative Hatchett of the 155th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 915.
The motion prevailed.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1049. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Lumsden of the 12th, Taylor of the 173rd and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 52 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to assumption reinsurance agreements, so as to enact the "Insurance Business Transfer Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for court authority; to provide for notice requirements; to provide for an application procedure; to provide for court review of a petition; to provide for ongoing jurisdiction by the court; to provide for court approval; to provide for appeal; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for ongoing oversight by the Commissioner; to provide for certain fees and costs to be borne by the applicant; to provide for compensation, costs, and expenses of the independent expert and any consultants to be borne jointly by the transferring insurer and assuming insurer; to provide for dismissal of petition; to provide for construction; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapters 36 and 52 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Insurers Solvency Pool and assumption reinsurance agreements, respectively, so as to enact the "Insurance Business Transfer Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for court authority; to provide for notice requirements; to provide for an application procedure; to provide for court review of a petition; to provide for ongoing jurisdiction by the court; to provide for court approval; to provide for appeal; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for ongoing oversight by the Commissioner; to provide for certain fees and costs to be borne by the applicant; to provide for compensation, costs, and expenses of the independent expert and any consultants to be borne jointly by the transferring insurer and assuming insurer; to provide for dismissal of petition; to provide for suspension or revocation of

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certificate; to provide for construction; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 36 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool, is amended in paragraph (4) of Code Section 33-36-3, relating to definitions, by adding new subparagraphs to read as follows:
"(O) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an insurance policy issued by a member insurer and later allocated, transferred, or assumed by, or otherwise made the sole responsibility of another insurer, pursuant to any provision of law of this state providing for the division of an insurance company or the statutory assumption or transfer of designated policies and under which there is no remaining obligation to the transferring entity, shall be considered to have been issued by a member insurer which is an insolvent insurer for the purposes of this chapter in the event that the insurer to which the policy has been allocated, transferred, assumed by, or otherwise made the sole responsibility of is placed in liquidation. (P) An insurance policy that was issued by a nonmember insurer and later allocated, transferred, assumed by, or otherwise made the sole responsibility of a member insurer under any provision of law of this state described in subparagraph (O) of this paragraph shall not be considered to have been issued by a member insurer for the purposes of this chapter."
SECTION 2. Chapter 52 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assumption reinsurance agreements, is amended by designating Code Sections 33-52-1 through 33-526 as Article 1.
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by replacing "chapter" with "article" wherever the former term occurs in:
(1) Code Section 33-52-1, relating to applicability of chapter; (2) Code Section 33-52-2, relating to definitions; and (3) Code Section 33-52-4, relating to rejection of transaction by policyholders, receipt of notice, and transfers involving companies deemed to be in hazardous condition.
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by enacting a new article to read as follows:

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"ARTICLE 2
33-52-10. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'Insurance Business Transfer Act.'
33-52-11. This article is adopted to provide options to address the limitations in the current methods available to insurers to transfer or assume blocks of insurance business in an efficient and cost-effective manner that: provides needed legal finality for such transfers in order to provide for improved operational and capital efficiency for insurance companies; stimulates the economy by attracting segments of the insurance industry to this state; makes this state an attractive home jurisdiction for insurance companies; encourages economic growth and increased investment in the financial services sector; and increases the availability of quality insurance industry jobs in this state. These purposes are accomplished by providing a basis and procedures for the transfer and novation of policies from a transferring insurer to an assuming insurer by way of an insurance business transfer plan without the affirmative consent of policyholders or reinsureds. The novation is effected by court order. This article establishes the requirements for notice and disclosure and standards and procedures for the approval of the transfer and novation by the Commissioner and the Superior Court of Fulton County pursuant to an insurance business transfer plan. This article shall not limit or restrict other means of effecting a transfer or novation.
33-52-12. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Affiliate' means a person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the person specified. (2) 'Applicant' means an assuming insurer, transferring insurer, or reinsurer applying to the Commissioner for the approval of an insurance business transfer plan as provided for in Code Section 33-52-15. (3) 'Approval order' means an order issued by the court approving an insurance business transfer plan as provided for in Code Section 33-52-15. (4) 'Assuming insurer' means an insurer domiciled in this state that assumes or seeks to assume policies from a transferring insurer pursuant to this article. An assuming insurer may be a company established pursuant to Chapter 41 of this title. (5) 'Court' means the Superior Court of Fulton County. (6) 'Implementation order' means an order issued by the court implementing an insurance business transfer plan as provided for in Code Section 33-52-15. (7) 'Independent expert' means an impartial individual who assists the Commissioner and the court in connection with their review of a proposed transfer and novation of insurance business. The Commissioner shall select such expert from a list of at least two nominees submitted jointly by the transferring insurer and the assuming insurer;

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provided, however, that, if the Commissioner, in his or her sole discretion, rejects such nominees, the Commissioner may appoint another person to serve as an independent expert. An independent expert or nominee shall:
(A) Hold no financial interest in either the assuming insurer or transferring insurer or any of their respective affiliates; (B) Not have been employed by or acted as an officer, director, consultant, or other independent contractor for either the assuming insurer or transferring insurer within the previous twelve months; (C) Not be simultaneously appointed by the Commissioner to assist in any capacity in any insurer rehabilitation or delinquency proceeding; (D) Not receive or be promised compensation in connection with the insurance business transfer for which he or she is selected to serve as an independent expert; provided, however, that a fee may be approved by the Commissioner that is not contingent upon the approval, implementation, or consummation of an insurance business transfer plan; and (E) Provide proof of insurance covering the services provided as an independent expert as determined by the Commissioner. (8) 'Insurance business transfer' means a transfer and novation in accordance with this article. An approved insurance business transfer transfers insurance obligations, risks, rights, or any combination thereof, of existing or in-force contracts of insurance or reinsurance from a transferring insurer to an assuming insurer. An approval order and an implementation order of an insurance business transfer plan will effect a transfer and novation of the transferred contracts of insurance or reinsurance with the result that the assuming insurer becomes directly liable to the policyholders of the transferring insurer and the transferring insurer's insurance obligations, risks, rights, or any combination thereof, under the contracts are extinguished. (9) 'Insurance business transfer plan' or 'plan' means the plan submitted to the department to accomplish the transfer and novation pursuant to an insurance business transfer, including any associated transfer of assets and rights from or on behalf of the transferring insurer to the assuming insurer. (10) 'Insurer' means an insurance or surety company, including a reinsurance company, and includes a corporation, company, partnership, association, society, order, individual, or aggregation of individuals engaging in or proposing or attempting to engage in any kind of insurance or surety business, including the exchanging of reciprocal or interinsurance contracts between individuals, partnerships, and corporations. (11) 'Notice' means written notice, telephone notice, electronic notice, or substitute notice, as consented to in an agreement included in or related to the subject business, or as provided by rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner. (12) 'Petitioner' means an assuming insurer, transferring insurer, or reinsurer petitioning a court for an approval order and an implementation order of a plan pursuant to this article.

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(13) 'Policy' means a policy, contract or certificate of insurance or a contract of reinsurance pursuant to which an insurer agrees to assume an insurance obligation or risk, or both, of a policyholder or to make payments on behalf of, or to, such policyholder or its beneficiaries, and shall include property, casualty, life, health, and any other line of insurance the Commissioner deems appropriate for an insurance business transfer. (14) 'Policyholder' means an insured or a reinsured under a policy that is part of the subject business. (15) 'Subject business' means the policy or policies designated for transfer and novation pursuant to a corresponding insurance business transfer plan. (16) 'Transfer and novation' means the transfer of insurance obligations, risks, rights, or any combination thereof, of existing or in-force policies from a transferring insurer to an assuming insurer, with the result that the assuming insurer becomes directly liable to the policyholders of the transferring insurer on the transferred policies and the transferring insurer's insurance obligations, risks, rights, or any combination thereof, under the transferred policies are extinguished. (17) 'Transferring insurer' means an insurer or reinsurer that seeks to or has accomplished a transfer and novation of insurance obligations, risks, rights, or any combination thereof, under one or more policies to an assuming insurer pursuant to an insurance business transfer plan and the provisions of this article.
33-52-13. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court may issue any order, process, or judgment it deems necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this article. No provision of this article shall be construed to preclude the court from, on its own motion, taking any action or making any determination necessary or appropriate to enforce or implement court orders or rules, or to prevent an abuse of power.
33-52-14. (a) When notice is required under this article and except as otherwise permitted or directed by the court or the Commissioner, such notice shall be transmitted within 45 days of the event triggering such requirement:
(1) To the chief insurance regulatory official in each jurisdiction in which the transferring insurer:
(A) Holds or has ever held a certificate of authority; and (B) In which policies that are part of the subject business were issued or policyholders currently reside; (2) To the National Conference of Insurance Guaranty Funds, the National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations, and all state insurance guaranty associations for the states in which the transferring insurer: (A) Holds or has ever held a certificate of authority; and (B) In which policies that are part of the subject business were issued or policyholders currently reside;

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(3) To reinsurers of the transferring insurer pursuant to the notice provisions of the reinsurance agreements applicable to the policies that are part of the subject business, or where an agreement has no provision for notice, by internationally recognized delivery service; (4) To all policyholders holding policies that are part of the subject business at their last known address as indicated by the records of the transferring insurer or to the address to which premium notices or other policy documents are sent. Notice shall also be sent to the transferring insurer's agents or brokers of record on the subject business; and (5) By publication in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation in the state in which the transferring insurer has its principal place of business and in such other publications that the Commissioner requires. (b) When notice is given in accordance with this Code section, any information or orders under this article shall be conclusive with respect to all intended recipients of the notice, whether or not the intended recipients receive actual notice. (c) When notice is required by an applicant or petitioner but a receiver of the insurer has been appointed pursuant to the laws of the insurer's home jurisdiction, the receiver shall provide the required notice.
33-52-15. (a) Application to the Commissioner for approval of an insurance business transfer plan.
(1) An insurance business transfer plan shall be filed by the applicant with the Commissioner for review and approval. The plan shall contain the information set forth below or an explanation as to why such information is not included. The plan may be supplemented or revised with additional, updated, or other information when deemed necessary by the Commissioner and as it becomes available:
(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the transferring insurer and the assuming insurer and their respective direct and indirect controlling persons, if any; (B) A summary of the insurance business transfer plan; (C) Identification and description of the subject business; (D) The most recent audited financial statements and annual and quarterly reports of the transferring insurer and assuming insurer filed with their respective domiciliary regulator; (E) The most recent actuarial report and actuarial opinion that quantify the liabilities associated with the subject business; (F) Pro-forma financial statements showing the projected statutory balance sheet, results of operations, and cash flows of the assuming insurer for the three years following the proposed transfer and novation; (G) Officers' certificates of the transferring insurer and the assuming insurer attesting that each has obtained all required internal approvals and authorizations regarding the insurance business transfer plan and completed all necessary and appropriate actions relating thereto;

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(H) Proposal for plan implementation and administration; (I) Form of notice to be provided under the plan to any policyholder whose policy is part of the subject business, including a full description as to how such notice shall be provided; (J) Description of any reinsurance arrangements that will pass to the assuming insurer under the insurance business transfer plan; (K) Description of any guarantees or additional reinsurance that will cover the subject business following the transfer and novation; (L) A statement describing the assuming insurer's proposed investment policies and any contemplated third-party claims management and administration arrangements; (M) Evidence of approval or nonobjection of the transfer from the chief insurance regulatory official of the jurisdiction of the transferring insurer's domicile; and (N) An opinion report from an independent expert. Such report shall provide the following:
(i) A statement of the independent expert's professional qualifications and experience that qualify him or her as an expert suitable for the engagement; (ii) The scope of the report; (iii) A summary of the terms of the insurance business transfer plan relevant to the report; (iv) A list of and summaries for documents, reports, and other material information the independent expert has considered in preparing the report and whether any information requested was not provided; (v) The extent to which the independent expert has relied on information and judgment provided by others; (vi) The persons upon whom the independent expert has relied and why such reliance is reasonable; (vii) The independent expert's opinion of the likely effects of the insurance business transfer plan on policyholders, reinsurers, and claimants, distinguishing between:
(I) Transferring policyholders, reinsurers, and claimants; (II) Policyholders, reinsurers, and claimants of the transferring insurer whose policies will not be transferred; and (III) Policyholders, reinsurers, and claimants of the assuming insurer; (viii) For each opinion that the independent expert expresses in the report, the facts and circumstances supporting such opinion; and (ix) Consideration as to whether the security position of policyholders that are affected by the insurance business transfer are materially adversely affected by the transfer. (2) The independent expert's opinion report as required by subparagraph (a)(1)(N) of this Code section shall include, but shall not be limited to, a review of the following: (A) Analysis of the transferring insurer's actuarial review of reserves for the subject business to determine the reserve adequacy;

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(B) Analysis of the financial condition of the transferring insurer and of the assuming insurer and the effect the insurance business transfer shall have on the financial condition of each insurance company; (C) The plans or proposals the assuming insurer has with respect to the administration of the subject business; (D) Whether the proposed transfer will likely have a material adverse effect on the policyholders, reinsurers, or claimants of the transferring insurer and the assuming insurer; (E) Analysis of the assuming insurer's corporate governance structure to ensure proper board and management oversight and expertise to manage the subject business; and (F) Any other information the Commissioner deems necessary to review the insurance business transfer plan. (3) The Commissioner shall have 60 business days from the date of receipt of a complete insurance business transfer plan to review such plan to determine if the applicant is authorized to submit such plan to the court. The Commissioner may extend such review period for an additional 30 business days. (4) The Commissioner shall authorize the submission of the plan to the court unless he or she finds that the insurance business transfer will likely have a material adverse effect on the interests of policyholders, reinsurers, or claimants that are part of the subject business. (5) When the Commissioner determines that the insurance business transfer will likely have a material adverse effect on the interests of policyholders, reinsurers, or claimants that are part of the subject business, the Commissioner shall notify the applicant and specify any modifications, supplements, or amendments, and any additional information or documentation with respect to the plan that shall be provided to the Commissioner before he or she will authorize the filing of such insurance business transfer plan with the court. (6) The applicant shall have 30 days from the date the Commissioner notifies him or her, as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, to file an amended plan providing the modifications, supplements, or amendments, and additional information or documentation as requested by the Commissioner. If necessary, the applicant may request in writing an extension of up to 30 days. If the applicant does not make an amended filing within the time period provided for in this paragraph, including any extension of time granted by the Commissioner, the plan filing shall terminate and a subsequent filing by the applicant shall be considered a new filing which shall require compliance with all provisions of this article as if the prior filing had never been made. (7) The Commissioner's review period provided for in paragraph (3) of this subsection shall recommence upon receipt of the amended plan providing the modification, supplement, amendment, and the additional information or documentation requested in paragraph (5) of this subsection.

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(8) When the Commissioner authorizes the applicant to proceed with filing a petition with the court seeking approval and implementation of the plan, the Commissioner shall confirm such determination in writing to the applicant. (b) Petition to the court for approval of the insurance business transfer plan and an implementation order. (1) Within 30 days of the Commissioner's order determining an insurance business transfer plan satisfies the requirements of this article, the assuming insurer, transferring insurer, or reinsurer may file a petition with the court seeking an approval order and an implementation order of such plan. Upon written request by the applicant to the Commissioner, the period for filing a petition with the court may be extended for an additional 30 days. (2) The petition provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:
(A) The relief sought; (B) Information, arguments, and authorities supporting the requested relief, including information and analysis in support of the court's finding that the plan will not likely have a material adverse effect to any policyholder, reinsurer, or claimant; (C) The insurance business transfer plan; (D) A preliminary list of witnesses and exhibits that the petitioner reasonably intends to present to the court; and (E) A request for the court to enter judgment in favor of the petitioner and that such judgment shall include findings of fact, conclusions of law, an approval order, an implementation order, and the court's retention of jurisdiction to allow the parties to request any orders regarding incidental, consequential, and supplementary matters necessary to assure the full and effective implementation of such plan. (3) The Commissioner shall be a party to the proceeding before the court concerning the petition and shall be served with copies of all filings. The Commissioner's position in the proceeding shall not be limited by his or her initial review of the plan. (4) Within 30 days after the filing of the petition provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the petitioner shall file a request for a preliminary scheduling order, which shall include a date and time for a status conference. The status conference shall occur no fewer than 14 days after the conclusion of the 60 day comment period provided in paragraph (7) of this subsection. (5) Within 45 days after the court enters the preliminary scheduling order, the petitioner shall cause the transmission and publication of a notice of the matter before the court in accordance with the notice provisions of Code Section 33-52-14. (6) The notice provided for in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall include: (A) The date and time of the status conference; (B) The name, address and telephone number of the assuming insurer, transferring insurer, and Commissioner; (C) Procedures and deadlines for policyholders, claimants, and third parties to submit comments, objections, or requests to be heard at the trial regarding the plan;

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(D) The procedure for a policyholder that is unable to access or acquire an electronic copy of the plan and associated information to request the petitioner to provide one free hard copy to a policyholder; (E) A summary of the order entered by the Commissioner, including the effect the plan shall have on policyholders, if any; (F) The name and location of the court in which the petition is filed; (G) The case number, parties, and other identifying information of the matter in the petition; (H) The relief sought in the petition; (I) The procedure to access an electronic copy of the insurance business transfer plan and associated information, if any; (J) Further notice of filings, schedules, orders, and other information, as provided in paragraph (9) of this subsection; and (K) If the plan is approved by the court, the court shall enter a judgment consistent with paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section. (7) The last date of the transmission and publication of the notice shall be followed by a comment period of no fewer than 60 days. (8) Any person, including by their legal representative, that provides written notice within the 60 day comment period provided for in paragraph (7) of this subsection and that asserts to be materially adversely affected by the approval and implementation of a plan may present comment or evidence to the court at the trial; provided, however, that such comment or evidence shall not confer standing as a party on any person. Any person participating in the pretrial proceeding or the trial of the petitioner's request for an order of approval and an implementation order of the plan shall follow the process established by the court and shall bear their own costs and attorney's fees. (9) Only parties to this matter and those persons and other third parties that file a request to provide comment or evidence as provided for in paragraph (8) of this subsection shall receive further notice and copies of filings with the court. (10) Within 45 days of the status conference required as provided for in paragraph (4) of this subsection, the petitioner shall file a motion for a scheduling order and to enter this matter on the court's trial docket. (c) Approval order by the court of an insurance business transfer plan and implementation order. (1) Pursuant to the court's scheduling order or other orders by the court, the petitioner shall present the insurance business transfer plan, evidence, and arguments to the court for approval and implementation of the plan. (2) At any time before the court issues a judgment, the petitioner may withdraw the petition without prejudice to refiling. (3) When the court finds that the approval and implementation of the insurance business transfer plan will not materially adversely affect the interests of policyholders or claimants to policies that are part of the subject business, the court shall enter judgment in favor of the petitioner and an implementation order. Such judgment and order shall include and provide for:

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(A) Findings of fact; (B) Conclusions of law; (C) The approval order and the implementation order, including:
(i) The simultaneous transfer and novation from the transferring insurer to the assuming insurer of the subject business with respect to all policyholders, reinsurers, and claimants and their respective policies and reinsurance agreements under the subject business; (ii) The simultaneous transfer and novation from the transferring insurer and the assuming insurer of all insurance obligations, risks, rights, or any combination thereof, including, but not limited to, the ceded reinsurance of transferred policies and contracts included in the subject business, notwithstanding any non-assignment provisions in any such reinsurance contracts or other agreements; (iii) Documentation that the assuming insurer shall have all of transferring insurer's obligations, risks, rights, or any combination thereof, regarding the subject business as if it were the original insurer of such policies, including the same standing as the transferring insurer pursuant to contract, statute, and interpretation, relating back to the issuance of such policies; and (iv) Documentation that the policyholders' and claimants' obligations, risks, rights, or any combination thereof, if any, under their respective policies which are part of the subject business shall not be enlarged, extended, limited, or reduced; provided, however, that the policyholders and claimants may not pursue or be pursued by the transferring insurer to satisfy their respective obligations, risks, rights, or any combination thereof, but rather, the policyholders and claimants may pursue or be pursued by the assuming insurer; (D) Notice of such judgment, including the resulting transfer and novation, shall be provided by the petitioner in accordance with the notice requirements as provided in Code Section 33-52-14; (E) Other orders and provisions with respect to incidental, consequential, and supplementary matters as are necessary to assure full and effective implementation of the insurance business transfer plan; and (F) The retention of jurisdiction of the matter so as to allow the parties to request such additional orders regarding incidental, consequential, and supplemental matters necessary to assure the full and effective implementation of the plan. (4) When the court finds that the insurance business transfer plan should not be approved, the court by its order may: (A) Deny the petition; or (B) Provide the petitioner leave to file an amended petition, including an amended insurance business transfer plan. (5) Nothing in this Code section in any way affects the right of appeal of any party. (d) An unexpired and in-force policy issued to a policyholder that resides in a state other than this state shall not be transferred and novated unless or until the assuming insurer is licensed, authorized, permitted, or otherwise legally allowed to administer the subject

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business in the same manner as the transferring insurer in the state of such policyholder's residence. (e) The court may approve the requested transfer and novation of the subject business, with effectiveness of all or part of the implementation deferred until the assuming insurer is able to satisfy the requirements pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section. (f) The Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this article. No insurance business transfer plan shall be approved in this state unless and until such rules and regulations are promulgated. Such rules and regulations may address, but shall not be limited to, the following issues:
(1) Guaranty association coverage; (2) The financial implications of the transaction, including solvency, capital adequacy, cash flow, reserves, asset quality, and risk-based capital; (3) An analysis of the assuming insurer's corporate governance structure to ensure proper board management oversight and expertise to manage the subject business; (4) The competency, experience, and integrity of the persons who would control the operations of an involved insurer; and (5) Ensuring the transaction is not being made for improper purposes, including fraud. (g) All testimony, documents, exhibits, analysis, communications, or other information or evidence submitted to the Commissioner or independent expert in contemplation of an application, submitted to the court in support of a petition, or developed by the Commissioner or independent expert in connection with such application or petition for an approval order and an implementation order of a plan, shall be treated for purposes of confidentiality as an examination of the financial condition or market conduct of the transacting companies as provided in Code Section 33-2-14.
33-52-16. Insurers subject to this article consent to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner with regard to ongoing oversight of operations, management, and solvency relating to the transferred business, including the authority of the Commissioner to conduct financial analysis and examinations.
33-52-17. (a) At the time of filing its application with the Commissioner for review and approval of an insurance business transfer plan, an applicant shall pay a nonrefundable fee to the department in the amount of $10,000.00. (b) In the Commissioner's discretion, in connection with the department's participation in the proceedings undertaken pursuant to this article, an applicant shall reimburse the department for any compensation and benefits paid to the personnel of the department for time spent engaged in the proceedings, including, but not limited to, examiners, actuaries, attorneys, managers, and paraprofessionals. (c) The Commissioner may retain independent authorized consultants, including attorneys, appraisers, actuaries, certified public accountants, or other professionals and

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specialists to assist department personnel in connection with the review required by this article, the cost of which shall be borne by the applicant. (d) The applicant shall pay the expenses of the department and its authorized consultants incurred in fulfilling their obligations under this article, including the actual expenses of the department or the expenses and compensation of any consultants retained by the department. (e) The transferring insurer and the assuming insurer shall jointly be obligated to pay any compensation, costs, and expenses of the independent expert and any consultants retained by the independent expert and approved by the department incurred in fulfilling the obligations of the independent expert under this article. Nothing in this article shall be construed to create any duty for the independent expert to any party other than the department or the court. (f) Failure to pay any of the requisite fees or reimbursements within 30 days of demand shall be grounds for the Commissioner to request that the court dismiss the petition for approval of the insurance business transfer plan prior to the filing of an implementation order by the court, or, if after the filing of an implementation order, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke the assuming insurer's certificate of authority to transact insurance business in this state."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina E Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1073. By Representatives Washburn of the 144th, Cooper of the 45th, Oliver of the 82nd, Werkheiser of the 157th, Evans of the 89th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-66-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hearings on proposed zoning decisions, notice of hearing, nongovernmental initiated actions, reconsideration of defeated actions, and procedure on zoning, so as to repeal additional hearing and notice provisions regarding halfway houses, drug rehabilitation centers, or other facilities for treatment of drug dependency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina E Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Cooper Corbett
Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper

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Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1114. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Gambill of the 15th, Hong of the 103rd, McDonald of the 26th, Jones of the 25th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to enact the "Data Analysis for Tort Reform Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for data collection from certain insurers, insurance rating organizations, and state agencies; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for data analysis; to provide for reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina E Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston E Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal Y Neal Y New
Newton Y Okoye N Olaleye Y Oliver N Panitch Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts N Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 132, nays 32.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate insists on its substitute to the following bill of the House:

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HB 915. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 915. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Hatchett of the 155th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 915 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:

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Representatives Hatchett of the 155th, Jones of the 47th and Houston of the 170th.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 934. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Mathis of the 149th, Gullett of the 19th, Cannon of the 172nd, Gunter of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities, so as to provide for enforcement of unsigned rental agreements under certain circumstances; to provide for the execution and delivery of a rental agreement via email; to provide for the vacating of and removal of personal property from self-storage service facilities by occupants under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities, so as to provide for enforcement of unsigned rental agreements under certain circumstances; to provide for the execution and delivery of a rental agreement electronically; to provide for the vacating of and removal of personal property from self-storage service facilities by occupants under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities, is amended by revising Code Section 10-4-213, relating to enforcement of lien without judicial intervention, as follows:
"10-4-213. (a) Provided that it complies with the requirements of this Code section, an owner may enforce the lien without judicial intervention. The owner shall obtain from the occupant a written rental agreement which includes the following language:
This agreement, made and entered into this ______ day of ______________, ____, by and between ____________, hereinafter called Owner, and _______________, hereinafter called Occupant, whose last known address is _________________. For the consideration hereinafter stated, Owner agrees to let Occupant use and occupy a space in the self-service storage facility, known as ____________________, situated

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in the City of __________, County of ________, State of Georgia, and more particularly described as follows: Building #______, Space #_____, Size ________. Said space is to be occupied and used for the purposes specified herein and subject to the conditions set forth for a period of _______, beginning on the ______ day of ______________, ____, and continuing month to month until terminated. 'Space,' as used in this agreement, will be that part of the self-service storage facility as described above. Occupant agrees to pay Owner, as payment for the use of the space and improvements thereon, the monthly sum of $________. Monthly installments are payable in advance on or before the first of each month, in the amount of $________, and a like amount for each month thereafter, until the termination of this agreement. If any monthly installment is not paid by the seventh calendar day of the month due, or if any check given in payment is dishonored by the financial institution on which it is drawn, Occupant shall be deemed to be in default. Occupant further agrees to pay the sum of one month's fees, which shall be used as a clean-up and maintenance fund, and is to be used, if required, for the repair of any damage done to the space and to clean up the space at the termination of the agreement. In the event that the space is left in a good state of repair, and in a broom-swept condition, then this amount shall be refunded to Occupant. However, it is agreed to between the parties that Owner may set off any claims it may have against Occupant from this fund. The space named herein is to be used by Occupant solely for the purpose of storing any personal property belonging to Occupant. Occupant agrees not to store any explosives or any highly inflammable goods or any other goods in the space which would cause danger to the space. Occupant agrees that the property will not be used for any unlawful purposes and Occupant agrees not to commit waste, nor alter, nor affix signs on the space, and to keep the space in good condition during the term of this agreement.
OWNER HAS A LIEN ON ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED IN OCCUPANT'S SPACE FOR RENT, FEES FOR THE LATE PAYMENT OF RENT, LABOR, OR OTHER CHARGES, PRESENT OR FUTURE, IN RELATION TO THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND FOR ITS PRESERVATION OR EXPENSES REASONABLY INCURRED IN ITS SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED IN OCCUPANT'S SPACE WILL BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF IF NO PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR A CONTINUOUS THIRTY-DAY PERIOD AFTER DEFAULT. IN ADDITION, UPON OCCUPANT'S DEFAULT, OWNER MAY WITHOUT NOTICE DENY OCCUPANT ACCESS TO THE PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED IN OCCUPANT'S SPACE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. IF ANY MONTHLY INSTALLMENT IS NOT MADE BY THE SEVENTH CALENDAR DAY OF THE MONTH DUE, OR IF ANY CHECK GIVEN IN PAYMENT IS DISHONORED BY THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ON WHICH IT IS DRAWN, OCCUPANT IS IN DEFAULT FROM DATE PAYMENT WAS DUE.

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I hereby agree that all notices other than bills and invoices shall be given by hand delivery, verified mail, or email at the following addresses: ________________________________________________________ (hand delivery) _________________________________________________________ (verified mail) ___________________________________________________________ (email). and I further understand that I may designate to owner an agent to receive such notice by providing: ________________________________________________________ (hand delivery) _________________________________________________________ (verified mail) ___________________________________________________________ (email). For purposes of Owner's lien: 'personal property' means movable property, not affixed to land, and includes, but is not limited to, goods, wares, merchandise, motor vehicles, trailers, watercraft, household items, and furnishings; 'last known address' means the street address or post office box address provided by Occupant in the latest rental agreement or the address provided by Occupant in a subsequent written notice of a change of address by hand delivery, verified mail, or email. Owner's lien is superior to any other lien or security interest, except those which are evidenced by a certificate of title or perfected and recorded prior to the date of this rental agreement in Georgia, in the name of Occupant, either in the county of Occupant's 'last known address' or in the county where the self-service storage facility is located, except any tax lien as provided by law and except those liens or security interests of whom Owner has knowledge through Occupant's disclosure in this rental agreement or through other written notice. Occupant attests that the personal property in Occupant's space(s) is free and clear of all liens and secured interests except for ____________. Owner's lien attaches as of the date the personal property is brought to the self-service storage facility. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this rental agreement, the exclusive care, custody, and control of any and all personal property stored in the leased space shall remain vested in Occupant. Owner does not become a bailee of Occupant's personal property by the enforcement of Owner's lien. If Occupant has been in default continuously for thirty (30) days, Owner may enforce its lien, provided Owner shall comply with the following procedure:
Occupant shall be notified of Owner's intent to enforce Owner's lien by written notice delivered in person, by verified mail, or by email. Owner also shall notify other parties with superior liens or security interests as defined in this rental agreement. A notice given pursuant to this rental agreement shall be presumed sent when it is deposited with the United States Postal Service or the statutory overnight delivery service properly addressed with postage or delivery fees prepaid or sent by email. If Owner sends notice of a pending sale of property to Occupant's last known email address and does not receive a nonautomated response or a receipt of delivery to the email address, Owner shall send notice of the sale to Occupant by verified mail to Occupant's last known address or to the last known address of the designated agent of the Occupant before proceeding with the sale.

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Owner's notice to Occupant shall include an itemized statement of Owner's claim showing the sum due at the time of the notice and the date when the sum became due. Owner's notice shall notify Occupant of denial of access to the personal property and provide the name, street address, email address, and telephone number of Owner or its designated agent, whom Occupant may contact to respond to this notice. Owner's notice shall demand payment within a specified time, not less than fourteen (14) days after delivery of the notice. It shall state that, unless the claim is paid, within the time stated in the notice, the personal property will be advertised for public sale to the highest bidder, and will be sold at a public sale to the highest bidder, at a specified time and place. After the expiration of the time given in Owner's notice, Owner shall publish an advertisement of the public sale to the highest bidder, once a week, for two consecutive weeks, in the legal organ for the county where the self-service storage facility is located. The sale shall be deemed commercially reasonable if at least three (3) independent bidders attend the sale at the time and place advertised. 'Independent bidder' means a bidder who is not related to and who has no controlling interest in, or common pecuniary interest with, Owner or any other bidder. The advertisement shall include: a brief and general description of the personal property, reasonably adequate to permit its identification; the address of the self-service storage facility, and the number, if any, of the space where the personal property is located, and the name of Occupant; and the time, place, and manner of the public sale. The public sale to the highest bidder shall take place not sooner than fifteen (15) days after the first publication. Regardless of whether a sale involves the property of more than one Occupant, a single advertisement may be used to advertise the disposal of property at the sale. A public sale includes offering the property on a publicly accessible website that regularly conducts online auctions of personal property. Such sale shall be considered incidental to the selfstorage business and no license shall be required. If no one purchases the property at the public sale and if Owner has complied with the foregoing procedures, Owner may otherwise dispose of the property and shall notify Occupant of the action taken. Any sale or disposition of the personal property shall be held at the self-service storage facility or at the nearest suitable place to where the personal property is held or stored. Before any sale or other disposition of personal property pursuant to this agreement, Occupant may pay the amount necessary to satisfy the lien and the reasonable expenses incurred and thereby redeem the personal property and thereafter Owner shall have no liability to any person with respect to such personal property. A Purchaser in good faith of the personal property sold to satisfy Owner's lien takes the property free of any rights of persons against whom the lien was valid, despite noncompliance by Owner with the requirements of this agreement. In the event of a sale, Owner may satisfy his or her lien from the proceeds of the sale. Owner shall hold the balance of the proceeds, if any, for Occupant or any notified secured interest holder. If not claimed within two years of the date of sale, the balance of the proceeds shall be disposed of in accordance with Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title

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44, the 'Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act.' In no event shall Owner's liability exceed the proceeds of the sale. If the rental agreement contains a limit on the value of property stored in Occupant's storage space, the limit shall be deemed to be the maximum value of the property stored in that space. If the property upon which the lien is claimed is a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft and rent and other charges related to the property remain unpaid or unsatisfied for 60 days following the maturity of the obligation to pay rent, Owner may have the property towed in lieu of foreclosing on the lien. If a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft is towed as authorized in this section, Owner shall not be liable for the motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft or any damages to the motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft once the tower takes possession of the property. (b) A rental agreement may be executed and delivered electronically."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"10-4-218. (a) If within 14 days of the delivery of a written rental agreement by hand delivery or verified mail by the owner to the occupant the occupant fails to sign such rental agreement, the occupant's continued use of the storage space shall be deemed an acceptance of the rental agreement and such rental agreement shall be enforceable against the occupant as if it had been signed by the occupant, provided said agreement states in bold type no smaller than 12 point font: 'THE OCCUPANT'S CONTINUED USE OF THE STORAGE SPACE SHALL BE DEEMED AN ACCEPTANCE OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT AND SUCH RENTAL AGREEMENT SHALL BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST THE OCCUPANT AS IF IT HAD BEEN SIGNED BY THE OCCUPANT'. (b) An occupant shall not use a self-service storage facility after the owner has delivered written notice by hand delivery or verified mail of the termination or nonrenewal of the occupant's rental agreement. Such notice shall provide the occupant with not less than 14 days after delivery of such notice to remove all personal property from the self-service storage facility. (c) Prior to the occupant's removal of all personal property from a self-service storage facility pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the owner may place reasonable restrictions on the occupant's use of the self-service storage facility, including denying access to the self-service storage facility except for the occupant to remove personal property during the owner's normal business hours. The owner may dispose of any personal property remaining at the self-service storage facility after the date provided in the written notice pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina E Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

N Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye
Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman N Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Evans of the 89th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee

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The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1381. By Representatives Evans of the 89th and Ballard of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificated professional personnel, so as to establish standards for literacy coaches under the Professional Standards Commission; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Representative Evans of the 89th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1382. By Representative Evans of the 89th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for the procurement of electric light duty vehicles over those with internal combustion engines by state agencies; to provide definitions; to provide for the identification and use of a calculator to determine the costs of purchasing or leasing an electric light duty vehicle over a vehicle with an internal combustion engine; to require the procurement of such an electric vehicle unless such calculator shows that a vehicle with an internal combustion engine would have a lower cost of ownership; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the submission of reports by the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Collins of the 71st, Stephens of the 164th, Wade of the 9th, Wilkerson of the 38th et al., Martinez of the 111th, and Scott of the 76th et al.

Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 590 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1123 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 443 Do Pass

HB 1099 Do Pass HB 1201 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman

Representative Reeves of the 99th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:

HB 1383. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gunter of the 8th, Crowe of the 118th, Smith of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to revise authority for arrests without warrant; to authorize federal law enforcement officers; to detain persons under certain circumstances; to provide for revocation of such authority; to provide for a definition; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1233. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Corbett of the 174th, Dickey of the 145th, Stephens of the 164th and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgian farmers who produce sugarcane syrup; and for other purposes.
HR 1234. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Smith of the 138th, Hugley of the 141st and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Frances HillWatson; and for other purposes.
HR 1235. By Representative Henderson of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Shannon Buff; and for other purposes.
HR 1236. By Representative Henderson of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tracey Tooks; and for other purposes.
HR 1237. By Representative Jones of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending children in foster care; and for other purposes.
HR 1238. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Bennett of the 94th, Mitchell of the 88th, Jackson of the 68th and Prince of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26. 2024, as Jack and Jill Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1239. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Hugley of the 141st, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 63rd and Au of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14 as Black Midwives Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1240. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Park of the 107th, Drenner of the 85th and Barnes of the 86th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Pamela E. Guy for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1241. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Thomas of the 65th and Lewis-Ward of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Monique Rivarde for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1242. By Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Thomas of the 65th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Cummings of the 39th and Adesanya of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Kimberly Haase for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1243. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 63rd and Davis of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Tori Strawter-Tanks for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1244. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenny Nguyen; and for other purposes.
HR 1245. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ethan Pham; and for other purposes.
HR 1246. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th and Okoye of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anil and Seelochney Mohamed and S & A Logistics / Laparkan Shipping Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1247. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Okoye of the 102nd and Olaleye of the 59th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Stanley Okoro; and for other purposes.
HR 1248. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, McClain of the 109th, Mitchell of the 88th, Okoye of the 102nd, Burnough of the 77th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beauty Baldwin; and for other purposes.
HR 1249. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Okoye of the 102nd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Nigeria-US IT Network; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 915. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, and Tillery of the 19th.

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Representative Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 822 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1122 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1221 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 846 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1186 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 56 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1231 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1224 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1274 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Ballinger of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Juvenile Justice has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 499 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1283 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Chairman

Representative Cooper of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Health has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 565 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1335 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 844 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1344 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 45th
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 98 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1052 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1197 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House stand in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Monday, February 26, 2024.

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The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Monday, February 26, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 26, 2024

Twenty-Sixth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Carson Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J

Collins Cooper Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Franklin E Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hatchett

Hawkins Henderson Hilton Holcomb Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D E Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin Martinez

Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz

Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Washburn Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower E Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Draper of the 90th, Hagan of the 156th, Hitchens of the 161st, Holly of the 116th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Paris of the 142nd, and Williams of the 37th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Billy Smith, Christ Chapel Community Church, Zebulon, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Wiedower of the 121st et al.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 858. By Representative Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the issuance of an alternative state identification card by the Department of

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Driver Services; to provide for application standards and required documentation for issuance of such identification cards; to provide for contents and format for such identification cards; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1372. By Representative Smith of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Pine Mountain; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1373. By Representatives Rhodes of the 124th and Crowe of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3619), so as to revise provisions relating to the compensation of the chairperson and commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1374. By Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Ridley of the 22nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and Seabaugh of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4052), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1375. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Horner of the 3rd, Ridley of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes,

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so as to exempt the sale or use of materials used in construction of capital outlay projects for educational purposes that were approved and funded through a constitutionally authorized education special purpose local option sales tax; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for a sunset date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1376. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Scoggins of the 14th and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that certain individuals challenging an elector's name appearing on the list of electors shall not be liable for such challenge; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1377. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Beverly of the 143rd, Park of the 107th, Hugley of the 141st, Au of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to repeal the prohibition on expenditure or use of state resources to advocate for or intend to influence citizens in support of Medicaid expansion under the federal Affordable Care Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1378. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Draper of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring the Okefenokee Swamp; to provide for the disposition of funds to the Georgia River Network; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to

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provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1379. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th and Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a Revolutionary War Patriots marker upon the grounds of the state capitol building and upon the grounds of the state archives building; to provide for the approval, placement, and procurement of such markers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HB 1380. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Reeves of the 99th, Okoye of the 102nd, Marin of the 96th and Clark of the 100th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the operation of a motor vehicle upon approach by a law enforcement vehicle for purposes of a traffic stop; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1384. By Representatives Cox of the 28th, Hilton of the 48th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dubnik of the 29th, Townsend of the 179th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1385. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Camp of the 135th, New of the 64th, Ridley of the 22nd and Chastain of the 7th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kinds of insurance, limits of risks, and reinsurance, so as to provide for an insurer under a liability insurance policy to pay a third party and the senior lienholder under certain circumstances; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1386. By Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Willis of the 55th and Draper of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited use of purchaser's credit card information by merchant, so as to limit the amount of surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers' use of credit cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 1387. By Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Bruce of the 61st, Olaleye of the 59th, Cannon of the 58th and Bazemore of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for coursework and educational programs and activities on the history of Black Americans through the history of the United States and their contributions to American society; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1388. By Representatives Frye of the 122nd, Romman of the 97th and Cannon of the 58th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to authorize the use of fingerprint scans for the verification of identity and date of birth of applicants seeking a personal identification card or personal identification card for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 1389. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans benefits, so as to authorize the Department of Veterans Service to establish processes and procedures for the administration of certain state benefits for veterans and members of a veteran's immediate family, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 1390. By Representative Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-191 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of low THC oil and penalties, so as to revise penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1391. By Representatives Bell of the 75th and Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to establish the Creating Hope and a New Georgia for Everyone or CHANGE Task Force for the purpose of examining the complex issues facing urban, suburban, and rural communities in this state and finding solutions focused on labor and community development; to provide for definitions; to provide for such task force's membership, duties, and powers; to provide for a grant program, subject to appropriation; to provide for reporting; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 1392. By Representative Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers, so as to revise the minimum amounts of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to be maintained by transportation network companies; to provide for related

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matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1393. By Representatives Bell of the 75th and Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-1A-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of early care and education programs, so as to provide for a minimum salary schedule for Georgia's Pre-K Program lead teachers, subject to appropriations; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1394. By Representatives Bell of the 75th and Jackson of the 68th:
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 exempt honorably discharged military veterans from income taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1395. By Representative Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state tort claims, so as to remove immunities from certain actions of law enforcement officers; to provide that officers alleged to have committed misconduct or a violation of law while acting within the scope of official duties shall be subject to lawsuit or liability; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1396. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, McClain of the 109th, Sharper of the 177th and Holly of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to require public schools to implement an English and

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Spanish dual language immersion program for students in kindergarten through grade five; to require the State Board of Education to adopt content standards; to provide for the Department of Education to provide guidance and technical assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1397. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Anderson of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to provide for a list of streams presumed to be navigable; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1398. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Sharper of the 177th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to provide for additional requirements upon transportation referral service providers and ride share network services relative to driver safety and hiring and the privacy of personal information for drivers and passengers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HR 1227. By Representatives Stinson of the 150th and Cheokas of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. George R. Eusner and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1228. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Cannon of the 172nd, Bonner of the 73rd, Gladney of the 130th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Corporal Dewey E. Rewis, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1229. By Representatives Gladney of the 130th, Bonner of the 73rd, Gambill of the 15th, Mathiak of the 74th, Cannon of the 172nd and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to provide for additional resources to address elder care, nursing home access, and expanded disabled residential programs for veteran community populations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HR 1230. By Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Olaleye of the 59th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Howard of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a Children First Trust Fund; to provide for the appropriation of moneys into such fund, including a one-time appropriation from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; to provide that returns on such investments shall be used for financial assistance for child care services; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HR 1231. By Representatives Newton of the 127th, Hatchett of the 155th, Knight of the 134th, Taylor of the 173rd, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Maternal, Prenatal, and Pediatric Care Access and Funding; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HR 1232. By Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Beverly of the 143rd, Stoner of the 40th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia to take swift actions including enabling legislation as may be indicated to import some prescription drugs from Canada to lower the cost of drug prices in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.

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HR 1250. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, Hitchens of the 161st and Westbrook of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Peter "Pete" Liakakis and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1251. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th and Westbrook of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Francis Bright Johnson and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1252. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Sharper of the 177th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Reducing Georgia's Dependence on BRICS States; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HR 1253. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th and Westbrook of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Rev. Dr. Hosea L. Williams and Rep. Juanita T. Williams and dedicating an interchange in their memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1254. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Reese of the 140th and Holly of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the legalization and regulation of marijuana; to permit persons 21 years of age or older to purchase marijuana for personal use; to provide for the dedication of fees and taxes from the production, sale, or personal use of such marijuana; to provide a procedure to vacate previous convictions; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

HR 1255. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Sharper of the 177th and Mitchell of the 88th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Combating Human Trafficking in Major Transportation Areas; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1346 HB 1348 HB 1350 HB 1352 HB 1354 HB 1356 HB 1358 HB 1360 HB 1365 HB 1367 HB 1369 HB 1371 HB 1382 HR 1214 SB 375 SB 398

HB 1347 HB 1349 HB 1351 HB 1353 HB 1355 HB 1357 HB 1359 HB 1364 HB 1366 HB 1368 HB 1370 HB 1381 HB 1383 HR 1215 SB 385 SB 482

Representative Dickey of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 583 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1206 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 145th
Chairman

Representative Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 1027 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1298 HB 1316 HB 1337 SB 467

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1313 HB 1327 SB 439 SB 468

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 368 HB 1153 HB 1244 HB 1288 HB 1295

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Not Pass Do Pass Do Not Pass

HB 1017 HB 1184 HB 1255 HB 1292 HR 302

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 26th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

HB 825 HB 1165
HB 1172 HB 1240

Judicial Retirement System; require certain counties to supplement retirement benefits paid to the circuit's superior court judges and district attorneys; require (Substitute)(Ret-Fleming-125th) Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; replace chairperson of the Governor's Office of Children and Families with the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (PS&HS-Mainor-56th) Water rights; public trust doctrine; remove references (Substitute) (Judy-Burchett-176th) Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024; enact (Substitute)(Judy-Reeves-99th)

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Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1298. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Burchett of the 176th and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Brooks County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1313. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Bell of the 75th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th and Scott of the 76th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of an eviction mediation program fee by the Magistrate Court of Clayton County; to identify the authorized uses of such fee; to provide for the termination of such fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1316. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cordele, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4122), so as to transition the office of chairperson to at large commission member; to provide for a mayor to be selected by and among the commission members; to redesignate the office of vice chairperson to mayor pro tempore; to revise voting and quorum provisions related to the commission; to make conforming changes; to provide that the city manager shall recommend the annual budget

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to the commission in place of the chairperson; to provide that the chairperson on the effective date of this Act shall become the initial at large commission member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1327. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Williams of the 37th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a system of public schools for the City of Marietta in the County of Cobb, approved December 29, 1890 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 1014), as amended particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, 3701), so as to provide for compensation of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1337. By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Adesanya of the 43rd and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Mableton to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 439. By Senators Esteves of the 6th, Orrock of the 36th, Halpern of the 39th, Parent of the 42nd, McLaurin of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $100,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to

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provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 467. By Senator Williams of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Baldwin County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To create a board of elections and registration for Baldwin County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-40 of the O.C.G.A., there is created the Board of Elections and Registration of Baldwin County. The Board of Elections and Registration of Baldwin County shall have the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the superintendent of elections of Baldwin County under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, which

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powers, duties, and responsibilities are currently being exercised by the judge of the Probate Court of Baldwin County, and the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Board of Registrars of Baldwin County under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended.
SECTION 2. As used in this Act, the term: (1) "Board" means the Baldwin County Board of Elections and Registration. (2) "Clerk of the superior court" means the clerk of the Superior Court of Baldwin County. (3) "Commissioners" means the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County. (4) "County" means Baldwin County. (5) "Election," "elector," "primary," and "public office" shall have the same meanings as ascribed to those terms by Code Section 21-2-2 of the O.C.G.A., unless otherwise clearly apparent from the text of this Act.
SECTION 3. (a) The board shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of Baldwin County, and, except as provided for in subsection (e) of this section, who shall be appointed in the following manner:
(1) Two members shall be appointed by the commissioners from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the commissioners from nominations made by the chairperson of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the election described in paragraph (1) of this subsection received the second largest number of such votes; and (3) One member shall be appointed by the commissioners regardless of political affiliation. (b) Every two years, the board shall appoint one of its members to serve as chairperson for a two-year term. A person may succeed himself or herself as chairperson. The chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the board and shall be entitled to vote on all matters coming before the board. (c) For board members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this section: (1) Such lists of nominations shall contain no less than three and no more than five candidates; (2) For nominations to succeed a board member whose term is set to expire at the end of a year, a political party shall provide a list of such nominees no later than August 31 of such year. If the commissioners do not make an appointment from the list of nominees by the second regular meeting of the commissioners in October of such year, such

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political party may submit a new list of nominees for consideration by the commissioners on or before November 15 of such year; and (3) If a political party fails to submit a list of nominees, either an initial list or a second list, by the deadlines provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the commissioners shall appoint a board member at their discretion. (d) Except as provided for in subsection (e) of this section, each board member shall serve a four-year term of office and until his or her sucessor is appointed and qualified. (e)(1) The initial board shall be composed of the members of the Baldwin County Board of Registrars who are serving on the effective date of this Act. (2) Two such members shall serve initial terms of four years ending on December 31, 2028. The successor to one of these members shall be appointed pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section, and the other shall be appointed pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this section. (3) Three such members shall serve initial terms of six years ending on December 31, 2030. The successor to one of these members shall be appointed pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section, the sucessor to another of these members shall be appointed pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this section, and the sucessor to the third member shall be appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this section. (4) By no later than January 7, 2025, the chairperson of the commissioners shall assign the name of each board member a random number and then shall draw such numbers at random. The members of the board whose names match the first two numbers drawn shall serve the two four-year terms of office. The members of the board whose names match the last three numbers drawn shall serve the three six-year terms of office.
SECTION 4. (a) No person who holds elective public office or a member of his or her immediate family shall be eligible to serve as a member of the board during the term of such elective service. The position of any member of the board shall be deemed vacant upon such member, or upon a member of such member's immediate family, qualifying as a candidate for elective public office. Further, there shall be no members of the same immediate family serving on the board or on the staff of the board at the same time. (b) For the purpose of this section, the term "immediate family" shall be defined as a spouse, mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, grandmother, grandfather, child, stepchild, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister whether by blood or marriage. (c) Board members shall have been registered to vote in Baldwin County prior to the date of appointment. (d) The initial members of the board provided for by this Act shall not be subject to the immediate family limitations provided for in subsection (a) of this section, but such exemption shall only apply to such member's initial term on the board, and any successive term on the board shall be subject to such limitations.

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SECTION 5. Each member of the board shall:
(1) Be eligible to be reappointed to succeed himself or herself; (2) Have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the commissioners and to the clerk of the superior court; (3) Serve until his or her successor is appointed and qualified; (4) Be subject to removal for good cause by the commissioners at any time after prior notice and a hearing; and (5) Before entering upon his or her duties, take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and have the same privileges from arrest.
SECTION 6. (a) The commissioners shall certify the appointment of each member of the board by filing an affidavit with the clerk of the superior court no later than 30 days preceding the date upon which such member is to take office, and such affidavit shall state the name and residential address of the person appointed and certify that such member has been duly appointed as provided in this Act. (b) The clerk of the superior court shall record each such affidavit on the minutes of the superior court, shall certify the name of each such appointed member to the Secretary of State, and shall provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to each such member within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars.
SECTION 7. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any board member before the expiration of his or her term, by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the commissioners shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term, in the manner provided for in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Section 3 of this Act. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of such interim appointments and shall record and certify such appointments in the same manner as the regular appointment of members.
SECTION 8. The board shall be empowered with all the powers and duties relating to the conduct of primaries and elections as election superintendents pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code." The board shall be empowered with all the powers and duties relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures as boards of registrars pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code." This Act is intended to implement the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-40 of the O.C.G.A. and shall be construed liberally so as to effectuate that purpose. The board shall be authorized and empowered to organize itself, determine its procedural rules and regulations, adopt bylaws, specify the functions and duties of its members, and otherwise take such action as is appropriate to the management of its affairs; provided, however, that no such action shall conflict with state

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law. Any action and decision taken by the board shall be by a majority vote of the members of the board.
SECTION 9. The board shall fix and establish directives, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. The board shall hold a minimum of quarterly meetings at times, dates, and places as determined by the board. Any special meetings shall be called by the chairperson or any three members of the board. All meetings of the board shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to open meetings. The board shall maintain a written record of policy decisions that shall be amended to include additions or deletions. Such written records shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to inspection of public records.
SECTION 10. The chairperson of the board shall preside at all meetings of the board, serve as spokesperson for the board, and generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board.
SECTION 11. The board shall have the authority to conduct municipal elections and primaries for any municipality located within the county if such municipality has entered into a contract for that purpose with the commissioners and in conformance with Code Section 21-2-45 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 12. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require or prohibit joint primaries or to require or prohibit the commissioners or any other public agency to bear any expense of conducting primaries not otherwise required by law.
SECTION 13. (a) The county shall hire a full-time election supervisor to administer and supervise the conduct of the elections and primaries and the registration of electors of the county. The election supervisor shall be appointed, and may be removed for cause following a hearing, by majority vote of the commissioners. The election supervisor shall not be eligible to serve as a member of the board. The election supervisor shall be considered a county employee for purposes of pay, benefits, sick leave, vacation, termination of employment, and other purposes. The election supervisor shall be subject to direction, evaluation, and corrective action by the county. The board shall advise the commissioners on issues related to corrective action or termination of employment of the election supervisor. (b) The election supervisor may recommend to the county for employment such full-time and part-time employees as may be deemed necessary by the election supervisor and as are approved in an annual budget adopted by the commissioners. All such employees shall be

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considered county employees for purposes of pay, benefits, sick leave, vacation, termination of employment, and other purposes in accordance with policies adopted by the commissioners. (c) No person who holds elective public office or a member of his or her immediate family shall be eligible to serve as the election supervisor during the term of such elective service. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act to the contrary, the position of election supervisor shall be deemed vacant upon such election supervisor, or upon a member of such election supervisor's immediate family, qualifying as a candidate for elective public office. (d) No members of the same immediate family shall serve as election supervisor and on the staff of the board at the same time. (e) For the purpose of this section, the term "immediate family" shall have the same meaning as provided for in Section 4 of this Act.
SECTION 14. Compensation for the members of the board, the election supervisor, clerical assistants, and other employees shall be fixed by the commissioners. All amounts payable under this section shall be paid from county funds.
SECTION 15. The commissioners shall provide the board with such proper and suitable offices, equipment, materials, and supplies as the commissioners deem appropriate.
SECTION 16. The local election officials of Baldwin County shall attend training as required by Code Section 21-2-100 of the O.C.G.A., and the commissioners shall pay the cost of such training.
SECTION 17. The board shall be responsible for the selection, appointment, and training of poll workers.
SECTION 18. Upon the effective date of this Act, the Probate Court of Baldwin County and the Board of Registrars of Baldwin County shall be relieved of all powers and duties transferred to the board by this Act and shall deliver to the board all facilities and personal property, including but not limited to equipment, supplies, materials, books, papers, and records, pertaining to such powers and duties.
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SECTION 20. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
SB 468. By Senator Williams of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4786), so as to provide for staggered terms for the board of commissioners; to provide for initial terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 979. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Bartow County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Bartow County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. (a) The clerk of the Probate Court of Bartow County is hereby authorized to charge and collect a technology fee to be set by the judge of the probate court in an amount not to exceed $5.00 for the filing of each civil action with the court and not to exceed $5.00 as a surcharge on each fine paid. Such technology fees shall be used exclusively to provide for technological needs of the Probate Court of Bartow County. Such uses shall include only the following:
(1) Computer hardware and software purchases; (2) Lease, maintenance, and installation of computer hardware; (3) Purchase, lease, maintenance, and installation of imaging, imaging, scanning, facsimile, communications, projection, recording, and printing equipment and software; and (4) Purchase of services and equipment for the conservation of court records and archiving the same to digital contents for public access. (b) Funds collected pursuant to this section shall be maintained in a segregated account by the clerk of the probate court and shall be used only for the purposes authorized in this section. (c) The authority to assess the technology fee pursuant to this Act shall terminate on July 1, 2029, and any residual funds remaining in the account established by subsection (b) of this section shall remain dedicated to general Bartow County technology uses.

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, and on the agreement to the Senate substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

Y Henderson Hilton
Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish
Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, and on the agreement to the Senate substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed, and the House has agreed to the Senate substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 376. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Burns of the 23rd, Payne of the 54th, Strickland of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to clarify requirements of parents, DFCS, and court in order to improve timely permanent placement of a child removed from their home; to provide for a hearing to be held prior to a dependent child's fifteenth month in foster care to review a determination of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services not to petition to terminate parental rights; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 387. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hatchett of the 50th, Payne of the 54th, Robertson of the 29th, Jackson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to identification cards for persons without drivers' licenses, so as to provide that personal identification card applications of certain applicants who are either homeless or in the legal custody of the Division of Family and Children Services do not require signatures by the applicant's parent, guardian, or responsible adult; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to children and youth services, so as to authorize the Department of Human Services to establish programs that will provide a child or youth entering foster care with a photograph; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 401. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Payne of the 54th, Kennedy of the 18th, Jackson of the 41st, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the juvenile code, so as to implement the recommendations of the Senate Foster Care and Adoption Study Committee; to provide for annual reporting to the General Assembly of certain de-identified data from juvenile court clerks relating to foster children who are in need of services or delinquent; to remove the service of summons by publication requirement at the adjudication phase in dependency proceedings; to repeal Code Section 15-11163, relating to interlocutory order of disposition when summons served by publication; to provide that the petition to terminate parental rights be immediately filed and docketed without delay when presented to the juvenile court clerk; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 427. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Setzler of the 37th and Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and food, drugs, and cosmetics, respectively, so as to provide for disclosure requirements for advertisements for legal services and for drugs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 483. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Tillery of the 19th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to enter into the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the provisions of the compact; to provide for the present compact to remain in effect until the effective date of the new compact and to provide for automatic repeal; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 376. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Burns of the 23rd, Payne of the 54th, Strickland of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to clarify requirements of parents, DFCS, and court in order to improve timely permanent placement of a child removed from their home; to provide for a hearing to be held prior to a dependent child's fifteenth month in foster care to review a determination of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services not to petition to terminate parental rights; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
SB 387. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hatchett of the 50th, Payne of the 54th, Robertson of the 29th, Jackson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to identification cards for persons without drivers' licenses, so as to provide that personal identification card applications of certain applicants who are either homeless or in the legal custody of the Division of Family and Children Services do not require signatures by the applicant's parent, guardian, or responsible adult; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to children and youth services, so as to authorize the Department of Human Services to establish programs that will provide a child or youth entering foster care with a photograph; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.

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SB 401. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Payne of the 54th, Kennedy of the 18th, Jackson of the 41st, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the juvenile code, so as to implement the recommendations of the Senate Foster Care and Adoption Study Committee; to provide for annual reporting to the General Assembly of certain de-identified data from juvenile court clerks relating to foster children who are in need of services or delinquent; to remove the service of summons by publication requirement at the adjudication phase in dependency proceedings; to repeal Code Section 1511-163, relating to interlocutory order of disposition when summons served by publication; to provide that the petition to terminate parental rights be immediately filed and docketed without delay when presented to the juvenile court clerk; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
SB 427. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Setzler of the 37th and Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and food, drugs, and cosmetics, respectively, so as to provide for disclosure requirements for advertisements for legal services and for drugs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business Development.
SB 483. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to enter into the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the provisions of the compact; to provide for the present compact to remain in effect until the effective date of the new compact and to provide for automatic repeal; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.

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Pursuant to HR 1189, the House commended Hyundai Motor Group's dedication to the State of Georgia and recognized February 26, 2024, as Hyundai Day at the state capitol.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Gaines of the 120th et al. and Cooper of the 45th.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Bazemore of the 69th, Mainor of the 56th et al., Stinson of the 150th et al., Schofield of the 63rd et al., Mitchell of the 88th et al., Kendrick of the 95th et al., Reese of the 140th et al., Martinez of the 111th et al., Carson of the 46th et al., Cheokas of the 151st et al., Hugley of the 141st et al., Parrish of the 158th, Paris of the 142nd, and Beverly of the 143rd et al.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:
HB 464. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, Williamson of the 112th, Newton of the 127th, Crowe of the 118th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to revise the rates of taxation on income; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
HB 1039. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Ballard of the 147th, Daniel of the 117th, Momtahan of the 17th, Sainz of the 180th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that candidates, campaign committees, independent committees, or political action committees shall require disclosures on content or postings made by social media personalities that are paid for by such candidate or committee; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Education:
HB 1104. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th, Hugley of the 141st, McClain of the 109th, Douglas of the 78th and Cox of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to address mental health risks for student athletes; to provide for mental health screenings in addition to or in conjunction with preparticipation physical examinations for student athletes; to provide for guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate public school and participating private school student athletes, their parents or guardians, school personnel, and coaches about screening student athletes for mental health risks and raising awareness of mental health resources available to student athletes; to provide for definitions; to provide for informational meetings; to require annual review by coaches; to provide for limited liability; to encourage additional implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism:
HB 1257. By Representatives Kendrick of the 95th, Stephens of the 164th, Evans of the 57th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Seed-Capital Fund, so as to revise the businesses in which the state may invest fund moneys; to provide for conforming changes; to repeal Article 2, relating to the Invest Georgia Fund; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1240. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Gunter of the 8th, Leverett of the 123rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Evans of the 57th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the commercial code, so as to update and modernize various statutes in the commercial code relating to commercial transactions in order to maintain uniformity in this state's statutes governing commercial

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transactions as recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; to establish commercial law for transactions involving digital assets; to provide for a short title; to renumber Article 12 as Article 13; to add a new Article 12 to the commercial code pertaining to controllable electronic records; to add a new Article 12A pertaining to transitional provisions; to make conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the commercial code, so as to update and modernize various statutes in the commercial code relating to commercial transactions in order to maintain uniformity in this state's statutes governing commercial transactions as recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; to establish commercial law for transactions involving digital assets; to provide for a short title; to renumber Article 12 as Article 13; to add a new Article 12 to the commercial code pertaining to controllable electronic records; to add a new Article 12A pertaining to transitional provisions; to make conforming amendments; to provide that nothing in this Act shall be construed to support, endorse, create, or implement a national digital currency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SHORT TITLE SECTION 1-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024."
SECTION 1-2. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to support, endorse, create, or implement a national digital currency.
PART II RENUMBERING OF EXISTING ARTICLE 12 TO THE COMMERCIAL CODE
SECTION 2-1.

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Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the commercial code, is amended by renumbering Article 12 as Article 13, by renumbering Code Section 11-12101 as Code Section 11-13-101, and by renumbering Code Section 11-12-102 as Code Section 11-13-102.
PART III ADOPTION OF ARTICLE 12 TO THE COMMERCIAL CODE
SECTION 3-1.
Said title is further amended by adopting a new Article 12, relating to controllable electronic records, as follows:
"ARTICLE 12 CONTROLLABLE ELECTRONIC RECORDS
11-12-101. Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Uniform Commercial Code -- Controllable Electronic Records.'
11-12-102. Definitions. (a) Article 12 definitions. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Controllable electronic record' means a record stored in an electronic medium that can be subjected to control under Code Section 11-12-105. The term does not include a controllable account, a controllable payment intangible, a deposit account, an electronic copy of a record evidencing chattel paper, an electronic document of title, electronic money, investment property, or a transferable record. (2) 'Qualifying purchaser' means a purchaser of a controllable electronic record or an interest in a controllable electronic record that obtains control of the controllable electronic record for value, in good faith, and without notice of a claim of a property right in the controllable electronic record. (3) 'Transferable record' has the meaning provided for that term in:
(A) Section 201(a)(1) of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7021(a)(1), as amended; or (B) Subsection (a) of Code Section 10-12-16. (4) 'Value' has the meaning provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 11-3-303, as if references in that subsection to an 'instrument' were references to a controllable account, controllable electronic record, or controllable payment intangible. (b) Definitions in Article 9. The definitions in Article 9 of this title of 'account debtor,' 'controllable account,' 'controllable payment intangible,' 'chattel paper,' 'deposit account,' 'electronic money,' and 'investment property' apply to this article. (c) Article 1 definitions and principles. Article 1 of this title contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this article.

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11-12-103. Relation to Article 9 and consumer laws. (a) Article 9 of this title governs in case of conflict. If there is conflict between this article and Article 9 of this title, Article 9 of this title governs. (b) Applicable consumer law and other laws. A transaction subject to this article is subject to any applicable rule of law that establishes a different rule for consumers and to any other statute or regulation of this state that regulates the rates, charges, agreements, and practices for loans, credit sales, or other extensions of credit, and to any consumer protection statute or regulation of this state.
11-12-104. Rights in controllable account, controllable electronic record, and controllable payment intangible.
(a) Applicability of section to controllable account and controllable payment intangible. This Code section applies to the acquisition and purchase of rights in a controllable account or controllable payment intangible, including the rights and benefits under subsections (c), (d), (e), (g), and (h) of this Code section of a purchaser and qualifying purchaser, in the same manner this Code section applies to a controllable electronic record. (b) Control of controllable account and controllable payment intangible. To determine whether a purchaser of a controllable account or a controllable payment intangible is a qualifying purchaser, the purchaser obtains control of the account or payment intangible if it obtains control of the controllable electronic record that evidences the account or payment intangible. (c) Applicability of other law to acquisition of rights. Except as provided in this Code section, law other than this article determines whether a person acquires a right in a controllable electronic record and the right the person acquires. (d) Shelter principle and purchase of limited interest. A purchaser of a controllable electronic record acquires all rights in the controllable electronic record that the transferor had or had power to transfer, except that a purchaser of a limited interest in a controllable electronic record acquires rights only to the extent of the interest purchased. (e) Rights of qualifying purchaser. A qualifying purchaser acquires its rights in the controllable electronic record free of a claim of a property right in the controllable electronic record. (f) Limitation of rights of qualifying purchaser in other property. Except as provided in subsections (a) and (e) of this Code section for a controllable account and a controllable payment intangible or law other than this article, a qualifying purchaser takes a right to payment, right to performance, or other interest in property evidenced by the controllable electronic record subject to a claim of a property right in the right to payment, right to performance, or other interest in property. (g) No-action protection for qualifying purchaser. An action may not be asserted against a qualifying purchaser based on both a purchase by the qualifying purchaser of a controllable electronic record and a claim of a property right in another controllable electronic record, whether the action is framed in conversion, replevin, constructive trust, equitable lien, or other theory.

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(h) Filing not notice. Filing of a financing statement under Article 9 of this title is not notice of a claim of a property right in a controllable electronic record.
11-12-105. Control of controllable electronic record. (a) General rule: control of controllable electronic record. A person has control of a controllable electronic record if the electronic record, a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic record, or a system in which the electronic record is recorded:
(1) Gives the person: (A) Power to avail itself of substantially all the benefit from the electronic record; and (B) Exclusive power, subject to subsection (b) of this Code section, to: (i) Prevent others from availing themselves of substantially all the benefit from the electronic record; and (ii) Transfer control of the electronic record to another person or cause another person to obtain control of another controllable electronic record as a result of the transfer of the electronic record; and
(2) Enables the person readily to identify itself in any way, including by name, identifying number, cryptographic key, office, or account number, as having the powers specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (b) Meaning of exclusive. Subject to subsection (c) of this Code section, a power is exclusive under subparagraphs (a)(1)(B)(i) and (a)(1)(B)(ii) of this Code section even if: (1) The controllable electronic record, a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic record, or a system in which the electronic record is recorded limits the use of the electronic record or has a protocol programmed to cause a change, including a transfer or loss of control or a modification of benefits afforded by the electronic record; or (2) The power is shared with another person. (c) When power not shared with another person. A power of a person is not shared with another person under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section and the person's power is not exclusive if: (1) The person can exercise the power only if the power also is exercised by the other person; and (2) The other person:
(A) Can exercise the power without exercise of the power by the person; or (B) Is the transferor to the person of an interest in the controllable electronic record or a controllable account or controllable payment intangible evidenced by the controllable electronic record. (d) Presumption of exclusivity of certain powers. If a person has the powers specified in subparagraphs (a)(1)(B)(i) and (a)(1)(B)(ii) of this Code section, the powers are presumed to be exclusive. (e) Control through another person. A person has control of a controllable electronic record if another person, other than the transferor to the person of an interest in the

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controllable electronic record or a controllable account or controllable payment intangible evidenced by the controllable electronic record:
(1) Has control of the electronic record and acknowledges that it has control on behalf of the person; or (2) Obtains control of the electronic record after having acknowledged that it will obtain control of the electronic record on behalf of the person. (f) No requirement to acknowledge. A person that has control under this Code section is not required to acknowledge that it has control on behalf of another person. (g) No duties or confirmation. If a person acknowledges that it has or will obtain control on behalf of another person, unless the person otherwise agrees or law other than this article or Article 9 of this title otherwise provides, the person does not owe any duty to the other person and is not required to confirm the acknowledgment to any other person.
11-12-106. Discharge of account debtor on controllable account or controllable payment intangible.
(a) Discharge of account debtor. An account debtor on a controllable account or controllable payment intangible may discharge its obligation by paying:
(1) The person having control of the controllable electronic record that evidences the controllable account or controllable payment intangible; or (2) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a person that formerly had control of the controllable electronic record. (b) Content and effect of notification. Subject to subsection (d) of this Code section, the account debtor may not discharge its obligation by paying a person that formerly had control of the controllable electronic record if the account debtor receives a notification that: (1) Is signed by a person that formerly had control or the person to which control was transferred; (2) Reasonably identifies the controllable account or controllable payment intangible; (3) Notifies the account debtor that control of the controllable electronic record that evidences the controllable account or controllable payment intangible was transferred; (4) Identifies the transferee, in any reasonable way, including by name, identifying number, cryptographic key, office, or account number; and (5) Provides a commercially reasonable method by which the account debtor is to pay the transferee. (c) Discharge following effective notification. After receipt of a notification that complies with subsection (b) of this Code section, the account debtor may discharge its obligation by paying in accordance with the notification and may not discharge the obligation by paying a person that formerly had control. (d) When notification ineffective. Subject to subsection (h) of this Code section, notification is ineffective under subsection (b) of this Code section: (1) Unless, before the notification is sent, the account debtor and the person that, at that time, had control of the controllable electronic record that evidences the

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controllable account or controllable payment intangible agree in a signed record to a commercially reasonable method by which a person may furnish reasonable proof that control has been transferred; (2) To the extent an agreement between the account debtor and seller of a payment intangible limits the account debtor's duty to pay a person other than the seller and the limitation is effective under law other than this article; or (3) At the option of the account debtor, if the notification notifies the account debtor to:
(A) Divide a payment; (B) Make less than the full amount of an installment or other periodic payment; or (C) Pay any part of a payment by more than one method or to more than one person. (e) Proof of transfer of control. Subject to subsection (h) of this Code section, if requested by the account debtor, the person giving the notification under subsection (b) of this Code section seasonably shall furnish reasonable proof, using the method in the agreement referred to in paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section, that control of the controllable electronic record has been transferred. Unless the person complies with the request, the account debtor may discharge its obligation by paying a person that formerly had control, even if the account debtor has received a notification under subsection (b) of this Code section. (f) What constitutes reasonable proof. A person furnishes reasonable proof under subsection (e) of this Code section that control has been transferred if the person demonstrates, using the method in the agreement referred to in paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section, that the transferee has the power to: (1) Avail itself of substantially all the benefit from the controllable electronic record; (2) Prevent others from availing themselves of substantially all the benefit from the controllable electronic record; and (3) Transfer the powers specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection to another person. (g) Rights not waivable. Subject to subsection (h) of this Code section, an account debtor may not waive or vary its rights under paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section and subsection (e) of this Code section or its option under paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section. (h) Rule for individual under other law. This Code section is subject to law other than this article which establishes a different rule for an account debtor who is an individual and who incurred the obligation primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.
11-12-107. Governing law. (a) Governing law: general rule. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the local law of a controllable electronic record's jurisdiction governs a matter covered by this article. (b) Governing law: Code Section 11-12-106. For a controllable electronic record that evidences a controllable account or controllable payment intangible, the local law of the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction governs a matter covered by Code

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Section 11-12-106 unless an effective agreement determines that the local law of another jurisdiction governs. (c) Controllable electronic record's jurisdiction. The following rules determine a controllable electronic record's jurisdiction under this Code section:
(1) If the controllable electronic record, or a record attached to or logically associated with the controllable electronic record and readily available for review, expressly provides that a particular jurisdiction is the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction for purposes of this article or this title, that jurisdiction is the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction; (2) If paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply and the rules of the system in which the controllable electronic record is recorded are readily available for review and expressly provide that a particular jurisdiction is the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction for purposes of this article or this title, that jurisdiction is the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction; (3) If paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection do not apply and the controllable electronic record, or a record attached to or logically associated with the controllable electronic record and readily available for review, expressly provides that the controllable electronic record is governed by the law of a particular jurisdiction, that jurisdiction is the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction; (4) If paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection do not apply and the rules of the system in which the controllable electronic record is recorded are readily available for review and expressly provide that the controllable electronic record or the system is governed by the law of a particular jurisdiction, that jurisdiction is the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction; and (5) If paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subsection do not apply, the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction is the District of Columbia. (d) Applicability of Article 12. If paragraph (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section applies and Article 12 is not in effect in the District of Columbia without material modification, the governing law for a matter covered by this article is the law of the District of Columbia as though Article 12 were in effect in the District of Columbia without material modification. In this subsection, the term 'Article 12' means Article 12 of Uniform Commercial Code Amendments (2022). (e) Relation of matter or transaction to controllable electronic record's jurisdiction not necessary. To the extent subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section provide that the local law of the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction governs a matter covered by this article, that law governs even if the matter or a transaction to which the matter relates does not bear any relation to the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction. (f) Rights of purchasers determined at time of purchase. The rights acquired under Code Section 11-12-104 by a purchaser or qualifying purchaser are governed by the law applicable under this Code section at the time of purchase."

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PART IV ADOPTION OF ARTICLE 12A TO THE COMMERCIAL CODE
SECTION 4-1.
Said title is further amended by adopting a new Article 12A, relating to transitional provisions for Uniform Commercial Code Amendments, as follows:
"ARTICLE 12A TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AMENDMENTS
Part 1 General Provisions and Definitions
11-12A-101. Title. This article shall be known and may be cited as 'Transitional Provisions for Uniform Commercial Code Amendments (2024).'
11-12A-102. Definitions. (a) Article 12A Definitions. In this article:
(1) 'Adjustment date' means July 1, 2025. (2) 'Article 12' means Article 12 of this title. (3) 'Article 12 property' means a controllable account, controllable electronic record, or controllable payment intangible. (b) Definitions in other articles. The following definitions in other articles of this title apply to this article: 'Controllable account.' Code Section 11-9-102. 'Controllable electronic record.' Code Section 11-12-102. 'Controllable payment intangible.' Code Section 11-9-102. 'Electronic money.' Code Section 11-9-102. 'Financing statement.' Code Section 11-9-102. (c) Article 1 definitions and principles. Article 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this article.
Part 2 General Transitional Provisions
11-12A-201. Saving clause. Except as provided in Part 3 of this article, a transaction validly entered into before July 1, 2024, and the rights, duties, and interests flowing from the transaction remain valid thereafter and may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced as required or permitted by law other than this title or, if applicable, this title, as though the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 had not taken effect.

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Part 3 Transitional Provisions for Articles 9 and 12
11-12A-301. Saving clause. (a) Pre-effective date transaction, lien, or interest. Except as provided in this part, Article 9 of this title as amended by the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 and Article 12 of this title apply to a transaction, lien, or other interest in property, even if the transaction, lien, or interest was entered into, created, or acquired before July 1, 2024. (b) Continuing validity. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and Code Sections 11-12A-302 through 11-12A-306:
(1) A transaction, lien, or interest in property that was validly entered into, created, or transferred before July 1, 2024, and was not governed by this title, but would be subject to Article 9 of this title as amended by the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 or Article 12 of this title if it had been entered into, created, or transferred on or after July 1, 2024, including the rights, duties, and interests flowing from the transaction, lien, or interest, remains valid on and after July 1, 2024; and (2) The transaction, lien, or interest may be terminated, completed, consummated, and enforced as required or permitted by the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 or by the law that would apply if the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 had not taken effect. (c) Pre-effective date proceeding. The Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 does not affect an action, case, or proceeding commenced before July 1, 2024.
11-12A-302. Security interest perfected before effective date. (a) Continuing perfection: perfection requirements satisfied. A security interest that is enforceable and perfected immediately before July 1, 2024, is a perfected security interest under the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024, if, on July 1, 2024, the requirements for enforceability and perfection under the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 are satisfied without further action. (b) Continuing perfection: enforceability or perfection requirements not satisfied. If a security interest is enforceable and perfected immediately before July 1, 2024, but the requirements for enforceability or perfection under the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 are not satisfied on July 1, 2024, the security interest:
(1) Is a perfected security interest until the earlier of the time perfection would have ceased under the law in effect immediately before July 1, 2024, or the adjustment date; (2) Remains enforceable thereafter only if the security interest satisfies the requirements for enforceability under Code Section 11-9-203, as amended by the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024, before the adjustment date; and (3) Remains perfected thereafter only if the requirements for perfection under the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 are satisfied before the time specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

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11-12A-303. Security interest unperfected before effective date. A security interest that is enforceable immediately before July 1, 2024, but is unperfected at that time:
(1) Remains an enforceable security interest until the adjustment date; (2) Remains enforceable thereafter if the security interest becomes enforceable under Code Section 11-9-203, as amended by the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024, on July 1, 2024, or before the adjustment date; and (3) Becomes perfected:
(A) Without further action, on July 1, 2024, if the requirements for perfection under the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 are satisfied before or at that time; or (B) When the requirements for perfection are satisfied if the requirements are satisfied after that time.
11-12A-304. Effectiveness of actions taken before effective date. (a) Pre-effective date action; attachment and perfection before adjustment date. If action, other than the filing of a financing statement, is taken before July 1, 2024, and the action would have resulted in perfection of the security interest had the security interest become enforceable before July 1, 2024, the action is effective to perfect a security interest that attaches under the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 before the adjustment date. An attached security interest becomes unperfected on the adjustment date unless the security interest becomes a perfected security interest under the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 before the adjustment date. (b) Pre-effective date filing. The filing of a financing statement before July 1, 2024, is effective to perfect a security interest on July 1, 2024, to the extent the filing would satisfy the requirements for perfection under the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024. (c) Pre-effective date enforceability action. The taking of an action before July 1, 2024, is sufficient for the enforceability of a security interest on July 1, 2024, if the action would satisfy the requirements for enforceability under the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024.
11-12A-305. Priority. (a) Determination of priority. Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section, the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 determines the priority of conflicting claims to collateral. (b) Established priorities. Subject to subsection (c) of this Code section, if the priorities of claims to collateral were established before July 1, 2024, Article 9 of this title as in effect before July 1, 2024, determines priority. (c) Determination of certain priorities on adjustment date. On the adjustment date, to the extent the priorities determined by Article 9 of this title as amended by the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 modify the priorities established before

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July 1, 2024, the priorities of claims to Article 12 property and electronic money established before July 1, 2024, cease to apply.
11-12A-306. Priority of claims when priority rules of Article 9 of this title do not apply.
(a) Determination of priority. Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section, Article 12 of this title determines the priority of conflicting claims to Article 12 property when the priority rules of Article 9 of this title as amended by the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 do not apply. (b) Established priorities. Subject to subsection (c) of this Code section, when the priority rules of Article 9 of this title as amended by the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 do not apply and the priorities of claims to Article 12 property were established before July 1, 2024, law other than Article 12 of this title determines priority. (c) Determination of certain priorities on adjustment date. When the priority rules of Article 9 of this title as amended by the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 do not apply, to the extent the priorities determined by the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 modify the priorities established before July 1, 2024, the priorities of claims to Article 12 property established before July 1, 2024, cease to apply on the adjustment date.
Part 4 Effective Date
11-12A-401. Effective date. The Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 takes effect on July 1, 2024."
PART V NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COMMISSIONERS ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE COMMERCIAL CODE
SECTION 5-1.
Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-1-201, relating to general definitions, as follows:
"11-1-201. General definitions. (a) Unless the context otherwise requires, words or phrases defined in this Code section, or in the additional definitions contained in other articles of this title that apply to particular articles or parts thereof, have the meanings stated. (b) Subject to additional definitions contained in the other articles of this title that are applicable to specific articles or parts thereof, in this title:
(1) 'Action' in the sense of a judicial proceeding includes recoupment, counterclaim, setoff, suit in equity, and any other proceedings in which rights are determined.

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(2) 'Aggrieved party' means a party entitled to pursue a remedy. (3) 'Agreement,' as distinguished from 'contract,' means the bargain of the parties in fact as found in their language or inferred from other circumstances including course of performance, course of dealing, or usage of trade as provided in Code Section 11-1303. (4) 'Bank' means a person engaged in the business of banking and includes a savings bank, savings and loan association, credit union, or trust company. (5) 'Bearer' means a person in control of a negotiable electronic document of title or a person in possession of a negotiable instrument, negotiable tangible document of title, or certificated security that is payable to bearer or indorsed in blank. (6) 'Bill of lading' means a document evidencing the receipt of goods for shipment issued by a person engaged in the business of directly or indirectly transporting or forwarding goods. The term does not include a warehouse receipt. (7) 'Branch' includes a separately incorporated foreign branch of a bank. (8) 'Burden of establishing' a fact means the burden of persuading the trier of fact that the existence of the fact is more probable than its nonexistence. (9) 'Buyer in ordinary course of business' means a person that buys goods in good faith without knowledge that the sale violates the rights of another person in the goods, and in the ordinary course from a person, other than a pawnbroker, in the business of selling goods of that kind. A person buys goods in the ordinary course if the sale to the person comports with the usual or customary practices in the kind of business in which the seller is engaged or with the seller's own usual or customary practices. A person that sells oil, gas, or other minerals at the wellhead or minehead is a person in the business of selling goods of that kind. A buyer in the ordinary course of business may buy for cash, by exchange of other property, or on secured or unsecured credit, and may acquire goods or documents of title under a preexisting contract for sale. Only a buyer that takes possession of the goods or has a right to recover the goods from the seller under Article 2 of this title may be a buyer in ordinary course of business. A person that acquires goods in a transfer in bulk or as security for or in total or partial satisfaction of a money debt is not a buyer in ordinary course of business. (10) 'Conspicuous,' with reference to a term, means so written, displayed, or presented that, based on the totality of the circumstances, a reasonable person against which it is to operate ought to have noticed it. Whether a term is 'conspicuous' or not is a decision for the court. Conspicuous terms include the following:
(A) A heading in capitals equal to or greater in size than the surrounding text, or in contrasting type, font, or color to the surrounding text of the same or lesser size; and (B) Language in the body of a record or display in larger type than the surrounding text, or in contrasting type, font, or color to the surrounding text of the same size, or set off from the surrounding text of the same size by symbols or other marks that call attention to the language. (11) 'Consumer' means an individual who enters into a transaction primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

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(12) 'Contract,' as distinguished from 'agreement,' means the total legal obligation that results from the parties' agreement as determined by this title and any other applicable law. (13) 'Creditor' includes a general creditor, a secured creditor, a lien creditor and any representative of creditors, including an assignee for the benefit of creditors, a trustee in bankruptcy, a receiver in equity, and an executor or administrator of an insolvent debtor's or assignor's estate. (14) 'Defendant' includes a person in the position of defendant in a counterclaim, crossclaim, or third-party claim. (15) 'Delivery,' with respect to an electronic document of title, means voluntary transfer of control and, with respect to an instrument, a tangible document of title, or an authoritative tangible copy of a record evidencing chattel paper, means voluntary transfer of possession. (16) 'Document of title' includes a bill of lading, dock warrant, dock receipt, warehouse receipt, or order for delivery of goods and any other document which means a record (A) that in the regular course of business or financing is treated as adequately evidencing that the person in possession or control of it the record is entitled to receive, control, hold, and dispose of the document record and the goods it the record covers. To be a document of title, a document must purport and (B) that purports to be issued by or addressed to a bailee and purport to cover goods in the bailee's possession which are either identified or are fungible portions of an identified mass. The term includes a bill of lading, transport document, dock warrant, dock receipt, warehouse receipt, and order for delivery of goods. An electronic document of title means a document of title evidenced by a record consisting of information stored in an electronic medium. A tangible document of title means a document of title evidenced by a record consisting of information that is inscribed on a tangible medium. (16.1) 'Electronic' means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. (17) 'Fault' means a default, breach, or wrongful act or omission. (18) 'Fungible goods' means:
(A) Goods of which any unit is, by nature or usage of trade, the equivalent of any other like unit; or (B) Goods that by agreement are treated as equivalent. (19) 'Genuine' means free of forgery or counterfeiting. (20) 'Good faith,' except as otherwise provided in Article 5 of this title, means honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing. (21) 'Holder' means: (A) The person in possession of a negotiable instrument that is payable either to bearer or to an identified person that is the person in possession; or (B) The person in possession of a negotiable tangible document of title if the goods are deliverable either to bearer or to the order of the person in possession; or (C) The person in control, other than pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 117-106, of a negotiable electronic document of title.

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(22) 'Insolvency proceeding' includes any assignment for the benefit of creditors or other proceeding intended to liquidate or rehabilitate the estate of the person involved. (23) 'Insolvent' means:
(A) Having generally ceased to pay debts in the ordinary course of business other than as a result of bona fide dispute; (B) Being unable to pay debts as they become due; or (C) Being insolvent within the meaning of the federal bankruptcy law. (24) 'Money' means a medium of exchange that is currently authorized or adopted by a domestic or foreign government. The term and includes a monetary unit of account established by an intergovernmental organization or by agreement between two or more countries. The term does not include an electronic record that is a medium of exchange recorded and transferable in a system that existed and operated for the medium of exchange before the medium of exchange was authorized or adopted by the government. (25) 'Organization' means a person other than an individual. (26) 'Party,' as distinct from 'third party,' means a person who has engaged in a transaction or made an agreement subject to this title. (27) 'Person' means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity. The term includes a protected series, however denominated, of an entity if the protected series is established under law other than this title that limits, or limits if conditions specified under the law are satisfied, the ability of a creditor of the entity or of any other protected series of the entity to satisfy a claim from assets of the protected series. (28) 'Present value' means the amount as of a date certain of one or more sums payable in the future, discounted to the date certain by use of either an interest rate specified by the parties if that rate is not manifestly unreasonable at the time the transaction is entered into or, if an interest rate is not so specified, a commercially reasonable rate that takes into account the facts and circumstances at the time the transaction is entered into. (29) 'Purchase' means taking by sale, lease, discount, negotiation, mortgage, pledge, lien, security interest, issue or reissue, gift, or any other voluntary transaction creating an interest in property. (30) 'Purchaser' means a person who takes by purchase. (31) 'Record' means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (32) 'Remedy' means any remedial right to which an aggrieved party is entitled with or without resort to a tribunal. (33) 'Representative' means a person empowered to act for another, including an agent, an officer of a corporation or association, and a trustee, executor, or administrator of an estate. (34) 'Rights' includes remedies.

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(35) 'Security interest' means an interest in personal property or fixtures which secures payment or performance of an obligation. The term also includes any interest of a consignor and a buyer of accounts, chattel paper, a payment intangible, or a promissory note in a transaction that is subject to Article 9 of this title. The term does not include the special property interest of a buyer of goods on identification of those goods to a contract for sale under Code Section 11-2-401, but a buyer may also acquire a 'security interest' by complying with Article 9 of this title. Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 11-2-505, the right of a seller or lessor of goods under Article 2 or 2A of this title to retain or acquire possession of the goods is not a 'security interest,' but a seller or lessor may also acquire a 'security interest' by complying with Article 9 of this title. The retention or reservation of title by a seller of goods notwithstanding shipment or delivery to the buyer under Code Section 11-2-401 is limited in effect to a reservation of a 'security interest.' Whether a transaction in the form of a lease creates a 'security interest' shall be determined pursuant to Code Section 11-1-203. (36) 'Send,' in connection with a writing, record, or notice notification, means:
(A) To deposit in the mail, or deliver for transmission, or transmit by any other usual means of communication with postage or cost of transmission provided for, and properly addressed and, in the case of an instrument, to an address specified thereon or otherwise agreed, or if there be none addressed to any address reasonable under the circumstances; or (B) To cause the record or notification to be received within the time it would have been received if properly sent under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. In any other way to cause to be received any record or notice within the time it would have arrived if properly sent. (37) 'Sign' 'Signed' includes using any symbol executed or adopted with present intention to adopt or accept a writing. means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record: (A) Execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or (B) Attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process. 'Signed', 'signing', and 'signature' have corresponding meanings. (38) 'State' means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (39) 'Surety' includes a guarantor or other secondary obligor. (40) 'Term' means that portion of an agreement that relates to a particular matter. (41) 'Unauthorized signature' means a signature made without actual, implied, or apparent authority. The term includes a forgery. (42) 'Warehouse receipt' means a receipt document of title issued by a person engaged in the business of storing goods for hire. (43) 'Written' or 'writing' includes printing, typewriting, or any other intentional reduction to tangible form."

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SECTION 5-2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-1-203, relating to distinguishing leases from security interests, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Whether a transaction in the form of a lease creates a lease or security interest is determined by the facts of each case."
SECTION 5-3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-1-204, relating to value, as follows:
"11-1-204. Value. Except as otherwise provided in Articles 3, 4, 5, and 6 12 of this title, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them:
(1) In return for a binding commitment to extend credit or for the extension of immediately available credit, whether or not drawn upon and whether or not a chargeback is provided for in the event of difficulties in collection; (2) As security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a preexisting claim; (3) By accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase; or (4) In return for any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract."
SECTION 5-4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-1-301, relating to territorial applicability and parties' power to choose applicable law, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) If one of the following provisions of this title specifies the applicable law, that provision governs and a contrary agreement is effective only to the extent permitted by the law so specified:
(1) Code Section 11-2-402; (2) Code Sections 11-2A-105 and 11-2A-106; (3) Code Section 11-4-102; (4) Code Section 11-4A-507; (5) Code Section 11-5-116; (6) Code Section 11-6-103 Reserved; (7) Code Section 11-8-110; or (8) Code Sections 11-9-301 through 11-9-307; or (9) Code Section 11-12-107."
SECTION 5-5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-1-303, relating to course of performance, course of dealing, and usage of trade, by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) Subject to Code Section Sections 11-2-209 and 11-2A-208, a course of performance is relevant to show a waiver or modification of any term inconsistent with the course of performance."

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SECTION 5-6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-2-102, relating to scope and certain security and other transactions excluded from this article, as follows:
"11-2-102. Scope; certain security and other transactions excluded from this article. (1) Unless the context otherwise requires, and except as provided in subsection (3) of this Code section, this article applies to transactions in goods and, in the case of a hybrid transaction, it applies to the extent provided in subsection (2) of this Code section. Unless the context otherwise requires, this article applies to transactions in goods; it does not apply to any transaction which although in the form of an unconditional contract to sell or present sale is intended to operate only as a security transaction nor does this article impair or repeal any statute regulating sales to consumers, farmers, or other specified classes of buyers. (2) In a hybrid transaction:
(a) If the sale-of-goods aspects do not predominate, only the provisions of this article which relate primarily to the sale-of-goods aspects of the transaction apply, and the provisions that relate primarily to the transaction as a whole do not apply. (b) If the sale-of-goods aspects predominate, this article applies to the transaction but does not preclude application in appropriate circumstances of other law to aspects of the transaction which do not relate to the sale of goods. (3) This article does not: (a) Apply to a transaction that, even though in the form of an unconditional contract to sell or present sale, operates only to create a security interest; or (b) Impair or repeal a statute regulating sales to consumers, farmers, or other specified classes of buyers."
SECTION 5-7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-2-106, relating to definitions of "contract"; "agreement"; "contract for sale"; "sale"; "present sale"; "conforming" to contract; "termination"; and "cancellation", as follows:
"11-2-106. Definitions: 'contract'; 'agreement'; 'contract for sale'; 'sale'; 'present sale'; 'conforming' to contract; 'termination'; 'cancellation.'; hybrid transaction.'
(1) In this article unless the context otherwise requires 'contract' and 'agreement' are limited to those relating to the present or future sale of goods. 'Contract for sale' includes both a present sale of goods and a contract to sell goods at a future time. A 'sale' consists in the passing of title from the seller to the buyer for a price (Code Section 11-2-401). A 'present sale' means a sale which is accomplished by the making of the contract. (2) Goods or conduct including any part of a performance are 'conforming' or conform to the contract when they are in accordance with the obligations under the contract. (3) 'Termination' occurs when either party pursuant to a power created by agreement or law puts an end to the contract otherwise than for its breach. On 'termination' all obligations which are still executory on both sides are discharged but any right based on prior breach or performance survives.

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(4) 'Cancellation' occurs when either party puts an end to the contract for breach by the other and its effect is the same as that of 'termination' except that the canceling party also retains any remedy for breach of the whole contract or any unperformed balance. (5) 'Hybrid transaction' means a single transaction involving a sale of goods and:
(a) The provision of services; (b) A lease of other goods; or (c) A sale, lease, or license of property other than goods."
SECTION 5-8. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-2-201, relating to formal requirements and statute of frauds, as follows:
"11-2-201. Formal requirements; statute of frauds. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section a contract for the sale of goods for the price of $500.00 or more is not enforceable by way of action or defense unless there is some writing a record sufficient to indicate that a contract for sale has been made between the parties and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought or by his the party's authorized agent or broker. A writing record is not insufficient because it omits or incorrectly states a term agreed upon but the contract is not enforceable under this paragraph subsection beyond the quantity of goods shown in such writing the record. (2) Between merchants if within a reasonable time a writing record in confirmation of the contract and sufficient against the sender is received and the party receiving it has reason to know its contents, it satisfies the requirements of subsection (1) of this Code section against such the party unless written notice in a record of objection to its contents is given within ten days after it is received. (3) A contract which does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (1) of this Code section but which is valid in other respects is enforceable:
(a) If the goods are to be specially manufactured for the buyer and are not suitable for sale to others in the ordinary course of the seller's business and the seller, before notice of repudiation is received and under circumstances which reasonably indicate that the goods are for the buyer, has made either a substantial beginning of their manufacture or commitments for their procurement; or (b) If the party against whom enforcement is sought admits in his or her pleading, testimony, or otherwise in court that a contract for sale was made, but the contract is not enforceable under this provision beyond the quantity of goods admitted; or (c) With respect to goods for which payment has been made and accepted or which have been received and accepted (Code Section 11-2-606)."
SECTION 5-9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-2-202, relating to final written expression and parol or extrinsic evidence, as follows:
"11-2-202. Final written expression; parol or extrinsic evidence. Terms with respect to which the confirmatory memoranda of the parties agree or which are otherwise set forth in a writing record intended by the parties as a final expression of

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their agreement with respect to such terms as are included therein may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or of a contemporaneous oral agreement but may be explained or supplemented:
(a) By course of performance, course of dealing, or usage of trade (Code Section 111-303); and (b) By evidence of consistent additional terms unless the court finds the writing record to have been intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement."
SECTION 5-10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-2-209, relating to modification, rescission, and waiver, by revising subsection (2) as follows:
"(2) A signed agreement which excludes modification or rescission except by a signed writing or other signed record cannot be otherwise modified or rescinded, but except as between merchants such a requirement on a form supplied by the merchant must be separately signed by the other party."
SECTION 5-11. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-2A-102, relating to scope, as follows:
"11-2A-102. Scope. (1) This article applies to any transaction, regardless of form, that creates a lease and, in the case of a hybrid lease, it applies to the extent provided in subsection (2) of this Code section. (2) In a hybrid lease:
(a) If the lease-of-goods aspects do not predominate: (i) Only the provisions of this article which relate primarily to the lease-of-goods aspects of the transaction apply, and the provisions that relate primarily to the transaction as a whole do not apply; (ii) Code Section 11-2A-209 applies if the lease is a finance lease; and (iii) Code Section 11-2A-407 applies to the promises of the lessee in a finance lease to the extent the promises are consideration for the right to possession and use of the leased goods; and
(b) If the lease-of-goods aspects predominate, this article applies to the transaction, but does not preclude application in appropriate circumstances of other law to aspects of the lease which do not relate to the lease of goods."
SECTION 5-12. Said title is further amended in subsection (1) of Code Section 11-2A-103, relating to definitions and index of definitions, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
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(iii) A sale, lease, or license of property other than goods."
SECTION 5-13. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-2A-107, relating to waiver or renunciation of claim or right after default, as follows:
"11-2A-107. Waiver or renunciation of claim or right after default. Any claim or right arising out of an alleged default or breach of warranty may be discharged in whole or in part without consideration by a written waiver or renunciation in a signed and record delivered by the aggrieved party."
SECTION 5-14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-2A-202, relating to final expression: parole or extrinsic evidence, as follows:
"11-2A-202. Final written expression: Parole or extrinsic evidence. Terms with respect to which the confirmatory memoranda of the parties agree or which are otherwise set forth in a writing record intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement with respect to such terms as are included therein may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or of a contemporaneous oral agreement but may be explained or supplemented:
(a) By course of dealing or usage of trade or by course of performance; and (b) By evidence of consistent additional terms unless the court finds the writing record to have been intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement."
SECTION 5-15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-2A-208, relating to modification, rescission and waiver, as follows:
"11-2A-208. Modification, rescission, and waiver. (1) An agreement modifying a lease contract needs no consideration to be binding. (2) A signed lease agreement that excludes modification or rescission except by a signed writing record may not be otherwise modified or rescinded, but, except as between merchants, such a requirement on a form supplied by a merchant must be separately signed by the other party. (3) The requirements of the statute of frauds section of this article (Code Section 11-2A201) must be satisfied if the contract as modified is within its provisions. (4) Although an attempt at modification or rescission does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (2) of this Code section, it may operate as a waiver. (5) A party who has made a waiver affecting an executory portion of a lease contract may retract the waiver by reasonable notification received by the other party that strict performance will be required of any term waived, unless the retraction would be unjust in view of a material change of position in reliance on the waiver."

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SECTION 5-16. Said title is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 11-3-104, relating to negotiable instruments, by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) Does not state any other undertaking or instruction by the person promising or ordering payment to do any act in addition to the payment of money, but the promise or order may contain:
(i) An undertaking or power to give, maintain, or protect collateral to secure payment; (ii) An authorization or power to the holder to confess judgment or realize on or dispose of collateral; or (iii) A waiver of the benefit of any law intended for the advantage or protection of an obligor; (iv) A term that specifies the law that governs the promise or order; or (v) An undertaking to resolve in a specified forum a dispute concerning the promise or order."
SECTION 5-17. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-3-105, relating to issue of instruments, as follows:
"11-3-105. Issue of instrument. (a) 'Issue' means:
(1) The the first delivery of an instrument by the maker or drawer, whether to a holder or nonholder, for the purpose of giving rights on the instrument to any person; or (2) If agreed by the payee, the first transmission by the drawer to the payee of an image of an item and information derived from the item that enables the depositary bank to collect the item by transferring or presenting under federal law an electronic check. (b) An unissued instrument, or an unissued incomplete instrument that is completed, is binding on the maker or drawer, but nonissuance is a defense. An instrument that is conditionally issued or is issued for a special purpose is binding on the maker or drawer, but failure of the condition or special purpose to be fulfilled is a defense. (c) 'Issuer' applies to issued and unissued instruments and means a maker or drawer of an instrument."
SECTION 5-18. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-3-119, relating to notices of rights to defend actions, as follows:
"11-3-119. Notice of right to defend action. In an action for breach of an obligation for which a third person is answerable over pursuant to this article or Article 4 of this title, the defendant may give the third person written notice of the litigation in a record, and the person notified may then give similar notice to any other person who is answerable over. If the notice states that (i) the person notified may come in and defend; and (ii) failure to do so will bind the person notified in an action later brought by the person giving the notice as to any determination of fact

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common to the two litigations, the person notified is so bound unless after seasonable receipt of the notice the person notified does come in and defend."
SECTION 5-19. Said title is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 11-3-312, relating to lost, destroyed, or stolen cashier's checks, teller's checks, or certified checks, by revising the introductory language of paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) 'Declaration of loss' means a written statement, made in a record under penalty of perjury, to the effect that:"
SECTION 5-20. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-3-401, relating to signatures, as follows:
"11-3-401. Signature necessary for liability on instrument. (a) A person is not liable on an instrument unless (i) the person signed the instrument; or (ii) the person is represented by an agent or representative who signed the instrument and the signature is binding on the represented person under Code Section 11-3-402. (b) A signature may be made (i) manually or by means of a device or machine; and (ii) by the use of any name, including a trade or assumed name or by a word, mark, or symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing."
SECTION 5-21. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-3-604, relating to discharge by cancellation or renunciation, as follows:
"11-3-604. Discharge by cancellation or renunciation. (a) A person entitled to enforce an instrument, with or without consideration, may discharge the obligation of a party to pay the instrument by (i) an intentional voluntary act such as surrender of the instrument to the party, destruction, mutilation, or cancellation of the instrument, cancellation or striking out of the party's signature, or the addition of words to the instrument indicating discharge; or (ii) agreeing not to sue or otherwise renouncing rights against the party by a signed writing record. The obligation of a party to pay a check is not discharged solely by destruction of the check in connection with a process in which information is extracted from the check and an image of the check is made and, subsequently, the information and image are transmitted for payment. (b) Cancellation or striking out of an indorsement pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section does not affect the status and rights of a party derived from the indorsement."
SECTION 5-22. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-4-212, relating to presentment by notice of item not payable by, through, or at a bank and liability of drawer or indorser, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
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notice that the bank holds the item for acceptance or payment. The notice must be sent in time to be received on or before the day when presentment is due and the bank must meet any requirement of the party to accept or pay under Code Section 11-3-501 by the close of the bank's next banking day after it knows of the requirement."
SECTION 5-23. Said title is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 11-4-301, relating to deferred posting, recovery of payment by return of items, time of dishonor, and return of items by payor bank, by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) Sends written a record providing notice of dishonor or nonpayment if the item is unavailable for return."
SECTION 5-23.1. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-4-403, relating to customer's right to stop payment and burden of proof of loss, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) A stop-payment order is effective for six months, but it lapses after 14 calendar days if the original order was oral and was not confirmed in writing a record within that period. A stop-payment order may be renewed for additional six-month periods by a writing record given to the bank within a period during which the stop-payment order is effective."
SECTION 5-24. Said title is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 11-4A-103, relating to payment order definitions, by revising the introductory language of paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) 'Payment order' means an instruction of a sender to a receiving bank, transmitted orally, electronically, or in writing or in a record, to pay, or to cause another bank to pay, a fixed or determinable amount of money to a beneficiary if:"
SECTION 5-25. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-4A-201, relating to security procedures, as follows:
"11-4A-201. Security procedure. 'Security procedure' means a procedure established by agreement of a customer and a receiving bank for the purpose of (i) verifying that a payment order or communication amending or canceling a payment order is that of the customer, or (ii) detecting error in the transmission or the content of the payment order or communication. A security procedure may impose an obligation on the receiving bank or the customer and may require the use of algorithms or other codes, identifying words, or numbers, symbols, sounds, biometrics, encryption, callback procedures, or similar security devices. Comparison of a signature on a payment order or communication with an authorized specimen signature of the customer or requiring a payment order to be sent from a known email address, IP address, or telephone number is not by itself a security procedure."

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SECTION 5-26. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-4A-202, relating to authorized and verified payment orders, by revising subsections (b) and (c) as follows:
"(b) If a bank and its customer have agreed that the authenticity of payment orders issued to the bank in the name of the customer as sender will be verified pursuant to a security procedure, a payment order received by the receiving bank is effective as the order of the customer, whether or not authorized, if (i) the security procedure is a commercially reasonable method of providing security against unauthorized payment orders, and (ii) the bank proves that it accepted the payment order in good faith and in compliance with the bank's obligations under the security procedure and any written agreement or instruction of the customer, evidenced by a record, restricting acceptance of payment orders issued in the name of the customer. The bank is not required to follow an instruction that violates a written an agreement, evidenced by a record, with the customer or notice of which is not received at a time and in a manner affording the bank a reasonable opportunity to act on it before the payment order is accepted. (c) Commercial reasonableness of a security procedure is a question of law to be determined by considering the wishes of the customer expressed to the bank, the circumstances of the customer known to the bank, including the size, type, and frequency of payment orders normally issued by the customer to the bank, alternative security procedures offered to the customer, and security procedures in general use by customers and receiving banks similarly situated. A security procedure is deemed to be commercially reasonable if (i) the security procedure was chosen by the customer after the bank offered, and the customer refused, a security procedure that was commercially reasonable for that customer, and (ii) the customer expressly agreed in writing a record to be bound by any payment order, whether or not authorized, issued in its name and accepted by the bank in compliance with the bank's obligations under the security procedure chosen by the customer."
SECTION 5-27. Said title is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 11-4A-203, relating to unenforceability of certain verified payment orders, by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) By express written agreement evidenced by a record, the receiving bank may limit the extent to which it is entitled to enforce or retain payment of the payment order."
SECTION 5-28. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-4A-210, relating to rejection of payment order, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) A payment order is rejected by the receiving bank by a notice of rejection transmitted to the sender orally, electronically, or in writing a record. A notice of rejection need not use any particular words and is sufficient if it indicates that the receiving bank is rejecting the order or will not execute or pay the order. Rejection is effective when the notice is given if transmission is by a means that is reasonable in the circumstances. If notice of rejection is given by a means that is not reasonable, rejection is effective when the notice

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is received. If an agreement of the sender and receiving bank establishes the means to be used to reject a payment order, (i) any means complying with the agreement is reasonable and (ii) any means not complying is not reasonable unless no significant delay in receipt of the notice resulted from the use of the noncomplying means."
SECTION 5-29. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-4A-211, relating to cancellation and amendment of payment orders, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) A communication of the sender of a payment order canceling or amending the order may be transmitted to the receiving bank orally, electronically, or in writing a record. If a security procedure is in effect between the sender and the receiving bank, the communication is not effective to cancel or amend the order unless the communication is verified pursuant to the security procedure or the bank agrees to the cancellation or amendment."
SECTION 5-30. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-4A-305, relating to liability for late or improper execution or failure to execute a payment order, by revising subsections (c) and (d) as follows:
"(c) In addition to the amounts payable under subsections (a) and (b), damages, including consequential damages, are recoverable to the extent provided in an express written agreement of the receiving bank, evidenced by a record. (d) If a receiving bank fails to execute a payment order it was obliged by express agreement to execute, the receiving bank is liable to the sender for its expenses in the transaction and for incidental expenses and interest losses resulting from the failure to execute. Additional damages, including consequential damages, are recoverable to the extent provided in an express written agreement of the receiving bank, evidenced by a record, but are not otherwise recoverable."
SECTION 5-31. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-5-104, relating to formal requirements, as follows:
"11-5-104. Formal requirements. A letter of credit, confirmation, advice, transfer, amendment, or cancellation may be issued in any form that is a signed record and is authenticated:
(1) By a signature; or (2) In accordance with the agreement of the parties or the standard practice referred to in subsection (e) of Code Section 11-5-108."
SECTION 5-32. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-5-116, relating to choice of law and forum, as follows:

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"11-5-116. Choice of law and forum. (a) The liability of an issuer, nominated person, or adviser for any action or omission is governed by the law of the jurisdiction chosen by an agreement in the form of a record signed or otherwise authenticated by the affected parties in the manner provided in Code Section 11-5-104 or by a provision in the person's letter of credit, confirmation, or other undertaking. The jurisdiction whose law is chosen need not bear any relation to the transaction. (b) Unless subsection (a) of this Code section applies, the liability of an issuer, nominated person, or adviser for any action or omission is governed by the law of the jurisdiction in which the person is located. The person is considered to be located at the address indicated in the person's undertaking. If more than one address is indicated, the person is considered to be located at the address from which the person's undertaking was issued. (c) For the purpose of jurisdiction, choice of law, and recognition of interbranch letters of credit, but not enforcement of a judgment, all branches of a bank are considered separate juridical entities and a bank is considered to be located at the place where its relevant branch is considered to be located under this subsection (d) of this Code section. (d) A branch of a bank is considered to be located at the address indicated in the branch's undertaking. If more than one address is indicated, the branch is considered to be located at the address from which the undertaking was issued. (c)(e) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the liability of an issuer, nominated person, or adviser is governed by any rules of custom or practice, such as the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, to which the letter of credit, confirmation, or other undertaking, is expressly made subject. If:
(1) This article would govern the liability of an issuer, nominated person, or adviser under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section; (2) The relevant undertaking incorporates rules of custom or practice; and (3) There is conflict between this article and the incorporated rules as applied to that undertaking, the incorporated rules govern except to the extent of any conflict with the nonvariable provisions specified in subsection (c) of Code Section 11-5-103. (d)(f) If there is conflict between this article and Article 3, 4, 4A, or 9 of this title, this article governs. (e)(g) The forum for settling disputes arising out of an undertaking within this article may be chosen in the manner and with the binding effect that governing law may be chosen in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 5-33. Said title is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 11-7-102, relating to definitions and index of definitions, by repealing and reserving paragraphs (10) and (11).
SECTION 5-34. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-7-106, relating to control of electronic document of title, as follows:

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"11-7-106. Control of electronic document of title. (a) A person has control of an electronic document of title if a system employed for evidencing the transfer of interests in the electronic document reliably establishes that person as the person to which the electronic document was issued or transferred. (b) A system satisfies subsection (a) of this Code section, and a person is deemed to have has control of an electronic document of title, if the document is created, stored, and assigned transferred in a manner that:
(1) A single authoritative copy of the document exists which is unique, identifiable, and, except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of this subsection, unalterable; (2) The authoritative copy identifies the person asserting control as:
(A) The person to which the document was issued; or (B) If the authoritative copy indicates that the document has been transferred, the person to which the document was most recently transferred; (3) The authoritative copy is communicated to and maintained by the person asserting control or its designated custodian; (4) Copies or amendments that add or change an identified assignee transferee of the authoritative copy can be made only with the consent of the person asserting control; (5) Each copy of the authoritative copy and any copy of a copy is readily identifiable as a copy that is not the authoritative copy; and (6) Any amendment of the authoritative copy is readily identifiable as authorized or unauthorized. (c) A system satisfies subsection (a) of this Code section, and a person has control of an electronic document of title, if an authoritative electronic copy of the document, a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic copy, or a system in which the electronic copy is recorded: (1) Enables the person readily to identify each electronic copy as either an authoritative copy or a nonauthoritative copy; (2) Enables the person readily to identify itself in any way, including by name, identifying number, cryptographic key, office, or account number, as the person to which each authoritative electronic copy was issued or transferred; and (3) Gives the person exclusive power, subject to subsection (d) of this Code section, to: (A) Prevent others from adding or changing the person to which each authoritative electronic copy has been issued or transferred; and (B) Transfer control of each authoritative electronic copy. (d) Subject to subsection (e) of this Code section, a power is exclusive under subparagraphs (c)(3)(A) and (c)(3)(B) of this Code section even if: (1) The authoritative electronic copy, a record attached to or logically associated with the authoritative electronic copy, or a system in which the authoritative electronic copy is recorded limits the use of the document of title or has a protocol that is programmed to cause a change, including a transfer or loss of control; or (2) The power is shared with another person.

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(e) A power of a person is not shared with another person under paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section and the person's power is not exclusive if:
(1) The person can exercise the power only if the power also is exercised by the other person; and (2) The other person:
(A) Can exercise the power without exercise of the power by the person; or (B) Is the transferor to the person of an interest in the document of title. (f) If a person has the powers specified in subparagraphs (c)(3)(A) and (c)(3)(B) of this Code section, the powers are presumed to be exclusive. (g) A person has control of an electronic document of title if another person, other than the transferor to the person of an interest in the document: (1) Has control of the document and acknowledges that it has control on behalf of the person; or (2) Obtains control of the document after having acknowledged that it will obtain control of the document on behalf of the person. (h) A person that has control under this Code section is not required to acknowledge that it has control on behalf of another person. (i) If a person acknowledges that it has or will obtain control on behalf of another person, unless the person otherwise agrees or law other than this article or Article 9 of this title otherwise provides, the person does not owe any duty to the other person and is not required to confirm the acknowledgment to any other person."
SECTION 5-35. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-8-102, relating to definitions, as follows:
"11-8-102. Definitions. (a) In this article:
(1) 'Adverse claim' means a claim that a claimant has a property interest in a financial asset and that it is a violation of the rights of the claimant for another person to hold, transfer, or deal with the financial asset. (2) 'Bearer form,' as applied to a certificated security, means a form in which the security is payable to the bearer of the security certificate according to its terms but not by reason of an indorsement. (3) 'Broker' means a person defined as a broker or dealer under the federal securities laws, but without excluding a bank acting in that capacity. (4) 'Certificated security' means a security that is represented by a certificate. (5) 'Clearing corporation' means:
(i) A person that is registered as a 'clearing agency' under the federal securities laws; (ii) A federal reserve bank; or (iii) Any other person that provides clearance or settlement services with respect to financial assets that would require it to register as a clearing agency under the federal securities laws but for an exclusion or exemption from the registration requirement,

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if its activities as a clearing corporation, including promulgation of rules, are subject to regulation by a federal or state governmental authority. (6) 'Communicate' means to: (i) Send a signed writing record; or (ii) Transmit information by any mechanism agreed upon by the persons transmitting and receiving the information. (7) 'Entitlement holder' means a person identified in the records of a securities intermediary as the person having a security entitlement against the securities intermediary. If a person acquires a security entitlement by virtue of paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 11-8-501, that person is the entitlement holder. (8) 'Entitlement order' means a notification communicated to a securities intermediary directing transfer or redemption of a financial asset to which the entitlement holder has a security entitlement. (9) 'Financial asset,' except as otherwise provided in Code Section 11-8-103, means: (i) A security; (ii) An obligation of a person or a share, participation, or other interest in a person or in property or an enterprise of a person, which is, or is of a type, dealt in or traded on financial markets, or which is recognized in any area in which it is issued or dealt in as a medium for investment; or (iii) Any property that is held by a securities intermediary for another person in a securities account if the securities intermediary has expressly agreed with the other person that the property is to be treated as a financial asset under this article. As context requires, the term means either the interest itself or the means by which a person's claim to it is evidenced, including a certificated or uncertificated security, a security certificate, or a security entitlement. (10) Reserved. (11) 'Indorsement' means a signature that alone or accompanied by other words is made on a security certificate in registered form or on a separate document for the purpose of assigning, transferring, or redeeming the security or granting a power to assign, transfer, or redeem it. (12) 'Instruction' means a notification communicated to the issuer of an uncertificated security which directs that the transfer of the security be registered or that the security be redeemed. (13) 'Registered form,' as applied to a certificated security, means a form in which: (i) The security certificate specifies a person entitled to the security; and (ii) A transfer of the security may be registered upon books maintained for that purpose by or on behalf of the issuer, or the security certificate so states. (14) 'Securities intermediary' means: (i) A clearing corporation; or (ii) A person, including a bank or broker, that in the ordinary course of its business maintains securities accounts for others and is acting in that capacity.

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(15) 'Security,' except as otherwise provided in Code Section 11-8-103, means an obligation of an issuer or a share, participation, or other interest in an issuer or in property or an enterprise of an issuer:
(i) Which is represented by a security certificate in bearer or registered form, or the transfer of which may be registered upon books maintained for that purpose by or on behalf of the issuer; (ii) Which is one of a class or series or by its terms is divisible into a class or series of shares, participations, interests, or obligations; and (iii) Which:
(A) Is, or is of a type, dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or securities markets; or (B) Is a medium for investment and by its terms expressly provides that it is a security governed by this article. (16) 'Security certificate' means a certificate representing a security. (17) 'Security entitlement' means the rights and property interest of an entitlement holder with respect to a financial asset specified in Part 5 of this article. (18) 'Uncertificated security' means a security that is not represented by a certificate. (b) The following Other definitions applying to this article and the Code sections in which they appear are in this article and other articles of this title apply to this article: 'Appropriate person.' Code Section 11-8-107. 'Control.' Code Section 11-8-106. 'Controllable account.' Code Section 11-9-102. 'Controllable electronic record.' Code Section 11-12-102. 'Controllable payment intangible.' Code Section 11-9-102. 'Delivery.' Code Section 11-8-301. 'Investment company security.' Code Section 11-8-103. 'Issuer.' Code Section 11-8-201. 'Overissue.' Code Section 11-8-210. 'Protected purchaser.' Code Section 11-8-303. 'Securities account.' Code Section 11-8-501. (c) In addition, Article 1 of this title contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this article. (d) The characterization of a person, business, or transaction for purposes of this article does not determine the characterization of the person, business, or transaction for purposes of any other law, regulation, or rule."
SECTION 5-36. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-8-103, relating to rules for determining whether certain obligations and interests are securities or financial assets, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) A controllable account, controllable electronic record, or controllable payment intangible is not a financial asset unless subparagraph (a)(9)(iii) of Code Section 11-8102 applies."

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SECTION 5-37. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-8-106, relating to control, as follows:
"11-8-106. Control. (a) A purchaser has 'control' of a certificated security in bearer form if the certificated security is delivered to the purchaser. (b) A purchaser has 'control' of a certificated security in registered form if the certificated security is delivered to the purchaser, and:
(1) The certificate is indorsed to the purchaser or in blank by an effective indorsement; or (2) The certificate is registered in the name of the purchaser, upon original issue or registration of transfer by the issuer. (c) A purchaser has 'control' of an uncertificated security if: (1) The uncertificated security is delivered to the purchaser; or (2) The issuer has agreed that it will comply with instructions originated by the purchaser without further consent by the registered owner. (d) A purchaser has 'control' of a security entitlement if: (1) The purchaser becomes the entitlement holder; (2) The securities intermediary has agreed that it will comply with entitlement orders originated by the purchaser without further consent by the entitlement holder; or (3) Another person, other than the transferor to the purchaser of an interest in the security entitlement: has control of the security entitlement on behalf of the purchaser or, having previously acquired control of the security entitlement, acknowledges that it has control on behalf of the purchaser.
(A) Has control of the security entitlement and acknowledges that it has control on behalf of the purchaser; or (B) Obtains control of the security entitlement after having acknowledged that it will obtain control of the security entitlement on behalf of the purchaser. (e) If an interest in a security entitlement is granted by the entitlement holder to the entitlement holder's own securities intermediary, the securities intermediary has control. (f) A purchaser who has satisfied the requirements of subsection (c) or (d) of this Code section has control, even if the registered owner in the case of subsection (c) of this Code section or the entitlement holder in the case of subsection (d) of this Code section retains the right to make substitutions for the uncertificated security or security entitlement, to originate instructions or entitlement orders to the issuer or securities intermediary, or otherwise to deal with the uncertificated security or security entitlement. (g) An issuer or a securities intermediary may not enter into an agreement of the kind described in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section or paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section without the consent of the registered owner or entitlement holder, but an issuer or a securities intermediary is not required to enter into such an agreement even though the registered owner or entitlement holder so directs. An issuer or securities intermediary that has entered into such an agreement is not required

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to confirm the existence of the agreement to another party unless requested to do so by the registered owner or entitlement holder. (h) A person that has control under this Code section is not required to acknowledge that it has control on behalf of a purchaser. (i) If a person acknowledges that it has or will obtain control on behalf of a purchaser, unless the person otherwise agrees or law other than this article or Article 9 of this title otherwise provides, the person does not owe any duty to the purchaser and is not required to confirm the acknowledgment to any other person."
SECTION 5-38. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-8-110, relating to applicability and choice of law, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) The local law of the issuer's jurisdiction or the securities intermediary's jurisdiction governs a matter or transaction specified in subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section even if the matter or transaction does not bear any relation to the jurisdiction."
SECTION 5-39. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-8-303, relating to protected purchasers, as follows:
"11-8-303. Protected purchaser. (a) 'Protected purchaser' means a purchaser of a certificated or uncertificated security, or of an interest therein, who:
(1) Gives value; (2) Does not have notice of any adverse claim to the security; and (3) Obtains control of the certificated or uncertificated security. (b) A In addition to acquiring the rights of a purchaser, a protected purchaser also acquires its interest in the security free of any adverse claim."
SECTION 5-40. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-102, relating to definitions and index of definitions, as follows:
"11-9-102. Definitions and index of definitions. (a) Article 9 definitions. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Accession' means goods that are physically united with other goods in such a manner that the identity of the original goods is not lost. (2) 'Account,' except as used in 'account for,' 'account statement,' 'account to,' 'commodity account' in paragraph (15) of this Code section, 'customer's account,' 'deposit account' in paragraph (30) of this Code section, 'on account of,' and 'statement of account,' means a right to payment of a monetary obligation, whether or not earned by performance, (i) for property that has been or is to be sold, leased, licensed, assigned, or otherwise disposed of, (ii) for services rendered or to be rendered, (iii) for a policy of insurance issued or to be issued, (iv) for a secondary obligation incurred or to be incurred, (v) for energy provided or to be provided, (vi) for the use or hire of a vessel

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under a charter or other contract, (vii) arising out of the use of a credit or charge card or information contained on or for use with the card, or (viii) as winnings in a lottery or other game of chance operated or sponsored by a state, governmental unit of a state, or person licensed or authorized to operate the game by a state or governmental unit of a state. The term includes controllable accounts and health care insurance receivables. The term does not include (i) rights to payment evidenced by chattel paper or an instrument, (ii) commercial tort claims, (iii) deposit accounts, (iv) investment property, (v) letter of credit rights or letters of credit, or (vi) rights to payment for money or funds advanced or sold, other than rights arising out of the use of a credit or charge card or information contained on or for use with the card, or (vii) rights to payment evidenced by an instrument. (3) 'Account debtor' means a person obligated on an account, chattel paper, or general intangible. The term does not include persons obligated to pay a negotiable instrument, even if the negotiable instrument constitutes part of evidences chattel paper. (4) 'Accounting,' except as used in 'accounting for,' means a record:
(A) Signed Authenticated by a secured party; (B) Indicating the aggregate unpaid secured obligations as of a date not more than 35 days earlier or 35 days later than the date of the record; and (C) Identifying the components of the obligations in reasonable detail. (5) 'Agricultural lien' means an interest in farm products: (A) Which secures payment or performance of an obligation for:
(i) Goods or services furnished in connection with a debtor's farming operation; or (ii) Rent on real property leased by a debtor in connection with its farming operation; (B) Which is created by statute in favor of a person that: (i) In the ordinary course of its business furnished goods or services to a debtor in connection with a debtor's farming operation; or (ii) Leased real property to a debtor in connection with the debtor's farming operation; and (C) Whose effectiveness does not depend on the person's possession of the personal property. (6) 'As-extracted collateral' means: (A) Oil, gas, or other minerals that are subject to a security interest that: (i) Is created by a debtor having an interest in the minerals before extraction; and (ii) Attaches to the minerals as extracted; or (B) Accounts arising out of the sale at the wellhead or minehead of oil, gas, or other minerals in which the debtor had an interest before extraction. (7) 'Authenticate' means: (A) To sign; or (B) With present intent to adopt or accept a record, to attach to or logically associate with such record an electronic sound, symbol, or process Reserved. (7.1) 'Assignee,' except as used in 'assignee for benefit of creditors,' means a person (i) in whose favor a security interest that secures an obligation is created or provided for

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under a security agreement, whether or not the obligation is outstanding or (ii) to which an account, chattel paper, payment intangible, or promissory note has been sold. The term includes a person to which a security interest has been transferred by a secured party. (7.2) 'Assignor' means a person that (i) under a security agreement creates or provides for a security interest that secures an obligation or (ii) sells an account, chattel paper, payment intangible, or promissory note. The term includes a secured party that has transferred a security interest to another person. (8) 'Authority' means the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. (9) 'Bank' means an organization that is engaged in the business of banking. The term includes savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and trust companies. (10) 'Cash proceeds' means proceeds that are money, checks, deposit accounts, or the like. (11) 'Certificate of title' means a certificate of title with respect to which a statute provides for the security interest in question to be indicated on the certificate as a condition or result of the security interest's obtaining priority over the rights of a lien creditor with respect to the collateral. The term shall include another record maintained as an alternative to a certificate of title by the governmental unit that issues certificates of title if a statute permits the security interest in question to be indicated on the record as a condition or result of the security interest's obtaining priority over the rights of a lien creditor with respect to the collateral. (12) 'Chattel paper' means: a record or records that evidence both a monetary obligation and a security interest in specific goods, a security interest in specific goods and software used in the goods, a lease of specific goods, or a lease of specific goods and license of software used in the goods. As used in this paragraph, 'monetary obligation' means a monetary obligation secured by the goods or owed under a lease of the goods and includes a monetary obligation with respect to software used in the goods. The term does not include:
(A) Charters or other contracts involving the use or hire of a vessel; or (B) Records that evidence a right to payment arising out of the use of a credit or charge card or information contained on or for use with the card. If a transaction is evidenced by records that include an instrument or series of instruments, the group of records taken together constitutes chattel paper. (A) A right to payment of a monetary obligation secured by specific goods, if the right to payment and security agreement are evidenced by a record; or (B) A right to payment of a monetary obligation owed by a lessee under a lease agreement with respect to specific goods and a monetary obligation owed by the lessee in connection with the transaction giving rise to the lease, if:
(i) The right to payment and lease agreement are evidenced by a record; and (ii) The predominant purpose of the transaction giving rise to the lease was to give the lessee the right to possession and use of the goods.

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The term does not include a right to payment arising out of a charter or other contract involving the use or hire of a vessel or a right to payment arising out of the use of a credit or charge card or information contained on or for use with the card. (13) 'Collateral' means the property subject to a security interest or agricultural lien. The term includes:
(A) Proceeds to which a security interest attaches; (B) Accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles, and promissory notes that have been sold; and (C) Goods that are the subject of a consignment. (14) 'Commercial tort claim' means a claim arising in tort with respect to which: (A) The claimant is an organization; or (B) The claimant is an individual and the claim:
(i) Arose in the course of the claimant's business or profession; and (ii) Does not include damages arising out of personal injury to or the death of an individual. (15) 'Commodity account' means an account maintained by a commodity intermediary in which a commodity contract is carried for a commodity customer. (16) 'Commodity contract' means a commodity futures contract, an option on a commodity futures contract, a commodity option, or another contract if the contract or option is: (A) Traded on or subject to the rules of a board of trade that has been designated as a contract market for such a contract pursuant to federal commodities laws; or (B) Traded on a foreign commodity board of trade, exchange, or market and is carried on the books of a commodity intermediary for a commodity customer. (17) 'Commodity customer' means a person for which a commodity intermediary carries a commodity contract on its books. (18) 'Commodity intermediary' means a person that: (A) Is registered as a futures commission merchant under federal commodities law; or (B) In the ordinary course of its business provides clearance or settlement services for a board of trade that has been designated as a contract market pursuant to federal commodities law. (19) 'Communicate' means: (A) To send a written or other tangible record; (B) To transmit a record by any means agreed upon by the persons sending and receiving the record; or (C) In the case of transmission of a record to or by a filing office or the authority, to transmit a record by any means prescribed by filing office rule. (20) 'Consignee' means a merchant to which goods are delivered in a consignment. (21) 'Consignment' means a transaction, regardless of its form, in which a person delivers goods to a merchant for the purpose of sale and: (A) The merchant:

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(i) Deals in goods of that kind under a name other than the name of the person making delivery; (ii) Is not an auctioneer; and (iii) Is not generally known by its creditors to be substantially engaged in selling the goods of others; (B) With respect to each delivery, the aggregate value of the goods is $1,000.00 or more at the time of delivery; (C) The goods are not consumer goods immediately before delivery; and (D) The transaction does not create a security interest that secures an obligation. (22) 'Consignor' means a person that delivers goods to a consignee in a consignment. (23) 'Consumer debtor' means a debtor in a consumer transaction. (24) 'Consumer goods' means goods that are used or bought for use primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. (25) 'Consumer goods transaction' means a consumer transaction in which: (A) An individual incurs an obligation primarily for personal, family, or household purposes; and (B) A security interest in consumer goods secures the obligation. (26) 'Consumer obligor' means an obligor who is an individual and who incurred the obligation as part of a transaction entered into primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. (27) 'Consumer transaction' means a transaction in which (i) an individual incurs an obligation primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, (ii) a security interest secures the obligation, and (iii) the collateral is held or acquired primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. The term includes consumer goods transactions. (28) 'Continuation statement' means an amendment of a financing statement which: (A) Identifies, by its file number, the initial financing statement to which it relates; and (B) Indicates that it is a continuation statement for, or that it is filed to continue the effectiveness of, the identified financing statement. (28.1) 'Controllable account' means an account evidenced by a controllable electronic record that provides that the account debtor undertakes to pay the person that has control under Code Section 11-12-105 of the controllable electronic record. (28.2) 'Controllable payment intangible' means a payment intangible evidenced by a controllable electronic record that provides that the account debtor undertakes to pay the person that has control under Code Section 11-12-105 of the controllable electronic record. (29) 'Debtor' means: (A) A person having an interest, other than a security interest or other lien, in the collateral, whether or not the person is an obligor; (B) A seller of accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles, or promissory notes; or (C) A consignee.

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(30) 'Deposit account' means a demand, time, savings, passbook, or similar account maintained with a bank. The term does not include investment property or accounts evidenced by an instrument. (31) 'Document' means a document of title or a receipt of the type described in subsection (2)(b) of Code Section 11-7-201. (32) 'Electronic chattel paper' means chattel paper evidenced by a record or records consisting of information stored in an electronic medium Reserved. (32.1) 'Electronic money' means money in an electronic form. (33) 'Encumbrance' means a right, other than an ownership interest, in real property. The term includes mortgages and other liens on real property. (34) 'Equipment' means goods other than inventory, farm products, or consumer goods. (35) 'Farm products' means goods, other than standing timber, with respect to which the debtor is engaged in a farming operation and which are:
(A) Crops grown, growing, or to be grown, including: (i) Crops produced on trees, vines, and bushes; and (ii) Aquatic goods produced in aquacultural operations;
(B) Livestock, born or unborn, including aquatic goods produced in aquacultural operations; (C) Supplies used or produced in a farming operation; or (D) Products of crops or livestock in their unmanufactured states. (36) 'Farming operation' means raising, cultivating, propagating, fattening, grazing, or any other farming, livestock, or aquacultural operation. (37) 'File number' means the number assigned to an initial financing statement pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 11-9-519. (38) 'Filing office' means an office designated in Code Section 11-9-501 as the place to file a financing statement. (39) 'Filing office rule' means a rule adopted pursuant to Code Section 11-9-526. (40) 'Financing statement' means a record or records composed of an initial financing statement and any filed record relating to the initial financing statement. (41) 'Fixture filing' means the filing of a financing statement covering goods that are or are to become fixtures and satisfying subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 11-9502. The term includes the filing of a financing statement covering goods of a transmitting utility which are or are to become fixtures. (42) 'Fixtures' means goods that have become so related to particular real property that an interest in them arises under real property law. (43) 'General intangible' means any personal property, including things in action, other than accounts, chattel paper, commercial tort claims, deposit accounts, documents, goods, instruments, investment property, letter of credit rights, letters of credit, money, and oil, gas, or other minerals before extraction. The term includes controllable electronic records, payment intangibles, and software. (44) Reserved. (45) 'Goods' means all things that are movable when a security interest attaches. The term includes (i) fixtures, (ii) standing timber that is to be cut and removed under a

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conveyance or contract for sale, (iii) the unborn young of animals, and (iv) crops grown, growing, or to be grown, even if the crops are produced on trees, vines, or bushes. The term also includes a computer program embedded in goods and any supporting information provided in connection with a transaction relating to the program if (i) the program is associated with the goods in such a manner that it customarily is considered part of the goods, or (ii) by becoming the owner of the goods, a person acquires a right to use the program in connection with the goods. The term does not include a computer program embedded in goods that consist solely of the medium in which the program is embedded. The term also does not include accounts, chattel paper, commercial tort claims, deposit accounts, documents, general intangibles, instruments, investment property, letter of credit rights, letters of credit, money, or oil, gas, or other minerals before extraction. (46) 'Governmental unit' means a subdivision, agency, department, county, parish, municipality, or other unit of the government of the United States, a state, or a foreign country. The term includes an organization having a separate corporate existence if the organization is eligible to issue debt on which interest is exempt from income taxation under the laws of the United States. (47) 'Health care insurance receivable' means an interest in or claim under a policy of insurance which is a right to payment of a monetary obligation for health care goods or services provided or to be provided. (48) 'Instrument' means a negotiable instrument or any other writing that evidences a right to the payment of a monetary obligation, is not itself a security agreement or lease, and is of a type that in ordinary course of business is transferred by delivery with any necessary indorsement or assignment. The term does not include (i) investment property, (ii) letters of credit, or (iii) writings that evidence a right to payment arising out of the use of a credit or charge card or information contained on or for use with the card, or (iv) writings that evidence chattel paper. (49) 'Inventory' means goods, other than farm products, which:
(A) Are leased by a person as lessor; (B) Are held by a person for sale or lease or to be furnished under a contract of service; (C) Are furnished by a person under a contract of service; or (D) Consist of raw materials, work in process, or materials used or consumed in a business. (50) 'Investment property' means a security, whether certificated or uncertificated, security entitlement, securities account, commodity contract, or commodity account. (51) 'Jurisdiction of organization,' with respect to a registered organization, means the jurisdiction under whose law the organization is formed or organized. (52) 'Letter of credit right' means a right to payment or performance under a letter of credit, whether or not the beneficiary has demanded or is at the time entitled to demand payment or performance. The term does not include the right of a beneficiary to demand payment or performance under a letter of credit. (53) 'Lien creditor' means:

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(A) A creditor that has acquired a lien on the property involved by attachment, levy, or the like; (B) An assignee for benefit of creditors from the time of assignment; (C) A trustee in bankruptcy from the date of the filing of the petition; or (D) A receiver in equity from the time of appointment. (53.1) 'Money' has the meaning in paragraph (24) of subsection (b) of Code Section 11-1-201, but does not include (i) a deposit account or (ii) money in an electronic form that cannot be subjected to control under Code Section 11-9-105A. (54) 'Mortgage' means a consensual interest in real property, including fixtures, which secures payment or performance of an obligation. The term includes a deed to secure debt. (55) 'New debtor' means a person that becomes bound as debtor under subsection (d) of Code Section 11-9-203 by a security agreement previously entered into by another person. (56) 'New value' means (i) money, (ii) money's worth in property, services, or new credit, or (iii) release by a transferee of an interest in property previously transferred to the transferee. The term does not include an obligation substituted for another obligation. (57) 'Noncash proceeds' means proceeds other than cash proceeds. (58) 'Obligor' means a person that, with respect to an obligation secured by a security interest in or an agricultural lien on the collateral, (i) owes payment or other performance of the obligation, (ii) has provided property other than the collateral to secure payment or other performance of the obligation, or (iii) is otherwise accountable in whole or in part for payment or other performance of the obligation. The term does not include issuers or nominated persons under a letter of credit. (59) 'Original debtor,' except as used in subsection (c) of Code Section 11-9-310, means a person that, as debtor, entered into a security agreement to which a new debtor has become bound under subsection (d) of Code Section 11-9-203. (60) 'Payment intangible' means a general intangible under which the account debtor's principal obligation is a monetary obligation. The term includes a controllable payment intangible. (61) 'Person related to,' with respect to an individual, means: (A) The spouse of the individual; (B) A brother, brother-in-law, sister, or sister-in-law of the individual; (C) An ancestor or lineal descendant of the individual or the individual's spouse; or (D) Any other relative, by blood or marriage, of the individual or the individual's spouse who shares the same home with the individual. (62) 'Person related to,' with respect to an organization, means: (A) A person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the organization; (B) An officer or director of, or a person performing similar functions with respect to, the organization;

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(C) An officer or director of, or a person performing similar functions with respect to, a person described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (D) The spouse of an individual described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of this paragraph; or (E) An individual who is related by blood or marriage to an individual described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of this paragraph and shares the same home with the individual. (63) 'Proceeds,' except as used in subsection (d)(b) of Code Section 11-9-609, means the following property: (A) Whatever is acquired upon the sale, lease, license, exchange, or other disposition of collateral; (B) Whatever is collected on, or distributed on account of, collateral; (C) Rights arising out of collateral; (D) To the extent of the value of collateral, claims arising out of the loss, nonconformity, or interference with the use of, defects or infringement of rights in, or damage to the collateral; or (E) To the extent of the value of collateral and to the extent payable to the debtor or the secured party, insurance payable by reason of the loss or nonconformity of, defects or infringement of rights in, or damage to the collateral. (64) 'Promissory note' means an instrument that evidences a promise to pay a monetary obligation, does not evidence an order to pay, and does not contain an acknowledgment by a bank that the bank has received for deposit a sum of money or funds. (65) 'Proposal' means a record authenticated signed by a secured party which includes the terms on which the secured party is willing to accept collateral in full or partial satisfaction of the obligation it secures pursuant to Code Sections 11-9-620, 11-9-621, and 11-9-622. (66) 'Public finance transaction' means a secured transaction in connection with which: (A) Debt securities are issued; (B) All or a portion of the securities issued have an initial stated maturity of at least five years; and (C) The debtor, obligor, secured party, account debtor or other person obligated on collateral, assignor or assignee of a secured obligation, or assignor or assignee of a security interest is a state or a governmental unit of a state. (67) 'Public organic record' means a record that is available to the public for inspection and is: (A) A record consisting of the record initially filed with or issued by a state or the United States to form or organize an organization and any record filed with or issued by such state or the United States which amends or restates the initial record; (B) An organic record of a business trust consisting of the record initially filed with a state and any record filed with such state which amends or restates the initial record, if a statute of such state governing business trusts requires that the record be filed with such state; or

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(C) A record consisting of legislation enacted by the legislature of a state or the Congress of the United States which forms or organizes an organization, any record amending the legislation, and any record filed with or issued by such state or the United States which amends or restates the name of the organization. (68) 'Pursuant to commitment,' with respect to an advance made or other value given by a secured party, means pursuant to the secured party's obligation, whether or not a subsequent event of default or other event not within the secured party's control has relieved or may relieve the secured party from its obligation. (69) 'Record,' except as used in 'for record,' 'of record,' 'record or legal title,' and 'record owner,' means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or which is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (70) 'Registered organization' means an organization formed or organized solely under the law of a single state or the United States by the filing of a public organic record with, the issuance of a public organic record by, or the enactment of legislation by a state or the United States. The term shall include a business trust that is formed or organized under the law of a single state if a statute of such state governing business trusts requires that the business trust's organic record be filed with such state. (71) 'Secondary obligor' means an obligor to the extent that: (A) The obligor's obligation is secondary; or (B) The obligor has a right of recourse with respect to an obligation secured by collateral against the debtor, another obligor, or property of either. (72) 'Secured party' means: (A) A person in whose favor a security interest is created or provided for under a security agreement, whether or not any obligation to be secured is outstanding; (B) A person that holds an agricultural lien; (C) A consignor; (D) A person to which accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles, or promissory notes have been sold; (E) A trustee, indenture trustee, agent, collateral agent, or other representative in whose favor a security interest or agricultural lien is created or provided for; or (F) A person that holds a security interest arising under Code Section 11-2-401, 112-505, or subsection (3) of Code Section 11-2-711, subsection (5) of Code Section 11-2A-508, Code Section 11-4-210, or Code Section 11-5-118. (73) 'Security agreement' means an agreement that creates or provides for a security interest. (74) 'Send,' in connection with a record or notification, means: (A) To deposit in the mail, deliver for transmission, or transmit by any other usual means of communication, with postage or cost of transmission provided for, addressed to any address reasonable under the circumstances; or (B) To cause the record or notification to be received within the time that it would have been received if properly sent under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph Reserved.

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(75) 'Software' means a computer program and any supporting information provided in connection with a transaction relating to the program. The term does not include a computer program that is included in the definition of goods. (76) 'State' means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (77) 'Supporting obligation' means a letter of credit right or secondary obligation that supports the payment or performance of an account, chattel paper, a document, a general intangible, an instrument, or investment property. (78) 'Tangible chattel paper' means chattel paper evidenced by a record or records consisting of information that is inscribed on a tangible medium Reserved. (78.1) 'Tangible money' means money in a tangible form. (79) 'Termination statement' means an amendment of a financing statement which:
(A) Identifies, by its file number, the initial financing statement to which it relates; and (B) Indicates either that it is a termination statement or that the identified financing statement is no longer effective. (80) 'Transmitting utility' means a person primarily engaged in the business of: (A) Operating a railroad, subway, street railway, or trolley bus; (B) Transmitting communications electrically, electromagnetically, or by light; (C) Transmitting goods by pipeline or sewer; or (D) Transmitting or producing and transmitting electricity, steam, gas, or water. (b) Definitions in other articles. 'Control' as provided in Code Section 11-7-106 and the following definitions in other articles apply to this article: 'Applicant.' Code Section 11-5-102. 'Beneficiary.' Code Section 11-5-102. 'Broker.' Code Section 11-8-102. 'Certificated security.' Code Section 11-8-102. 'Check.' Code Section 11-3-104. 'Clearing corporation.' Code Section 11-8-102. 'Contract for sale.' Code Section 11-2-106. 'Controllable electronic record.' Code Section 11-12-102. 'Customer.' Code Section 11-4-104. 'Entitlement holder.' Code Section 11-8-102. 'Financial asset.' Code Section 11-8-102. 'Holder in due course.' Code Section 11-3-302. 'Issuer' (with respect to a letter of credit or letter of credit right). Code Section 11-5102. 'Issuer' (with respect to a security). Code Section 11-8-201. 'Issuer' (with respect to documents of title). Code Section 11-7-102. 'Lease.' Code Section 11-2A-103. 'Lease agreement.' Code Section 11-2A-103. 'Lease contract.' Code Section 11-2A-103.

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'Leasehold interest.' Code Section 11-2A-103. 'Lessee.' Code Section 11-2A-103. 'Lessee in ordinary course of business.' Code Section 11-2A-103. 'Lessor.' Code Section 11-2A-103. 'Lessor's residual interest.' Code Section 11-2A-103. 'Letter of credit.' Code Section 11-5-102. 'Merchant.' Code Section 11-2-104. 'Negotiable instrument.' Code Section 11-3-104. 'Nominated person.' Code Section 11-5-102. 'Note.' Code Section 11-3-104. 'Proceeds of a letter of credit.' Code Section 11-5-114. 'Protected purchaser.' Code Section 11-8-103. 'Prove.' Code Section 11-3-103. 'Qualifying purchaser.' Code Section 11-12-102. 'Sale.' Code Section 11-2-106. 'Securities account.' Code Section 11-8-501. 'Securities intermediary.' Code Section 11-8-102. 'Security.' Code Section 11-8-102. 'Security certificate.' Code Section 11-8-102. 'Security entitlement.' Code Section 11-8-102. 'Uncertificated security.' Code Section 11-8-102. (c) Article 1 definitions and principles. Article 1 of this title contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this article."
SECTION 5-41. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-104, relating to control of deposit accounts, as follows:
"11-9-104. Control of deposit account. (a) Requirements for control. A secured party has control of a deposit account if:
(1) The secured party is the bank with which the deposit account is maintained; (2) The debtor, secured party, and bank have agreed in an authenticated a signed record that the bank will comply with instructions originated by the secured party directing disposition of the funds in the deposit account without further consent by the debtor; or (3) The secured party becomes the bank's customer with respect to the deposit account; or (4) Another person, other than the debtor:
(A) Has control of the deposit account and acknowledges that it has control on behalf of the secured party; or (B) Obtains control of the deposit account after having acknowledged that it will obtain control of the deposit account on behalf of the secured party.

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(b) Debtor's right to direct disposition. A secured party that has satisfied subsection (a) of this Code section has control, even if the debtor retains the right to direct the disposition of funds from the deposit account."
SECTION 5-42. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-105, relating to control of electronic chattel paper, as follows:
"11-9-105. Control of electronic copy of record evidencing chattel paper. (a) General rule; control of electronic chattel paper. A secured party has control of electronic chattel paper if a system employed for evidencing the transfer of interests in the chattel paper reliably establishes the secured party as the person to which the chattel paper was assigned. (b) Specific facts giving control. A system satisfies the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section if the record or records comprising the chattel paper are created, stored, and assigned in such a manner that:
(1) A single authoritative copy of the record or records exists which is unique, identifiable, and, except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of this subsection, unalterable; (2) The authoritative copy identifies the secured party as the assignee of the record or records; (3) The authoritative copy is communicated to and maintained by the secured party or its designated custodian; (4) Copies or amendments that add or change an identified assignee of the authoritative copy can be made only with the consent of the secured party; (5) Each copy of the authoritative copy and any copy of a copy is readily identifiable as a copy that is not the authoritative copy; and (6) Any amendment of the authoritative copy is readily identifiable as authorized or unauthorized. (a) General rule: control of electronic copy of record evidencing chattel paper. A purchaser has control of an authoritative electronic copy of a record evidencing chattel paper if a system employed for evidencing the assignment of interests in the chattel paper reliably establishes the purchaser as the person to which the authoritative electronic copy was assigned. (b) Single authoritative copy. A system satisfies subsection (a) of this Code section if the record or records evidencing the chattel paper are created, stored, and assigned in a manner that: (1) A single authoritative copy of the record or records exists which is unique, identifiable, and, except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of this subsection, unalterable; (2) The authoritative copy identifies the purchaser as the assignee of the record or records; (3) The authoritative copy is communicated to and maintained by the purchaser or its designated custodian;

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(4) Copies or amendments that add or change an identified assignee of the authoritative copy can be made only with the consent of the purchaser; (5) Each copy of the authoritative copy and any copy of a copy is readily identifiable as a copy that is not the authoritative copy; and (6) Any amendment of the authoritative copy is readily identifiable as authorized or unauthorized. (c) One or more authoritative copies. A system satisfies subsection (a) of this Code section, and a purchaser has control of an authoritative electronic copy of a record evidencing chattel paper, if the electronic copy, a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic copy, or a system in which the electronic copy is recorded: (1) Enables the purchaser readily to identify each electronic copy as either an authoritative copy or a nonauthoritative copy; (2) Enables the purchaser readily to identify itself in any way, including by name, identifying number, cryptographic key, office, or account number, as the assignee of the authoritative electronic copy; and (3) Gives the purchaser exclusive power, subject to subsection (d) of this Code section, to:
(A) Prevent others from adding or changing an identified assignee of the authoritative electronic copy; and (B) Transfer control of the authoritative electronic copy. (d) Meaning of exclusive. Subject to subsection (e) of this Code section, a power is exclusive under subparagraphs (c)(3)(A) and (c)(3)(B) of this Code section even if: (1) The authoritative electronic copy, a record attached to or logically associated with the authoritative electronic copy, or a system in which the authoritative electronic copy is recorded limits the use of the authoritative electronic copy or has a protocol programmed to cause a change, including a transfer or loss of control; or (2) The power is shared with another person. (e) When power not shared with another person. A power of a purchaser is not shared with another person under paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section and the purchaser's power is not exclusive if: (1) The purchaser can exercise the power only if the power also is exercised by the other person; and (2) The other person: (A) Can exercise the power without exercise of the power by the purchaser; or (B) Is the transferor to the purchaser of an interest in the chattel paper. (f) Presumption of exclusivity of certain powers. If a purchaser has the powers specified in subparagraphs (c)(3)(A) and (c)(3)(B) of this Code section, the powers are presumed to be exclusive. (g) Obtaining control through another person. A purchaser has control of an authoritative electronic copy of a record evidencing chattel paper if another person, other than the transferor to the purchaser of an interest in the chattel paper: (1) Has control of the authoritative electronic copy and acknowledges that it has control on behalf of the purchaser; or

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(2) Obtains control of the authoritative electronic copy after having acknowledged that it will obtain control of the electronic copy on behalf of the purchaser."
SECTION 5-43. Said title is further amended by adding new Code Section 11-9-105A, relating to control of electronic money, as follows:
"11-9-105A. Control of electronic money. (a) General rule: control of electronic money. A person has control of electronic money if:
(1) The electronic money, a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic money, or a system in which the electronic money is recorded gives the person:
(A) Power to avail itself of substantially all the benefit from the electronic money; and (B) Exclusive power, subject to subsection (b) of this Code section, to:
(i) Prevent others from availing themselves of substantially all the benefit from the electronic money; and (ii) Transfer control of the electronic money to another person or cause another person to obtain control of other electronic money as a result of the transfer of the electronic money; and (2) The electronic money, a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic money, or a system in which the electronic money is recorded enables the person readily to identify itself in any way, including by name, identifying number, cryptographic key, office, or account number, as having the powers under paragraph (1) of this subsection. (b) Meaning of exclusive. Subject to subsection (c) of this Code section, a power is exclusive under subparagraphs (a)(1)(B)(i) and (a)(1)(B)(ii) of this Code section even if: (1) The electronic money, a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic money, or a system in which the electronic money is recorded limits the use of the electronic money or has a protocol programmed to cause a change, including a transfer or loss of control; or (2) The power is shared with another person. (c) When power not shared with another person. A power of a person is not shared with another person under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section and the person's power is not exclusive if: (1) The person can exercise the power only if the power also is exercised by the other person; and (2) The other person: (A) Can exercise the power without exercise of the power by the person; or (B) Is the transferor to the person of an interest in the electronic money. (d) Presumption of exclusivity of certain powers. If a person has the powers specified in subparagraphs (a)(1)(B)(i) and (a)(1)(B)(ii) of this Code section, the powers are presumed to be exclusive.

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(e) Control through another person. A person has control of electronic money if another person, other than the transferor to the person of an interest in the electronic money:
(1) Has control of the electronic money and acknowledges that it has control on behalf of the person; or (2) Obtains control of the electronic money after having acknowledged that it will obtain control of the electronic money on behalf of the person."
SECTION 5-44. Said title is further amended by adding new Code Section 11-9-107A, relating to control of controllable electronic records, controllable accounts, or controllable payment intangibles, as follows:
"11-9-107A. Control of controllable electronic record, controllable account, or controllable payment intangible.
(a) Control under Code Section 11-12-105. A secured party has control of a controllable electronic record as provided in Code Section 11-12-105. (b) Control of controllable account and controllable payment intangible. A secured party has control of a controllable account or controllable payment intangible if the secured party has control of the controllable electronic record that evidences the controllable account or controllable payment intangible."
SECTION 5-45. Said title is further amended by adding new Code Section 11-9-107B, relating to no requirement to acknowledge or confirm and no duties, as follows:
"11-9-107B. No requirement to acknowledge or confirm; no duties. (a) No requirement to acknowledge. A person that has control under Code Section 119-104, 11-9-105, or 11-9-105A is not required to acknowledge that it has control on behalf of another person. (b) No duties or confirmation. If a person acknowledges that it has or will obtain control on behalf of another person, unless the person otherwise agrees or law other than this article otherwise provides, the person does not owe any duty to the other person and is not required to confirm the acknowledgment to any other person."
SECTION 5-46. Said title is further amended in subsection (b) of Code Section 11-9-203, relating to attachment and enforceability of security interests, proceeds, supporting obligations, and formal requisites, by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) One of the following conditions is met: (A) The debtor has authenticated signed a security agreement that provides a description of the collateral and, if the security interest covers timber to be cut, a description of the land concerned; (B) The collateral is not a certificated security and is in the possession of the secured party under Code Section 11-9-313 pursuant to the debtor's security agreement;

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(C) The collateral is a certificated security in registered form and the security certificate has been delivered to the secured party under Code Section 11-8-301 pursuant to the debtor's security agreement; or (D) The collateral is controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, controllable payment intangibles, deposit accounts, electronic chattel paper, electronic documents, electronic money, investment property, or letter of credit rights, or electronic documents, and the secured party has control under Code Section 11-7106, 11-9-104, 11-9-105 11-9-105A, 11-9-106, or 11-9-107, or 11-9-107A pursuant to the debtor's security agreement; or (E) The collateral is chattel paper and the secured party has possession and control under Code Section 11-9-314A pursuant to the debtor's security agreement."
SECTION 5-47. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-204, relating to after acquired property and future advances, as follows:
"11-9-204. After acquired property; future advances. (a) After acquired collateral. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a security agreement may create or provide for a security interest in after acquired collateral. (b) When after acquired property clause not effective. Subject to subsection (b.1) of this Code section, a A security interest does not attach under a term constituting an after acquired property clause to:
(1) Consumer goods, other than an accession when given as additional security, unless the debtor acquires rights in them within ten days after the secured party gives value; or (2) A commercial tort claim. (b.1) Limitation on subsection (b) of this Code section. Subsection (b) of this Code section does not prevent a security interest from attaching: (1) To consumer goods as proceeds under subsection (a) of Code Section 11-9-315 or commingled goods under subsection (c) of Code Section 11-9-336; (2) To a commercial tort claim as proceeds under subsection (a) of Code Section 119-315; or (3) Under an after-acquired property clause to property that is proceeds of consumer goods or a commercial tort claim. (c) Future advances and other value. A security agreement may provide that collateral secures, or that accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles, or promissory notes are sold in connection with, future advances or other value, whether or not the advances or value are given pursuant to commitment."
SECTION 5-48. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-9-207, relating to rights and duties of a secured party having possession or control of collateral, by revising the introductory language of subsection (c) as follows:

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"(c) Duties and rights when secured party in possession or control. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, a secured party having possession of collateral or control of collateral under Code Section 11-7-106, 11-9-104, 11-9-105, 11-9-105A, 11-9-106, or 11-9-107, or 11-9-107A:"
SECTION 5-49. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-208, relating to additional duties of a secured party having control of collateral, as follows:
"11-9-208. Additional duties of secured party having control of collateral. (a) Applicability of Code section. This Code section applies to cases in which there is no outstanding secured obligation and the secured party is not committed to make advances, incur obligations, or otherwise give value. (b) Duties of secured party after receiving demand from debtor. Within ten days after receiving an authenticated a signed demand by the debtor:
(1) A secured party having control of a deposit account under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 11-9-104 shall send to the bank with which the deposit account is maintained an authenticated statement a signed record that releases the bank from any further obligation to comply with instructions originated by the secured party; (2) A secured party having control of a deposit account under paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 11-9-104 shall:
(A) Pay the debtor the balance on deposit in the deposit account; or (B) Transfer the balance on deposit into a deposit account in the debtor's name; (3) A secured party, other than a buyer, having control of electronic chattel paper under Code Section 11-9-105 shall: (A) Communicate the authoritative copy of the electronic chattel paper to the debtor or its designated custodian; (B) If the debtor designates a custodian that is the designated custodian with which the authoritative copy of the electronic chattel paper is maintained for the secured party, communicate to the custodian an authenticated record releasing the designated custodian from any further obligation to comply with instructions originated by the secured party and instructing the custodian to comply with instructions originated by the debtor; and (C) Take appropriate action to enable the debtor or its designated custodian to make copies of or revisions to the authoritative copy which add or change an identified assignee of the authoritative copy without the consent of the secured party; (3) A secured party, other than a buyer, having control under Code Section 11-9-105 of an authoritative electronic copy of a record evidencing chattel paper shall transfer control of the electronic copy to the debtor or a person designated by the debtor; (4) A secured party having control of investment property under paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 11-8-106 or subsection (b) of Code Section 11-9-106 shall send to the securities intermediary or commodity intermediary with which the security entitlement or commodity contract is maintained an authenticated a signed record that releases the securities intermediary or commodity intermediary from any

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further obligation to comply with entitlement orders or directions originated by the secured party; (5) A secured party having control of a letter of credit right under Code Section 11-9107 shall send to each person having an unfulfilled obligation to pay or deliver proceeds of the letter of credit to the secured party an authenticated a signed release from any further obligation to pay or deliver proceeds of the letter of credit to the secured party; and (6) A secured party having control of an electronic document shall:
(A) Give control of the electronic document to the debtor or its designated custodian; (B) If the debtor designates a custodian that is the designated custodian with which the authoritative copy of the electronic document is maintained for the secured party, communicate to the custodian an authenticated record releasing the designated custodian from any further obligation to comply with instructions originated by the secured party and instructing the custodian to comply with instructions originated by the debtor; and (C) Take appropriate action to enable the debtor or its designated custodian to make copies of or revisions to the authenticated copy which add or change an identified assignee of the authoritative copy without the consent of the secured party. (6) A secured party having control under Code Section 11-7-106 of an authoritative electronic copy of an electronic document shall transfer control of the electronic copy to the debtor or a person designated by the debtor; (7) A secured party having control under Code Section 11-9-105A of electronic money shall transfer control of the electronic money to the debtor or a person designated by the debtor; and (8) A secured party having control under Code Section 11-12-105 of a controllable electronic record, other than a buyer of a controllable account or controllable payment intangible evidenced by the controllable electronic record, shall transfer control of the controllable electronic record to the debtor or a person designated by the debtor."
SECTION 5-50. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-209, relating to duties of a secured party if account debtor has been notified of assignment, as follows:
"11-9-209. Duties of secured party if account debtor has been notified of assignment.
(a) Applicability of Code section. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, this Code section applies if:
(1) There is no outstanding secured obligation; and (2) The secured party is not committed to make advances, incur obligations, or otherwise give value. (b) Duties of secured party after receiving demand from debtor. Within ten days after receiving an authenticated a signed demand by the debtor, a secured party shall send to an account debtor that has received notification under subsection (a) of Code Section 11-9-406 or subsection (b) of Code Section 11-12-106 of an assignment to the secured

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party as assignee under subsection (a) of Code Section 11-9-406 an authenticated a signed record that releases the account debtor from any further obligation to the secured party. (c) Inapplicability to sales. This Code section does not apply to an assignment constituting the sale of an account, chattel paper, or payment intangible."
SECTION 5-51. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-301, relating to law governing perfection and priority of security interests, as follows:
"11-9-301. Law governing perfection and priority of security interests. Except as otherwise provided in Code Sections 11-9-303 through 11-9-306 11-9-306B, the following rules determine the law governing perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in collateral:
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, while a debtor is located in a jurisdiction, the local law of that jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in collateral; (2) While collateral is located in a jurisdiction, the local law of that jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a possessory security interest in that collateral; (3) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (4) of this Code section, while tangible negotiable tangible documents, goods, instruments, or tangible money, or tangible chattel paper is located in a jurisdiction, the local law of that jurisdiction governs:
(A) Perfection of a security interest in the goods by filing a fixture filing; (B) Perfection of a security interest in timber to be cut; (C) Perfection of a security interest in crops; and (D) The effect of perfection or nonperfection and the priority of a nonpossessory security interest in the collateral; and (4) The local law of the jurisdiction in which the wellhead or minehead is located governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in as-extracted collateral."
SECTION 5-52. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-9-304, relating to law governing perfection and priority of security interests in deposit accounts, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Law of bank's jurisdiction governs. The local law of a bank's jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in a deposit account maintained with that bank even if the transaction does not bear any relation to the bank's jurisdiction."
SECTION 5-53. Said title is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 11-9-305, relating to law governing perfection and priority of security interests in investment property, by deleting "and" at the end of paragraph (3), by substituting "; and" for the period at the end of paragraph (4), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:

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"(5) Paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection apply even if the transaction does not bear any relation to the jurisdiction."
SECTION 5-54. Said title is further amended by adding new Code Section 11-9-306A, relating to law governing perfection and priority of security interests in chattel paper, as follows:
"11-9-306A. Law governing perfection and priority of security interests in chattel paper.
(a) Chattel paper evidenced by authoritative electronic copy. Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, if chattel paper is evidenced only by an authoritative electronic copy of the chattel paper or is evidenced by an authoritative electronic copy and an authoritative tangible copy, the local law of the chattel paper's jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in the chattel paper, even if the transaction does not bear any relation to the chattel paper's jurisdiction. (b) Chattel paper's jurisdiction. The following rules determine the chattel paper's jurisdiction under this Code section:
(1) If the authoritative electronic copy of the record evidencing chattel paper, or a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic copy and readily available for review, expressly provides that a particular jurisdiction is the chattel paper's jurisdiction for purposes of this part, this article, or this title, that jurisdiction is the chattel paper's jurisdiction; (2) If paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply and the rules of the system in which the authoritative electronic copy is recorded are readily available for review and expressly provide that a particular jurisdiction is the chattel paper's jurisdiction for purposes of this part, this article, or this title, that jurisdiction is the chattel paper's jurisdiction; (3) If paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection do not apply and the authoritative electronic copy, or a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic copy and readily available for review, expressly provides that the chattel paper is governed by the law of a particular jurisdiction, that jurisdiction is the chattel paper's jurisdiction; (4) If paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection do not apply and the rules of the system in which the authoritative electronic copy is recorded are readily available for review and expressly provide that the chattel paper or the system is governed by the law of a particular jurisdiction, that jurisdiction is the chattel paper's jurisdiction; and (5) If paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subsection do not apply, the chattel paper's jurisdiction is the jurisdiction in which the debtor is located. (c) Chattel paper evidenced by authoritative tangible copy. If an authoritative tangible copy of a record evidences chattel paper and the chattel paper is not evidenced by an authoritative electronic copy, while the authoritative tangible copy of the record evidencing chattel paper is located in a jurisdiction, the local law of that jurisdiction governs:

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(1) Perfection of a security interest in the chattel paper by possession under Code Section 11-9-314A; and (2) The effect of perfection or nonperfection and the priority of a security interest in the chattel paper. (d) When perfection governed by law of jurisdiction where debtor located. The local law of the jurisdiction in which the debtor is located governs perfection of a security interest in chattel paper by filing."
SECTION 5-55. Said title is further amended by adding new Code Section 11-9-306B, relating to law governing perfection and priority of security interests in controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, and controllable payment intangibles, as follows:
"11-9-306B. Law governing perfection and priority of security interests in controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, and controllable payment intangibles.
(a) Governing law: general rules. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the local law of the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction specified in subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 11-12-107 governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in a controllable electronic record and a security interest in a controllable account or controllable payment intangible evidenced by the controllable electronic record. (b) When perfection governed by law of jurisdiction where debtor located. The local law of the jurisdiction in which the debtor is located governs:
(1) Perfection of a security interest in a controllable account, controllable electronic record, or controllable payment intangible by filing; and (2) Automatic perfection of a security interest in a controllable payment intangible created by a sale of the controllable payment intangible."
SECTION 5-56. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-9-310, relating to when filing is required to perfect security interest or agricultural lien and security interests and agricultural liens to which filing provisions do not apply, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Exceptions; filing not necessary. The filing of a financing statement is not necessary to perfect a security interest:
(1) That is perfected under subsection (d), (e), (f), or (g) of Code Section 11-9-308; (2) That is perfected under Code Section 11-9-309 when it attaches; (3) In property subject to a statute, regulation, or treaty described in subsection (a) of Code Section 11-9-311; (4) In goods in possession of a bailee which is perfected under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 11-9-312; (5) In certificated securities, documents, goods, or instruments which is perfected without filing, control, or possession under subsection (e), (f), or (g) of Code Section 11-9-312;

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(6) In collateral in the secured party's possession under Code Section 11-9-313; (7) In a certificated security which is perfected by delivery of the security certificate to the secured party under Code Section 11-9-313; (8) In controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, controllable payment intangibles, deposit accounts, electronic chattel paper, electronic documents, investment property, or letter of credit rights which is perfected by control under Code Section 11-9-314; (8.1) In chattel paper which is perfected by possession and control under Code Section 11-9-314A; (9) In proceeds which is perfected under Code Section 11-9-315; or (10) That is perfected under Code Section 11-9-316."
SECTION 5-57. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-312, relating to perfection of security interests in chattel paper, deposit accounts, documents, goods covered by documents, instruments, investment property, letter of credit rights, and money; perfection by permissive filing; and temporary perfection without filing or transfer of possession, as follows:
"11-9-312. Perfection of security interests in chattel paper, controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, controllable payment intangibles, deposit accounts, negotiable documents, goods covered by documents, instruments, investment property, letter of credit rights, and money; perfection by permissive filing; temporary perfection without filing or transfer of possession.
(a) Perfection by filing permitted. A security interest in chattel paper, negotiable documents, controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, controllable payment intangibles, instruments, or investment property, or negotiable documents may be perfected by filing. (b) Control or possession of certain collateral. Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 11-9-315 for proceeds:
(1) A security interest in a deposit account may be perfected only by control under Code Section 11-9-314; (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 11-9-308, a security interest in a letter of credit right may be perfected only by control under Code Section 11-9-314; and (3) A security interest in tangible money may be perfected only by the secured party's taking possession under Code Section 11-9-313; and (4) A security interest in electronic money may be perfected only by control under Code Section 11-9-314. (c) Goods covered by negotiable document. While goods are in the possession of a bailee that has issued a negotiable document covering the goods: (1) A security interest in the goods may be perfected by perfecting a security interest in the document; and

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(2) A security interest perfected in the document has priority over any security interest that becomes perfected in the goods by another method during that time. (d) Goods covered by nonnegotiable document. While goods are in the possession of a bailee that has issued a nonnegotiable document covering the goods, a security interest in the goods may be perfected by: (1) Issuance of a document in the name of the secured party; (2) The bailee's receipt of notification of the secured party's interest; or (3) Filing as to the goods. (e) Temporary perfection; new value. A security interest in certificated securities, negotiable documents, or instruments is perfected without filing or the taking of possession or control for a period of 20 days from the time it attaches to the extent that it arises for new value given under an authenticated a signed security agreement. (f) Temporary perfection; goods or documents made available to debtor. A perfected security interest in a negotiable document or goods in possession of a bailee, other than one that has issued a negotiable document for the goods, remains perfected for 20 days without filing if the secured party makes available to the debtor the goods or documents representing the goods for the purpose of: (1) Ultimate sale or exchange; or (2) Loading, unloading, storing, shipping, transshipping, manufacturing, processing, or otherwise dealing with them in a manner preliminary to their sale or exchange. (g) Temporary perfection; delivery of security certificate or instrument to debtor. A perfected security interest in a certificated security or instrument remains perfected for 20 days without filing if the secured party delivers the security certificate or instrument to the debtor for the purpose of: (1) Ultimate sale or exchange; or (2) Presentation, collection, enforcement, renewal, or registration of transfer. (h) Expiration of temporary perfection. After the 20 day period specified in subsection (e), (f), or (g) of this Code section expires, perfection depends upon compliance with this article."
SECTION 5-58. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-9-313, relating to when possession by or delivery to a secured party perfects security interest without filing, by revising subsections (a), (c), and (d) as follows:
"(a) Perfection by possession or delivery. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a secured party may perfect a security interest in tangible negotiable documents, goods, instruments, negotiable tangible documents, or tangible money, or tangible chattel paper by taking possession of the collateral. A secured party may perfect a security interest in certificated securities by taking delivery of the certificated securities under Code Section 11-8-301." "(c) Collateral in possession of person other than debtor. With respect to collateral other than certificated securities and goods covered by a document, a secured party takes possession of collateral in the possession of a person other than the debtor, the secured

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party, or a lessee of the collateral from the debtor in the ordinary course of the debtor's business, when:
(1) The person in possession authenticates signs a record acknowledging that it holds possession of the collateral for the secured party's benefit; or (2) The person takes possession of the collateral after having authenticated signed a record acknowledging that it will hold possession of the collateral for the secured party's benefit. (d) Time of perfection by possession; continuation of perfection. If perfection of a security interest depends upon possession of the collateral by a secured party, perfection occurs no not earlier than the time the secured party takes possession and continues only while the secured party retains possession."
SECTION 5-59. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-314, relating to perfection by control, as follows:
"11-9-314. Perfection by control. (a) Perfection by control. A security interest in investment property, deposit accounts, letter of credit rights, electronic chattel paper, or electronic documents controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, controllable payment intangibles, deposit accounts, electronic documents, electronic money, investment property, or letter of credit rights may be perfected by control of the collateral under Code Section 11-7-106, 11-9104, 11-9-105, 11-9-105A, 11-9-106, or 11-9-107, or 11-9-107A. (b) Specified collateral; time of perfection by control; continuation of perfection. A security interest in deposit accounts, electronic chattel paper, letter of credit rights, or electronic documents controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, controllable payment intangibles, deposit accounts, electronic documents, electronic money, or letter of credit rights is perfected by control under Code Section 11-7-106, 11-9-104, 11-9-105, 11-9-105A, or 11-9-107, or 11-9-107A when not earlier than the time the secured party obtains control and remains perfected by control only while the secured party retains control. (c) Investment property; time of perfection by control; continuation of perfection. A security interest in investment property is perfected by control under Code Section 119-106 from not earlier than the time the secured party obtains control and remains perfected by control until:
(1) The secured party does not have control; and (2) One of the following occurs:
(A) If the collateral is a certificated security, the debtor has or acquires possession of the security certificate; (B) If the collateral is an uncertificated security, the issuer has registered or registers the debtor as the registered owner; or (C) If the collateral is a security entitlement, the debtor is or becomes the entitlement holder."

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SECTION 5-60. Said title is further amended by adding new Code Section 11-9-314A, relating to perfection by possession and control of chattel paper, as follows:
"11-9-314A. Perfection by possession and control of chattel paper. (a) Perfection by possession and control. A secured party may perfect a security interest in chattel paper by taking possession of each authoritative tangible copy of the record evidencing the chattel paper and obtaining control of each authoritative electronic copy of the electronic record evidencing the chattel paper. (b) Time of perfection; continuation of perfection. A security interest is perfected under subsection (a) of this Code section not earlier than the time the secured party takes possession and obtains control and remains perfected under subsection (a) of this Code section only while the secured party retains possession and control. (c) Application of Code Section 11-9-313 to perfection by possession of chattel paper. Subsections (c) and (f) through (i) of Code Section 11-9-313 apply to perfection by possession of an authoritative tangible copy of a record evidencing chattel paper."
SECTION 5-61. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-9-316, relating to effect of change in governing law, by revising subsection (a) and (f) as follows:
"(a) General rule; effect on perfection of change in governing law. A security interest perfected pursuant to the law of the jurisdiction designated in paragraph (1) of Code Section 11-9-301, or subsection (c) of Code Section 11-9-305, subsection (d) of Code Section 11-9-306A, or subsection (b) of Code Section 11-9-306B remains perfected until the earliest of:
(1) The time perfection would have ceased under the law of that jurisdiction; (2) The expiration of four months after a change of the debtor's location to another jurisdiction; or (3) The expiration of one year after a transfer of collateral to a person that thereby becomes a debtor and is located in another jurisdiction." "(f) Change in jurisdiction of chattel paper, controllable electronic record, bank, issuer, nominated person, securities intermediary, or commodity intermediary. A security interest in chattel paper, controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, controllable payment intangibles, deposit accounts, letter of credit rights, or investment property which is perfected under the law of the chattel paper's jurisdiction, the controllable electronic record's jurisdiction, the bank's jurisdiction, the issuer's jurisdiction, a nominated person's jurisdiction, the securities intermediary's jurisdiction, or the commodity intermediary's jurisdiction, as applicable, remains perfected until the earlier of: (1) The time the security interest would have become unperfected under the law of that jurisdiction; or (2) The expiration of four months after a change of the applicable jurisdiction to another jurisdiction."

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SECTION 5-62. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-317, relating to interests that take priority over or take free of security interest or agricultural lien, as follows:
"11-9-317. Interests that take priority over or take free of security interest or agricultural lien.
(a) Conflicting security interests and rights of lien creditors. A security interest or agricultural lien is subordinate to the rights of:
(1) A person entitled to priority under Code Section 11-9-322; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, a person that becomes a lien creditor before the earlier of the time:
(A) The security interest or agricultural lien is perfected; or (B) A financing statement covering the collateral is filed. (b) Buyers that receive delivery. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, a buyer, other than a secured party, of tangible chattel paper, tangible documents, goods, instruments, tangible documents, or a certificated security takes free of a security interest or agricultural lien if the buyer gives value and receives delivery of the collateral without knowledge of the security interest or agricultural lien and before it is perfected. (c) Lessees that receive delivery. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, a lessee of goods takes free of a security interest or agricultural lien if the lessee gives value and receives delivery of the collateral without knowledge of the security interest or agricultural lien and before it is perfected. (d) Licensees and buyers of certain collateral. Subject to subsections (f) through (i) of this Code section, a A licensee of a general intangible or a buyer, other than a secured party, of collateral other than tangible chattel paper, tangible documents, electronic money, goods, instruments, tangible documents, or a certificated security takes free of a security interest if the licensee or buyer gives value without knowledge of the security interest and before it is perfected. (e) Purchase money security interest. Except as otherwise provided in Code Sections 11-9-320 and 11-9-321, if a person files a financing statement with respect to a purchase money security interest before or within 20 days after the debtor receives delivery of the collateral, the security interest takes priority over the rights of a buyer, lessee, or lien creditor which arise between the time the security interest attaches and the time of filing. (f) Buyers of chattel paper. A buyer, other than a secured party, of chattel paper takes free of a security interest if, without knowledge of the security interest and before it is perfected, the buyer gives value and: (1) Receives delivery of each authoritative tangible copy of the record evidencing the chattel paper; and (2) If each authoritative electronic copy of the record evidencing the chattel paper can be subjected to control under Code Section 11-9-105, obtains control of each authoritative electronic copy. (g) Buyers of electronic documents. A buyer of an electronic document takes free of a security interest if, without knowledge of the security interest and before it is perfected,

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the buyer gives value and, if each authoritative electronic copy of the document can be subjected to control under Code Section 11-7-106, obtains control of each authoritative electronic copy. (h) Buyers of controllable electronic records. A buyer of a controllable electronic record takes free of a security interest if, without knowledge of the security interest and before it is perfected, the buyer gives value and obtains control of the controllable electronic record. (i) Buyers of controllable accounts and controllable payment intangibles. A buyer, other than a secured party, of a controllable account or a controllable payment intangible takes free of a security interest if, without knowledge of the security interest and before it is perfected, the buyer gives value and obtains control of the controllable account or controllable payment intangible."
SECTION 5-63. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-9-323, relating to future advances, by revising subsections (c) and (e) as follows:
"(c) Buyer of goods. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, a buyer of goods other than a buyer in ordinary course of business takes free of a security interest to the extent that it secures advances made after the earlier of:
(1) The time the secured party acquires knowledge of the buyer's purchase; or (2) Forty-five days after the purchase." "(e) Lessee of goods. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, a lessee of goods, other than a lessee in ordinary course of business, takes the leasehold interest free of a security interest to the extent that it secures advances made after the earlier of: (1) The time the secured party acquires knowledge of the lease; or (2) Forty-five days after the lease contract becomes enforceable."
SECTION 5-64. Said title is further amended by adding new Code Section 11-9-326A, relating to priority of security interests in controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, and controllable payment intangibles, as follows:
"11-9-326A. Priority of security interest in controllable account, controllable electronic record, and controllable payment intangible.
A security interest in a controllable account, controllable electronic record, or controllable payment intangible held by a secured party having control of the account, electronic record, or payment intangible has priority over a conflicting security interest held by a secured party that does not have control."
SECTION 5-65. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-330, relating to priority of purchaser of chattel paper or instrument, as follows:

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"11-9-330. Priority of purchaser of chattel paper or instrument. (a) Purchaser's priority; security interest claimed merely as proceeds. A purchaser of chattel paper has priority over a security interest in the chattel paper which is claimed merely as proceeds of inventory subject to a security interest if:
(1) In good faith and in the ordinary course of the purchaser's business, the purchaser gives new value, and takes possession of each authoritative tangible copy of the record evidencing the chattel paper, or and obtains control of under Code Section 11-9-105 of each authoritative electronic copy of the record evidencing the chattel paper under Code Section 11-9-105; and (2) The chattel paper does authoritative copies of the record evidencing the chattel paper do not indicate that it the chattel paper has been assigned to an identified assignee other than the purchaser. (b) Purchaser's priority; other security interests. A purchaser of chattel paper has priority over a security interest in the chattel paper which is claimed other than merely as proceeds of inventory subject to a security interest if the purchaser gives new value, and takes possession of each authoritative tangible copy of the record evidencing the chattel paper, or and obtains control of under Code Section 11-9-105 of each authoritative electronic copy of the record evidencing the chattel paper under Code Section 11-9-105 in good faith, in the ordinary course of the purchaser's business, and without knowledge that the purchase violates the rights of the secured party. (c) Chattel paper purchaser's priority in proceeds. Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 11-9-327, a purchaser having priority in chattel paper under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section also has priority in proceeds of the chattel paper to the extent that: (1) Code Section 11-9-322 provides for priority in the proceeds; or (2) The proceeds consist of the specific goods covered by the chattel paper or cash proceeds of the specific goods, even if the purchaser's security interest in the proceeds is unperfected. (d) Instrument purchaser's priority. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 11-9-331, a purchaser of an instrument has priority over a security interest in the instrument perfected by a method other than possession if the purchaser gives value and takes possession of the instrument in good faith and without knowledge that the purchase violates the rights of the secured party. (e) Holder of purchase money security interest gives new value. For purposes of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, the holder of a purchase money security interest in inventory gives new value for chattel paper constituting proceeds of the inventory. (f) Indication of assignment gives knowledge. For purposes of subsections (b) and (d) of this Code section, if the authoritative copies of the record evidencing chattel paper or an instrument indicates indicate that it the chattel paper or instrument has been assigned to an identified secured party other than the purchaser, a purchaser of the chattel paper or instrument has knowledge that the purchase violates the rights of the secured party."

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SECTION 5-66. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-331, relating to priority of rights of purchasers of instruments, documents, and securities under other articles, and priority of interests in financial assets and security entitlements under Article 8 of this title, as follows:
"11-9-331. Priority of rights of purchasers of instruments, controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, controllable payment intangibles, documents, instruments, and securities under other articles; priority of interests in financial assets and security entitlements and protection against assertion of claim under Article Articles 8 and 12 of this title.
(a) Rights under Articles 3, 7, and 8, and 12 of this title not limited. This article does not limit the rights of a holder in due course of a negotiable instrument, a holder to which a negotiable document of title has been duly negotiated, or a protected purchaser of a security, or a qualifying purchaser of a controllable account, controllable electronic record, or controllable payment intangible. These holders or purchasers take priority over an earlier security interest, even if perfected, to the extent provided in Articles 3, 7, and 8, and 12 of this title. (b) Protection under Article Articles 8 and 12 of this title. This article does not limit the rights of or impose liability on a person to the extent that the person is protected against the assertion of a claim under Article 8 or 12 of this title. (c) Filing not notice. Filing under this article does not constitute notice of a claim or defense to the holders or purchasers or persons described in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 5-67. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-332, relating to transfers of money and transfers of funds from deposit account, as follows:
"11-9-332. Transfer of money; transfer of funds from deposit account. (a) Transferee of tangible money. A transferee of tangible money takes the money free of a security interest unless the transferee acts if the transferee receives possession of the money without acting in collusion with the debtor in violating the rights of the secured party. (b) Transferee of funds from deposit account. A transferee of funds from a deposit account takes the funds free of a security interest in the deposit account unless the transferee acts if the transferee receives the funds without acting in collusion with the debtor in violating the rights of the secured party. (c) Transferee of electronic money. A transferee of electronic money takes the money free of a security interest if the transferee obtains control of the money without acting in collusion with the debtor in violating the rights of the secured party."
SECTION 5-68. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-406, relating to discharges of account debtors, notifications of assignment, identification and proof of assignment, and

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restrictions on assignment of accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles, and promissory notes ineffective, as follows:
"11-9-406. Discharge of account debtor; notification of assignment; identification and proof of assignment; restrictions on assignment of accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles, and promissory notes ineffective.
(a) Discharge of account debtor; effect of notification. Subject to subsections (b) through (i) and (j) of this Code section, an account debtor on an account, chattel paper, or a payment intangible may discharge its obligation by paying the assignor until, but not after, the account debtor receives a notification, authenticated signed by the assignor or the assignee, that the amount due or to become due has been assigned and that payment is to be made to the assignee. After receipt of the notification, the account debtor may discharge its obligation by paying the assignee and may not discharge the obligation by paying the assignor. (b) When notification ineffective. Subject to subsection subsections (h) and (j) of this Code section, notification is ineffective under subsection (a) of this Code section:
(1) If it does not reasonably identify the rights assigned; (2) To the extent that an agreement between an account debtor and a seller of a payment intangible limits the account debtor's duty to pay a person other than the seller and the limitation is effective under law other than this article; or (3) At the option of an account debtor, if the notification notifies the account debtor to make less than the full amount of any installment or other periodic payment to the assignee, even if:
(A) Only a portion of the account, chattel paper, or payment intangible has been assigned to that assignee; (B) A portion has been assigned to another assignee; or (C) The account debtor knows that the assignment to that assignee is limited. (c) Proof of assignment. Subject to subsection subsections (h) and (j) of this Code section, if requested by the account debtor, an assignee shall seasonably furnish reasonable proof that the assignment has been made. Unless the assignee complies, the account debtor may discharge its obligation by paying the assignor, even if the account debtor has received a notification under subsection (a) of this Code section. (d) Term restricting assignment generally ineffective. In this subsection, the term 'promissory note' includes a negotiable instrument that evidences chattel paper. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this Code section and Code Sections 11-2A303, 11-9-407, and 53-12-80 through 53-12-83 and subject to subsection (h) of this Code section, a term in an agreement between an account debtor and an assignor or in a promissory note shall be is ineffective to the extent that it: (1) Prohibits, restricts, or requires the consent of the account debtor or person obligated on the promissory note to the assignment or transfer of, or the creation, attachment, perfection, or enforcement of a security interest in, the account, chattel paper, payment intangible, or promissory note; or (2) Provides that the assignment, transfer, creation, attachment, perfection, or enforcement of the security interest may give rise to a default, breach, right of

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recoupment, claim, defense, termination, right of termination, or remedy under the account, chattel paper, payment intangible, or promissory note. (e) Inapplicability of subsection (d) of this Code section to certain sales. Subsection (d) of this Code section does not apply to the sale of a payment intangible or promissory note, other than a sale pursuant to a disposition under Code Section 11-9-610 or an acceptance of collateral under Code Section 11-9-620. (f) Legal restrictions on assignment generally ineffective. Except as otherwise provided in Code Sections 11-2A-303 and 11-9-407 and subject to subsections (h) and (i) of this Code section, a rule of law, statute, or regulation that prohibits, restricts, or requires the consent of a government, governmental body or official, or account debtor to the assignment or transfer of, or creation of a security interest in, an account or chattel paper is ineffective to the extent that the rule of law, statute, or regulation: (1) Prohibits, restricts, or requires the consent of the government, governmental body or official, or account debtor to the assignment or transfer of, or the creation, attachment, perfection, or enforcement of a security interest, in the account or chattel paper; or (2) Provides that the assignment, transfer, creation, attachment, perfection, or enforcement of the security interest may give rise to a default, breach, right of recoupment, claim, defense, termination, right of termination, or remedy under the account or chattel paper. (g) Paragraph (3) of subsection (b) not waivable. Subject to subsection subsections (h) and (j) of this Code section, an account debtor may not waive or vary its option under paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (h) Rule for individual under other law. This Code section is subject to law other than this article which establishes a different rule for an account debtor who is an individual and who incurred the obligation primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. (i) Inapplicability to health care insurance receivable. This Code section does not apply to an assignment of a health care insurance receivable. (j) Inapplicability of certain subsections. Subsections (a), (b), (c), and (g) of this Code section do not apply to a controllable account or controllable payment intangible."
SECTION 5-69. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-9-408, relating to restrictions on assignment of promissory notes, health care insurance receivables, and certain general intangibles ineffective, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e) 'Promissory note.' In this Code section, the term 'promissory note' includes a negotiable instrument that evidences chattel paper."
SECTION 5-70. Said title is further amended in Code Section 11-9-601, relating to rights after default, judicial enforcement and consignors or buyers of accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles, or promissory notes, by revising subsection (b) as follows:

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"(b) Rights and duties of secured party in possession or control. A secured party in possession of collateral or control of collateral under Code Section 11-7-106, 11-9-104, 11-9-105, 11-9-105A, 11-9-106, or 11-9-107, or 11-9-107A has the rights and duties provided in Code Section 11-9-207."
SECTION 5-71. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-605, relating to unknown debtors or secondary obligors, as follows:
"11-9-605. Unknown debtor or secondary obligor. (a) In general: no duty owed by secured party. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a A secured party does not owe a duty based on its status as secured party:
(1) To a person that is a debtor or obligor, unless the secured party knows: (A) That the person is a debtor or obligor; (B) The identity of the person; and (C) How to communicate with the person; or
(2) To a secured party or lienholder that has filed a financing statement against a person, unless the secured party knows:
(A) That the person is a debtor; and (B) The identity of the person. (b) Exception: secured party owes duty to debtor or obligor. A secured party owes a duty based on its status as a secured party to a person if, at the time the secured party obtains control of collateral that is a controllable account, controllable electronic record, or controllable payment intangible or at the time the security interest attaches to the collateral, whichever is later: (1) The person is a debtor or obligor; and (2) The secured party knows that the information in subparagraphs (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), or (a)(1)(C) of this Code section relating to the person is not provided by the collateral, a record attached to or logically associated with the collateral, or the system in which the collateral is recorded."
SECTION 5-72. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-613, relating to consents and the form of notification before disposition of collateral, as follows:
"11-9-613. Contents and form of notification before disposition of collateral; general.
(a) Contents and form of notification. Except in a consumer goods transaction, the following rules apply:
(1) The contents of a notification of disposition are sufficient if the notification: (A) Describes the debtor and the secured party; (B) Describes the collateral that is the subject of the intended disposition; (C) States the method of intended disposition;

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(D) States that the debtor is entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness and states the charge, if any, for an accounting; and (E) States the time and place of a public disposition or the time after which any other disposition is to be made; (2) Whether the contents of a notification that lacks any of the information specified in paragraph (1) of this Code section subsection are nevertheless sufficient is a question of fact; (3) The contents of a notification providing substantially the information specified in paragraph (1) of this Code section subsection are sufficient, even if the notification includes: (A) Information not specified by that paragraph; or (B) Minor errors that are not seriously misleading; (4) A particular phrasing of the notification is not required; and (5) The following form of notification and the form appearing in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 11-9-614, when completed in accordance with the instructions in subsection (b) of this Code section and subsection (b) of Code Section 11-9-614, each provides sufficient information:
NOTIFICATION OF DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL
To: (Name of debtor, obligor, or other person to which the notification is sent) From: (Name, address, and telephone number of secured party) Name of Debtor(s): (Include only if debtor(s) is (are) not an addressee) (For a public disposition:) We will sell (or lease or license, as applicable) the (describe collateral) to the highest qualified bidder in public as follows: Day and date: _______________________ Time: _______________________ Place: _______________________ (For a private disposition:) We will sell (or lease or license, as applicable) the (describe collateral) privately sometime after (day and date). You are entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness secured by the property that we intend to sell (or lease or license, as applicable) (for a charge of $__________). You may request an accounting by calling us at (telephone number).
'NOTIFICATION OF DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL
To: (Name of debtor, obligor, or other person to which the notification is sent) From: (Name, address, and telephone number of secured party)
{1} Name of any debtor that is not an addressee: (Name of each debtor) {2} We will sell (describe collateral) (to the highest qualified bidder) at public sale. A sale could include a lease or license. The sale will be held as follows:
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___________(Time) ___________(Place) {3} We will sell (describe collateral) at private sale sometime after (date). A sale could include a lease or license. {4} You are entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness secured by the property that we intend to sell or, as applicable, lease or license. {5} If you request an accounting you must pay a charge of $ (amount). {6} You may request an accounting by calling us at (telephone number).' (b) Instructions for form of notification. The following instructions apply to the form of notification in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section: (1) The instructions in this subsection refer to the numbers in braces before items in the form of notification in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section. Do not include the numbers or braces in the notification. The numbers and braces are used only for the purpose of these instructions; (2) Include and complete item {1} only if there is a debtor that is not an addressee of the notification and list the name or names; (3) Include and complete either item {2}, if the notification relates to a public disposition of the collateral, or item {3}, if the notification relates to a private disposition of the collateral. If item {2} is included, include the words 'to the highest qualified bidder' only if applicable; (4) Include and complete items {4} and {6}; and (5) Include and complete item {5} only if the sender will charge the recipient for an accounting."
SECTION 5-73. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-614, relating to contents and the form of notification before disposition of collateral in a consumer goods transaction, as follows:
"11-9-614. Contents and form of notification before disposition of collateral; consumer goods transaction.
(a) Contents and form of notification. In a consumer goods transaction, the following rules apply:
(1) A notification of disposition must provide the following information: (A) The information specified in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 119-613; (B) A description of any liability for a deficiency of the person to which the notification is sent; (C) A telephone number from which the amount that must be paid to the secured party to redeem the collateral under Code Section 11-9-623 is available; and (D) A telephone number or mailing address from which additional information concerning the disposition and the obligation secured is available;
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(3) The following form of notification, when completed in accordance with the instructions in subsection (b) of this Code section, provides sufficient information:
(Name and address of secured party) (Date)
NOTICE OF OUR PLAN TO SELL PROPERTY
(Name and address of any obligor who is also a debtor) Subject: (Identification of transaction) We have your (describe collateral), because you broke promises in our agreement. (For a public disposition:) We will sell (describe collateral) at public sale. A sale could include a lease or license. The sale will be held as follows: Date: _______________________ Time: _______________________ Place: _______________________ You may attend the sale and bring bidders if you want. (For a private disposition:) We will sell (describe collateral) at private sale sometime after (date). A sale could include a lease or license. The money that we get from the sale (after paying our costs) will reduce the amount you owe. If we get less money than you owe, you (will or will not, as applicable) still owe us the difference. If we get more money than you owe, you will get the extra money, unless we must pay it to someone else. You can get the property back at any time before we sell it by paying us the full amount you owe (not just the past due payments), including our expenses. To learn the exact amount you must pay, call us at (telephone number). If you want us to explain to you in writing how we have figured the amount that you owe us, you may call us at (telephone number) or write us at (secured party's address) and request a written explanation. (We will charge you $__________ for the explanation if we sent you another written explanation of the amount you owe us within the last six months.) If you need more information about the sale call us at (telephone number) or write us at (secured party's address). We are sending this notice to the following other people who have an interest in (describe collateral) or who owe money under your agreement: (Names of all other debtors and obligors, if any);
'(Name and address of secured party) (Date)
NOTICE OF OUR PLAN TO SELL PROPERTY
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Subject: (Identify transaction) We have your (describe collateral), because you broke promises in our agreement.
{1} We will sell (describe collateral) at public sale. A sale could include a lease or license. The sale will be held as follows:
___________(Date) ___________(Time) ___________(Place) You may attend the sale and bring bidders if you want. {2} We will sell (describe collateral) at private sale sometime after (date). A sale could include a lease or license. {3} The money that we get from the sale, after paying our costs, will reduce the amount you owe. If we get less money than you owe, you (will or will not, as applicable) still owe us the difference. If we get more money than you owe, you will get the extra money, unless we must pay it to someone else. {4} You can get the property back at any time before we sell it by paying us the full amount you owe, not just the past due payments, including our expenses. To learn the exact amount you must pay, call us at (telephone number). {5} If you want us to explain to you in (writing) (writing or in (description of electronic record)) (description of electronic record) how we have figured the amount that you owe us, {6} call us at (telephone number) (or) (write us at (secured party's address)) (or contact us by (description of electronic communication method)) {7} and request (a written explanation) (a written explanation or an explanation in (description of electronic record)) (an explanation in (description of electronic record)). {8} We will charge you $(amount) for the explanation if we sent you another written explanation of the amount you owe us within the last six months. {9} If you need more information about the sale (call us at (telephone number)) (or) (write us at (secured party's address)) (or contact us by (description of electronic communication method)). {10} We are sending this notice to the following other people who have an interest in (describe collateral) or who owe money under your agreement: (Names of all other debtors and obligors, if any)' (4) A notification in the form of paragraph (3) of this Code section subsection is sufficient, even if additional information appears at the end of the form; (5) A notification in the form of paragraph (3) of this Code section subsection is sufficient, even if it includes errors in information not required by paragraph (1) of this Code section subsection, unless the error is misleading with respect to rights arising under this article; and (6) If a notification under this Code section is not in the form of paragraph (3) of this Code section subsection, law other than this article determines the effect of including information not required by paragraph (1) of this Code section subsection. (b) Instructions for form of notification. The following instructions apply to the form of notification in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section:

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(1) The instructions in this subsection refer to the numbers in braces before items in the form of notification in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section. Do not include the numbers or braces in the notification. The numbers and braces are used only for the purpose of these instructions; (2) Include and complete either item {1}, if the notification relates to a public disposition of the collateral, or item {2}, if the notification relates to a private disposition of the collateral; (3) Include and complete items {3}, {4}, {5}, {6}, and {7}; (4) In item {5}, include and complete any one of the three alternative methods for the explanation -- writing, writing or electronic record, or electronic record; (5) In item {6}, include the telephone number. In addition, the sender may include and complete either or both of the two additional alternative methods of communication -- writing or electronic communication -- for the recipient of the notification to communicate with the sender. Neither of the two additional methods of communication is required to be included; (6) In item {7}, include and complete the method or methods for the explanation -- writing, writing or electronic record, or electronic record -- included in item {5}; (7) Include and complete item {8} only if a written explanation is included in item {5} as a method for communicating the explanation and the sender will charge the recipient for another written explanation; (8) In item {9}, include either the telephone number or the address or both the telephone number and the address. In addition, the sender may include and complete the additional method of communication -- electronic communication -- for the recipient of the notification to communicate with the sender. The additional method of electronic communication is not required to be included; and (9) If item {10} does not apply, insert 'None' after 'agreement:'."
SECTION 5-74. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-616, relating to explanations of calculation of surplus or deficiency, as follows:
"11-9-616. Explanation of calculation of surplus or deficiency. (a) Definitions. As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Explanation' means a writing record that: (A) States the amount of the surplus or deficiency; (B) Provides an explanation in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section of how the secured party calculated the surplus or deficiency; (C) States, if applicable, that future debits, credits, charges, including additional credit service charges or interest, rebates, and expenses may affect the amount of the surplus or deficiency; and (D) Provides a telephone number or mailing address from which additional information concerning the transaction is available.
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(B) Requesting that the recipient provide an explanation; and (C) Sent after disposition of the collateral under Code Section 11-9-610. (b) Explanation of calculation. In a consumer goods transaction in which the debtor is entitled to a surplus or a consumer obligor is liable for a deficiency under Code Section 11-9-615, the secured party shall: (1) Send an explanation to the debtor or consumer obligor, as applicable, after the disposition and: (A) Before or when the secured party accounts to the debtor and pays any surplus or first makes written demand in a record on the consumer obligor after the disposition for payment of the deficiency; and (B) Within 14 days after receipt of a request; or (2) In the case of a consumer obligor who is liable for a deficiency, within 14 days after receipt of a request, send to the consumer obligor a record waiving the secured party's right to a deficiency. (c) Required information. To comply with subparagraph (a)(1)(B) of this Code section, a writing an explanation must provide the following information in the following order: (1) The aggregate amount of obligations secured by the security interest under which the disposition was made, and, if the amount reflects a rebate of unearned interest or credit service charge, an indication of that fact, calculated as of a specified date: (A) If the secured party takes or receives possession of the collateral after default, not more than 35 days before the secured party takes or receives possession; or (B) If the secured party takes or receives possession of the collateral before default or does not take possession of the collateral, not more than 35 days before the disposition; (2) The amount of proceeds of the disposition; (3) The aggregate amount of the obligations after deducting the amount of proceeds; (4) The amount, in the aggregate or by type, and types of expenses, including expenses of retaking, holding, preparing for disposition, processing, and disposing of the collateral, and attorney's fees secured by the collateral which are known to the secured party and relate to the current disposition; (5) The amount, in the aggregate or by type, and types of credits, including rebates of interest or credit service charges, to which the obligor is known to be entitled and which are not reflected in the amount in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and (6) The amount of the surplus or deficiency. (d) Substantial compliance. A particular phrasing of the explanation is not required. An explanation complying substantially with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section is sufficient, even if it includes minor errors that are not seriously misleading. (e) Charges for responses. A debtor or consumer obligor is entitled without charge to one response to a request under this Code section during any six-month period in which the secured party did not send to the debtor or consumer obligor an explanation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. The secured party may require payment of a charge not exceeding $10.00 for each additional response."

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SECTION 5-75. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 11-9-628, relating to nonliability and limitation on liability of secured parties and liability of secondary obligors, as follows:
"11-9-628. Nonliability and limitation on liability of secured party; liability of secondary obligor.
(a) Limitation of liability of secured party for noncompliance with article. Subject to subsection (f) of this Code section, unless Unless a secured party knows that a person is a debtor or obligor, knows the identity of the person, and knows how to communicate with the person:
(1) The secured party is not liable to the person, or to a secured party or lienholder that has filed a financing statement against the person, for failure to comply with this article; and (2) The secured party's failure to comply with this article does not affect the liability of the person for a deficiency. (b) Limitation of liability based on status as secured party. Subject to subsection (f) of this Code section, a A secured party is not liable because of its status as secured party: (1) To a person that is a debtor or obligor, unless the secured party knows:
(A) That the person is a debtor or obligor; (B) The identity of the person; and (C) How to communicate with the person; or (2) To a secured party or lienholder that has filed a financing statement against a person, unless the secured party knows: (A) That the person is a debtor; and (B) The identity of the person. (c) Limitation of liability if reasonable belief that transaction not a consumer goods transaction or consumer transaction. A secured party is not liable to any person, and a person's liability for a deficiency is not affected, because of any act or omission arising out of the secured party's reasonable belief that a transaction is not a consumer goods transaction or a consumer transaction or that goods are not consumer goods, if the secured party's belief is based on its reasonable reliance on: (1) A debtor's representation concerning the purpose for which collateral was to be used, acquired, or held; or (2) An obligor's representation concerning the purpose for which a secured obligation was incurred. (d) Limitation of liability for statutory damages. A secured party is not liable to any person under paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 11-9-625 for its failure to comply with Code Section 11-9-616. (e) Limitation of multiple liability for statutory damages. A secured party is not liable under paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 11-9-625 more than once with respect to any one secured obligation. (f) Exception: limitation of liability under subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section does not apply. Subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section do not apply to limit the liability of a secured party to a person if, at the time the secured party obtains control

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of collateral that is a controllable account, controllable electronic record, or controllable payment intangible or at the time the security interest attaches to the collateral, whichever is later:
(1) The person is a debtor or obligor; and (2) The secured party knows that the information in subparagraph (b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(B), or (b)(1)(C) of this Code section relating to the person is not provided by the collateral, a record attached to or logically associated with the collateral, or the system in which the collateral is recorded."
PART VI ADDITIONAL CHANGES
SECTION 6-1.
Said title is further amended by replacing "authenticated" with "signed", "authenticating" with "signing", and "an authenticated" with "a signed" wherever the phrases occur in:
(1) Code Section 11-1-306, relating to waiver or renunciation of claim or right after breach; (2) Code Section 11-9-210, relating to request for accounting and request regarding list of collateral or statement of account; (3) Code Section 11-9-324, relating to priority of purchase money security interests; (4) Code Section 11-9-334, relating to priority of security interests in fixtures and crops; (5) Code Section 11-9-341, relating to a bank's rights and duties with respect to a deposit account; (6) Code Section 11-9-404, relating to rights acquired by assignee and claims and defenses against assignee; (7) Code Section 11-9-509, relating to persons entitled to file a record; (8) Code Section 11-9-513, relating to termination statement; (9) Code Section 11-9-608, relating to application of proceeds of collection or enforcement and liability for deficiency and right to surplus; (10) Code Section 11-9-611, relating to notification before disposition of collateral; (11) Code Section 11-9-615, relating to application of proceeds of disposition and liability for deficiency and right to surplus; (12) Code Section 11-9-619, relating to transfer of record or legal title; (13) Code Section 11-9-620, relating to acceptance of collateral in full or partial satisfaction of obligation and compulsory disposition of collateral; (14) Code Section 11-9-621, relating to notification of proposal to accept collateral; and (15) Code Section 11-9-624, relating to waiver.
SECTION 6-2. Said title is further amended by replacing "writing" with "record" wherever the term occurs in:
(1) Code Section 11-2-203, relating to seals inoperative; (2) Code Section 11-2-205, relating to firm offers;

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(3) Code Section 11-2A-201, relating to statute of frauds; (4) Code Section 11-2A-203, relating to seals inoperative; (5) Code Section 11-2A-205, relating to firm offers; (6) Code Section 11-3-106, relating to unconditional promise or order; (7) Code Section 11-4A-207, relating to misdescription of beneficiary; and (8) Code Section 11-4A-208, relating to misdescription of intermediary bank or beneficiary's bank.

PART VII REPEALER SECTION 7-1.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong E Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston
Hugley Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lumsden Y Lupton
Mainor Y Marin Y Martin
Martinez

Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 825. By Representatives Fleming of the 125th and Leverett of the 123rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judicial Retirement System, so as to require certain counties that comprise single county judicial circuits to supplement the retirement benefits paid to the circuit's superior court judges and district attorneys; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judicial Retirement System, so as to require certain counties that comprise single county judicial circuits to supplement the retirement benefits paid to the circuit's district attorneys; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judicial Retirement System, is amended by revising Code Section 47-23-106, relating to county supplement of salaries, as follows:
"47-23-106. (a) Whenever any county within a judicial circuit supplements the state salary paid to active superior court judges or the district attorney of said circuit, the governing authority of such county shall be authorized, but not required, to supplement the benefit being paid pursuant to this chapter to any retired superior court judge or district attorney of said

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circuit who is receiving benefits pursuant to this chapter or to supplement the benefit being paid pursuant to this chapter to any beneficiary of any deceased superior court judge or district attorney. (b) Whenever any county which has a state court supplements the salary of the judges or solicitors-general of such court, the governing authority of such county shall be authorized, but not required, to supplement the benefit being paid pursuant to this chapter to any retired state court judge of such court who is receiving benefits pursuant to this chapter or supplement the benefit being paid pursuant to this chapter to any beneficiary of any deceased state court judge. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, for any single county judicial circuit where the county site is located in an unincorporated area of the county and the county governing authority has constructed one or more permanent satellite courthouses within the county, said county shall supplement the benefit amount being paid pursuant to this chapter to any district attorney who retired from such circuit. The amount of the supplement shall be determined by multiplying the benefit percentage he or she earned pursuant to Code Section 47-23-102 at retirement together with the aggregate county salary supplement being paid to the active district attorney on the date that he or she begins receiving a retirement benefit or the supplement paid to the retiring district attorney upon his or her last day of service as district attorney, whichever is greater. The supplement shall not be payable to a spouse or survivor pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 47-23-105."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2024, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina
Alexander Y Anderson
Anulewicz Y Au

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox

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Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson
Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney
Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston
Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton
Mainor Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 26th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

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Modified Open Rule

HR 1113 HR 1116

Property; granting of nonexclusive easements; authorize (Substitute)(SProp-Dunahoo-31st) Property; conveyance of certain state owned property; authorize (Substitute)(SProp-Pirkle-169th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 481 HB 827 HB 927 HB 957 HB 1028 HB 1040
HB 1078 HB 1100
HB 1218 HB 1237 HB 1247 HB 1264

Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law; provide for a fiduciary duty (Substitute)(Ret-Carson-46th) Crimes and offenses; livestock theft; increased penalties; provide (Substitute)(JudyNC-Smith-18th) Game and fish; fluorescent pink hunting outer garments; authorize (Substitute)(GF&P-Hagan-156th) Water, ports and watercraft; penalties for failing to remove abandoned vessel; revise (Substitute)(PS&HS-Petrea-166th) Education; repeal requirement of screening of public school children for scoliosis; provisions (Substitute)(PH-LaHood-175th) Mortgage lenders and brokers; prohibit unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions related to mortgage trigger leads (Substitute) (B&B-Hilton-48th) Community Health, Department of; Georgia Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE); establish and implement (HumR-Petrea-166th) Revenue, Department of; authorize use of electronic notifications and communications to motor vehicle owners; provisions (Substitute) (MotV-New-64th) Wills, trusts and administration of estates; notice to beneficiaries of a testate estate; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Leverett-123rd) Agriculture; agricultural commodity commissions; revise a definition (A&CA-Cannon-172nd) Property; provide for transfer-on-death deeds (Substitute) (Judy-Leverett-123rd) Professions and businesses; establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; authorize (Hth-Stephens-164th)

Structured Rule

HB 808 HB 1090

Ad valorem tax; increase a statewide exemption for tangible personal property (Substitute)(W&M-Cheokas-151st) Income tax; contributions to foster child support organizations; expand tax credit (Substitute)(W&M-Newton-127th)

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Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HR 1113. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st and Greene of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Appling, Barrow, Clarke, Colquitt, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Fulton, Laurens, Newton, Paulding, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Troup, and Walton Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Appling, Barrow, Clarke, Colquitt, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Fulton, Laurens, Newton, Paulding, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Troup, and Walton Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Appling, Barrow, Clarke, Colquitt, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Fulton, Laurens, Newton, Paulding, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Troup, and Walton Counties; and
WHEREAS, Georgia Power Company, Marietta Power and Water, Trenton Telephone Company, Heron Mill Apartments LLC, Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation, City of Covington, Atlanta Gas Light Company, ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC, Telesystem, Georgia Transmission Corporation, and Walton Electric Membership Corporation desire to construct, install, operate, and maintain facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through a portion of said property; and

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WHEREAS, these nonexclusive easements, facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the above-described state property have been requested or approved by the Technical College System of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Defense, Department of Public Safety, and Department of Economic Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I SECTION 1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Appling County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Coastal Pines Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated June 1, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines, pad mount transformer, and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Appling County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 1.45 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 331 and 342, 2nd District, City of Baxley, Appling County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 3. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines, pad mount transformer, and associated equipment.
SECTION 4. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines, pad mount transformer, and associated equipment.

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SECTION 5. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines, pad mount transformer, and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines, pad mount transformer, and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 6. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 7. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 8. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.

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SECTION 9. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 10. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 11. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Appling County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 12. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 13. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE II SECTION 14.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Barrow County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Fort Yargo State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated August 24, 2021, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 15. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Barrow County, and is more particularly described as follows:

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That approximately 12.0 acres, lying and being in 249th G.M. District, Barrow County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 16. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 17. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 18. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 19. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 20. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost

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and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 21. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 22. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 23. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 24. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Barrow County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 25. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 26. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.

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ARTICLE III SECTION 27.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Barrow County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Winder Readiness Center; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Defense which, by official action dated May 4, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 28. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain overhead and underground power distribution lines and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Barrow County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.128 of an acre, lying and being in the 243rd G.M. District, Barrow County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 29. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground power distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 30. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground power distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 31. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the overhead and underground power distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the overhead and underground power distribution lines

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and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 32. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 33. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 34. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 35. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.

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SECTION 36. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 37. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Barrow County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 38. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 39. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 40.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Clarke County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Athens Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated June 1, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 41. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain 3-phase underground cable lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-365 Industrial System Building. Said easement area is located in Clarke County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.092 of an acre, lying and being in District 219, City of Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 42. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining 3-phase underground cable lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-365 Industrial System Building.
SECTION 43. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of 3-phase underground cable lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-365 Industrial System Building.
SECTION 44. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the 3-phase underground cable lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the 3-phase underground cable lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 45. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 46. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent

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nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 47. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 48. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 49. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 50. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Clarke County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 51. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 52. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE V SECTION 53.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Colquitt County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Southern Regional Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of

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Georgia which, by official action dated September 7, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 54. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-378 Technical and Industrial Education Building. Said easement area is located in Colquitt County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.6 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 246, 8th Land District, City of Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 55. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-378 Technical and Industrial Education Building.
SECTION 56. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-378 Technical and Industrial Education Building.
SECTION 57. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

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SECTION 58. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 59. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 60. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 61. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.

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SECTION 62. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 63. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Colquitt County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 64. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 65. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 66.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Cobb County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Marietta Readiness Center; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Defense which, by official action dated April 10, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 67. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Marietta Power and Water, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Cobb County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.53 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 1142, 16th Land District, 2nd Section, City of Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Marietta Power and Water, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 68. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment.
SECTION 69. That Marietta Power and Water shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment.
SECTION 70. That, after Marietta Power and Water has put into use the new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Marietta Power and Water, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 71. That no title shall be conveyed to Marietta Power and Water and, except as herein specifically granted to Marietta Power and Water, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Marietta Power and Water.
SECTION 72. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Marietta Power and Water shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Marietta Power and Water provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Marietta Power and Water or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent

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nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 73. That the easement granted to Marietta Power and Water shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 74. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Marietta Power and Water shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 75. That the consideration for such easement shall be for $13,799.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 76. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Marietta Power and Water in the Superior Court of Cobb County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 77. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Marietta Power and Water shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 78. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 79.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Dade County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Cloudland Canyon State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official

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action dated June 27, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 80. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Trenton Telephone Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment to provide wireless services to the interpretive center, cottages, and campground. Said easement area is located in Dade County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 8.5 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 78 and 114, 4th Section, 11th District, Dade County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Trenton Telephone Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 81. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment to provide wireless services to the interpretive center, cottages, and campground.
SECTION 82. That Trenton Telephone Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment to provide wireless services to the interpretive center, cottages, and campground.
SECTION 83. That, after Trenton Telephone Company has put into use the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Trenton Telephone Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

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SECTION 84. That no title shall be conveyed to Trenton Telephone Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Trenton Telephone Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Trenton Telephone Company.
SECTION 85. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Trenton Telephone Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Trenton Telephone Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Trenton Telephone Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 86. That the easement granted to Trenton Telephone Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 87. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Trenton Telephone Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.

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SECTION 88. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 89. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Trenton Telephone Company in the Superior Court of Dade County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 90. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Trenton Telephone Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 91. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 92.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Douglas County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Sweetwater Creek State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated April 25, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 93. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Heron Mill Apartments LLC, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Douglas County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.54 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 171 and 178, 1st Land District, 5th Section, Douglas County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Heron Mill Apartments LLC, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 94. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment.
SECTION 95. That Heron Mill Apartments LLC shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment.
SECTION 96. That, after Heron Mill Apartments LLC has put into use the new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Heron Mill Apartments LLC, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 97. That no title shall be conveyed to Heron Mill Apartments LLC and, except as herein specifically granted to Heron Mill Apartments LLC, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Heron Mill Apartments LLC.
SECTION 98. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Heron Mill Apartments LLC shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Heron Mill Apartments LLC provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Heron Mill Apartments LLC or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially

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equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 99. That the easement granted to Heron Mill Apartments LLC shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 100. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Heron Mill Apartments LLC shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 101. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 102. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Heron Mill Apartments LLC in the Superior Court of Douglas County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 103. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Heron Mill Apartments LLC shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 104. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 105.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Douglas County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Sweetwater Creek State

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Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated June 27, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 106. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Douglas County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 5.19 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 156, 160, 161, 169, 170, 171, 172, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, and 183, 5th Section, 1st District Douglas County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 107. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 108. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 109. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
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easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 111. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 112. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 113. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 114. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 115. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Douglas County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 116. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 117. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE X SECTION 118.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Fulton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Department of Public Safety Headquarters; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Public Safety which, by official action dated August 30, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 119. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the DPS-043 Main Entrance and Guard Shack. Said easement area is located in Fulton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.6 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 9 and 10, 14th Land District, City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 120. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the DPS-043 Main Entrance and Guard Shack.

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SECTION 121. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the DPS-043 Main Entrance and Guard Shack.
SECTION 122. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 123. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 124. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 125. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 126. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 127. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 128. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Fulton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 129. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 130. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XI SECTION 131.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Fulton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Georgia World Congress Center; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development which, by official action, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 132. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Fulton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.21 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 83, 14th Land District, City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 133. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 134. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 135. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 136. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.

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SECTION 137. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 138. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 139. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 140. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 141. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Fulton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 142. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 143. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 144.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Laurens County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Oconee Fall Line Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated June 1, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 145. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-382 GEER II CDL Range. Said easement area is located in Laurens County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.14 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 55, 1st Land District, City of Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 146. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-382 GEER II CDL Range.
SECTION 147. That Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG382 GEER II CDL Range.

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SECTION 148. That, after Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 149. That no title shall be conveyed to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation.
SECTION 150. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 151. That the easement granted to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement

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area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 152. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 153. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 154. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation in the Superior Court of Laurens County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 155. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 156. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XIII SECTION 157.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Newton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Georgia Piedmont Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated December 7, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 158. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Covington, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the D Building and Conference Center. Said easement area is located in Newton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.72 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 271 and 287, 9th Land District, City of Covington, Newton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by the City of Covington, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 159. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the D Building and Conference Center.
SECTION 160. That the City of Covington shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the D Building and Conference Center.
SECTION 161. That, after the City of Covington has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Covington, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 162. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Covington and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Covington, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Covington.

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SECTION 163. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the City of Covington shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, the City of Covington provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from the City of Covington or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 164. That the easement granted to the City of Covington shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 165. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The City of Covington shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 166. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 167. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the City of Covington in the Superior Court of Newton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 168. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to the City of Covington shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 169. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XIV SECTION 170.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Newton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Georgia Piedmont Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated March 30, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 171. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Covington, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground sanitary sewer lines and associated equipment to serve adjacent developments. Said easement area is located in Newton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 3.1 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 282, 283, 295, and 296, 9th Land District, City of Covington, Newton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by the City of Covington, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 172. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground sanitary sewer lines and associated equipment to serve adjacent developments.
SECTION 173. That the City of Covington shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground sanitary sewer lines and associated equipment to serve adjacent developments.

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SECTION 174. That, after the City of Covington has put into use the underground sanitary sewer lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Covington, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground sanitary sewer lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 175. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Covington and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Covington, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Covington.
SECTION 176. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the City of Covington shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, the City of Covington provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from the City of Covington or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 177. That the easement granted to the City of Covington shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.

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SECTION 178. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The City of Covington shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 179. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 180. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the City of Covington in the Superior Court of Newton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 181. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to the City of Covington shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 182. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XV SECTION 183.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Paulding County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Paulding Aviation Academy Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated September 7, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 184. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Atlanta Gas Light Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground gas distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG - 363 Aviation Academy. Said easement area is located in Paulding County, and is more particularly described as follows:

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That approximately 0.086 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 325 and 326, 19th Land District, 3rd Section, City of Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Atlanta Gas Light Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 185. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground gas distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG - 363 Aviation Academy.
SECTION 186. That Atlanta Gas Light Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground gas distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG - 363 Aviation Academy.
SECTION 187. That, after Atlanta Gas Light Company has put into use the underground gas distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Atlanta Gas Light Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground gas distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 188. That no title shall be conveyed to Atlanta Gas Light Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Atlanta Gas Light Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Atlanta Gas Light Company.
SECTION 189. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Atlanta Gas

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Light Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Atlanta Gas Light Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Atlanta Gas Light Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 190. That the easement granted to Atlanta Gas Light Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 191. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Atlanta Gas Light Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 192. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 193. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Atlanta Gas Light Company in the Superior Court of Paulding County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 194. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Atlanta Gas Light Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 195. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XVI SECTION 196.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Stewart County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Providence Canyon State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated May 23, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 197. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress access. Said easement area is located in Stewart County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 2.051 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 32, 33, 46, and 66, 2nd Land District, Stewart County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 198. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of ingress and egress access.
SECTION 199. That ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for ingress and egress access.
SECTION 200. That, after ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC has put into use the ingress and egress access for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event such facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

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SECTION 201. That no title shall be conveyed to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC and, except as herein specifically granted to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC.
SECTION 202. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 203. That the easement granted to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 204. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.

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SECTION 205. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 206. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC in the Superior Court of Stewart County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 207. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 208. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XVII SECTION 209.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Sumter County, Georgia, and is commonly known as South Georgia Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated December 7, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 210. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines to serve traffic cameras for Americus-Sumter High School. Said easement area is located in Sumter County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.34 of an acre, lying and being in 16th Land District, City of Americus, Sumter County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 211. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines to serve traffic cameras for Americus-Sumter High School.
SECTION 212. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines to serve traffic cameras for Americus-Sumter High School.
SECTION 213. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 214. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 215. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent

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nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 216. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 217. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 218. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 219. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Sumter County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 220. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 221. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 222.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Tattnall County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Jack Hill State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official

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action dated April 25, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 223. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new laundry facility. Said easement area is located in Tattnall County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.13 of an acre, lying and being in 41st G.M. District, City of Reidsville, Tattnall County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 224. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new laundry facility.
SECTION 225. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new laundry facility.
SECTION 226. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 227. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said

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easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 228. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 229. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 230. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 231. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 232. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Tattnall County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 233. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 234. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XIX SECTION 235.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Tattnall County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Jack Hill State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated June 27, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 236. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain overhead electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new addition to the Visitor Center. Said easement area is located in Tattnall County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.13 of an acre, lying and being in 41st G.M. District, City of Reidsville, Tattnall County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 237. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new addition to the Visitor Center.

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SECTION 238. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new addition to the Visitor Center.
SECTION 239. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the overhead electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the overhead electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 240. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 241. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 242. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 243. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 244. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 245. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Tattnall County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 246. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 247. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XX SECTION 248.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Telfair County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Little Ocmulgee State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated February 21, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 249. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Telesystem, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment to serve the park and lodges. Said easement area is located in Telfair County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.66 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 216, and 218, 10th District, Telfair County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a drawing furnished by Telesystem, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 250. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 251. That Telesystem shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 252. That, after Telesystem has put into use the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Telesystem, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 253. That no title shall be conveyed to Telesystem and, except as herein specifically granted to Telesystem, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Telesystem.
SECTION 254. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the

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state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Telesystem shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Telesystem provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Telesystem or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 255. That the easement granted to Telesystem shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 256. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Telesystem shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 257. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 258. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Telesystem in the Superior Court of Telfair County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 259. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Telesystem shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 260. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XXI SECTION 261.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Troup County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Kia Plant, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development which, by official action dated May 10, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 262. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Transmission Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground and overhead electrical transmission distribution lines and associated equipment for the LaGrange PrimaryOseligee Creek 230kV Project. Said easement area is located in Troup County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 56.3 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 161, 162, 184, 185, 219, 220, 221, 236, 237, and 238, 5th Land District, 701st and 804th G.M.D., City of West Point, Troup County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by Georgia Transmission Corporation, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 263. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground and overhead electrical transmission distribution lines and associated equipment for the LaGrange PrimaryOseligee Creek 230kV Project.
SECTION 264. That Georgia Transmission Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical transmission distribution lines and associated equipment for the LaGrange Primary-Oseligee Creek 230kV Project.

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SECTION 265. That, after Georgia Transmission Corporation has put into use the underground and overhead electrical transmission distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Transmission Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground and overhead electrical transmission distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 266. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Transmission Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Transmission Corporation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Transmission Corporation.
SECTION 267. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Transmission Corporation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Transmission Corporation provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Transmission Corporation or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 268. That the easement granted to Georgia Transmission Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the

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description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 269. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Transmission Corporation shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 270. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 271. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Transmission Corporation in the Superior Court of Troup County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 272. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Transmission Corporation shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 273. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XXII SECTION 274.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Walton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Rivian Site, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development which, by official action dated August 16, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 275. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Walton Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a

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nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Walton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 1.78 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 101, 102, and 106, 1st Land District, 418th G.M. District, Walton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by Walton Electric Membership Corporation, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 276. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 277. That Walton Electric Membership Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 278. That, after Walton Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Walton Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 279. That no title shall be conveyed to Walton Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to Walton Electric Membership Corporation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Walton Electric Membership Corporation.
SECTION 280. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the

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state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Walton Electric Membership Corporation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Walton Electric Membership Corporation provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Walton Electric Membership Corporation or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 281. That the easement granted to Walton Electric Membership Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 282. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Walton Electric Membership Corporation shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 283. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 284. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Walton Electric Membership Corporation in the Superior Court of Walton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 285. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Walton Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

SECTION 286. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.

ARTICLE XXIII SECTION 287.

That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 288. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston
Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore
Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn

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Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden
Lupton Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Suite 411-G
Atlanta, GA 30334

2/26/24

HR 1113 Yes

HB 825 Yes

HB 1240 - Yes

/s/ Mesha Mainor

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 1116. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th and Greene of the 154th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Houston County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of

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certain state owned property located in Walker County; and authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in White County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Houston County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Walker County; and authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in White County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the presumptive owner of those certain marshlands lying and being in the 2nd Georgia Militia District, City of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, and bounded north by a line running along the south face of a sheetpile bulkhead on the south side of the Savannah River containing approximately 0.187 of an acre identified as "Area to be Conveyed to Property Owner" on an Exhibit titled East River Street Development "Area to be Conveyed" prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering, dated January 4, 2024, a copy of which has been presented to the State Properties Commission for review and subject to a final survey being presented for approval, said marshlands being subject to regulation pursuant to the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act, O.C.G.A. 12-5-280, et. seq. and the Governor's powers to regulate State owned property O.C.G.A. 50-16-61, hereinafter referred to as the "Property" and adjoining water bottoms; and (2) The above-described property consists of State-owned marshlands that have been previously filled pursuant to the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act; and (3) East River Street, LLC ("ERS") claims to own in fee simple the Property pursuant to a deed from Georgia Power Company, dated January 14, 2013, and recorded in Deed Book 384-D, Pages 225-232 of the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court ("Deeded Property"), which may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and also all riparian, wharf, and other rights in, to, and over the adjoining water bottoms, which tract of land and rights in, to, and over the adjoining water bottoms is claimed to include the above-described property; and

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(4) ERS desires to, at its sole cost and expense, establish, construct, and develop property adjacent to the Savannah River which is claimed to include the abovedescribed property; and (5) To resolve any and all disputes as to the ownership of the above-described property and all present and former littoral, wharfing, and other rights, interests, and privileges in and to the above-described property and adjoining tidally influenced water bottoms and tidal waters, the State Properties Commission seeks authorization to convey a portion of the State's interest in the Property to ERS in exchange for the conveyance of property from ERS, which property shall include a strip of land, being approximately 0.35 of an acre, identified as "Area to be Conveyed to State" on an Exhibit titled East River Street Development "Area to be Conveyed" prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering, dated January 4, 2024, a copy of which has been presented to the State Properties Commission for review and subject to a final survey being presented for approval, and measuring from the property line to not less than three feet in width adjoining the south face of the sheetpile bulkhead described herein for the length of the Deeded Property along the Savannah River, adjoining water bottoms, related rights, subject to those certain riparian and docking rights appurtenant to the Deeded Property by that certain Resolution adopted and approved by the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Savannah on December 7, 1995, which Resolution and associated docking, access and utility easement are recorded in Deed Book 176-C, Page 603 of the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court, and the receipt of payment in an amount sufficient for the State to receive fair market value, but for not less than $650.00, for any real property it may convey, and such other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia; provided nothing herein shall affect any rights, interests, or privileges in the above-described property and adjoining waters claimed by the City of Savannah; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of real property rights located in Fulton County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property rights are located in Land Lot 78 of the 14th District of Fulton County and includes approximately 1.30 acres in fee simple, hereinafter referred to as the "Property", and said Property being further detailed and identified in that existing lease by and between the State of Georgia and Jamestown Shopping Center, Inc. dated July 25, 1969, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 003997, as amended by that Agreement, dated April 6, 1972, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 005462; and (3) Said above-described property may be more particularly described on a plat of survey entitled "Property of the State of Georgia the Old Governor's Mansion Property", dated October 19, 1968, and prepared by Ernest L. Boggus, P.E.&L.S.; and (4) Marriott International, Inc., or a wholly owned subsidiary is desirous of acquiring the Property; and

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(5) Said above-described property is under custody of the State Properties Commission and it is desirous of declaring said above-described property surplus to the current and future needs of the State, and is seeking authorization to convey said above-described property for the consideration of fair market value and for such other considerations as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Houston County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 256.0 acres, being in Land Lots 233, 234, 271 and 272, 13th Land District, City of Perry, Houston County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that General Warranty Deed, dated March 15, 2000, from Hilda P. Cochran being recorded in Deed Book 1517, Pages 334-342, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Houston County, and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 009520, and in that Deed of Gift, dated March 15, 2000, from Hilda P. Cochran being recorded in Deed Book 1517, Pages 343346 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Houston County, and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 009521; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and (4) By official action dated January 11, 2024, the Georgia Department of Agriculture requested the above-described property be conveyed to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia subject to a reversionary interest if the above-described property ceases to be used for any purpose other than the development and operation of an agricultural demonstration farm; and (5) By official action dated January 11, 2024, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia requested acquisition of the above-described property subject to a reversionary interest if the above-described property ceases to be used for any purpose other than the development and operation of an agricultural demonstration farm; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Houston County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 3.0 acres, being in Land Lot 276, 13th Land District, City of Perry, Houston County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Quitclaim Deed, dated November 21, 1986, from The Board of Commissioners of Houston County, Georgia being recorded in Deed Book 744, Pages 398-407, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Houston County, and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 007545.01; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and

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(4) The Georgia Department of Agriculture is desirous of conveying the abovedescribed property to the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; and (5) The Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority is desirous of acquiring the abovedescribed property from the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Paulding County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.15 of an acre being in Land Lot 886 of the 18th District, 3rd Section, Paulding County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Limited Warranty Deed, dated December 18, 2014, from the B.M. Jones Company, L.P., being recorded in Deed Book 03344, Pages 573-587, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Paulding County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 011623.01; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources; and (4) Paulding County is currently leasing the above-described property and by official action dated July 25, 2023, the Paulding County Board of Commissioners resolved to enter into a ground lease for the above-described property for a 25-year term for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a communications tower for public safety and county government purposes only, and will not be used for commercial purposes; and (5) By official action dated May 23, 2023, the Board of Natural Resources resolved to enter into a ground lease for the above-described property for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a communications tower for 911 emergency service to the public for a 25-year term; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Walker County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately a 28,517 square feet portion of a building, located at Building 500 on the Walker County Campus of Georgia Northwestern Technical College, being in Land Lots 121 and 122 of the 8th District, Walker County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Warranty Deed, dated December 1, 1989, from the Walker County Board of Education, being recorded in Deed Book 621 Pages 774777, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Walker County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 007891; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia; and (4) Walker County Board of Education is currently leasing the above-described property and is desirous of entering into a new lease for 10 years, with (1) ten-year renewal option to use the above-described property for the Walker Board of Education's Walker LAUNCH Program; and (5) By official action dated August 31, 2023, the Technical College System of Georgia does not object to leasing of the above-described property for 10 years, with (1) ten-year

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renewal option, for $10.00 annually and reimbursement to Georgia Northwestern Technical College of utilities, janitorial services and police and security as invoiced; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in White County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 4.93 acres, being in Land Lots 37, 38 and 60 of the 3rd Land District, White County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Limited Warranty Deed, dated August 30, 1994, from Charles Smithgall, Jr., being recorded in Deed Book 406, Pages 1-207, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of White County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 008547; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources; and (4) Extenet Systems is currently leasing the above-described property and is desirous of entering into a new lease for a term from commencement to expire December 31, 2027 with (2) five-year renewal options to use the above-described property to install, maintain, and operate underground fiber optic cables to an existing cell communications tower, commonly known as the "Smithgall Tower" located within Smithgall Woods State Park; and (5) By official action dated August 22, 2023, the Board of Natural Resources does not object to leasing of the above-described property for a term from lease commencement to expiration on December 31, 2027 with (2) five-year renewal options for fair market value; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I SECTION 1.
That the State is the presumptive owner of certain marshlands consisting of 0.187 of an acre lying and being in Chatham County, Georgia, described and referred to as the abovedescribed property, defined hereinabove, and shown on an Exhibit titled East River Street Development "Area to be Conveyed" prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering, dated January 4, 2024, a copy of which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein, and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 2. East River Street, LLC ("ERS") also claims to own the above-described property in fee simple, pursuant to a deed from Georgia Power Company, dated January 14, 2013, and recorded in Deed Book 384-D, Pages 225-232 of the Chatham County Clerk of Superior

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Court, and riparian, wharf and other rights in the adjoining water bottoms, which 0.187 of an acre tract and rights in the adjoining water bottom is claimed to include the abovedescribed property, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 3. That ERS desires to, at its sole cost and expense, establish, construct, and develop this 0.187 of an acre tract of property adjacent to the Savannah River, which is claimed to include the above-described property.
SECTION 4. That to resolve any and all disputes as to the ownership of the above-described property and all present and former littoral, wharfing, and other rights, interests, and privileges in and to the above-described property and adjoining tidally influenced water bottoms and tidal waters, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey a portion of the State's interest in the above-described property to ERS in exchange for the conveyance by ERS of a strip of land, being approximately 0.35 of an acre, identified as "Area to be Conveyed to State" on an Exhibit titled East River Street Development "Area to be Conveyed" prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering, dated January 4, 2024, a copy of which has been presented to the State Properties Commission for review and subject to a final survey being presented for approval, and measuring from the above-described property line to not less than three feet in width adjoining the south face of the sheetpile bulkhead described herein for the length of the Deeded Property along the Savannah River, adjoining water bottoms, related rights, subject to those certain riparian and docking rights appurtenant to the Deeded Property by that certain Resolution adopted and approved by the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Savannah on December 7, 1995, which Resolution and associated docking, access and utility easement are recorded in Deed Book 176-C, Pages 603 of the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court, and the receipt of payment in an amount sufficient for the State to receive fair market value, but for not less than $650.00, for any real property it may convey, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia; provided nothing herein shall affect any rights, interests, or privileges in the above-described property and adjoining waters claimed by the City of Savannah.
SECTION 5. That the State Properties Commission is authorized to require a more particular description of present and former property, rights, interests, and privileges that comprise all or part of the exchange authorized by this resolution.
SECTION 6. That any quitclaim deed or documents executed in connection with the sale, or exchange, or combination thereof contemplated by this resolution shall be recorded by ERS in the

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office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County, and that ERS shall provide a copy of the recorded deed or documents promptly to the State Properties Commission to be inventoried and retained by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 7. That the authorization provided by this resolution shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE II SECTION 8.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described improved property located in Fulton County, containing approximately 1.30 acres, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 9. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to convey by appropriate instrument to Marriott International, Inc., or a wholly owned subsidiary for the sale of the property for the consideration of $50,000,000.00 and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 10. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 11. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 12. That the deed shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 13. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the State Properties Commission until the property is conveyed.
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The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described improved property located in Houston County, containing approximately 256.0 acres, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 15. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for a consideration of $10.00 subject to a reversionary interest if the above-described property ceases to be used for any purpose other than the development and operation of an agricultural demonstration farm; and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 16. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 17. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 18. That the deed or deed and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Houston County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 19. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture until the above-described property is conveyed.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 20.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described improved property located in Houston County, containing approximately 3.0 acres, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 21. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission,

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to the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for a consideration of $10.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 22. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 23. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 24. That the deed or deed and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Houston County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 25. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture until the above-described property is conveyed.
ARTICLE V SECTION 26.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Paulding County, containing approximately 0.15 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 27. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described property to Paulding County, Georgia, for a term of 25 years for the consideration of $10.00 annually, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 28. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.

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SECTION 29. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 30. That the lease shall be recorded by the Lessee in the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 31. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 32.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Walker County, containing approximately 28,517 square feet, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 33. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described property to Walker County Board of Education, for a term of 10 years, and include (1) ten-year renewal option, for $10.00 annually and reimbursement to Georgia Northwestern Technical College of utilities, janitorial services and police and security as invoiced, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 34. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 35. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 36. That the lease shall be recorded by the Lessee in the Superior Court of Walker County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 37. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 38.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in White County, containing approximately 4.93 acres, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 39. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described property to Extenet Systems, for a term from lease commencement to expiration on December 31, 2027, with (2) five-year renewal options, for the consideration of $1,800.00 annually, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 40. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 41. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 42. That the lease shall be recorded by the Lessee in the Superior Court of White County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 43. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 44.
That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 45. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron E Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor
Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

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HB 827. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Dickey of the 145th, Pirkle of the 169th, Leverett of the 123rd, Hagan of the 156th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-8-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock theft, so as to provide for increased penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to authorize the Department of Agriculture to enforce certain criminal laws; to amend Code Section 16-8-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock theft, so as to provide for increased penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, is amended in Code Section 2-2-13, relating to enforcement of laws and rules within jurisdiction of the Commissioner and employment of investigators, by revising subsections (a), (b), and (d) as follows:
"(a) The Commissioner shall be vested with police powers to enforce those laws governing matters within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner or the department as provided by this title and Titles 4, 10, 16, 26, and 43 and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto and to prevent, detect, and respond to acts of bioterrorism, other terroristic acts or threats, or natural disasters affecting or potentially affecting plants, animals, products, or facilities that are subject to regulation by the department. (b) The Commissioner shall be authorized to employ, designate, and deputize investigators and to delegate to such employees of the department the necessary authority to enforce those laws governing matters within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner or the department as provided by this title and Titles 4, 10, 16, 26, and 43 and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto and to prevent, detect, and respond to acts of bioterrorism, other terroristic acts or threats, or natural disasters affecting or potentially affecting plants, animals, products, or facilities that are subject to regulation by the department. Employees who have been so designated by the Commissioner and who have been certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council as having successfully completed the course of training required by Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' shall be authorized:

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(1) To carry firearms authorized or issued by the Commissioner while in the performance of their duties; (2) To inspect plants, animals, products, or facilities when the same are subject to regulation by the department; (3) To stop and inspect any vehicle transporting plants, animals, or products when the same are subject to regulation by the department; (4) To inspect and require the production of health certificates, waybills, permits, or other documents required by federal or state laws, rules, regulations, or orders for the transportation of plants, animals, or products when the same are subject to regulation by the department; (5) To protect any life or property when the circumstances demand action; and (6) To arrest any person found to be in violation of a criminal law when enforcement of such law is authorized under this subsection."

"(d) This Code section shall not repeal, supersede, alter, or affect the power of any other law enforcement officer of this state or of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state. At the request of the Commissioner of Agriculture, it shall be the duty of all state, county, municipal, and other law enforcement officers in this state to enforce and to assist the Commissioner and the employees and agents of the department in the enforcement of those laws governing matters within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner or the department as provided by this title and Titles 4, 10, 16, 26, and 43."

SECTION 2. Code Section 16-8-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock theft, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) Any person committing the offense of livestock theft commits shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one two nor more than ten 15 years and by a fine of $1,000.00 $10,000.00; provided, however, that, if the fair market value of the livestock taken or appropriated is $100.00 or less, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain

Y Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott

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Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore
Bell Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron E Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley
Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 12.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1165. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Reeves of the 99th, Dempsey of the 13th, Parrish of the 158th and Hilton of the 48th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-6A-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership, vacancies, and membership not bar to holding public office, so as to replace the chairperson of the Governor's Office of Children and Families with the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities on the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron E Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton
Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House in recess until 1:00 o'clock, this afternoon.

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The Speaker called the House to order.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

HB 915. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 915

The Committee of Conference on HB 915 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 915 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Blake Tillery Senator, 19th District

/s/ Matt Hatchett Representative, 155th District

/s/ John F. Kennedy Senator, 18th District

/s/ Jan Jones Representative, 47th District

/s/ Steve Gooch Senator, 51st District

/s/ Penny Houston Representative, 170th District

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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 915 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023, so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: PART I
An Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023, is amended by striking everything following the Part I designation up to but not including the Part II designation and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:

The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 915 (FY 2024A)

Governor

House

Senate

CC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund State Children's Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$37,512,773,362 $37,512,773,362 $37,512,773,362 $37,904,773,362

$32,457,737,195 $32,457,737,195 $32,457,737,195 $32,849,737,195

$359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388

$2,185,931,199 $2,185,931,199 $2,185,931,199 $2,185,931,199

$1,511,932,238 $1,511,932,238 $1,511,932,238 $1,511,932,238

$148,572,487 $148,572,487 $148,572,487 $148,572,487

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$15,088,506 $15,088,506 $15,088,506 $15,088,506

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

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Solid Waste Trust Funds

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

$17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568

Fireworks Trust Funds

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

Transit Trust Funds

$23,597,313 $23,597,313 $23,597,313 $23,597,313

Transportation Trust Funds

$202,324,801 $202,324,801 $202,324,801 $202,324,801

Ambulance Provider Fees

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$200,199

$200,199

$200,199

$200,199

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$155,666,898 $155,666,898 $155,666,898 $155,666,898

Hospital Provider Fee

$407,945,221 $407,945,221 $407,945,221 $407,945,221

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,579,632,784 $18,522,578,458 $18,479,682,658 $18,461,984,533

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,106,049,066 $6,106,049,066 $6,106,049,066 $6,106,049,066

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$227,917,447 $227,917,447 $227,917,447 $227,917,447

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$18,693,550 $18,693,550 $18,693,550 $18,693,550

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$81,759,372 $81,759,372 $81,759,372 $81,759,372

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$73,608,754 $73,608,754 $73,608,754 $73,608,754

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$16,975,266 $16,975,266 $16,975,266 $16,975,266

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$9,502,952,007 $9,445,897,681 $9,389,393,687 $9,372,445,827

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$4,695,265

$3,945,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $47,852,222 $47,852,222 $47,852,222 $47,852,222

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$3,126,552

$3,126,552

$3,126,552

$3,126,552

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$52,654,959 $52,654,959 $52,654,959 $52,654,959

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$468,210,759 $468,210,759 $481,068,688 $481,068,688

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$369,516,820 $369,516,820 $369,516,820 $369,516,820

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $368,253,772 $368,253,772 $368,253,772 $368,253,772

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $1,263,048 $1,263,048 $1,263,048 $1,263,048

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,810,192,491 $5,810,828,319 $5,810,732,491 $5,810,732,491

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

Reserved Fund Balances

$20,834,667 $21,470,495 $21,374,667 $21,374,667

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$20,834,667 $21,470,495 $21,374,667 $21,374,667

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Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$8,926,262 $8,926,262 $1,676,990,480 $214,057,828 $978,203,695 $484,728,957 $540,389,862 $540,389,862 $1,125,058 $1,125,058 $3,555,925,353
$692,038 $873,509,256 $2,681,724,059
$3,819,907 $3,819,907 $5,553,415,193 $5,549,853,066 $135,332,403 $25,993,885 $14,616,052 $4,841,705,870 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $280,857,262 $84,087,441 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $1,565,000 $1,565,000 $1,997,127 $1,802,127
$195,000

$8,926,262 $8,926,262 $1,676,990,480 $214,057,828 $978,203,695 $484,728,957 $540,389,862 $540,389,862 $1,125,058 $1,125,058 $3,555,925,353
$692,038 $873,509,256 $2,681,724,059
$3,819,907 $3,819,907 $5,553,415,193 $5,549,853,066 $135,332,403 $25,993,885 $14,616,052 $4,841,705,870 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $280,857,262 $84,087,441 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $1,565,000 $1,565,000 $1,997,127 $1,802,127
$195,000

$8,926,262 $8,926,262 $1,676,990,480 $214,057,828 $978,203,695 $484,728,957 $540,389,862 $540,389,862 $1,125,058 $1,125,058 $3,555,925,353
$692,038 $873,509,256 $2,681,724,059
$3,819,907 $3,819,907 $5,553,415,193 $5,549,853,066 $135,332,403 $25,993,885 $14,616,052 $4,841,705,870 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $280,857,262 $84,087,441 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $1,565,000 $1,565,000 $1,997,127 $1,802,127
$195,000

$8,926,262 $8,926,262 $1,676,990,480 $214,057,828 $978,203,695 $484,728,957 $540,389,862 $540,389,862 $1,125,058 $1,125,058 $3,555,925,353
$692,038 $873,509,256 $2,681,724,059
$3,819,907 $3,819,907 $5,553,415,193 $5,549,853,066 $135,332,403 $25,993,885 $14,616,052 $4,841,705,870 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $280,857,262 $84,087,441 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $1,565,000 $1,565,000 $1,997,127 $1,802,127
$195,000

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS Changes in Fund Availability TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances
Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers
Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application
Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,902,598,637 $61,846,180,139 $61,803,188,511 $62,177,490,386

$5,076,086,512 $5,076,086,512 $5,076,086,512 $5,468,086,512

$4,635,846,919 $4,635,846,919 $4,635,846,919 $5,027,846,919

$359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388

$57,919,528 $57,919,528 $57,919,528 $57,919,528

($2,713,077) ($2,713,077) ($2,713,077) ($2,713,077)

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

$226,770

$226,770

$226,770

$226,770

$2,981,404

$2,981,404

$2,981,404

$2,981,404

$22,372,044 $22,372,044 $22,372,044 $22,372,044

$172,882,177 $115,827,851 $72,932,051 $55,233,926

$172,882,177 $115,827,851 $59,323,857 $42,375,997

$0

$0

$750,265

$0

$0

$0 $12,857,929 $12,857,929

($79,952)

$555,876

$460,048

$460,048

$0

$635,828

$540,000

$540,000

$0

$635,828

$540,000

$540,000

($79,952)

($79,952)

($79,952)

($79,952)

($79,952)

($79,952)

($79,952)

($79,952)

$5,248,888,737 $5,192,470,239 $5,149,478,611 $5,523,780,486

Section Total - Continuation

$15,918,856 $15,918,856 $15,918,856

$15,918,856 $15,918,856 $15,918,856

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$15,998,808 $15,998,808 $15,998,808

$15,918,856 $15,918,856
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $15,998,808

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Lieutenant Governor's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$16,267,183 $16,267,183 $16,267,183 $16,267,183 $16,267,183 $16,267,183

$16,785,045 $16,785,045 $16,785,045

$16,785,045 $16,785,045 $16,785,045

Continuation Budget

$1,791,231 $1,791,231 $1,791,231

$1,791,231 $1,791,231 $1,791,231

$1,791,231 $1,791,231 $1,791,231

$1,791,231 $1,791,231 $1,791,231

1.1 Increase funds for legislative operations, staff retention initiatives and growth of field constituent programs.

State General Funds

$53,737

$53,737

$53,737

$53,737

1.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

1.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for a statewide workforce study initiative. State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

1.1000 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,844,968 $1,844,968 $1,844,968
$1,486,336 $1,486,336 $1,486,336

$1,844,968 $1,844,968 $1,844,968

Appropriation (HB 915)

$2,053,580

$2,053,580

$2,053,580

$2,053,580

$2,053,580

$2,053,580

Continuation Budget

$1,486,336 $1,486,336 $1,486,336

$1,486,336 $1,486,336 $1,486,336

$1,486,336 $1,486,336 $1,486,336

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2.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$44,590

$44,590

$44,590

$44,590

2.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

2.1000 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,530,926 $1,530,926 $1,530,926

$1,530,926 $1,530,926 $1,530,926

Appropriation (HB 915)

$1,539,538

$1,539,538

$1,539,538

$1,539,538

$1,539,538

$1,539,538

Continuation Budget

$12,641,289 $12,641,289
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,721,241

$12,641,289 $12,641,289
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,721,241

$12,641,289 $12,641,289
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,721,241

$12,641,289 $12,641,289
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,721,241

3.1 Increase funds for legislative operations.
State General Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$250,000 ($79,952) $170,048

$250,000 ($79,952) $170,048

$488,201 ($79,952) $408,249

$488,201 ($79,952) $408,249

3.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$62,437

$62,437

3.3 Utilize existing funds ($75,000) for a consortium study on educational testing. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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3.1000 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,891,289 $12,891,289 $12,891,289

$12,891,289 $12,891,289 $12,891,289

Appropriation (HB 915)
$13,191,927 $13,191,927 $13,191,927 $13,191,927 $13,191,927 $13,191,927

Section Total - Continuation
$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

Section Total - Final
$24,898,240 $25,001,497 $24,898,240 $25,001,497 $24,898,240 $25,001,497

$25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497

$25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497

Continuation Budget

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

4.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$488,201

$488,201

$488,201

$488,201

4.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$103,257

$103,257

$103,257

4.1000 -House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,898,240 $24,898,240 $24,898,240

$25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497

Appropriation (HB 915)
$25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497 $25,001,497

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346

$18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$18,658,194 $19,089,902 $18,658,194 $19,089,902 $18,658,194 $19,089,902

$19,089,902 $19,089,902 $19,089,902

$19,089,902 $19,089,902 $19,089,902

Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,475,730 $11,475,730 $11,475,730

$11,475,730 $11,475,730 $11,475,730

$11,475,730 $11,475,730 $11,475,730

$11,475,730 $11,475,730 $11,475,730

5.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$229,515

$599,046

$599,046

$599,046

5.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$23,316

$23,316

$23,316

5.1000 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,705,245 $12,098,092

State General Funds

$11,705,245 $12,098,092

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,705,245 $12,098,092

Appropriation (HB 915)

$12,098,092 $12,098,092 $12,098,092

$12,098,092 $12,098,092 $12,098,092

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Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,515,680 $1,515,680 $1,515,680

$1,515,680 $1,515,680 $1,515,680

$1,515,680 $1,515,680 $1,515,680

$1,515,680 $1,515,680 $1,515,680

6.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$30,314

$30,314

$30,314

$30,314

6.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$7,773

$7,773

$7,773

6.1000 -Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,545,994

$1,553,767

$1,553,767

$1,553,767

State General Funds

$1,545,994

$1,553,767

$1,553,767

$1,553,767

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,545,994

$1,553,767

$1,553,767

$1,553,767

Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,936 $5,300,936 $5,300,936

$5,300,936 $5,300,936 $5,300,936

$5,300,936 $5,300,936 $5,300,936

$5,300,936 $5,300,936 $5,300,936

7.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$106,019

$106,019

$106,019

$106,019

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7.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$31,088

$31,088

$31,088

7.1000 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,406,955

$5,438,043

$5,438,043

$5,438,043

State General Funds

$5,406,955

$5,438,043

$5,438,043

$5,438,043

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,406,955

$5,438,043

$5,438,043

$5,438,043

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$44,891,338 $44,891,338 $44,891,338

$44,891,338 $44,891,338 $44,891,338

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$44,951,338 $44,951,338 $44,951,338

$44,891,338 $44,891,338
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $44,951,338

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$46,238,079 $46,174,825

$46,238,079 $46,174,825

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$46,298,079 $46,234,825

$46,174,825 $46,174,825
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $46,234,825

$46,174,825 $46,174,825
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $46,234,825

Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to conduct performance audits; to perform special examinations at the request of the General Assembly; to

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conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,680,185 $36,680,185
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,740,185

$36,680,185 $36,680,185
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,740,185

$36,680,185 $36,680,185
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,740,185

$36,680,185 $36,680,185
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,740,185

8.1 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$290,223

$0

$0

$0

8.2 Increase funds for one-time funding to invest in expanding Department of Audits and Accounts' (DOAA) strategic data analytics capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize our services to the legislature, clients, and the public.

State General Funds

$873,678

$873,678

$873,678

$873,678

8.3 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$239,393

$239,393

$239,393

8.1000 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to conduct performance audits; to perform special examinations at the request of the General Assembly; to

conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations

contracting with the State; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,844,086 $37,793,256 $37,793,256 $37,793,256

State General Funds

$37,844,086 $37,793,256 $37,793,256 $37,793,256

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,000 $37,904,086

$60,000 $37,853,256

$60,000 $37,853,256

$60,000 $37,853,256

Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,098,029 $3,098,029 $3,098,029

$3,098,029 $3,098,029 $3,098,029

$3,098,029 $3,098,029 $3,098,029

$3,098,029 $3,098,029 $3,098,029

9.1 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$23,399

$0

$0

$0

9.2 Increase funds for one-time funding to invest in expanding Department of Audits and Accounts' (DOAA) strategic data analytics capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize our services to the legislature, clients, and the public.

State General Funds

$70,199

$70,199

$70,199

$70,199

9.3 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$15,790

$15,790

$15,790

9.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOAA)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,191,627

$3,184,018

State General Funds

$3,191,627

$3,184,018

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,191,627

$3,184,018

Appropriation (HB 915)

$3,184,018 $3,184,018 $3,184,018

$3,184,018 $3,184,018 $3,184,018

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,243,000 $2,243,000 $2,243,000

$2,243,000 $2,243,000 $2,243,000

$2,243,000 $2,243,000 $2,243,000

$2,243,000 $2,243,000 $2,243,000

10.1 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$1,003

$0

$0

$0

10.1000 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,244,003

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

State General Funds

$2,244,003

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,244,003

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,870,124 $2,870,124 $2,870,124

$2,870,124 $2,870,124 $2,870,124

$2,870,124 $2,870,124 $2,870,124

$2,870,124 $2,870,124 $2,870,124

11.1 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives effective April 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$22,060

$0

$0

$0

11.2 Increase funds for one-time funding to invest in expanding Department of Audits and Accounts' (DOAA) strategic data analytics capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize our services to the legislature, clients, and the public.

State General Funds

$66,179

$66,179

$66,179

$66,179

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11.3 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$18,248

$18,248

$18,248

11.1000 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,958,363

$2,954,551

$2,954,551

$2,954,551

State General Funds

$2,958,363

$2,954,551

$2,954,551

$2,954,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,958,363

$2,954,551

$2,954,551

$2,954,551

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$27,419,560 $27,419,560 $27,419,560

$27,419,560 $27,419,560 $27,419,560

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$27,569,560 $27,569,560 $27,569,560

$27,419,560 $27,419,560
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $27,569,560

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$27,576,879 $27,540,195

$27,576,879 $27,540,195

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$27,726,879 $27,690,195

$27,540,195 $27,540,195
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $27,690,195

$27,540,195 $27,540,195
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $27,690,195

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Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,585,681 $25,585,681
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,735,681

$25,585,681 $25,585,681
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,735,681

$25,585,681 $25,585,681
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,735,681

$25,585,681 $25,585,681
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,735,681

12.1 Increase funds to annualize temporary senior judge's salary and commute cost.

State General Funds

$127,069

$0

$0

$0

12.2 Increase funds for cost of changes to docket necessitated by credit card service vendor.

State General Funds

$23,750

$23,750

$23,750

$23,750

12.3 Increase funds for an increase in annual cyber security insurance premium.

State General Funds

$6,500

$0

$0

$0

12.4 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$96,885

$96,885

$96,885

12.1000 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,743,000 $25,706,316 $25,706,316 $25,706,316

State General Funds

$25,743,000 $25,706,316 $25,706,316 $25,706,316

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $25,893,000

$150,000 $25,856,316

$150,000 $25,856,316

$150,000 $25,856,316

Georgia State-wide Business Court

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,833,879 $1,833,879 $1,833,879

$1,833,879 $1,833,879 $1,833,879

$1,833,879 $1,833,879 $1,833,879

$1,833,879 $1,833,879 $1,833,879

13.1 Utilize existing funds to authorize expenditures to comply with O.C.G.A. 15-5A-9(a)(2) and 15-5A-9(a)(3). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

13.1000 -Georgia State-wide Business Court

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

State General Funds

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$20,187,869 $20,187,869 $20,187,869

$20,187,869 $20,187,869 $20,187,869

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$24,644,556 $24,644,556 $24,644,556

$20,187,869 $20,187,869
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,329,320 $2,329,320 $2,329,320
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $24,644,556

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$20,750,820 $20,443,777

$20,750,820 $20,443,777

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$25,207,507 $24,900,464

$21,093,777 $21,093,777
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,329,320 $2,329,320 $2,329,320
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $25,550,464

$21,093,777 $21,093,777
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,329,320 $2,329,320 $2,329,320
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $25,550,464

Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds

shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and

fees collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

14.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

14.1000 -Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds

shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and

fees collected by such court.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

$933,065 $933,065 $933,065

$933,065 $933,065 $933,065

$933,065 $933,065 $933,065

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

$0 $0 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

$0 $0 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

$0 $0 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

15.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

15.1000 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

State General Funds

$0

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$487,212

$487,212

$487,212

$487,212

Sales and Services

$487,212

$487,212

$487,212

$487,212

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$487,212

$487,212

$487,212

$487,212

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$487,212

$489,365

$489,365

$489,365

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Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$822,352 $822,352 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,775,555

$822,352 $822,352 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,775,555

$822,352 $822,352 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,775,555

$822,352 $822,352 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,775,555

16.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

16.1000 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$822,352

$830,964

$830,964

$830,964

State General Funds

$822,352

$830,964

$830,964

$830,964

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

Sales and Services

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,775,555

$1,784,167

$1,784,167

$1,784,167

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the

councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the

Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,341,232 $16,341,232
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,357,504

$16,341,232 $16,341,232
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,357,504

$16,341,232 $16,341,232
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,357,504

$16,341,232 $16,341,232
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,357,504

17.1 Increase funds for an economic impact study on access to justice initiatives.

State General Funds

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

17.2 Increase funds for Civil Legal Services for families of indigent patients.

State General Funds

$419,000

$0

$0

$0

17.3 Increase funds for Council of Municipal Court Judges operations.

State General Funds

$18,951

$18,951

$18,951

$18,951

17.4 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$89,350

$89,350

$89,350

17.5 Increase funds to procure and manage information technology and data migration for the Juvenile Courts.

State General Funds

$650,000

$650,000

17.1000 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the

councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the

Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,904,183 $16,904,183
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,920,455

$16,574,533 $16,574,533
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,590,805

$17,224,533 $17,224,533
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $20,240,805

$17,224,533 $17,224,533
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $20,240,805

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

18.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

18.1000 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

$1,303,062 $1,303,062 $1,303,062

$1,303,062 $1,303,062 $1,303,062

$1,303,062 $1,303,062 $1,303,062

Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

19.1000 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,501,119

$9,501,119

$9,501,119

$9,501,119

$9,501,119

$9,501,119

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$9,568,605

$9,568,605

$9,568,605

$9,501,119 $9,501,119
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,568,605

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Final

$9,744,119

$9,706,884

$9,744,119

$9,706,884

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$9,706,884 $9,706,884
$67,486 $67,486

$9,706,884 $9,706,884
$67,486 $67,486

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,486 $9,811,605

$67,486 $9,774,370

$67,486 $9,774,370

$67,486 $9,774,370

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,986,522 $1,986,522
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,054,008

$1,986,522 $1,986,522
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,054,008

$1,986,522 $1,986,522
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,054,008

$1,986,522 $1,986,522
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,054,008

20.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

20.1000 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,986,522

$1,997,287

$1,997,287

$1,997,287

State General Funds

$1,986,522

$1,997,287

$1,997,287

$1,997,287

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

Sales and Services

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,054,008

$2,064,773

$2,064,773

$2,064,773

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,514,597 $7,514,597 $7,514,597

$7,514,597 $7,514,597 $7,514,597

$7,514,597 $7,514,597 $7,514,597

$7,514,597 $7,514,597 $7,514,597

21.1 Increase funds for grants to counties for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$12,500

$12,500

$12,500

$12,500

21.2 Increase funds for grants to counties for the Coweta Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$12,500

$12,500

$12,500

$12,500

21.3 Increase funds for the Juvenile Court Judges' salary supplement pursuant to the General Appropriations for FY2023 (Act 865, HB911, 2022 Session). (S:Increase funds for the Juvenile Court Judges' salary supplement. Beginning in FY2023, a $6,000 supplement has been paid to Juvenile Court Judges who certified no backlog of cases existed in their courts. There is ambiguity surrounding whether the purpose of this allocation has been followed. A new data system should answer questions concerning case backlogs. Therefore, this $6,000 supplement shall cease on December 1, 2024 for any Juvenile Court Judge who has not adopted a uniform case management system that at a minimum provides the period of time that a child has been in Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) custody pending permanency)(CC:Increase funds for the Juvenile Court Judges' salary supplement. Beginning in FY2023, a $6,000 supplement has been paid to Juvenile Court Judges who certified no backlog of cases existed in their courts. There is ambiguity surrounding whether the purpose of this allocation has been followed. A new data system should answer questions concerning case backlogs. Therefore, this $6,000 supplement shall cease on February 1, 2025 for any Juvenile Court Judge who has not adopted a uniform case management system that at a minimum provides the period of time that a child has been in Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) custody pending permanency)

State General Funds

$218,000

$170,000

$170,000

$170,000

21.1000 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,757,597

$7,709,597

$7,709,597

$7,709,597

State General Funds

$7,757,597

$7,709,597

$7,709,597

$7,709,597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,757,597

$7,709,597

$7,709,597

$7,709,597

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Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$116,266,535 $116,266,535 $116,266,535

$116,266,535 $116,266,535 $116,266,535

$2,128,705

$2,128,705

$2,128,705

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$118,395,240 $118,395,240 $118,395,240

$116,266,535 $116,266,535
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $118,395,240

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$116,266,535 $116,180,009

$116,266,535 $116,180,009

$2,128,705

$2,128,705

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$118,395,240 $118,308,714

$116,180,009 $116,180,009
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $118,308,714

$116,180,009 $116,180,009
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $118,308,714

Conflict Case

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist District Attorneys in the execution of their duties when a District Attorney is disqualified

from interest or relationship to engage in a prosecution per OCGA 15-18-5.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,801,727 $1,801,727 $1,801,727

$1,801,727 $1,801,727 $1,801,727

$1,801,727 $1,801,727 $1,801,727

$1,801,727 $1,801,727 $1,801,727

22.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

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22.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($46,646)

($46,646)

($46,646)

22.1000 -Conflict Case

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist District Attorneys in the execution of their duties when a District Attorney is disqualified

from interest or relationship to engage in a prosecution per OCGA 15-18-5.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,801,727

$1,761,540

$1,761,540

$1,761,540

State General Funds

$1,801,727

$1,761,540

$1,761,540

$1,761,540

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,801,727

$1,761,540

$1,761,540

$1,761,540

Council of Superior Court Clerks

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,166 $185,166 $185,166

$185,166 $185,166 $185,166

$185,166 $185,166 $185,166

$185,166 $185,166 $185,166

23.1000 -Council of Superior Court Clerks

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$185,166

$185,166

$185,166

$185,166

State General Funds

$185,166

$185,166

$185,166

$185,166

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,166

$185,166

$185,166

$185,166

District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$104,321,999 $104,321,999
$2,128,705

$104,321,999 $104,321,999
$2,128,705

$104,321,999 $104,321,999
$2,128,705

$104,321,999 $104,321,999
$2,128,705

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$326,578 $326,578 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $106,450,704

$326,578 $326,578 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $106,450,704

$326,578 $326,578 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $106,450,704

$326,578 $326,578 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $106,450,704

24.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$845,053

$845,053

$845,053

24.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($93,228)

($93,228)

($93,228)

24.1000 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$104,321,999 $105,073,824 $105,073,824 $105,073,824

State General Funds

$104,321,999 $105,073,824 $105,073,824 $105,073,824

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,128,705

$2,128,705

$2,128,705

$2,128,705

State Funds Transfers

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

Agency to Agency Contracts

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,450,704 $107,202,529 $107,202,529 $107,202,529

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,957,643 $9,957,643 $9,957,643

$9,957,643 $9,957,643 $9,957,643

$9,957,643 $9,957,643 $9,957,643

$9,957,643 $9,957,643 $9,957,643

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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25.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$49,519

$49,519

$49,519

25.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($3,933)

($3,933)

($3,933)

25.3 Reduce funds for the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($843,750)

($843,750)

($843,750)

25.1000 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,957,643

$9,159,479

$9,159,479

$9,159,479

State General Funds

$9,957,643

$9,159,479

$9,159,479

$9,159,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,957,643

$9,159,479

$9,159,479

$9,159,479

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$88,790,503 $88,790,503 $88,790,503

$88,790,503 $88,790,503 $88,790,503

$81,125

$81,125

$81,125

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$88,871,628 $88,871,628 $88,871,628

$88,790,503 $88,790,503
$81,125 $11,125 $11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $88,871,628

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Final

$88,745,128 $89,059,466

$88,745,128 $89,059,466

$81,125

$81,125

$11,125

$11,125

$89,059,466 $89,059,466
$81,125 $11,125

$89,059,466 $89,059,466
$81,125 $11,125

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $88,826,253

$11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $89,140,591

$11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $89,140,591

$11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $89,140,591

Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,861,834 $1,861,834
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,886,834

$1,861,834 $1,861,834
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,886,834

$1,861,834 $1,861,834
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,886,834

$1,861,834 $1,861,834
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,886,834

26.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,688

$9,688

$9,688

26.1000 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,861,834

$1,871,522

$1,871,522

$1,871,522

State General Funds

$1,861,834

$1,871,522

$1,871,522

$1,871,522

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,886,834

$1,896,522

$1,896,522

$1,896,522

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,396,756 $3,396,756
$11,125 $11,125 $11,125 $3,407,881

$3,396,756 $3,396,756
$11,125 $11,125 $11,125 $3,407,881

$3,396,756 $3,396,756
$11,125 $11,125 $11,125 $3,407,881

$3,396,756 $3,396,756
$11,125 $11,125 $11,125 $3,407,881

27.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$21,530

$21,530

$21,530

27.1000 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,396,756

$3,418,286

$3,418,286

$3,418,286

State General Funds

$3,396,756

$3,418,286

$3,418,286

$3,418,286

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

Intergovernmental Transfers

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,407,881

$3,429,411

$3,429,411

$3,429,411

Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$83,531,913 $83,531,913
$45,000

$83,531,913 $83,531,913
$45,000

$83,531,913 $83,531,913
$45,000

$83,531,913 $83,531,913
$45,000

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Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,000 $45,000 $83,576,913

$45,000 $45,000 $83,576,913

$45,000 $45,000 $83,576,913

$45,000 $45,000 $83,576,913

28.1 Reduce funds for the initial equipment set-up for the first six months of funding added for the South Georgia circuit new judgeship created in HB624 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

($15,125)

($15,125)

($15,125)

($15,125)

28.2 Reduce funds for the initial equipment set-up for the first six months of funding added for the Blue Ridge circuit new judgeship created in HB56 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

($15,125)

($15,125)

($15,125)

($15,125)

28.3 Reduce funds for the initial equipment set-up for the first six months of funding added for the Mountain circuit new judgeship created in SB395 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

($15,125)

($15,125)

($15,125)

($15,125)

28.4 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$283,120

$283,120

$283,120

28.1000 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$83,486,538 $83,769,658 $83,769,658 $83,769,658

State General Funds

$83,486,538 $83,769,658 $83,769,658 $83,769,658

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Royalties and Rents

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,531,538 $83,814,658 $83,814,658 $83,814,658

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$18,272,137 $18,272,137 $18,272,137

$18,272,137 $18,272,137 $18,272,137

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$20,131,960 $20,131,960 $20,131,960

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$18,298,461 $18,383,505

$18,298,461 $18,383,505

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$20,158,284 $20,243,328

$18,383,505 $18,383,505
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,243,328

$18,383,505 $18,383,505
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,243,328

Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

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29.1 Increase funds for the Georgia State Patrol (DPS) Trooper agreement, with the Supreme Court.

State General Funds

$10,067

$10,067

$10,067

$10,067

29.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) administered self-insurance premiums.

State General Funds

$16,257

$16,257

$16,257

$16,257

29.3 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$85,044

$85,044

$85,044

29.1000 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,298,461 $18,383,505 $18,383,505 $18,383,505

State General Funds

$18,298,461 $18,383,505 $18,383,505 $18,383,505

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,158,284 $20,243,328 $20,243,328 $20,243,328

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,951,047

$7,951,047

$7,951,047

$7,951,047

$7,951,047

$7,951,047

$26,586,165 $26,586,165 $26,586,165

$26,586,165 $26,586,165 $26,586,165

$25,993,885 $25,993,885 $25,993,885

$592,280

$592,280

$592,280

$34,537,212 $34,537,212 $34,537,212

$7,951,047 $7,951,047 $26,586,165 $26,586,165 $25,993,885
$592,280 $34,537,212

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,618,174

$8,618,174

$8,618,174

$8,618,174

$26,586,165 $26,586,165

$26,586,165 $26,586,165

$25,993,885 $25,993,885

$592,280

$592,280

$35,204,339 $35,204,339

$8,618,174 $8,618,174 $26,586,165 $26,586,165 $25,993,885
$592,280 $35,204,339

$8,618,174 $8,618,174 $26,586,165 $26,586,165 $25,993,885
$592,280 $35,204,339

Administration (SAO)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,246 $355,246 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,268,618

$355,246 $355,246 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,268,618

$355,246 $355,246 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,268,618

$355,246 $355,246 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,268,618

30.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

30.1000 -Administration (SAO)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$360,629

$360,629

State General Funds

$360,629

$360,629

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$913,372

$913,372

State Funds Transfers

$913,372

$913,372

Accounting System Assessments

$913,372

$913,372

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,274,001

$1,274,001

Appropriation (HB 915)

$360,629 $360,629 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,274,001

$360,629 $360,629 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,274,001

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Financial Systems

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the State's enterprise financial accounting, payroll,

and human capital management systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$0 $0 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$0 $0 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$0 $0 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

31.1000 -Financial Systems

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the State's enterprise financial accounting, payroll,

and human capital management systems.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

Shared Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing payroll and other financial transactions and to

implement and support the Statewide Travel Consolidation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$938,390 $938,390 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506 $592,280 $2,802,176

$938,390 $938,390 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506 $592,280 $2,802,176

$938,390 $938,390 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506 $592,280 $2,802,176

$938,390 $938,390 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506 $592,280 $2,802,176

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1623

32.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

32.1000 -Shared Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing payroll and other financial transactions and to

implement and support the Statewide Travel Consolidation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$964,226

$964,226

$964,226

$964,226

State General Funds

$964,226

$964,226

$964,226

$964,226

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,863,786

$1,863,786

$1,863,786

$1,863,786

State Funds Transfers

$1,863,786

$1,863,786

$1,863,786

$1,863,786

Accounting System Assessments

$1,271,506

$1,271,506

$1,271,506

$1,271,506

Agency to Agency Contracts

$592,280

$592,280

$592,280

$592,280

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,828,012

$2,828,012

$2,828,012

$2,828,012

Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting policy, business process improvement, and compliance

with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,792,418 $2,792,418
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,927,175

$2,792,418 $2,792,418
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,927,175

$2,792,418 $2,792,418
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,927,175

$2,792,418 $2,792,418
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,927,175

33.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

33.2 Increase funds for the consolidation of data collection systems used to develop the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to prepare for NextGen project implementation.

State General Funds

$560,000

$560,000

$560,000

$560,000

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33.1000 -Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting policy, business process improvement, and compliance

with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,370,719

$3,370,719

$3,370,719

$3,370,719

State General Funds

$3,370,719

$3,370,719

$3,370,719

$3,370,719

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

State Funds Transfers

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

Accounting System Assessments

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,505,476

$3,505,476

$3,505,476

$3,505,476

State Ethics Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,982,449 $2,982,449 $2,982,449

$2,982,449 $2,982,449 $2,982,449

$2,982,449 $2,982,449 $2,982,449

$2,982,449 $2,982,449 $2,982,449

34.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

34.2 Increase funds to enhance the e-filing system to improve customer service and transparency in reporting.

State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

34.998 Change the name of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission to the State Ethics Commission pursuant to HB572 (2023 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1625

34.1000 -State Ethics Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

State General Funds

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

$3,035,750

Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing certified public accountants

and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal

and disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$882,544 $882,544 $882,544

$882,544 $882,544 $882,544

$882,544 $882,544 $882,544

$882,544 $882,544 $882,544

35.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

35.2 Utilize existing funds ($26,476) for costs related to office relocation and administrative hearings. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

35.1000 -Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing certified public accountants

and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal

and disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$886,850

$886,850

$886,850

$886,850

State General Funds

$886,850

$886,850

$886,850

$886,850

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$886,850

$886,850

$886,850

$886,850

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Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances

Section Total - Continuation

$6,520,988

$6,520,988

$6,520,988

$6,520,988

$6,520,988

$6,520,988

$48,160,504 $48,160,504 $48,160,504

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$8,586,262

$8,586,262

$8,586,262

$8,586,262

$8,586,262

$8,586,262

$2,662,329

$2,662,329

$2,662,329

$2,662,329

$2,662,329

$2,662,329

$24,974,434 $24,974,434 $24,974,434

$24,974,434 $24,974,434 $24,974,434

$4,532,195

$4,532,195

$4,532,195

$4,532,195

$4,532,195

$4,532,195

$218,404,496 $218,404,496 $218,404,496

$218,404,496 $218,404,496 $218,404,496

$51,144,343 $51,144,343 $51,144,343

$46,511,281 $46,511,281 $46,511,281

$7,925,062

$7,925,062

$7,925,062

$3,912,528

$3,912,528

$3,912,528

$108,911,282 $108,911,282 $108,911,282

$273,085,988 $273,085,988 $273,085,988

$6,520,988 $6,520,988 $48,160,504
$224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195 $218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $273,085,988

Section Total - Final

$413,187,687 $413,187,687

$413,187,687 $413,187,687

$48,160,504 $48,160,504

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$413,187,687 $413,187,687 $48,160,504
$224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455

$413,187,687 $413,187,687 $48,160,504
$224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455

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Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income
Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers
Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195 $218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $679,752,687

$7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195 $218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $679,752,687

$7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195 $218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $679,752,687

$7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195 $218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281 $7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $679,752,687

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

36.1000 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

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Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647 $3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647 $3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647 $3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647 $3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

37.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

37.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOAS)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$861,672

$861,672

State General Funds

$861,672

$861,672

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,517,735

$4,517,735

Intergovernmental Transfers

$338,577

$338,577

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$338,577

$338,577

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,376,511

$3,376,511

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,376,511

$3,376,511

Sales and Services

$802,647

$802,647

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$802,647

$802,647

Appropriation (HB 915)

$861,672 $861,672 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647

$861,672 $861,672 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,283,996

$3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,283,996

$3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,283,996

$3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,283,996

Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$0 $0 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$0 $0 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$0 $0 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

38.1000 -Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

Human Resources Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $13,079,059

$0 $0 $7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $13,079,059

$0 $0 $7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $13,079,059

$0 $0 $7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $13,079,059

39.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

39.1000 -Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

State General Funds

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,405,284

$7,405,284

$7,405,284

$7,405,284

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

Reserved Fund Balances

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

State Funds Transfers

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

Merit System Assessments

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

$5,673,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,104,895 $13,104,895 $13,104,895 $13,104,895

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Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,430,000 $2,430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $210,504,783

$2,430,000 $2,430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $210,504,783

$2,430,000 $2,430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $210,504,783

$2,430,000 $2,430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $210,504,783

40.1 Increase funds and utilize existing funds ($2,000,000) to pay negotiated Workers' Compensation settlements to reduce outstanding claims and associated costs (Total Funds: $125,000,000).

State General Funds

$123,000,000 $123,000,000 $123,000,000 $123,000,000

40.2 Increase funds to reduce outstanding obligations relating to the State Liability program.

State General Funds

$75,000,000 $75,000,000

$75,000,000

$75,000,000

40.3 Increase funds to meet the cost of excess insurance and projected future claims expenses for the property risk pool.

State General Funds

$50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000

40.1000 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

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identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$250,430,000 $250,430,000 $250,430,000 $250,430,000

State General Funds

$250,430,000 $250,430,000 $250,430,000 $250,430,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$205,751,031 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $205,751,031

State Funds Transfers

$205,751,031 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $205,751,031

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$46,415,940 $46,415,940 $46,415,940 $46,415,940

Liability Funds

$46,511,281 $46,511,281 $46,511,281 $46,511,281

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$3,912,528

$3,912,528

$3,912,528

$3,912,528

Workers Compensation Funds

$108,911,282 $108,911,282 $108,911,282 $108,911,282

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,504,783 $458,504,783 $458,504,783 $458,504,783

State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small

and/or minority business vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$0 $0 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$0 $0 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$0 $0 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

41.1000 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

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provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small and/or minority business vendors.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$0 $0 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$0 $0 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$0 $0 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

42.1000 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,675,240 $2,675,240 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,750,341

$2,675,240 $2,675,240 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,750,341

$2,675,240 $2,675,240 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,750,341

$2,675,240 $2,675,240 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,750,341

43.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$27,989

$27,989

$27,989

$27,989

43.1000 -Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,703,229

$2,703,229

$2,703,229

$2,703,229

State General Funds

$2,703,229

$2,703,229

$2,703,229

$2,703,229

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

State Funds Transfers

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,778,330

$5,778,330

$5,778,330

$5,778,330

Georgia Tax Tribunal

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the

Georgia Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$566,242 $566,242 $566,242

$566,242 $566,242 $566,242

$566,242 $566,242 $566,242

$566,242 $566,242 $566,242

44.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

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44.2 Increase funds to purchase tax law research software. State General Funds

$3,400

$3,400

$3,400

$3,400

44.1000 -Georgia Tax Tribunal

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the

Georgia Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$572,872

$572,872

$572,872

$572,872

State General Funds

$572,872

$572,872

$572,872

$572,872

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$572,872

$572,872

$572,872

$572,872

State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

$0 $0 $10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

$0 $0 $10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

$0 $0 $10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

45.1000 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income

$10,194,262 $8,586,262

$10,194,262 $8,586,262

$10,194,262 $8,586,262

$10,194,262 $8,586,262

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Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000
$1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

$8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000
$1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

$8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000
$1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

$8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000
$1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

46.1 Increase funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-25-7.1, for the modernization of the NextGen Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, the Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance system, the Professional Standards Commission Educator Certification Case Management system, the Board of Regents ERP system, and the Department of Human Services $TARS Case Management system.

State General Funds

$158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572

46.1000 -Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572

State General Funds

$158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572 $158,554,572

The Department is authorized to assess state agencies the equivalent of .176% of salaries for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

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Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$61,743,086 $61,743,086 $61,743,086

$59,615,358 $59,615,358 $59,615,358

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$2,544,771

$2,544,771

$2,544,771

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$430,930

$430,930

$430,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$73,319,932 $73,319,932 $73,319,932

Section Total - Final

$65,303,191 $64,938,569

$63,175,463 $62,810,841

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$2,544,771

$2,544,771

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$62,336,506 $60,208,778
$2,127,728 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748

$61,743,086 $59,615,358
$2,127,728 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000 $73,319,932
$65,801,506 $63,673,778
$2,127,728 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000
$76,880,037

$1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000
$76,515,415

$1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000
$73,913,352

$1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000
$77,378,352

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,048,552 $4,048,552 $4,048,552

$4,048,552 $4,048,552 $4,048,552

$4,048,552 $4,048,552 $4,048,552

$4,048,552 $4,048,552 $4,048,552

47.1000 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

State General Funds

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

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monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,571,608 $34,571,608
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,242,753

$34,571,608 $34,571,608
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,242,753

$34,571,608 $34,571,608
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,242,753

$34,571,608 $34,571,608
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,242,753

48.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$412,300

$412,300

$412,300

$412,300

48.2 Transfer funds from the Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority program ($322,800) to the Consumer Protection program and increase funds for equipment and vehicles to implement the Georgia Electric Vehicle Charging Program pursuant to SB146 (2023 Session). (H:NO; Reduce funds to reflect delayed implementation)(S and CC:Increase funds for equipment and vehicles to begin implementation of the Georgia Electric Vehicle Charging Program pursuant to SB146 (2023 Session))

State General Funds

$3,315,000

$0

$250,000

$250,000

48.3 Increase funds to establish the Georgia Pet Education Campaign and Portal.

State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

48.4 Reduce funds for personnel based on start date of new positions. State General Funds

($94,422)

($101,685)

($101,685)

48.1000 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

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products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,298,908 $35,039,486 $35,282,223 $35,282,223

State General Funds

$38,298,908 $35,039,486 $35,282,223 $35,282,223

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

Sales and Services

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,970,053 $44,710,631 $44,953,368 $44,953,368

Departmental Administration (DOA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,663,878 $7,663,878
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,713,878

$7,663,878 $7,663,878
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,713,878

$7,663,878 $7,663,878
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,713,878

$7,663,878 $7,663,878
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,713,878

49.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$59,208

$59,208

$59,208

$59,208

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49.2 Increase funds to establish the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund (SB220, 2023 Session). (CC:Recognize funding in Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund program)

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$0

$0

49.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for long-term planning for the Atlanta Farmers Market capital needs. (S and CC:Increase funds for one-time funding to update prior long-term studies for Atlanta Farmers Market capital needs)

State General Funds

$500,000

$50,000

$100,000

49.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for agricultural improvements. State General Funds

$1,415,000

49.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOA)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,723,086 $10,223,086

$7,773,086

$9,238,086

State General Funds

$7,723,086 $10,223,086

$7,773,086

$9,238,086

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Agency Funds Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,773,086 $11,273,086

$8,823,086 $10,288,086

Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

$8,029,741 $5,902,013 $2,127,728
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748

$8,029,741 $5,902,013 $2,127,728
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748

$8,029,741 $5,902,013 $2,127,728
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748

$8,029,741 $5,902,013 $2,127,728
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,885,442

$390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,885,442

$390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,885,442

$390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,885,442

50.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$34,448

$34,448

$34,448

$34,448

50.1000 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,064,189

$8,064,189

$8,064,189

$8,064,189

State General Funds

$5,936,461

$5,936,461

$5,936,461

$5,936,461

Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$624,771

$624,771

$624,771

$624,771

Royalties and Rents

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

Sales and Services

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

State Funds Transfers

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,919,890

$8,919,890

$8,919,890

$8,919,890

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,049,057 $3,049,057 $3,049,057

$3,049,057 $3,049,057 $3,049,057

$3,049,057 $3,049,057 $3,049,057

$3,049,057 $3,049,057 $3,049,057

51.1000 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

State General Funds

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,222,578 $1,222,578 $1,222,578

$1,222,578 $1,222,578 $1,222,578

$1,222,578 $1,222,578 $1,222,578

$1,222,578 $1,222,578 $1,222,578

52.1 Transfer funds from the Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority program to the Consumer Protection program to align budget with expenditures. (S and CC:Reduce funds to reclaim funds disregarded in the FY2024 General Budget)

State General Funds

($322,800)

$0

($322,800)

($322,800)

52.1000 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$899,778

$1,222,578

$899,778

$899,778

State General Funds

$899,778

$1,222,578

$899,778

$899,778

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$899,778

$1,222,578

$899,778

$899,778

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

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structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,157,672 $3,157,672 $3,157,672

$3,157,672 $3,157,672 $3,157,672

$3,157,672 $3,157,672 $3,157,672

$3,157,672 $3,157,672 $3,157,672

53.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$31,219

$31,219

$31,219

$31,219

53.2 Increase funds for the replacement of one vehicle. State General Funds

$30,730

$30,730

$30,730

$30,730

53.3 Increase funds to develop and implement a Master Farmer Program. (CC:NO)

State General Funds

$72,000

$0

$0

53.1000 -State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local

governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,219,621

$3,291,621

$3,219,621

$3,219,621

State General Funds

$3,219,621

$3,291,621

$3,219,621

$3,219,621

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,219,621

$3,291,621

$3,219,621

$3,219,621

Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

500.1 Increase funds to establish the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund (SB220, 2023 Session). State General Funds

$2,000,000

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500.999

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants for the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund.

State General Funds

$0

500.1000 -Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants for the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund. TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 915)
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948

$14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$14,419,758 $14,419,758 $14,419,758 $14,419,758 $14,419,758 $14,419,758

$14,419,758 $14,419,758 $14,419,758

$14,419,758 $14,419,758 $14,419,758

Departmental Administration (DBF)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,878,917 $2,878,917 $2,878,917

$2,878,917 $2,878,917 $2,878,917

$2,878,917 $2,878,917 $2,878,917

$2,878,917 $2,878,917 $2,878,917

54.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$13,995

$13,995

$13,995

$13,995

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54.2 Increase funds for database upgrades to process applications for merchant acquirer limited purpose banks and foreign banks and to improve efficiency.

State General Funds

$64,536

$64,536

$64,536

$64,536

54.1000 -Departmental Administration (DBF)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,957,448

$2,957,448

State General Funds

$2,957,448

$2,957,448

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,957,448

$2,957,448

Appropriation (HB 915)

$2,957,448 $2,957,448 $2,957,448

$2,957,448 $2,957,448 $2,957,448

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,174,531 $8,174,531 $8,174,531

$8,174,531 $8,174,531 $8,174,531

$8,174,531 $8,174,531 $8,174,531

$8,174,531 $8,174,531 $8,174,531

55.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$50,596

$50,596

$50,596

$50,596

55.1000 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,225,127

$8,225,127

$8,225,127

$8,225,127

State General Funds

$8,225,127

$8,225,127

$8,225,127

$8,225,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,225,127

$8,225,127

$8,225,127

$8,225,127

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Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and

residential mortgage and installment loan lending practices, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable

laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,213,500 $3,213,500 $3,213,500

$3,213,500 $3,213,500 $3,213,500

$3,213,500 $3,213,500 $3,213,500

$3,213,500 $3,213,500 $3,213,500

56.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$23,683

$23,683

$23,683

$23,683

56.1000 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and

residential mortgage and installment loan lending practices, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable

laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

State General Funds

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

$3,237,183

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,498,212,940 $1,498,212,940 $1,498,212,940

State General Funds

$1,487,957,802 $1,487,957,802 $1,487,957,802

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$149,263,138 $149,263,138 $149,263,138

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,081,397

$5,081,397

$5,081,397

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$29,958,095 $29,958,095 $29,958,095

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $47,482,075 $47,482,075 $47,482,075

$1,498,212,940 $1,487,957,802
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075

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Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,675,867,750

$40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,675,867,750

$40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,675,867,750

$40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,675,867,750

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,559,997,437 $1,563,637,524

State General Funds

$1,549,742,299 $1,553,382,386

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$149,263,138 $149,263,138

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,081,397

$5,081,397

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$29,958,095 $29,958,095

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$47,482,075 $47,482,075

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$40,481,142 $40,481,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$12,096,720 $12,096,720

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,971,962 $25,971,962

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$1,551,066,250 $1,540,811,112
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000

$1,567,977,306 $1,557,722,168
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,737,652,247

$257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,741,292,334

$257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,728,721,060

$257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,745,632,116

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,133,411 $56,133,411 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $100,822,545

$56,133,411 $56,133,411 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $100,822,545

$56,133,411 $56,133,411 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $100,822,545

$56,133,411 $56,133,411 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $100,822,545

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57.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$19,377

$19,377

$19,377

$19,377

57.1000 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$56,152,788 $56,152,788 $56,152,788 $56,152,788

State General Funds

$56,152,788 $56,152,788 $56,152,788 $56,152,788

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,254,231 $44,254,231 $44,254,231 $44,254,231

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $29,607,511 $29,607,511 $29,607,511 $29,607,511

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$434,903

$434,903

$434,903

$434,903

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,841,922 $100,841,922 $100,841,922 $100,841,922

Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for respite services for individuals with intellectual and developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

58.1000 -Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for respite services for individuals with intellectual and developmental

disabilities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$429,164,775 $418,909,637 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,342,499

$429,164,775 $418,909,637 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,342,499

$429,164,775 $418,909,637 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,342,499

$429,164,775 $418,909,637 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,342,499

59.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$683,581

$683,581

$683,581

$683,581

59.2 Transfer funds from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($278,197)

($278,197)

($278,197)

($278,197)

59.1000 -Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$429,570,159 $429,570,159 $429,570,159 $429,570,159

State General Funds

$419,315,021 $419,315,021 $419,315,021 $419,315,021

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,747,883

$50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,747,883

$50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,747,883

$50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,747,883

Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,815,480 $141,815,480
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $141,841,980

$141,815,480 $141,815,480
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $141,841,980

$141,815,480 $141,815,480
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $141,841,980

$141,815,480 $141,815,480
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $141,841,980

60.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,169,079

$1,169,079

$1,169,079

$1,169,079

60.2 Transfer funds from the Adult Forensic Services program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($2,589,607) ($2,589,607) ($2,589,607) ($2,589,607)

60.3 Increase funds for an additional 30-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot. (S:NO; Consider funding for an additional 30-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot in the FY2025 General Budget)(CC:Increase funds for an additional 30-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot)

State General Funds

$664,462

$0

$664,462

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60.1000 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$140,394,952 $141,059,414 $140,394,952 $141,059,414

State General Funds

$140,394,952 $141,059,414 $140,394,952 $141,059,414

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,421,452 $141,085,914 $140,421,452 $141,085,914

Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$596,965,329 $596,965,329 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $609,914,377

$596,965,329 $596,965,329 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $609,914,377

$596,965,329 $596,965,329 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $609,914,377

$596,965,329 $596,965,329 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $609,914,377

61.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,575,268

$6,575,268

$6,575,268

$6,575,268

61.2 Transfer funds from the Adult Mental Health Services program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($3,074,118) ($3,074,118) ($3,074,118) ($3,074,118)

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61.3 Adjust funds to reflect projected expenditures based on actual utilization of core adult mental health services, and transfer funds from the Adult Mental Health Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to fund the construction of the Gateway child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit in Savannah.

State General Funds

($10,420,218) ($10,420,218) ($10,420,218)

61.4 Increase funds for the Georgia Housing Voucher program to support the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.

State General Funds

$475,625

$475,625

$475,625

61.5 Increase funds for a pilot to implement transportation alternatives for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$500,000

$750,000

61.6 Increase funds for one-time funding to expand mental health services in Warner Robins.

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

61.7 Increase funds to support mental health community wellness and outreach programs. (CC:Increase funds for one-time funding to support mental health community wellness and outreach programs)

State General Funds

$450,000

$450,000

61.1000 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$600,466,479 $593,021,886 $591,971,886 $592,221,886

State General Funds

$600,466,479 $593,021,886 $591,971,886 $592,221,886

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,858,953 $11,858,953 $11,858,953 $11,858,953

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $6,726,178 $6,726,178 $6,726,178 $6,726,178

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

Sales and Services

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$613,415,527 $605,970,934 $604,920,934 $605,170,934

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Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,325,741 $3,325,741 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,253,890

$3,325,741 $3,325,741 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,253,890

$3,325,741 $3,325,741 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,253,890

$3,325,741 $3,325,741 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,253,890

62.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

62.1000 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,326,818

$3,326,818

$3,326,818

$3,326,818

State General Funds

$3,326,818

$3,326,818

$3,326,818

$3,326,818

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $7,878,149 $7,878,149 $7,878,149 $7,878,149

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,254,967 $11,254,967 $11,254,967 $11,254,967

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,226,511 $16,226,511
$3,285,496

$16,226,511 $16,226,511
$3,285,496

$16,226,511 $16,226,511
$3,285,496

$16,226,511 $16,226,511
$3,285,496

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,285,496 $19,512,007

$3,285,496 $19,512,007

$3,285,496 $19,512,007

$3,285,496 $19,512,007

63.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$36,601

$36,601

$36,601

$36,601

63.2 Increase funds for adaptive play for children with disabilities and their families. (CC:Increase funds for one-time funding for adaptive play for children with disabilities and their families)

State General Funds

$60,000

$60,000

63.1000 -Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,263,112 $16,263,112 $16,323,112 $16,323,112

State General Funds

$16,263,112 $16,263,112 $16,323,112 $16,323,112

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,548,608 $19,548,608 $19,608,608 $19,608,608

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,185,031 $7,185,031 $7,185,031

$7,185,031 $7,185,031 $7,185,031

$7,185,031 $7,185,031 $7,185,031

$7,185,031 $7,185,031 $7,185,031

64.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$31,219

$31,219

$31,219

$31,219

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64.2 Transfer funds from the Child and Adolescent Forensic Services program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($17,298)

($17,298)

($17,298)

($17,298)

64.1000 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

State General Funds

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

$7,198,952

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,984,605 $56,984,605 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $67,394,120

$56,984,605 $56,984,605 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $67,394,120

$56,984,605 $56,984,605 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $67,394,120

$56,984,605 $56,984,605 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $67,394,120

65.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$19,377

$19,377

$19,377

$19,377

65.2 Transfer funds from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,001,541) ($1,001,541) ($1,001,541) ($1,001,541)

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65.3 Transfer funds from Adult Mental Health Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program for the construction of the Gateway child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit in Savannah. (S and CC:Transfer funds from Adult Mental Health Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program and increase funds for the construction of the Gateway child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit in Savannah)

State General Funds

$10,420,218 $13,000,000 $15,500,000

65.1000 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$56,002,441 $66,422,659 $69,002,441 $71,502,441

State General Funds

$56,002,441 $66,422,659 $69,002,441 $71,502,441

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,324,515 $10,324,515 $10,324,515 $10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $7,437,531 $7,437,531 $7,437,531 $7,437,531

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,411,956 $76,832,174 $79,411,956 $81,911,956

Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,964,012 $31,964,012
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $41,264,758

$31,964,012 $31,964,012
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $41,264,758

$31,964,012 $31,964,012
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $41,264,758

$31,964,012 $31,964,012
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $41,264,758

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66.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$307,879

$307,879

$307,879

$307,879

66.2 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBHDD) program to the Direct Care Support Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($650,000)

($650,000)

($650,000)

($650,000)

66.1000 -Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,621,891 $31,621,891 $31,621,891 $31,621,891

State General Funds

$31,621,891 $31,621,891 $31,621,891 $31,621,891

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,922,637 $40,922,637 $40,922,637 $40,922,637

Direct Care Support Services The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$154,255,108 $154,255,108
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130

$154,255,108 $154,255,108
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130

$154,255,108 $154,255,108
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130

$154,255,108 $154,255,108
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,580

$62,580

$62,580

$62,580

$158,128,149 $158,128,149 $158,128,149 $158,128,149

67.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$976,386

$976,386

$976,386

$976,386

67.2 Transfer funds ($7,610,761) from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services, Adult Forensic Services, Adult Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Forensic Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, and Departmental Administration (DBHDD) programs to Direct Care Support Services program, utilize existing funds ($461,188), and increase funds to address Regional State Hospitals' urgent and significant capital needs according to the 2023 Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) campus survey (Total Funds: $60,000,000). (S:Transfer funds ($7,610,761) from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services, Adult Forensic Services, Adult Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Forensic Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, and Departmental Administration (DBHDD) programs to Direct Care Support Services program, utilize existing funds ($461,188), and increase funds to address Regional State Hospitals' urgent and significant capital needs according to the 2023 Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) campus survey (Total Funds: $46,503,406))(CC:Transfer funds ($7,610,761) from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services, Adult Forensic Services, Adult Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Forensic Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, and Departmental Administration (DBHDD) programs to Direct Care Support Services program, utilize existing funds ($461,188), and increase funds to address Regional State Hospitals' urgent and significant capital needs according to the 2023 Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) campus survey (Total Funds: $60,000,000))

State General Funds

$59,538,812 $59,538,812 $46,042,218 $59,538,812

67.1000 -Direct Care Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$214,770,306 $214,770,306

State General Funds

$214,770,306 $214,770,306

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,453,331

$1,453,331

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$785,307

$785,307

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$785,307

$785,307

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,419,710

$2,419,710

Appropriation (HB 915)

$201,273,712 $201,273,712
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710

$214,770,306 $214,770,306
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710

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State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $218,643,347

$2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $218,643,347

$2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $205,146,753

$2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $218,643,347

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$352,378 $352,378 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,348,793

$352,378 $352,378 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,348,793

$352,378 $352,378 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,348,793

$352,378 $352,378 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,348,793

68.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

68.1000 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$368,526

$368,526

$368,526

$368,526

State General Funds

$368,526

$368,526

$368,526

$368,526

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $9,996,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,364,941 $10,364,941 $10,364,941 $10,364,941

Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$780,964 $780,964 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,800,006

$780,964 $780,964 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,800,006

$780,964 $780,964 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,800,006

$780,964 $780,964 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,800,006

69.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

69.1000 -Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$791,729

$791,729

$791,729

$791,729

State General Funds

$791,729

$791,729

$791,729

$791,729

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,810,771

$2,810,771

$2,810,771

$2,810,771

Sexual Offender Risk Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$959,595 $959,595 $959,595

$959,595 $959,595 $959,595

$959,595 $959,595 $959,595

$959,595 $959,595 $959,595

70.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

70.998 Change the name of the Sexual Offender Review Board to the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

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70.1000 -Sexual Offender Risk Review Board

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$969,284

$969,284

$969,284

$969,284

State General Funds

$969,284

$969,284

$969,284

$969,284

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$969,284

$969,284

$969,284

$969,284

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$58,372,566 $58,372,566 $58,372,566

$58,372,566 $58,372,566 $58,372,566

$169,081,824 $169,081,824 $169,081,824

$169,081,824 $169,081,824 $169,081,824

$14,758,057 $14,758,057 $14,758,057

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$13,141,147 $13,141,147 $13,141,147

$13,141,147 $13,141,147 $13,141,147

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$242,403,370 $242,403,370 $242,403,370

$58,372,566 $58,372,566 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492 $1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $242,403,370

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

Section Total - Final

$534,547,118 $538,347,118

$534,547,118 $538,347,118

$169,081,824 $169,081,824

$169,081,824 $169,081,824

$14,758,057 $14,758,057

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$541,347,118 $541,347,118 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418

$535,847,118 $535,847,118 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,141,147 $13,141,147
$1,149,492 $1,149,492
$190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $718,577,922

$13,141,147 $13,141,147
$1,149,492 $1,149,492
$190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $722,377,922

$13,141,147 $13,141,147
$1,149,492 $1,149,492
$190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $725,377,922

$13,141,147 $13,141,147
$1,149,492 $1,149,492
$190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $719,877,922

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,335 $306,335 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $538,688

$306,335 $306,335 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $538,688

$306,335 $306,335 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $538,688

$306,335 $306,335 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $538,688

71.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

71.1000 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$310,641

$310,641

$310,641

$310,641

State General Funds

$310,641

$310,641

$310,641

$310,641

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $542,994

$232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $542,994

$232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $542,994

$232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $542,994

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,745,918 $3,745,918 $3,745,918

$3,745,918 $3,745,918 $3,745,918

$3,745,918 $3,745,918 $3,745,918

$3,745,918 $3,745,918 $3,745,918

72.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

72.1000 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

State General Funds

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

$3,757,760

Departmental Administration (DCA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,790,639 $1,790,639 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,699,074

$1,790,639 $1,790,639 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,699,074

$1,790,639 $1,790,639 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,699,074

$1,790,639 $1,790,639 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,699,074

73.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$82,891

$82,891

$82,891

$82,891

73.1000 -Departmental Administration (DCA)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,873,530

$1,873,530

$1,873,530

$1,873,530

State General Funds

$1,873,530

$1,873,530

$1,873,530

$1,873,530

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,945,396

$2,945,396

$2,945,396

$2,945,396

Reserved Fund Balances

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

Sales and Services

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,781,965

$29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,781,965

$29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,781,965

$29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,781,965

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,782,656 $1,782,656 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,918,456

$1,782,656 $1,782,656 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,918,456

$1,782,656 $1,782,656 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,918,456

$1,782,656 $1,782,656 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,918,456

74.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

74.1000 -Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,822,487

$1,822,487

$1,822,487

$1,822,487

State General Funds

$1,822,487

$1,822,487

$1,822,487

$1,822,487

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$631,978

$631,978

$631,978

$631,978

Intergovernmental Transfers

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,958,287

$460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,958,287

$460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,958,287

$460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,958,287

Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

75.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

75.1000 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

State General Funds

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,188,507

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,188,507

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,188,507

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,188,507

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,264,767 $1,264,767
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,605,519

$1,264,767 $1,264,767
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,605,519

$1,264,767 $1,264,767
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,605,519

$1,264,767 $1,264,767
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,605,519

76.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$12,918

$12,918

$12,918

$12,918

76.1000 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

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and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,277,685

$1,277,685

$1,277,685

$1,277,685

State General Funds

$1,277,685

$1,277,685

$1,277,685

$1,277,685

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$140,752

$140,752

$140,752

$140,752

Intergovernmental Transfers

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

Sales and Services

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,618,437

$1,618,437

$1,618,437

$1,618,437

Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

77.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$174,394

$174,394

$174,394

$174,394

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77.1000 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$174,394

$174,394

$174,394

$174,394

State General Funds

$174,394

$174,394

$174,394

$174,394

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$111,873,539 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $111,873,539

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$111,873,539 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $111,873,539

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,145,738

$4,145,738

$4,145,738

$4,145,738

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

Sales and Services

$379,000

$379,000

$379,000

$379,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$379,000

$379,000

$379,000

$379,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$116,193,671 $116,193,671 $116,193,671 $116,193,671

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$397,224 $397,224
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $447,224

$397,224 $397,224
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $447,224

$397,224 $397,224
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $447,224

$397,224 $397,224
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $447,224

78.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

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78.1000 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$400,454

$400,454

$400,454

$400,454

State General Funds

$400,454

$400,454

$400,454

$400,454

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$450,454

$450,454

$450,454

$450,454

Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,031,329 $4,031,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $7,533,781

$4,031,329 $4,031,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $7,533,781

$4,031,329 $4,031,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $7,533,781

$4,031,329 $4,031,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $7,533,781

79.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$90,427

$90,427

$90,427

$90,427

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79.2 Utilize existing funds ($800,000), transfer funds ($400,000) from the State Community Development Programs program to the Special Housing Initiatives program, and increase funds to the State Housing Trust Fund to leverage federal grant funds for the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (Total Funds: $2,924,806).

State General Funds

$2,124,806

$2,124,806

$2,124,806

$2,124,806

79.1000 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,246,562

$6,246,562

$6,246,562

$6,246,562

State General Funds

$6,246,562

$6,246,562

$6,246,562

$6,246,562

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$289,993

$289,993

$289,993

$289,993

Reserved Fund Balances

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Sales and Services

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

State Funds Transfers

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

Agency to Agency Contracts

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,749,014

$9,749,014

$9,749,014

$9,749,014

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,184,467 $3,184,467 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000

$3,184,467 $3,184,467 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000

$3,184,467 $3,184,467 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000

$3,184,467 $3,184,467 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $4,286,059

$100,000 $4,286,059

$100,000 $4,286,059

$100,000 $4,286,059

80.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

80.2 Transfer funds from the State Community Development Programs program to the Special Housing Initiatives program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($400,000)

($400,000)

($400,000)

($400,000)

80.3 Increase funds for one-time community improvement grants. (CC:NO)

State General Funds

$2,500,000

$0

$0

80.1000 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,813,533

$5,313,533

$2,813,533

$2,813,533

State General Funds

$2,813,533

$5,313,533

$2,813,533

$2,813,533

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,915,125

$6,415,125

$3,915,125

$3,915,125

80.1001 Special Project - State Community Development Programs: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and award
community improvement grants. (CC:NO)

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$0

State Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,705,396 $13,705,396
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,181,484

$13,705,396 $13,705,396
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,181,484

$13,705,396 $13,705,396
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,181,484

$13,705,396 $13,705,396
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,181,484

81.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

81.2 Increase funds for the projected cost of economic development projects receiving Regional Economic Business Assistance.

State General Funds

$100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000

81.1000 -State Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$113,715,085 $113,715,085 $113,715,085 $113,715,085

State General Funds

$113,715,085 $113,715,085 $113,715,085 $113,715,085

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$476,088

$476,088

$476,088

$476,088

Intergovernmental Transfers

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

Sales and Services

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,191,173 $114,191,173 $114,191,173 $114,191,173

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,253,495 $1,253,495 $1,253,495

$1,253,495 $1,253,495 $1,253,495

$1,253,495 $1,253,495 $1,253,495

$1,253,495 $1,253,495 $1,253,495

82.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Fund to support water and wastewater infrastructure development through low-interest loans to local communities.

State General Funds

$250,000,000 $250,000,000 $250,000,000 $250,000,000

82.1000 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$251,253,495 $251,253,495 $251,253,495 $251,253,495

State General Funds

$251,253,495 $251,253,495 $251,253,495 $251,253,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,253,495 $251,253,495 $251,253,495 $251,253,495

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,910,340 $26,910,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $27,055,861

$26,910,340 $26,910,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $27,055,861

$26,910,340 $26,910,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $27,055,861

$26,910,340 $26,910,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $27,055,861

83.1 Increase funds to support rural economic development projects and expand grant opportunities for rural site development.

State General Funds

$100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000

83.2 Utilize existing funds ($26,078,821) and increase funds for the Rural Workforce Housing Program (Total Funds: $50,000,000).

State General Funds

$23,921,179 $23,921,179 $23,921,179 $23,921,179

83.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for economic development. State General Funds

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

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83.4 Increase funds for an agriculture center grant. (CC:NO) State General Funds

$500,000

$0

83.1000 -Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$150,831,519 $152,131,519

State General Funds

$150,831,519 $152,131,519

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$145,521

$145,521

Intergovernmental Transfers

$145,521

$145,521

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$145,521

$145,521

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,977,040 $152,277,040

Appropriation (HB 915)

$152,631,519 $152,631,519
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $152,777,040

$152,131,519 $152,131,519
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $152,277,040

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$4,755,971,201 $4,755,971,201 $4,755,971,201

$4,084,880,864 $4,084,880,864 $4,084,880,864

$124,062,351 $124,062,351 $124,062,351

$8,769,315

$8,769,315

$8,769,315

$152,685,494 $152,685,494 $152,685,494

$385,573,177 $385,573,177 $385,573,177

$9,687,933,882 $9,687,933,882 $9,687,933,882

$26,684,102 $26,684,102 $26,684,102

$9,193,039,021 $9,193,039,021 $9,193,039,021

$468,210,759 $468,210,759 $468,210,759

$220,774,078 $220,774,078 $220,774,078

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

$4,755,971,201 $4,084,880,864
$124,062,351 $8,769,315
$152,685,494 $385,573,177 $9,687,933,882 $26,684,102 $9,193,039,021 $468,210,759 $220,774,078 $214,057,828 $214,057,828
$3,600,000 $3,600,000 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

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Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$19,788,410,812 $19,788,410,812 $19,788,410,812 $19,788,410,812

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$4,880,571,226 $4,853,083,743 $4,830,882,110 $4,822,982,619

$4,183,900,671 $4,156,413,188 $4,134,211,555 $4,126,312,064

$124,062,351 $124,062,351 $124,062,351 $124,062,351

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$155,666,898 $155,666,898 $155,666,898 $155,666,898

$407,945,221 $407,945,221 $407,945,221 $407,945,221

$9,860,816,059 $9,803,761,733 $9,760,115,668 $9,743,167,808

$26,684,102 $26,684,102 $26,684,102 $26,684,102

$9,365,921,198 $9,308,866,872 $9,252,362,878 $9,235,415,018

$468,210,759 $468,210,759 $481,068,688 $481,068,688

$220,774,078 $220,774,078 $220,774,078 $220,774,078

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$20,085,893,014 $20,001,351,205 $19,935,503,507 $19,910,656,156

Departmental Administration (DCH)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1679

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,078,435 $91,078,435 $376,976,734 $17,778,946 $329,743,048 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $493,651,523

$91,078,435 $91,078,435 $376,976,734 $17,778,946 $329,743,048 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $493,651,523

$91,078,435 $91,078,435 $376,976,734 $17,778,946 $329,743,048 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $493,651,523

$91,078,435 $91,078,435 $376,976,734 $17,778,946 $329,743,048 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $493,651,523

84.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$466,125

$466,125

$466,125

$466,125

84.1000 -Departmental Administration (DCH)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,544,560 $91,544,560 $91,544,560 $91,544,560

State General Funds

$91,544,560 $91,544,560 $91,544,560 $91,544,560

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$376,976,734 $376,976,734 $376,976,734 $376,976,734

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,778,946 $17,778,946 $17,778,946 $17,778,946

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$329,743,048 $329,743,048 $329,743,048 $329,743,048

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$29,454,740 $29,454,740 $29,454,740 $29,454,740

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

State Funds Transfers

$22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

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Health Insurance Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,311,585 $21,311,585 $21,311,585 $21,311,585 $494,117,648 $494,117,648 $494,117,648 $494,117,648

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$874,037 $874,037 $874,037

$874,037 $874,037 $874,037

$874,037 $874,037 $874,037

$874,037 $874,037 $874,037

85.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

85.2 Utilize existing funds ($81,221) for investigative software. (G:YES)(H:Increase funds for investigative software)(S and CC:Increase funds and utilize existing funds ($55,000) for investigative software)

State General Funds

$0

$81,221

$81,221

$81,221

85.3 Utilize existing funds ($65,000) to replace two vehicles. (G:YES)(H:Utilize existing funds ($26,450) and increase funds ($38,550) to replace two vehicles)(S and CC:Increase funds to replace two vehicles)

State General Funds

$0

$38,550

$65,000

$65,000

85.1000 -Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$881,573

$1,001,344

$1,027,794

$1,027,794

State General Funds

$881,573

$1,001,344

$1,027,794

$1,027,794

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$881,573

$1,001,344

$1,027,794

$1,027,794

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1681

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$849,432 $849,432 $849,432

$849,432 $849,432 $849,432

$849,432 $849,432 $849,432

$849,432 $849,432 $849,432

86.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

86.2 Utilize existing funds ($25,483) for an electronic documentation storage system. (G:YES)(H and S:Utilize existing funds ($53,268) and increase funds ($66,732) for an electronic documentation storage system)

State General Funds

$0

$66,732

$66,732

$66,732

86.1000 -Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$858,044

$924,776

$924,776

$924,776

State General Funds

$858,044

$924,776

$924,776

$924,776

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$858,044

$924,776

$924,776

$924,776

Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,992,849 $18,992,849
$172,588 $172,588 $19,165,437

$18,992,849 $18,992,849
$172,588 $172,588 $19,165,437

$18,992,849 $18,992,849
$172,588 $172,588 $19,165,437

$18,992,849 $18,992,849
$172,588 $172,588 $19,165,437

87.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

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87.2 Transfer funds from the Health Care Access and Improvement program to the PeachCare program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($459,000)

($459,000)

($459,000)

($459,000)

87.3 Increase funds to support existing and new housing with the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).

State General Funds

$148,250

$296,500

$148,250

87.4 Increase funds to support Lupus research, data collection, awareness, and education.

State General Funds

$50,000

$100,000

$50,000

87.5 Increase funds for one federally qualified health center start-up grant in Cobb County. (S:NO; Consider the inclusion of one federally qualified health center start-up grant in Cobb County in the FY2025 General Budget)(CC:Increase funds for one-time funding for one federally qualified health center start-up grant in Cobb County)

State General Funds

$250,000

$0

$250,000

87.6 Increase funds for one-time grants up to $1,000,000 for the development of Programs of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) to provide home and community-based services. (CC:Increase funds for one-time grants up to $500,000 for the development of nonprofit Programs of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) to provide home and community-based services)

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

87.7 Increase funds for one-time funding for Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse. State General Funds

$250,000

87.1000 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,543,538 $18,991,788 $20,940,038 $21,241,788

State General Funds

$18,543,538 $18,991,788 $20,940,038 $21,241,788

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,716,126 $19,164,376 $21,112,626 $21,414,376

Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1683

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,136,965 $27,136,965 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $39,242,542

$27,136,965 $27,136,965 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $39,242,542

$27,136,965 $27,136,965 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $39,242,542

$27,136,965 $27,136,965 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $39,242,542

88.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$205,612

$205,612

$205,612

$205,612

88.1000 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,342,577 $27,342,577 $27,342,577 $27,342,577

State General Funds

$27,342,577 $27,342,577 $27,342,577 $27,342,577

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,005,577 $12,005,577 $12,005,577 $12,005,577

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,945,354

$5,945,354

$5,945,354

$5,945,354

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$6,060,223

$6,060,223

$6,060,223

$6,060,223

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,448,154 $39,448,154 $39,448,154 $39,448,154

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $358,801,173

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $358,801,173

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $358,801,173

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $358,801,173

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $554,269,739

$358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $554,269,739

$358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $554,269,739

$358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $554,269,739

89.1000 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $52,882,042 $52,882,042

State General Funds

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $52,882,042 $52,882,042

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$358,801,173 $358,801,173 $358,801,173 $358,801,173

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$358,801,173 $358,801,173 $358,801,173 $358,801,173

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$142,586,524 $142,586,524 $142,586,524 $142,586,524

Intergovernmental Transfers

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Sales and Services

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$554,269,739 $554,269,739 $554,269,739 $554,269,739

Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees

$2,329,655,949 $2,122,710,631
$6,191,806 $8,769,315 $152,685,494

$2,329,655,949 $2,122,710,631
$6,191,806 $8,769,315 $152,685,494

$2,329,655,949 $2,122,710,631
$6,191,806 $8,769,315 $152,685,494

$2,329,655,949 $2,122,710,631
$6,191,806 $8,769,315 $152,685,494

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1685

Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
Hospital Authorities TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,298,703 $4,440,149,741
$2,787,214 $4,437,362,527
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $7,099,437,310

$39,298,703 $4,440,149,741
$2,787,214 $4,437,362,527
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $7,099,437,310

$39,298,703 $4,440,149,741
$2,787,214 $4,437,362,527
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $7,099,437,310

$39,298,703 $4,440,149,741
$2,787,214 $4,437,362,527
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $7,099,437,310

90.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$120,960,448 $244,727,550 $365,687,998

$120,960,448 $244,727,550 $365,687,998

90.2 Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$20,530,349 $41,537,066 $62,067,415

$20,530,349 $41,537,066 $62,067,415

90.3 Increase funds for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2021 cost reports.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$92,923,563 $188,003,238 $280,926,801

$92,923,563 $188,003,238 $280,926,801

90.4 Increase funds for the Medicare Part D Clawback payment. State General Funds

$39,489,850

$39,489,850

90.5 Replace state general funds with hospital provider fees.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

($2,237,205) $2,237,205
$0

($2,237,205) $2,237,205
$0

$120,960,448 $244,727,550 $365,687,998
$20,530,349 $41,537,066 $62,067,415
$92,923,563 $188,003,238 $280,926,801
$39,489,850
($2,237,205) $2,237,205
$0

$120,960,448 $244,727,550 $365,687,998
$20,530,349 $41,537,066 $62,067,415
$92,923,563 $188,003,238 $280,926,801
$39,489,850
($2,237,205) $2,237,205
$0

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90.6 Replace state general funds with nursing home provider fees.
State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Total Public Funds:

($2,981,404) $2,981,404
$0

($2,981,404) $2,981,404
$0

($2,981,404) $2,981,404
$0

($2,981,404) $2,981,404
$0

90.7 Increase funds to recognize ambulance provider fees. Ambulance Provider Fees

$226,770

$226,770

$226,770

$226,770

90.8 Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers. (CC:NO; Consider inclusion of funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers in FY2025 General Budget)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$2,107,212

$0

$4,263,317

$0

$6,370,529

$0

90.1000 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,603,786,929 $2,603,786,929 $2,605,894,141 $2,603,786,929

State General Funds

$2,391,396,232 $2,391,396,232 $2,393,503,444 $2,391,396,232

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

Ambulance Provider Fees

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

$8,996,085

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$155,666,898 $155,666,898 $155,666,898 $155,666,898

Hospital Provider Fee

$41,535,908 $41,535,908 $41,535,908 $41,535,908

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,914,417,595 $4,914,417,595 $4,918,680,912 $4,914,417,595

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,911,630,381 $4,911,630,381 $4,915,893,698 $4,911,630,381

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

Hospital Authorities

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

State Funds Transfers

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1687

Optional Medicaid Services Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $7,847,836,144 $7,847,836,144 $7,854,206,673 $7,847,836,144

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,013,907,252 $1,549,762,233
$117,870,545 $346,274,474 $4,061,067,485 $4,061,067,485 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,100,719,900

$2,013,907,252 $1,549,762,233
$117,870,545 $346,274,474 $4,061,067,485 $4,061,067,485 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,100,719,900

$2,013,907,252 $1,549,762,233
$117,870,545 $346,274,474 $4,061,067,485 $4,061,067,485 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,100,719,900

$2,013,907,252 $1,549,762,233
$117,870,545 $346,274,474 $4,061,067,485 $4,061,067,485 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,100,719,900

91.1 Reduce funds for Medicaid enrollment based on projected utilization.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($152,993,355) ($309,536,628) ($462,529,983)

($181,193,355) ($366,590,954) ($547,784,309)

($209,393,355) ($423,645,281) ($633,038,636)

($213,469,355) ($431,891,857) ($645,361,212)

91.2 Replace state general funds with hospital provider fees.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

($20,134,839) $20,134,839
$0

($20,134,839) $20,134,839
$0

($20,134,839) $20,134,839
$0

($20,134,839) $20,134,839
$0

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91.3 Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers. (CC:NO; Consider inclusion of funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers in FY2025 General Budget)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$2,193,535

$0

$4,437,967

$0

$6,631,502

$0

91.1000 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,860,913,897 $1,832,713,897 $1,806,707,432 $1,800,437,897

State General Funds

$1,376,634,039 $1,348,434,039 $1,322,427,574 $1,316,158,039

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,870,545 $117,870,545 $117,870,545 $117,870,545

Hospital Provider Fee

$366,409,313 $366,409,313 $366,409,313 $366,409,313

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,751,530,857 $3,694,476,531 $3,641,860,171 $3,629,175,628

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,751,530,857 $3,694,476,531 $3,641,860,171 $3,629,175,628

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Hospital Authorities

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

State Funds Transfers

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,638,189,917 $5,552,935,591 $5,474,312,766 $5,455,358,688

PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$100,953,107 $100,953,107 $438,760,584
$4,565 $438,756,019
$151,783 $151,783

$100,953,107 $100,953,107 $438,760,584
$4,565 $438,756,019
$151,783 $151,783

$100,953,107 $100,953,107 $438,760,584
$4,565 $438,756,019
$151,783 $151,783

$100,953,107 $100,953,107 $438,760,584
$4,565 $438,756,019
$151,783 $151,783

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Optional Medicaid Services Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$539,865,474 $539,865,474 $539,865,474 $539,865,474

92.1 Transfer funds from the Health Care Access and Improvement program to the PeachCare program ($459,000) and increase funds ($3,569,736) for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$4,028,736 $8,150,951
$12,179,687

$4,028,736 $8,150,951
$12,179,687

$4,028,736 $0
$12,857,929 $16,886,665

$4,028,736 $0
$12,857,929 $16,886,665

92.1000 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$104,981,843 $104,981,843 $104,981,843 $104,981,843

State General Funds

$104,981,843 $104,981,843 $104,981,843 $104,981,843

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$446,911,535 $446,911,535 $451,618,513 $451,618,513

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$8,155,516

$8,155,516

$4,565

$4,565

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$438,756,019 $438,756,019 $451,613,948 $451,613,948

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

State Funds Transfers

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$552,045,161 $552,045,161 $556,752,139 $556,752,139

State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$0 $0 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$0 $0 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$0 $0 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

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93.1000 -State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,779,001 $1,779,001 $1,779,001

$1,779,001 $1,779,001 $1,779,001

$1,779,001 $1,779,001 $1,779,001

$1,779,001 $1,779,001 $1,779,001

94.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

94.2 Reduce funds for operations to align budget to expenditures.

State General Funds

($15,062)

$0

$0

$0

94.3 Utilize existing funds ($168,738) for one data analyst and data management software. (G:YES)(H:NO)(S and CC:YES; Utilize existing funds for personnel and software to assist in additional licensure studies)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

94.4 Utilize existing funds ($100,000) for statewide healthcare specialty assessments to evaluate gaps in healthcare services. (G:YES)(H:Utilize existing funds ($100,000) and increase funds to study needs in licensure or sub-specialties of licensure and evaluate gaps in healthcare staffing in Neurology, Psychiatry, Rheumatology, and Endocrinology)(S:YES; Utilize existing funds ($100,000) for statewide healthcare specialty assessments to evaluate gaps in healthcare services)(CC:Utilize existing funds

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($100,000) and increase funds for one-time funding for statewide healthcare specialty assessments to evaluate gaps in healthcare services in Neurology, Psychiatry, and Endocrinology)

State General Funds

$0

$200,000

$0

$100,000

94.5 Reduce funds based on actual start date. State General Funds

($103,662)

($103,662)

($103,662)

94.6 The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce shall collaborate with state licensing boards to provide and receive healthcare workforce data as needed. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

94.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,772,551

$1,883,951

State General Funds

$1,772,551

$1,883,951

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,772,551

$1,883,951

Appropriation (HB 915)

$1,683,951 $1,683,951 $1,683,951

$1,783,951 $1,783,951 $1,783,951

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

95.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

State General Funds

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

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Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

96.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

State General Funds

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine and affiliated hospitals to help ensure

an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

97.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine and affiliated hospitals to help ensure

an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

State General Funds

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

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Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,065,000 $5,065,000 $5,065,000

$5,065,000 $5,065,000 $5,065,000

$5,065,000 $5,065,000 $5,065,000

$5,065,000 $5,065,000 $5,065,000

98.1 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures until authorizing legislation is passed to establish a loan repayment program for mental health professionals.

State General Funds

($850,000)

($850,000)

($850,000)

($850,000)

98.2 Transfer funds from the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program to utilize unallocated award amounts from multi-year physician loan repayments for funding of nursing faculty loan repayments.

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

98.1000-Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,215,000

$4,215,000

$3,915,000

$3,915,000

State General Funds

$4,215,000

$4,215,000

$3,915,000

$3,915,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,215,000

$4,215,000

$3,915,000

$3,915,000

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,445,783 $7,445,783 $7,445,783

$7,445,783 $7,445,783 $7,445,783

$7,445,783 $7,445,783 $7,445,783

$7,445,783 $7,445,783 $7,445,783

99.1 Increase funds for nursing program recruitment in Southwest Georgia. State General Funds

$56,000

$0

$56,000

99.2 Transfer funds from the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program to utilize unallocated award amounts from multi-year physician loan repayments for funding of nursing faculty loan repayments.

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

99.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,445,783

$7,501,783

$7,745,783

$7,801,783

State General Funds

$7,445,783

$7,501,783

$7,745,783

$7,801,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,445,783

$7,501,783

$7,745,783

$7,801,783

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board

licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,151,410 $3,151,410
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $3,451,410

$3,151,410 $3,151,410
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $3,451,410

$3,151,410 $3,151,410
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $3,451,410

$3,151,410 $3,151,410
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $3,451,410

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100.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$27,989

$27,989

$27,989

$27,989

100.2 Utilize existing funds ($275,000) to upgrade licensure application software and fully digitize the application process. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

100.3 Utilize existing funds ($62,790) to upgrade technology equipment. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

100.4 Reduce funds based on actual start dates. State General Funds

($89,636)

($110,716)

($91,210)

100.1000 -Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board

licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,179,399

$3,089,763

$3,068,683

$3,088,189

State General Funds

$3,179,399

$3,089,763

$3,068,683

$3,088,189

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,479,399

$3,389,763

$3,368,683

$3,388,189

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,143,460 $3,143,460 $3,143,460

$3,143,460 $3,143,460 $3,143,460

$3,143,460 $3,143,460 $3,143,460

$3,143,460 $3,143,460 $3,143,460

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101.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

101.2 Increase funds to reflect the full cost of the database management agreement funded by HB19 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$5,250

$5,250

$5,250

$5,250

101.1000 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

State General Funds

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

$3,167,011

Section 18: Community Supervision, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$206,256,998 $206,256,998 $206,256,998

$206,256,998 $206,256,998 $206,256,998

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$289,944

$289,944

$289,944

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$846,118

$846,118

$846,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$208,643,406 $208,643,406 $208,643,406

$206,256,998 $206,256,998
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $208,643,406

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$208,318,915 $208,318,915

$208,318,915 $208,318,915

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$289,944

$289,944

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$846,118

$846,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$210,705,323 $210,705,323

$208,318,915 $208,318,915
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $210,705,323

$208,318,915 $208,318,915
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $210,705,323

Departmental Administration (DCS) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,770,766 $10,770,766
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,771,966

$10,770,766 $10,770,766
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,771,966

$10,770,766 $10,770,766
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,771,966

$10,770,766 $10,770,766
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,771,966

102.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$73,202

$73,202

$73,202

$73,202

102.1000 -Departmental Administration (DCS) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Appropriation (HB 915)

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,843,968 $10,843,968
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,845,168

$10,843,968 $10,843,968
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,845,168

$10,843,968 $10,843,968
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,845,168

$10,843,968 $10,843,968
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,845,168

Field Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through effective and efficient offender supervision in

communities, while providing opportunities for successful outcomes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$189,869,483 $189,869,483
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $191,905,338

$189,869,483 $189,869,483
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $191,905,338

$189,869,483 $189,869,483
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $191,905,338

$189,869,483 $189,869,483
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $191,905,338

103.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,905,404

$1,905,404

$1,905,404

$1,905,404

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1699

103.1000 -Field Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through effective and efficient offender supervision in

communities, while providing opportunities for successful outcomes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$191,774,887 $191,774,887 $191,774,887 $191,774,887

State General Funds

$191,774,887 $191,774,887 $191,774,887 $191,774,887

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$127,515

$127,515

$127,515

$127,515

Intergovernmental Transfers

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

Sales and Services

$13,786

$13,786

$13,786

$13,786

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,786

$13,786

$13,786

$13,786

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$846,118

$846,118

$846,118

$846,118

State Funds Transfers

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

Agency to Agency Contracts

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

Agency Funds Transfers

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$193,810,742 $193,810,742 $193,810,742 $193,810,742

Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to develop and

execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the

success of returning citizens.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,951,840 $3,951,840 $3,951,840

$3,951,840 $3,951,840 $3,951,840

$3,951,840 $3,951,840 $3,951,840

$3,951,840 $3,951,840 $3,951,840

104.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

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104.1000 -Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to develop and

execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the

success of returning citizens.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

State General Funds

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

$3,978,753

Misdemeanor Probation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$978,962 $978,962 $978,962

$978,962 $978,962 $978,962

$978,962 $978,962 $978,962

$978,962 $978,962 $978,962

105.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

105.1000 -Misdemeanor Probation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$986,498

$986,498

$986,498

$986,498

State General Funds

$986,498

$986,498

$986,498

$986,498

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$986,498

$986,498

$986,498

$986,498

Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to family violence in

Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of

family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1701

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$685,947 $685,947 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,035,300

$685,947 $685,947 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,035,300

$685,947 $685,947 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,035,300

$685,947 $685,947 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,035,300

106.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

106.2 Increase funds to update the Georgia State Plan for Ending Family Violence.

State General Funds

$40,250

$40,250

$40,250

$40,250

106.1000 -Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to family violence in

Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of

family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$734,809

$734,809

$734,809

$734,809

State General Funds

$734,809

$734,809

$734,809

$734,809

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$188,124

$188,124

$188,124

$188,124

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$188,124

$188,124

$188,124

$188,124

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

Sales and Services

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,084,162

$1,084,162

$1,084,162

$1,084,162

Section 19: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,343,263,283

$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,343,263,283

$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,343,263,283

$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,343,263,283

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,415,761,695 $1,426,977,419

$1,415,761,695 $1,426,977,419

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$1,429,496,853 $1,440,712,577

$1,430,339,541 $1,430,339,541
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,444,074,699

$1,436,882,819 $1,436,882,819
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,450,617,977

Departmental Administration (DOC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,503,788 $36,503,788 $36,503,788

$36,503,788 $36,503,788 $36,503,788

$36,503,788 $36,503,788 $36,503,788

$36,503,788 $36,503,788 $36,503,788

107.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$246,519

$246,519

$246,519

$246,519

107.2 Transfer funds from the Offender Management program ($3,551,094) to the Departmental Administration (DOC) program and increase funds ($2,574,744) for a recruitment advertising campaign and work culture review.

State General Funds

$6,125,838

$6,125,838

$6,125,838

$6,125,838

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1703

107.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOC)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$42,876,145 $42,876,145 $42,876,145 $42,876,145

State General Funds

$42,876,145 $42,876,145 $42,876,145 $42,876,145

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,876,145 $42,876,145 $42,876,145 $42,876,145

Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,221,640 $62,221,640
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $64,675,140

$62,221,640 $62,221,640
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $64,675,140

$62,221,640 $62,221,640
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $64,675,140

$62,221,640 $62,221,640
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $64,675,140

108.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$716,950

$716,950

$716,950

$716,950

108.2 Utilize existing funds ($94,646) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

108.1000 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$62,938,590 $62,938,590 $62,938,590 $62,938,590

State General Funds

$62,938,590 $62,938,590 $62,938,590 $62,938,590

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $65,392,090

$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $65,392,090

$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $65,392,090

$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $65,392,090

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,754,020 $27,754,020 $27,754,020

$27,754,020 $27,754,020 $27,754,020

$27,754,020 $27,754,020 $27,754,020

$27,754,020 $27,754,020 $27,754,020

109.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

109.2 Utilize existing funds ($5,676) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

109.3 Increase funds to meet projected expenditures for food operations. State General Funds

$925,663

$308,554

$925,663

109.1000 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,770,168 $28,695,831 $28,078,722 $28,695,831

State General Funds

$27,770,168 $28,695,831 $28,078,722 $28,695,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,770,168 $28,695,831 $28,078,722 $28,695,831

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1705

Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$273,257,694 $273,257,694
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $273,718,249

$273,257,694 $273,257,694
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $273,718,249

$273,257,694 $273,257,694
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $273,718,249

$273,257,694 $273,257,694
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $273,718,249

110.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$30,143

$30,143

$30,143

$30,143

110.2 Increase funds for physical health and pharmacy service contracts.

State General Funds

$65,268,881

$65,268,881

$63,268,881

$65,268,881

110.1000 -Health

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$338,556,718 $338,556,718 $336,556,718 $338,556,718

State General Funds

$338,556,718 $338,556,718 $336,556,718 $338,556,718

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$339,017,273 $339,017,273 $337,017,273 $339,017,273

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Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,417,607 $48,417,607
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $48,447,607

$48,417,607 $48,417,607
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $48,447,607

$48,417,607 $48,417,607
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $48,447,607

$48,417,607 $48,417,607
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $48,447,607

111.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$60,284

$60,284

$60,284

$60,284

111.2 Transfer funds from the Offender Management program to the Departmental Administration (DOC) program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($3,551,094) ($3,551,094) ($3,551,094) ($3,551,094)

111.3 Increase funds for a $2 per diem increase for County Correctional Institutions effective April 1, 2024. (S:Increase funds for a $3 per diem increase for County Correctional Institutions effective April 1, 2024)(CC:Increase funds for a $2 per diem increase for County Correctional Institutions effective April 1, 2024)

State General Funds

$887,773

$1,331,793

$887,773

111.1000 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,926,797 $45,814,570 $46,258,590 $45,814,570

State General Funds

$44,926,797 $45,814,570 $46,258,590 $45,814,570

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1707

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $44,956,797

$30,000 $45,844,570

$30,000 $46,288,590

$30,000 $45,844,570

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,311,593 $138,311,593 $138,311,593

$138,311,593 $138,311,593 $138,311,593

$138,311,593 $138,311,593 $138,311,593

$138,311,593 $138,311,593 $138,311,593

112.1 Increase funds for 200 temporary additional beds at Coffee and Wheeler facilities to allow for maintenance and repairs at state prisons.

State General Funds

$5,202,288

$5,202,288

$5,202,288

112.1000 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$138,311,593 $143,513,881 $143,513,881 $143,513,881

State General Funds

$138,311,593 $143,513,881 $143,513,881 $143,513,881

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,311,593 $143,513,881 $143,513,881 $143,513,881

State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$711,018,989 $711,018,989
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103

$711,018,989 $711,018,989
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103

$711,018,989 $711,018,989
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103

$711,018,989 $711,018,989
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $721,810,092

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $721,810,092

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $721,810,092

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $721,810,092

113.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,667,770

$5,667,770

$5,667,770

$5,667,770

113.2 Increase funds for Technical College System of Georgia vocational education contracts.

State General Funds

$172,200

$172,200

$172,200

$172,200

113.3 Increase funds for safety, security, and technology initiatives. (CC:Increase funds for safety, security, and technology initiatives to eliminate contraband and provide quarterly updates to the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, and the Senate Public Safety Committee)

State General Funds

$5,604,789

$9,804,789 $15,340,000 $19,710,189

113.4 Increase funds for offender call monitoring at facilities, statewide.

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

113.5 Increase funds for radio communications at facilities, statewide.

State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

113.6 Utilize existing funds ($947,656) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

113.1000 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$723,313,748 $727,513,748 $733,048,959 $737,419,148

State General Funds

$723,313,748 $727,513,748 $733,048,959 $737,419,148

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1709

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $734,104,851

$100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $738,304,851

$100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $743,840,062

$100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $748,210,251

Transition Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,042,794 $32,042,794 $32,042,794

$32,042,794 $32,042,794 $32,042,794

$32,042,794 $32,042,794 $32,042,794

$32,042,794 $32,042,794 $32,042,794

114.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$355,245

$355,245

$355,245

$355,245

114.2 Increase funds for six months of operational cost for the Metro Re-Entry Phase IV to add 400 transition center beds.

State General Funds

$4,669,897

$4,669,897

$4,669,897

$4,669,897

114.3 Utilize existing funds ($40,192) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

114.1000 -Transition Centers

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,067,936 $37,067,936 $37,067,936 $37,067,936

State General Funds

$37,067,936 $37,067,936 $37,067,936 $37,067,936

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,067,936 $37,067,936 $37,067,936 $37,067,936

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Section 20: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$12,393,076 $12,393,076 $12,393,076

$12,393,076 $12,393,076 $12,393,076

$75,943,450 $75,943,450 $75,943,450

$75,943,450 $75,943,450 $75,943,450

$22,590,595 $22,590,595 $22,590,595

$20,256,148 $20,256,148 $20,256,148

$20,256,148 $20,256,148 $20,256,148

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$110,927,121 $110,927,121 $110,927,121

$12,393,076 $12,393,076 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,259,344 $2,259,344 $110,927,121

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$12,843,053 $12,843,053

$12,843,053 $12,843,053

$75,943,450 $75,943,450

$75,943,450 $75,943,450

$22,590,595 $22,590,595

$20,256,148 $20,256,148

$20,256,148 $20,256,148

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$111,377,098 $111,377,098

$12,843,053 $12,843,053 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,259,344 $2,259,344 $111,377,098

$12,843,053 $12,843,053 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,259,344 $2,259,344 $111,377,098

Departmental Administration (DOD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,400,196 $1,400,196 $1,137,771 $1,137,771 $2,537,967

$1,400,196 $1,400,196 $1,137,771 $1,137,771 $2,537,967

$1,400,196 $1,400,196 $1,137,771 $1,137,771 $2,537,967

$1,400,196 $1,400,196 $1,137,771 $1,137,771 $2,537,967

115.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$22,606

$22,606

$22,606

$22,606

115.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOD)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,422,802

$1,422,802

$1,422,802

$1,422,802

State General Funds

$1,422,802

$1,422,802

$1,422,802

$1,422,802

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,560,573

$2,560,573

$2,560,573

$2,560,573

Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the training of Army National Guard, Air National Guard,

and State Defense Force personnel, and to provide an organized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the

President or Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

$6,009,257 $6,009,257 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $22,586,717 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,255,466

$6,009,257 $6,009,257 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $22,586,717 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,255,466

$6,009,257 $6,009,257 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $22,586,717 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,255,466

$6,009,257 $6,009,257 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $22,586,717 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,255,466

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,255,466 $88,553,926

$2,255,466 $88,553,926

$2,255,466 $88,553,926

$2,255,466 $88,553,926

116.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$259,438

$259,438

$259,438

$259,438

116.1000 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the training of Army National Guard, Air National Guard,

and State Defense Force personnel, and to provide an organized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the

President or Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,268,695

$6,268,695

$6,268,695

$6,268,695

State General Funds

$6,268,695

$6,268,695

$6,268,695

$6,268,695

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$59,957,952 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $59,957,952

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$59,957,952 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $59,957,952

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,586,717 $22,586,717 $22,586,717 $22,586,717

Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,256,148 $20,256,148 $20,256,148 $20,256,148

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$20,256,148 $20,256,148 $20,256,148 $20,256,148

Royalties and Rents

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

Sales and Services

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,813,364 $88,813,364 $88,813,364 $88,813,364

Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,983,623 $4,983,623 $14,847,727 $14,847,727
$3,878

$4,983,623 $4,983,623 $14,847,727 $14,847,727
$3,878

$4,983,623 $4,983,623 $14,847,727 $14,847,727
$3,878

$4,983,623 $4,983,623 $14,847,727 $14,847,727
$3,878

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,878 $3,878 $19,835,228

$3,878 $3,878 $19,835,228

$3,878 $3,878 $19,835,228

$3,878 $3,878 $19,835,228

117.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$167,933

$167,933

$167,933

$167,933

117.1000 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,151,556

$5,151,556

$5,151,556

$5,151,556

State General Funds

$5,151,556

$5,151,556

$5,151,556

$5,151,556

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,847,727 $14,847,727 $14,847,727 $14,847,727

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,847,727 $14,847,727 $14,847,727 $14,847,727

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

Sales and Services

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,003,161 $20,003,161 $20,003,161 $20,003,161

Section 21: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$80,774,172 $80,774,172 $80,774,172

$80,774,172 $80,774,172 $80,774,172

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$83,618,293 $83,618,293 $83,618,293

$80,774,172 $80,774,172
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $83,618,293

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$90,022,897 $90,022,897

$90,022,897 $90,022,897

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$90,022,897 $90,022,897
$2,844,121

$90,022,897 $90,022,897
$2,844,121

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $92,867,018

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $92,867,018

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $92,867,018

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $92,867,018

Departmental Administration (DDS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,376,670 $10,376,670
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,877,527

$10,376,670 $10,376,670
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,877,527

$10,376,670 $10,376,670
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,877,527

$10,376,670 $10,376,670
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,877,527

118.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$60,284

$60,284

$60,284

$60,284

118.2 Increase funds for development of a card production request-for-proposal (RFP).

State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

118.1000 -Departmental Administration (DDS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,586,954 $10,586,954 $10,586,954 $10,586,954

State General Funds

$10,586,954 $10,586,954 $10,586,954 $10,586,954

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,087,811 $11,087,811 $11,087,811 $11,087,811

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License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,430,595 $69,430,595
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $71,258,430

$69,430,595 $69,430,595
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $71,258,430

$69,430,595 $69,430,595
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $71,258,430

$69,430,595 $69,430,595
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $71,258,430

119.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$824,599

$824,599

$824,599

$824,599

119.2 Utilize existing funds ($2,310,516) and increase funds for card production server migration and card services upgrades (Total Funds: $10,165,000).

State General Funds

$7,854,484

$7,854,484

$7,854,484

$7,854,484

119.3 Increase funds for postage rate increases. State General Funds

$341,057

$341,057

$341,057

$341,057

119.1000 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$78,450,735 $78,450,735 $78,450,735 $78,450,735

State General Funds

$78,450,735 $78,450,735 $78,450,735 $78,450,735

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,278,570 $80,278,570 $80,278,570 $80,278,570

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Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,907 $966,907 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,482,336

$966,907 $966,907 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,482,336

$966,907 $966,907 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,482,336

$966,907 $966,907 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,482,336

120.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

$18,301

120.1000 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$985,208

$985,208

$985,208

$985,208

State General Funds

$985,208

$985,208

$985,208

$985,208

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,500,637

$1,500,637

$1,500,637

$1,500,637

Section 22: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$506,324,539 $506,324,539 $506,324,539 $62,534,475 $62,534,475 $62,534,475 $443,790,064 $443,790,064 $443,790,064 $494,874,422 $494,874,422 $494,874,422

$506,324,539 $62,534,475 $443,790,064 $494,874,422

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Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,001,698,461

$174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,001,698,461

$174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,001,698,461

$174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,001,698,461

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$523,009,220 $525,840,854

$63,285,758 $63,285,758

$459,723,462 $462,555,096

$494,874,422 $494,874,422

$174,961,385 $174,961,385

$92,749,020 $92,749,020

$227,164,017 $227,164,017

$300,000

$395,828

$95,828

$95,828

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$1,018,383,142 $1,021,310,604

$524,466,754 $63,285,758 $461,180,996 $494,874,422 $174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000
$300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,019,840,676

$525,840,854 $63,285,758 $462,555,096 $494,874,422 $174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000
$300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,021,214,776

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,534,475 $62,534,475 $267,505,684
$4,786,385 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $330,040,159

$62,534,475 $62,534,475 $267,505,684
$4,786,385 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $330,040,159

$62,534,475 $62,534,475 $267,505,684
$4,786,385 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $330,040,159

$62,534,475 $62,534,475 $267,505,684
$4,786,385 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $330,040,159

121.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$471,507

$471,507

$471,507

$471,507

121.1000 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$63,005,982 $63,005,982 $63,005,982 $63,005,982

State General Funds

$63,005,982 $63,005,982 $63,005,982 $63,005,982

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$267,505,684 $267,505,684 $267,505,684 $267,505,684

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,786,385

$4,786,385

$4,786,385

$4,786,385

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$169,970,279 $169,970,279 $169,970,279 $169,970,279

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$330,511,666 $330,511,666 $330,511,666 $330,511,666

Nutrition Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

$0 $0 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

$0 $0 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

$0 $0 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1719

122.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$55,978

$55,978

$55,978

$55,978

122.2 Increase funds for startup grants of up to $10,000 per provider to establish additional Summer Food Service Program meal sites in areas with high rates of child food insecurity.

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

122.1000 -Nutrition Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$155,978

$155,978

$155,978

$155,978

State General Funds

$155,978

$155,978

$155,978

$155,978

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$170,155,978 $170,155,978 $170,155,978 $170,155,978

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$443,790,064 $0
$443,790,064 $175,000 $175,000
$443,965,064

$443,790,064 $0
$443,790,064 $175,000 $175,000
$443,965,064

$443,790,064 $0
$443,790,064 $175,000 $175,000
$443,965,064

$443,790,064 $0
$443,790,064 $175,000 $175,000
$443,965,064

123.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Lottery Proceeds

$8,300,892

$8,300,892

$8,300,892

$8,300,892

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123.2 Increase funds for computer refresh. Lottery Proceeds

$99,574

$99,574

$99,574

$99,574

123.3 Increase funds to reflect the correct employer contribution rate for State Health Benefit Plan.

Lottery Proceeds

$1,389,766

$1,389,766

$1,389,766

$1,389,766

123.4 Increase funds to expand the Summer Transition Program with income eligibility requirements. (H and S:Increase funds to maintain the current number of classrooms in the Summer Transition Program without the implementation of an income eligibility requirement)

Lottery Proceeds

$6,143,166

$8,974,800

$7,600,700

$8,974,800

123.5 Utilize existing lottery funds for three Pre-Kindergarten administrative positions. (S and CC:YES; Utilize existing lottery funds ($95,828) for three Pre-Kindergarten administrative positions)

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$95,828

$0

$0

123.1000 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$459,723,462 $462,555,096 $461,180,996 $462,555,096

Lottery Proceeds

$459,723,462 $462,555,096 $461,180,996 $462,555,096

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$95,828

Reserved Fund Balances

$95,828

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$95,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$459,898,462 $462,825,924 $461,355,996 $462,730,096

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,193,738 $57,193,738
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

$57,193,738 $57,193,738
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

$57,193,738 $57,193,738
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

$57,193,738 $57,193,738
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

124.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

124.1000 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

State General Funds

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$57,193,738 $57,193,738 $57,193,738 $57,193,738

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$57,193,738 $57,193,738 $57,193,738 $57,193,738

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

State Funds Transfers

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

Agency to Agency Contracts

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,817,036 $57,817,036 $57,817,036 $57,817,036

Section 23: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$37,668,877 $37,668,877 $37,668,877 $37,668,877 $37,668,877 $37,668,877

$37,668,877 $37,668,877

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $41,709,727

$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $41,709,727

$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $41,709,727

$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $41,709,727

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$70,273,968 $68,663,968

$70,273,968 $68,663,968

$926,190

$926,190

$926,190

$926,190

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$74,314,818 $72,704,818

$67,463,968 $67,463,968
$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $71,504,818

$68,063,968 $68,063,968
$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $72,104,818

Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,449,841 $5,449,841 $5,449,841

$5,449,841 $5,449,841 $5,449,841

$5,449,841 $5,449,841 $5,449,841

$5,449,841 $5,449,841 $5,449,841

125.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$35,525

$35,525

$35,525

$35,525

125.2 Transfer funds from the Tourism program ($70,000) to the Departmental Administration (DEcD) program and increase funds to align budget with rent expenditures. (H and S:Increase funds to align budget with rent expenditures)

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

$100,000

$150,000

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125.3 Increase funds to purchase five replacement vehicles. (H and S:Increase funds to purchase one replacement vehicle)(CC:Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase one replacement vehicle)

State General Funds

$225,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

125.1000 -Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,010,366

$5,830,366

$5,630,366

$5,680,366

State General Funds

$6,010,366

$5,830,366

$5,630,366

$5,680,366

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,010,366

$5,830,366

$5,630,366

$5,680,366

Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,137,937 $1,137,937 $1,137,937

$1,137,937 $1,137,937 $1,137,937

$1,137,937 $1,137,937 $1,137,937

$1,137,937 $1,137,937 $1,137,937

126.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

126.1000 -Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

State General Funds

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

$1,144,396

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Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$590,056 $590,056 $590,056

$590,056 $590,056 $590,056

$590,056 $590,056 $590,056

$590,056 $590,056 $590,056

127.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

127.2 Increase funds to inventory art collection currently housed at the State Archives Building. (H and S:Increase funds for the inventory and value assessment of the state art collection and report findings to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the House State Properties Committee, and the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee by December 1, 2024)

State General Funds

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

127.1000 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$625,439

$625,439

$625,439

$625,439

State General Funds

$625,439

$625,439

$625,439

$625,439

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$625,439

$625,439

$625,439

$625,439

Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support throughout the state with grants for non-profit arts and

cultural organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

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128.1 Increase funds for one-time funding for grants that support the arts. State General Funds

$550,000

128.1000 -Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support throughout the state with grants for non-profit arts and

cultural organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$976,356

$976,356

$976,356

$1,526,356

State General Funds

$976,356

$976,356

$976,356

$1,526,356

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,635,756

$1,635,756

$1,635,756

$2,185,756

Global Commerce

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia

products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,444,679 $10,444,679 $10,444,679

$10,444,679 $10,444,679 $10,444,679

$10,444,679 $10,444,679 $10,444,679

$10,444,679 $10,444,679 $10,444,679

129.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$44,137

$44,137

$44,137

$44,137

129.1000 -Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia

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products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,488,816 $10,488,816 $10,488,816 $10,488,816

State General Funds

$10,488,816 $10,488,816 $10,488,816 $10,488,816

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,488,816 $10,488,816 $10,488,816 $10,488,816

Innovation and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,691,792 $2,691,792 $2,691,792

$2,691,792 $2,691,792 $2,691,792

$2,691,792 $2,691,792 $2,691,792

$2,691,792 $2,691,792 $2,691,792

130.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

130.2 Increase funds to support deployment of hydrogen energy applications. (S and CC:YES; Utilize industry sponsorships to support stakeholder involvement in planning for hydrogen energy applications)

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$0

$0

130.1000 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,701,481

$3,701,481

$2,701,481

$2,701,481

State General Funds

$3,701,481

$3,701,481

$2,701,481

$2,701,481

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,701,481

$3,701,481

$2,701,481

$2,701,481

International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,636,322 $2,636,322
$266,790 $266,790 $2,903,112

$2,636,322 $2,636,322
$266,790 $266,790 $2,903,112

$2,636,322 $2,636,322
$266,790 $266,790 $2,903,112

$2,636,322 $2,636,322
$266,790 $266,790 $2,903,112

131.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

131.2 Increase funds for contracts to support the global export of Georgia manufactured and agricultural products.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

131.1000 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,846,011

$2,846,011

$2,846,011

$2,846,011

State General Funds

$2,846,011

$2,846,011

$2,846,011

$2,846,011

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$266,790

$266,790

$266,790

$266,790

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$266,790

$266,790

$266,790

$266,790

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,112,801

$3,112,801

$3,112,801

$3,112,801

Rural Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,313 $966,313 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $4,080,973

$966,313 $966,313 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $4,080,973

$966,313 $966,313 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $4,080,973

$966,313 $966,313 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $4,080,973

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132.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

132.1000 -Rural Development

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$969,543

$969,543

$969,543

$969,543

State General Funds

$969,543

$969,543

$969,543

$969,543

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,084,203

$4,084,203

$4,084,203

$4,084,203

Small and Minority Business Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,055,169 $1,055,169 $1,055,169

$1,055,169 $1,055,169 $1,055,169

$1,055,169 $1,055,169 $1,055,169

$1,055,169 $1,055,169 $1,055,169

133.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

133.1000 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,061,628 $1,061,628 $1,061,628

$1,061,628 $1,061,628 $1,061,628

$1,061,628 $1,061,628 $1,061,628

$1,061,628 $1,061,628 $1,061,628

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,720,412 $11,720,412 $11,720,412

$11,720,412 $11,720,412 $11,720,412

$11,720,412 $11,720,412 $11,720,412

$11,720,412 $11,720,412 $11,720,412

134.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$49,520

$49,520

$49,520

$49,520

134.2 Increase funds for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public safety and infrastructure costs related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. (H and S:Increase funds for one-time funding for Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public safety, security, transportation, and infrastructure expenses and implementation between governmental agencies for hosting the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2026 and College Football Playoff National Championship in 2025)(CC:Increase funds for one-time funding for Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public safety, security, transportation, and infrastructure expenses and implementation between governmental agencies for hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and College Football Playoff National Championship in 2025)

State General Funds

$29,250,000 $29,250,000 $29,250,000 $29,250,000

134.3 Increase funds to relocate the 1996 Olympic cauldron.

State General Funds

$1,500,000

$0

$0

$0

134.4 Transfer funds from the Tourism program to the Departmental Administration (DEcD) program to align budget with rent expenditures. (H and S:NO; Maintain funds for state-owned historical markers)

State General Funds

($70,000)

$0

$0

$0

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134.1000 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$42,449,932 $41,019,932 $41,019,932 $41,019,932

State General Funds

$42,449,932 $41,019,932 $41,019,932 $41,019,932

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,449,932 $41,019,932 $41,019,932 $41,019,932

Section 24: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900

$11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900

$2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683

$2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$34,125,850 $34,125,850 $34,125,850 $34,125,850

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056

$14,158,675,433 $14,158,675,433 $14,158,675,433 $14,158,675,433

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,197,026,196 $12,206,690,561 $12,202,066,410 $12,207,151,361

State General Funds

$11,837,580,808 $11,847,245,173 $11,842,621,022 $11,847,705,973

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,125,850 $34,125,850 $34,125,850 $34,125,850

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056

$14,495,317,729 $14,504,982,094 $14,500,357,943 $14,505,442,894

Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,484,116 $14,484,116
$309,003 $309,003 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $15,943,119

$14,484,116 $14,484,116
$309,003 $309,003 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $15,943,119

$14,484,116 $14,484,116
$309,003 $309,003 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $15,943,119

$14,484,116 $14,484,116
$309,003 $309,003 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $15,943,119

135.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$649,269

$649,269

$649,269

$649,269

135.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($288,000)

($288,000)

($288,000)

($288,000)

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135.1000 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,845,385 $14,845,385 $14,845,385 $14,845,385

State General Funds

$14,845,385 $14,845,385 $14,845,385 $14,845,385

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$309,003

$309,003

$309,003

$309,003

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$309,003

$309,003

$309,003

$309,003

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,304,388 $16,304,388 $16,304,388 $16,304,388

Business and Finance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,048,336 $8,048,336
$81,020 $81,020 $9,991,981 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,121,337

$8,048,336 $8,048,336
$81,020 $81,020 $9,991,981 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,121,337

$8,048,336 $8,048,336
$81,020 $81,020 $9,991,981 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,121,337

$8,048,336 $8,048,336
$81,020 $81,020 $9,991,981 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,121,337

136.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$76,432

$76,432

$76,432

$76,432

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136.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on start date of new position. State General Funds

($90,000)

($90,000)

($90,000)

136.1000 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,124,768

$8,034,768

$8,034,768

$8,034,768

State General Funds

$8,124,768

$8,034,768

$8,034,768

$8,034,768

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$81,020

$81,020

$81,020

$81,020

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$81,020

$81,020

$81,020

$81,020

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,991,981

$9,991,981

$9,991,981

$9,991,981

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$608,082

$608,082

$608,082

$608,082

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$608,082

$608,082

$608,082

$608,082

Sales and Services

$1,294,718

$1,294,718

$1,294,718

$1,294,718

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,294,718

$1,294,718

$1,294,718

$1,294,718

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,197,769 $18,107,769 $18,107,769 $18,107,769

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,046,404 $5,046,404 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,271,994

$5,046,404 $5,046,404 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,271,994

$5,046,404 $5,046,404 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,271,994

$5,046,404 $5,046,404 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,271,994

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137.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$130,257

$130,257

$130,257

$130,257

137.2 Reduce funds for funding allocated but not spent on Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) study.

State General Funds

($39,200)

($39,200)

137.1000 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,176,661

$5,176,661

$5,137,461

$5,137,461

State General Funds

$5,176,661

$5,176,661

$5,137,461

$5,137,461

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$60,875,445 $60,875,445 $60,875,445 $60,875,445

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$60,875,445 $60,875,445 $60,875,445 $60,875,445

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,145

$350,145

$350,145

$350,145

Sales and Services

$350,145

$350,145

$350,145

$350,145

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$350,145

$350,145

$350,145

$350,145

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,402,251 $66,402,251 $66,363,051 $66,363,051

Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,853,152 $9,853,152 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $14,802,494

$9,853,152 $9,853,152 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $14,802,494

$9,853,152 $9,853,152 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $14,802,494

$9,853,152 $9,853,152 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $14,802,494

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138.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

138.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($1,700,000) ($1,700,000) ($1,700,000) ($1,700,000)

138.1000 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,157,458

$8,157,458

$8,157,458

$8,157,458

State General Funds

$8,157,458

$8,157,458

$8,157,458

$8,157,458

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,803,882

$4,803,882

$4,803,882

$4,803,882

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,803,882

$4,803,882

$4,803,882

$4,803,882

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$145,460

$145,460

$145,460

$145,460

Sales and Services

$145,460

$145,460

$145,460

$145,460

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$145,460

$145,460

$145,460

$145,460

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,106,800 $13,106,800 $13,106,800 $13,106,800

Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

139.1 Increase funds to leverage matching grant funds for program expansion. State General Funds

$1,579,000

$0

$1,579,000

139.1000 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

$3,269,100 $3,269,100 $3,269,100

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

$3,269,100 $3,269,100 $3,269,100

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,734,693 $6,734,693 $6,833,819 $6,833,819
$176,231 $176,231 $176,231 $13,744,743

$6,734,693 $6,734,693 $6,833,819 $6,833,819
$176,231 $176,231 $176,231 $13,744,743

$6,734,693 $6,734,693 $6,833,819 $6,833,819
$176,231 $176,231 $176,231 $13,744,743

$6,734,693 $6,734,693 $6,833,819 $6,833,819
$176,231 $176,231 $176,231 $13,744,743

140.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$61,361

$61,361

$61,361

$61,361

140.2 Utilize $10,000,000 of existing $10,994,021 ESSER Funds to provide one-to-one match for character education programming. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

140.1000 -Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,796,054

$6,796,054

$6,796,054

$6,796,054

State General Funds

$6,796,054

$6,796,054

$6,796,054

$6,796,054

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$176,231

$176,231

$176,231

$176,231

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$176,231 $176,231 $13,806,104

$176,231 $176,231 $13,806,104

$176,231 $176,231 $13,806,104

$176,231 $176,231 $13,806,104

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

$0 $0 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

$0 $0 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

$0 $0 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

141.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

141.1000 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

State General Funds

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,305,239,787 $1,305,239,787 $1,305,239,787 $1,305,239,787

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$52,808,418 $52,808,418

$52,808,418 $52,808,418

$52,808,418 $52,808,418

$52,808,418 $52,808,418

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,131,220

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,131,220

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,131,220

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,131,220

142.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,158,838

$1,158,838

$1,158,838

$1,158,838

142.1000 -Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$53,967,256 $53,967,256 $53,967,256 $53,967,256

State General Funds

$53,967,256 $53,967,256 $53,967,256 $53,967,256

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $11,322,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $11,322,802

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,290,058 $65,290,058 $65,290,058 $65,290,058

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,958,631 $2,958,631 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,242,631

$2,958,631 $2,958,631 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,242,631

$2,958,631 $2,958,631 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,242,631

$2,958,631 $2,958,631 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,242,631

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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143.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$66,743

$66,743

$66,743

$66,743

143.1000 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,025,374

$3,025,374

$3,025,374

$3,025,374

State General Funds

$3,025,374

$3,025,374

$3,025,374

$3,025,374

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

Sales and Services

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,309,374 $11,309,374 $11,309,374 $11,309,374

Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,653,162 $20,653,162
$409,267 $409,267 $21,062,429

$20,653,162 $20,653,162
$409,267 $409,267 $21,062,429

$20,653,162 $20,653,162
$409,267 $409,267 $21,062,429

$20,653,162 $20,653,162
$409,267 $409,267 $21,062,429

144.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$78,585

$78,585

$78,585

$78,585

144.1000 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,731,747 $20,731,747
$409,267 $409,267 $21,141,014

$20,731,747 $20,731,747
$409,267 $409,267 $21,141,014

$20,731,747 $20,731,747
$409,267 $409,267 $21,141,014

$20,731,747 $20,731,747
$409,267 $409,267 $21,141,014

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,794,733 $20,794,733 $20,794,733

$20,794,733 $20,794,733 $20,794,733

$20,794,733 $20,794,733 $20,794,733

$20,794,733 $20,794,733 $20,794,733

145.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,997,864

$8,997,864

$8,997,864

$8,997,864

145.1000 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,792,597 $29,792,597 $29,792,597 $29,792,597

State General Funds

$29,792,597 $29,792,597 $29,792,597 $29,792,597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,792,597 $29,792,597 $29,792,597 $29,792,597

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$39,262,827 $39,262,827 $803,409,469 $803,409,469

$39,262,827 $39,262,827 $803,409,469 $803,409,469

$39,262,827 $39,262,827 $803,409,469 $803,409,469

$39,262,827 $39,262,827 $803,409,469 $803,409,469

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $842,856,296

$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $842,856,296

$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $842,856,296

$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $842,856,296

146.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$14,374,506 $14,374,506 $14,374,506 $14,374,506

146.2 Reduce funds for the cost of breakfast and lunch for reduce-paying students through the 2023-2024 school year given the availability of existing funds.

State General Funds

($6,333,713) ($6,333,713) ($6,333,713) ($6,333,713)

146.1000 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$47,303,620 $47,303,620 $47,303,620 $47,303,620

State General Funds

$47,303,620 $47,303,620 $47,303,620 $47,303,620

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$803,409,469 $803,409,469 $803,409,469 $803,409,469

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$803,409,469 $803,409,469 $803,409,469 $803,409,469

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$850,897,089 $850,897,089 $850,897,089 $850,897,089

Preschool Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,780,890 $46,780,890 $46,780,890

$46,780,890 $46,780,890 $46,780,890

$46,780,890 $46,780,890 $46,780,890

$46,780,890 $46,780,890 $46,780,890

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147.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$965,134

$965,134

$965,134

$965,134

147.1000 -Preschool Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$47,746,024 $47,746,024 $47,746,024 $47,746,024

State General Funds

$47,746,024 $47,746,024 $47,746,024 $47,746,024

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,746,024 $47,746,024 $47,746,024 $47,746,024

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$148,750,195 $148,750,195 $148,750,195

$148,750,195 $148,750,195 $148,750,195

$148,750,195 $148,750,195 $148,750,195

$148,750,195 $148,750,195 $148,750,195

148.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$14,401,461 $14,401,461 $14,401,461 $14,401,461

148.1000 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$163,151,656 $163,151,656 $163,151,656 $163,151,656

State General Funds

$163,151,656 $163,151,656 $163,151,656 $163,151,656

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,151,656 $163,151,656 $163,151,656 $163,151,656

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Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

149.1000 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

State General Funds

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550)

150.1 Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share for eight new State Commission Charter Schools.

State General Funds

($1,881,395) ($1,840,758) ($2,391,178)

150.2 Adjust funds to reflect data correction for Burke County. State General Funds

$997,238

$997,238

$997,238

($1,840,758) $997,238

150.1000 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,570,405,707) ($2,570,365,070) ($2,570,915,490) ($2,570,365,070) ($2,570,405,707) ($2,570,365,070) ($2,570,915,490) ($2,570,365,070) ($2,570,405,707) ($2,570,365,070) ($2,570,915,490) ($2,570,365,070)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393

151.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$143,604,851 $143,604,851 $143,604,851 $143,604,851

151.2 Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment based on enrollment growth.

State General Funds

$102,542,821 $102,506,757 $100,740,150 $102,506,757

151.3 Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement. (S and CC:Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement for a total supplement of $231,328,204)

State General Funds

$28,513,994 $27,768,764 $27,768,764 $27,768,764

151.4 Reduce funds to provide a salary supplement of $1,000 to all custodian custodians given the availability of existing funds.

State General Funds

($8,636,781) ($8,636,781) ($8,636,781) ($8,636,781)

151.5 Reduce funds to provide a military counselor to Chattahoochee County given the availability of existing funds.

State General Funds

($49,493)

($49,493)

($49,493)

($49,493)

151.6 Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the charter system grant.

State General Funds

$277,812

$277,905

$277,905

$277,905

151.7 Reduce formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the local charter school grant pursuant to SB59 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

($22,252)

($22,252)

($22,252)

($22,252)

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151.8 Increase funds to reflect growth in the Special Needs Scholarship.

State General Funds

$8,976,356

$8,976,356

$8,976,356

$8,976,356

151.9 Add formula funds for the Completion Special Schools supplement pursuant to HB87 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$6,298,617

$6,298,548

$6,298,548

$6,298,548

151.10 Increase funds to restore Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula funds for Mountain Education Charter High School and Coastal Plains High School due to establishment as a completion special school.

State General Funds

$14,850,769 $23,501,767 $23,501,767 $23,501,767

151.11 Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement for training and experience.

State General Funds

$4,155,198

$3,731,274

$3,731,274

$3,731,274

151.12 Replace funds.
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Public Funds:

($359,445,388) ($359,445,388) ($359,445,388) ($359,445,388)

$359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388

$0

$0

$0

$0

151.1000 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,444,526,285 $13,451,972,089 $13,450,205,482 $13,451,972,089

State General Funds

$13,085,080,897 $13,092,526,701 $13,090,760,094 $13,092,526,701

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388 $359,445,388

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,444,526,285 $13,451,972,089 $13,450,205,482 $13,451,972,089

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,027,615 $16,027,615 $16,027,615

$16,027,615 $16,027,615 $16,027,615

$16,027,615 $16,027,615 $16,027,615

$16,027,615 $16,027,615 $16,027,615

152.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$195,861

$195,861

$195,861

$195,861

152.1000 -Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,223,476 $16,223,476 $16,223,476 $16,223,476

State General Funds

$16,223,476 $16,223,476 $16,223,476 $16,223,476

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,223,476 $16,223,476 $16,223,476 $16,223,476

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,661,849 $10,661,849
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,119,570

$10,661,849 $10,661,849
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,119,570

$10,661,849 $10,661,849
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,119,570

$10,661,849 $10,661,849
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,119,570

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153.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$78,585

$78,585

$78,585

$78,585

153.1000 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,740,434 $10,740,434 $10,740,434 $10,740,434

State General Funds

$10,740,434 $10,740,434 $10,740,434 $10,740,434

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,456,721

$3,456,721

$3,456,721

$3,456,721

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,456,721

$3,456,721

$3,456,721

$3,456,721

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,198,155 $14,198,155 $14,198,155 $14,198,155

School Nurse

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,544,204 $41,544,204 $41,544,204

$41,544,204 $41,544,204 $41,544,204

$41,544,204 $41,544,204 $41,544,204

$41,544,204 $41,544,204 $41,544,204

154.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,617,965

$1,617,965

$1,617,965

$1,617,965

154.1000 -School Nurse

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,162,169 $43,162,169 $43,162,169

$43,162,169 $43,162,169 $43,162,169

$43,162,169 $43,162,169 $43,162,169

$43,162,169 $43,162,169 $43,162,169

State Charter School Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

$0 $0 $6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

$0 $0 $6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

$0 $0 $6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

155.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

155.1000 -State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

State General Funds

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

Sales and Services

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

$6,685,379

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,702,603

$6,702,603

$6,702,603

$6,702,603

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State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,543,965 $37,543,965
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $1,111,904
$403,300 $403,300
$35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604 $39,802,425

$37,543,965 $37,543,965
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $1,111,904
$403,300 $403,300
$35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604 $39,802,425

$37,543,965 $37,543,965
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $1,111,904
$403,300 $403,300
$35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604 $39,802,425

$37,543,965 $37,543,965
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $1,111,904
$403,300 $403,300
$35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604 $39,802,425

156.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$357,398

$357,398

$357,398

$357,398

156.1000 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,901,363 $37,901,363 $37,901,363 $37,901,363

State General Funds

$37,901,363 $37,901,363 $37,901,363 $37,901,363

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,111,904

$1,111,904

$1,111,904

$1,111,904

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$403,300

$403,300

$403,300

$403,300

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$403,300

$403,300

$403,300

$403,300

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604 $40,159,823

$35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604 $40,159,823

$35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604 $40,159,823

$35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604 $40,159,823

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,402,168 $22,402,168 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$6,045,750 $5,820,000 $5,820,000
$225,750 $225,750 $79,103,378

$22,402,168 $22,402,168 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$6,045,750 $5,820,000 $5,820,000
$225,750 $225,750 $79,103,378

$22,402,168 $22,402,168 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$6,045,750 $5,820,000 $5,820,000
$225,750 $225,750 $79,103,378

$22,402,168 $22,402,168 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$6,045,750 $5,820,000 $5,820,000
$225,750 $225,750 $79,103,378

157.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,425,523

$2,425,523

$2,425,523

$2,425,523

157.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($711,000)

($711,000)

($711,000)

($711,000)

157.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for career development programs. State General Funds

$500,000

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157.1000-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,116,691 $24,116,691 $24,116,691 $24,616,691

State General Funds

$24,116,691 $24,116,691 $24,116,691 $24,616,691

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,045,750

$6,045,750

$6,045,750

$6,045,750

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

Sales and Services

$225,750

$225,750

$225,750

$225,750

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$225,750

$225,750

$225,750

$225,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,817,901 $80,817,901 $80,817,901 $81,317,901

Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,233,072 $22,233,072 $15,697,807 $15,697,807 $37,930,879

$22,233,072 $22,233,072 $15,697,807 $15,697,807 $37,930,879

$22,233,072 $22,233,072 $15,697,807 $15,697,807 $37,930,879

$22,233,072 $22,233,072 $15,697,807 $15,697,807 $37,930,879

158.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$22,607

$22,607

$22,607

$22,607

158.2 Increase funds to administer statewide standardized testing in accordance with federal assessment requirements. (H and S:Increase funds for AP STEM exams due to increased utilization)

State General Funds

$292,000

$980,924

$292,000

$980,924

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158.1000 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,547,679 $23,236,603 $22,547,679 $23,236,603

State General Funds

$22,547,679 $23,236,603 $22,547,679 $23,236,603

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$15,697,807 $15,697,807 $15,697,807 $15,697,807

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$15,697,807 $15,697,807 $15,697,807 $15,697,807

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,245,486 $38,934,410 $38,245,486 $38,934,410

Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-disabled student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

159.1000 -Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-disabled student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $3,022.47. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$61,910,561 $61,910,561 $61,910,561

$61,910,561 $61,910,561 $61,910,561

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$61,910,561 $61,910,561
$5,196,262 $5,196,262

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $95,728,763

$5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $95,728,763

$5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $95,728,763

$5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $95,728,763

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$561,910,561 $561,910,561

$561,910,561 $561,910,561

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$28,621,940 $28,621,940

$28,621,940 $28,621,940

$28,621,940 $28,621,940

$595,728,763 $595,728,763

$561,910,561 $561,910,561
$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $595,728,763

$561,910,561 $561,910,561
$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $595,728,763

Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$0 $0 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$0 $0 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$0 $0 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

160.1000 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,793,161 $2,793,161 $2,793,161

$2,793,161 $2,793,161 $2,793,161

$2,793,161 $2,793,161 $2,793,161

$2,793,161 $2,793,161 $2,793,161

161.1000 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

State General Funds

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

Public School Employees Retirement System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

162.1000 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

State General Funds

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

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System Administration (ERS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $55,382,340

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $55,382,340

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $55,382,340

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $55,382,340

163.1 Increase funds to strategically invest in increasing the funded ratio in order to improve long-term financial viability of the pension system and support state retirees.

State General Funds

$500,000,000 $500,000,000 $500,000,000 $500,000,000

163.1000 -System Administration (ERS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$526,760,400 $526,760,400 $526,760,400 $526,760,400

State General Funds

$526,760,400 $526,760,400 $526,760,400 $526,760,400

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940

State Funds Transfers

$28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940

Retirement Payments

$28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$555,382,340 $555,382,340 $555,382,340 $555,382,340

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 29.35% for New Plan employees and 24.60% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 25.51% for the pension portion of the benefit and 9.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $918.35 per member for State Fiscal Year 2024.

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Section 26: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

Section Total - Continuation

$50,030,321 $50,030,321 $50,030,321

$50,030,321 $50,030,321 $50,030,321

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$8,914,100

$8,914,100

$8,914,100

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$66,493,857 $66,493,857 $66,493,857

Section Total - Final

$57,496,360 $57,756,360

$57,496,360 $57,756,360

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$8,914,100

$8,914,100

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$80,000

$80,000

$57,496,360 $57,496,360
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000

$50,030,321 $50,030,321
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $66,493,857
$57,756,360 $57,756,360
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1757

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $73,959,896

$80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $74,219,896

$80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $73,959,896

$80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $74,219,896

Commission Administration (SFC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,938,968 $6,938,968
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $7,570,548

$6,938,968 $6,938,968
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $7,570,548

$6,938,968 $6,938,968
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $7,570,548

$6,938,968 $6,938,968
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $7,570,548

164.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$38,754

$38,754

$38,754

$38,754

164.2 Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (SFC) program to the Forest Protection program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($2,347,037) ($2,347,037) ($2,347,037) ($2,347,037)

164.1000 -Commission Administration (SFC)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,630,685

$4,630,685

$4,630,685

$4,630,685

State General Funds

$4,630,685

$4,630,685

$4,630,685

$4,630,685

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $5,262,265

$123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $5,262,265

$123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $5,262,265

$123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $5,262,265

Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,522,487 $4,522,487 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,344,370

$4,522,487 $4,522,487 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,344,370

$4,522,487 $4,522,487 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,344,370

$4,522,487 $4,522,487 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,344,370

165.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$88,273

$88,273

$88,273

$88,273

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1759

165.1000 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,610,760

$4,610,760

$4,610,760

$4,610,760

State General Funds

$4,610,760

$4,610,760

$4,610,760

$4,610,760

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$798,145

$798,145

$798,145

$798,145

Intergovernmental Transfers

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Sales and Services

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

State Funds Transfers

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

Agency to Agency Contracts

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,432,643

$9,432,643

$9,432,643

$9,432,643

Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$38,568,866 $38,568,866
$3,046,681 $3,046,681

$38,568,866 $38,568,866
$3,046,681 $3,046,681

$38,568,866 $38,568,866
$3,046,681 $3,046,681

$38,568,866 $38,568,866
$3,046,681 $3,046,681

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $48,371,859

$6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $48,371,859

$6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $48,371,859

$6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $48,371,859

166.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$457,513

$457,513

$457,513

$457,513

166.2 Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (SFC) program ($2,347,037) to the Forest Protection program and increase funds for equipment and installation associated with a new statewide public safety radio network to achieve statewide interoperability. (S:Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (SFC) program ($2,347,037) to the Forest Protection program and increase funds for equipment and installation associated with a new statewide public safety radio network to achieve statewide interoperability and for harrow replacement for firebreak installation services)(CC:Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (SFC) program ($2,347,037) to the Forest Protection program and increase funds for equipment and installation associated with a new statewide public safety radio network to achieve statewide interoperability)

State General Funds

$8,600,000

$8,600,000

$8,600,000

$8,600,000

166.3 Increase funds for harrow replacement for firebreak installation services. (CC:Increase funds for one-time funding for harrow replacement for firebreak installation services)

State General Funds

$260,000

$0

$260,000

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1761

166.1000 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$47,626,379 $47,886,379 $47,626,379 $47,886,379

State General Funds

$47,626,379 $47,886,379 $47,626,379 $47,886,379

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

Royalties and Rents

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Sales and Services

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

State Funds Transfers

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,429,372 $57,689,372 $57,429,372 $57,689,372

Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

167.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

167.2 Increase funds for the transition to containerized seedlings to enhance seedling offerings and generate additional revenue.

State General Funds

$621,000

$621,000

$621,000

$621,000

167.1000 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$628,536

$628,536

$628,536

$628,536

State General Funds

$628,536

$628,536

$628,536

$628,536

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

Sales and Services

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

$1,066,863

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$6,500

$6,500

$6,500

$6,500

State Funds Transfers

$6,500

$6,500

$6,500

$6,500

Agency to Agency Contracts

$6,500

$6,500

$6,500

$6,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,835,616

$1,835,616

$1,835,616

$1,835,616

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1763

Section 27: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$59,577,302 $59,577,302 $59,577,302

$59,577,302 $59,577,302 $59,577,302

$30,552,612 $30,552,612 $30,552,612

$29,799,182 $29,799,182 $29,799,182

$753,430

$753,430

$753,430

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$90,937,770 $90,937,770 $90,937,770

$59,577,302 $59,577,302 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $90,937,770

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$71,534,944 $71,598,944

$71,534,944 $71,598,944

$30,552,612 $30,552,612

$29,799,182 $29,799,182

$753,430

$753,430

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$102,895,412 $102,959,412

$71,598,944 $71,598,944 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $102,959,412

$71,598,944 $71,598,944 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $102,959,412

Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

1764

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168.1 Increase funds for emergency response expenses associated with Hurricane Idalia and for other declared emergency expenses as necessary. (S and CC:Increase funds to provide resources for border support, for emergency response expenses associated with Hurricane Idalia, and for other declared emergency expenses as necessary)

State General Funds

$11,000,000 $11,000,000 $11,000,000 $11,000,000

168.1000 -Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,062,041 $22,062,041 $22,062,041 $22,062,041

State General Funds

$22,062,041 $22,062,041 $22,062,041 $22,062,041

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,062,041 $22,062,041 $22,062,041 $22,062,041

Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,718,437 $6,718,437 $6,718,437

$6,718,437 $6,718,437 $6,718,437

$6,718,437 $6,718,437 $6,718,437

$6,718,437 $6,718,437 $6,718,437

169.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$33,372

$33,372

$33,372

$33,372

169.1000 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

State General Funds

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

$6,751,809

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1765

Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,739,361 $8,739,361 $8,739,361

$8,739,361 $8,739,361 $8,739,361

$8,739,361 $8,739,361 $8,739,361

$8,739,361 $8,739,361 $8,739,361

170.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$61,361

$61,361

$61,361

$61,361

170.1000 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

State General Funds

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

$8,800,722

Georgia Data Analytic Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to consolidate data and analytics from across state government to provide transparency and

accountability to lawmakers, agencies, researchers, and the public.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,947,072 $1,947,072 $1,947,072

$1,947,072 $1,947,072 $1,947,072

$1,947,072 $1,947,072 $1,947,072

$1,947,072 $1,947,072 $1,947,072

171.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

1766

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

171.1000 -Georgia Data Analytic Center

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to consolidate data and analytics from across state government to provide transparency and

accountability to lawmakers, agencies, researchers, and the public.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

State General Funds

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

$1,952,455

Office of Health Strategy and Coordination

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and coordinate policy between state agencies, healthcare

providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while

improving access to quality healthcare.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,976,466 $1,976,466 $1,976,466

$1,976,466 $1,976,466 $1,976,466

$1,976,466 $1,976,466 $1,976,466

$1,976,466 $1,976,466 $1,976,466

172.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

172.1000 -Office of Health Strategy and Coordination

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and coordinate policy between state agencies, healthcare

providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while

improving access to quality healthcare.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

State General Funds

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

$1,979,696

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1767

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,328,407 $1,328,407
$31,000 $31,000 $1,359,407

$1,328,407 $1,328,407
$31,000 $31,000 $1,359,407

$1,328,407 $1,328,407
$31,000 $31,000 $1,359,407

$1,328,407 $1,328,407
$31,000 $31,000 $1,359,407

173.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

173.1000 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,344,555

$1,344,555

$1,344,555

$1,344,555

State General Funds

$1,344,555

$1,344,555

$1,344,555

$1,344,555

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,375,555

$1,375,555

$1,375,555

$1,375,555

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,990,956 $4,990,956 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $35,501,994

$4,990,956 $4,990,956 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $35,501,994

$4,990,956 $4,990,956 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $35,501,994

$4,990,956 $4,990,956 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $35,501,994

1768

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

174.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$149,634

$149,634

$149,634

$149,634

174.2 Increase funds to enhance State Operation Center capabilities.

State General Funds

$154,221

$154,221

$154,221

$154,221

174.3 Utilize existing funds ($482,581) and increase funds to restore the payment of grants to counties (Total Funds: $835,001).

State General Funds

$352,420

$352,420

$352,420

$352,420

174.1000 -Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,647,231

$5,647,231

$5,647,231

$5,647,231

State General Funds

$5,647,231

$5,647,231

$5,647,231

$5,647,231

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

Sales and Services

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,158,269 $36,158,269 $36,158,269 $36,158,269

Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,407,153 $8,407,153
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $9,225,583

$8,407,153 $8,407,153
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $9,225,583

$8,407,153 $8,407,153
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $9,225,583

$8,407,153 $8,407,153
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $9,225,583

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1769

175.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

$75,355

175.1000 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,482,508

$8,482,508

$8,482,508

$8,482,508

State General Funds

$8,482,508

$8,482,508

$8,482,508

$8,482,508

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$818,430

$818,430

$818,430

$818,430

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,000

$65,000

$65,000

$65,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$753,430

$753,430

$753,430

$753,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,300,938

$9,300,938

$9,300,938

$9,300,938

Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,222,603 $6,222,603 $6,222,603

$6,222,603 $6,222,603 $6,222,603

$6,222,603 $6,222,603 $6,222,603

$6,222,603 $6,222,603 $6,222,603

176.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

$17,224

176.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

176.3 Increase funds to upgrade GA AWARDS dashboards and improve accessibility of literacy data.

State General Funds

$135,000

$135,000

$135,000

$135,000

1770

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

176.1000 -Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

State General Funds

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

$6,124,827

Student Achievement, Governor's Office of - Special Project

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide personnel and operations for the Georgia Council on Literacy ($251,000) pursuant to

SB211 (2023 Session) and support the implementation of effective literacy methods, including digital curriculum for Pre-K through 5

($749,000).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

177.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

177.1000-Student Achievement, Governor's Office of - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide personnel and operations for the Georgia Council on Literacy ($251,000) pursuant to

SB211 (2023 Session) and support the implementation of effective literacy methods, including digital curriculum for Pre-K through 5

($749,000).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

State General Funds

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

$1,001,077

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1771

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,640,245 $1,640,245 $1,640,245

$1,640,245 $1,640,245 $1,640,245

$1,640,245 $1,640,245 $1,640,245

$1,640,245 $1,640,245 $1,640,245

178.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

178.2 Increase funds to upgrade technology for faculty. State General Funds

$49,000

$49,000

$49,000

178.3 Increase funds to increase rural participation. State General Funds

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

178.1000 -Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,643,475

$1,707,475

$1,707,475

$1,707,475

State General Funds

$1,643,475

$1,707,475

$1,707,475

$1,707,475

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,643,475

$1,707,475

$1,707,475

$1,707,475

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadership preparation and support designed to

develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,566,946 $2,566,946 $2,566,946

$2,566,946 $2,566,946 $2,566,946

$2,566,946 $2,566,946 $2,566,946

$2,566,946 $2,566,946 $2,566,946

1772

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

179.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

179.1000 -Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadership preparation and support designed to

develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

State General Funds

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

$2,578,788

Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,430,137 $1,430,137 $1,430,137

$1,430,137 $1,430,137 $1,430,137

$1,430,137 $1,430,137 $1,430,137

$1,430,137 $1,430,137 $1,430,137

180.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

180.2 Increase funds to improve the legal representation of foster children. (H and S:YES; Increase funds to improve the legal representation of foster children and coordinate with existing support organizations)

State General Funds

$99,780

$99,780

$99,780

$99,780

180.1000 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1773

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,539,606 $1,539,606 $1,539,606

$1,539,606 $1,539,606 $1,539,606

$1,539,606 $1,539,606 $1,539,606

$1,539,606 $1,539,606 $1,539,606

Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,547,478 $1,547,478 $1,547,478

$1,547,478 $1,547,478 $1,547,478

$1,547,478 $1,547,478 $1,547,478

$1,547,478 $1,547,478 $1,547,478

181.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

181.2 Increase funds for fees, training, and additional ongoing expenses for the implementation of SB59 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$21,487

$21,487

$21,487

$21,487

181.3 Increase funds for one vehicle. State General Funds

$46,424

$46,424

$46,424

$46,424

181.1000 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

State General Funds

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

$1,626,154

The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

1774

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Section 28: Human Services, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$985,477,516 $985,477,516 $985,477,516

State General Funds

$983,991,858 $983,991,858 $983,991,858

State Children's Trust Funds

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$200,199

$200,199

$200,199

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,177,154,399 $1,177,154,399 $1,177,154,399

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$548,087,300 $548,087,300 $548,087,300

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$18,693,550 $18,693,550 $18,693,550

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$81,159,372 $81,159,372 $81,159,372

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$73,608,754 $73,608,754 $73,608,754

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$107,072,714 $107,072,714 $107,072,714

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$12,173,817 $12,173,817 $12,173,817

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$336,358,892 $336,358,892 $336,358,892

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $335,095,844 $335,095,844 $335,095,844

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $1,263,048 $1,263,048 $1,263,048

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,939,110 $25,939,110 $25,939,110

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$24,439,110 $24,439,110 $24,439,110

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$24,439,110 $24,439,110 $24,439,110

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,313,413

$1,313,413

$1,313,413

State Funds Transfers

$593,413

$593,413

$593,413

Agency to Agency Contracts

$593,413

$593,413

$593,413

Agency Funds Transfers

$720,000

$720,000

$720,000

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$720,000

$720,000

$720,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,189,884,438 $2,189,884,438 $2,189,884,438

$985,477,516 $983,991,858
$1,285,459 $200,199
$1,177,154,399 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714 $12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844 $1,263,048 $25,939,110 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413 $593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000
$2,189,884,438

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Children's Trust Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

Section Total - Final

$1,003,941,516 $1,004,170,102

$1,002,455,858 $1,002,684,444

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$200,199

$200,199

$1,003,982,044 $1,002,496,386
$1,285,459 $200,199

$1,006,467,102 $1,004,981,444
$1,285,459 $200,199

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,177,154,399

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$548,087,300

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$18,693,550

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$81,159,372

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$73,608,754

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$107,072,714

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$12,173,817

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$336,358,892

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $335,095,844

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $1,263,048

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,939,110

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$24,439,110

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$24,439,110

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,313,413

State Funds Transfers

$593,413

Agency to Agency Contracts

$593,413

Agency Funds Transfers

$720,000

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$720,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,208,348,438

$1,177,154,399 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714
$12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844
$1,263,048 $25,939,110
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413
$593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000 $2,208,577,024

$1,177,904,664 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714 $750,265 $12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844 $1,263,048 $25,939,110 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413 $593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000
$2,209,139,231

$1,177,154,399 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714
$12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844
$1,263,048 $25,939,110
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413
$593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000 $2,210,874,024

Adoptions Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$46,569,051 $46,569,051 $77,748,473 $68,627,072
$9,121,401

$46,569,051 $46,569,051 $77,748,473 $68,627,072
$9,121,401

$46,569,051 $46,569,051 $77,748,473 $68,627,072
$9,121,401

$46,569,051 $46,569,051 $77,748,473 $68,627,072
$9,121,401

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$124,317,524 $124,317,524 $124,317,524 $124,317,524

182.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$52,749

$52,749

$52,749

$52,749

182.1000 -Adoptions Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,621,800 $46,621,800 $46,621,800 $46,621,800

State General Funds

$46,621,800 $46,621,800 $46,621,800 $46,621,800

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$77,748,473 $77,748,473 $77,748,473 $77,748,473

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$68,627,072 $68,627,072 $68,627,072 $68,627,072

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $9,121,401 $9,121,401 $9,121,401 $9,121,401

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$124,370,273 $124,370,273 $124,370,273 $124,370,273

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Children's Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,242,661 $1,957,202 $1,285,459 $10,980,533 $8,014,443 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $14,223,194

$3,242,661 $1,957,202 $1,285,459 $10,980,533 $8,014,443 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $14,223,194

$3,242,661 $1,957,202 $1,285,459 $10,980,533 $8,014,443 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $14,223,194

$3,242,661 $1,957,202 $1,285,459 $10,980,533 $8,014,443 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $14,223,194

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183.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

183.1000 -Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,254,503

$3,254,503

$3,254,503

$3,254,503

State General Funds

$1,969,044

$1,969,044

$1,969,044

$1,969,044

State Children's Trust Funds

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,980,533 $10,980,533 $10,980,533 $10,980,533

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,014,443

$8,014,443

$8,014,443

$8,014,443

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $2,966,090

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,235,036 $14,235,036 $14,235,036 $14,235,036

Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,257,326 $32,257,326 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $125,328,371

$32,257,326 $32,257,326 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $125,328,371

$32,257,326 $32,257,326 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $125,328,371

$32,257,326 $32,257,326 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $125,328,371

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184.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,107,719

$1,107,719

$1,107,719

$1,107,719

184.1000 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,365,045 $33,365,045 $33,365,045 $33,365,045

State General Funds

$33,365,045 $33,365,045 $33,365,045 $33,365,045

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Sales and Services

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

State Funds Transfers

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126,436,090 $126,436,090 $126,436,090 $126,436,090

Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$229,607,756

State General Funds

$229,607,756

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$244,481,983

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,046,628

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$38,889,409

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$91,416

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,908,512

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$168,546,018

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $167,282,970

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $1,263,048

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$163,188

$229,607,756 $229,607,756 $244,481,983 $34,046,628 $38,889,409
$91,416 $2,908,512 $168,546,018 $167,282,970 $1,263,048
$163,188

$229,607,756 $229,607,756 $244,481,983 $34,046,628 $38,889,409
$91,416 $2,908,512 $168,546,018 $167,282,970 $1,263,048
$163,188

$229,607,756 $229,607,756 $244,481,983 $34,046,628 $38,889,409
$91,416 $2,908,512 $168,546,018 $167,282,970 $1,263,048
$163,188

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,188 $163,188 $474,252,927

$163,188 $163,188 $474,252,927

$163,188 $163,188 $474,252,927

$163,188 $163,188 $474,252,927

185.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,388,823

$3,388,823

$3,388,823

$3,388,823

185.2 Increase funds for technology upgrades and improvements to the SHINES child welfare case management system.

State General Funds

$3,167,659

$3,167,659

$3,167,659

$3,167,659

185.3 Increase funds for the full cost of two community action team pilot programs funded by HB911 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

$214,146

$214,146

$214,146

$214,146

185.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for start-up costs of a heavy equipment operator certification program for high-risk youth.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

185.5 Increase funds to match federal funds for wraparound services. State General Funds

$1,500,000

185.1000 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$236,378,384 $236,378,384 $236,578,384 $238,078,384

State General Funds

$236,378,384 $236,378,384 $236,578,384 $238,078,384

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$244,481,983 $244,481,983 $244,481,983 $244,481,983

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,046,628 $34,046,628 $34,046,628 $34,046,628

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$38,889,409 $38,889,409 $38,889,409 $38,889,409

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$91,416

$91,416

$91,416

$91,416

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,908,512

$2,908,512

$2,908,512

$2,908,512

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$168,546,018 $168,546,018 $168,546,018 $168,546,018

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $167,282,970 $167,282,970 $167,282,970 $167,282,970

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $1,263,048 $1,263,048 $1,263,048 $1,263,048

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$163,188

$163,188

$163,188

$163,188

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,188 $163,188 $481,023,555

$163,188 $163,188 $481,023,555

$163,188 $163,188 $481,223,555

$163,188 $163,188 $482,723,555

Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$0 $0 $18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$0 $0 $18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$0 $0 $18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

186.1000 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

Departmental Administration (DHS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$63,125,920 $63,125,920 $53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398

$63,125,920 $63,125,920 $53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398

$63,125,920 $63,125,920 $53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398

$63,125,920 $63,125,920 $53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,496,909 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $130,179,151

$6,496,909 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $130,179,151

$6,496,909 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $130,179,151

$6,496,909 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $130,179,151

187.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$493,037

$493,037

$493,037

$493,037

187.2 Transfer funds from the Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program ($590,000) to the Departmental Administration (DHS) program and increase funds for Medicaid Redetermination notice mailings.

State General Funds FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,500,530 $1,500,530

$1,500,530 $1,500,530

$750,265 $750,265 $1,500,530

$1,500,530 $0
$1,500,530

187.3 Increase funds to integrate Pathways and Georgia Access into the Georgia Gateway integrated eligibility system.

State General Funds

$1,732,568

$1,732,568

$1,732,568

$1,732,568

187.4 Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation.

State General Funds

($2,636,268) ($2,636,268) ($2,636,268) ($2,636,268)

187.1000 -Departmental Administration (DHS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$64,215,787 $64,215,787 $63,465,522 $64,215,787

State General Funds

$64,215,787 $64,215,787 $63,465,522 $64,215,787

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$53,473,179

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$35,375,970

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$273,396

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$6,579,886

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$763,398

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$6,496,909

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$3,983,620

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $3,983,620

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$13,545,587

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$12,045,587

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,045,587

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$34,465

State Funds Transfers

$34,465

Agency to Agency Contracts

$34,465

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,269,018

$53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398 $6,496,909
$3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $131,269,018

$54,223,444 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398 $6,496,909
$750,265 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $131,269,018

$53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398 $6,496,909
$3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $131,269,018

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,407,238 $28,407,238
$3,911,715 $1,596,753 $2,314,962 $32,318,953

$28,407,238 $28,407,238
$3,911,715 $1,596,753 $2,314,962 $32,318,953

$28,407,238 $28,407,238
$3,911,715 $1,596,753 $2,314,962 $32,318,953

$28,407,238 $28,407,238
$3,911,715 $1,596,753 $2,314,962 $32,318,953

188.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$331,563

$331,563

$331,563

$331,563

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188.2 Transfer funds from the Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program to the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($590,000)

($590,000)

($590,000)

($590,000)

188.3 Increase funds for the Long-term Care Ombudsman program to reflect an increase in cost of services. (CC:NO; Consider funding in the FY2025 General Budget)

State General Funds

$153,000

$153,000

$0

188.1000 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,148,801 $28,301,801 $28,301,801 $28,148,801

State General Funds

$28,148,801 $28,301,801 $28,301,801 $28,148,801

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,911,715

$3,911,715

$3,911,715

$3,911,715

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,596,753

$1,596,753

$1,596,753

$1,596,753

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,314,962

$2,314,962

$2,314,962

$2,314,962

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,060,516 $32,213,516 $32,213,516 $32,060,516

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,117,304 $52,117,304 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,435,312

$52,117,304 $52,117,304 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,435,312

$52,117,304 $52,117,304 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,435,312

$52,117,304 $52,117,304 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,435,312

189.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$32,297

$32,297

$32,297

$32,297

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189.1000 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,149,601 $52,149,601 $52,149,601 $52,149,601

State General Funds

$52,149,601 $52,149,601 $52,149,601 $52,149,601

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$37,318,008 $37,318,008 $37,318,008 $37,318,008

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,367,665 $30,367,665 $30,367,665 $30,367,665

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$6,950,343

$6,950,343

$6,950,343

$6,950,343

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,467,609 $89,467,609 $89,467,609 $89,467,609

Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$0 $0 $71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$0 $0 $71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$0 $0 $71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

190.1000 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$148,250,993 $148,250,993 $244,103,052

$148,250,993 $148,250,993 $244,103,052

$148,250,993 $148,250,993 $244,103,052

$148,250,993 $148,250,993 $244,103,052

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,680,335 $258,495
$5,807,841 $1,235,199 $99,147,424 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $392,354,045

$122,680,335 $258,495
$5,807,841 $1,235,199 $99,147,424 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $392,354,045

$122,680,335 $258,495
$5,807,841 $1,235,199 $99,147,424 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $392,354,045

$122,680,335 $258,495
$5,807,841 $1,235,199 $99,147,424 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $392,354,045

191.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,383,510

$4,383,510

$4,383,510

$4,383,510

191.2 Reduce funds for a duplicative quick response (QR) codes contract.

State General Funds

($65,524)

($65,524)

($65,524)

($65,524)

191.3 Increase funds for labor and wage data verification services.

State General Funds

$2,061,147

$2,061,147

$2,061,147

$2,061,147

191.1000 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$154,630,126 $154,630,126 $154,630,126 $154,630,126

State General Funds

$154,630,126 $154,630,126 $154,630,126 $154,630,126

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$244,103,052 $244,103,052 $244,103,052 $244,103,052

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$122,680,335 $122,680,335 $122,680,335 $122,680,335

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$258,495

$258,495

$258,495

$258,495

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$5,807,841

$5,807,841

$5,807,841

$5,807,841

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$1,235,199

$1,235,199

$1,235,199

$1,235,199

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$99,147,424 $99,147,424 $99,147,424 $99,147,424

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$14,973,758 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $14,973,758

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $14,973,758

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$398,733,178 $398,733,178 $398,733,178 $398,733,178

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Out-of-Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $100,074,630
$141,072 $29,313,386 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $434,305,766

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $100,074,630
$141,072 $29,313,386 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $434,305,766

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $100,074,630
$141,072 $29,313,386 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $434,305,766

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $100,074,630
$141,072 $29,313,386 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $434,305,766

192.1000 -Out-of-Home Care

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $334,231,136 $334,231,136

State General Funds

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $334,231,136 $334,231,136

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,074,630 $100,074,630 $100,074,630 $100,074,630

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$141,072

$141,072

$141,072

$141,072

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$29,313,386 $29,313,386 $29,313,386 $29,313,386

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$70,620,172 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $70,620,172

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $70,620,172

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$434,305,766 $434,305,766 $434,305,766 $434,305,766

Out-of-School Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of out-of-school services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$4,660,000 $4,660,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$4,660,000 $4,660,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$4,660,000 $4,660,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$4,660,000 $4,660,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,500,000 $20,160,000

$15,500,000 $20,160,000

$15,500,000 $20,160,000

$15,500,000 $20,160,000

193.1 Increase funds for community youth tutoring and wellness. (CC:Increase funds for one-time funding for community youth tutoring and wellness)

State General Funds

$400,000

$750,000

193.1000 -Out-of-School Care Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of out-of-school services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,660,000

$4,660,000

$5,060,000

$5,410,000

State General Funds

$4,660,000

$4,660,000

$5,060,000

$5,410,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,160,000 $20,160,000 $20,560,000 $20,910,000

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

194.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

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194.1000 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,035,754

$5,035,754

$5,035,754

$5,035,754

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,035,754

$5,035,754

$5,035,754

$5,035,754

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,038,984

$5,038,984

$5,038,984

$5,038,984

Residential Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,341,265 $2,341,265
$568,850 $568,850 $2,910,115

$2,341,265 $2,341,265
$568,850 $568,850 $2,910,115

$2,341,265 $2,341,265
$568,850 $568,850 $2,910,115

$2,341,265 $2,341,265
$568,850 $568,850 $2,910,115

195.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

195.2 Increase funds for technology upgrades and improvements to the TRAILS electronic records management system to enhance efficiency.

State General Funds

$360,000

$360,000

$360,000

$360,000

195.3 Increase funds to establish an application and inspection process for Qualified Residential Treatment Programs.

State General Funds

$82,102

$82,102

$82,102

$82,102

195.1000 -Residential Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,810,280 $2,810,280
$568,850 $568,850 $3,379,130

$2,810,280 $2,810,280
$568,850 $568,850 $3,379,130

$2,810,280 $2,810,280
$568,850 $568,850 $3,379,130

$2,810,280 $2,810,280
$568,850 $568,850 $3,379,130

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

196.1000 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

State General Funds

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,523,008 $36,523,008 $36,523,008 $36,523,008

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by obtaining and keeping

employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$100,000 $100,000

$100,000 $100,000

$100,000 $100,000

$100,000 $100,000

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,497,565 $6,302,740
$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $20,597,565

$20,497,565 $6,302,740
$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $20,597,565

$20,497,565 $6,302,740
$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $20,597,565

$20,497,565 $6,302,740
$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $20,597,565

197.1000 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by obtaining and keeping

employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,497,565 $20,497,565 $20,497,565 $20,497,565

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,302,740

$6,302,740

$6,302,740

$6,302,740

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,597,565 $20,597,565 $20,597,565 $20,597,565

Council On Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$366,529 $366,529 $366,529

$366,529 $366,529 $366,529

$366,529 $366,529 $366,529

$366,529 $366,529 $366,529

198.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

198.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

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198.1000 -Council On Aging

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$359,759

$359,759

$359,759

$359,759

State General Funds

$359,759

$359,759

$359,759

$359,759

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$359,759

$359,759

$359,759

$359,759

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,763,639 $9,763,639 $1,336,965 $1,336,965 $11,100,604

$9,763,639 $9,763,639 $1,336,965 $1,336,965 $11,100,604

$9,763,639 $9,763,639 $1,336,965 $1,336,965 $11,100,604

$9,763,639 $9,763,639 $1,336,965 $1,336,965 $11,100,604

199.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

199.1000 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,765,792

$9,765,792

$9,765,792

$9,765,792

State General Funds

$9,765,792

$9,765,792

$9,765,792

$9,765,792

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,102,757 $11,102,757 $11,102,757 $11,102,757

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$326,141 $326,141 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,769,410

$326,141 $326,141 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,769,410

$326,141 $326,141 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,769,410

$326,141 $326,141 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,769,410

200.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

200.1000-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$336,906

$336,906

$336,906

$336,906

State General Funds

$336,906

$336,906

$336,906

$336,906

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,780,175

$2,780,175

$2,780,175

$2,780,175

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,436,787 $2,436,787 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$284,597 $284,597 $284,597 $10,567,432

$2,436,787 $2,436,787 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$284,597 $284,597 $284,597 $10,567,432

$2,436,787 $2,436,787 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$284,597 $284,597 $284,597 $10,567,432

$2,436,787 $2,436,787 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$284,597 $284,597 $284,597 $10,567,432

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201.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$67,820

$67,820

$67,820

$67,820

201.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,504,607

$2,504,607

$2,504,607

$2,504,607

State General Funds

$2,504,607

$2,504,607

$2,504,607

$2,504,607

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

Sales and Services

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,635,252 $10,635,252 $10,635,252 $10,635,252

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$0 $0 $66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$0 $0 $66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$0 $0 $66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

202.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

$0 $0 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

$0 $0 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

$0 $0 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

203.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

203.2 Increase funds for the replacement of two forklifts. (S:Increase funds for the replacement of one forklift)(CC:Increase funds for one-time funding for the replacement of two forklifts)

State General Funds

$75,586

$37,793

$75,586

203.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,459

$82,045

$44,252

$82,045

State General Funds

$6,459

$82,045

$44,252

$82,045

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

Sales and Services

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

$4,365,888

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,365,888 $4,372,347

$4,365,888 $4,447,933

$4,365,888 $4,410,140

$4,365,888 $4,447,933

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,028,571 $24,028,571 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,517,151

$24,028,571 $24,028,571 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,517,151

$24,028,571 $24,028,571 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,517,151

$24,028,571 $24,028,571 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,517,151

204.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$412,300

$412,300

$412,300

$412,300

204.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($403,150)

($403,150)

($403,150)

($403,150)

204.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational

Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,037,721 $24,037,721

State General Funds

$24,037,721 $24,037,721

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$69,425,542 $69,425,542

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$69,425,542 $69,425,542

Appropriation (HB 915)

$24,037,721 $24,037,721 $69,425,542 $69,425,542

$24,037,721 $24,037,721 $69,425,542 $69,425,542

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,526,301

$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,526,301

$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,526,301

$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,526,301

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the

purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,575,199 $3,375,000
$200,199 $3,575,199

$3,575,199 $3,375,000
$200,199 $3,575,199

$3,575,199 $3,375,000
$200,199 $3,575,199

$3,575,199 $3,375,000
$200,199 $3,575,199

205.1 Increase funds for the full cost of the Gwinnett Commercial Sexual Exploitation Recovery Center funded by HB19 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$2,716,380

$2,716,380

$2,716,380

$2,716,380

205.1000 -Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the

purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,291,579

$6,291,579

$6,291,579

$6,291,579

State General Funds

$6,091,380

$6,091,380

$6,091,380

$6,091,380

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$200,199

$200,199

$200,199

$200,199

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,291,579

$6,291,579

$6,291,579

$6,291,579

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following

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maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$211,588,455 $211,588,455 $211,588,455

$211,588,455 $211,588,455 $211,588,455

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$8,874,177

$8,874,177

$8,874,177

$590,894

$590,894

$590,894

$590,894

$590,894

$590,894

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$222,184,576 $222,184,576 $222,184,576

$211,588,455 $211,588,455
$853,494 $853,494 $8,874,177 $590,894 $590,894 $8,283,283 $8,283,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $222,184,576

Section Total - Final

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$362,253,204 $362,253,204
$853,494 $853,494 $8,874,177 $590,894 $590,894 $8,283,283 $8,283,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $372,849,325

$362,253,204 $362,253,204
$853,494 $853,494 $8,874,177 $590,894 $590,894 $8,283,283 $8,283,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $372,849,325

$362,253,204 $362,253,204
$853,494 $853,494 $8,874,177 $590,894 $590,894 $8,283,283 $8,283,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $372,849,325

$362,253,204 $362,253,204
$853,494 $853,494 $8,874,177 $590,894 $590,894 $8,283,283 $8,283,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $372,849,325

Departmental Administration (COI)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-

safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,467,503 $2,467,503
$109,600 $49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000
$2,577,103

$2,467,503 $2,467,503
$109,600 $49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000
$2,577,103

$2,467,503 $2,467,503
$109,600 $49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000
$2,577,103

$2,467,503 $2,467,503
$109,600 $49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000
$2,577,103

206.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$26,912

$26,912

$26,912

$26,912

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206.1000 -Departmental Administration (COI)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-

safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,494,415

$2,494,415

$2,494,415

$2,494,415

State General Funds

$2,494,415

$2,494,415

$2,494,415

$2,494,415

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$109,600

$109,600

$109,600

$109,600

Intergovernmental Transfers

$49,600

$49,600

$49,600

$49,600

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$49,600

$49,600

$49,600

$49,600

Sales and Services

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,604,015

$2,604,015

$2,604,015

$2,604,015

Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$665,945 $665,945 $665,945

$665,945 $665,945 $665,945

$665,945 $665,945 $665,945

$665,945 $665,945 $665,945

207.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

207.1000 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$671,328

$671,328

$671,328

$671,328

State General Funds

$671,328

$671,328

$671,328

$671,328

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$671,328

$671,328

$671,328

$671,328

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Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,323,775 $10,323,775
$853,494 $853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $14,490,994

$10,323,775 $10,323,775
$853,494 $853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $14,490,994

$10,323,775 $10,323,775
$853,494 $853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $14,490,994

$10,323,775 $10,323,775
$853,494 $853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $14,490,994

208.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$114,109

$114,109

$114,109

$114,109

208.2 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for nine inspectors and associated costs.

State General Funds

$681,044

$681,044

$681,044

$681,044

208.3 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for 14 vehicles.

State General Funds

$314,187

$314,187

$314,187

$314,187

208.1000 -Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,433,115 $11,433,115
$853,494 $853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $15,600,334

$11,433,115 $11,433,115
$853,494 $853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $15,600,334

$11,433,115 $11,433,115
$853,494 $853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $15,600,334

$11,433,115 $11,433,115
$853,494 $853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $15,600,334

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,143,065 $5,143,065 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $10,921,073

$5,143,065 $5,143,065 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $10,921,073

$5,143,065 $5,143,065 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $10,921,073

$5,143,065 $5,143,065 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $10,921,073

209.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$82,891

$82,891

$82,891

$82,891

209.2 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for positions, vehicles, and associated costs.

State General Funds

($995,231)

($995,231)

($995,231)

($995,231)

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209.1000 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,230,725

$4,230,725

$4,230,725

$4,230,725

State General Funds

$4,230,725

$4,230,725

$4,230,725

$4,230,725

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

Sales and Services

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,008,733 $10,008,733 $10,008,733 $10,008,733

Reinsurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for

individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,859,157 $185,859,157 $185,859,157

$185,859,157 $185,859,157 $185,859,157

$185,859,157 $185,859,157 $185,859,157

$185,859,157 $185,859,157 $185,859,157

210.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

210.2 Increase funds for the state reinsurance program. State General Funds

$134,000,000 $134,000,000 $134,000,000 $134,000,000

210.3 Increase funds for implementation of the State-based Exchange for healthcare insurance (Georgia Access).

State General Funds

$16,391,317 $16,391,317 $16,391,317 $16,391,317

210.1000 -Reinsurance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for

individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$336,255,857 $336,255,857 $336,255,857

$336,255,857 $336,255,857 $336,255,857

$336,255,857 $336,255,857 $336,255,857

$336,255,857 $336,255,857 $336,255,857

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,129,010 $7,129,010
$541,294 $541,294 $541,294 $7,670,304

$7,129,010 $7,129,010
$541,294 $541,294 $541,294 $7,670,304

$7,129,010 $7,129,010
$541,294 $541,294 $541,294 $7,670,304

$7,129,010 $7,129,010
$541,294 $541,294 $541,294 $7,670,304

211.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$38,754

$38,754

$38,754

$38,754

211.1000 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,167,764

$7,167,764

$7,167,764

$7,167,764

State General Funds

$7,167,764

$7,167,764

$7,167,764

$7,167,764

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

Intergovernmental Transfers

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,709,058

$7,709,058

$7,709,058

$7,709,058

Section 30: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation
$214,684,733 $214,684,733 $214,684,733 $214,684,733 $214,684,733 $214,684,733 $44,400,504 $44,400,504 $44,400,504 $43,680,690 $43,680,690 $43,680,690

$214,684,733 $214,684,733 $44,400,504 $43,680,690

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $293,408,996

$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $293,408,996

$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $293,408,996

$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $293,408,996

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$209,255,465 $208,862,950

State General Funds

$209,255,465 $208,862,950

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,400,504 $44,400,504

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$43,680,690 $43,680,690

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$719,814

$719,814

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $719,814

$719,814

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$34,060,456 $34,060,456

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,743,451

$1,743,451

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,743,451

$1,743,451

Sales and Services

$32,317,005 $32,317,005

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$32,317,005 $32,317,005

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$263,303

$263,303

State Funds Transfers

$263,303

$263,303

Agency to Agency Contracts

$263,303

$263,303

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$287,979,728 $287,587,213

$208,756,870 $208,756,870 $44,400,504 $43,680,690
$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,481,133

$208,862,950 $208,862,950 $44,400,504 $43,680,690
$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,587,213

Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,271,861 $10,271,861
$12,600 $12,600 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $10,637,764

$10,271,861 $10,271,861
$12,600 $12,600 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $10,637,764

$10,271,861 $10,271,861
$12,600 $12,600 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $10,637,764

$10,271,861 $10,271,861
$12,600 $12,600 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $10,637,764

212.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$47,366

$47,366

$47,366

$47,366

212.1000 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,319,227 $10,319,227 $10,319,227 $10,319,227

State General Funds

$10,319,227 $10,319,227 $10,319,227 $10,319,227

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

State Funds Transfers

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

Agency to Agency Contracts

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,685,130 $10,685,130 $10,685,130 $10,685,130

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Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,350,878 $7,350,878 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $18,850,878

$7,350,878 $7,350,878 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $18,850,878

$7,350,878 $7,350,878 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $18,850,878

$7,350,878 $7,350,878 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $18,850,878

213.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$101,191

$101,191

$101,191

$101,191

213.1000 -Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,452,069

$7,452,069

$7,452,069

$7,452,069

State General Funds

$7,452,069

$7,452,069

$7,452,069

$7,452,069

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

Sales and Services

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,952,069 $18,952,069 $18,952,069 $18,952,069

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,173,683 $57,173,683
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $59,481,719

$57,173,683 $57,173,683
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $59,481,719

$57,173,683 $57,173,683
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $59,481,719

$57,173,683 $57,173,683
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $59,481,719

214.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$364,938

$364,938

$364,938

$364,938

214.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($475,117)

($475,117)

($475,117)

214.1000 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$57,538,621 $57,063,504 $57,063,504 $57,063,504

State General Funds

$57,538,621 $57,063,504 $57,063,504 $57,063,504

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

Sales and Services

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,846,657 $59,371,540 $59,371,540 $59,371,540

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Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Medical Examiner office in Macon and increase funds for three medical examiners, one

administrative assistant, 11 death investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Macon Medical Examiner's Office to

address increased workload.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$960,194 $960,194 $960,194

$960,194 $960,194 $960,194

$960,194 $960,194 $960,194

$960,194 $960,194 $960,194

215.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

215.1000 -Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Medical Examiner office in Macon and increase funds for three medical examiners, one

administrative assistant, 11 death investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Macon Medical Examiner's Office to

address increased workload.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$964,500

$964,500

$964,500

$964,500

State General Funds

$964,500

$964,500

$964,500

$964,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$964,500

$964,500

$964,500

$964,500

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$69,527,461 $69,527,461
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451

$69,527,461 $69,527,461
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451

$69,527,461 $69,527,461
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451

$69,527,461 $69,527,461
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,653,451 $71,199 $71,199
$73,064,264

$1,653,451 $71,199 $71,199
$73,064,264

$1,653,451 $71,199 $71,199
$73,064,264

$1,653,451 $71,199 $71,199
$73,064,264

216.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$449,979

$449,979

$449,979

$449,979

216.2 Increase funds for the start-up cost for two criminal intelligence analyst positions to support the Criminal Street Gang Database.

State General Funds

$174,178

$174,178

$174,178

$174,178

216.3 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($339,203)

($339,203)

($339,203)

216.1000 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,151,618 $69,812,415 $69,812,415 $69,812,415

State General Funds

$70,151,618 $69,812,415 $69,812,415 $69,812,415

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Sales and Services

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,688,421 $73,349,218 $73,349,218 $73,349,218

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Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,572,734 $17,572,734 $40,273,571 $39,553,757
$719,814 $719,814 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $78,586,255

$17,572,734 $17,572,734 $40,273,571 $39,553,757
$719,814 $719,814 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $78,586,255

$17,572,734 $17,572,734 $40,273,571 $39,553,757
$719,814 $719,814 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $78,586,255

$17,572,734 $17,572,734 $40,273,571 $39,553,757
$719,814 $719,814 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $78,586,255

217.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$131,714

$131,714

$131,714

$131,714

217.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($4,820,391) ($4,820,391) ($4,820,391) ($4,820,391)

217.3 Transfer funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for School Resource Officer and De-escalation training.

State General Funds

($1,250,000) ($1,250,000) ($1,250,000) ($1,250,000)

217.4 Utilize existing funds ($993,046) to maintain current grant operations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

217.5 Increase funds to restore five grant specialist positions. (S:NO; Consider additional grant specialist positions in FY2025 General Budget)(CC:Increase funds to restore five grant specialist positions)

State General Funds

$106,080

$0

$106,080

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217.1000 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,634,057 $11,740,137 $11,634,057 $11,740,137

State General Funds

$11,634,057 $11,740,137 $11,634,057 $11,740,137

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$40,273,571 $40,273,571 $40,273,571 $40,273,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$39,553,757 $39,553,757 $39,553,757 $39,553,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$719,814

$719,814

$719,814

$719,814

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $719,814

$719,814

$719,814

$719,814

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950

Sales and Services

$20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,647,578 $72,753,658 $72,647,578 $72,753,658

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds

shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and

fees collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,903,076 $35,903,076 $35,903,076

$35,903,076 $35,903,076 $35,903,076

$35,903,076 $35,903,076 $35,903,076

$35,903,076 $35,903,076 $35,903,076

218.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

218.2 Increase funds for Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) training and MRT trauma training.

State General Funds

$613,124

$613,124

$613,124

$613,124

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218.1000 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds

shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and

fees collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,528,042 $36,528,042 $36,528,042 $36,528,042

State General Funds

$36,528,042 $36,528,042 $36,528,042 $36,528,042

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,528,042 $36,528,042 $36,528,042 $36,528,042

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers with funds so as to

provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,924,846 $15,924,846 $15,924,846

$15,924,846 $15,924,846 $15,924,846

$15,924,846 $15,924,846 $15,924,846

$15,924,846 $15,924,846 $15,924,846

219.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

219.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($1,262,898) ($1,262,898) ($1,262,898) ($1,262,898)

219.3 Increase funds for one sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) coordinator for every sexual assault center starting April 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$315,725

$315,725

$315,725

219.1000 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers with funds so as to

provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 31: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,667,331 $14,667,331 $14,667,331

$14,983,056 $14,983,056 $14,983,056

$14,983,056 $14,983,056 $14,983,056

$14,983,056 $14,983,056 $14,983,056

Section Total - Continuation

$360,723,576 $360,723,576 $360,723,576

$360,723,576 $360,723,576 $360,723,576

$6,586,702

$6,586,702

$6,586,702

$5,986,702

$5,986,702

$5,986,702

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$367,565,278 $367,565,278 $367,565,278

$360,723,576 $360,723,576
$6,586,702 $5,986,702
$600,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
$195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $367,565,278

Section Total - Final

$366,479,822 $366,329,822

$366,479,822 $366,329,822

$6,586,702

$6,586,702

$5,986,702

$5,986,702

$600,000

$600,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$373,321,524 $373,171,524

$366,225,822 $366,225,822
$6,586,702 $5,986,702
$600,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
$195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $373,067,524

$366,225,822 $366,225,822
$6,586,702 $5,986,702
$600,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
$195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $373,067,524

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Community Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$103,323,507 $103,323,507
$600,000 $600,000
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $104,178,507

$103,323,507 $103,323,507
$600,000 $600,000
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $104,178,507

$103,323,507 $103,323,507
$600,000 $600,000
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $104,178,507

$103,323,507 $103,323,507
$600,000 $600,000
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $104,178,507

220.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$709,415

$709,415

$709,415

$709,415

220.2 Increase funds for replacement ballistic vests. State General Funds

$124,000

$124,000

$124,000

$124,000

220.3 Increase funds for laptop swivel stations in vehicles. (S and CC:Increase funds for laptops and laptop swivel stations in vehicles)

State General Funds

$146,127

$146,127

$146,127

$146,127

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220.1000 -Community Service

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$104,303,049 $104,303,049 $104,303,049 $104,303,049

State General Funds

$104,303,049 $104,303,049 $104,303,049 $104,303,049

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

Federal Funds Transfers

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$105,158,049 $105,158,049 $105,158,049 $105,158,049

Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,425,062 $27,425,062 $27,425,062

$27,425,062 $27,425,062 $27,425,062

$27,425,062 $27,425,062 $27,425,062

$27,425,062 $27,425,062 $27,425,062

221.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$187,312

$187,312

$187,312

$187,312

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221.2 Increase funds for a new electronic audit tool. State General Funds

$364,364

$364,364

$364,364

$364,364

221.1000 -Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,976,738 $27,976,738 $27,976,738 $27,976,738

State General Funds

$27,976,738 $27,976,738 $27,976,738 $27,976,738

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,976,738 $27,976,738 $27,976,738 $27,976,738

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,652,127 $89,652,127
$2,848,345 $2,848,345 $92,500,472

$89,652,127 $89,652,127
$2,848,345 $2,848,345 $92,500,472

$89,652,127 $89,652,127
$2,848,345 $2,848,345 $92,500,472

$89,652,127 $89,652,127
$2,848,345 $2,848,345 $92,500,472

222.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$653,437

$653,437

$653,437

$653,437

222.2 Increase funds to implement music studios at the Eastman, Macon, Augusta, and Muscogee Secure Commitment (YDCs). (CC:NO)

State General Funds

$104,000

$104,000

$0

$0

222.3 Increase funds for the integration of an electronic medical record system within the current juvenile tracking system.

State General Funds

$266,257

$266,257

$266,257

$266,257

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222.4 Increase funds for mobile tablets for a new pilot electronic grievance system in one Department of Juvenile Justice Secure Commitment (YDC) and one Secure Detention (RYDC) facility.

State General Funds

$75,000

$0

$0

$0

222.5 Increase funds for body cameras. State General Funds

$395,384

$395,384

$395,384

$395,384

222.1000 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,146,205 $91,071,205 $90,967,205 $90,967,205

State General Funds

$91,146,205 $91,071,205 $90,967,205 $90,967,205

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$93,994,550 $93,919,550 $93,815,550 $93,815,550

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,322,880 $140,322,880
$3,138,357 $3,138,357 $143,461,237

$140,322,880 $140,322,880
$3,138,357 $3,138,357 $143,461,237

$140,322,880 $140,322,880
$3,138,357 $3,138,357 $143,461,237

$140,322,880 $140,322,880
$3,138,357 $3,138,357 $143,461,237

223.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,107,715

$1,107,715

$1,107,715

$1,107,715

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223.2 Increase funds for the integration of an electronic medical record system within the current juvenile tracking system.

State General Funds

$408,743

$408,743

$408,743

$408,743

223.3 Increase funds for mobile tablets for a new pilot electronic grievance system in one Department of Juvenile Justice Secure Commitment (YDC) and one Secure Detention (RYDC) facility.

State General Funds

$75,000

$0

$0

$0

223.4 Increase funds for new body cameras. State General Funds

$1,139,492

$1,139,492

$1,139,492

$1,139,492

223.1000 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$143,053,830 $142,978,830 $142,978,830 $142,978,830

State General Funds

$143,053,830 $142,978,830 $142,978,830 $142,978,830

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$146,192,187 $146,117,187 $146,117,187 $146,117,187

Section 32: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$8,135,054

$8,135,054

$8,135,054

$8,135,054

$8,135,054

$8,135,054

$41,189,283 $41,189,283 $41,189,283

$41,189,283 $41,189,283 $41,189,283

$3,761,000

$3,761,000

$3,761,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$8,135,054 $8,135,054 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $3,761,000
$600,000 $600,000 $3,161,000 $3,161,000 $531,769 $531,769

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$531,769 $53,617,106

$531,769 $53,617,106

$531,769 $53,617,106

$531,769 $53,617,106

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,979,031

$8,979,031

$8,979,031

$8,979,031

$41,189,283 $41,189,283

$41,189,283 $41,189,283

$3,761,000

$3,761,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$54,461,083 $54,461,083

$11,479,031 $11,479,031 $41,189,283 $41,189,283
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000
$531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $56,961,083

$11,479,031 $11,479,031 $41,189,283 $41,189,283
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000
$531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $56,961,083

Departmental Administration (DOL)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and Unemployment Insurance

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$1,787,850 $1,787,850 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $531,769 $531,769

$1,787,850 $1,787,850 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $531,769 $531,769

$1,787,850 $1,787,850 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $531,769 $531,769

$1,787,850 $1,787,850 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $531,769 $531,769

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$531,769 $20,059,688

$531,769 $20,059,688

$531,769 $20,059,688

$531,769 $20,059,688

224.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$447,824

$447,824

$447,824

$447,824

224.2 Utilize existing funds ($50,000) and transfer funds from the Unemployment Insurance program to the Departmental Administration (DOL) program to migrate applications to a cloud environment (Total Funds: $2,000,000).

State General Funds

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

224.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOL)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and Unemployment Insurance

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,185,674

$4,185,674

$4,185,674

$4,185,674

State General Funds

$4,185,674

$4,185,674

$4,185,674

$4,185,674

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,314,069 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $14,314,069

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,314,069 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $14,314,069

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Sales and Services

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

State Funds Transfers

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

Agency to Agency Contracts

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,457,512 $22,457,512 $22,457,512 $22,457,512

Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

$1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

$1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

$1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

225.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

225.1000-Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

State General Funds

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

$29,066

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,412,514

$1,412,514

$1,412,514

$1,412,514

Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,347,204 $6,347,204 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $32,173,970

$6,347,204 $6,347,204 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $32,173,970

$6,347,204 $6,347,204 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $32,173,970

$6,347,204 $6,347,204 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $32,173,970

226.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$367,087

$367,087

$367,087

$367,087

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226.2 Transfer funds from the Unemployment Insurance program to the Departmental Administration (DOL) program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,950,000) ($1,950,000) ($1,950,000) ($1,950,000)

226.3 Increase funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

226.1000 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,764,291

$4,764,291

$7,264,291

$7,264,291

State General Funds

$4,764,291

$4,764,291

$7,264,291

$7,264,291

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Sales and Services

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,591,057 $30,591,057 $33,091,057 $33,091,057

Section 33: Law, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$40,478,274 $40,478,274 $40,478,274

$40,478,274 $40,478,274 $40,478,274

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000

$79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000

$79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000

$124,159,646 $124,159,646 $124,159,646

$40,478,274 $40,478,274
$3,633,332 $3,633,332
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $124,159,646

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$42,082,428 $42,082,428

$42,082,428 $42,082,428

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$79,200,000 $79,200,000

$79,200,000 $79,200,000

$79,200,000 $79,200,000

$125,763,800 $125,763,800

$42,082,428 $42,082,428
$3,633,332 $3,633,332
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $125,763,800

$42,082,428 $42,082,428
$3,633,332 $3,633,332
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $125,763,800

Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,870,673 $38,870,673
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $118,918,713

$38,870,673 $38,870,673
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $118,918,713

$38,870,673 $38,870,673
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $118,918,713

$38,870,673 $38,870,673
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $118,918,713

227.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$292,808

$292,808

$292,808

$292,808

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227.2 Increase funds to strengthen cyber security through contracted staff and replace equipment.

State General Funds

$1,179,500

$1,179,500

$1,179,500

$1,179,500

227.3 Transfer funds from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit program ($16,687) to the Department of Law program and increase funds to purchase equipment for the Organized Retail Crime and Cyber Crime Prosecution Unit.

State General Funds

$103,500

$103,500

$103,500

$103,500

227.1000 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$40,446,481 $40,446,481 $40,446,481 $40,446,481

State General Funds

$40,446,481 $40,446,481 $40,446,481 $40,446,481

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

Sales and Services

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000

State Funds Transfers

$79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$120,494,521 $120,494,521 $120,494,521 $120,494,521

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,607,601 $1,607,601 $3,633,332 $3,633,332 $5,240,933

$1,607,601 $1,607,601 $3,633,332 $3,633,332 $5,240,933

$1,607,601 $1,607,601 $3,633,332 $3,633,332 $5,240,933

$1,607,601 $1,607,601 $3,633,332 $3,633,332 $5,240,933

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228.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$45,213

$45,213

$45,213

$45,213

228.2 Transfer funds from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit program to the Department of Law program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($16,867)

($16,867)

($16,867)

($16,867)

228.1000 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,635,947

$1,635,947

$1,635,947

$1,635,947

State General Funds

$1,635,947

$1,635,947

$1,635,947

$1,635,947

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,269,279

$5,269,279

$5,269,279

$5,269,279

There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Law the sum of $500,000 of the moneys collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is appropriated for use by the Department of Law for consumer protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$176,520,726 $176,520,726 $176,520,726

$149,657,117 $149,657,117 $149,657,117

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568

$70,726,663 $70,726,663 $70,726,663

$70,726,663 $70,726,663 $70,726,663

$96,385,632 $96,385,632 $96,385,632

$280,542

$280,542

$280,542

$280,542

$280,542

$280,542

$176,520,726 $149,657,117
$1,703,405 $7,666,636 $17,493,568 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$280,542 $280,542

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $343,763,021

$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $343,763,021

$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $343,763,021

$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $343,763,021

Section Total - Final

$180,067,232 $180,181,732

$153,203,623 $153,318,123

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$17,493,568 $17,493,568

$70,726,663 $70,726,663

$70,726,663 $70,726,663

$96,385,632 $96,385,632

$280,542

$280,542

$280,542

$280,542

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

$45,165

$45,165

$45,165

$45,165

$96,005,696 $96,005,696

$96,005,696 $96,005,696

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$130,000

$130,000

$194,931,732 $168,068,123
$1,703,405 $7,666,636 $17,493,568 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$280,542 $280,542
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000

$200,200,732 $173,337,123
$1,703,405 $7,666,636 $17,493,568 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$280,542 $280,542
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$130,000 $130,000 $347,309,527

$130,000 $130,000 $347,424,027

$130,000 $130,000 $362,174,027

$130,000 $130,000 $367,443,027

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,244,471 $3,244,471 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,448,540

$3,244,471 $3,244,471 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,448,540

$3,244,471 $3,244,471 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,448,540

$3,244,471 $3,244,471 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,448,540

229.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$67,820

$67,820

$67,820

$67,820

229.1000 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,312,291 $3,312,291 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,516,360

$3,312,291 $3,312,291 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,516,360

$3,312,291 $3,312,291 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,516,360

$3,312,291 $3,312,291 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,516,360

Departmental Administration (DNR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,281,136 $13,281,136 $13,281,136

$13,281,136 $13,281,136 $13,281,136

$13,281,136 $13,281,136 $13,281,136

$13,281,136 $13,281,136 $13,281,136

230.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$76,432

$76,432

$76,432

$76,432

230.1000 -Departmental Administration (DNR)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,357,568 $13,357,568 $13,357,568 $13,357,568

State General Funds

$13,357,568 $13,357,568 $13,357,568 $13,357,568

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,357,568 $13,357,568 $13,357,568 $13,357,568

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

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Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,958,338 $33,958,338 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$209,782 $209,782 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $119,177,105

$33,958,338 $33,958,338 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$209,782 $209,782 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $119,177,105

$33,958,338 $33,958,338 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$209,782 $209,782 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $119,177,105

$33,958,338 $33,958,338 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$209,782 $209,782 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $119,177,105

231.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$748,169

$748,169

$748,169

$748,169

231.1000 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

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respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,706,507 $34,706,507 $34,706,507 $34,706,507

State General Funds

$34,706,507 $34,706,507 $34,706,507 $34,706,507

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,393,856 $55,393,856 $55,393,856 $55,393,856

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

Sales and Services

$55,184,074 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $55,184,074

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$55,184,074 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $55,184,074

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

State Funds Transfers

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$119,925,274 $119,925,274 $119,925,274 $119,925,274

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and

outdoor recreation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

232.1000 -Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and

outdoor recreation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

State General Funds

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

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Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,493,568 $0
$17,493,568 $17,493,568

$17,493,568 $0
$17,493,568 $17,493,568

$17,493,568 $0
$17,493,568 $17,493,568

$17,493,568 $0
$17,493,568 $17,493,568

233.1000 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

$17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568 $17,493,568

Law Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,524,784 $31,524,784
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $34,279,734

$31,524,784 $31,524,784
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $34,279,734

$31,524,784 $31,524,784
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $34,279,734

$31,524,784 $31,524,784
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $34,279,734

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234.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$256,207

$256,207

$256,207

$256,207

234.2 Increase funds for equipment and vehicle costs for six additional game warden positions.

State General Funds

$517,386

$517,386

$517,386

$517,386

234.1000 -Law Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,298,377 $32,298,377 $32,298,377 $32,298,377

State General Funds

$32,298,377 $32,298,377 $32,298,377 $32,298,377

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,053,327 $35,053,327 $35,053,327 $35,053,327

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,305,955 $15,305,955
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $50,901,775

$15,305,955 $15,305,955
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $50,901,775

$15,305,955 $15,305,955
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $50,901,775

$15,305,955 $15,305,955
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $50,901,775

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235.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$338,021

$338,021

$338,021

$338,021

235.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

235.3 Increase funds for part-time staff pay adjustments to address recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$114,500

$114,500

$114,500

235.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for outdoor recreation, and state parks and historic sites.

State General Funds

$14,100,000

$19,119,000

235.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for historic preservation. State General Funds

$250,000

235.1000 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,588,976 $15,703,476 $29,803,476 $35,072,476

State General Funds

$15,588,976 $15,703,476 $29,803,476 $35,072,476

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791

Sales and Services

$32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,184,796 $51,299,296 $65,399,296 $70,668,296

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,666,636 $0
$7,666,636 $7,666,636

$7,666,636 $0
$7,666,636 $7,666,636

$7,666,636 $0
$7,666,636 $7,666,636

$7,666,636 $0
$7,666,636 $7,666,636

236.1000 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

Solid Waste Trust Funds

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal

commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register

boats.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,691,579 $21,988,174
$1,703,405 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $62,160,268

$23,691,579 $21,988,174
$1,703,405 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $62,160,268

$23,691,579 $21,988,174
$1,703,405 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $62,160,268

$23,691,579 $21,988,174
$1,703,405 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $62,160,268

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237.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$432,754

$432,754

$432,754

$432,754

237.2 Increase funds for equipment and vehicle costs for a training coordinator position in the Wildlife Resources Division to standardize division training.

State General Funds

$46,717

$46,717

$46,717

$46,717

237.3 Increase funds for flood and fire hazard mitigation on Sapelo Island.

State General Funds

$528,000

$528,000

$528,000

$528,000

237.4 Increase funds for environmental hazard mitigation on Ossabaw Island.

State General Funds

$590,000

$590,000

$590,000

$590,000

237.5 Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($350,000) for fish hatchery renovations for the conservation and management of fisheries resources. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

237.6 Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($207,707) to expand access to the Deer Management Assistance Program for the conservation and management of wildlife resources. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

237.7 Increase funds for the eradication of invasive species. State General Funds

$650,000

$650,000

237.1000 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal

commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register

boats.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,289,050 $25,289,050 $25,939,050 $25,939,050

State General Funds

$23,585,645 $23,585,645 $24,235,645 $24,235,645

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $63,757,739

$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $63,757,739

$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $64,407,739

$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $64,407,739

Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168

$19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$20,275,460 $20,251,092 $20,275,460 $20,251,092 $20,275,460 $20,251,092

$20,251,092 $20,251,092 $20,251,092

$20,251,092 $20,251,092 $20,251,092

Board Administration (SBPP) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,352,443 $2,352,443 $2,352,443

$2,352,443 $2,352,443 $2,352,443

$2,352,443 $2,352,443 $2,352,443

$2,352,443 $2,352,443 $2,352,443

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1837

238.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

238.2 Increase funds for training software. State General Funds

$3,900

$3,900

$3,900

$3,900

238.1000 -Board Administration (SBPP)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,368,185

$2,368,185

State General Funds

$2,368,185

$2,368,185

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,368,185

$2,368,185

Appropriation (HB 915)

$2,368,185 $2,368,185 $2,368,185

$2,368,185 $2,368,185 $2,368,185

Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the

community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact release

matters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process

by reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific criteria.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,793,391 $16,793,391 $16,793,391

$16,793,391 $16,793,391 $16,793,391

$16,793,391 $16,793,391 $16,793,391

$16,793,391 $16,793,391 $16,793,391

239.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$169,010

$169,010

$169,010

$169,010

239.2 Increase funds for personnel for overtime to address Georgia Crime Information Center disposition backlog.

State General Funds

$212,758

$188,390

$188,390

$188,390

239.3 Increase funds for equipment for three criminal investigators and one hearing examiner.

State General Funds

$109,363

$109,363

$109,363

$109,363

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239.1000 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the

community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact release

matters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process

by reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific criteria.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,284,522 $17,260,154 $17,260,154 $17,260,154

State General Funds

$17,284,522 $17,260,154 $17,260,154 $17,260,154

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,284,522 $17,260,154 $17,260,154 $17,260,154

Victim Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement, conduct outreach

and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to the

state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$582,334 $582,334 $582,334

$582,334 $582,334 $582,334

$582,334 $582,334 $582,334

$582,334 $582,334 $582,334

240.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

$8,612

240.2 Increase funds to offset the loss of federal funds supporting two positions.

State General Funds

$31,807

$31,807

$31,807

$31,807

240.1000 -Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement, conduct outreach

and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to the

state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$622,753

$622,753

$622,753

$622,753

State General Funds

$622,753

$622,753

$622,753

$622,753

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$622,753

$622,753

$622,753

$622,753

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1839

Section 36: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

Section Total - Final

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$0 $0 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$0 $0 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$0 $0 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

241.1000 -Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

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State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

Section Total - Continuation

$79,065,339 $79,065,339 $79,065,339

$79,065,339 $79,065,339 $79,065,339

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$33,340,000 $33,340,000 $33,340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$112,576,101 $112,576,101 $112,576,101

$79,065,339 $79,065,339
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $112,576,101

Section Total - Final

$79,958,834 $80,055,943

$79,958,834 $80,055,943

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$33,340,000 $33,340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$113,469,596 $113,566,705

$80,055,943 $80,055,943
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $113,566,705

$80,055,943 $80,055,943
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $113,566,705

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1841

Public Defender Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate,

Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,151,686 $9,151,686
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,996,686

$9,151,686 $9,151,686
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,996,686

$9,151,686 $9,151,686
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,996,686

$9,151,686 $9,151,686
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,996,686

242.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$64,592

$64,592

$64,592

$64,592

242.1000 -Public Defender Council

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate,

Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,216,278

$9,216,278

$9,216,278

$9,216,278

State General Funds

$9,216,278

$9,216,278

$9,216,278

$9,216,278

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

Interest and Investment Income

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Sales and Services

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,061,278 $11,061,278 $11,061,278 $11,061,278

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Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit

public defender has a conflict of interest.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,913,653 $69,913,653
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $101,579,415

$69,913,653 $69,913,653
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $101,579,415

$69,913,653 $69,913,653
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $101,579,415

$69,913,653 $69,913,653
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $101,579,415

243.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$828,903

$828,903

$828,903

$828,903

243.2 Increase funds for the Juvenile Conflict Defender Division. State General Funds

$228,954

$228,954

$228,954

243.3 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($131,845)

($131,845)

($131,845)

243.1000 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit

public defender has a conflict of interest.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,742,556 $70,839,665 $70,839,665 $70,839,665

State General Funds

$70,742,556 $70,839,665 $70,839,665 $70,839,665

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$165,762

$165,762

$165,762

$165,762

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1843

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $102,408,318

$165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $102,505,427

$165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $102,505,427

$165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $102,505,427

Section 38: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Trauma Care Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$400,005,720 $400,005,720 $400,005,720

$369,189,762 $369,189,762 $369,189,762

$13,813,679 $13,813,679 $13,813,679

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$15,088,506 $15,088,506 $15,088,506

$392,631,491 $392,631,491 $392,631,491

$348,355,780 $348,355,780 $348,355,780

$16,862,765 $16,862,765 $16,862,765

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,126,552

$3,126,552

$3,126,552

$20,341,394 $20,341,394 $20,341,394

$20,341,394 $20,341,394 $20,341,394

$8,280,836

$8,280,836

$8,280,836

$370,000

$370,000

$370,000

$370,000

$370,000

$370,000

$6,549,702

$6,549,702

$6,549,702

$6,549,702

$6,549,702

$6,549,702

$1,361,134

$1,361,134

$1,361,134

$1,361,134

$1,361,134

$1,361,134

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

$803,414,030 $803,414,030 $803,414,030

$400,005,720 $369,189,762 $13,813,679
$1,913,773 $15,088,506 $392,631,491 $348,355,780 $16,862,765
$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702 $6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $803,414,030

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Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$406,187,853 $406,187,853

State General Funds

$375,364,359 $375,364,359

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$13,821,215 $13,821,215

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

Trauma Care Trust Funds

$15,088,506 $15,088,506

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$392,631,491 $392,631,491

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$348,355,780 $348,355,780

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $16,862,765 $16,862,765

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $3,126,552 $3,126,552

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,341,394 $20,341,394

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $20,341,394 $20,341,394

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,280,836

$8,280,836

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$370,000

$370,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$370,000

$370,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$6,549,702

$6,549,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$6,549,702

$6,549,702

Sales and Services

$1,361,134

$1,361,134

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,361,134

$1,361,134

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

State Funds Transfers

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$809,596,163 $809,596,163

$406,284,853 $375,461,359 $13,821,215
$1,913,773 $15,088,506 $392,631,491 $348,355,780 $16,862,765
$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702 $6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $809,693,163

$406,284,853 $375,461,359 $13,821,215
$1,913,773 $15,088,506 $392,631,491 $348,355,780 $16,862,765
$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702 $6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $809,693,163

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$22,945,574 $16,071,276
$6,874,298 $31,798,036

$22,945,574 $16,071,276
$6,874,298 $31,798,036

$22,945,574 $16,071,276
$6,874,298 $31,798,036

$22,945,574 $16,071,276
$6,874,298 $31,798,036

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1845

Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,224,903 $231,739
$20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $55,438,610

$11,224,903 $231,739
$20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $55,438,610

$11,224,903 $231,739
$20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $55,438,610

$11,224,903 $231,739
$20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $55,438,610

244.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$74,280

$74,280

$74,280

$74,280

244.1000 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,019,854 $23,019,854 $23,019,854 $23,019,854

State General Funds

$16,145,556 $16,145,556 $16,145,556 $16,145,556

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,874,298

$6,874,298

$6,874,298

$6,874,298

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,798,036 $31,798,036 $31,798,036 $31,798,036

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,224,903 $11,224,903 $11,224,903 $11,224,903

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$231,739

$231,739

$231,739

$231,739

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,341,394 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $20,341,394

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $20,341,394

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$410,000

$410,000

$410,000

$410,000

State Funds Transfers

$410,000

$410,000

$410,000

$410,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$410,000 $55,512,890

$410,000 $55,512,890

$410,000 $55,512,890

$410,000 $55,512,890

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,689,810 $0
$6,689,810 $945,342 $945,342
$7,635,152

$6,689,810 $0
$6,689,810 $945,342 $945,342
$7,635,152

$6,689,810 $0
$6,689,810 $945,342 $945,342
$7,635,152

$6,689,810 $0
$6,689,810 $945,342 $945,342
$7,635,152

245.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

$7,536

245.1000 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,697,346

$6,697,346

$6,697,346

$6,697,346

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,697,346

$6,697,346

$6,697,346

$6,697,346

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$945,342

$945,342

$945,342

$945,342

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $945,342

$945,342

$945,342

$945,342

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,642,688

$7,642,688

$7,642,688

$7,642,688

Departmental Administration (DPH)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$29,263,628 $29,131,833
$131,795

$29,263,628 $29,131,833
$131,795

$29,263,628 $29,131,833
$131,795

$29,263,628 $29,131,833
$131,795

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,664,750 $73,625
$3,945,000 $646,125 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $35,678,378

$4,664,750 $73,625
$3,945,000 $646,125 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $35,678,378

$4,664,750 $73,625
$3,945,000 $646,125 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $35,678,378

$4,664,750 $73,625
$3,945,000 $646,125 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $35,678,378

246.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$209,918

$209,918

$209,918

$209,918

246.2 Increase funds to restore funding for the Clayton County district health director position.

State General Funds

$323,768

$323,768

$323,768

$323,768

246.1000 -Departmental Administration (DPH)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,797,314 $29,797,314 $29,797,314 $29,797,314

State General Funds

$29,665,519 $29,665,519 $29,665,519 $29,665,519

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,664,750

$4,664,750

$4,664,750

$4,664,750

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$73,625

$73,625

$73,625

$73,625

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $646,125

$646,125

$646,125

$646,125

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

State Funds Transfers

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,650,000 $36,212,064

$1,650,000 $36,212,064

$1,650,000 $36,212,064

$1,650,000 $36,212,064

Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,459,048 $7,459,048 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $40,108,117

$7,459,048 $7,459,048 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $40,108,117

$7,459,048 $7,459,048 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $40,108,117

$7,459,048 $7,459,048 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $40,108,117

247.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$148,558

$148,558

$148,558

$148,558

247.1000 -Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,607,606

$7,607,606

$7,607,606

$7,607,606

State General Funds

$7,607,606

$7,607,606

$7,607,606

$7,607,606

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,213,086 $32,213,086 $32,213,086 $32,213,086

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,589,137 $31,589,137 $31,589,137 $31,589,137

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$623,949

$623,949

$623,949

$623,949

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$435,983

$435,983

$435,983

$435,983

State Funds Transfers

$435,983

$435,983

$435,983

$435,983

Agency to Agency Contracts

$435,983

$435,983

$435,983

$435,983

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,256,675 $40,256,675 $40,256,675 $40,256,675

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Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,326,337 $7,208,561
$117,776 $9,259,338 $9,259,338 $16,585,675

$7,326,337 $7,208,561
$117,776 $9,259,338 $9,259,338 $16,585,675

$7,326,337 $7,208,561
$117,776 $9,259,338 $9,259,338 $16,585,675

$7,326,337 $7,208,561
$117,776 $9,259,338 $9,259,338 $16,585,675

248.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$145,328

$145,328

$145,328

$145,328

248.2 Transfer funds from the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program to the Epidemiology program ($560,389) and increase funds ($77,551) for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances.

State General Funds

$637,940

$637,940

$637,940

$637,940

248.1000 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,109,605

$8,109,605

$8,109,605

$8,109,605

State General Funds

$7,991,829

$7,991,829

$7,991,829

$7,991,829

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,776

$117,776

$117,776

$117,776

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,368,943 $17,368,943 $17,368,943 $17,368,943

Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$2,459,847 $2,459,847

$2,459,847 $2,459,847

$2,459,847 $2,459,847

$2,459,847 $2,459,847

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,975,391 $10,975,391
$4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,084,940

$10,975,391 $10,975,391
$4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,084,940

$10,975,391 $10,975,391
$4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,084,940

$10,975,391 $10,975,391
$4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,084,940

249.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$57,055

$57,055

$57,055

$57,055

249.1000 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,516,902

$2,516,902

$2,516,902

$2,516,902

State General Funds

$2,516,902

$2,516,902

$2,516,902

$2,516,902

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,975,391 $10,975,391 $10,975,391 $10,975,391

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$10,975,391 $10,975,391 $10,975,391 $10,975,391

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,141,995 $18,141,995 $18,141,995 $18,141,995

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,465,227 $27,465,227 $30,967,419 $21,843,843
$8,614,470 $509,106 $85,000

$27,465,227 $27,465,227 $30,967,419 $21,843,843
$8,614,470 $509,106 $85,000

$27,465,227 $27,465,227 $30,967,419 $21,843,843
$8,614,470 $509,106 $85,000

$27,465,227 $27,465,227 $30,967,419 $21,843,843
$8,614,470 $509,106 $85,000

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,000 $85,000 $58,517,646

$85,000 $85,000 $58,517,646

$85,000 $85,000 $58,517,646

$85,000 $85,000 $58,517,646

250.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$29,067

$29,067

$29,067

$29,067

250.2 Transfer funds from the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program to the Epidemiology and Vital Records programs to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($776,281)

($776,281)

($776,281)

($776,281)

250.3 Utilize existing funds ($28,561) for one epidemiologist position for surveillance and data analysis for the Low THC Oil Registry program. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

250.1000 -Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,718,013 $26,718,013 $26,718,013 $26,718,013

State General Funds

$26,718,013 $26,718,013 $26,718,013 $26,718,013

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,967,419 $30,967,419 $30,967,419 $30,967,419

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$21,843,843 $21,843,843 $21,843,843 $21,843,843

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $8,614,470 $8,614,470 $8,614,470 $8,614,470

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $509,106

$509,106

$509,106

$509,106

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,770,432 $57,770,432 $57,770,432 $57,770,432

Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,496,541 $15,496,541 $216,117,023 $208,098,971
$7,392,607 $625,445
$231,613,564

$15,496,541 $15,496,541 $216,117,023 $208,098,971
$7,392,607 $625,445
$231,613,564

$15,496,541 $15,496,541 $216,117,023 $208,098,971
$7,392,607 $625,445
$231,613,564

$15,496,541 $15,496,541 $216,117,023 $208,098,971
$7,392,607 $625,445
$231,613,564

251.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

$123,798

251.2 Increase funds to support development of donor breast milk bank. (CC:Increase funds for one-time funding to support development of a donor breast milk bank)

State General Funds

$97,000

$97,000

251.1000 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,620,339 $15,620,339 $15,717,339 $15,717,339

State General Funds

$15,620,339 $15,620,339 $15,717,339 $15,717,339

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$216,117,023 $216,117,023 $216,117,023 $216,117,023

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$208,098,971 $208,098,971 $208,098,971 $208,098,971

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $7,392,607 $7,392,607 $7,392,607 $7,392,607

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $625,445

$625,445

$625,445

$625,445

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$231,737,362 $231,737,362 $231,834,362 $231,834,362

Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$45,305,157 $45,305,157 $54,622,682

$45,305,157 $45,305,157 $54,622,682

$45,305,157 $45,305,157 $54,622,682

$45,305,157 $45,305,157 $54,622,682

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1853

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,622,682 $99,927,839

$54,622,682 $99,927,839

$54,622,682 $99,927,839

$54,622,682 $99,927,839

252.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$231,449

$231,449

$231,449

$231,449

252.1000 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,536,606 $45,536,606 $45,536,606 $45,536,606

State General Funds

$45,536,606 $45,536,606 $45,536,606 $45,536,606

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,622,682 $54,622,682 $54,622,682 $54,622,682

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$54,622,682 $54,622,682 $54,622,682 $54,622,682

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,159,288 $100,159,288 $100,159,288 $100,159,288

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,138,976 $9,138,976 $1,068,424
$667,890 $400,534 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $10,768,534

$9,138,976 $9,138,976 $1,068,424
$667,890 $400,534 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $10,768,534

$9,138,976 $9,138,976 $1,068,424
$667,890 $400,534 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $10,768,534

$9,138,976 $9,138,976 $1,068,424
$667,890 $400,534 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $10,768,534

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253.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$57,055

$57,055

$57,055

$57,055

253.1000 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,196,031

$9,196,031

$9,196,031

$9,196,031

State General Funds

$9,196,031

$9,196,031

$9,196,031

$9,196,031

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,068,424

$1,068,424

$1,068,424

$1,068,424

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$667,890

$667,890

$667,890

$667,890

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $400,534

$400,534

$400,534

$400,534

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

Sales and Services

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,825,589 $10,825,589 $10,825,589 $10,825,589

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$197,519,328 $197,519,328
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $199,319,328

$197,519,328 $197,519,328
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $199,319,328

$197,519,328 $197,519,328
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $199,319,328

$197,519,328 $197,519,328
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $199,319,328

254.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,638,639

$4,638,639

$4,638,639

$4,638,639

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1855

254.1000 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$202,157,967 $202,157,967 $202,157,967 $202,157,967

State General Funds

$202,157,967 $202,157,967 $202,157,967 $202,157,967

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$203,957,967 $203,957,967 $203,957,967 $203,957,967

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,877,699 $4,877,699
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $5,677,699

$4,877,699 $4,877,699
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $5,677,699

$4,877,699 $4,877,699
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $5,677,699

$4,877,699 $4,877,699
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $5,677,699

255.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$53,825

$53,825

$53,825

$53,825

255.2 Transfer funds from the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program to the Vital Records program for enhancements to death certificate processing for the Georgia Vital Events Registration System.

State General Funds

$215,892

$215,892

$215,892

$215,892

255.1000 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,147,416

$5,147,416

$5,147,416

$5,147,416

State General Funds

$5,147,416

$5,147,416

$5,147,416

$5,147,416

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $5,947,416

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $5,947,416

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $5,947,416

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $5,947,416

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,913,773 $0
$1,913,773 $1,913,773

$1,913,773 $0
$1,913,773 $1,913,773

$1,913,773 $0
$1,913,773 $1,913,773

$1,913,773 $0
$1,913,773 $1,913,773

256.1000 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,144,775 $7,056,269
$15,088,506 $22,144,775

$22,144,775 $7,056,269
$15,088,506 $22,144,775

$22,144,775 $7,056,269
$15,088,506 $22,144,775

$22,144,775 $7,056,269
$15,088,506 $22,144,775

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257.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

257.1000 -Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,149,081 $22,149,081 $22,149,081 $22,149,081

State General Funds

$7,060,575

$7,060,575

$7,060,575

$7,060,575

Trauma Care Trust Funds

$15,088,506 $15,088,506 $15,088,506 $15,088,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,149,081 $22,149,081 $22,149,081 $22,149,081

Section 39: Public Safety, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$227,396,499 $227,396,499 $227,396,499

$227,396,499 $227,396,499 $227,396,499

$34,695,566 $34,695,566 $34,695,566

$34,695,566 $34,695,566 $34,695,566

$24,143,879 $24,143,879 $24,143,879

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$21,224,289 $21,224,289 $21,224,289

$21,224,289 $21,224,289 $21,224,289

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$286,756,730 $286,756,730 $286,756,730

$227,396,499 $227,396,499 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $286,756,730

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$236,023,207 $237,440,209

$236,023,207 $237,440,209

$34,695,566 $34,695,566

$34,695,566 $34,695,566

$24,143,879 $24,143,879

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$21,224,289 $21,224,289

$21,224,289 $21,224,289

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$295,383,438 $296,800,440

$240,491,351 $240,491,351 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $299,851,582

$241,010,675 $241,010,675 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $300,370,906

Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,743,331 $4,743,331 $4,743,331

$4,743,331 $4,743,331 $4,743,331

$4,743,331 $4,743,331 $4,743,331

$4,743,331 $4,743,331 $4,743,331

258.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$24,760

$24,760

$24,760

$24,760

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258.1000 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

State General Funds

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

$4,768,091

Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,207,583 $1,207,583 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $9,612,660

$1,207,583 $1,207,583 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $9,612,660

$1,207,583 $1,207,583 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $9,612,660

$1,207,583 $1,207,583 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $9,612,660

259.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$67,820

$67,820

$67,820

$67,820

259.1000 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,275,403

$1,275,403

$1,275,403

$1,275,403

State General Funds

$1,275,403

$1,275,403

$1,275,403

$1,275,403

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

Sales and Services

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,405,077 $9,680,480

$8,405,077 $9,680,480

$8,405,077 $9,680,480

$8,405,077 $9,680,480

Departmental Administration (DPS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,877,495 $9,877,495
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,881,005

$9,877,495 $9,877,495
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,881,005

$9,877,495 $9,877,495
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,881,005

$9,877,495 $9,877,495
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,881,005

260.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$80,738

$80,738

$80,738

$80,738

260.1000 -Departmental Administration (DPS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,958,233

$9,958,233

$9,958,233

$9,958,233

State General Funds

$9,958,233

$9,958,233

$9,958,233

$9,958,233

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,961,743

$9,961,743

$9,961,743

$9,961,743

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$151,709,975 $151,709,975
$2,494,501 $2,494,501
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $155,254,162

$151,709,975 $151,709,975
$2,494,501 $2,494,501
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $155,254,162

$151,709,975 $151,709,975
$2,494,501 $2,494,501
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $155,254,162

$151,709,975 $151,709,975
$2,494,501 $2,494,501
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $155,254,162

261.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,119,560

$1,119,560

$1,119,560

$1,119,560

261.2 Increase funds for personnel to reflect previously vacant law enforcement officer positions.

State General Funds

$37,713

$37,713

$37,713

$37,713

261.3 Increase funds for the added cost of full "basic" subsidized State Health Benefit Plan benefits to retired Injured in the Line of Duty (ILOD) officers.

State General Funds

$4,076,000

$4,076,000

261.1000 -Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$152,867,248 $152,867,248 $156,943,248 $156,943,248

State General Funds

$152,867,248 $152,867,248 $156,943,248 $156,943,248

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,494,501

$2,494,501

$2,494,501

$2,494,501

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,494,501 $673,900 $53,900 $53,900 $620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786
$156,411,435

$2,494,501 $673,900 $53,900 $53,900 $620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786
$156,411,435

$2,494,501 $673,900 $53,900 $53,900 $620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786
$160,487,435

$2,494,501 $673,900 $53,900 $53,900 $620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786
$160,487,435

Law Enforcement Training

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the training of State Troopers through Georgia State Patrol trooper schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,621,336 $7,621,336 $7,621,336

$7,621,336 $7,621,336 $7,621,336

$7,621,336 $7,621,336 $7,621,336

$7,621,336 $7,621,336 $7,621,336

262.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$64,590

$64,590

$64,590

$64,590

262.2 Increase funds for personnel for an additional 35 trooper school graduates.

State General Funds

$1,174,042

$1,174,042

$1,174,042

$1,174,042

262.1000 -Law Enforcement Training

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the training of State Troopers through Georgia State Patrol trooper schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

State General Funds

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

$8,859,968

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Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,763,296 $18,763,296 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $41,244,767

$18,763,296 $18,763,296 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $41,244,767

$18,763,296 $18,763,296 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $41,244,767

$18,763,296 $18,763,296 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $41,244,767

263.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$343,403

$343,403

$343,403

$343,403

263.2 Increase funds to replace the weigh-in-motion equipment and monitoring system.

State General Funds

$5,170,066

$5,170,066

$5,170,066

$5,170,066

263.1000 -Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,276,765 $24,276,765 $24,276,765 $24,276,765

State General Funds

$24,276,765 $24,276,765 $24,276,765 $24,276,765

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,348,744

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,348,744

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,132,727 $370,923 $370,923
$10,761,804 $10,761,804 $46,758,236

$11,132,727 $370,923 $370,923
$10,761,804 $10,761,804 $46,758,236

$11,132,727 $370,923 $370,923
$10,761,804 $10,761,804 $46,758,236

$11,132,727 $370,923 $370,923
$10,761,804 $10,761,804 $46,758,236

Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,512,332 $1,512,332 $1,512,332

$1,512,332 $1,512,332 $1,512,332

$1,512,332 $1,512,332 $1,512,332

$1,512,332 $1,512,332 $1,512,332

264.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$12,918

$12,918

$12,918

$12,918

264.2 Increase funds for two K-9s and equipment for four positions. (H and S:Increase funds for two K-9s, an additional Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS), and equipment for four positions)

State General Funds

$119,810

$119,810

$119,810

$119,810

264.1000 -Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

State General Funds

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

$1,645,060

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Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training

including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,588,873 $1,588,873 $1,588,873

$1,588,873 $1,588,873 $1,588,873

$1,588,873 $1,588,873 $1,588,873

$1,588,873 $1,588,873 $1,588,873

265.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

265.2 Increase funds for one vehicle and one computer bank for the creation of a new testing region. (H and S:Increase funds for two vehicles and two computer banks for the creation of two new testing regions)

State General Funds

$37,265

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

265.1000 -Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training

including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,636,903

$1,709,638

$1,709,638

$1,709,638

State General Funds

$1,636,903

$1,709,638

$1,709,638

$1,709,638

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,636,903

$1,709,638

$1,709,638

$1,709,638

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level

for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met.

Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these

individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,523,783 $5,523,783 $5,523,783

$5,523,783 $5,523,783 $5,523,783

$5,523,783 $5,523,783 $5,523,783

$5,523,783 $5,523,783 $5,523,783

266.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$41,984

$41,984

$41,984

$41,984

266.2 Increase funds for the Georgia POST Resiliency Program previously funded through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Law Enforcement Training Grant. (H and S:YES; Consolidate Georgia POST Resiliency Program with Georgia Public Safety Training Center)

State General Funds

$161,750

$0

$0

$0

266.3 Increase funds for two vehicles. State General Funds

$64,000

$78,000

$78,000

$78,000

266.4 Increase funds for system maintenance support and onboarding for an online gang and human trafficking training system.

State General Funds

$35,000

$0

$0

$0

266.5 Increase funds for a $2,000 salary adjustment for law enforcement officers not included in HB19 (2023 Session) to reduce turnover and increase retention effective April 1, 2024. (S:Increase funds for a $2,000 salary adjustment for law enforcement officers not included in HB19 (2023 Session) to reduce turnover and increase retention, to be implemented through a supplement and remaining pay periods starting in April)(CC:Increase funds for a $2,000 salary adjustment for law enforcement officers not included in HB19 (2023 Session) to reduce turnover and increase retention effective April 1, 2024)

State General Funds

$22,605

$66,279

$22,605

266.6 Increase funds for Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police sponsored training ($80,972) and Sheriffs' Training Academy ($119,028).

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

266.1000 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level

for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met.

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Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these

individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,826,517

$5,866,372

$5,910,046

$5,866,372

State General Funds

$5,826,517

$5,866,372

$5,910,046

$5,866,372

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,826,517

$5,866,372

$5,910,046

$5,866,372

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,250,180 $21,250,180
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,732,112

$21,250,180 $21,250,180
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,732,112

$21,250,180 $21,250,180
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,732,112

$21,250,180 $21,250,180
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,732,112

267.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$198,076

$198,076

$198,076

$198,076

267.2 Increase funds for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$28,831

$28,831

$28,831

$28,831

267.3 Transfer funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for School Resource Officer and De-escalation training.

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

267.4 Increase funds for board approved director raise. State General Funds

$5,007

$20,030

$20,030

$20,030

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267.5 Increase funds for rent at the Pickens Academy location. State General Funds

$15,000

$15,000

267.6 Increase funds for pest control and fire emergency monitoring system for campus.

State General Funds

$28,474

$28,474

267.7 Increase funds for annual CPR training for dispatchers. State General Funds

$220,857

$15,000 $28,474 $220,857

$15,000 $28,474 $71,051

267.1000 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,775,568 $23,011,448 $23,011,448 $22,861,642

State General Funds

$22,775,568 $23,011,448 $23,011,448 $22,861,642

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,420,753

$3,420,753

$3,420,753

$3,420,753

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

Sales and Services

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,257,500 $27,493,380 $27,493,380 $27,343,574

Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$677,637 $677,637 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912

$677,637 $677,637 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912

$677,637 $677,637 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912

$677,637 $677,637 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,121,691

$145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,121,691

$145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,121,691

$145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,121,691

268.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$23,683

$23,683

$23,683

$23,683

268.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($65,092)

($65,092)

($65,092)

($65,092)

268.1000 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$636,228

$636,228

$636,228

$636,228

State General Funds

$636,228

$636,228

$636,228

$636,228

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,791,142 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $19,791,142

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,791,142 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $19,791,142

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

Sales and Services

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

State Funds Transfers

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,080,282 $21,080,282 $21,080,282 $21,080,282

Highway Safety, Office of: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education grant scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy

driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,920,678 $2,920,678 $2,920,678

$2,920,678 $2,920,678 $2,920,678

$2,920,678 $2,920,678 $2,920,678

$2,920,678 $2,920,678 $2,920,678

269.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

269.2 Reduce funds for driver's education and training in accordance with FY2023 Joshua's Law Collections. (H:Reduce funds)(S:Reduce funds for driver's education and training in accordance with FY2023 Joshua's Law Collections)(CC:Reduce funds)

State General Funds

($1,425,608)

($357,076) ($1,425,608)

($712,804)

269.1000 -Highway Safety, Office of: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education grant scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy

driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,497,223

$2,565,755

$1,497,223

$2,210,027

State General Funds

$1,497,223

$2,565,755

$1,497,223

$2,210,027

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,497,223

$2,565,755

$1,497,223

$2,210,027

Section 40: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$11,872,624 $11,872,624 $11,872,624

$11,872,624 $11,872,624 $11,872,624

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$13,103,724 $13,103,724 $13,103,724

$11,872,624 $11,872,624
$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $13,103,724

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$12,129,426 $12,754,426

$12,129,426 $12,754,426

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$12,754,426 $12,754,426
$1,231,100

$12,754,426 $12,754,426
$1,231,100

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,231,100 $13,360,526

$1,231,100 $13,985,526

$1,231,100 $13,985,526

$1,231,100 $13,985,526

Commission Administration (PSC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,949,732 $1,949,732 $1,949,732

$1,949,732 $1,949,732 $1,949,732

$1,949,732 $1,949,732 $1,949,732

$1,949,732 $1,949,732 $1,949,732

270.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

$11,842

270.2 Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (PSC) program to the Facility Protection program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($47,840)

($47,840)

($47,840)

($47,840)

270.1000 -Commission Administration (PSC)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

State General Funds

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

$1,913,734

Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,202 $1,551,202 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,782,302

$1,551,202 $1,551,202 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,782,302

$1,551,202 $1,551,202 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,782,302

$1,551,202 $1,551,202 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,782,302

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271.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$20,454

$20,454

$20,454

$20,454

271.2 Utilize existing funds ($63,726), transfer funds from the Commission Administration (PSC) program ($47,840) to the Facility Protection program, and increase funds for database upgrade for the Call Before You Dig program (Total Funds: $250,000).

State General Funds

$186,274

$186,274

$186,274

$186,274

271.3 Increase funds for equipment and vehicle costs for two additional investigators for the Call Before You Dig program.

State General Funds

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

271.4 Increase funds for state share of equipment and vehicle costs for one additional Pipeline Safety inspector.

State General Funds

$22,400

$22,400

$22,400

$22,400

271.5 Increase funds for Pipeline Safety database upgrade. State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

271.1000 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,792,330

$2,042,330

$2,042,330

$2,042,330

State General Funds

$1,792,330

$2,042,330

$2,042,330

$2,042,330

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,023,430

$3,273,430

$3,273,430

$3,273,430

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,371,690 $8,371,690 $8,371,690

$8,371,690 $8,371,690 $8,371,690

$8,371,690 $8,371,690 $8,371,690

$8,371,690 $8,371,690 $8,371,690

272.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

272.2 Increase funds for consumer response system upgrade. State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

272.3 Increase funds for phone system upgrade. State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

272.4 Increase funds for audit of universal access fund contributors. State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

272.1000 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,423,362

$8,798,362

$8,798,362

$8,798,362

State General Funds

$8,423,362

$8,798,362

$8,798,362

$8,798,362

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,423,362

$8,798,362

$8,798,362

$8,798,362

Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Continuation
$3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $4,488,841,450 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688 $1,195,211,688 $1,195,211,688

$3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688

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University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743 $2,795,126,411 $692,038 $400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,514,608,025

$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743 $2,795,126,411 $692,038 $400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,514,608,025

$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743 $2,795,126,411 $692,038 $400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,514,608,025

$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743 $2,795,126,411 $692,038 $400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,514,608,025

Section Total - Final

$3,313,884,054 $3,310,081,114

$3,313,884,054 $3,310,081,114

$1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656

$1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656

$4,488,841,450 $4,488,841,450

$1,195,211,688 $1,195,211,688

$978,203,695 $978,203,695

$217,007,993 $217,007,993

$498,465,608 $498,465,608

$498,465,608 $498,465,608

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

$2,795,126,411 $2,795,126,411

$692,038

$692,038

$400,330,488 $400,330,488

$2,394,103,885 $2,394,103,885

$9,643,621,160 $9,639,818,220

$3,307,181,114 $3,307,181,114 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688
$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743 $2,795,126,411 $692,038 $400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,636,918,220

$3,303,631,114 $3,303,631,114 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688
$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743 $2,795,126,411 $692,038 $400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,633,368,220

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Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,340,515 $53,340,515 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $120,102,625

$53,340,515 $53,340,515 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $120,102,625

$53,340,515 $53,340,515 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $120,102,625

$53,340,515 $53,340,515 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $120,102,625

273.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$428,447

$428,447

$428,447

$428,447

273.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on start date of new positions. State General Funds

($570,673)

($570,673)

($570,673)

273.1000 -Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$53,768,962 $53,198,289 $53,198,289 $53,198,289

State General Funds

$53,768,962 $53,198,289 $53,198,289 $53,198,289

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$38,250,210 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $38,250,210

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$38,250,210 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $38,250,210

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$28,511,900 $28,511,900 $28,511,900 $28,511,900

Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,005,000 $20,005,000 $20,005,000 $20,005,000

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University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,005,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900
$120,531,072

$20,005,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900
$119,960,399

$20,005,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900
$119,960,399

$20,005,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900
$119,960,399

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

$0 $0 $605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

$0 $0 $605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

$0 $0 $605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

274.1000 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services

$605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766

$605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766

$605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766

$605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766

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1877

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,487,766 $7,247,766

$6,487,766 $7,247,766

$6,487,766 $7,247,766

$6,487,766 $7,247,766

Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,552,824 $49,552,824 $12,361,094 $12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $84,621,625

$49,552,824 $49,552,824 $12,361,094 $12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $84,621,625

$49,552,824 $49,552,824 $12,361,094 $12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $84,621,625

$49,552,824 $49,552,824 $12,361,094 $12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $84,621,625

275.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$774,004

$774,004

$774,004

$774,004

275.2 Reduce funds for personnel based on start date of new positions. State General Funds

($267,767)

($267,767)

($267,767)

275.1000 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,326,828 $50,059,061 $50,059,061 $50,059,061

State General Funds

$50,326,828 $50,059,061 $50,059,061 $50,059,061

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,361,094 $12,361,094 $12,361,094 $12,361,094

1878

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $85,395,629

$12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $85,127,862

$12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $85,127,862

$12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $85,127,862

Enterprise Innovation Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,647,809 $12,647,809
$9,500,000 $9,500,000 $6,000,000
$500,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $28,147,809

$12,647,809 $12,647,809
$9,500,000 $9,500,000 $6,000,000
$500,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $28,147,809

$12,647,809 $12,647,809
$9,500,000 $9,500,000 $6,000,000
$500,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $28,147,809

$12,647,809 $12,647,809
$9,500,000 $9,500,000 $6,000,000
$500,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $28,147,809

276.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$159,322

$159,322

$159,322

$159,322

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1879

276.1000 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,807,131 $12,807,131 $12,807,131 $12,807,131

State General Funds

$12,807,131 $12,807,131 $12,807,131 $12,807,131

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,307,131 $28,307,131 $28,307,131 $28,307,131

Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,079,636 $1,079,636
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000 $46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,876,624

$1,079,636 $1,079,636
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000 $46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,876,624

$1,079,636 $1,079,636
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000 $46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,876,624

$1,079,636 $1,079,636
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000 $46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,876,624

1880

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

277.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$15,071

$15,071

$15,071

$15,071

277.1000 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,094,707

$1,094,707

$1,094,707

$1,094,707

State General Funds

$1,094,707

$1,094,707

$1,094,707

$1,094,707

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$346,988

$346,988

$346,988

$346,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$75,988

$75,988

$75,988

$75,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$75,988

$75,988

$75,988

$75,988

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$46,000

$46,000

$46,000

$46,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$46,000

$46,000

$46,000

$46,000

Sales and Services

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,695

$1,891,695

$1,891,695

$1,891,695

Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,190,344 $3,190,344 $4,169,000 $4,169,000 $8,310,243 $5,831,000 $5,831,000
$850,000 $850,000

$3,190,344 $3,190,344 $4,169,000 $4,169,000 $8,310,243 $5,831,000 $5,831,000
$850,000 $850,000

$3,190,344 $3,190,344 $4,169,000 $4,169,000 $8,310,243 $5,831,000 $5,831,000
$850,000 $850,000

$3,190,344 $3,190,344 $4,169,000 $4,169,000 $8,310,243 $5,831,000 $5,831,000
$850,000 $850,000

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1881

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,669,587

$1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,669,587

$1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,669,587

$1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,669,587

278.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

$69,973

278.1000 -Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,260,317

$3,260,317

$3,260,317

$3,260,317

State General Funds

$3,260,317

$3,260,317

$3,260,317

$3,260,317

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,310,243

$8,310,243

$8,310,243

$8,310,243

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Sales and Services

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,739,560 $15,739,560 $15,739,560 $15,739,560

Georgia Archives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$4,464,213 $4,464,213
$955,154 $180,373

$4,464,213 $4,464,213
$955,154 $180,373

$4,464,213 $4,464,213
$955,154 $180,373

$4,464,213 $4,464,213
$955,154 $180,373

1882

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

University System of Georgia Research Funds Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$180,373 $37,743 $37,743
$737,038 $692,038
$45,000 $5,419,367

$180,373 $37,743 $37,743
$737,038 $692,038
$45,000 $5,419,367

$180,373 $37,743 $37,743
$737,038 $692,038
$45,000 $5,419,367

$180,373 $37,743 $37,743
$737,038 $692,038
$45,000 $5,419,367

279.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$22,607

$22,607

$22,607

$22,607

279.1000 -Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,486,820

$4,486,820

$4,486,820

$4,486,820

State General Funds

$4,486,820

$4,486,820

$4,486,820

$4,486,820

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$955,154

$955,154

$955,154

$955,154

Intergovernmental Transfers

$180,373

$180,373

$180,373

$180,373

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$180,373

$180,373

$180,373

$180,373

Royalties and Rents

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

Sales and Services

$737,038

$737,038

$737,038

$737,038

Record Center Storage Fees

$692,038

$692,038

$692,038

$692,038

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,441,974

$5,441,974

$5,441,974

$5,441,974

Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1883

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,327,175 $2,327,175 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,550,643

$2,327,175 $2,327,175 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,550,643

$2,327,175 $2,327,175 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,550,643

$2,327,175 $2,327,175 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,550,643

280.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$33,372

$33,372

$33,372

$33,372

280.1000 -Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,360,547

$2,360,547

$2,360,547

$2,360,547

State General Funds

$2,360,547

$2,360,547

$2,360,547

$2,360,547

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,223,468

$2,223,468

$2,223,468

$2,223,468

Intergovernmental Transfers

$463,565

$463,565

$463,565

$463,565

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$463,565

$463,565

$463,565

$463,565

Sales and Services

$1,759,903

$1,759,903

$1,759,903

$1,759,903

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,759,903

$1,759,903

$1,759,903

$1,759,903

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,584,015

$4,584,015

$4,584,015

$4,584,015

Georgia Research Alliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization capacity in public and private universities in Georgia

to launch new companies and create jobs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,110,865 $5,110,865 $5,110,865

$5,110,865 $5,110,865 $5,110,865

$5,110,865 $5,110,865 $5,110,865

$5,110,865 $5,110,865 $5,110,865

1884

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

281.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

$4,306

281.2 Increase funds for six new Eminent Scholars and six Distinguished Investigators. (H:Increase funds for six new eminent scholars and six distinguished investigators at Georgia Institute of Technology and Augusta University ($9,000,000) and the development of a product to monitor poultry health and welfare, a collaboration between Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Georgia ($250,000))(S:Increase funds for four new eminent scholars and four distinguished investigators at Georgia Institute of Technology ($6,000,000) and the development of a product to monitor poultry health and welfare, a collaboration between Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Georgia ($250,000))(CC:Increase funds for three Eminent Scholars and three distinguished investigators at Augusta University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and University of Georgia)

State General Funds

$14,250,000

$9,250,000

$6,250,000

$4,500,000

281.1000-Georgia Research Alliance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization capacity in public and private universities in Georgia

to launch new companies and create jobs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,365,171 $14,365,171 $11,365,171

$9,615,171

State General Funds

$19,365,171 $14,365,171 $11,365,171

$9,615,171

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,365,171 $14,365,171 $11,365,171

$9,615,171

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$7,037,113 $7,037,113 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $315,937,315 $18,145,776 $18,145,776 $289,192,204

$7,037,113 $7,037,113 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $315,937,315 $18,145,776 $18,145,776 $289,192,204

$7,037,113 $7,037,113 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $315,937,315 $18,145,776 $18,145,776 $289,192,204

$7,037,113 $7,037,113 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $315,937,315 $18,145,776 $18,145,776 $289,192,204

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1885

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$289,192,204 $8,599,335 $8,599,335
$848,397,205

$289,192,204 $8,599,335 $8,599,335
$848,397,205

$289,192,204 $8,599,335 $8,599,335
$848,397,205

$289,192,204 $8,599,335 $8,599,335
$848,397,205

282.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,478,172

$3,478,172

$3,478,172

$3,478,172

282.1000 -Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,515,285 $10,515,285 $10,515,285 $10,515,285

State General Funds

$10,515,285 $10,515,285 $10,515,285 $10,515,285

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$525,422,777 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $525,422,777

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$525,422,777 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $525,422,777

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$315,937,315 $315,937,315 $315,937,315 $315,937,315

Intergovernmental Transfers

$18,145,776 $18,145,776 $18,145,776 $18,145,776

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$18,145,776 $18,145,776 $18,145,776 $18,145,776

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$289,192,204 $289,192,204 $289,192,204 $289,192,204

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$289,192,204 $289,192,204 $289,192,204 $289,192,204

Sales and Services

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$851,875,377 $851,875,377 $851,875,377 $851,875,377

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,126,088 $1,126,088
$296,648

$1,126,088 $1,126,088
$296,648

$1,126,088 $1,126,088
$296,648

$1,126,088 $1,126,088
$296,648

1886

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$296,648 $302,183 $146,000 $146,000 $121,183 $121,183
$35,000 $35,000 $1,724,919

$296,648 $302,183 $146,000 $146,000 $121,183 $121,183
$35,000 $35,000 $1,724,919

$296,648 $302,183 $146,000 $146,000 $121,183 $121,183
$35,000 $35,000 $1,724,919

$296,648 $302,183 $146,000 $146,000 $121,183 $121,183
$35,000 $35,000 $1,724,919

283.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$12,918

$12,918

$12,918

$12,918

283.1000 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,139,006

$1,139,006

$1,139,006

$1,139,006

State General Funds

$1,139,006

$1,139,006

$1,139,006

$1,139,006

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$296,648

$296,648

$296,648

$296,648

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$296,648

$296,648

$296,648

$296,648

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$302,183

$302,183

$302,183

$302,183

Intergovernmental Transfers

$146,000

$146,000

$146,000

$146,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$146,000

$146,000

$146,000

$146,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$121,183

$121,183

$121,183

$121,183

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$121,183

$121,183

$121,183

$121,183

Sales and Services

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,737,837

$1,737,837

$1,737,837

$1,737,837

Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1887

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,723,494 $1,723,494 $1,700,000
$960,000 $960,000
$90,000 $90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,423,494

$1,723,494 $1,723,494 $1,700,000
$960,000 $960,000
$90,000 $90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,423,494

$1,723,494 $1,723,494 $1,700,000
$960,000 $960,000
$90,000 $90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,423,494

$1,723,494 $1,723,494 $1,700,000
$960,000 $960,000
$90,000 $90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,423,494

284.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$36,601

$36,601

$36,601

$36,601

284.1000 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,760,095

$1,760,095

$1,760,095

$1,760,095

State General Funds

$1,760,095

$1,760,095

$1,760,095

$1,760,095

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$960,000

$960,000

$960,000

$960,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$960,000

$960,000

$960,000

$960,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Sales and Services

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,460,095

$3,460,095

$3,460,095

$3,460,095

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,525,290 $44,525,290 $44,525,290

$44,525,290 $44,525,290 $44,525,290

$44,525,290 $44,525,290 $44,525,290

$44,525,290 $44,525,290 $44,525,290

285.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$458,589

$458,589

$458,589

$458,589

285.1000 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,983,879 $44,983,879 $44,983,879 $44,983,879

State General Funds

$44,983,879 $44,983,879 $44,983,879 $44,983,879

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,983,879 $44,983,879 $44,983,879 $44,983,879

Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,886,944 $46,886,944
$5,651,513 $5,651,513 $52,538,457

$46,886,944 $46,886,944
$5,651,513 $5,651,513 $52,538,457

$46,886,944 $46,886,944
$5,651,513 $5,651,513 $52,538,457

$46,886,944 $46,886,944
$5,651,513 $5,651,513 $52,538,457

286.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$54,902

$54,902

$54,902

$54,902

286.2 Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees from $843 to $1,093.

State General Funds

$415,500

$415,500

$415,500

$415,500

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1889

286.1000 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$47,357,346 $47,357,346 $47,357,346 $47,357,346

State General Funds

$47,357,346 $47,357,346 $47,357,346 $47,357,346

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,008,859 $53,008,859 $53,008,859 $53,008,859

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,988,670 $39,988,670 $39,988,670

$39,988,670 $39,988,670 $39,988,670

$39,988,670 $39,988,670 $39,988,670

$39,988,670 $39,988,670 $39,988,670

287.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$128,104

$128,104

$128,104

$128,104

287.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($2,288,104) ($2,288,104) ($2,288,104) ($2,288,104)

287.3 Reduce funds to remove duplicate funding for music industry archiving at the University of Georgia.

State General Funds

($2,600,000) ($2,600,000) ($2,600,000) ($2,600,000)

287.4 Increase funds for Fort Valley State University for a feasibility study on the development and building of a veterinary school. (CC:Increase funds for one-time funding for Fort Valley State University for a feasibility study on the development and building of a veterinary school)

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

1890

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287.1000 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,228,670 $35,228,670 $35,328,670 $35,328,670

State General Funds

$35,228,670 $35,228,670 $35,328,670 $35,328,670

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,228,670 $35,228,670 $35,328,670 $35,328,670

Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,991,274 $10,991,274
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,341,274

$10,991,274 $10,991,274
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,341,274

$10,991,274 $10,991,274
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,341,274

$10,991,274 $10,991,274
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,341,274

288.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$37,678

$37,678

$37,678

$37,678

288.2 Increase funds for legal fees. State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

288.1000 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,278,952 $11,278,952 $11,278,952 $11,278,952

State General Funds

$11,278,952 $11,278,952 $11,278,952 $11,278,952

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

Sales and Services

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1891

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$350,000 $11,628,952

$350,000 $11,628,952

$350,000 $11,628,952

$350,000 $11,628,952

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,150,314 $3,150,314 $2,392,407 $2,392,407 $2,009,390
$458,213 $458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,552,111

$3,150,314 $3,150,314 $2,392,407 $2,392,407 $2,009,390
$458,213 $458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,552,111

$3,150,314 $3,150,314 $2,392,407 $2,392,407 $2,009,390
$458,213 $458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,552,111

$3,150,314 $3,150,314 $2,392,407 $2,392,407 $2,009,390
$458,213 $458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,552,111

289.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$43,060

$43,060

$43,060

$43,060

289.1000 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,193,374

$3,193,374

$3,193,374

$3,193,374

State General Funds

$3,193,374

$3,193,374

$3,193,374

$3,193,374

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,009,390

$2,009,390

$2,009,390

$2,009,390

Intergovernmental Transfers

$458,213

$458,213

$458,213

$458,213

1892

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,595,171

$458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,595,171

$458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,595,171

$458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177 $1,051,177 $7,595,171

Teaching

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,868,895,190 $2,868,895,190 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $4,062,744,336 $1,139,448,773
$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,173,236,533

$2,868,895,190 $2,868,895,190 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $4,062,744,336 $1,139,448,773
$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,173,236,533

$2,868,895,190 $2,868,895,190 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $4,062,744,336 $1,139,448,773
$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,173,236,533

$2,868,895,190 $2,868,895,190 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $4,062,744,336 $1,139,448,773
$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,173,236,533

290.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$46,011,763 $46,011,763 $46,011,763 $46,011,763

290.2 Increase funds to restore FY2024 formula funds. State General Funds

$66,000,000 $66,000,000 $66,000,000 $66,000,000

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1893

290.3 Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land Grant match requirements. (S and CC:Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land Grant match requirements for a total state funds amount of $5,796,102)

State General Funds

$823,926

$823,926

$823,926

$823,926

290.1000 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,981,730,879 $2,981,730,879 $2,981,730,879 $2,981,730,879

State General Funds

$2,981,730,879 $2,981,730,879 $2,981,730,879 $2,981,730,879

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,062,744,336 $4,062,744,336 $4,062,744,336 $4,062,744,336

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,139,448,773 $1,139,448,773 $1,139,448,773 $1,139,448,773

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$922,440,780 $922,440,780 $922,440,780 $922,440,780

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$217,007,993 $217,007,993 $217,007,993 $217,007,993

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$202,916,221 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $202,916,221

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$202,916,221 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $202,916,221

Sales and Services

$2,720,379,342 $2,720,379,342 $2,720,379,342 $2,720,379,342

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$326,275,457 $326,275,457 $326,275,457 $326,275,457

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$2,394,103,885 $2,394,103,885 $2,394,103,885 $2,394,103,885

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,286,072,222 $8,286,072,222 $8,286,072,222 $8,286,072,222

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$5,168,289 $5,168,289
$200,000 $200,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000

$5,168,289 $5,168,289
$200,000 $200,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000

$5,168,289 $5,168,289
$200,000 $200,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000

$5,168,289 $5,168,289
$200,000 $200,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000

1894

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,100,000 $6,468,289

$1,100,000 $6,468,289

$1,100,000 $6,468,289

$1,100,000 $6,468,289

291.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$37,678

$37,678

$37,678

$37,678

291.1000 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,205,967

$5,205,967

$5,205,967

$5,205,967

State General Funds

$5,205,967

$5,205,967

$5,205,967

$5,205,967

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Sales and Services

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,505,967

$6,505,967

$6,505,967

$6,505,967

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$571,250 $571,250 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,571,250

$571,250 $571,250 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,571,250

$571,250 $571,250 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,571,250

$571,250 $571,250 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,571,250

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1895

292.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$234,677

$234,677

$234,677

$234,677

292.1000 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$805,927

$805,927

$805,927

$805,927

State General Funds

$805,927

$805,927

$805,927

$805,927

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000

Sales and Services

$29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,805,927 $29,805,927 $29,805,927 $29,805,927

Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$614,133 $614,133 $614,133

$614,133 $614,133 $614,133

$614,133 $614,133 $614,133

$614,133 $614,133 $614,133

293.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

$3,230

293.2 Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. State General Funds

($264,500)

($264,500)

($264,500)

1896

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

293.3 Increase funds for the construction of the Anne Frank Education Center. (S:Increase funds for the development of exhibits for the Anne Frank Education Center)(CC:Recognize funding in Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Capital Projects Fund program)

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$0

293.1000 -Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$617,363

$2,352,863

$2,352,863

$352,863

State General Funds

$617,363

$2,352,863

$2,352,863

$352,863

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$617,363

$2,352,863

$2,352,863

$352,863

Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,849,591 $3,849,591 $3,849,591

$3,849,591 $3,849,591 $3,849,591

$3,849,591 $3,849,591 $3,849,591

$3,849,591 $3,849,591 $3,849,591

294.1000 -Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

State General Funds

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades kindergarten through twelve at Georgia

Military College's Preparatory School.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1897

295.1000 -Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades kindergarten through twelve at Georgia

Military College's Preparatory School.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,631,535

$5,631,535

$5,631,535

$5,631,535

State General Funds

$5,631,535

$5,631,535

$5,631,535

$5,631,535

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,631,535

$5,631,535

$5,631,535

$5,631,535

Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,998,363 $12,998,363 $12,998,363

$12,998,363 $12,998,363 $12,998,363

$12,998,363 $12,998,363 $12,998,363

$12,998,363 $12,998,363 $12,998,363

296.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$117,339

$117,339

$117,339

$117,339

296.2 Increase funds for one-time funding for the development of an update to Georgia Stories, a video series that supports teachers in providing the required eighth-grade course on Georgia geography, history, and economics.

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

296.3 Increase funds for one-time funding to market Georgia-developed educational resources to children and families.

State General Funds

$200,000

296.1000 -Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,115,702 $13,415,702 $13,415,702 $13,615,702

State General Funds

$13,115,702 $13,415,702 $13,415,702 $13,615,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,115,702 $13,415,702 $13,415,702 $13,615,702

1898

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Section 42: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Fireworks Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$217,545,131 $217,545,131 $217,545,131

$213,966,085 $213,966,085 $213,966,085

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

$1,058,059

$1,058,059

$1,058,059

$687,912

$687,912

$687,912

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$220,850,861 $220,850,861 $220,850,861

$217,545,131 $213,966,085
$433,783 $3,145,263 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $220,850,861

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$222,084,230 $222,084,230

State General Funds

$218,505,184 $218,505,184

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

$433,783

Fireworks Trust Funds

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,058,059

$1,058,059

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$687,912

$687,912

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $370,147

$370,147

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

Sales and Services

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,389,960 $225,389,960

$222,084,230 $218,505,184
$433,783 $3,145,263 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $225,389,960

$222,084,230 $218,505,184
$433,783 $3,145,263 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $225,389,960

Departmental Administration (DOR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1899

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,200,931 $14,200,931 $14,200,931

$14,200,931 $14,200,931 $14,200,931

$14,200,931 $14,200,931 $14,200,931

$14,200,931 $14,200,931 $14,200,931

297.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$69,968

$69,968

$69,968

$69,968

297.2 Increase funds to migrate data to a cloud-based service. State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

297.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOR)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,570,899 $14,570,899 $14,570,899 $14,570,899

State General Funds

$14,570,899 $14,570,899 $14,570,899 $14,570,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,570,899 $14,570,899 $14,570,899 $14,570,899

Forestland Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

298.1000 -Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

State General Funds

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

1900

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,513,691 $9,079,908
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $10,369,725

$9,513,691 $9,079,908
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $10,369,725

$9,513,691 $9,079,908
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $10,369,725

$9,513,691 $9,079,908
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $10,369,725

299.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$82,891

$82,891

$82,891

$82,891

299.1000 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,596,582

$9,596,582

$9,596,582

$9,596,582

State General Funds

$9,162,799

$9,162,799

$9,162,799

$9,162,799

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $370,147

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

Sales and Services

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,452,616 $10,452,616 $10,452,616 $10,452,616

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1901

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Fireworks Trust Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,541,636 $4,396,373 $3,145,263
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $7,961,636

$7,541,636 $4,396,373 $3,145,263
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $7,961,636

$7,541,636 $4,396,373 $3,145,263
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $7,961,636

$7,541,636 $4,396,373 $3,145,263
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $7,961,636

300.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

300.1000 -Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,593,308

$7,593,308

$7,593,308

$7,593,308

State General Funds

$4,448,045

$4,448,045

$4,448,045

$4,448,045

Fireworks Trust Funds

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,013,308

$8,013,308

$8,013,308

$8,013,308

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

1902

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

301.1 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$716,018

$716,018

$716,018

$716,018

301.1000 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

State General Funds

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,055,613 $39,055,613 $39,055,613

$39,055,613 $39,055,613 $39,055,613

$39,055,613 $39,055,613 $39,055,613

$39,055,613 $39,055,613 $39,055,613

302.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$122,722

$122,722

$122,722

$122,722

302.2 Increase funds to reflect a contract increase for motor vehicle registration and licensing.

State General Funds

$2,390,651

$2,390,651

$2,390,651

$2,390,651

302.1000 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$41,568,986 $41,568,986 $41,568,986 $41,568,986

State General Funds

$41,568,986 $41,568,986 $41,568,986 $41,568,986

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,568,986 $41,568,986 $41,568,986 $41,568,986

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1903

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,897,079 $5,897,079
$416,081 $416,081 $6,313,160

$5,897,079 $5,897,079
$416,081 $416,081 $6,313,160

$5,897,079 $5,897,079
$416,081 $416,081 $6,313,160

$5,897,079 $5,897,079
$416,081 $416,081 $6,313,160

303.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$41,984

$41,984

$41,984

$41,984

303.1000 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,939,063

$5,939,063

$5,939,063

$5,939,063

State General Funds

$5,939,063

$5,939,063

$5,939,063

$5,939,063

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$416,081

$416,081

$416,081

$416,081

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$416,081

$416,081

$416,081

$416,081

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,355,144

$6,355,144

$6,355,144

$6,355,144

Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,309,618 $61,309,618
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $62,651,402

$61,309,618 $61,309,618
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $62,651,402

$61,309,618 $61,309,618
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $62,651,402

$61,309,618 $61,309,618
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $62,651,402

1904

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

304.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$398,306

$398,306

$398,306

$398,306

304.2 Increase funds for start-up costs for the creation of the initial contact team to assist newly delinquent taxpayers.

State General Funds

$15,300

$15,300

$15,300

$15,300

304.3 Increase funds for three replacement vehicles. State General Funds

$108,525

$108,525

$108,525

$108,525

304.1000 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,831,749 $61,831,749 $61,831,749 $61,831,749

State General Funds

$61,831,749 $61,831,749 $61,831,749 $61,831,749

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$63,173,533 $63,173,533 $63,173,533 $63,173,533

Tax Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,857,380 $4,857,380 $4,857,380

$4,857,380 $4,857,380 $4,857,380

$4,857,380 $4,857,380 $4,857,380

$4,857,380 $4,857,380 $4,857,380

305.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$36,601

$36,601

$36,601

$36,601

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1905

305.1000 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

State General Funds

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

$4,893,981

Taxpayer Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration

functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,062,532 $27,062,532
$271,831 $271,831 $27,334,363

$27,062,532 $27,062,532
$271,831 $271,831 $27,334,363

$27,062,532 $27,062,532
$271,831 $271,831 $27,334,363

$27,062,532 $27,062,532
$271,831 $271,831 $27,334,363

306.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$186,236

$186,236

$186,236

$186,236

306.2 Increase funds to raise hourly pay for part-time seasonal mail operations staff.

State General Funds

$18,225

$18,225

$18,225

$18,225

306.1000 -Taxpayer Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration

functions.

1906

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,266,993 $27,266,993
$271,831 $271,831 $27,538,824

$27,266,993 $27,266,993
$271,831 $271,831 $27,538,824

$27,266,993 $27,266,993
$271,831 $271,831 $27,538,824

$27,266,993 $27,266,993
$271,831 $271,831 $27,538,824

Section 43: Secretary of State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$31,016,614 $31,016,614 $31,016,614

$31,016,614 $31,016,614 $31,016,614

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$36,758,934 $36,758,934 $36,758,934

$31,016,614 $31,016,614
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $36,758,934

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$31,155,852 $37,794,680

$31,155,852 $37,794,680

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$5,192,320

$36,898,172 $43,537,000

$32,794,680 $32,794,680
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $38,537,000

$33,044,680 $33,044,680
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $38,787,000

Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1907

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

$4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

$4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

$4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

307.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

307.1000 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

State General Funds

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

$39,831

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

Sales and Services

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

$4,611,820

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,651,651

$4,651,651

$4,651,651

$4,651,651

Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,870,966 $7,870,966
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,470,966

$7,870,966 $7,870,966
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,470,966

$7,870,966 $7,870,966
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,470,966

$7,870,966 $7,870,966
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,470,966

1908

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

308.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$27,990

$27,990

$27,990

$27,990

308.2 Increase funds for legal fees. State General Funds

$183,529

$183,529

$183,529

$183,529

308.3 Reduce funds to align budget with projected expenditures. State General Funds

($550,000)

($550,000)

($550,000)

($550,000)

308.4 Increase funds for a third-party ballot-text auditing technology. (S and CC:NO; Pending Office of Secretary of State confirmations)

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$0

$0

308.5 Increase funds for increased postage expenses related to precinct cards. (S and CC:Reflect in Special Project - Elections)

State General Funds

$1,700,000

$0

$0

308.6 Increase funds for election security by adding watermarks to all ballot paper. (S and CC:Reflect in Special Project - Elections)

State General Funds

$110,000

$0

$0

308.1000 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,532,485 $14,342,485

$7,532,485

$7,532,485

State General Funds

$7,532,485 $14,342,485

$7,532,485

$7,532,485

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,132,485 $14,942,485

$8,132,485

$8,132,485

308.1001 Special Project - Elections: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund one-time needs on increased postage expenses related to precinct
cards ($1,700,000), and for adding watermarks to all ballot paper ($110,000).

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1909

State General Funds

$1,810,000

$1,810,000

Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to professional licenses, elections, and securities; to

investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing license holders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,687,666 $3,687,666 $3,687,666

$3,687,666 $3,687,666 $3,687,666

$3,687,666 $3,687,666 $3,687,666

$3,687,666 $3,687,666 $3,687,666

309.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$38,754

$38,754

$38,754

$38,754

309.2 Increase funds to purchase equipment and vehicles for new investigators.

State General Funds

$112,750

$112,750

$112,750

$112,750

309.1000 -Investigations

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to professional licenses, elections, and securities; to

investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing license holders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

State General Funds

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

$3,839,170

Office Administration (SOS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,333,041 $3,333,041
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,338,541

$3,333,041 $3,333,041
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,338,541

$3,333,041 $3,333,041
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,338,541

$3,333,041 $3,333,041
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,338,541

1910

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

310.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

$25,836

310.1000 -Office Administration (SOS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,358,877

$3,358,877

$3,358,877

$3,358,877

State General Funds

$3,358,877

$3,358,877

$3,358,877

$3,358,877

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

Sales and Services

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,364,377

$3,364,377

$3,364,377

$3,364,377

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,810,088 $8,810,088
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $9,210,088

$8,810,088 $8,810,088
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $9,210,088

$8,810,088 $8,810,088
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $9,210,088

$8,810,088 $8,810,088
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $9,210,088

311.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$103,345

$103,345

$103,345

$103,345

311.2 Increase funds for temporary labor to address a backlog of licensure applications.

State General Funds

$145,600

$145,600

$145,600

$145,600

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1911

311.1000 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,059,033

$9,059,033

$9,059,033

$9,059,033

State General Funds

$9,059,033

$9,059,033

$9,059,033

$9,059,033

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,459,033

$9,459,033

$9,459,033

$9,459,033

Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,142,611 $1,142,611
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,167,611

$1,142,611 $1,142,611
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,167,611

$1,142,611 $1,142,611
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,167,611

$1,142,611 $1,142,611
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,167,611

312.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

$10,765

312.1000 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,153,376

$1,153,376

$1,153,376

$1,153,376

State General Funds

$1,153,376

$1,153,376

$1,153,376

$1,153,376

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

1912

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,000 $25,000 $1,178,376

$25,000 $25,000 $1,178,376

$25,000 $25,000 $1,178,376

$25,000 $25,000 $1,178,376

Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production,

transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC

oil use in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,573,399 $1,573,399 $1,573,399

$1,573,399 $1,573,399 $1,573,399

$1,573,399 $1,573,399 $1,573,399

$1,573,399 $1,573,399 $1,573,399

313.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

$6,459

313.2 Utilize existing funds ($135,000) to purchase a vehicle and equipment. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

313.3 Utilize existing funds ($43,828) to purchase office furniture. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

313.4 Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. State General Funds

($171,172)

($171,172)

($171,172)

313.1000-Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production,

transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC

oil use in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,579,858

$1,408,686

$1,408,686

$1,408,686

State General Funds

$1,579,858

$1,408,686

$1,408,686

$1,408,686

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,579,858

$1,408,686

$1,408,686

$1,408,686

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1913

Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for professional engineers and land surveyors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,032,895 $1,032,895 $1,032,895

$1,032,895 $1,032,895 $1,032,895

$1,032,895 $1,032,895 $1,032,895

$1,032,895 $1,032,895 $1,032,895

314.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

314.1000 -Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for professional engineers and land surveyors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

State General Funds

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

$1,033,972

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative

support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,052,930 $3,052,930
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,152,930

$3,052,930 $3,052,930
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,152,930

$3,052,930 $3,052,930
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,152,930

$3,052,930 $3,052,930
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,152,930

315.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$17,225

$17,225

$17,225

$17,225

1914

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

315.1000 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative

support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,070,155

$3,070,155

$3,070,155

$3,070,155

State General Funds

$3,070,155

$3,070,155

$3,070,155

$3,070,155

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,170,155

$3,170,155

$3,170,155

$3,170,155

State Elections Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations related to elections and the

investigation of any violations thereof.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$513,018 $513,018 $513,018

$513,018 $513,018 $513,018

$513,018 $513,018 $513,018

$513,018 $513,018 $513,018

316.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

316.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

316.3 Increase funds for investigative operations. State General Funds

$250,000

316.1000 -State Elections Board

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations related to elections and the

investigation of any violations thereof.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1915

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$489,095 $489,095 $489,095

$489,095 $489,095 $489,095

$489,095 $489,095 $489,095

$739,095 $739,095 $739,095

Section 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,191,200,309 $1,191,200,309 $1,191,200,309

$120,345,058 $120,345,058 $120,345,058

$1,070,855,251 $1,070,855,251 $1,070,855,251

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$33,760,294 $33,760,294 $33,760,294

$13,186,794 $13,186,794 $13,186,794

$13,186,794 $13,186,794 $13,186,794

$20,573,500 $20,573,500 $20,573,500

$20,573,500 $20,573,500 $20,573,500

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$1,225,384,295 $1,225,384,295 $1,225,384,295

$1,191,200,309 $120,345,058
$1,070,855,251 $103,692 $103,692
$33,760,294 $13,186,794 $13,186,794 $20,573,500 $20,573,500
$320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $1,225,384,295

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Final

$1,181,713,508 $1,178,041,874

$129,504,732 $128,664,732

$1,052,208,776 $1,049,377,142

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$33,760,294 $34,300,294

$13,186,794 $13,726,794

$13,186,794 $13,726,794

$20,573,500 $20,573,500

$20,573,500 $20,573,500

$320,000

$320,000

$1,177,242,761 $126,491,519
$1,050,751,242 $103,692 $103,692
$34,300,294 $13,726,794 $13,726,794 $20,573,500 $20,573,500
$320,000

$1,175,868,661 $126,491,519
$1,049,377,142 $103,692 $103,692
$34,300,294 $13,726,794 $13,726,794 $20,573,500 $20,573,500
$320,000

1916

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$1,215,897,494 $1,212,765,860 $1,211,966,747 $1,210,592,647

College Completion Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to provide needs-based financial aid to eligible students to complete remaining credential credit

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,000,000 $0
$12,000,000 $12,000,000

$12,000,000 $0
$12,000,000 $12,000,000

$12,000,000 $0
$12,000,000 $12,000,000

$12,000,000 $0
$12,000,000 $12,000,000

317.1 Reduce funds for College Completion Grants. Lottery Proceeds

($2,000,000) ($2,000,000) ($2,000,000) ($2,000,000)

317.1000 -College Completion Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this program is to provide needs-based financial aid to eligible students to complete remaining credential credit

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

Commission Administration (GSFC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,784,999 $0
$10,784,999 $103,692 $103,692
$1,804,005

$10,784,999 $0
$10,784,999 $103,692 $103,692
$1,804,005

$10,784,999 $0
$10,784,999 $103,692 $103,692
$1,804,005

$10,784,999 $0
$10,784,999 $103,692 $103,692
$1,804,005

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1917

Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,804,005 $1,804,005
$320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $13,012,696

$1,804,005 $1,804,005
$320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $13,012,696

$1,804,005 $1,804,005
$320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $13,012,696

$1,804,005 $1,804,005
$320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $13,012,696

318.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

Lottery Proceeds

$120,568

$120,568

$120,568

$120,568

318.1000 -Commission Administration (GSFC)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,905,567 $10,905,567 $10,905,567 $10,905,567

Lottery Proceeds

$10,905,567 $10,905,567 $10,905,567 $10,905,567

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

State Funds Transfers

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,133,264 $13,133,264 $13,133,264 $13,133,264

Dual Enrollment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$76,205,744 $76,205,744 $76,205,744

$76,205,744 $76,205,744 $76,205,744

$76,205,744 $76,205,744 $76,205,744

$76,205,744 $76,205,744 $76,205,744

1918

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

319.1 Increase funds to meet projected enrollment. State General Funds

$12,329,985 $12,329,985 $12,329,985 $12,329,985

319.1000 -Dual Enrollment

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$88,535,729 $88,535,729 $88,535,729 $88,535,729

State General Funds

$88,535,729 $88,535,729 $88,535,729 $88,535,729

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,535,729 $88,535,729 $88,535,729 $88,535,729

Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

320.1000 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

State General Funds

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1919

321.1000 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

State General Funds

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

322.1 Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need. State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

322.1000 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$630,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

State General Funds

$630,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$630,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,603,880 $0
$80,603,880 $80,603,880

$80,603,880 $0
$80,603,880 $80,603,880

$80,603,880 $0
$80,603,880 $80,603,880

$80,603,880 $0
$80,603,880 $80,603,880

1920

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

323.1000 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$80,603,880 $80,603,880 $80,603,880 $80,603,880

Lottery Proceeds

$80,603,880 $80,603,880 $80,603,880 $80,603,880

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,603,880 $80,603,880 $80,603,880 $80,603,880

HOPE High School Equivalency Exam

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency Exam recipients to pursue education beyond the

high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,345,510 $0
$1,345,510 $1,345,510

$1,345,510 $0
$1,345,510 $1,345,510

$1,345,510 $0
$1,345,510 $1,345,510

$1,345,510 $0
$1,345,510 $1,345,510

324.1000 -HOPE High School Equivalency Exam

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency Exam recipients to pursue education beyond the

high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

Lottery Proceeds

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

$1,345,510

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,218,629 $0
$91,218,629 $91,218,629

$91,218,629 $0
$91,218,629 $91,218,629

$91,218,629 $0
$91,218,629 $91,218,629

$91,218,629 $0
$91,218,629 $91,218,629

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1921

325.1 Reduce funds provided to reflect expected program expenditures at a HOPE Private Award rate at $2,496 and a HOPE Zell Private Award rate at $2,985.

Lottery Proceeds

($16,767,043) ($16,767,043) ($16,767,043) ($16,767,043)

325.1000 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$74,451,586 $74,451,586 $74,451,586 $74,451,586

Lottery Proceeds

$74,451,586 $74,451,586 $74,451,586 $74,451,586

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,451,586 $74,451,586 $74,451,586 $74,451,586

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$874,902,233 $0
$874,902,233 $874,902,233

$874,902,233 $0
$874,902,233 $874,902,233

$874,902,233 $0
$874,902,233 $874,902,233

$874,902,233 $0
$874,902,233 $874,902,233

326.1 Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. Lottery Proceeds

($2,831,634) ($1,457,534) ($2,831,634)

326.1000 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$874,902,233 $872,070,599 $873,444,699 $872,070,599

Lottery Proceeds

$874,902,233 $872,070,599 $873,444,699 $872,070,599

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$874,902,233 $872,070,599 $873,444,699 $872,070,599

1922

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to provide financial aid to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are currently

enrolled in the Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education program at a postsecondary institution in this state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$955,830 $955,830 $955,830

$955,830 $955,830 $955,830

$955,830 $955,830 $955,830

$955,830 $955,830 $955,830

327.1000 -Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this program is to provide financial aid to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are currently

enrolled in the Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education program at a postsecondary institution in this state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$955,830

$955,830

$955,830

$955,830

State General Funds

$955,830

$955,830

$955,830

$955,830

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$955,830

$955,830

$955,830

$955,830

Low Interest Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college or technical

college education, encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to

work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$0 $0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$0 $0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$0 $0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

328.1000 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college or technical

college education, encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to

work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1923

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia,

thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

329.1000 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia,

thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

State General Funds

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend the University of

North Georgia and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

330.1000 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend the University of

North Georgia and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

1924

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

Public Safety Memorial Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

331.1 Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need.
State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($540,000) $540,000
$0

($540,000) $540,000
$0

($540,000) $540,000
$0

331.1000 -Public Safety Memorial Grant

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$540,000

$0

$0

$0

State General Funds

$540,000

$0

$0

$0

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

Reserved Fund Balances

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

REACH Georgia Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1925

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

332.1000 -REACH Georgia Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

State General Funds

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

Service Cancelable Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized in statute including programs for large animal

veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,985,000 $4,985,000 $10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $15,185,000

$4,985,000 $4,985,000 $10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $15,185,000

$4,985,000 $4,985,000 $10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $15,185,000

$4,985,000 $4,985,000 $10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $15,185,000

333.1 Reduce funds for public law enforcement officer loan repayments.

State General Funds

($3,200,000)

($3,200,000)

($3,200,000)

($3,200,000)

333.1000 -Service Cancelable Loans

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized in statute including programs for large animal

veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

State General Funds

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

1926

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $11,985,000

$10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $11,985,000

$10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $11,985,000

$10,200,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $11,985,000

Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,157,067 $23,157,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,435,328

$23,157,067 $23,157,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,435,328

$23,157,067 $23,157,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,435,328

$23,157,067 $23,157,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,435,328

334.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need. State General Funds

($2,173,213) ($2,173,213)

334.1000 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,157,067 $23,157,067 $20,983,854 $20,983,854

State General Funds

$23,157,067 $23,157,067 $20,983,854 $20,983,854

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,435,328 $24,435,328 $22,262,115 $22,262,115

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1927

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,007,011 $1,007,011
$478,028 $4,528 $4,528
$473,500 $473,500 $1,485,039

$1,007,011 $1,007,011
$478,028 $4,528 $4,528
$473,500 $473,500 $1,485,039

$1,007,011 $1,007,011
$478,028 $4,528 $4,528
$473,500 $473,500 $1,485,039

$1,007,011 $1,007,011
$478,028 $4,528 $4,528
$473,500 $473,500 $1,485,039

335.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

$9,689

335.2 Increase funds to upgrade online database management system.

State General Funds

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

335.1000 -Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,036,700

$1,036,700

$1,036,700

$1,036,700

State General Funds

$1,036,700

$1,036,700

$1,036,700

$1,036,700

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$478,028

$478,028

$478,028

$478,028

Reserved Fund Balances

$4,528

$4,528

$4,528

$4,528

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$4,528

$4,528

$4,528

$4,528

Sales and Services

$473,500

$473,500

$473,500

$473,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$473,500

$473,500

$473,500

$473,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,514,728

$1,514,728

$1,514,728

$1,514,728

1928

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Section 45: Teachers Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$83,000

$83,000

$83,000

$83,000

$83,000

$83,000

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,548,501 $55,548,501 $55,548,501

$83,000 $83,000 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,548,501

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$62,000

$62,000

$62,000

$62,000

$55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,527,501 $55,527,501

$62,000 $62,000 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,527,501

$62,000 $62,000 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,527,501

Local/Floor COLA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,000 $83,000 $83,000

$83,000 $83,000 $83,000

$83,000 $83,000 $83,000

$83,000 $83,000 $83,000

336.1 Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

State General Funds

($21,000)

($21,000)

($21,000)

($21,000)

336.1000 -Local/Floor COLA

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1929

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,000 $62,000 $62,000

$62,000 $62,000 $62,000

$62,000 $62,000 $62,000

$62,000 $62,000 $62,000

System Administration (TRS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$0 $0 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$0 $0 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$0 $0 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

337.1000 -System Administration (TRS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers Retirement System shall not exceed 19.98% for State Fiscal Year 2024.

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$499,860,598 $499,860,598 $499,860,598 $499,860,598 $499,860,598 $499,860,598

$499,860,598 $499,860,598

1930

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,207,768,919

$246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,207,768,919

$246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,207,768,919

$246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,207,768,919

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$540,018,132 $540,676,042

$540,018,132 $540,676,042

$246,686,921 $246,686,921

$246,686,921 $246,686,921

$456,133,637 $456,133,637

$86,459,424 $86,459,424

$86,459,424 $86,459,424

$369,674,213 $369,674,213

$82,054,039 $82,054,039

$287,620,174 $287,620,174

$5,087,763

$5,087,763

$5,087,763

$5,087,763

$5,087,763

$5,087,763

$1,247,926,453 $1,248,584,363

$534,176,042 $534,176,042 $246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,242,084,363

$534,176,042 $534,176,042 $246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,242,084,363

Adult Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1931

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,824,974 $18,824,974 $30,318,028 $30,318,028
$4,149,140 $1,964,331 $1,964,331 $2,184,809 $2,184,809
$60,666 $60,666 $60,666 $53,352,808

$18,824,974 $18,824,974 $30,318,028 $30,318,028
$4,149,140 $1,964,331 $1,964,331 $2,184,809 $2,184,809
$60,666 $60,666 $60,666 $53,352,808

$18,824,974 $18,824,974 $30,318,028 $30,318,028
$4,149,140 $1,964,331 $1,964,331 $2,184,809 $2,184,809
$60,666 $60,666 $60,666 $53,352,808

$18,824,974 $18,824,974 $30,318,028 $30,318,028
$4,149,140 $1,964,331 $1,964,331 $2,184,809 $2,184,809
$60,666 $60,666 $60,666 $53,352,808

338.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$334,792

$334,792

$334,792

$334,792

338.1000 -Adult Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,159,766 $19,159,766 $19,159,766 $19,159,766

State General Funds

$19,159,766 $19,159,766 $19,159,766 $19,159,766

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,318,028 $30,318,028 $30,318,028 $30,318,028

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,318,028 $30,318,028 $30,318,028 $30,318,028

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,149,140

$4,149,140

$4,149,140

$4,149,140

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

Sales and Services

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$60,666

$60,666

$60,666

$60,666

State Funds Transfers

$60,666

$60,666

$60,666

$60,666

1932

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,666 $53,687,600

$60,666 $53,687,600

$60,666 $53,687,600

$60,666 $53,687,600

Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,327,178 $8,327,178 $8,327,178

$8,327,178 $8,327,178 $8,327,178

$8,327,178 $8,327,178 $8,327,178

$8,327,178 $8,327,178 $8,327,178

339.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

$51,672

339.1000 -Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

State General Funds

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

$8,378,850

Economic Development and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,319,875 $3,319,875 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $2,660,501

$3,319,875 $3,319,875 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $2,660,501

$3,319,875 $3,319,875 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $2,660,501

$3,319,875 $3,319,875 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $2,660,501

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1933

State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,660,501 $2,660,501 $46,030,982

$2,660,501 $2,660,501 $46,030,982

$2,660,501 $2,660,501 $46,030,982

$2,660,501 $2,660,501 $46,030,982

340.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$215,300

$215,300

$215,300

$215,300

340.1000 -Economic Development and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,535,175

$3,535,175

$3,535,175

$3,535,175

State General Funds

$3,535,175

$3,535,175

$3,535,175

$3,535,175

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,329,344 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $12,329,344

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,329,344 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $12,329,344

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262

Sales and Services

$27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

State Funds Transfers

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,246,282 $46,246,282 $46,246,282 $46,246,282

Quick Start

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,417,469 $62,417,469
$87 $87 $87 $62,417,556

$62,417,469 $62,417,469
$87 $87 $87 $62,417,556

$62,417,469 $62,417,469
$87 $87 $87 $62,417,556

$62,417,469 $62,417,469
$87 $87 $87 $62,417,556

1934

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

341.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$80,738

$80,738

$80,738

$80,738

341.2 Increase funds for construction to complete Rivian training center.

State General Funds

$10,250,000

$10,250,000

$10,250,000

$10,250,000

341.3 Increase funds to meet existing training obligations. State General Funds

$4,754,337

$4,754,337

$4,754,337

$4,754,337

341.1000 -Quick Start

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$77,502,544 $77,502,544 $77,502,544 $77,502,544

State General Funds

$77,502,544 $77,502,544 $77,502,544 $77,502,544

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$87

$87

$87

$87

Sales and Services

$87

$87

$87

$87

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$87

$87

$87

$87

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$77,502,631 $77,502,631 $77,502,631 $77,502,631

Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$397,291,161 $397,291,161 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $424,239,976 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $339,744,883

$397,291,161 $397,291,161 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $424,239,976 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $339,744,883

$397,291,161 $397,291,161 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $424,239,976 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $339,744,883

$397,291,161 $397,291,161 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $424,239,976 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $339,744,883

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1935

Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,124,709 $287,620,174
$2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $882,304,129

$52,124,709 $287,620,174
$2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $882,304,129

$52,124,709 $287,620,174
$2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $882,304,129

$52,124,709 $287,620,174
$2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $882,304,129

342.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,821,712

$5,821,712

$5,821,712

$5,821,712

342.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($1,100,000) ($1,100,000) ($1,100,000) ($1,100,000)

342.3 Increase funds for renovation and start-up equipment costs for specialized technical programs to support growing workforce needs in the electric mobility industry across the state.

State General Funds

$19,500,000 $19,500,000 $13,000,000 $13,000,000

342.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for start-up and equipment costs for 22 additional campus police officers.

State General Funds

$657,910

$657,910

$657,910

342.1000 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$421,512,873 $422,170,783 $415,670,783 $415,670,783

State General Funds

$421,512,873 $422,170,783 $415,670,783 $415,670,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$58,406,396 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $58,406,396

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$58,406,396 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $58,406,396

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$424,239,976 $424,239,976 $424,239,976 $424,239,976

Intergovernmental Transfers

$84,495,093 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $84,495,093

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$84,495,093 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $84,495,093

Sales and Services

$339,744,883 $339,744,883 $339,744,883 $339,744,883

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$52,124,709 $52,124,709 $52,124,709 $52,124,709

1936

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$287,620,174 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596
$906,525,841

$287,620,174 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596
$907,183,751

$287,620,174 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596
$900,683,751

$287,620,174 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596
$900,683,751

Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and

job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,679,941 $9,679,941 $145,633,153 $145,633,153
$23,172 $23,172 $23,172 $155,336,266

$9,679,941 $9,679,941 $145,633,153 $145,633,153
$23,172 $23,172 $23,172 $155,336,266

$9,679,941 $9,679,941 $145,633,153 $145,633,153
$23,172 $23,172 $23,172 $155,336,266

$9,679,941 $9,679,941 $145,633,153 $145,633,153
$23,172 $23,172 $23,172 $155,336,266

343.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$238,983

$238,983

$238,983

$238,983

343.2 Increase funds for startup equipment for regionally based consultation and technical assistance to healthcare partners across the state.

State General Funds

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

343.1000 -Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and

job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,928,924

$9,928,924

$9,928,924

$9,928,924

State General Funds

$9,928,924

$9,928,924

$9,928,924

$9,928,924

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$145,633,153 $145,633,153 $145,633,153 $145,633,153

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1937

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$145,633,153 $23,172 $23,172 $23,172
$155,585,249

$145,633,153 $23,172 $23,172 $23,172
$155,585,249

$145,633,153 $23,172 $23,172 $23,172
$155,585,249

$145,633,153 $23,172 $23,172 $23,172
$155,585,249

Section 47: Transportation, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$2,280,785,794 $2,280,785,794 $2,280,785,794

$36,051,807 $36,051,807 $36,051,807

$2,018,811,873 $2,018,811,873 $2,018,811,873

$23,597,313 $23,597,313 $23,597,313

$202,324,801 $202,324,801 $202,324,801

$1,611,749,186 $1,611,749,186 $1,611,749,186

$112,290,905 $112,290,905 $112,290,905

$1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281

$175,979,549 $175,979,549 $175,979,549

$86,527,351 $86,527,351 $86,527,351

$86,527,351 $86,527,351 $86,527,351

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$81,452,198 $81,452,198 $81,452,198

$81,452,198 $81,452,198 $81,452,198

$4,068,514,529 $4,068,514,529 $4,068,514,529

$2,280,785,794 $36,051,807
$2,018,811,873 $23,597,313 $202,324,801
$1,611,749,186 $112,290,905
$1,499,458,281 $175,979,549 $86,527,351 $86,527,351 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $81,452,198 $81,452,198
$4,068,514,529

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Final
$3,845,259,214 $3,845,759,214 $1,542,605,699 $1,543,105,699 $2,076,731,401 $2,076,731,401
$23,597,313 $23,597,313 $202,324,801 $202,324,801 $1,611,749,186 $1,611,749,186 $112,290,905 $112,290,905

$3,845,259,214 $1,542,605,699 $2,076,731,401
$23,597,313 $202,324,801 $1,611,749,186 $112,290,905

$3,845,849,214 $1,543,195,699 $2,076,731,401
$23,597,313 $202,324,801 $1,611,749,186 $112,290,905

1938

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$175,979,549 $175,979,549 $175,979,549

Intergovernmental Transfers

$86,527,351 $86,527,351 $86,527,351

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$86,527,351 $86,527,351 $86,527,351

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Sales and Services

$81,452,198 $81,452,198 $81,452,198

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$81,452,198 $81,452,198 $81,452,198

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,632,987,949 $5,633,487,949 $5,632,987,949

$1,499,458,281 $175,979,549 $86,527,351 $86,527,351 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $81,452,198 $81,452,198
$5,633,577,949

Airport Aid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $46,509,284 $46,509,284
$6,233 $6,233 $6,233 $72,874,942

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $46,509,284 $46,509,284
$6,233 $6,233 $6,233 $72,874,942

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $46,509,284 $46,509,284
$6,233 $6,233 $6,233 $72,874,942

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $46,509,284 $46,509,284
$6,233 $6,233 $6,233 $72,874,942

344.1 Increase funds. (CC:Increase funds for Airport Aid ($50,853,535) and fund the construction of a replacement airport serving multiple counties ($47,273,669))

State General Funds

$27,004,409 $98,127,204 $98,127,204

344.1000 -Airport Aid

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,359,425 $53,363,834 $124,486,629 $124,486,629

State General Funds

$26,359,425 $53,363,834 $124,486,629 $124,486,629

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$46,509,284 $46,509,284 $46,509,284 $46,509,284

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$46,509,284 $46,509,284 $46,509,284 $46,509,284

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1939

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,233 $6,233 $72,874,942

$6,233 $6,233 $99,879,351

$6,233 $6,233 $171,002,146

$6,233 $6,233 $171,002,146

Capital Construction Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,013,318,180 $0
$884,846,617 $128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,066,071,309

$1,013,318,180 $0
$884,846,617 $128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,066,071,309

$1,013,318,180 $0
$884,846,617 $128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,066,071,309

$1,013,318,180 $0
$884,846,617 $128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,066,071,309

345.1 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) for increased project capacity.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$8,554,482

$8,554,482

$8,554,482

345.2 Increase funds to expedite the Department's existing project pipeline.

State General Funds

$659,000,000 $659,000,000 $593,372,796

$8,554,482 $593,372,796

345.1000 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,680,872,662 $1,680,872,662 $1,615,245,458 $1,615,245,458

State General Funds

$659,000,000 $659,000,000 $593,372,796 $593,372,796

State Motor Fuel Funds

$893,401,099 $893,401,099 $893,401,099 $893,401,099

1940

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Transportation Trust Funds

$128,471,563 $128,471,563

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$930,452,699 $930,452,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$930,452,699 $930,452,699

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$122,300,430 $122,300,430

Intergovernmental Transfers

$85,737,112 $85,737,112

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$85,737,112 $85,737,112

Sales and Services

$36,563,318 $36,563,318

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$36,563,318 $36,563,318

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,733,625,791 $2,733,625,791

$128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,667,998,587

$128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,667,998,587

Capital Maintenance Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$159,373,986 $0
$150,588,167 $8,785,819
$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $441,324,560

$159,373,986 $0
$150,588,167 $8,785,819
$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $441,324,560

$159,373,986 $0
$150,588,167 $8,785,819
$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $441,324,560

$159,373,986 $0
$150,588,167 $8,785,819
$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $441,324,560

346.1 Increase funds for resurfacing needs. (S and CC:Increase funds for resurfacing needs, and apply applicable matching federal funds for a total of $100,000,000)

State General Funds

$100,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000

346.1000 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$159,373,986 $259,373,986 $209,373,986 $209,373,986

State General Funds

$0 $100,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$150,588,167 $150,588,167 $150,588,167 $150,588,167

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1941

Transportation Trust Funds

$8,785,819

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$281,600,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$281,600,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,574

Sales and Services

$350,574

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$350,574

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$441,324,560

$8,785,819 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $541,324,560

$8,785,819 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $491,324,560

$8,785,819 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $491,324,560

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,103,354 $0
$3,103,354 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $12,147,251

$3,103,354 $0
$3,103,354 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $12,147,251

$3,103,354 $0
$3,103,354 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $12,147,251

$3,103,354 $0
$3,103,354 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $12,147,251

347.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

347.1000 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,130,267

$3,130,267

$3,130,267

$3,130,267

State General Funds

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

$26,913

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,103,354

$3,103,354

$3,103,354

$3,103,354

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $9,043,897

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,174,164 $12,174,164 $12,174,164 $12,174,164

1942

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Departmental Administration (DOT)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,848,101 $0
$83,848,101 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $95,086,894

$83,848,101 $0
$83,848,101 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $95,086,894

$83,848,101 $0
$83,848,101 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $95,086,894

$83,848,101 $0
$83,848,101 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $95,086,894

348.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$426,294

$426,294

$426,294

$426,294

348.2 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) for increased information technology expenditures.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,757,935

$3,757,935

$3,757,935

$3,757,935

348.3 Increase funds to install the Augusta Canal pedestrian bridge. (CC:Increase funds for one-time funding for safety)

State General Funds

$500,000

$0

$590,000

348.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOT)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$88,032,330 $88,532,330 $88,032,330 $88,622,330

State General Funds

$426,294

$926,294

$426,294

$1,016,294

State Motor Fuel Funds

$87,606,036 $87,606,036 $87,606,036 $87,606,036

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1943

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Freight Infrastructure Projects
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$398,970 $398,970 $99,271,123

$398,970 $398,970 $99,771,123

$398,970 $398,970 $99,271,123

$398,970 $398,970 $99,861,123

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

349.1 Increase funds for capital infrastructure projects that enhance economic development while promoting freight and logistics efficiency and safety.

State General Funds

$641,000,000 $509,745,591 $500,000,000 $500,000,000

349.999

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital roadway infrastructure projects to promote

freight and logistics efficiency and safety for the agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital roadway infrastructure projects to promote freight and

logistics efficiency and safety for the agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital roadway infrastructure projects to promote freight and

logistics efficiency and safety for the agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital roadway infrastructure projects to promote freight and

logistics efficiency and safety for the agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

349.1000 -Freight Infrastructure Projects

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital roadway infrastructure projects to promote freight and logistics

efficiency and safety for the agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$641,000,000 $509,745,591 $500,000,000 $500,000,000

State General Funds

$641,000,000 $509,745,591 $500,000,000 $500,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$641,000,000 $509,745,591 $500,000,000 $500,000,000

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

1944

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$212,801,168 $0
$212,801,168 $212,801,168

$212,801,168 $0
$212,801,168 $212,801,168

$212,801,168 $0
$212,801,168 $212,801,168

$212,801,168 $0
$212,801,168 $212,801,168

350.1 Increase funds for local maintenance and improvement grants to reflect ten percent of projected motor fuel revenues.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$5,791,952

$5,791,952

$5,791,952

$5,791,952

350.2 Increase funds for one-time funding of state general funds for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects. (H:YES; Transfer funds for one-time funding of state general funds from the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants program to the Local Road Assistance Administration program for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects)(S and CC:YES; Recognize one-time funding of state general funds for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects in the Local Road Assistance Administration program)

State General Funds

$200,000,000

$0

$0

$0

350.1000 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$418,593,120 $218,593,120 $218,593,120 $218,593,120

State General Funds

$200,000,000

$0

$0

$0

State Motor Fuel Funds

$218,593,120 $218,593,120 $218,593,120 $218,593,120

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$418,593,120 $218,593,120 $218,593,120 $218,593,120

Local Road Assistance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1945

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

351.1 Transfer funds for one-time funding of state general funds from the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants program to the Local Road Assistance Administration program for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects. (S and CC:Increase funds for one-time funding of state general funds for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects)

State General Funds

$200,000,000 $250,000,000 $250,000,000

351.1000 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,346,461 $204,346,461 $254,346,461 $254,346,461

State General Funds

$0 $200,000,000 $250,000,000 $250,000,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,002,378 $262,002,378 $312,002,378 $312,002,378

Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,845,171 $0
$2,845,171 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,617,966

$2,845,171 $0
$2,845,171 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,617,966

$2,845,171 $0
$2,845,171 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,617,966

$2,845,171 $0
$2,845,171 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,617,966

1946

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

352.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$32,295

$32,295

$32,295

$32,295

352.1000 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,877,466

$2,877,466

$2,877,466

$2,877,466

State General Funds

$32,295

$32,295

$32,295

$32,295

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,845,171

$2,845,171

$2,845,171

$2,845,171

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,650,261 $25,650,261 $25,650,261 $25,650,261

Ports and Waterways

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,387,074 $1,387,074 $1,387,074

$1,387,074 $1,387,074 $1,387,074

$1,387,074 $1,387,074 $1,387,074

$1,387,074 $1,387,074 $1,387,074

353.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

$2,153

353.1000 -Ports and Waterways

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

State General Funds

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

$1,389,227

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1947

Program Delivery Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126,906,966 $0
$126,906,966 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $181,648,575

$126,906,966 $0
$126,906,966 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $181,648,575

$126,906,966 $0
$126,906,966 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $181,648,575

$126,906,966 $0
$126,906,966 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $181,648,575

354.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,220,751

$1,220,751

$1,220,751

$1,220,751

354.2 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) to support recruitment and retention efforts and increasing project costs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

354.1000 -Program Delivery Administration

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$132,127,717 $132,127,717 $132,127,717 $132,127,717

State General Funds

$1,220,751

$1,220,751

$1,220,751

$1,220,751

State Motor Fuel Funds

$130,906,966 $130,906,966 $130,906,966 $130,906,966

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

1948

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $186,869,326

$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $186,869,326

$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $186,869,326

$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $186,869,326

Rail

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,305,308 $8,305,308
$616,315 $616,315
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $9,009,862

$8,305,308 $8,305,308
$616,315 $616,315
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $9,009,862

$8,305,308 $8,305,308
$616,315 $616,315
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $9,009,862

$8,305,308 $8,305,308
$616,315 $616,315
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $9,009,862

355.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

$5,383

355.2 Increase funds for a risk-based inspection program in the State Safety Oversight Program to meet Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.

State General Funds

$102,236

$102,236

$102,236

$102,236

355.3 Increase funds for a state rail plan update to meet Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

355.4 Increase funds to support operations of the Office of the Rail to dedicate locomotive fuel sales tax revenue for purposes defined in HB588 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

$1,228,544

$1,228,544

$1,228,544

$1,228,544

355.5 Increase funds to upgrade state-owned shortline railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck traffic on state highways.

State General Funds

$4,250,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1949

355.1000 -Rail

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,641,471 $14,891,471 $19,141,471 $19,141,471

State General Funds

$10,641,471 $14,891,471 $19,141,471 $19,141,471

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$616,315

$616,315

$616,315

$616,315

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$616,315

$616,315

$616,315

$616,315

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Intergovernmental Transfers

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,346,025 $15,596,025 $19,846,025 $19,846,025

Routine Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$493,397,670 $0
$493,397,670 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $19,500,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $524,475,036

$493,397,670 $0
$493,397,670 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $19,500,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $524,475,036

$493,397,670 $0
$493,397,670 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $19,500,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $524,475,036

$493,397,670 $0
$493,397,670 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $19,500,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $524,475,036

356.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,122,858

$2,122,858

$2,122,858

$2,122,858

1950

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

356.2 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) due to increased operations costs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$32,408,079 $32,408,079 $32,408,079 $32,408,079

356.1000 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$527,928,607 $527,928,607 $527,928,607 $527,928,607

State General Funds

$2,122,858

$2,122,858

$2,122,858

$2,122,858

State Motor Fuel Funds

$525,805,749 $525,805,749 $525,805,749 $525,805,749

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$19,500,000 $19,500,000 $19,500,000 $19,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Sales and Services

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$559,005,973 $559,005,973 $559,005,973 $559,005,973

Traffic Management and Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$56,128,198 $0
$56,128,198 $79,677,354
$150,000 $79,527,354

$56,128,198 $0
$56,128,198 $79,677,354
$150,000 $79,527,354

$56,128,198 $0
$56,128,198 $79,677,354
$150,000 $79,527,354

$56,128,198 $0
$56,128,198 $79,677,354
$150,000 $79,527,354

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1951

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $161,340,036

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $161,340,036

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $161,340,036

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $161,340,036

357.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$361,705

$361,705

$361,705

$361,705

357.2 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) to support recruitment efforts for Highway Emergency Response Operators (HEROs) and to address increased project costs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,407,080

$3,407,080

$3,407,080

$3,407,080

357.1000 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$59,896,983 $59,896,983 $59,896,983 $59,896,983

State General Funds

$361,705

$361,705

$361,705

$361,705

State Motor Fuel Funds

$59,535,278 $59,535,278 $59,535,278 $59,535,278

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$79,677,354 $79,677,354 $79,677,354 $79,677,354

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $79,527,354 $79,527,354 $79,527,354 $79,527,354

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

Sales and Services

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$165,108,821 $165,108,821 $165,108,821 $165,108,821

Transit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Transit.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,342,007 $0
$23,597,313 $6,744,694
$65,015,306 $65,015,306
$702,000 $702,000 $702,000 $96,059,313

$30,342,007 $0
$23,597,313 $6,744,694
$65,015,306 $65,015,306
$702,000 $702,000 $702,000 $96,059,313

$30,342,007 $0
$23,597,313 $6,744,694
$65,015,306 $65,015,306
$702,000 $702,000 $702,000 $96,059,313

$30,342,007 $0
$23,597,313 $6,744,694
$65,015,306 $65,015,306
$702,000 $702,000 $702,000 $96,059,313

358.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$24,760

$24,760

$24,760

$24,760

358.1000 -Transit

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Transit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,366,767 $30,366,767 $30,366,767 $30,366,767

State General Funds

$24,760

$24,760

$24,760

$24,760

Transit Trust Funds

$23,597,313 $23,597,313 $23,597,313 $23,597,313

Transportation Trust Funds

$6,744,694

$6,744,694

$6,744,694

$6,744,694

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$65,015,306 $65,015,306 $65,015,306 $65,015,306

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,015,306 $65,015,306 $65,015,306 $65,015,306

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,084,073 $96,084,073 $96,084,073 $96,084,073

Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$13,128,506 $0

$13,128,506 $0

$13,128,506 $0

$13,128,506 $0

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1953

Transportation Trust Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,128,506 $13,128,506

$13,128,506 $13,128,506

$13,128,506 $13,128,506

$13,128,506 $13,128,506

359.1000 -Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,128,506 $13,128,506 $13,128,506 $13,128,506

Transportation Trust Funds

$13,128,506 $13,128,506 $13,128,506 $13,128,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,128,506 $13,128,506 $13,128,506 $13,128,506

Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations of the State Road

and Tollway Authority and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,194,219 $0
$45,194,219 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $93,539,659

$45,194,219 $0
$45,194,219 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $93,539,659

$45,194,219 $0
$45,194,219 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $93,539,659

$45,194,219 $0
$45,194,219 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $93,539,659

360.1000 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations of the State Road

and Tollway Authority and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,194,219 $45,194,219 $45,194,219 $45,194,219

Transportation Trust Funds

$45,194,219 $45,194,219 $45,194,219 $45,194,219

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,345,440 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $48,345,440

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $48,345,440

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$93,539,659 $93,539,659 $93,539,659 $93,539,659

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply: a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of

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the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$27,294,616 $27,294,616 $27,294,616

$27,294,616 $27,294,616 $27,294,616

$24,210,246 $24,210,246 $24,210,246

$24,210,246 $24,210,246 $24,210,246

$3,465,491

$3,465,491

$3,465,491

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$54,970,353 $54,970,353 $54,970,353

$27,294,616 $27,294,616 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $54,970,353

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

Section Total - Final

$27,613,749 $27,853,004

$27,613,749 $27,853,004

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$3,465,491

$3,465,491

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$27,853,004 $27,853,004 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863

$27,853,004 $27,853,004 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1955

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $55,289,486

$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $55,528,741

$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $55,528,741

$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $55,528,741

Departmental Administration (DVS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,091,105 $2,091,105 $2,091,105

$2,091,105 $2,091,105 $2,091,105

$2,091,105 $2,091,105 $2,091,105

$2,091,105 $2,091,105 $2,091,105

361.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

$16,148

361.2 Transfer funds from the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to the Departmental Administration (DVS) program to expand the Veterans Mental Health Services Program pursuant to HB414 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

361.3 Reduce funds for one vacancy. State General Funds

($41,269)

$0

$0

$0

361.4 Increase funds for updates to department central office. State General Funds

$197,986

$197,986

$197,986

361.1000 -Departmental Administration (DVS)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,065,984

$3,305,239

$3,305,239

$3,305,239

State General Funds

$3,065,984

$3,305,239

$3,305,239

$3,305,239

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,065,984

$3,305,239

$3,305,239

$3,305,239

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Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,017,144 $2,017,144
$327,896 $327,896 $2,345,040

$2,017,144 $2,017,144
$327,896 $327,896 $2,345,040

$2,017,144 $2,017,144
$327,896 $327,896 $2,345,040

$2,017,144 $2,017,144
$327,896 $327,896 $2,345,040

362.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$12,919

$12,919

$12,919

$12,919

362.2 Transfer available funds resulting from the delay in the establishment of a veterans cemetery in Augusta from the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to the Departmental Administration (DVS) program for the Veterans Mental Health Services Program.

State General Funds

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

362.1000 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,030,063

$1,030,063

$1,030,063

$1,030,063

State General Funds

$1,030,063

$1,030,063

$1,030,063

$1,030,063

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$327,896

$327,896

$327,896

$327,896

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$327,896

$327,896

$327,896

$327,896

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,357,959

$1,357,959

$1,357,959

$1,357,959

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$14,103,449 $14,103,449

$14,103,449 $14,103,449

$14,103,449 $14,103,449

$14,103,449 $14,103,449

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1957

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $40,697,364

$23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $40,697,364

$23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $40,697,364

$23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $40,697,364

363.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

$1,077

363.2 Increase funds for initial funding to support the transition to a new contractor to operate the Milledgeville Georgia War Veterans Home.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

363.1000 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,304,526 $14,304,526 $14,304,526 $14,304,526

State General Funds

$14,304,526 $14,304,526 $14,304,526 $14,304,526

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,128,424 $23,128,424 $23,128,424 $23,128,424

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,128,424 $23,128,424 $23,128,424 $23,128,424

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,465,491

$3,465,491

$3,465,491

$3,465,491

Intergovernmental Transfers

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

Sales and Services

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,898,441 $40,898,441 $40,898,441 $40,898,441

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Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans'

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,082,918 $9,082,918
$753,926 $753,926 $9,836,844

$9,082,918 $9,082,918
$753,926 $753,926 $9,836,844

$9,082,918 $9,082,918
$753,926 $753,926 $9,836,844

$9,082,918 $9,082,918
$753,926 $753,926 $9,836,844

364.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$130,258

$130,258

$130,258

$130,258

364.1000 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans'

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,213,176

$9,213,176

$9,213,176

$9,213,176

State General Funds

$9,213,176

$9,213,176

$9,213,176

$9,213,176

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$753,926

$753,926

$753,926

$753,926

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$753,926

$753,926

$753,926

$753,926

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,967,102

$9,967,102

$9,967,102

$9,967,102

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$21,138,440 $21,138,440 $21,138,440

$21,138,440 $21,138,440 $21,138,440

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$21,512,272 $21,512,272 $21,512,272

$21,138,440 $21,138,440
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $21,512,272

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1959

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$21,266,544 $21,266,544

$21,266,544 $21,266,544

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$21,640,376 $21,640,376

$21,266,544 $21,266,544
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $21,640,376

$21,266,544 $21,266,544
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $21,640,376

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,705,989 $14,705,989
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $15,014,342

$14,705,989 $14,705,989
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $15,014,342

$14,705,989 $14,705,989
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $15,014,342

$14,705,989 $14,705,989
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $15,014,342

365.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$106,574

$106,574

$106,574

$106,574

365.1000 -Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,812,563 $14,812,563 $14,812,563 $14,812,563

State General Funds

$14,812,563 $14,812,563 $14,812,563 $14,812,563

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

Sales and Services

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,120,916 $15,120,916 $15,120,916 $15,120,916

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Board Administration (SBWC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,432,451 $6,432,451
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,497,930

$6,432,451 $6,432,451
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,497,930

$6,432,451 $6,432,451
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,497,930

$6,432,451 $6,432,451
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,497,930

366.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time $1,000 salary supplement for full-time, benefit-eligible employees for recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$21,530

$21,530

$21,530

$21,530

366.1000 -Board Administration (SBWC)

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,453,981

$6,453,981

$6,453,981

$6,453,981

State General Funds

$6,453,981

$6,453,981

$6,453,981

$6,453,981

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,519,460

$6,519,460

$6,519,460

$6,519,460

Section 50: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,087,998,059 $1,110,051,059 $1,087,998,059 $1,110,051,059 $1,087,998,059 $1,110,051,059

$1,149,362,175 $1,149,362,175 $1,149,362,175

$1,527,012,775 $1,527,012,775 $1,527,012,775

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1961

Capital Projects Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

367.1 Transfer funds from the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued program to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Capital Projects Fund program to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales to be used for defeasance of existing debt obligations and other state capital needs.

State General Funds

$65,130,096 $56,175,096 $53,075,096 $56,175,096

367.2 Increase funds for one-time funding for the design, construction, and equipment of the dental school at Georgia Southern University, Savannah, Chatham County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$178,000,000 $178,000,000 $178,000,000 $178,000,000

367.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for major rehabilitation and repair projects statewide ($80,000,000) and for demolition projects at Valdosta State University and University of West Georgia ($1,229,000). [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$81,229,000 $81,229,000 $81,229,000 $81,229,000

367.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for the design and construction of the Medical School at the University of Georgia to match institutional funds, Athens, Clarke County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000

367.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for supplemental major rehabilitation and repair projects for the University System of Georgia B-Units. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$15,893,000 $15,893,000 $15,893,000 $15,893,000

367.6 Increase funds for one-time funding for the design and construction of a commercial driver's license pad at Augusta Technical College, Augusta, Richmond County. (S and CC:Increase funds for one-time funding for the design and construction of a commercial driver's license pad at Augusta Technical College, Thomson, McDuffie County) [Technical College System of Georgia]

State General Funds

$5,525,000

$5,525,000

$5,525,000

$5,525,000

367.7 Increase funds for one-time funding to establish one new college and career academy. [Technical College System of Georgia]

State General Funds

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

1962

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367.8 Increase funds for one-time funding for construction of the new state prison, Davisboro, Washington County. [Department of Corrections]

State General Funds

$450,859,065 $450,859,065 $450,859,065 $436,753,665

367.9 Increase funds for one-time funding for facility maintenance and repairs, statewide. [Department of Corrections]

State General Funds

$135,385,847 $135,385,847 $135,385,847 $135,385,847

367.10 Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase the Augusta Transition Center, Augusta, Richmond County. [Department of Corrections]

State General Funds

$4,600,000

$4,600,000

$4,600,000

$4,600,000

367.11 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace food and farm equipment, statewide. [Department of Corrections]

State General Funds

$1,729,146

$1,729,146

$1,729,146

$1,729,146

367.12 Increase funds for one-time funding for Readiness Center light replacement and fence installation, Bibb and Fulton County. [Department of Defense]

State General Funds

$665,581

$665,581

$665,581

$665,581

367.13 Increase funds for one-time funding for upgrades to investigative equipment ($865,059) and for facility renovations ($2,006,080), statewide. [Georgia Bureau of Investigation]

State General Funds

$2,871,139

$2,871,139

$2,871,139

$2,871,139

367.14 Increase funds for one-time funding for design of the Medical Examiner Annex Addition at Headquarters, Decatur, DeKalb County. [Georgia Bureau of Investigation]

State General Funds

$1,292,615

$1,292,615

$1,292,615

$1,292,615

367.15 Increase funds for one-time funding for additional facility maintenance and repairs, statewide. [Department of Juvenile Justice]

State General Funds

$2,308,846

$2,308,846

$2,308,846

$2,308,846

367.16 Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase 43 replacement vehicles, statewide. [Department of Juvenile Justice]

State General Funds

$2,098,995

$2,098,995

$2,098,995

$2,098,995

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367.17 Increase funds for one-time funding for construction of an aircraft hangar at Headquarters, Atlanta, Fulton County. (CC:Increase funds for one-time funding and utilize existing funds for construction of an aircraft hangar at Headquarters, Atlanta, Fulton County) [Department of Public Safety]

State General Funds

$1,925,000

$1,925,000

$1,000,000

$1,200,000

367.18 Increase funds for one-time funding for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new Post, Atlanta, Fulton County. [Department of Public Safety]

State General Funds

$187,500

$187,500

$187,500

$187,500

367.19 Increase funds for one-time funding for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new Post, Oconee County. [Department of Public Safety]

State General Funds

$115,000

$115,000

$115,000

$115,000

367.20 Increase funds for one-time funding for upgrades to training facilities, Forsyth, Monroe County. [Georgia Public Safety Training Center]

State General Funds

$5,960,136

$5,960,136

$5,960,136

$5,960,136

367.21 Increase funds for one-time funding for facility security upgrades, Austell, Cobb County. (CC:NO) [Peace Officers Standards and Training Council]

State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

$0

$0

367.22 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for voting machines, statewide. [Office of Secretary of State]

State General Funds

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

367.23 Increase funds for one-time funding for renovations and repairs to the Atlanta Farmers Market, Forest Park, Clayton County. [Department of Agriculture]

State General Funds

$50,000,000 $35,000,000 $40,000,000 $37,500,000

367.24 Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase 42 replacement vehicles, statewide. (H:Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase 100 new and replacement vehicles, statewide)(S and CC:Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase replacement and new fleet vehicles, statewide) [Department of Agriculture]

State General Funds

$1,707,000

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

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367.25 Increase funds for one-time funding for the Brunswick Harbor Modification Project, Brunswick, Glynn County. [Georgia Ports Authority]

State General Funds

$6,094,000

$6,094,000

$6,094,000

$6,094,000

367.26 Increase funds for one-time funding for the construction of the Pierce/Bacon County unit office. [State Forestry Commission]

State General Funds

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

367.27 Increase funds for one-time funding for the North Georgia Mountain Authority Lake Blackshear Renovations, Cordele, Crisp County. [Department of Natural Resources]

State General Funds

$14,341,093 $14,341,093 $14,341,093 $14,341,093

367.28 Increase funds for one-time funding to provide security and storage updates at Tifton Lab. [Department of Agriculture]

State General Funds

$675,000

$675,000

$675,000

367.29 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for Bywaters, Founders, and Lyons renovations, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Peach County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

367.30 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for the Research Tower, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Fulton County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$5,100,000

$5,100,000

$5,100,000

367.31 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for Interdisciplinary STEM Building, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Cobb County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$6,200,000

$6,200,000

$6,200,000

367.32 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for Phase III of Technology Square, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$10,100,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000

367.33 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for Phase II of the Science and Ag Hill Modernization project, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$4,700,000

$4,700,000

$4,700,000

367.34 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment for the Georgia Research Alliance, statewide. [Georgia Research Alliance]

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

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367.35 Increase funds for one-time funding for design and construction for new transportation and logistics training center at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Valdosta, Lowndes County. [Technical College System of Georgia]

State General Funds

$8,950,000

$8,950,000

$8,950,000

367.36 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace water distribution line in main academic building, Forsyth, Monroe County. [Georgia Public Safety Training Center]

State General Funds

$1,145,000

$1,145,000

$1,145,000

367.37 Increase funds for one-time funding for installation of fire alarm control panels in three separate buildings, Forsyth, Monroe County. [Georgia Public Safety Training Center]

State General Funds

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

367.38 Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase five replacement vehicles, statewide. [Georgia Public Safety Training Center]

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

367.39 Increase funds for one-time funding for major repairs, Forsyth, Monroe County. [Georgia Public Safety Training Center]

State General Funds

$280,000

$280,000

$280,000

367.40 Increase funds for one-time funding for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for Wilder Hall, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. [Georgia Military College]

State General Funds

$817,116

$817,116

367.41 Increase funds for one-time funding for design of a new Medical Examiner office, Macon, Bibb County. [Georgia Bureau of Investigation]

State General Funds

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

367.42 Increase funds for one-time funding for construction of Eastman Campus Extension, Middle Georgia State University, Eastman, Dodge County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$5,335,000 $10,670,000

367.43 Increase funds for one-time funding for design of STEM Excellence Center, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Lumpkin County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

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367.44 Increase funds for one-time funding for design for a translational research building, Augusta University, Augusta, Richmond County. (CC:NO) [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$10,669,000

$0

367.45 Increase funds for one-time funding for design and construction of a commercial driver's license pad at North Georgia Technical College, Blairsville, Union County. [Technical College System of Georgia]

State General Funds

$5,525,000

$4,765,000

367.46 Increase funds for one-time funding for design and construction of a commercial driver's license pad at Chattahoochee Technical College, Dallas, Paulding County. [Technical College System of Georgia]

State General Funds

$5,525,000

$5,525,000

367.47 Increase funds for one-time funding for construction of Herty Hall Renovation, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$5,500,000 $11,000,000

367.48 Increase funds for one-time funding for design, construction, and equipment for the renovation of the College of Business Building, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch County. (CC:NO) [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$0

367.49 Increase funds for one-time funding for the development of exhibits for the Anne Frank Education Center via Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. [University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$1,550,000

367.50 Increase funds for one time-funding for replacement of Oglethorpe Mall Library, Live Oak Public Libraries, Savannah, Chatham County. [Georgia Public Library Service, University System of Georgia Board of Regents]

State General Funds

$3,000,000

367.51 Increase funds for one-time funding for repairs and improvements to resolve safety, health, accommodations and accessibility matters for the Capitol Hill complex and the repairs and improvements for historic Capitol Building. [Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission]

State General Funds

$392,000,000

367.999

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities, property, and equipment for

state entities and to provide funds for the defeasance of outstanding general obligation debt.

Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities, property, and equipment for state entities

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and to provide funds for the defeasance of outstanding general obligation debt. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities, property, and equipment for state entities and to provide funds for the defeasance of outstanding general obligation debt. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities, property, and equipment for state entities and to provide funds for the defeasance of outstanding general obligation debt.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

367.1000 -Capital Projects Fund

Appropriation (HB 915)

The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities, property, and equipment for state entities and to

provide funds for the defeasance of outstanding general obligation debt.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,087,998,059 $1,110,051,059 $1,149,362,175 $1,527,012,775

State General Funds

$1,087,998,059 $1,110,051,059 $1,149,362,175 $1,527,012,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,087,998,059 $1,110,051,059 $1,149,362,175 $1,527,012,775

Section 51: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,255,377,796 $1,255,377,796 $1,255,377,796

State General Funds

$1,146,177,998 $1,146,177,998 $1,146,177,998

State Motor Fuel Funds

$109,199,798 $109,199,798 $109,199,798

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,272,224,384 $1,272,224,384 $1,272,224,384

$1,255,377,796 $1,146,177,998
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,272,224,384

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,241,798,504 $1,214,851,461 $1,132,598,706 $1,105,651,663
$109,199,798 $109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,258,645,092 $1,231,698,049

$1,208,542,691 $1,099,342,893
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,225,389,279

$1,197,757,835 $1,088,558,037
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,214,604,423

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,174,236,970 $1,065,037,172
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,191,083,558

$1,174,236,970 $1,065,037,172
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,191,083,558

$1,174,236,970 $1,065,037,172
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,191,083,558

$1,174,236,970 $1,065,037,172
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,191,083,558

368.1 Transfer funds from the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Issued Program to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Capital Projects Fund program to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales to be used for defeasance of existing debt obligations and other state capital needs.

State General Funds

($65,130,096) ($65,130,096) ($65,130,096) ($65,130,096)

368.2 Increase funds for debt service. State General Funds

$52,029,204 $25,082,161 $19,351,891

$8,567,035

368.3 Deauthorize $2,500,000 in 5-year unissued bonds from FY2023 for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of financing projects and facilities through the design of a new GBI Medical Examiner Building, Macon, Bibb County (HB911, Bond #50, 2022 Session) and reduce the associated funds for debt service.

State General Funds

($578,500)

368.1000 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,161,136,078 $1,051,936,280
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,177,982,666

$1,134,189,035 $1,024,989,237
$109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,151,035,623

Appropriation (HB 915)
$1,128,458,765 $1,117,095,409 $1,019,258,967 $1,007,895,611
$109,199,798 $109,199,798 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,145,305,353 $1,133,941,997

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1969

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$81,140,826 $81,140,826 $81,140,826

$81,140,826 $81,140,826 $81,140,826

$81,140,826 $81,140,826 $81,140,826

$81,140,826 $81,140,826 $81,140,826

369.1 Deauthorize $2,000,000 in 5-year unissued bonds from FY2024 for the Office of Secretary of State for the purpose of financing projects and facilities through the purchase of replacement elections equipment (HB19, Bond 376.531, 2023 Session) and reduce the associated funds for debt service.

State General Funds

($478,400)

($478,400)

($478,400)

($478,400)

369.2 Deauthorize $2,500,000 in 5-year unissued bonds from FY2023 for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of financing projects and facilities through the design of a new GBI Medical Examiner Building, Macon, Bibb County (HB911, Bond #50, 2022 Session) and reduce the associated funds for debt service. (CC:NO; Reflect in General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Issued program)

State General Funds

($578,500)

$0

369.1000 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,662,426 $80,662,426 $80,662,426

$80,662,426 $80,662,426 $80,662,426

Appropriation (HB 915)
$80,083,926 $80,662,426 $80,083,926 $80,662,426 $80,083,926 $80,662,426

[Bond 376.101] From State General Funds, $3,384,570 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $37,275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.102] From State General Funds, $2,818,432 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $31,040,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.103] From State General Funds, $10,038,394 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $110,555,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

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shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.104] From State General Funds, $3,718,260 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $40,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.105] From State General Funds, $1,326,364 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,545,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.106] From State General Funds, $437,202 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,815,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.107] From State General Funds, $47,627 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $485,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.108] From State General Funds, $3,176,544 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $22,820,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [Bond 376.109] From State General Funds, $239,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.110] From State General Funds, $264,316 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,105,000 in principal amount of General

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Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.111] From State General Funds, $208,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [Bond 376.203] From State General Funds, $550,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.204] From State General Funds, $1,525,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $16,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.205] From State General Funds, $4,900,671 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $49,905,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.206] From State General Funds, $3,368,260 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $34,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.207] From State General Funds, $2,926,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $29,800,000 in

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principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.208] From State General Funds, $191,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.209] From State General Funds, $334,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.210] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.211] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.212] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.213] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal

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amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.214] From State General Funds, $859,924 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,595,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.216] From State General Funds, $169,886 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,730,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.217] From State General Funds, $69,722 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $710,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.218] From State General Funds, $24,550 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.219] From State General Funds, $454,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.220] From State General Funds, $430,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in

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principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.221] From State General Funds, $454,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.222] From State General Funds, $744,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.223] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.224] From State General Funds, $153,452 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,690,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.225] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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1975

[Bond 376.226] From State General Funds, $104,420 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.227] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.228] From State General Funds, $81,720 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.230] From State General Funds, $15,890 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $175,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.231] From State General Funds, $45,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.232] From State General Funds, $45,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.234] From State General Funds, $90,800 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal

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amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.235] From State General Funds, $635,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.236] From State General Funds, $488,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.237] From State General Funds, $81,720 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.252] From State General Funds, $59,780 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.253] From State General Funds, $158,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.254] From State General Funds, $374,540 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,535,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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1977

[Bond 376.255] From State General Funds, $1,239,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,080,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.258] From State General Funds, $1,404,260 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $14,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.259] From State General Funds, $294,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.261] From State General Funds, $329,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.302] From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.331] From State General Funds, $766,942 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,810,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.341] From State General Funds, $88,530 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement,

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or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $975,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.351] From State General Funds, $121,992 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $510,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.352] From State General Funds, $182,054 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,005,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.353] From State General Funds, $116,678 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,285,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.361] From State General Funds, $1,309,620 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Supervision by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,475,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.371] From State General Funds, $2,360,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $26,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.372] From State General Funds, $2,844,088 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,890,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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1979

[Bond 376.391] From State General Funds, $363,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.392] From State General Funds, $1,089,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.401] From State General Funds, $123,188 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.402] From State General Funds, $214,084 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $895,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.403] From State General Funds, $154,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.404] From State General Funds, $143,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.411] From State General Funds, $932,970 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.412] From State General Funds, $2,469,740 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,325,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.431] From State General Funds, $3,181,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.432] From State General Funds, $68,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.433] From State General Funds, $59,474 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $655,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.434] From State General Funds, $27,508 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $115,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.435] From State General Funds, $1,220,806 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,445,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.436] From State General Funds, $163,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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1981

facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.437] From State General Funds, $458,086 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,045,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.438] From State General Funds, $80,132 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $335,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.439] From State General Funds, $38,272 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $160,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.516] From State General Funds, $222,460 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.511] From State General Funds, $27,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.512] From State General Funds, $191,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.513] From State General Funds, $59,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.514] From State General Funds, $47,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.515] From State General Funds, $19,522 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $215,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.501] From State General Funds, $961,584 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,020,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.471] From State General Funds, $81,720 is specifically appropriated for the Office of the Governor for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.491] From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Labor by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal,

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necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.531] From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.602] From State General Funds, $705,640 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.601] From State General Funds, $140,740 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.631] From State General Funds, $1,952,000 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.581] From State General Funds, $1,313,422 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, local authorities, and other local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems or for regional or multijurisdictional solid waste recycling or solid waste facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $14,465,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.611] From State General Funds, $1,393,780 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $15,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond 376.612] From State General Funds, $424,580 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,775,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond 376.613] From State General Funds, $381,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.614] From State General Funds, $589,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.621] From State General Funds, $814,930 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,975,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond 376.681] From State General Funds, $1,080,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Stone Mountain Memorial Association by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Section 52: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2023-2024 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 264, 261, Act No. 351, 2023 Regular Session, H.B. 19), and which amended reads as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:"376.531 BOND: Office of the Secretary of State: $2,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 6.25%: Purchase replacement elections equipment. From State General Funds, $478,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Office of Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment

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or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months."
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2022-2023 (Ga. L. 2022, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 168, 164, Act No. 865, 2022 Regular Session, H.B. 911), and which amended reads as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:"[Bond # 50] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months."
Section 53: Salary Adjustments The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) A general cost-of-living adjustment of $2,000 for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
2.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment authorized by O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) for each state officer whose salary is set by Code Sections 45-7-4(a), in an amount of $2,000 per year as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget according to O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), with members of the General Assembly subject to the further provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) as to amount and effective date; (b) To provide for increases of up to $2,000 for other department heads and officers whose salary is not set by statute; (c) Subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), the amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items,(a) to provide for a $2,000 increase across the state salary schedule of the State Board of Education through a $2,000 increase in the state base salary. This proposed $2,000 salary improvement is in addition to the salary increases awarded to certificated personnel through normal progression on the teacher salary schedule for the State Board of Education. This Item includes as well, and without limitation, teachers and administrators in state agencies whose salaries, by the authority of addenda to the Statewide Salary Plan, are determined from the State Salary Schedule of the State

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Board of Education. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of September 1, 2023;
(b) To provide for a 5.1% increase in funding for salaries for all local nutrition workers; a 5.1% increase in the state base salary for local school bus drivers; a 5.1% increase for school nurses; and a 5.1% increase for Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) employees. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 salary increase for teachers and assistant teachers within the Department of Early Care and Learning. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and non-academic personnel of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 cost-of-living adjustment for public librarians funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above and administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a $2,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
8.) After Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to Prosecuting Attorneys, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, Georgia Drug and Narcotics Agency, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Public Defender Council, Department of Community Supervision, Department of Revenue, Secretary of State, Department of Driver Services, Department of Public Safety, State Board of Pardons and Paroles, Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor, and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2023.
9.) After Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2024.

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1987

Section 54: Refunds In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 55: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year under existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State Fiscal Year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, then there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency, or institution involved an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full, and the lease payment shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 56: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations in this Act consist of the amount stated in the right-most column, for each line at the lowest level of detail for the fund source categories, "Total State Funds" and "Total Federal Funds," under a caption beginning with a program or special project number that has a 1000 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 51 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.
Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 1000 after the decimal (001 through 999) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the right-most column are for informational purposes only. The summary and lowest level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total IntraState Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total Continuation" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 52, 53, 54 and 55 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.

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Section 57: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Capital Construction Projects," "Capital Maintenance Projects," and "Local Road Assistance Administration" programs of the Department of Transportation, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Airport Aid," "Ports and Waterways," and "Rail" programs of the Department of Transportation, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 20 percent (20%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.

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1989

For purposes of the appropriations for the "HOPE Grant," "HOPE High School Equivalency Exam," "HOPE Scholarships Private Schools," and "HOPE Scholarships Public Schools" programs of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the four programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
Part II: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
Part III: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative Hatchett of the 155th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 915.

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

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 169, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

Pursuant to Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII (b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Representative Hatchett of the 155th moved that HB 915 be immediately transmitted to the Governor.

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

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

On the motion, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The following communication was received:

February 26, 2024

Clerk's Office House of Representatives

The Honorable Brian Kemp Governor of the State of Georgia Room 201, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

1991
Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

1992

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Dear Governor Kemp,

On February 26, 2024, the House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 915 by Representative Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th, and Hatchett of the 155th;

A Bill to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023.

Pursuant to Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII (b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by a vote of 170 yeas, 0 nays, the House, on this day, ordered HB 915 be immediately transmitted to the Governor. A copy of the Roll Call is attached.

Respectfully,

/s/ William L. Reilly Clerk of the House

Attachment

cc: The Honorable Jon Burns, Speaker of the House The Honorable Burt Jones, Lieutenant Governor The Honorable Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of the Senate Mr. David Cook, Secretary of the Senate Ms. Betsy Howerton, Legislative Counsel

RCS #545

GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 915

2024 Regular Session

02/26/24 1:31 PM

170 YEAS

0 NAYS

5 EXC

5 N/V

Immediately Transmit to Governor

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1993

Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

Representative Jasperse of the 11th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation and recommitted to the Committee on Transportation:

HB 1312. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Hagan of the 156th and McCollum of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to regulation and taxation of electricity used as motor fuel and electric vehicle charging stations, approved May 2, 2023, (Ga. L. 2023, p. 376/SB 146), so as to extend the effective date of provisions relative to regulative authority of the Department of Agriculture and revenue and taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Williamson of the 112th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:

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HB 1023. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Crowe of the 118th, Silcox of the 53rd, Hilton of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to match the rate of the tax imposed on corporations to that imposed on individual taxpayers; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to repeal the corporate net worth tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Parsons of the 44th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1406. By Representative Parsons of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to require certain electric suppliers to provide certain information on customer billing notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
Representative LaHood of the 175th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1995

HB 1407. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Anderson of the 10th and Prince of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coordinated and comprehensive planning and service delivery by counties and municipalities, so as to revise provisions for establishing, negotiating, reviewing, revising, and filing local government service delivery strategies; to require the development of statewide mapping standards; to revise the dispute resolution process; to revise provisions related to sanctions; to require and limit the promulgation of certain rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Representative Lott of the 131st asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1408. By Representatives Lott of the 131st, Jasperse of the 11th, Clark of the 100th, Hawkins of the 27th and Paris of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, so as to add ulcerative colitis as a condition for which low THC oil may be used for treatment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
Representative Leverett of the 123rd asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:

1996

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HB 1409. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Newton of the 127th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to limit liability for mental health care providers under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to limit liability for punitive damages; to provide for applicability; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
Representative Efstration of the 104th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1410. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing generally, so as to establish a stable housing accountability program; to provide for an application process and minimum standards; to provide for the use of certain funds; to provide for disbursements; to require contracts and assurances; to revise means of appointment to the commission; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for a performance audit by the state auditor on public spending on homeless programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
Representative Gaines of the 120th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens N Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 98, nays 70.

The motion was lost.

Pursuant to Rule 57, Representative Jones of the 25th moved that the House disagree with the recommendation by the Committee on Judiciary that the following Bill of the House Do Not Pass:

HB 1244. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Gunter of the 8th, Powell of the 33rd, Wiedower of the 121st, Hilton of the 48th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to provide for the establishment of dispute financing provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for

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definitions; to provide for conflicts of interest in certain circumstances; to provide for financier limitations; to provide for certain disclosures with foreign entities; to provide for indemnification by dispute financiers; to provide for penalties; to provide for application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker referred the motion to the Committee on Rules.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1172. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Rhodes of the 124th, Leverett of the 123rd, Smith of the 70th and Williams of the 168th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to remove references to the public trust doctrine; to provide that members of the public have the right to use all navigable streams as highways and for hunting and fishing; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to remove references to the public trust doctrine; to provide that members of the public have the right to use all navigable streams for passage and for hunting and fishing; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, is amended in Code Section 44-8-5, relating to rights of adjoining landowners in navigable streams, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c)(1) The General Assembly finds that the state procured ownership of all navigable stream beds within its jurisdiction upon statehood and, as sovereign, is trustee of its peoples' rights to use and enjoy all navigable streams capable of use for fishing, hunting, passage, navigation, commerce, and transportation, pursuant to the common law public trust doctrine. The state continues to hold title to all such stream beds, except where

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title in a private party originates from a valid Crown or state grant before 1863. The General Assembly further finds that, by the common law, the citizens of this state have an inherent right to use for passage and for hunting and fishing all navigable streams from low-water mark to low-water mark. The General Assembly further finds that the public retained the aforementioned rights under such doctrine right even where private title to beds of navigable streams originates from a valid grant, but in such cases, the public's right is limited to only using such navigable streams for passage and for hunting and fishing. (2) Nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed to permit entry upon privately owned land adjacent to navigable streams."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell E Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse N Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch E Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper N Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 107, nays 60.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 927. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Efstration of the 104th, Anderson of the 10th, Cannon of the 172nd and Sainz of the 180th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, so as to authorize fluorescent pink hunting outer garments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, so as to revise provisions concerning hunting; to extend an exception for the use of air guns to hunt wildlife; to authorize fluorescent pink hunting outer garments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, is amended in Code Section 27-3-4, relating to legal weapons for hunting wildlife generally, use of silencers and suppressors prohibited, and penalty for violations, by revising paragraph (9) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(9) For purposes of this subsection, the term 'air gun' means any pistol, handgun, or shoulder-held device, each of not less than 0.30 caliber, or air bow that propels a projectile in the form of a slug, shot, or arrow equipped with a broadhead utilizing unignited compressed air or gas. Air guns are legal weapons for hunting big game only during primitive weapon hunts, primitive weapon seasons, and firearm seasons. This paragraph shall stand repealed effective July 1, 2025 2028, unless continued in effect by the General Assembly prior to that date. At its 2025 2028 regular session, the

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General Assembly shall review this paragraph to determine whether it should be continued in effect."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 27-3-24, relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful to hunt, or engage in the hunting of, feral hogs: (1) Upon the lands of another or enter upon the lands of another in pursuit of feral hogs without first obtaining permission from the landowner or lessee of such land or the lessee of the game rights of such land; (2) Upon any land which is posted without having the permission required by paragraph (1) of this subsection in writing and carried upon the person; or (3) During the firearms deer season unless the hunter and each person accompanying the hunter are wearing a total of at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material as an outer garment and such material or garment is worn above the waistline, and may include a head covering."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 27-3-25, relating to hunting bears and required outer garments, as follows:
"27-3-25. It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt bears or for any person to accompany another person hunting bears unless each person shall wear a total of at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material as an outer garment during firearms and primitive weapons seasons. Such clothing must be worn above the waistline and may include a head covering."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 27-3-40, relating to required clothing, as follows:
"27-3-40. It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt deer or for any person to accompany another person hunting deer during the firearms deer season unless each person shall wear a total of at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material as an outer garment. Such clothing must be worn above the waistline and may include a head covering."
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1078. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 127th, Washburn of the 144th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to services for the aging, so as create a new adult day center licensure exclusion; to authorize the Department of

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Community Health to establish and implement the Georgia Program of AllInclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) as part of the state's medical assistance program; to provide for definitions; to exempt PACE organizations from the requirement to obtain a certificate of authority as a health maintenance organization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart
Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1218. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Wade of the 9th, Gunter of the 8th, Oliver of the 82nd and Evans of the 57th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to probate, so as to provide notice to beneficiaries of a testate estate; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to probate, so as to provide notice to beneficiaries of a testate estate; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to probate, is amended by revising Code Section 53-5-8, relating to notice to beneficiary provided by personal representative and representation for beneficiaries, as follows:
"53-5-8. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'beneficiary' means a person, including a trust, that is designated in a will to take an interest in real or personal property; that has a present interest, including, but not limited to, a vested remainder interest, but not including a trust beneficiary where there is a trustee who is not also the personal representative required to give notice; and whose identity and whereabouts are known or may be determined by reasonable diligence. Within six months from the date of qualification of the first personal representative of a testate estate to serve, such personal representative shall have a duty to notify the beneficiaries of such testate estate of the probate of the will and the name and mailing address of such personal representative; provided, however, that notice shall not be required to be given to any beneficiary who:
(1) Has waived such right to notification in writing; (2) Acknowledged service of and assented to the petition to probate the will, if such personal representative was a petitioner; or (3) Is such personal representative.

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(b) Within 30 days following the issuance of letters testamentary or letters of administration with the will annexed to the personal representative of a testate estate, such personal representative shall send to all beneficiaries by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, with return receipt requested, to his or her last known address a notice informing such beneficiaries of the issuance of such letters to the personal representative and providing the name, mailing address, and telephone number of such personal representative. Provided, however, that notice shall not be required to any beneficiary who has waived such right to notification in writing. Within 60 days following the issuance of such letters, such personal representative shall file with the probate court true and correct copies of such waivers and notices, the return receipts for each, and, with respect to any such beneficiary whose identity and whereabouts are unknown, an affidavit of diligent search attesting under oath to the efforts of such personal representative to identify and locate such beneficiary. (c) A personal representative who, without sufficient cause, either fails to provide accurate information regarding such personal representative's name, mailing address, and telephone number within five business days of a request for such information by a beneficiary or by the probate court or otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (b) (a) of this Code section, may be cited to appear and show cause as to why the personal representative's letters should not be revoked in the same manner as pursuant to Code Section 53-6-53. (c) Where there is a trust that is a beneficiary of a testate estate and each trustee is also a personal representative of such testate estate, the notice required in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be given to and may be waived by each beneficiary of such trust to whom income or principal is required or authorized in the trustee's discretion to be distributed currently. For purposes of this Code section, a trust beneficiary may be represented as provided in Code Section 53-12-8. (d) For purposes of this Code section, a trust beneficiary may be represented as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-7-50. Nothing in this Code section shall alter or affect any time period established by Code Section 53-7-42, subsection (d) of Code Section 53-8-15, or other applicable law."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1237. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Dickey of the 145th, Meeks of the 178th, Campbell of the 171st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-8-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding agricultural commodity commissions, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper
Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart
Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 808. By Representatives Cheokas of the 151st, Yearta of the 152nd, Mathiak of the 74th, Ridley of the 6th, Powell of the 33rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions and deferral, so as to increase a statewide ad valorem tax exemption for tangible personal property; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to

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provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions and deferral, so as to increase a statewide ad valorem tax exemption for tangible personal property; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions and deferral, is amended by revising Code Section 48-5-42.1, relating to personal property tax exemption for property valued at $7,500.00 or less, as follows:
"48-5-42.1. (a) It is the intent of this Code section to exempt from the payment of ad valorem taxation certain tangible personal property on which the tax due does not exceed the reasonable cost of administering and collecting the tax. (b) All tangible personal property of a taxpayer, except motor vehicles, trailers, and mobile homes, shall be exempt from all ad valorem taxation if the actual fair market value of the total amount of taxable tangible personal property owned by the taxpayer within the county, as determined by the board of tax assessors, does not exceed $7,500.00 $20,000.00."
SECTION 2. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section II, Paragraph II(a)(1) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
SECTION 3. The Secretary of State shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the entire state for approval or rejection. The Secretary of State shall conduct such election on November 5, 2024, and shall issue the call and conduct such election as provided by general law. The Secretary of State shall

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cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of each county in the state. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Do you approve the Act that increases an exemption from property tax for ( ) NO all tangible personal property from $7,500.00 to $20,000.00?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 2025. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following such election date. It shall be the duty of each county election superintendent to certify the results thereof to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 4. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell E Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye N Olaleye Y Oliver N Panitch E Paris N Park

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran

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N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin
Martinez

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 125, nays 42.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1090. By Representatives Newton of the 127th, Wiedower of the 121st, Gullett of the 19th, Crowe of the 118th and Hutchinson of the 106th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to expand the tax credit for contributions to foster child support organizations to allow such organizations to include as qualified expenditures wraparound and mentorship services for justice involved youth; to expand the wraparound services that are qualified expenditures; to provide for such tax credits to be used by certain insurance companies against certain tax liability; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for reporting requirements; to remove the prohibition of allowing such a tax credit for qualified contributions that were utilized as a deduction or exemption from taxable income; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to expand the tax credit for contributions to foster child support organizations to allow such organizations to include as qualified expenditures wraparound

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and mentorship services for justice involved youth; to expand the wraparound services that are qualified expenditures; to provide for such tax credits to be used by certain insurance companies against certain tax liability; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for reporting requirements; to remove the prohibition of allowing such a tax credit for qualified contributions that were utilized as a deduction or exemption from taxable income; to provide for definitions; to provide for information sharing and limitations thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by revising Code Section 48-7-29.24, relating to tax credits for contributions to foster child support organizations, as follows:
"48-7-29.24. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Aging foster children' means: (A) Foster children aged 16 through 18 that would benefit based on projected status at age 18, as determined by the division; and (B) Former former foster children up to and including age 21, or age 25 if legally possible, who have not been adopted or reunited with families were: (A) In foster care for at least six months after reaching the age of 14 and who have not been or were not adopted or reunited with family prior to reaching the age of 18; (B) Adopted after reaching the age of 14; or (C) In foster care for at least six months after reaching the age of 14 and: (i) Meet the definition of "homeless children and youths" pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 11434a(2), the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act; or (ii) Qualify by reason of low income for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
(2) 'Aging-out program' means a program with the primary function of supporting aging foster children and justice involved youth. (2.1) 'Business enterprise' means any insurance company or the headquarters of any insurance company required to pay the tax provided for in Code Section 33-8-4. (3) 'Division' means the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (4) 'Foster child support organization' means:
(A) The aging-out program of the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation; (B) The aging-out program of the University System of Georgia Foundation, provided that such program is certified by the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget as an aging-out program; or

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(C) Any domestic nonprofit corporation which maintains nonprofit status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and tax exempt status under Code Section 48-7-25, that has the primary function of:
(i) Operating an aging-out program or operating as or supporting a Georgia licensed child-placing agency; or (ii) Disbursing funds directly to one or more of the entities identified in subparagraphs (A) or (B) or division (C)(i) of this paragraph. (4.1) 'Justice involved youth' means children and youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who: (A) Were previously or are currently committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice pursuant to a court order as authorized by paragraph (11) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-601; and (B) As a result of such commitment, have been previously placed or are currently placed in a nonsecure facility or community setting. (4.2) 'Mentorship services' means support services directly provided to an aging foster child or justice involved youth by a mentor, such as role modeling, informal counseling, guiding, motivating, and sharing time together. (5) 'Qualified contributions' means the preapproved contribution of funds made during the taxable year by a taxpayer or business enterprise to a qualified organization under the terms and conditions of this Code section. (6) 'Qualified expenditures' means expenditures made by a qualified organization for: (A) The costs associated with tuition waivers granted pursuant to Code Section 203-660; (B) Wraparound services for individuals aging foster children and justice involved youth who are: (1) Enrolled in attending a public postsecondary educational institution under a waiver granted pursuant to Code Section 20-3-660; or (2) Enrolled in a program to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent; (3) Enrolled in a recognized vocational school; or (4) Participating in a registered apprenticeship program, provided that the participant and the organization for which the participant is an apprentice document that the participant is compliant with the rules of the apprenticeship program. (C) Mentorship services provided to aging foster children and justice involved youth, provided that such expenditures shall not include: (1) Compensation for a single mentor which exceeds no mentor shall be compensated in excess of $100.00 per month for an aging foster child or justice involved youth or $500.00 $1,200.00 per year for any aging foster child or justice involved youth; or (2) Payments made to employees of a qualified organization who perform duties other than providing mentorship services for the organization. (7) 'Qualified organization' means a foster child support organization that has been certified and listed by the division pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section.

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(8) 'Wraparound services' means services provided directly to aging foster children or justice involved youth to support their education through high school completion, vocational, and postsecondary education services, housing services, vocation services, medical services, counseling services, mentorship services, nutrition services, transportation services, or and up to $150.00 $200.00 per month in direct cash payments for use on personal necessities. (b)(1) The aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $20 million per calendar year. (2) Subject to the aggregate limit provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection and the limitations of subsection (b.1) of this Code section, each:
(A) Taxpayer taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for qualified contributions made by the taxpayer on or after January 1, 2023, as follows:
(A)(i) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, the actual amount of qualified contributions made; (B)(ii) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, the actual amount of qualified contributions made; (C)(iii) Anything to the contrary contained in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph notwithstanding, in the case of an individual taxpayer who is a member of a limited liability company duly formed under state law, a shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or a partner in a partnership, the actual amount of qualified contributions it made; provided, however, that tax credits pursuant to this paragraph shall only be allowed for the portion of the income on which such tax was actually paid by such member of the limited liability company, shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or partner in a partnership; or (D)(iv) A corporation or other entity not provided for in subparagraphs (A) divisions (i) through (C) (iii) of this paragraph subparagraph shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter, for qualified contributions in an amount not to exceed the actual amount of qualified contributions made. (B) Business enterprise shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by Code Section 33-8-4 in an amount equal to its qualified contributions. (b.1) For the period beginning on January 1 and ending on June 30 of each year, an individual taxpayer shall not be allowed a credit for contributions, and the commissioner shall not preapprove any contributions, that exceed the following limits: (1) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, $2,500.00; (2) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, $5,000.00; (3) In the case of an individual who is a member of a limited liability company duly formed under state law, a shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or a partner in a partnership, $5,000.00; or (4) In the case of a corporation or other entity not provided for in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection, 10 percent of such entity's income tax liability. (b.2) For the period beginning on July 1 and ending on December 31 of each year, to the extent that the total amount of tax credits authorized by subsection (b) of this Code

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section has not been reached, the commissioner shall preapprove, deny, or prorate additional requested amounts on a first come, first served basis and shall provide notice to such taxpayer and the qualified organization of such preapproval, denial, or proration. (c) Not later than October 1, 2022, the The commissioner shall establish a page on the department's website for the purpose of implementing this Code section. Such page shall contain, at a minimum:
(1) A link to the division's web based application for certification as a qualified organization as provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section; (2) The current list of all qualified organizations; (3) The total amount of tax credits remaining and available for preapproval for each year; (4) A web based method for taxpayers or business enterprises seeking the preapproval status for contributions; and (5) The information received by the department from each qualified organization pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (g) except for division (g)(1)(B)(iv) of this Code section. (d)(1) The division shall establish and maintain a web based application process for the purpose of certifying foster child support organizations as qualified organizations. At a minimum such application created by the division shall include an agreement submitted by the applicant to fully comply with the terms and conditions of this Code section. (2) The division shall certify any valid foster child support organization as a qualified organization upon successful completion of such application process. (3) The division shall certify any foster child support organization operating as a Georgia licensed child-placing agency as a qualified organization within ten days of receipt of a written request or application. (4) The division shall accept a first round of applications for certification as qualified organizations by October 1, 2022, and shall certify and notify such applicants of the division's decision on or before November 30, 2022. Thereafter the division shall establish a process for rolling applications and certifications. (e)(1) Prior to making a contribution to any qualified organization, the taxpayer or business enterprise shall electronically notify the department, in a manner specified by the commissioner, of the total amount of contribution that such taxpayer or business enterprise intends to make to such qualified organization. (2) Within 30 days after receiving a request for preapproval of contributions, the commissioner shall preapprove, deny, or prorate requested amounts on a first come, first served basis and shall provide notice to such taxpayer or business enterprise and the qualified organization of such preapproval, denial, or proration. Such notices shall not require any signed release or notarized approval by the taxpayer or business enterprise. The preapproval of contributions by the commissioner shall be based solely on the availability of tax credits subject to the aggregate total limit established under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section.

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(3) Within 60 days after receiving the preapproval notice issued by the commissioner pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the taxpayer or business enterprise shall contribute the preapproved amount to the qualified organization or such preapproved contribution amount shall expire. The commissioner shall not include such expired amounts in determining the remaining amount available under the aggregate limit for the respective calendar year. (f)(1) Each qualified organization shall issue to each contributor a letter of confirmation of contribution, which shall include the taxpayer's or business enterprise's name, address, tax identification number, the amount of the qualified contribution, the date of the qualified contribution, and the total amount of the credit allowed to the taxpayer or business enterprise.
(2)(A) In order for a taxpayer or business enterprise to claim the tax credit allowed under this Code section, all such applicable letters as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be attached to the taxpayer's tax return or a business enterprise's tax return provided for in Code Section 33-8-6. (B) If When the taxpayer files an electronic return, such confirmation shall only be required to be electronically attached to the return if the Internal Revenue Service allows such attachments to be affixed and transmitted to the department. In any such event, the taxpayer shall maintain such confirmation and such confirmation shall only be made available to the commissioner upon request. (C) With respect to a business enterprise's tax return provided for in Code Section 33-8-6, the Commissioner of Insurance is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the manner in which such letters of confirmation of donations shall be filed in the case of tax returns filed electronically. (3) The commissioner shall allow tax credits for any preapproved contributions made to a qualified organization at the time the contributions were made if such organization was a qualified organization at the time of the commissioner's preapproval of the contributions and the taxpayer or business enterprise has otherwise complied with this Code section. (g)(1) Each qualified organization shall annually submit to the department no later than May 15 July 15 of each year: (A) A complete copy of its IRS Form 990 including applicable attachments, or for any qualified organization that is not required by federal law to file an IRS Form 990, such organization shall submit to the commissioner equivalent information on a form prescribed by the commissioner; provided, however, that, if the organization's IRS Form 990 is not prepared by the filing deadline, the organization shall provide such form at the same time it submits such form to the Internal Revenue Service; and (B) A report detailing the contributions received during the calendar year pursuant to this Code section on a date determined by, and on a form provided by, the commissioner which shall include:
(i) The total number and dollar value of individual contributions and tax credits approved. Individual contributions shall include contributions made by those filing

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income tax returns as a single individual or head of household and those filing joint returns; (ii) The total number and dollar value of corporate contributions and tax credits approved; (iii) The total number and dollar value of all qualified expenditures made; and (iv) A list of contributors, including the dollar value of each contribution and the dollar value of each approved tax credit; and (v) An accounting of the funds withheld from qualified contributions demonstrating that no more than 20 percent of such funds were withheld from qualified expenditures, as required by subparagraph (j)(1)(a) of this Code section. (2) Except for the information published in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section, all information or reports relative to this Code section that were provided by qualified organizations to the department shall be confidential taxpayer information, governed by Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, whether such information relates to the contributor or the qualified organization. (h) By April 1 of each year each qualified organization shall publicly post on its website in a prominent place a copy of its prior year's annual budget containing the total amount of funds received from all sources relative to the amount of qualified contributions it received and the total amount and a description of how such contributions were utilized. (i)(1) A taxpayer or business enterprise shall not be allowed to designate or direct the taxpayer's or business enterprise's qualified contributions to any particular purpose or for the direct benefit of any particular individual. (2) A taxpayer or business enterprise that operates, owns, or is a subsidiary of an association, organization, or other entity that contracts directly with a qualified organization shall not be eligible for tax credits allowed under this Code section for contributions made to such qualified organization. (3) In soliciting contributions, no person shall represent or direct that, in exchange for making qualified contributions to any qualified organization, a taxpayer or business enterprise shall receive any direct or particular benefit. The status as a qualified organization shall be revoked for any qualified organization determined to be in violation of this paragraph and shall not be renewed for at least two years. (j)(1)(A) Each qualified organization shall use at least 80 percent of the funds received by it from qualified contributions to make qualified expenditures. Each qualified organization shall maintain accurate and current records of all expenditures of such funds and provide such records to the commissioner upon his or her request. In no event shall a qualified organization retain for its own use or apply to its overhead or administrative expenses more than 20 percent of the funds received pursuant to this Code section. (B) No foster child support organization that meets only the definition of such term as provided in division (a)(4)(C)(ii) of this Code section shall retain more than 2.5 percent of qualified contributions for itself for any reason and shall only serve to pass all of its qualified contributions to one or more qualified organizations that are foster

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child support organizations as such term is defined in subparagraphs (a)(4)(A), (a)(4)(B), or division (a)(4)(C)(i) of this Code section. (2) A qualified organization that fails to comply with any of the requirements under this Code section shall be given written notice by the department of such failure to comply by certified mail and shall have 90 days from the receipt of such notice to correct all deficiencies. (3) Upon failure to correct all deficiencies within 90 days, the department shall revoke the foster child support organization's status as a qualified organization and such entity shall be immediately removed from the department's list of organizations. All applications for preapproval of tax credits for contributions to such foster child support organization under this Code section made on or after the date of such removal shall be rejected. (4) Each foster child support organization that has had its status revoked and has been delisted pursuant to this Code section, shall immediately cease all expenditures of funds received relative to this Code section, and shall transfer all of such funds that are not yet expended, to a properly operating qualified organization within 30 calendar days of its removal from the department's list of qualified organizations. (k)(1) No credit shall be allowed under this Code section to a taxpayer for any amount of qualified contributions that were utilized as deductions or exemptions from taxable income. (2) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability or such business enterprise's state insurance premium tax liability owed pursuant to Code Section 33-8-4. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer or business enterprise against the succeeding five years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer or business enterprise against prior years' tax liability. (l) The chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee and the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Appropriations shall have the authority to request an audit concerning this Code section as a whole or of any one or more qualified organizations. The commissioner, the state auditor, each qualified organization, each aging-out program, and the director of the division shall cooperate to the full extent necessary to conduct such audits. (m) At the discretion of the commissioner or the director of the division, any suspected misuse of funds contributed or expended pursuant to this Code section shall be forwarded to the Attorney General for investigation and prosecution. (n) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-7-60, relating to confidentiality of tax information, exceptions, authorized inspection by certain officials, furnishing information to local tax authorities, furnishing information to nonofficials, conditions, and effect of Code section, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(d.1) The commissioner shall be authorized in his or her sole discretion to share information necessary to efficiently administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of tax credit administration when another state agency has statutory authority to administer such tax credits. Any confidential information furnished pursuant to this Code section shall retain its character as confidential and privileged information. Any person who divulges confidential information obtained pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the same penalties as provided under Code Section 48-7-61 for unlawful divulgence of confidential taxpayer information."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook

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Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1028. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Cooper of the 45th, Dempsey of the 13th, Hilton of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to repeal the requirement of screening of public school children for scoliosis; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise the state health officer's authorization to issue standing orders; to repeal provisions relating to the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program; to revise a definition; to repeal provisions relating to a pilot program for preexposure prophylaxis drug assistance or services; to repeal provisions relating to control of mass gatherings; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to repeal a provision requiring the Department of Public Health to inspect facilities; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise the state health officer's authorization to issue standing orders; to repeal provisions relating to the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program; to revise a definition; to repeal provisions relating to a pilot program for preexposure prophylaxis drug assistance or services; to repeal provisions relating to control of mass gatherings; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to repeal a provision requiring the Department of Public Health to inspect facilities; to make

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conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in Chapter 1, relating to general provisions, by revising Code Section 31-1-10, relating to state health officer and duties, as follows:
"31-1-10. (a) The position of state health officer is created. The Governor may appoint the commissioner of public health to serve simultaneously as the state health officer or may appoint another individual to serve as state health officer. Such officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. An individual appointed to serve as state health officer shall be licensed to practice medicine in this state. (b) The state health officer shall:
(1) Perform such health emergency preparedness and response duties as assigned by the Governor; and (2) Be authorized to issue a standing order prescribing an opioid antagonist, as such term is defined in Code Section 26-4-116.2, any of the following on a state-wide basis under conditions that he or she determines to be in the best interest of this state:
(A) Opioid antagonists, as defined in Code Section 26-4-116.2; and (B) Post-exposure prophylaxis drugs for the prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Chapter 2A, relating to the department of public health, by repealing Code Section 31-2A-14, relating to Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program, advisory committee, administration of authorized grant programs, and grant criteria, and by designating said Code section as reserved.
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Chapter 17, relating to control of sexually transmitted diseases, by revising Code Section 31-17-1, relating to enumeration of diseases deemed dangerous to public health, as follows:
"31-17-1. As used in this chapter, the term 'sexually transmitted diseases' means syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and any other diseases that the Department of Public Health, through rule or regulation, declares Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chancroid, hereinafter referred to as sexually transmitted diseases, are declared to be contagious, infectious, communicable, and dangerous to the public health."

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SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Chapter 17A, relating to control of HIV, by repealing Code Section 31-17A-4, relating to a pilot program for preexposure prophylaxis drug assistance or services.
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Chapter 21, relating to dead bodies, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-21-3, relating to death of person with infectious or communicable disease, required reporting procedures, confidentiality, disclosure, and penalties, as follows:
"(3) Any sexually transmitted disease enumerated as defined in Code Section 31-17-1; or"
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by repealing Chapter 27, relating to control of mass gatherings, and by designating said chapter as reserved.
SECTION 7. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended in Article 1 of Chapter 1, relating to inmate policies, by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 42-1-7, relating to notification to transporting law enforcement agency of inmate's or patient's infectious or communicable disease, as follows:
"(a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'infectious or communicable disease' shall include infectious hepatitis, tuberculosis, influenza, measles, chicken pox, meningitis, HIV as defined in Code Section 31-22-9.1, or any sexually transmitted disease enumerated as defined in Code Section 31-17-1."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Chapter 4, relating to jails, by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 42-4-32, relating to sanitation and health requirements, as follows:
"(c) Sanitation inspections of both facilities and inmates shall be made as frequently as is necessary to ensure against the presence of unsanitary conditions. An official from the Department of Public Health or an officer designated by the commissioner of public health shall inspect the facilities at least once every three months. New inmates should be carefully classified, with adequate separation and treatment given as needed."
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1247. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Jones of the 47th, Lim of the 98th, Rhodes of the 124th, Hilton of the 48th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide for transfer-on-death deeds; to provide for definitions; to provide for execution and recording of such

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deeds; to provide for a deed form; to provide for revocation or changing of grantee beneficiaries; to provide that such deeds shall not be revoked by wills; to provide for taking of interests free and clear of claims; to provide for lapsing of transfers; to provide for record owners to retain title; to provide for joint ownership; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide for transfer-on-death deeds; to provide for definitions; to provide for execution and recording of such deeds; to provide for a deed form; to provide for revocation or changing of grantee beneficiaries; to provide that such deeds shall not be revoked by wills; to provide for taking of interests free and clear of claims; to provide for lapsing of transfers; to provide for record owners to retain title; to provide for joint ownership; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 17
44-17-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Interest in real estate' means any estate or interest in, over or under land, including surface, minerals, structures, fixtures, and easements. (2) 'Joint owner' means a person that owns an interest in real estate as a joint tenant with right of survivorship.
44-17-2. (a) An interest in real estate may be titled in a transfer-on-death form by recording a deed, signed by the record owner of the interest, designating a grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries of the interest. Such deed shall transfer ownership of such interest upon the death of the record owner. A transfer-on-death deed need not be supported by consideration.

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(b) The signature, consent, or agreement of or notice to a grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries of a transfer-on-death deed shall not be required for any purpose during the lifetime of the record owner. (c) To accept real estate pursuant to a transfer-on-death deed, a designated grantee beneficiary shall execute an affidavit affirming:
(1) Verification of the record owner's death; (2) Whether the record owner and the designated grantee beneficiary were married at the time of the record owner's death; and (3) A legal description of the real estate. (d) The designated grantee beneficiary shall attach a copy of the record owner's death certificate to the affidavit provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section. For a record owner's death occurring on or after July 1, 2024, the designated grantee beneficiary shall record such affidavit and related documents with the office of the clerk of superior court of the county where the real estate is located within nine months of the record owner's death or the interest in the property shall revert to the deceased record owner's estate; provided, however, that for a record owner's death occurring before July 1, 2024, such recording of the affidavit provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section and related documents by the designated grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries shall not be subject to the nine-month time limitation.
44-17-3. An interest in real estate may be titled in a transfer-on-death form by executing, acknowledging, and recording in the office of the clerk of superior court of the county where the real estate is located, prior to the death of the record owner, a deed in substantially the following form:
'TRANSFER-ON-DEATH-DEED UNDER O.C.G.A. 44-17-3
___________________ (name of record owner) being of competent mind and having the legal capacity to execute this document, as record owner, transfers on death to ____________________ (name of beneficiary), as grantee beneficiary, the following described interest in real estate: (insert description of the interest in real estate). THIS TRANSFER-ON-DEATH DEED IS REVOCABLE. IT DOES NOT TRANSFER ANY OWNERSHIP UNTIL THE DEATH OF THE RECORD OWNER. IT REVOKES ALL PRIOR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS BY THIS RECORD OWNER FOR THIS INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE. THE GRANTOR HAS THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW OR RESCIND THIS DEED AT ANY TIME. ANY BENEFICIARY NAMED IN THIS DEED IS HEREBY ADVISED THAT THIS DEED MAY BE WITHDRAWN OR RESCINDED WHETHER OR NOT MONEY OR ANY OTHER CONSIDERATION WAS PAID OR GIVEN.
THE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF ___________

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Before me, on this day personally appeared __________, ___________, and ___________, the record owner of the land described in this deed, and the witnesses, respectively, whose names are subscribed below in their respective capacities, and the record owner of the land declared to me and to the witnesses in my presence that the deed is a revocable transfer-on-death of the real estate described therein, and the witnesses declared in the presence of the record owner of the real estate and in my presence that the record owner of the land declared to them that the deed is a revocable transfer-on-death of the real estate described therein and that the record owner of the land wanted each to sign as a witness, and that each witness did sign the same as witness in the presence of the record owner of the land and in my presence.
_______________________ (Name of record owner)
_______________________ (Witness)
_______________________ (Witness)
Subscribed and acknowledged before me by ______________, the record owner of the land, and _____________ and _______________, witnesses, this ___ day of __________ (Month), _____ (Year).
____________________________ (Signature of notary public)
(SEAL)
My commission expires ___________ (date).'
44-17-4. (a) A record owner of an interest in real estate who has titled such interest in a transferon-death deed form and designated a beneficiary or beneficiaries in the manner provided in this chapter may revoke such designation of the grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries at any time prior to the death of such record owner, by executing, acknowledging, and recording in the office of the clerk of superior court of the county where the real estate is located an instrument revoking such designation. The instrument of revocation shall refer to the initial transfer-on-death deed, shall be signed by the record owner or such record owner's duly authorized attorney-in-fact, and such signature shall be attested by an officer as provided in Code Section 44-2-15 and attested by two other witnesses. Such revocation may be included in another deed or other instrument of conveyance that is

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recorded. The signature, consent, or agreement of or notice to the designated grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries to the revocation shall not be required. (b) A record owner of an interest in real estate who has titled such interest in a transferon-death deed form and designated a beneficiary or beneficiaries in accordance with this chapter may change such designation of the grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries at any time prior to the death of such record owner, by executing, acknowledging, and recording in the office of the clerk of superior court of the county where the real estate is located a subsequent transfer-on-death deed in accordance with this chapter. The signature, consent, or agreement of or notice to the designated grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries shall not be required. A subsequent transfer-on-death beneficiary designation revokes all prior designations of grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries by the record owner for the interest in real estate. (c) A transfer-on-death deed executed, acknowledged, and recorded in accordance with this chapter may not be revoked by the provisions of a will.
44-17-5. (a) A grantee beneficiary or the beneficiaries of a transfer-on-death deed shall take the interest in real estate of the record owner at the death of such record owner, free and clear of any claims or interest as to a person who became the spouse of the record owner subsequent to the execution of the transfer-on-death deed, subject to all recorded conveyances, assignments, contracts, mortgages, liens, and security pledges made by the record owner or to which the record owner was subject during the lifetime of such record owner including, but not limited to, any recorded executory contract of sale, option to purchase, lease, license, easement, mortgage, deed of trust or lien, and to any interest conveyed by the record owner that is less than all of the record owner's interest in the property; provided, however, that a nonconsensual lien against the grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries shall not attach to the property until the recording of the affidavit described in Code Section 44-17-2. (b) If one or more of the designated grantee beneficiaries dies prior to the death of the record owner, the transfer to those beneficiaries who predecease the record owner shall lapse and shall be deemed revoked. In the event the grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries are designated in the deed to be joint tenants with right of survivorship, the death of one or more of the designated grantee beneficiaries prior to the death of the record owner shall not invalidate an otherwise validly created joint tenancy estate as to those designated grantee beneficiaries who are living at the time of the death of the record owner.
44-17-6. A record joint owner of an interest in real estate may use the provisions of this chapter to title the interest in a transfer-on-death form; provided, however, that title to the interest shall vest in the designated grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries only if the record joint owner is the last to die of all of the record joint owners of the interest. A deed in a transfer-on-death form shall not sever a joint tenancy.

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44-17-7. A record owner who executes a transfer-on-death deed shall remain the legal and equitable owner until the death of such record owner, and during his or her lifetime shall be considered an absolute owner with regard to creditors and purchasers."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1264. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Jones of the 47th, Jones of the 25th, Erwin of the 32nd, Clark of the 100th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to authorize the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to provide for funding or gifts in kind; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon, C Cannon, P
Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1040. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Williams of the 148th, Barrett of the 24th, McCollum of the 30th, Chastain of the 7th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, so as to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions related to mortgage trigger leads; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 and Article 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act and licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, respectively, so as to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions related to mortgage trigger leads; to provide for definitions; to provide for a remedy; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"10-1-393.20. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:

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(1) 'Mortgage broker' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 7-11000. (2) 'Mortgage lender' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 7-11000. (3) 'Mortgage trigger lead' means a consumer report obtained pursuant to Section 604(c)(1)(B) of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1681b, where the issuance of the report is triggered by an inquiry made with a consumer reporting agency in response to an application for credit. Such term shall not include a consumer report on an applicant obtained by a mortgage lender or mortgage broker with which the applicant has initially applied for credit or which holds or services an existing extension of credit of the applicant who is the subject of the report. (b) When using a mortgage trigger lead to solicit a consumer who has applied for a loan with another mortgage lender or mortgage broker, it shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice to: (1) Fail to state in the initial solicitation that the person is not affiliated with the mortgage lender or broker with which the consumer initially applied; (2) Fail in the initial solicitation to conform to state and federal law relating to prescreened solicitations using consumer reports, including the requirement to make a firm offer of credit to the consumer; (3) Use information regarding consumers who have opted out of the prescreened offers of credit or who have placed their contact information on the federal do-not-call registry; or (4) Solicit a consumer with an offer of certain rates, terms, and costs with the knowledge that the rates, terms, or costs will be subsequently changed to the detriment of the consumer. (c) Failure to comply with the provisions of this Code section shall be considered an unfair or deceptive act or practice which is unlawful and shall therefore be punishable by the provisions of this part."
SECTION 2. Article 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, is amended in Code Section 7-1-1013, relating to prohibition of certain acts, by revising paragraphs (10) and (11) and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(10) Provide an extension of credit or collect a mortgage debt by extortionate means; or (11) Purposely withhold, delete, destroy, or alter information requested by an examiner of the department or make false statements or material misrepresentations to the department or the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry or in connection with any investigation conducted by the department or another governmental agency.; or (12) Engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of Code Section 10-1393.20 of the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.'"

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 1100. By Representatives New of the 64th, Corbett of the 174th, Prince of the 132nd, Smith of the 138th, McClain of the 109th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to authorize the use of electronic notifications and communications by the Department of Revenue to motor vehicle owners relative to motor vehicle registration and certificates of title upon consent; to provide for standards and conditions to obtain such consent; to provide for the issuance of vehicle registration and license plates for government owned vehicles; to provide for exceptions; to revise a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for the establishment of a system for the electronic storage and transfer of certificates of title; to authorize the transfer of certificates of title or granting of security interests therein electronically; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to authorize the use of electronic notifications and communications by the Department of Revenue to motor vehicle owners relative to lapses of motor vehicle insurance coverage and certificates of title upon consent; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards and conditions to obtain such consent; to provide for the issuance of vehicle registration and license plates for government owned vehicles; to provide for exceptions; to revise a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for the establishment of a system for the electronic storage and transfer of certificates of title; to authorize the transfer of certificates of title or granting of security interests therein electronically; to authorize the use of electronic notifications and communications by the Department of Driver Services to drivers' license holders relative to renewal thereof upon consent; to provide for standards and conditions to obtain such consent; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"40-1-9.

(a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:

(1) 'Department' means the Department of Revenue.

(2) 'Owner' means a person having an interest in or title to a vehicle. Such term shall

include a lienholder, security interest holder, and any person entitled to the use or

possession of a vehicle subject to a security interest or lien by another person and

includes a lessee under a lease not intended as security.

(b)(1) Notice required by the department upon an owner of a lapse of minimum motor

vehicle insurance coverage pursuant to Code Section 40-2-137 shall be satisfied by

electronic means when:

(A) The owner consents to receive notifications and communications electronically

pursuant to the conditions set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection; and

(B) The department provides notifications and communications electronically to the

owner 30 days, 20 days, and ten days prior to the date of any suspension.

(2) The department shall be authorized to utilize electronic notifications and

communications pursuant to this subsection for any owner who agrees to a statement

which reads:

'I AGREE TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONICALLY OF A LAPSE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE AND

POSSIBLE SUSPENSION OF MY VEHICLE REGISTRATION.'

(c)(1) The department shall be authorized to utilize electronic notifications and

communications for notice required pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title with respect to

any certificate of title for any owner who has elected to maintain certificate of title

records in electronic format in a system maintained pursuant to subsection (g) of Code

Section 40-3-23 and for any security interest holder or lienholder with a security interest

or lien recorded on such electronically maintained certificate of title record. Notice

required by the department pursuant to such chapter shall be satisfied by electronic

means when the owner consents to receive notifications and communications

electronically upon submission of a certificate of title electronically pursuant to

subsection (g) of Code Section 40-3-23 and pursuant to the conditions set forth in

paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The department shall be authorized to utilize electronic notifications and

communications pursuant to this subsection for any owner who agrees to a statement

which reads:

'I AGREE TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONICALLY.

SUCH ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATIONS OR

COMMUNICATIONS MAY INCLUDE SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION, OR

REVOCATION OF VEHICLE TITLE NOTICES.'

(d) If the department becomes aware that an electronic notification or communication

issued pursuant to this Code section was not transmitted to an owner, the department shall

send the notification or communication as otherwise required by applicable law.

(e) The department shall include any record of transmission of any electronic notification

or communication sent to an owner pursuant to this Code section in the motor vehicle

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title and registration records for such owner. The department shall retain a record pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 10, the 'Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,' of any electronic notification or communication sent pursuant to this Code section. Such record shall be retrievable by the department for a period of ten years after the date such electronic notification or communication was sent. (f) An owner may withdraw his or her consent to receive notifications and communications by electronic means authorized by this Code section upon notifying the department in a method established by the department for such purpose pursuant to rule or regulation. (g) Any notification or communication sent by electronic means pursuant to this Code section shall comply with the requirements set forth in Chapter 12 of Title 10, the 'Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.'"
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-2-20, relating to registration and license requirements, certificate of registration and temporary operating permit, and two-year registration option for new motor vehicles, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(1) To any motor vehicle or trailer owned by the state or any municipality or other political subdivision of this state and used exclusively for governmental functions except to the extent provided by Code Section 40-2-37;"
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-2-37, relating to registration and licensing of vehicles of state and political subdivisions, as follows:
"40-2-37. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, all All vehicles of the type required to be registered by Code Section 40-2-20 owned by the State of Georgia or any municipality or other political subdivision of this state and used exclusively for governmental functions, except those employed in secret investigatory police functions to which regular Georgia license plates are issued, and except for those assigned for the transportation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation to which regular Georgia license plates are issued, shall be registered with the commissioner by the fiscal officers or other proper officials of the respective departments and agencies of the state, municipality, or political subdivision to which such vehicles belong prior to operation and use thereof. Such registration shall be made upon forms prescribed and prepared by the commissioner for such purpose and shall contain a brief description of the vehicle to be registered; its name and model; the name of the manufacturer; the manufacturer's vehicle identification number; the department, agency, political subdivision, or branch thereof to which such vehicle is to be registered; and such other information as to use and identity as the commissioner may require. Upon the filing of the properly executed application for registration, the commissioner, upon being satisfied that such vehicle is bona fide owned by the state or a municipality or political subdivision

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thereof and is to be used exclusively for governmental functions, shall issue, upon payment by such applicant of a an initial license fee of $3.00, shall issue a license plate which shall be displayed upon such vehicle in the same manner as provided for private vehicles. The license fee, less the actual manufacturing cost of the plates which will be retained by the department, shall be deposited in the general fund of the state treasury. Such license plates shall be replaced at such time as other license plates issued for private vehicles are required to be replaced. (b) Except as otherwise provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section, the For all vehicles owned by the State of Georgia or any municipality or other political subdivision of this state, except those vehicles employed in covert or secret investigatory police functions to which regular Georgia license plates are issued, those assigned for the transportation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation to which regular Georgia license plates are issued, and those vehicles owned by the Department of Public Safety, the commissioner shall provide for registration and issuance of regular license plates for such vehicles. The license plates issued pursuant to this subsection (a) of this Code section shall be identical in appearance to regular license plates issued for private vehicles, except that such license plates shall not display any registration expiration. Such license plates may be transferred as provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section. Such license plates shall be issued at the time the vehicle is purchased by the state. (c) All license plates issued to government vehicles pursuant to this Code section and shall be marked in such a manner as to indicate the specific type of governmental unit operating the vehicle. These markings shall be prominently displayed and shall consist of one of the following appropriate legends: 'STATE,' 'CITY,' 'COUNTY,' 'AUTHORITY,' or 'BOARD.' In addition, each such license plate shall bear a county identification strip indicating the county in which the vehicle is based, except that vehicles owned by the state shall not be required to bear such county identification strip. The commissioner shall be authorized to grant a waiver of the requirements of this subsection such that regular Georgia license plates may be issued for any vehicle or vehicles (c) Vehicles owned by the State of Georgia, any municipality of this state, or any other political subdivision of this state that are utilized in covert or secret investigatory police functions, assigned for the transportation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, or owned by the Department of Public Safety, shall be issued regular license plates upon the filing of the properly executed application for registration and payment of the applicable license fee. The commissioner shall be authorized to grant a waiver of the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section such that regular license plates may be issued for any vehicle or vehicles owned by the State of Georgia, any municipality of this state, or any other political subdivision of this state upon finding issuance of such waiver to be in the best interest of public safety, public welfare, or efficient administration. (d) Any such license plates license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall remain displayed and affixed upon such vehicle so long as such vehicle continues to be owned

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by the state or such municipality or political subdivision and used exclusively for governmental functions. Upon cessation of either such ownership or use ownership by the state or a municipality or political subdivision thereof, the license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be removed from such vehicle and returned to the commissioner or the county tag agent for destruction. In the event of a transfer of a vehicle to a department or agency, or branch thereof, other than the specific one to which such vehicle is registered, the commissioner shall be notified in writing by the department or agency from which the same is being transferred upon a form prepared and furnished for such purpose by the commissioner. On due proof of loss of any such license plate, or of mutilation due to accidental or natural causes, another license plate may be issued upon application of the fiscal officer or other proper official of the department, agency, or political subdivision to which any such lost plate is registered. (e) No person, firm, or corporation owning or operating any such a motor vehicle shall display upon the such motor vehicle any license plate provided for in this Code section unless at the time of such ownership or operation such vehicle is properly registered under this Code section and is owned by the state or a municipality or political subdivision of this state and is being used exclusively for governmental purposes. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (f) This Code section shall apply to all vehicle license plates issued for governmental vehicles on and after January 1, 2007."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-2-50, relating to definitions relative to fleet vehicles, by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) 'Fleet' means 100 or more motor vehicles or trailers."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-2-151, relating to annual license fees for operation of vehicles, fee for permanent licensing of certain trailers, and fee for new passenger car with paid title ad valorem taxes, by revising paragraph (14) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(14) For each motor vehicle owned by the state or by a political subdivision or municipality of the state and used exclusively for governmental functions 1.00"

SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-3-23, relating to issuance of certificate of title, maintenance of record of certificates issued, public inspection, and furnishing records for fee, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) The commissioner may provide by rule or regulation for the maintenance of certificate of title records in electronic format and in a system accessible by authorized users. Electronic evidence of a certificate of title maintained in such system shall serve

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as an accurate and true depiction of the state issued certificate of title for a vehicle. The commissioner may further provide by rule or regulation for the transfer of certificates of title or grant of security interests therein in electronic format through such system between authorized users. Any such electronic certificates of title or electronic transfers or grants of security interests shall be valid for all lawful purposes."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-5-32, relating to expiration and renewal of licenses and reexamination required, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d)(1) Notice of driver's license renewal issued by the department pursuant to this Code section shall be satisfied by electronic means when:
(A) The license holder consents to receive notifications and communications electronically pursuant to the conditions set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection; and (B) The department includes any record of transmission of any electronic notification or communication to the license holder in the records of the department for such license holder. (2) The department shall be authorized to utilize electronic notifications and communications for any license holder who agrees to a statement which reads: 'I AGREE TO RECEIVE ALL NOTIFICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWALS ELECTRONICALLY.' (3) If the department becomes aware that an electronic notification or communication was not transmitted to a license holder, the department shall send the notification or communication as otherwise required by applicable law. (4) The department shall retain a record pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 10, the 'Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,' of any electronic notification or communication sent pursuant to this subsection. Such record shall be retrievable by the department for a period of ten years after the date such electronic notification or communication was sent. (5) A license holder may withdraw his or her consent to receive notifications and communications by electronic means upon a method established by the department for such purpose pursuant to rule or regulation. (6) Any notification or communication sent by electronic means pursuant to this subsection shall comply with the requirements set forth in Chapter 12 of Title 10, the 'Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.'"
SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell E Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard E Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch E Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens N Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn N Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 99, nays 68.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 957. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Sainz of the 180th, Townsend of the 179th, DeLoach of the 167th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned vessels, so as to revise penalties for failing to remove an abandoned vessel; to provide for notice; to provide for appeal and hearing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for certain notice upon registration of a vessel with the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for performance of unattended vessel checks; to revise procedures for notice to owners of abandoned vessels; to revise procedures for removal of abandoned vessels; to provide for penalties for failure to remove an abandoned vessel from public waters or public property; to establish a criminal violation for failure to retrieve an abandoned vessel from public waters or public property after receipt of notice; to provide for an exception; to authorize restitution to the Department of Natural Resources for the cost of removal, storage, and disposal of abandoned vessels; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, is amended in Code Section 52-7-5, relating to numbering of vessels, requirements, and fees, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d.1) The application for registration of vessels pursuant to this Code section shall include a statement informing the applicant of the criminal consequences for failure to remove an abandoned vessel from public waters of this state or public property pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-72.1."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 52-7-70, relating to definitions relative to abandoned vessels, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Public waters' means any waters within the territorial limits of this state and the marginal sea adjacent to this state and the high seas when navigated as a part of a journey or ride to or from the shore of this state. Such term shall not include privately owned ponds or lakes not open to the public."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"52-7-70.1. (a) Any law enforcement officer or individual authorized by the Department of Natural Resources who discovers a vessel on public property or in public waters that has been left unattended shall immediately perform an unattended vessel check on such vessel, unless an unattended vessel check card is displayed on such vessel indicating that such check has been previously performed. For purposes of this Code section, the term 'unattended vessel check' means and consists of such actions as are reasonably necessary to determine that the unattended vessel does not contain an injured or incapacitated person and to determine that the unattended vessel does not pose a threat to public health or safety. (b) Any law enforcement officer or individual authorized by the Department of Natural Resources who completes an unattended vessel check shall attach the completed unattended vessel check card to the vessel. Unattended vessel check cards shall be in such form and shall be attached to vessels in such manner as determined by the Department of Natural Resources. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a law enforcement officer or individual authorized by the Department of Natural Resources to attach any object purporting to be an unattended vessel check card to a vessel. Any person convicted of violating this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (d) Within 24 hours of completing an unattended vessel check or discovering an unattended vessel with an unattended vessel check card attached to such vessel by an authorized individual who is not a law enforcement officer, a law enforcement officer shall query the criminal justice information system to determine if the unattended vessel has been entered into such system as a stolen vessel. If the unattended vessel has been reported as stolen, the law enforcement officer shall notify the Department of Natural Resources and the law enforcement agency that filed such report, providing the location of the vessel. The law enforcement agency receiving such notification shall then notify the owner of the vessel of the location of the vessel. (e) Failure of a law enforcement officer or the Department of Natural Resources to comply with any provision of this Code section shall not limit the remedies available to any person pursuant to this article."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 52-7-71, relating to removal and storage of vessels and procedure, as follows:
"52-7-71. (a) Any person who that removes a vessel from public property or public water at the request of a law enforcement officer or stores such vessel shall, if the owner of the vessel is unknown, seek the identity of and address of the last known registered owner of such vessel from the law enforcement officer requesting removal of such vessel or such officer's agency Department of Natural Resources within 72 hours of removal. If a person

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removing or storing the vessel has knowledge of facts which reasonably indicate that the vessel is registered or titled in a certain other state, such person shall check the vessel records of that other state in the attempt to ascertain the identity of the owner of the vessel.
(b)(1) Any person who that removes a vessel from private property or private waters at the request of the property owner or stores such vessel shall, if the owner of the vessel is unknown, notify in writing a local law enforcement agency of the location of the vessel, the vessel certificate of number, and the hull identification number, model, year, and make of the vessel, if known or if readily ascertainable, within 72 hours of the removal of such vessel and shall seek from the local law enforcement agency seek the identity of and address of the last known registered owner of such vessel and any information indicating that such vessel is a stolen vessel from the Department of Natural Resources within 72 hours of removal. If a person removing or storing the vessel has knowledge of facts which reasonably indicate that the vessel is registered or titled in a certain other state, such person shall check the vessel records of that other state in the attempt to ascertain the identity of the owner of the vessel. (2) Any person that removes a vessel pursuant to this subsection shall submit notification of the removal by hand delivery, electronic transmission, or telephonic facsimile transmission to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the location from where the vessel was removed no later than one day after submission of the request required by paragraph (1) of this subsection. Within 24 hours of receipt of such notification of removal of a vessel from private property, the local law enforcement agency shall query the criminal justice information system to determine if such vessel has been entered into the criminal justice information system as a stolen vessel. If the vessel has been reported as stolen, the local law enforcement agency shall notify the law enforcement agency that filed such report, providing the name and address of the person who submitted the notice of removal. The law enforcement agency receiving such notification shall then notify the person who filed the police report for the stolen vessel of the location of such vessel and the contact information for the person that removed the vessel. (c) The Department of Natural Resources may charge a fee of no more than $2.00 for any information requested pursuant to this Code section. Such department shall furnish the requested owner information no later than five days from the date the request was received. If any vessel removed under conditions set forth in subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section is determined to be a stolen vessel, the local law enforcement officer or agency shall notify the Georgia Crime Information Center and the owner, if known, of the location of such vessel within 72 hours after receiving notice that such vessel is a stolen vessel. (d) If any vessel removed under conditions set forth in subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section is determined not to be a stolen vessel or is not a vessel being repaired by a repair facility or is not being stored by an insurance company providing insurance to cover damages to the vessel, the person removing or storing such vessel shall, within seven calendar days of the day such vessel was removed, notify the owner, if known, by:

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(1) By certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery within seven calendar days of removal, notify the owner of the location of such vessel, the fees connected with removal and storage of such vessel, and the fact that such vessel will be deemed abandoned under this article unless the owner redeems such vessel within 30 days of the date such vessel was removed of its removal, the fact that the person removing or storing the vessel has the right to petition the court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed, and the fact that a court may order the sale of the vessel to satisfy such debt; or (2) By advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the county from where the vessel was removed or, if there is no newspaper in such county, at the county courthouse in such place where other public notices are posted, when an owner cannot be ascertained. Such advertisement shall run in the newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks or shall remain posted at the courthouse for two consecutive weeks. The advertisement shall contain a complete description of the vessel, its certificate of number and hull identification number, the location from where such vessel was initially removed, the present location of such vessel, the fact that if such vessel is not redeemed within 30 days of its removal such vessel shall be deemed abandoned, the fact that the person removing or storing the vessel has the right to petition the court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed, and the fact that a court may order the sale of the vessel to satisfy such debt. (e) If the person identified as the an owner fails to redeem such vessel as described in subsection (d) of this Code section, or if a vessel being repaired by a repair facility or being stored by an insurance company providing insurance to cover damages to the vessel becomes abandoned, the person removing or storing such vessel shall, within seven calendar days of the day such vessel became an abandoned vessel, give notice in writing, by sworn statement, to the Department of Natural Resources stating the vessel certificate of number, the hull identification number, the fact that such vessel is an abandoned vessel, the model, year, and make of the vessel, if known or if readily ascertainable, the date the vessel became an abandoned vessel, the date the vessel was removed, and the present location of such vessel and requesting the name and address of all owners, lessors, lessees, security interest holders, and lienholders of such vessel. If a person removing or storing the vessel has knowledge of facts which reasonably indicate that the vessel is registered or titled in a certain other state, such person shall check the vessel records of that other state in the attempt to ascertain the identity of the owner of the vessel.
(e.1)(f)(1)(A) Upon notice to the Department of Natural Resources as described in subsection (e) of this Code section, then the commissioner may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to renew any vessel certificate of number or commercial fishing boat license required by this title or Title 27 which is held by or has been applied for by the person owner who holds the current registration for such vessel, until all fees connected with removal and storage of the vessel have been paid and any lien acquired under Code Section 52-7-73 for such fees has been satisfied. Such owner The person shall be notified of the proposed order for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal personally or by a letter sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the name and address indicated on the application for the certificate of

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number or license, or both. The proposed order for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal shall become final 30 days after issuance if not appealed as provided in this paragraph. (B) Any person whose vessel certificate of number or commercial fishing boat license is proposed for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal under this paragraph shall have the right to enter an appeal in the superior court of the county of his or her residence or in the Superior Court of Fulton County. Such appeal shall name the commissioner as defendant and must shall be filed within 30 days from the date the notice of the proposed order was sent. The person filing the appeal shall neither be required to post any bond nor to pay the costs in advance. If the person so desires, the appeal may be heard by the judge at term or in chambers or by a jury at the first term. The hearing on the appeal shall be de novo, but no appeal shall act as a supersedeas of any orders or acts of the department. (2)(A) Upon notice to the Department of Natural Resources as described in subsection (e) of this Code section and delivery of a copy of such notice to the state revenue commissioner, then the state revenue commissioner may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to renew any motor vehicle registration required by Title 40 which is held by or has been applied for by the person owner who holds the current registration for such vessel, until all fees connected with removal and storage of the vessel have been paid and any lien acquired under Code Section 52-7-73 for such fees has been satisfied. Such owner The person shall be notified of the proposed order for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal personally or by a letter sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the name and address indicated on the application for the registration. The proposed order for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal shall become final 30 days after issuance if not appealed as provided in this paragraph. (B) Any person whose motor vehicle registration is proposed for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal under this paragraph shall have the right to enter an appeal in the superior court of the county of his or her residence or in the Superior Court of Fulton County. Such appeal shall name the state revenue commissioner as defendant and must shall be filed within 30 days from the date the notice of the proposed order was sent. The person filing the appeal shall neither be required to post any bond nor to pay the costs in advance. If the person so desires, the appeal may be heard by the judge at term or in chambers or by a jury at the first term. The hearing on the appeal shall be de novo, but no appeal shall act as a supersedeas of any orders or acts of the department. (f) Upon ascertaining the owner of such vessel, the person removing or storing such vessel shall, within five calendar days, by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, notify the owner, lessors, lessees, security interest holders, and lienholders of the vessel of the location of such vessel and of the fact that such vessel is deemed abandoned and shall be disposed of if not redeemed. (g) If the identity of the owner of such vessel cannot be ascertained, the person removing or storing such vessel shall place an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation

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in the county where such vessel was obtained or, if there is no newspaper in such county, shall post such advertisement at the county courthouse in such place where other public notices are posted. Such advertisement shall run in the newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks or shall remain posted at the courthouse for two consecutive weeks. The advertisement shall contain a complete description of the vessel, its certificate of number and hull identification number, the location from where such vessel was initially removed, the present location of such vessel, and the fact that such vessel is deemed abandoned and shall be disposed of if not redeemed. (h) Reserved. (i)(g) Any person storing a vessel under the provisions of this Code section shall notify the Department of Natural Resources if the vessel is recovered, is claimed by the owner, is determined to be stolen, or is for any reason no longer an abandoned vessel. Such notice shall be provided within seven calendar days of such event. (j)(h) If vessel information on the abandoned vessel is not in the files of the Department of Natural Resources, the department may require such other information or confirmation as it determines is necessary or appropriate to determine the identity of the vessel. (k)(i) Any person who does not provide the notice and information required by this Code section shall not be entitled to any storage fees. (l)(j) Any person who knowingly provides false or misleading information when providing any notice or information as required by this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 52-7-72, relating to authority of peace officer to cause removal of unattended vessels, notifications, and duties, as follows:
"52-7-72. (a) Any peace law enforcement officer who finds a vessel which has been left unattended in or upon any public waters or other public property for a period of at least five days, if such peace officer reasonably believes that the person who left such vessel unattended does not intend to return and remove such vessel, shall notify the Department of Natural Resources of such finding in accordance with subsection (d) of this Code section and as evidenced by the date of issuance on the unattended vessel check card attached to such vessel pursuant to Code Section 52-7-70.1, may cause such vessel to be removed to a garage or other place of safety.
(b)(1) Any peace law enforcement officer who finds a vessel which has been left unattended in or upon any public waters or other public property, when such vessel poses a threat to public health or safety, shall notify the Department of Natural Resources of such finding in accordance with subsection (d) of this Code section and may immediately cause such vessel to be removed to a garage or other place of safety. (2) Within 24 hours of causing an unattended vessel to be removed pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the law enforcement officer causing such removal shall query the criminal justice information system to determine if the unattended vessel has been entered into the criminal justice information system as a stolen vessel. If the

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removed vessel has been reported as stolen, the law enforcement officer shall notify the law enforcement agency that filed such report, providing the location of the vessel or the name of the person that removed the vessel. The law enforcement agency receiving such notification shall then notify the person who filed the police report for the stolen vessel of the location of the vessel. (c) Any peace law enforcement officer who, under the provisions of this Code section, causes any vessel to be removed to a garage or other place of safety shall be liable for gross negligence only. (d)(1) Any peace law enforcement officer who finds a vessel under such conditions as described in subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall within 72 hours from the time of such finding:
(A) Notify notify the Department of Natural Resources of the description of the vessel, whether the vessel has been removed or not, and, if removed, the location to which such vessel has been removed; and. (B) If available on the Georgia Crime Information Center Network, determine the name and address of the last known registered owner of such vessel. If vessel information is not in the files of the Department of Natural Resources, the department may require such other information or confirmation as it determines is necessary or appropriate to determine the identity of the vessel. (2) If any such vessel is determined to be a stolen vessel, the local law enforcement officer or agency shall notify the Georgia Crime Information Center and the owner, if known, of the location of such vessel within 72 hours after receiving notice that such vessel is a stolen vessel. (3) If the vessel is removed and the name and address of the last known registered owner of the vessel is obtained from the Georgia Crime Information Center, the peace officer who causes the vessel to be removed shall, within three calendar days of removal, make available to the person removing such vessel the name and address of the last known registered owner of such vessel. If such information is not available, the peace officer shall, within three calendar days of removal, notify the person removing or storing such vessel of such fact."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 52-7-72.1, relating to penalty for failing to remove unattended vessel, as follows:
"52-7-72.1. (a)(1) If any vessel for which the Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Crime Information Center have has received notice pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-72 has not been removed and is determined not to be a stolen vessel, the commissioner may proceed to take action against the owner as provided by provisions of this Code section shall apply. (2) If any vessel for which the Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Crime Information Center have has received notice pursuant to subsection (d) of Code

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Section 52-7-72 has been removed, the provisions of this Code section shall not apply and the provisions of Code Section 52-7-71 shall apply instead. (b)(1) Within seven calendar days of receipt of the notice required pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-72 that a vessel has not been removed and has been determined not be a stolen vessel, the Department of Natural Resources shall, by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, notify the owner of the location of such vessel and that if such vessel is not removed within 30 days the vessel will be deemed abandoned under this article and:
(A) Shall be subject to a lien for actual or projected costs for the removal, storage, and sale of such vessel; (B) Failure to remove the vessel may result in the revocation, suspension, denial, or refusal to renew a motor vehicle registration, vessel certificate of number, or commercial fishing boat license of a vessel owner that has registered such vessel with the Department of Natural Resources; (C) That the owner may be liable to the department for damages for the removal, storage, and disposal of the vessel; and (D) Failure to remove the vessel may result in the criminal prosecution of a vessel owner that has registered such vessel with the Department of Natural Resources. (2) The requirement for removal of a vessel within 30 days pursuant to this subsection shall be inapplicable upon declaration by the Governor of a state of emergency due to a natural disaster affecting the location of the vessel. (b)(c)(1)(A) The commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources shall be authorized to Upon notice to the Department of Natural Resources as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-72, then the commissioner may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to renew any vessel certificate of number or commercial fishing boat license required by this title or Title 27 which is held by or has been applied for by a person who owns the vessel, until the owner a vessel owner that has registered such vessel with the Department of Natural Resources which has become abandoned that has been notified in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section, until such person restores and resumes operation of the vessel or removes it from public waters or public property. The person shall be notified of the proposed order for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal personally or by a letter sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the name and address indicated on the application for the certificate of number or license, or both. The proposed order for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal shall become final 30 days after issuance if not appealed as provided in this paragraph. (B) Any person whose vessel certificate of number or commercial fishing boat license is proposed for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal under this paragraph shall have the right to enter an appeal in the superior court of the county of his or her residence or in the Superior Court of Fulton County. Such appeal shall name the commissioner as defendant and must shall be filed within 30 days from the date the notice of the proposed order was sent. The person filing the appeal shall neither be required to post any bond nor to pay the costs in advance. If the person so desires,

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the appeal may be heard by the judge at term or in chambers or by a jury at the first term. The hearing on the appeal shall be de novo, but no appeal shall act as a supersedeas of any orders or acts of the department. (2)(A) Upon notice to the Department of Natural Resources as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-72 and delivery of a copy of such notice to the state revenue commissioner, then the The state revenue commissioner may shall be authorized to revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to renew any motor vehicle registration required by Title 40 which is held by or has been applied for by a person who owns the vessel, until the owner a vessel owner that has registered such vessel with the Department of Natural Resources which has become abandoned that has been notified in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section, until such person restores and resumes operation of the vessel or removes it from public waters or public property. The person shall be notified of the proposed order for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal personally or by a letter sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the name and address indicated on the application for the registration. The proposed order for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal shall become final 30 days after issuance if not appealed as provided in this paragraph. (B) Any person whose motor vehicle registration is proposed for revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal under this paragraph shall have the right to enter an appeal in the superior court of the county of his or her residence or in the Superior Court of Fulton County. Such appeal shall name the state revenue commissioner as defendant and must shall be filed within 30 days from the date the notice of the proposed order was sent. The person filing the appeal shall neither be required to post any bond nor to pay the costs in advance. If the person so desires, the appeal may be heard by the judge at term or in chambers or by a jury at the first term. The hearing on the appeal shall be de novo, but no appeal shall act as a supersedeas of any orders or acts of the department. (d) Any vessel owner that has registered such vessel with the Department of Natural Resources that fails to remove such vessel from public waters or public property within 30 days receipt of the notice issued pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $5,000.00 or by confinement for a term not to exceed 12 months, or both; provided, however, that the requirement for removal of a vessel within 30 days pursuant to this subsection shall be inapplicable upon declaration by the Governor of a state of emergency due to a natural disaster affecting the location of the vessel. Upon a second or subsequent offense for failure to remove an abandoned vessel from public waters or public property, a vessel owner that has registered such vessel with the Department of Natural Resources shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $50,000.00 or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed five years, or both. In addition to any other penalty authorized by law for failure to remove an abandoned vessel from public waters or public property, the court may order a person convicted pursuant to this subsection to make restitution to Department of Natural Resources for the reasonable costs or damages

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associated with failure to remove the vessel, including the cost of removal, storage, and disposal of such vessel. Restitution made pursuant to this subsection shall not preclude the Department of Natural Resources from obtaining any other civil or criminal remedy available under any other provision of law. The restitution authorized by this Code section shall be supplemental and not exclusive."

SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 52-7-74, relating to procedure for foreclosure, by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) The person desiring to foreclose a lien on an abandoned vessel shall, by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, make a demand upon the owner for the payment of the reasonable fees for removal and storage plus the costs of any advertisement. Such written demand shall include an itemized statement of all charges. No such written demand shall be required if the identity of the owner cannot be ascertained and the notice requirements of paragraph (2) of subsection (g) (d) of Code Section 52-7-71 have been complied with;"

SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser
Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 481. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Thomas of the 21st, Kelley of the 16th, Taylor of the 173rd, Martin of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law," so as to provide for a fiduciary duty to invest retirement assets solely in the financial interest of participants and their beneficiaries; to provide for duties; to provide for delegation of duties; to provide for objective; to provide for conformance; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law," so as to provide for a fiduciary duty to invest retirement assets solely in the financial interests of participants and their beneficiaries; to provide for duties; to provide for delegation of duties; to provide for objectives; to provide for proxy voting; to provide for conformance; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"47-20-88. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'fiduciary' means any retirement system administration or any person that with respect to any retirement system subject to the provisions of this chapter:
(1) Exercises any discretionary authority or control relative to the management or disposition of a retirement system's assets; (2) Renders investment advice for a fee or other compensation, whether directly or indirectly, with respect to any moneys or other property of a retirement system, or has any authority or responsibility to do so; or (3) Has any discretionary authority or control in the management or administration of the retirement system. (b) With regard to the investments and assets of a retirement system, each fiduciary: (1) Shall discharge its duties:
(A) Solely in the interests of plan participants and their beneficiaries; (B) For the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to plan participants and their beneficiaries; and (C) In accordance with this Code section first and with the laws, resolutions, ordinances, and plan documents appurtenant to such retirement system second; (2) Shall only make investments with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent expert acting in like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims; (3) Shall diversify the investments of the plan so as to minimize the risk of large losses, unless doing so is clearly not prudent under the circumstances; and (4) Shall not subordinate the interests of the participants and their beneficiaries or sacrifice investment returns or accept increased investment risks in the promotion of any nonpecuniary interests. Such nonpecuniary interests shall include, but shall not be limited to, the furtherance of any social, political, or ideological interests. (c) A fiduciary may delegate investment management responsibilities to qualified professional investment personnel; provided, however, that the fiduciary or fiduciaries making such delegation shall still be liable for a breach of its fiduciary duty if such delegation is shown to have been based upon influences other than the belief that the plan was best served by such delegation. (d) The investment objectives of a retirement system shall be to provide the greatest possible long-term benefits to members of the retirement system by maximizing the total rate of return on investment within prudent limits of risk for a retirement fund of its type and consistent with any investment return requirement assumed by the actuaries in determining the present and future soundness of the fund. (e) Each fiduciary shall vote and execute all voting proxies:

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(1) Solely and exclusively in the best economic interests or rights of the retirement system; (2) In favor of confidential proxy balloting; and (3) In support of management unless, in the opinion of the fiduciary, such a vote would be detrimental to the best economic interests or rights of the retirement system. (f) By November 1, 2024, any retirement system subject to the provisions of this chapter shall fully adhere to this Code section and conform, as necessary, any plan documents or contracts or local laws, ordinances, or resolutions that are not in compliance with this Code section."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell E Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore N Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver Y Panitch E Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens
Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
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Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

N Gilliard N Gladney
Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz E Sampson

Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 114, nays 51.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:

HB 915. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Howard of the 129th et al., Daniel of the 117th et al., Hutchinson of the 106th, Glaize of the 67th et al., Smith of the 18th and Stinson of the 150th.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1258. By Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Mitchell of the 88th and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Horace King; and for other purposes.
HR 1259. By Representative Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Richard Weizenecker; and for other purposes.
HR 1260. By Representatives Barrett of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th, Jasperse of the 11th, Jones of the 25th, Cox of the 28th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. James R. Morrow; and for other purposes.
HR 1261. By Representative Glaize of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Douglas Mealing, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1262. By Representative Glaize of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lady Fannie Mae Houser; and for other purposes.
HR 1263. By Representative Glaize of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ann McNeill; and for other purposes.
HR 1264. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.; and for other purposes.
HR 1265. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Nagel's Bagels; and for other purposes.

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HR 1266. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Burnough of the 77th and Alexander of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Lana Copeland Hardy for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1267. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Reese of the 140th, Buckner of the 137th, Burnough of the 77th and Alexander of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Tiffany McBride for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1268. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Eugene H. Russell III; and for other purposes.
HR 1269. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Drenner of the 85th, Tran of the 80th, Evans of the 89th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2024, as DeKalb County Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1270. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Marin of the 96th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Lupton of the 83rd and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Humza Yousaf for being the first elected ethnic minority and Muslim First Minister of Scotland; and for other purposes.
HR 1271. By Representatives Dubnik of the 29th, Wade of the 9th, Hilton of the 48th, Ballard of the 147th and Erwin of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2024, as Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1272. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Knight of the 134th, Scoggins of the 14th, Barrett of the 24th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University; and for other purposes.
HR 1273. By Representatives Martinez of the 111th, Cox of the 28th, Daniel of the 117th, Ridley of the 22nd, Chastain of the 7th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2024, as Dominican Republic Independence Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1274. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, McDonald of the 26th, Clark of the 100th, Jasperse of the 11th, Barrett of the 24th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing November 1, 2024, as Diwali Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1275. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION commending the George Walton & James Oglethorpe Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution's 2023-2024 Good Citizens; and for other purposes.
HR 1276. By Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Meeks of the 178th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Corbett of the 174th, Mathis of the 149th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Agriculture upon its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1277. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 27th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
HR 1278. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Dickey of the 145th and Camp of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Heather Brasell; and for other purposes.
HR 1279. By Representatives Tran of the 80th, Clark of the 108th, Kennard of the 101st, Hong of the 103rd and Reeves of the 99th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Radio Station VSAM 1040 on its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1280. By Representatives Greene of the 154th, Yearta of the 152nd, Jones of the 47th, Gaines of the 120th and Mathis of the 149th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and honoring the Georgia Colorectal Cancer Control program for its impact on increasing screenings in Federal Qualified Health Clinics in Southwest and Southeast Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1281. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Reese of the 140th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing October 23, 2024, as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day for Georgia Students; and for other purposes.
HR 1282. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Holland of the 54th, Burnough of the 77th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Blood Clot Awareness Month in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Representative Meeks of the 178th District, Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 589 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1293 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meeks of the 178th
Chairman
Representative Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1104 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1131 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 426 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1233 Do Pass HB 1370 Do Pass

HB 625 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1359 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Hawkins of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1339 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1363 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman

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Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1312 Do Pass HR 854 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1215 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1358 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1164 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 284 HB 1023 HR 1021 HR 1115

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 464 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1225 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1041 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House stand in recess until 6:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 6:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Twenty-Seventh Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M.

The House stood at ease until 10:10 o'clock, this morning.

The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barton Bell Bennett Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Collins Cooper Corbett

Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Franklin E Frazier Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Gullett Hagan Hatchett Hawkins

Henderson Hilton Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Houston Howard Huddleston Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin

Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch E Paris Park Parsons Persinger Petrea Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas

Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox E Smith, L Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Westbrook Wilkerson Williams, N Williamson Yearta

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Au of the 50th, Barrett of the 24th, Beverly of the 143rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Carter of the 93rd, Frye of the 122nd, Greene of the 154th, Gunter of the 8th, Hitchens of the 161st, Horner of the 3rd, Hugley of the 141st,

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Hutchinson of the 106th, Martin of the 49th, Parrish of the 158th, Pirkle of the 169th, Sainz of the 180th, Stephens of the 164th, Washburn of the 144th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Wiedower of the 121st, Williams of the 168th, Williams of the 37th, and Willis of the 55th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dusty Takle, Eagles Way Church, Griffin, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1399. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of White; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation,

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expenses, and qualifications; to provide for conflict of interest and holding other offices; to provide for sale of city property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1400. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Damascus; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1401. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Blakely; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for conflict of interest and holding other offices; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1402. By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Adesanya of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Mableton, approved May 9, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 6049), so as to deannex certain properties from the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1403. By Representative Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth," approved August 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4119), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1404. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Jenkins of the 136th, Lott of the 131st, Powell of the 33rd, Burchett of the 176th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 13 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertisement regarding judicial sales, so as to provide for an online publication to serve as an interim legal organ; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1405. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th, Mitchell of the 88th, Roberts of the 52nd, Davis of the 87th and Draper of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security deposits, so as to provide that prior to tendering a security deposit, the tenant shall be presented with a comprehensive list of any existing damage to the premises and shall include an itemization of all fees associated with such tenant's lease; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1411. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Screven, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2203), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2114), and an Act approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3949), so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to revise meeting dates for the city council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1412. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Ballard of the 147th, Beverly of the 143rd and Dickey of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Warner Robins Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for members of the authority; to provide for officers; to provide for personnel; to provide for meetings and a quorum; to provide for duties; to provide for powers; to provide for authority property; to provide for no personal liability of authority members for executing notes or obligations on behalf of the authority; to provide for a budget; to provide for inspections by the governing authority of the City of Warner Robins; to provide that the authority shall not bind the City of Warner Robins; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1413. By Representatives Rhodes of the 124th and Crowe of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide homestead exemptions from Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in certain amounts of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1414. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Romman of the 97th and Marin of the 96th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts to be wholly located within the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for the appointment and election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for debt of said districts other than bonded indebtedness; to provide for cooperation with local governments; to provide for powers of said boards; to provide for construction; to provide that

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no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1415. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Wiedower of the 121st, Petrea of the 166th, Rhodes of the 124th and Hong of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal authorities on the enforcement of immigration laws; to require law enforcement agencies to apply to enter memorandums of understanding with federal authorities to enforce federal immigration and customs laws and the detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens; to provide penalties for noncompliance; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, in Article 1 of Chapter 4, relating to general provisions of jails, so as to require sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to honor immigration detainer requests issued by the Department of Homeland Security; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1416. By Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Cummings of the 39th, Lim of the 98th, Bell of the 75th and Crawford of the 84th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for a duty of habitability for certain rental agreements; to provide for the deduction of the costs of certain repairs from rental payments; to provide for a maximum security deposit amount; to provide for notice; to revise the time required for answers; to revise provisions concerning the effectiveness of writs of possession; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1417. By Representatives Stinson of the 150th, Williams of the 168th, Bennett of the 94th, Jones of the 60th, Scott of the 76th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of grand juries, so as to provide that in any indictment proceeding before a grand jury, the accused has the right to be present during the presentation of all evidence; to provide that the accused has the right to examine the state's witnesses; to provide that the accused has the right to present evidence but is not compelled to do so; to provide that the accused is subject to cross-examination should such evidence be presented; to provide that the accused may testify but is not compelled to do so; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1418. By Representative Beverly of the 143rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Office of Urban Affairs; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers and duties of such office; to provide for the position of director of such office; to provide the duties of the director; to require agencies of state and local government to cooperate and assist the director in the performance of his or her duties; to provide for related matters; to provide legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 1419. By Representative Camp of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Pike County Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate certain projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Pike County, the Pike County School District, any municipality or other political subdivision located in Pike County, for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; to provide for members of the authority and their terms, organization, and reimbursement; to provide for vacancies; to provide for definitions; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to define the scope of the authority's operation; to provide for disposition of property upon dissolution of the authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HR 1256. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Mitchell of the 88th, Davis of the 87th and Jackson of the 68th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Establishment of a Baby Bonds Program; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

HR 1257. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Bonner of the 73rd, Cannon of the 172nd, Clark of the 100th, Davis of the 87th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Combating Homelessness Among Veterans; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 858 HB 1373 HB 1375 HB 1377 HB 1379 HB 1384 HB 1386 HB 1388 HB 1390 HB 1392 HB 1394 HB 1396 HB 1398 HB 1407 HB 1409 HR 1227 HR 1229 HR 1231 HR 1250 HR 1252 HR 1254 SB 376 SB 401 SB 483

HB 1372 HB 1374 HB 1376 HB 1378 HB 1380 HB 1385 HB 1387 HB 1389 HB 1391 HB 1393 HB 1395 HB 1397 HB 1406 HB 1408 HB 1410 HR 1228 HR 1230 HR 1232 HR 1251 HR 1253 HR 1255 SB 387 SB 427

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Representative Meeks of the 178th District, Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 1410 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meeks of the 178th
Chairman

Representative Carpenter of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 1259 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carpenter of the 4th
Chairman

Representative Newton of the 127th District, Chairman of the Committee on Interstate Cooperation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Interstate Cooperation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 839

Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 127th
Chairman

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Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 218 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 926 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1038 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 882 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 928 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1361 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 27th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

HB 451
HB 598 HB 880 HB 974

Public officers and employees; supplemental, illness-specific insurance for certain first responders with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder; require provision (Substitute)(Ins-Seabaugh-34th) Professions and businesses; certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; change certain provisions (RegI-Cox-28th) Professions and businesses; military spouses to use an existing license in good standing from another state; allow (Substitute)(RegI-Ballard-147th) Secretary of State; establish and maintain a state-wide system for the posting of scanned paper ballots; require (Substitute)(GAff-LaHood-175th)

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HB 996 HB 1127 HB 1188 HB 1251
HB 1267 HR 598

Penal institutions; provide jailers with arrest powers (PS&HS-Vance-133rd) Agriculture, Department of; enforce certain criminal laws; authorize (A&CA-Pirkle-169th) Peace officers; extend time frame for which reimbursement of total training expenses by a subsequent employer may be sought (PS&HS-Lott-131st) The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia; duties related to review and approval for travel expenses; transfer from state auditor (Judy-Leverett-123rd) Georgia Tax Court Act of 2025; enact (Judy-Martin-49th) Georgia Tax Tribunal; vest judicial power; provide for venue and jurisdiction - CA (Substitute)(Judy-Martin-49th)

Structured Rule

HB 1181 HB 1185
HB 1192 HR 1022

Income tax; limit carry-forward periods of certain income tax credits (Substitute)(W&M-Martin-49th) Revenue and taxation; statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes when current year assessed value exceeds the inflation rate; provide (Substitute)(W&M-Camp-135th) Sales and use tax; certain high-technology data center equipment; prohibit issuance of new certificates of exemption (Substitute)(W&M-Carson-46th) Local government; option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes when current year assessed value exceeds the inflation rate; provide - CA (Substitute)(W&M-Camp-135th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 10. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jones II of the 22nd, Butler of the 55th, Albers of the 56th, Seay of the 34th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to provide for an offense of knowingly attending and facilitating an illegal drag race or a laying drags exhibition; to provide for punishment; to provide for offenses which disqualify certain drivers from obtaining a Class C or D driver's license; to increase the punishment for the offenses of reckless stunt driving; to provide for minimum periods of imprisonment for such offenses in certain instances; to provide for motor vehicle forfeiture in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 235. By Senators Halpern of the 39th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Seay of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th, Beach of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the HBCU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Planning Districts Commission; to provide for membership and operation; to provide for an executive director; to provide for advisory committees; to provide for powers and duties; to provide that the commission may accept outside funding from public or private grants, devises, and bequests; to provide for reporting; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 351. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Robertson of the 29th, Brass of the 28th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 39 of the O.C.G.A, relating to education and minors, respectively, so as to provide for social media platform access by minors; to require local boards of education to adopt, implement, and enforce social media policies; to authorize the Attorney General and the Department of Education to consult with and assist local boards of education in the development and implementation of such policies; to require social medial platforms to provide certain information to parents upon request; to provide for enforcement authority of the Attorney General; to prohibit certain waivers; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 384. By Senators Hickman of the 4th, Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Halpern of the 39th and Esteves of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor practices relative to public officers

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and employees, so as to provide for the development and administration of the State of Georgia as a Model Employer (GAME) Program for the recruitment, hiring, advancement, and retention of qualified individuals with disabilities at all levels and for all occupations; to establish state policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain duties of the State ADA Coordinator; to establish the elements of the GAME Program; to provide for the development of plans by state agencies; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 399. By Senators Echols of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Walker III of the 20th, Esteves of the 6th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to encourage and state expectations for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, units of the University System of Georgia, and local boards of education to enter into and amend existing agreements with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia for awarding postsecondary course credits that are transferrable between the university system and the technical college system and between units thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 429. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 28, 31, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the General Assembly, health, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for procedures and processes concerning the enactment of legislation and the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide definitions; to provide for the preparation and submission of small business impact analyses for bills introduced during sessions of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 440. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Parent of the 42nd, Dixon of the 45th, Butler of the 55th, Williams of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for the Accelerated Career Diploma Program; to provide a short title; to establish and provide for the ACE Grants pilot program; to make conforming changes; to extend an automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 504. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Warren County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1189. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Cannon of the 172nd and LaHood of the 175th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Barwick, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3699), so as to authorize the municipal court to collect a technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 10.

By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jones II of the 22nd, Butler of the 55th, Albers of the 56th, Seay of the 34th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to provide for an offense of knowingly attending and facilitating an illegal drag race or a laying drags exhibition; to provide for punishment; to provide for offenses which disqualify certain drivers from obtaining a Class C or D driver's license; to increase the punishment for the offenses of reckless stunt driving; to provide for minimum periods of imprisonment for such offenses in certain instances; to provide for motor vehicle forfeiture in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

SB 235. By Senators Halpern of the 39th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Seay of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th, Beach of the 21st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the HBCU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Planning Districts Commission; to provide for membership and operation; to provide for an executive director; to provide for advisory committees; to provide for powers and duties; to provide that the commission may accept outside funding from public or private grants,

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devises, and bequests; to provide for reporting; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 351. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Robertson of the 29th, Brass of the 28th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 39 of the O.C.G.A, relating to education and minors, respectively, so as to provide for social media platform access by minors; to require local boards of education to adopt, implement, and enforce social media policies; to authorize the Attorney General and the Department of Education to consult with and assist local boards of education in the development and implementation of such policies; to require social medial platforms to provide certain information to parents upon request; to provide for enforcement authority of the Attorney General; to prohibit certain waivers; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 384. By Senators Hickman of the 4th, Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Halpern of the 39th and Esteves of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor practices relative to public officers and employees, so as to provide for the development and administration of the State of Georgia as a Model Employer (GAME) Program for the recruitment, hiring, advancement, and retention of qualified individuals with disabilities at all levels and for all occupations; to establish state policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain duties of the State ADA Coordinator; to establish the elements of the GAME Program; to provide for the development of plans by state agencies; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
SB 399. By Senators Echols of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Walker III of the 20th, Esteves of the 6th, Hickman of the 4th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to encourage and state expectations for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, units of the University System of Georgia, and local boards of education to enter into and amend existing agreements with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia for awarding postsecondary course credits that are transferrable between the university system and the technical college system and between units thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 429. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 28, 31, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the General Assembly, health, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for procedures and processes concerning the enactment of legislation and the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide definitions; to provide for the preparation and submission of small business impact analyses for bills introduced during sessions of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
SB 440. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Parent of the 42nd, Dixon of the 45th, Butler of the 55th, Williams of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for the Accelerated Career Diploma Program; to provide a short title; to establish and provide for the ACE Grants pilot program; to make conforming changes; to extend an automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 504. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
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to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Gambill of the 15th et al.
Pursuant to HR 1153, the House recognized and commended Brooks A. Keel, PhD, for his dedicated service to advancing higher education in the State of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, and Augusta University.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Franklin of the 160th et al., Lim of the 98th, Stinson of the 150th et al., Barnes of the 86th et al., Adeyina of the 110th et al., Clark of the 108th et al., Okoye of the 102nd, Holly of the 116th et al., Sharper of the 177th et al., Cameron of the 1st, McClain of the 109th, Dickey of the 145th et al., Crowe of the 118th et al., Taylor of the 173rd, Martinez of the 111th et al., and Reese of the 140th et al.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 451. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Kennard of the 101st, Hitchens of the 161st, Gaines of the 120th, Camp of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to require the provision of supplemental, illness-specific insurance to certain first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain insurance benefits to eligible first responders; to provide for limitations and restrictions of such benefits; to provide for methods of funding; to provide for treatment of premiums; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, so as to provide an exemption for benefits received from such insurance coverage for first responders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to require the provision of supplemental, illness-specific insurance to certain first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain insurance benefits to eligible first responders; to provide for limitations and restrictions of such benefits; to provide for methods of funding; to provide for treatment of premiums; to provide for annual reporting; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, so as to provide an exemption for benefits received from such insurance coverage for first responders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 25
45-25-1. The Georgia General Assembly finds that:
(1) First responders are often exposed to traumatic events in the line of duty and are at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, which, if untreated, can result in the inability to serve as a first responder as well as grave health consequences, including death by suicide; (2) Major medical insurance provides coverage for mental health treatment on parity with other illnesses, and major medical insurance companies are best suited to help first responders identify healthcare providers who can treat post-traumatic stress disorder and provide coverage for treatment by such providers; (3) The Office of Public Safety Support within the Department of Public Safety was established to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to first responders exposed to traumatic events at work. The intent of this chapter is to expand on this existing support by ensuring that, after a qualifying diagnosis of occupational post-traumatic stress disorder, such first responders have financial resources readily available to them; (4) Having financial resources readily available to meet the financial needs of first responders at the critically important time of identifying the mental healthcare provider

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of their choice and beginning treatment, as well as having additional financial resources available for the continuation of treatment, pursuit of recovery, and return to service as first responders, will better serve first responders and their families; and (5) Nothing in this chapter is intended to reimburse for or provide mental healthcare treatment or replace or disrupt coverage for mental health treatment under major medical insurance.
45-25-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Covered condition' means an eligible first responder's occupational post-traumatic stress disorder that is the direct result of an experience of or an exposure to a traumatic event, wherein such experience or exposure takes place during the normal course of the first responder's regular occupational or volunteer duties on behalf of a public entity and the diagnosis is made no later than two years after the date of the traumatic event. (2) 'Eligible first responder' means a first responder who experienced or was exposed to a traumatic event during the normal course of performing regular occupational or volunteer duties on behalf of a public entity and such experience or exposure resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder, if the first responder received a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder arising from such experience or exposure no later than two years after the traumatic event. (3) 'First responder' means any of the following:
(A) 'Communications officer' as defined in Code Section 37-12-1; (B) 'Correctional officer' as defined in Code Section 45-1-8; (C) 'Emergency medical professional' as defined in Code Section 16-10-24.2; (D) 'Emergency medical technician' as defined in Code Section 16-10-24.2; (E) 'Firefighter' as defined in Code Section 25-4-2; (F) 'Highway emergency response operator' as defined in Code Section 45-1-8; (G) 'Jail officer' as defined in Code Section 45-1-8; (H) 'Juvenile correctional officer' as defined in Code Section 45-1-8; (I) 'Peace officer' as defined in Code Section 35-8-2; (J) 'Probation officer' as defined in Code Section 45-1-8; and (K) Law enforcement officer with the Department of Natural Resources. (4) 'Monthly salary' means regular monthly earnings excluding overtime, bonuses, and commissions. (5) 'Post-traumatic stress disorder' means an anxiety disorder caused by experiencing or being exposed to a traumatic event and which satisfies the clinical diagnostic criteria set forth in the most recent published edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders at the time of diagnosis. (6) 'Public entity' means a department, agency, board, bureau, commission, authority, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia, any local government or authority, including a county, municipal, or consolidated government in this state, or any other political division in this state. Such term includes a school district, independent school district, or other local school system in this state.

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(7) 'Qualified diagnostician' means a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist who is duly authorized to practice in this state and is certified in a medical specialty appropriate for trauma related mental health diagnoses. (8) 'Traumatic event' means an actual or threatened death, serious injury, or act of sexual violence that occurs on or after July 1, 2024, and which the first responder experienced or was exposed to during the normal course of the first responder's regular occupational or volunteer duties on behalf of a public entity. In cases involving multiple traumatic events occurring on or after July 1, 2024, the traumatic event is the most recent event determined by the qualified diagnostician to be related to the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
45-25-3. (a) A public entity shall provide and maintain sufficient insurance coverage on each of its first responders to pay the benefits described in subsection (b) of this Code section to eligible first responders with covered conditions arising from a traumatic event which the first responder experienced or was exposed to while performing first responder services for such public entity. Such coverage shall also pay such benefits for covered conditions arising from an employed first responder's services as a volunteer first responder for another public entity. In the event a volunteer first responder of one public entity is simultaneously employed as a first responder by another public entity, the public entity for which such person is a volunteer shall not be required to maintain the coverage on such volunteer otherwise required under this Code section during the period of such employment with the other public entity. In no circumstance shall a first responder be entitled, as a result of this chapter, to more than the lifetime benefits described under this chapter. (b) An eligible first responder with a covered condition shall be entitled to the following benefits:
(1) One lump sum benefit per lifetime of $3,000.00 payable to the eligible first responder upon submission to the insurer of acceptable proof of a clinical diagnosis of a covered condition by a qualified diagnostician as provided for in subsection (e) of this Code section; and (2) An income replacement disability benefit payable as a result of a clinical diagnosis of a covered condition, which disability benefit is payable as described below:
(A) If the first responder's qualified diagnostician determines that the covered condition precludes continuation of the first responder's regular occupational or volunteer duties as a first responder and provides proof acceptable to the insurer, including evidence of appropriate care and treatment, then the disability benefit shall begin 90 days after the date the covered condition first precludes continuation of such duties; (B) The disability benefit shall continue, subject to standard requirements of disability insurances and subject to the cumulative lifetime disability benefit limit described in subparagraph (E) of this paragraph, during the period of continuous disability arising from the covered condition;

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(C) The disability benefit shall cease when the first responder's qualified diagnostician determines that the eligible first responder has regained the ability to perform the duties previously performed as a first responder; (D) Subject to the cumulative lifetime disability benefit limit provided for in subparagraph (E) of this paragraph, the disability benefit shall recommence if the first responder's qualified diagnostician determines that the eligible first responder has again become unable to perform his or her regular occupational or volunteer duties as a first responder due to a covered condition and provides proof acceptable to the insurer; and (E) The disability benefit shall end after a total of 36 monthly payments in the amount set forth below have been made to the eligible first responder:
(i) If the eligible first responder is employed by a public entity, a monthly benefit equal to 60 percent of the eligible first responder's combined monthly salary for all public entities for which the first responder is employed as a first responder or a monthly benefit of $5,000.00, whichever is less; or (ii) If the eligible first responder is a volunteer first responder and not employed as a first responder by any public entity, a monthly benefit of $1,500.00. (c) Any first responder who receives income replacement disability benefits under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section may be required by the insurer providing such benefits to have his or her condition reevaluated by a qualified diagnostician selected by the insurer. In the event any such reevaluation reveals that such first responder has regained the ability to perform the duties previously performed as a first responder, then such benefits shall cease. (d) The benefits under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, as applicable, shall be subordinate to any other income replacement disability benefit actually paid to the first responder for such disability from any employer funded group long-term disability plan or workers' compensation benefit, not including any disability insurance purchased in whole or in part by the first responder, and shall be limited to the difference between the amount of such other paid benefit and the amount specified under subparagraph (b)(2)(E) of this Code section, as applicable. (e) Proof of a first responder's covered condition requires both of the following: (1) A clinical diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder made by a qualified diagnostician which substantiates that the clinical diagnosis is the direct result of experiencing or being exposed to a traumatic event, or repeated experiences or exposures to traumatic events, during his or her regular occupational or volunteer duties on behalf of a public entity. Such clinical diagnosis shall be made within two years following the date of the traumatic event, and such clinical diagnosis shall include documentation indicating the date and nature of the traumatic event or the most recent traumatic event related to the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder if due to repeated experiences or exposures; and (2) Written documentation of criteria required for the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder under the most recent published edition of the American Psychiatric

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Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders at the time of diagnosis. (f) Information that could reasonably be used to identify individuals making claims or who have made claims or who have received benefits under this Code section shall be treated as sensitive mental health information and, absent express authorization by the individual, shall only be used and shared for administration of benefits, underwriting, and for purposes of aggregation and de-identification or for purposes of compliance with applicable laws and published privacy notices. Communications, in any form, between such individuals and the administrator or insurer of the benefits shall be confidential and privileged. (g) The benefits shall be administered in a manner designed to ensure that first responders are able to obtain the lump sum benefit provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section in a confidential manner similar to receiving mental health benefits under an employer sponsored major medical health plan or employee assistance program, or, for the disability benefit provided for in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, in a confidential manner similar to receiving other employer sponsored disability benefits involving mental health issues. In no event shall information solely about an individual's diagnosis, claims, or benefits be used for any employment action. (h) The benefits shall be administered in a manner designed to enforce lifetime limits and to coordinate benefits. Any insurer or self-insurer of the benefits shall disclose the amount of benefits already paid to an individual upon written request by another insurer or self-insurer that is evaluating a claim by such individual as provided under subsection (b) of this Code section.
45-25-4. The governing authority of any county, municipality, or consolidated government is authorized to use available revenues, including, but not limited to, proceeds from county and municipal taxes imposed under Chapter 8 of Title 33, for purposes of providing insurance under this chapter.
45-25-5. Funds received as premiums for the coverages specified in this chapter shall not be subject to premium taxes under Chapter 8 of Title 33.
45-25-6. The computation of premium amounts by an insurer for the coverages specified in this chapter shall be subject to generally accepted adjustments from insurance underwriting.
45-25-7. The Commissioner of Insurance shall submit an annual report summarizing the use of the benefits provided for in this chapter to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Insurance and the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee no later than July 1, 2025, and

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annually thereafter. The Commissioner of Insurance shall not be required to distribute copies of the annual report to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the members of the availability of the annual report in the manner which he or she deems to be most effective and efficient."

SECTION 2. Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, is amended in subsection (a) by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(12.5) Payments received by a first responder pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 45-25-3, to any extent such amounts are included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income and are not otherwise exempt under any other provision of this Code section;"

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024. Section 2 of this Act shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Henderson E Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 880. By Representatives Ballard of the 147th, Bonner of the 73rd, Burchett of the 176th, Blackmon of the 146th, Prince of the 132nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-1-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for transitioning members of the armed forces, so as to allow military spouses to use an existing license in good standing from another state to obtain employment in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to allow military spouses to use an existing license in good standing from another state to obtain employment in this state; to provide for a definition; to provide an exception; to provide for investigations; to change certain requirements for the issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for spouses of active or transitioning members of the armed forces to conform to federal law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by revising Code Section 43-1-34, relating to licenses for transitioning member of the armed forces, as follows:
"43-1-34. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'License' means a document, permit, certificate of registration, or other authorization issued by or on behalf of a professional licensing board or other board that is required under this title for a person to engage in a profession, business, or trade. (2) 'Military' means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard. (3) 'Other board' means a board created pursuant to this title that is not a professional licensing board. (4) 'Other state' means a state of the United States and shall also include the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (4)(5) 'Service member' means an active or reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard. (5)(6) 'Transitioning service member' means a member of the military on active duty status or on separation leave who is within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation. (b) No later than July 1, 2017, each professional licensing board and other board shall adopt rules and regulations implementing a process by which transitioning service members may qualify for temporary licenses, licenses by endorsement, expedited licenses, or a combination thereof for each profession, business, or trade for which a license is issued. Such process may include the issuance of a license to an applicant based upon such applicant: (1) Holding a license from another state for which the training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed the requirements under this state to obtain a license; and (2) Obtaining a specialty, certification, training, or experience in the military while a service member which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license in this state. (c) Any professional licensing board or other board created after June 30, 2016, shall adopt within one year of its creation the rules and regulations required by subsection (b) or (d) of this Code section. (d)(1) The spouse of a service member or of a transitioning service member may, while such service member or transitioning service member is stationed in this state, engage in the practice of his or her occupation or profession, subject to the circumstances and limitations described herein, without being licensed by the applicable professional licensing board or other board when:
(A) The spouse holds a current and valid license to practice a regulated occupation or profession issued by any other state; (B) The spouse is in good standing in such other state of licensure;

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(C) The spouse has filed an application for an expedited license by endorsement pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 43-1-35 along with all of the information and documents that show that such spouse meets the requirements of that subsection, including, but not limited to, the information and documents necessary for verification under Code Section 50-36-1 and the military orders of the service member or transitioning service member. Such application may be filed prior to the service member or transitioning service member being stationed in this state, provided that the military orders have been received; (D) The spouse is hired by an in-state employer who may lawfully hire such spouse to engage in such occupation or profession; and (E) Prior to hiring the spouse, the in-state employer verifies that such spouse maintains the out-of-state license in good standing and has filed an application for an expedited license by endorsement as required under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. (2)(A) If the spouse who otherwise meets the requirements of this Code section is not issued an expedited license by endorsement within 30 days of the spouse filing such application in accordance with subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, then such spouse may continue to work for any in-state employer without being licensed for such occupation or profession by a professional licensing board or other board. (B) If the spouse is denied an expedited license by endorsement under Code Section 43-1-35, such spouse shall no longer qualify under this Code section to engage in the practice of his or her occupation or profession in this state without being licensed by a professional licensing board or other board. (e) The relevant professional licensing board or other board may, at its discretion, investigate any person exempted from licensure under this Code section and, in accordance with the license revocation procedures of such professional licensing board or other board used to revoke the license of a licensee, revoke any such person's exemption from licensure upon a determination that such person: (1) Has violated any of the recognized standards of the regulated occupation or profession; or (2) Knowingly made any misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in seeking to qualify for such exemption or in filing any application with such professional licensing board or other board."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (e) of Code Section 43-1-35, relating to expedited license by endorsement for spouses of active or transitioning members of the armed forces and license by endorsement for certain professions, as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law and except as otherwise provided in Code Section 43-1-34, a professional licensing board or other board shall issue an expedited license by endorsement to any individual who is a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member stationed within the State of Georgia who:

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(1) Holds a current license to practice such occupation or profession issued by another state for which the training, experience, and testing are substantially similar in qualifications and scope to the requirements under this state to obtain a license; (2) Is in good standing in such other state and is not the subject of an investigation or a disciplinary proceeding being conducted by a professional licensing board or other board in such other state; and (3) Passes any examination that may only be required to demonstrate knowledge of the laws and rules and regulations of this state specific to the practice of the occupation or profession, business, or trade for which such expedited license by endorsement is being sought." "(e)(1) An expedited license by endorsement provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be issued no later than 90 30 days from the date of receipt of an application and information and documents that show that all of the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section have been met. An application for an expedited license by endorsement or a license by endorsement shall only require such information and documentation necessary to verify that the applicant meets the requirements set forth in subsection (b) or (c), respectively, of this Code section. (2) Any individual issued an expedited license by endorsement under subsection (b) of this Code section shall comply with the scope of practice, the established standards, and the continuing education requirements for such licensed occupation or profession."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper

Y Henderson E Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner

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Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1127. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 124th, Lott of the 131st, Wiedower of the 121st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to agriculture, so as to authorize the Department of Agriculture to enforce certain criminal laws; to regulate consumable hemp products; to provide for the amendment of regulatory plans submitted to the secretary of agriculture of the United States; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products to individuals under the age of 21 years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina

Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Henderson E Hilton

Y Mathiak Y Mathis

Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Powell of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 349 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1190 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 33rd
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1188. By Representatives Lott of the 131st, Powell of the 33rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Collins of the 71st and Vance of the 133rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to extend the time frame for which reimbursement of total training expenses by a subsequent employer of a peace officer may be sought; to remove partial reimbursement of such training expenses; to limit total training expenses to certain costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye

Y Henderson E Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn

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Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1251. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Efstration of the 104th, Burchett of the 176th, Gunter of the 8th and Smith of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-30, relating to travel expenses of judges of the superior courts, so as to transfer from the state auditor to The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia duties related to review and approval of travel expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B

Y Henderson E Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran

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Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye
Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 974. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Anderson of the 10th, Leverett of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 25th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to require the Secretary of State to establish and maintain a state-wide system for the posting of scanned paper ballots; to provide for minimum resolution requirements for such scans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to require the Secretary of State to establish and maintain a state-wide system for the posting of scanned paper ballots; to provide for the scanning of tabulated absentee ballots; to provide for minimum resolution requirements for each such scan; to provide for the minimum amount of time such scans shall be maintained; to provide for the posting of such scanned ballots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended in Code Section 21-2-493, relating to computation, canvassing, and tabulation of returns, investigation of discrepancies in vote counts, recount procedure, pilot program for posting of digital images of scanned paper ballots, certification of returns, and change in returns, by revising subsection (j.1) as follows:
"(j.1) The Secretary of State shall create and maintain a pilot state-wide program for the posting of digital images of the scanned paper ballots created by the voting system. All such scans shall have a resolution of no less than 200 dots per inch. Such program shall maintain scanned ballot images for a period of no less than 24 months following the election in which the ballot was cast."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-2-386, relating to safekeeping, certification, and validation of absentee ballots, rejection of ballot, delivery of ballots to location designated by superintendent, duties of superintendent and managers, precinct returns, report of returns of verified and accepted absentee ballots cast as soon as possible following closing of polls, notification of challenged elector, and unlawful disclosure of tabulation results, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, including, but not limited to, the certification requirement in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-300, all absentee ballots tabulated pursuant to this Code section shall be scanned so that there is a digital image of each such ballot. All such scans shall have a resolution of no less than 600 dots per inch, or the highest resolution possible within the certified voting system. All such scans shall be posted and maintained by the program provided for in subsection (j.1) of Code Section 21-2-493."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach

Y Henderson E Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell
Momtahan

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P.

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Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell E Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 996. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Gullett of the 19th, Powell of the 33rd, Hitchens of the 161st and Leverett of the 123rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to jails, so as to provide jailers with arrest powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford

Y Henderson E Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye
Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 1022. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Washburn of the 144th, Frye of the 122nd, Martin of the 49th and Blackmon of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for local governments to have the option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the inflation rate from the adjusted base year value of such homestead as provided by general law; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law that counties, consolidated governments, municipalities, and local school systems are authorized to approve local option homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount that the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds its base year value after certain adjustments; to provide for conditions, calculations, and limitations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article VII, Section II, Paragraph III of the Constitution is amended by revising subparagraph (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) The General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by general law for a local option homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes that becomes effective for a given county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school system on the first day of January following the passage of an ordinance or resolution by the governing authority of such political subdivision and the approval of a majority of the qualified electors of such political subdivision voting in a referendum thereon.
(2) Such local option homestead exemption shall be a homestead exemption that exempts from ad valorem taxes any amount that the homestead's current year assessed value exceeds its adjusted base year assessed value. The adjusted base year assessed value shall be determined by adjusting the homestead's base year assessed value to account for the effects that inflation and improvements to the homestead may have had after the homestead's base year assessed value was determined. For any given political subdivision, the base year value shall be the assessed value of the homestead for the year prior to the year in which the local option homestead exemption is first granted to the applicant with respect to such political subdivision Repealed."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for local option homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount that the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds its base year value after adjusting for inflation and improvements?"

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.
By unanimous consent, further consideration of HR 1022 was suspended until later in the legislative day.
HB 1181. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 112th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to limit the carryforward periods of certain income tax credits; to provide for expirations of certain credits; to amend Code Sections 3-6-70, 33-8-13, 48-5C-1, 48-8-3, and 48-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from excise tax on wine, exemption of certain insurance companies from taxes, definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report relative to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, state sales and use tax exemptions, and excise tax imposed, rates for tobacco and vaping products, exemptions, collection and payment, and tax separately identified, respectively, so as to provide for sunset dates; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to limit the carry-forward periods of certain income tax credits; to provide for expirations of certain credits; to reduce the carry-forward periods for certain credits; to provide for sunset dates for certain credits; to amend Code Sections 3-6-70, 338-13, 48-5C-1, 48-8-3, and 48-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from excise tax on wine, exemption of certain insurance companies from taxes, definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report relative to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, state sales and use tax exemptions, and excise tax imposed, rates for tobacco and vaping products, exemptions, collection and payment, and tax separately identified, respectively, so as to provide for sunset dates; to provide for related

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matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-29.4, relating to tax credits for disaster assistance funds received, as follows:
"(b) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against no more than three succeeding years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-29.7, relating to tax credits for depository financial institutions, as follows:
"(a) There shall be a dollar-for-dollar credit against the state income tax liability of depository financial institutions which shall be equal to the amount of taxes, if any, paid by such taxpayers pursuant to Code Section Sections 48-6-93 and Code Section 48-6-95. If the liability of any such institutions under the taxes authorized by Code Section Sections 48-6-93 and Code Section 48-6-95 exceeds the income tax liability of such institution for any year, the amount of any unused credit under this Code section may be credited over a period of five years from the tax year in which the unused credit arose. If the assets of an institution are acquired by another institution in a transaction described in Section 381(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the acquiring institution shall succeed to and take into account any unused credit of the distributor or transferor institution. If a depository financial institution has elected Subchapter 'S' status pursuant to the conditions specified in subparagraph (b)(7)(B) of Code Section 48-7-21, the credits authorized by this subsection may be passed through on a pro rata basis to the institution's shareholders. If the amount of any such pro rata credit exceeds a shareholder's individual income tax liability, then such unused credit may be credited over a period of five three years from the tax year in which the unused credit arose. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 48-7-29.9, relating to tax credits for qualified life insurance premiums for National Guard and Air National Guard members, as follows:
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allowed the taxpayer against no more than three succeeding years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-7-29.12, relating to tax credits for qualified donation of real property, as follows:
"(d)(1) In no event shall the total amount of any tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit allowed to a taxpayer under subsection (b) of this Code section exceed $250,000.00 with respect to tax liability determined under Code Section 48-720 or $500,000.00 with respect to tax liability determined under Code Section 48-7-21. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed to be carried forward to apply to the taxpayer's succeeding ten five years' tax liability. However, the amount in excess of such annual dollar limits shall not be eligible for carryover to the taxpayer's succeeding years' tax liability nor shall such excess amount be claimed by or reallocated to any other taxpayer. No such tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-29.13, relating to tax credits for qualified health insurance expenses, as follows:
"(c) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against no more than three succeeding years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (b)(6)(B) of Code Section 48-729.14, relating to tax credits for clean energy property, as follows:
"(B) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against no more than three succeeding years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 48-7-29.16, relating to tax credits for contributions to student scholarship organizations, as follows:
"(e) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit allowed to any taxpayer or business enterprise under this Code section for a taxable year exceed such taxpayer's income tax liability or such business enterprise's state insurance premium tax liability owed pursuant to Code Section 33-8-4, provided that any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer or business enterprise against up to its succeeding five three years'

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tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer or business enterprise against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-29.17, relating to a tax credit for the purchase of one eligible single-family residence, as follows:
"(c) The amount of the tax credit under subsection (b) of this Code section which may be claimed and allowed in a single tax year shall not exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability or one-third of the total amount of the credit allowed under subsection (b) of this Code section, whichever is less. Any excess or unused tax credit amount shall be carried forward to apply to the taxpayer's no more than three succeeding years' tax liability. No such tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 48-7-29.21, relating to tax credits for qualified education donations for the purpose of awarding grants to public schools, as follows:
"(e) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against the succeeding five three years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (k) of Code Section 48-7-29.24, relating to tax credits for contributions to foster child support organizations, as follows:
"(2) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against the succeeding five three years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-11. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (k) of Code Section 48-7-29.25, relating to tax credits for contributions to law enforcement foundations, as follows:
"(2) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against the succeeding five three years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."

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SECTION 1-12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (h) of Code Section 48-7-40, relating to designation of counties as less developed areas and tax credits for certain business enterprises, as follows:
"(h) Any credit claimed under this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified jobs were established, subject to forfeiture as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of this Code section, but in tiers 3 and 4 the credit established by this Code section taken in any one taxable year shall be limited to an amount not greater than 50 percent of the taxpayer's state income tax liability which is attributable to income derived from operations in this state for that taxable year. In tier 1 and 2 counties, the credit allowed under this Code section against taxes imposed under this article in any taxable year shall be limited to an amount not greater than 100 percent of the taxpayer's state income tax liability attributable to income derived from operations in this state for such taxable year."
SECTION 1-13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (h) of Code Section 48-7-40.1, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, as follows:
"(h) Any credit claimed under this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified jobs were established, subject to forfeiture as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, but the credit established by this Code section taken in any one taxable year shall be limited to an amount not greater than 100 percent of the taxpayer's state income tax liability which is attributable to income derived from operations in this state for that taxable year."
SECTION 1-14. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-40.1A, relating to additional job tax credits for manufacturers of personal protective equipment, as follows:
"(2) Any tax credit claimed under subsection (b) of this Code section, but not used in any taxable year, may be carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified jobs were established."
SECTION 1-15. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-40.1B, relating to tax credits for jobs created by manufacturers of medical equipment, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, or medicine, as follows:
"(1) Any tax credit claimed under subsection (b) of this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified jobs were established; and"

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SECTION 1-16. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (c)(2)(A) of Code Section 48-740.2, relating to tax credits for existing manufacturing and telecommunications facilities in tier 1 counties, as follows:
"(2)(A) Any credit claimed under this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified investment property was acquired, provided that such qualified investment property remains in service:."
SECTION 1-17. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (c)(2)(A) of Code Section 48-740.3, relating to tax credits for existing manufacturing and telecommunications facilities in tier 2 counties, as follows:
"(2)(A) Any credit claimed under this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified investment property was acquired, provided that such qualified investment property remains in service."
SECTION 1-18. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-40.4, relating to tax credits for existing manufacturing and telecommunications facilities in tier 3 or 4 counties, as follows:
"(2) Any credit claimed under this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified investment property was acquired, provided that such qualified investment property remains in service. The credit established by this Code section taken in any one taxable year shall be limited to an amount not greater than 50 percent of the taxpayer's state income tax liability which is attributable to income derived from operations in this state for that taxable year. The sale, merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy of any taxpayer shall not create new eligibility in any succeeding taxpayer, but any unused credit may be transferred and continued by any transferee of the taxpayer;"
SECTION 1-19. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-40.5, relating to tax credits for employers providing approved retraining programs, as follows:
"(c) Any tax credit claimed under this Code section for any taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 1998, but not used for any such taxable year may be carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the tax credit was granted. The tax credit granted to any employer pursuant to this Code section shall not exceed 50 percent of the amount of the taxpayer's income tax liability for the taxable year as computed without regard to this Code section. Notwithstanding Code Section 48-2-35, any tax credit claimed under this Code section shall be claimed within one year of the

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earlier of the date the original return was filed or the date such return was due as prescribed in subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-56, including any approved extensions."
SECTION 1-20. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-40.7, relating to optional tax credits for existing manufacturing and telecommunications facilities in tier 1 counties, as follows:
"(b) In the case of a taxpayer which has operated for the immediately preceding three years an existing manufacturing or telecommunications facility or manufacturing or telecommunications support facility and which first places in service during a taxable year qualified investment property in this state in a tier 1 county designated pursuant to Code Section 48-7-40, there shall be allowed an optional credit against the tax imposed under this article for the ensuing ten five taxable years following the taxable year the qualified investment property was first placed in service, provided that such qualified investment property remains in service. Such optional credit shall be at the irrevocable election of the taxpayer and shall be in lieu of the credit under Code Section 48-7-40.2. No taxpayer who claims the credit under Code Section 48-7-40.2 for any taxable year for a given project shall be eligible to receive the credit under this Code section with respect to the same project for any taxable year. The aggregate amount of the credit allowed under this Code section shall equal 10 percent of the cost of all qualified investment property purchased or acquired by the taxpayer and first placed in service during a taxable year. The annual amount of such credit shall be computed as follows:
(1) The taxable year in which such qualified investment property is first placed in service shall be the base year for purposes of calculating the credit provided for by this Code section; (2) The amount of tax owed by the taxpayer for the base year and for each of the two immediately preceding taxable years shall be determined without regard to any credits and shall be added together and divided by three. The resulting figure shall be the base year average; and (3) The credit available to the taxpayer to apply against the tax liability of any year following the base year but no later than the tenth fifth year shall be the lesser of the following amounts:
(A) Ninety percent of the excess of the tax of the applicable year determined without regard to any credits over the base year average; or (B) The excess of the aggregate amount of the credit allowed for the qualified investment property over the sum of the amounts of credit already used in the years following the base year."
SECTION 1-21. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-40.8, relating to optional tax credits for existing manufacturing and telecommunications facilities in tier 2 counties, as follows:

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"(b) In the case of a taxpayer which has operated for the immediately preceding three years an existing manufacturing or telecommunications facility or manufacturing or telecommunications support facility and which first places in service during a taxable year qualified investment property in this state in a tier 2 county designated pursuant to Code Section 48-7-40, there shall be allowed an optional credit against the tax imposed under this article for the ensuing ten five taxable years following the taxable year the qualified investment property was first placed in service, provided that such qualified investment property remains in service. Such optional credit shall be at the irrevocable election of the taxpayer and shall be in lieu of the credit under Code Section 48-7-40.3. No taxpayer who claims the credit under Code Section 48-7-40.3 for any taxable year for a given project shall be eligible to receive the credit under this Code section with respect to the same project for any taxable year. The aggregate amount of the credit allowed under this Code section shall equal 8 percent of the cost of all qualified investment property purchased or acquired by the taxpayer and first placed in service during a taxable year. The annual amount of such credit shall be computed as follows:
(1) The taxable year in which such qualified investment property is first placed in service shall be the base year for purposes of calculating the credit provided for by this Code section; (2) The amount of tax owed by the taxpayer for the base year and for each of the two immediately preceding taxable years shall be determined without regard to any credits and shall be added together and divided by three. The resulting figure shall be the base year average; and (3) The credit available to the taxpayer to apply against the tax liability of any year following the base year but no later than the tenth fifth year shall be the lesser of the following amounts:
(A) Ninety percent of the excess of the tax of the applicable year determined without regard to any credits over the base year average; or (B) The excess of the aggregate amount of the credit allowed for the qualified investment property over the sum of the amounts of credit already used in the years following the base year."
SECTION 1-22. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-40.9, relating to optional tax credits for existing manufacturing and telecommunications facilities in tier 3 or 4 counties, as follows:
"(b) In the case of a taxpayer which has operated for the immediately preceding three years an existing manufacturing or telecommunications facility or manufacturing or telecommunications support facility and which first places in service during a taxable year qualified investment property in this state in a tier 3 or a tier 4 county designated pursuant to Code Section 48-7-40, there shall be allowed an optional credit against the tax imposed under this article for the ensuing ten five taxable years following the taxable year the qualified investment property was first placed in service, provided that such qualified investment property remains in service. Such optional credit shall be at the

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irrevocable election of the taxpayer and shall be in lieu of the credit under Code Section 48-7-40.4. No taxpayer who claims the credit under Code Section 48-7-40.4 for any taxable year for a given project shall be eligible to receive the credit under this Code section with respect to the same project for any taxable year. The aggregate amount of the credit allowed under this Code section shall equal 6 percent of the cost of all qualified investment property purchased or acquired by the taxpayer and first placed in service during a taxable year. The annual amount of such credit shall be computed as follows:
(1) The taxable year in which such qualified investment property is first placed in service shall be the base year for purposes of calculating the credit provided for by this Code section; (2) The amount of tax owed by the taxpayer for the base year and for each of the two immediately preceding taxable years shall be determined without regard to any credits and shall be added together and divided by three. The resulting figure shall be the base year average; and (3) The credit available to the taxpayer to apply against the tax liability of any year following the base year but no later than the tenth fifth year shall be the lesser of the following amounts:
(A) Ninety percent of the excess of the tax of the applicable year determined without regard to any credits over the base year average; or (B) The excess of the aggregate amount of the credit allowed for the qualified investment property over the sum of the amounts of credit already used in the years following the base year."
SECTION 1-23. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 48-7-40.12, relating to tax credits for qualified research expenses, as follows:
"(d) Any unused credit claimed under this Code section may be carried forward ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified research expenses were made. The credit taken in any one taxable year shall not exceed 50 percent of the business enterprise's remaining Georgia net income tax liability after all other credits have been applied."
SECTION 1-24. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 48-7-40.15, relating to alternative tax credits for base year port traffic increases, as follows:
"(2)(A) Any tax credit claimed under subsection (b) of this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified jobs were established, provided that the increase in port traffic remains above the minimum levels established in Code Section 48-740 or 48-7-40.1 and this Code section, respectively. (B) Any tax credit claimed under subsection (c) of this Code section in lieu of Code Section 48-7-40.2, 48-7-40.3, or 48-7-40.4 but not used in any taxable year may be

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carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified investment property was acquired, provided that the increase in port traffic remains above the minimum level established in this Code section and the qualified investment property remains in service. (3)(A) Any tax credit claimed under subsection (c) of this Code section in lieu of Code Section 48-7-40.7, 48-7-40.8, or 48-7-40.9 shall be allowed for the ensuing ten five taxable years following the taxable year the qualified investment property was first placed in service, provided that the increase in port traffic remains above the minimum level established in this Code section and the qualified investment property remains in service. (B) The tax credit established by this Code section in lieu of Code Section 48-7-40.2, 48-7-40.3, or 48-7-40.4 and taken in any one taxable year shall be limited to an amount not greater than 50 percent of the taxpayer's state income tax liability which is attributable to income derived from operations in this state for that taxable year. (C) The tax credit established by this Code section in addition to that pursuant to Code Section 48-7-40 or 48-7-40.1 and taken in any one taxable year shall be limited to an amount not greater than 50 percent of the taxpayer's state income tax liability which is attributable to income derived from operations in this state for that taxable year. (D) The sale, merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy of any taxpayer shall not create new eligibility for any succeeding taxpayer, but any unused credit may be transferred and continued by any transferee of the taxpayer."
SECTION 1-25. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-7-40.15A, relating to increased job tax credit based on increase in port traffic, as follows:
"(3)(A) Any tax credit claimed under subsection (b) of this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified jobs were established, provided that the increase in port traffic remains above the minimum levels established in Code Section 48-740 and this Code section, respectively. (B) The tax credit established by this Code section in lieu of Code Section 48-7-40.2, 48-7-40.3, or 48-7-40.4 and taken in any one taxable year shall be limited to an amount not greater than 50 percent of the taxpayer's state income tax liability which is attributable to income derived from operations in this state for that taxable year. (C) The tax credit established by this Code section in addition to that pursuant to Code Section 48-7-40 and taken in any one taxable year shall be limited to an amount not greater than 50 percent of the taxpayer's state income tax liability which is attributable to income derived from operations in this state for that taxable year. (D) The sale, merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy of any taxpayer shall not create new eligibility for any succeeding taxpayer, but any unused credit may be transferred and continued by any transferee of the taxpayer."

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SECTION 1-26. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (e) of Code Section 48-7-40.16, relating to tax credits for alternative fuel, low-emission and zero-emission vehicles, and electric vehicle chargers, as follows:
"(4) Any credit claimed under this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for five three years from the close of the taxable year in which a new clean fueled vehicle was purchased or leased or a conventionally fueled vehicle was changed into a converted vehicle, provided that the applicable certification required in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection accompanies any such claim;"
SECTION 1-27. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-40.20, relating to tax credits for businesses engaged in manufacturing cigarettes for exportation, amount, and required information, as follows:
"(c) The credit allowed under this Code section may not exceed the lesser of $6 million or 50 percent of the amount of tax imposed by this article for the taxable year reduced by the sum of all other credits allowable, except tax payments made by or on behalf of the taxpayer. This limitation applies to the cumulative amount of the credit allowed in any tax year, including carry forwards claimed by the taxpayer under this Code section for previous tax years. Any unused portion of a credit allowed in this Code section may be carried forward for the next succeeding five three years."
SECTION 1-28. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 48-7-40.22, relating to tax credits for business enterprises for leased motor vehicles, daily ridership, and implementation, as follows:
"(d) In no event shall the aggregate amount of the tax credit provided by this Code section exceed the income tax liability of the business enterprise. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed to be carried forward to apply to the three succeeding years' tax liability of such business enterprise. No such credit shall be allowed the business enterprise against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-29. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of Code Section 48-7-40.25, relating to tax credits for investment in expanding existing manufacturing facilities, and enhancements for high-impact aerospace defense projects, as follows:
"(2) Any credit claimed under this Code section but not fully used in the manner prescribed in subsection (d) of this Code section may be carried forward for 15 ten years from the close of the later of:
(A) The taxable year in which the qualified investment property was acquired; or (B) The taxable year in which both the job requirement and investment requirement are satisfied.

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The sale, merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy of any business enterprise shall not create new eligibility in any succeeding business entity but any unused investment tax credit may be transferred and continued by any transferee of the business enterprise;"
SECTION 1-30. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (h) of Code Section 48-7-40.26, relating to tax credits for film, gaming, video, or digital production, as follows:
"(3) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's income tax liability. Any unused credit amount shall be allowed to be carried forward for five three years from the close of the taxable year in which the investment occurred. No such credit shall be allowed the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-31. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of Code Section 48-7-40.26A, relating to tax credits for postproduction expenditures, as follows:
"(2) Where the amount of tax credits under this Code section exceeds the postproduction company's income tax liability in a taxable year, any unused credit amount:
(A) May be carried forward for five three years from the close of the taxable year in which the investment occurred; or (B) May be taken as a credit against such postproduction company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103. Each employee whose employer receives credit against such postproduction company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103 shall receive credit against his or her income tax liability under Code Section 48-7-20 for the corresponding taxable year for the full amount which would be credited against such liability prior to the application of the credit provided for in this subparagraph. Credits against quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103 and credits against liability under Code Section 48-7-20 established by this subparagraph shall not constitute income to the postproduction company. No such credit shall be allowed the postproduction company against prior years' tax liability; and"
SECTION 1-32. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-40.27, relating to tax credits for qualified investments in a research fund, as follows:
"(1) In no event shall the credit for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused portion of the credit shall be permitted to be carried forward and applied to the taxpayer's tax liability for the subsequent ten five years. The credit shall not be applied against the taxpayer's prior years' tax liabilities;"

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SECTION 1-33. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-40.28, relating to limitation on the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed for qualified investments in a research fund, as follows:
"(1) In no event shall the credit for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused portion of the credit shall be permitted to be carried forward and applied to the taxpayer's tax liability for the subsequent ten five years. The credit shall not be applied against the taxpayer's prior years' tax liabilities;"
SECTION 1-34. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 48-7-40.29, relating to tax credits for certain qualified equipment that reduces business or domestic energy or water usage, as follows:
"(e) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit allowed by this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused credit amount shall be allowed to be carried forward for five three years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified equipment was placed in service. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."
SECTION 1-35. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (f) of Code Section 48-7-40.30, relating to tax credits for certain qualified investments for limited period of time, as follows:
"(3) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit allowed an individual under this Code section for a taxable year exceed such individual's net income tax liability. Any unused credit amount shall be allowed to be carried forward for five three years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified investment was made. No such credit shall be allowed against prior years' tax liability;"
SECTION 1-36. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (d) and subsection (f) of Code Section 48-7-40.32, relating to revitalization zone tax credits, as follows:
"(2) The amount of the tax credit per project shall be 25 percent of the purchase price and shall not exceed $125,000.00; provided, however, that the entire credit shall not be taken in the year in which the property is placed in commercial service but shall be prorated equally in five three installments over five three taxable years, beginning with the taxable year in which the property is placed in service; and" "(f) In no event shall the amount of the tax credits allowed by this Code section for a taxable year exceed a certified entity's or certified investor's state income tax liability. Any credit claimed under this Code section by a certified entity or certified investor but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for ten five years from the close of the taxable year in which the credit is claimed. No such credit shall be allowed by the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."

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SECTION 1-37. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 48-7-40.34, relating to tax credits for Class III railroads and reporting, as follows:
"(e)(1) The tax credits given to a Class III railroad by this Code section that are not used by such Class III railroad shall be freely assignable one time between January 1, 2019, and January 1, 2027, by written agreement to a taxpayer subject to the tax imposed by this chapter. (2) In no event shall tax credits allowed under this Code section for a taxable year exceed any taxpayer's state income tax liability. Any credit allowed to any taxpayer under this Code section but not used in a taxable year may be carried forward for up to three years from the close of the taxable year in which the credit was first claimed. No such tax credit shall be allowed by the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-7-29.13, relating to tax credits for qualified health insurance expenses, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(f) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029."
SECTION 2-2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-7-40.16, relating to tax credits for alternative fuel, low-emission and zero-emission vehicles, and electric vehicle chargers, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029."
SECTION 2-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-7-40.22, relating to tax credits for business enterprises for leased motor vehicles, daily ridership, and implementation, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029."
SECTION 2-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-7-40.27, relating to tax credits for qualified investments in a research fund, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029."
SECTION 2-5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-7-40.28, relating to limitation on the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed for qualified investments in a research fund, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(f) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029."

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PART III SECTION 3-1.
Code Section 3-6-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from excise tax on wine, is amended by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) Wine sold to and used by established and recognized churches and synagogues for use in sacramental services only, on or before December 31, 2029;"
SECTION 3-2. Code Section 33-8-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemption of certain insurance companies from taxes, is amended by designating the existing provisions as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) This Code section shall stand repealed on December 31, 2029."
SECTION 3-3. Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report relative to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, is amended by revising paragraph (.1) of subsection (a) and subparagraph (d)(7)(C) as follows:
"(.1) 'Disabled first responder' means a law enforcement officer, firefighter, publicly employed emergency medical technician, or surviving spouse of such an individual receiving payments pursuant to Code Section 45-9-85 due to total permanent disability, partial permanent disability, organic brain damage, or death occurring in the line of duty, provided that such law enforcement officer, firefighter, or publicly employed emergency medical technician is not facing pending charges for and has not been convicted of a crime related to his or her conduct in the line of duty, and his or her state licensure as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician is not subject to pending action for suspension or revocation and has not been revoked or suspended due to his or her bad conduct. This paragraph shall stand repealed on December 31, 2029."
"(C) Each disabled first responder shall be allowed an exemption from state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section levied on a maximum of $50,000.00 in aggregate of the fair market value combined for all motor vehicles that he or she registers in this state during any three-year period. This subparagraph shall stand repealed on December 31, 2029."
SECTION 3-4. Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use tax exemptions, is amended by revising paragraphs (6.2), (6.3), (7.2), (11), (14), (15.1), (30), (34.2), (36), (38), (48), (56), (60), (63), (65), (67), (71), (72), and (104) as follows:
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purposes the construction, ownership, or operation of a coliseum and related facilities to be used for athletic contests, games, meetings, trade fairs, expositions, political conventions, agricultural events, theatrical and musical performances, conventions, or other public entertainments or any combination of such purposes. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029; (6.3)(A) Sales to any agricultural commodities commission created by and regulated pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 2. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(7.2)(A) Sales of tangible personal property or services to any chapter of the Georgia State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution which is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and obtains an exemption determination letter from the commissioner. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(11)(A) Sales of tangible personal property or services to, and the purchase of tangible personal property or services by, any educational or cultural institute which:
(A)(i) Is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (B)(ii) Furnishes at least 50 percent of its programs through universities and other institutions of higher education in support of their educational programs; (C)(iii) Is paid for by government funds of a foreign country; and (D)(iv) Is an instrumentality, agency, department, or branch of a foreign government operating through a permanent location in this state. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(14)(A) Sales of objects of art and of anthropological, archeological, geological, horticultural, or zoological objects or artifacts and other similar tangible personal property to or for the use by any museum or organization which is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of such tangible personal property for display or exhibition in a museum within this state when the museum is open to the public and has been approved by the commissioner as an organization eligible to receive tax deductible contributions. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(15.1)(A) Sales of pipe organs or steeple bells to any church which is qualified as an exempt religious organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed on December 31, 2029;" "(30)(A) The sale of a vehicle to a service connected disabled veteran when the veteran received a grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to purchase and specially adapt the vehicle to his or her disability. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(34.2)(A) The sale or use of machinery or equipment, or both, which is used in the remanufacture of aircraft engines or aircraft engine parts or components in a remanufacturing facility located in this state. For purposes of this paragraph, 'remanufacture of aircraft engines or aircraft engine parts or components' means the

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substantial overhauling or rebuilding of aircraft engines or aircraft engine parts or components. (B) Any person making a sale of machinery or equipment, or both, for the remanufacture of aircraft engines or aircraft engine parts or components shall collect the tax imposed on the sale by this article unless the purchaser furnishes a certificate issued by the commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase the machinery or equipment without paying the tax. (C) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(36)(A) The sale of machinery and equipment and any repair, replacement, or component parts for such machinery and equipment which is used for the primary purpose of reducing or eliminating air or water pollution; (B) Any person making a sale of machinery and equipment or repair, replacement, or component parts for such machinery and equipment for the purposes specified in this paragraph shall collect the tax imposed on the sale by this article unless the purchaser furnishes him with a certificate issued by the commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase the machinery and equipment or repair, replacement, or component parts for such machinery and equipment without paying the tax. (C) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(38)(A) Sales of tangible personal property and fees and charges for services by the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(48)(A) Sales to licensed commercial fishermen of bait for taking crabs and the use by licensed commercial fishermen of bait for taking crabs. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(56)(A) Sales by any parent-teacher organization qualified as a tax exempt taxexempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(60)(A) The sale of machinery and equipment which is incorporated into any telecommunications manufacturing facility and used for the primary purpose of improving air quality in advanced technology clean rooms of Class 100,000 or less, provided such clean rooms are used directly in the manufacture of tangible personal property. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(63)(A) The sale or use of funeral merchandise, outer burial containers, and cemetery markers as defined in Code Section 43-18-1, which are purchased with funds received from the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund under Chapter 15 of Title 17. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(65)(A) Sales of dyed diesel fuel exclusively used to operate vessels or boats in the commercial fishing trade by licensed commercial fishermen. (B) Any person making a sale of dyed diesel fuel for the purposes specified in this paragraph shall collect the tax imposed on the sale by this article unless the purchaser

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furnishes such person with a certificate issued by the commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase the dyed diesel fuel without paying the tax. (C) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(67)(A) Sales of coins or currency or a combination of coins and currency, provided that the dealer maintains proper documentation, as specified by rule or regulation to be promulgated by the department, to identify each sale or portion of a sale which is exempt under this paragraph. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(71)(A) Sales to or by any nonprofit organization which has as its primary purpose the raising of funds for books, materials, and programs for public libraries if such organization qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029; (72)(A) The sale or use of all mobility enhancing equipment prescribed by a physician. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029;" "(104)(A) Sales to or by any nonprofit organization which has as its primary purpose providing poultry diagnostic and disease monitoring services if such organization qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code. (B) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029."
SECTION 3-5. Code Section 48-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax imposed, rates for tobacco and vaping products, exemptions, collection and payment, and tax separately identified, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c)(1) The taxes imposed by this chapter are levied on the purchase or use of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco by the state or any department, institution, or agency of the state and by the political subdivisions of the state and their departments, institutions, and agencies. (2) The taxes imposed by this chapter are not imposed on cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco purchased exclusively for use by the patients at the Georgia War Veterans Home and the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2029."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025. Part I of this Act shall be applicable only to the unused tax credits generated during the taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

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SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson E Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye
Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House in recess until 1:00 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 389 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1005 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1336 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman

Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 935 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1234 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1284 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 939 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1239 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 565 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Barton of the 5th
Vice-Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 1284. By Representative Taylor of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Michelle Hodges for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1285. By Representatives Taylor of the 92nd, Mitchell of the 88th and Barnes of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending E. Noreen Banks-Ware for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1286. By Representative Taylor of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Iffat A.M. Walker for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1287. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Sainz of the 180th, DeLoach of the 167th, Newton of the 127th and Burchett of the 176th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending King & Prince Seafood; and for other purposes.
HR 1288. By Representatives Erwin of the 32nd, Parrish of the 158th, Jones of the 47th, Martin of the 49th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Poe; and for other purposes.
HR 1289. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Unin De Asociaciones De Charros Del Estado De Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1290. By Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Vincent Williams, Sr.; and for other purposes.

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HR 1291. By Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Neal of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Marilyn Cooke for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1292. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grady County radio station WGRA on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1293. By Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Bruce of the 61st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Theresa Mullins; and for other purposes.
HR 1294. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Jones of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Jackson of the 165th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Juandolyn Stokes and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1295. By Representatives Gladney of the 130th, Taylor of the 92nd, Lupton of the 83rd and Carter of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sharron J. Brown; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1267. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Gunter of the 8th, Blackmon of the 146th, Buckner of the 137th, Stoner of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to repeal Chapter 13A, relating to tax tribunals; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts; to provide for the application of Chapter 11 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Civil Practice Act,' discovery, and attendance of witnesses; to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to

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appeal and error; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to declaratory judgments; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equity procedure; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments; to amend Code Section 15-21-209 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state operation assessment against adult entertainment establishments, determination of obligation, use of funds, and administration, Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, and Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to administrative procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell
Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach
Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M
Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis
McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish
Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HR 598. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Cannon of the 172nd, Williamson of the 112th, Jones of the 25th, Smith of the 138th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to vest judicial power of the state in the Georgia Tax Tribunal; to provide for venue and jurisdiction of the Georgia Tax Tribunal; to provide for concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts; to provide for judges of the Georgia Tax Tribunal and their qualifications; to provide for vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to vest judicial power of the state in the Georgia Tax Court; to provide for venue and jurisdiction of the Georgia Tax Court; to provide for concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts; to provide for judges of the Georgia Tax Court and their qualifications; to provide for vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article VI, Section I of the Constitution is amended by revising Paragraph I as follows:
"Paragraph I. Judicial power of the state. The judicial power of the state shall be vested exclusively in the following classes of courts: magistrate courts, probate courts, juvenile courts, state courts, superior courts, state-wide business court, Georgia Tax Court, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court. Nothing in this paragraph shall preclude a superior court from creating a business court division for its circuit in a manner provided by law. Magistrate courts, probate courts, juvenile courts, and state courts shall be courts of limited jurisdiction. In addition, the General Assembly may establish or authorize the establishment of municipal courts and may authorize administrative agencies to exercise quasi-judicial powers. Municipal courts shall have jurisdiction over ordinance violations and such other jurisdiction as provided by law. Except as provided in this Paragraph and in Section X, municipal courts, county recorder's courts, and civil courts in existence on June 30, 1983, and administrative agencies shall not be subject to the provisions of this

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article. The General Assembly shall have the authority to confer 'by law' jurisdiction upon municipal courts to try state offenses."
SECTION 2. Article VI, Section II of the Constitution is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"Paragraph X. Venue of Georgia Tax Court. All cases before the Georgia Tax Court may conduct pretrial proceedings in any county as provided by law. Any trial of a case that is before the Georgia Tax Court shall take place in the county as is otherwise prescribed by this section."
SECTION 3. Article VI, Section III of the Constitution is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"Paragraph III. Jurisdiction of Georgia Tax Court. The Georgia Tax Court shall have state-wide jurisdiction as provided by law."
SECTION 4. Article VI, Section IV of the Constitution is amended by revising Paragraph I as follows:
"Paragraph I. Jurisdiction of superior courts. The superior courts shall have jurisdiction in all cases, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. They shall have exclusive jurisdiction over trials in felony cases, except in the case of juvenile offenders as provided by law; in cases respecting title to land; and in divorce cases. They shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the state-wide business court and the Georgia Tax Court in equity cases. A superior court by agreement of the parties may order removal of a case to the statewide business court or the Georgia Tax Court as provided by law. The superior courts shall have such appellate jurisdiction, either alone or by circuit or district, as may be provided by law."
SECTION 5. Article VI, Section VII of the Constitution is amended in Paragraph I by adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(c) Each Georgia Tax Court judge shall serve a term of four years; provided, however, that the initial term of each such judge shall be as provided by law. Each Georgia Tax Court judge shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to approval by a majority vote of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a majority vote of the House Committee on Judiciary. Each judge may be reappointed for any number of consecutive terms so long as he or she meets the qualifications of appointment at the time of each appointment and is approved as required by this subparagraph. The Georgia Tax Court shall consist of the number of judges as provided for by law. For purposes of qualifications, Georgia Tax Court judges shall be deemed to serve the geographical area of this state."

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SECTION 6. Article VI, Section VII of the Constitution is amended in Paragraph II by adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(b.2) Georgia Tax Court judges shall have such qualifications as provided by law."

SECTION 7. Article VI, Section VII of the Constitution, relating to classes of courts of limited jurisdiction, is amended by revising Paragraph III as follows:
"Paragraph III. Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the Governor except as otherwise provided by law in the magistrate, probate, and juvenile courts. Vacancies in the state-wide business court shall be filled by appointment of the Governor, subject to approval as specified in subparagraph (b) of Paragraph (I) of this section. Vacancies in the Georgia Tax Court shall be filled by appointment of the Governor, subject to approval as provided for in subparagraph (c) of Paragraph (I) of this section."

SECTION 8. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide for the ( ) NO Georgia Tax Court to be vested with the judicial power of the state and to have venue, judges, and jurisdiction concurrent with superior courts?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach
Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson

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Y Bell Bennett
Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 598. By Representatives Cox of the 28th, Powell of the 33rd, Washburn of the 144th, Douglas of the 78th and Jasperse of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper

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Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell
Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J
Collins

Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell
Momtahan Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 27th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

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Modified Open Rule

HB 1303 Special license plates; Shepherd Center; establish (MotV-Stinson-150th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 643
HB 1018 HB 1093 HB 1138
HB 1339

Georgia Judicial Retirement System; certain state court judges of Fulton County participating in other retirement systems; repeal prohibitions (Substitute)(Ret-Bruce-61st) Georgia Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act; enact (Substitute) (B&B-Ridley-6th) Agriculture; prohibit acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities (Substitute)(A&CA-Clark-100th) Invest Georgia Fund; provide additional factor that the fund administrator shall consider in the selection of venture capital funds (ED&T-Kendrick-95th) Health; certificate of need; revise (Substitute)(Hth-Parrish-158th)

Structured Rule

HB 971 HB 1115
HB 1182

Firearm Safe Handling and Secure Storage Tax Credit Act; enact (Substitute)(W&M-Newton-127th) Sales and use tax; revise provisions for maximum allowable tax rate; remove prohibition of simultaneously levying a LOST and a HOST (Substitute)(W&M-Williams-148th) Income tax; low-income housing tax credits; revise (Substitute) (W&M-Crowe-118th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1115. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Kelley of the 16th, Crowe of the 118th, Blackmon of the 146th, Horner of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to revise

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provisions for the maximum allowable sales and use tax rate; to remove the prohibition of simultaneously levying a LOST and a HOST; to phase out certain local sales taxes and authorize a new flexible penny local option sales tax ('FLOST'); to provide for audits and reports; to provide for the withholding of funds by the state under certain circumstances; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), so as to remove provisions exempting certain retail sales and use taxes from the cap on local sales taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to remove the prohibition of simultaneously levying a LOST and a HOST; to revise provisions for the maximum allowable sales and use tax rate; to provide for intergovernmental agreements, local authorization, administration, collection, and distribution of proceeds regarding a HOST; to phase out certain local sales taxes and authorize a new flexible penny local option sales tax ('FLOST') for the purpose of property tax relief; to provide for definitions; to provide for authorization of tax and applicability; to provide for local authorization and referenda; to provide for imposition and termination of tax; to provide for administration and collection of tax; to provide for returns; to provide for distribution of tax proceeds; to provide for personal property in other jurisdictions; to prohibit taxation of products ordered and delivered outside of jurisdiction; to prohibit taxation of certain construction materials; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for impact on other taxes; to provide for audits and reports; to provide for the withholding of funds by the state under certain circumstances; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), so as to remove provisions exempting certain retail sales and use taxes from the cap on local sales taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-8-6, relating to prohibition of political subdivisions from imposing various taxes, ceiling on local sales and use taxes, and taxation of mobile telecommunications, as follows:

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"48-8-6. (a) There shall not be imposed in any jurisdiction in this state or on any transaction in this state local sales taxes, local use taxes, or local sales and use taxes in excess of 2 percent. For purposes of this prohibition, the taxes affected are any sales tax, use tax, or sales and use tax which is levied in an area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, including such taxes authorized by or pursuant to constitutional amendment, except that the following taxes shall not count toward or be subject to such 2 percent limitation:
(1) A sales and use tax for educational purposes exempted from such limitation under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; (2) Any tax levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation, as authorized by the amendment to the Constitution set out at Georgia Laws, 1964, page 1008; the continuation of such amendment under Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV(d) of the Constitution; and the laws enacted pursuant to such constitutional amendment; provided, however, that the exception provided for under this paragraph shall only apply:
(A) In a county in which a tax is being imposed under subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 48-8-111 in whole or in part for the purpose or purposes of a water capital outlay project or projects, a sewer capital outlay project or projects, a water and sewer capital outlay project or projects, water and sewer projects and costs as defined under paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-200, or any combination thereof and with respect to which the county has entered into an intergovernmental contract with a municipality, in which the average waste-water system flow of such municipality is not less than 85 million gallons per day, allocating proceeds to such municipality to be used solely for water and sewer projects and costs as defined under paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-200. The exception provided for under this subparagraph shall apply only during the period the tax under such subparagraph (a)(1)(D) is in effect. The exception provided for under this subparagraph shall not apply in any county in which a tax is being imposed under Article 2A of this chapter; (B) In a county in which the tax levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation is first levied after January 1, 2010, and before January 1, 2021. Such tax shall not apply to the following:
(i) The sale or use of jet fuel; and (ii) The sale of motor vehicles; or (C) In a county in which a tax is levied and collected pursuant to Part 2 of Article 2A of this chapter; (3) In the event of a rate increase imposed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-96, only the amount in excess of the initial 1 percent sales and use tax and in the event of a newly imposed tax pursuant to Code Section 48-8-96, only the amount in excess of a 1 percent sales and use tax; (4) A sales and use tax levied under Article 4 of this chapter; (5) Either a sales and use tax levied under Article 5 of this chapter or a sales and use tax levied under Article 5B of this chapter;

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(6) A sales and use tax levied under Article 5A of this chapter; (7) A sales and use tax levied under Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32; and (8) A sales and use tax levied under Part 3 of Article 3 of this chapter. If the imposition of any otherwise authorized local sales tax, local use tax, or local sales and use tax would result in a tax rate in excess of that authorized by this subsection, then such otherwise authorized tax may not be imposed. (a)(1) Except as provided in this subsection, on and after July 1, 2024, there shall not be imposed in any jurisdiction in this state or on any transaction in this state local sales taxes, local use taxes, or local sales and use taxes in excess of 3 percent. For purposes of this limitation, the taxes affected are any sales tax, use tax, or sales and use tax which is levied in an area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, including such taxes authorized by or pursuant to constitutional amendment, except for:
(A) A 1 percent sales and use tax for educational purposes exempted from such limitation under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; (B) Up to 1 percent in aggregate of any of the transportation related sales and use taxes authorized under Articles 5, 5A, and 5B of this chapter and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32; and (C) A sales and use tax levied under Article 4 of this chapter. (2) Any tax that does not comply with the limitations provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection as of July 1, 2024, but did comply with the law in effect prior to July 1, 2024, shall be allowed to continue as authorized under laws that existed prior to July 1, 2024; provided, however, that upon the expiration or termination of any such tax, such tax shall not be renewed and the jurisdiction that levied such tax shall be fully subject to the limitations imposed by this subsection. (3) This subsection shall not limit the imposition of any local excise tax, which is separately authorized under Chapter 13 of this title. (4) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the imposition of any otherwise authorized local sales tax, local use tax, or local sales and use tax would result in a tax rate in excess of that authorized by this subsection, then such otherwise authorized tax shall not be imposed."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 48-8-102, relating to creation of special districts, levying of tax, use of proceeds of tax, and restriction on levying taxes, as follows:
"(e) On and after July 1, 2024, such sales and use tax shall only be levied in a special district following the execution of an intergovernmental agreement among the governing authorities of the county and the qualified municipalities within the special district that represent at least 50 percent of the total municipal population of the special district and following the enactment of a local Act which provides for a homestead exemption for such county and all municipalities within the special district in an amount to be determined from the amount of sales and use tax collected under this part. Such homestead exemption shall commence with taxable years beginning on or after January

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1 of the year immediately following the first complete calendar year in which the sales and use tax under this part is levied. Any such intergovernmental agreement shall specify the distribution of the proceeds of the sales and use tax collected and the methodology for calculation of the homestead exemption. Any such local Act shall incorporate by reference the terms and conditions specified under this part. Any such local Act shall not be subject to the provisions of Code Section 1-3-4.1. Any such homestead exemption under this part shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption applicable to county taxes for county purposes within the special district. Notwithstanding any provision of such local Act to the contrary, the referendum which shall otherwise be required to be conducted under such local Act shall only be conducted if the resolution required under subsection (a) of Code Section 48-8-103 is adopted prior to the issuance of the call for the referendum under the local Act by the election superintendent. If such resolution is not adopted by that date, the referendum otherwise required to be conducted under the local Act shall not be conducted. (f) No sales and use tax shall be levied in a special district under this part in which a tax is levied and collected under Article 2 of this chapter."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-8-104.1. (a) This Code section shall be applicable to any sales and use tax levied pursuant to this part on or after July 1, 2024. (b) The sales and use tax levied pursuant to this part shall be exclusively administered and collected by the commissioner for the use by and benefit of each county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of a special district created pursuant to this part. Such administration and collection shall be accomplished in the same manner and subject to the same applicable provisions, procedures, and penalties provided in Article 1 of this chapter, except that the sales and use tax provided for in this part shall be applicable to sales of motor fuels as prepaid local tax as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2; provided, however, that all moneys collected from each taxpayer by the commissioner shall be first applied to such taxpayer's liability for taxes owed the state. Dealers shall be allowed a percentage of the amount of the sales and use tax due and accounted for and shall be reimbursed in the form of a deduction in submitting, reporting, and paying the amount due if such amount is not delinquent at the time of payment. Such dealer deduction shall be at the rate and subject to the requirements specified under subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 48-8-50. (c) Each sales and use tax return remitting sales and use taxes collected under this part shall separately identify the location of each retail establishment at which any of the sales and use taxes remitted were collected and shall specify the amount of sales and the amount of taxes collected at each establishment for the period covered by the return to facilitate the determination by the commissioner that all sales and use taxes imposed by this part are collected and distributed according to situs of sale.

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(d) The proceeds of the sales and use tax collected by the commissioner in each special district under this part shall be disbursed as soon as practicable after collection as follows:
(1) One percent of the amount collected shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury in order to defray the costs of administration; and (2) The remaining proceeds of the tax shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district, and such governing authority shall thereafter distribute the proceeds in accordance with this paragraph. Unless the county and all qualified municipalities agree otherwise by execution of the intergovernmental agreement required by subsection (e) of Code Section 48-8-102, the proceeds of the sales and use tax shall be distributed in such amounts as necessary to provide for a homestead exemption from the levy of ad valorem tax by the county and all qualified municipalities, and in determining such amounts and such exemptions, the ratio of the total millage of the levy and the amount of such levy reduced by the exemption shall be the same for the county and each qualified municipality."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Article 3, relating to county sales and use taxes, by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 1A
48-8-125. (a) Pursuant to the authority granted by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of this state, there are created within this state 159 special districts. The geographical boundaries of each county shall correspond with and shall be conterminous with the geographical boundary of the 159 special districts. (b) The territory of each special district shall include all of the territory within the county including all municipalities, to the extent the municipal boundaries lie within the geographical boundaries of the county and any consolidated government.
48-8-126. (a) The General Assembly shall be authorized by local Act, subject to the requirement of approval by local referendum and the other requirements of this part, to impose within any given special district a special sales and use tax for a limited period of time for the limited purpose of property tax relief. Such tax shall be known as the flexible penny local option sales tax (FLOST). (b) Except as to rate, a tax imposed under this part shall correspond to the tax imposed by Article 1 of this chapter. No item or transaction which is not subject to taxation under Article 1 of this chapter shall be subject to a tax imposed under this part, except that a tax imposed under this part shall apply to sales of motor fuels as prepaid local tax as defined in Code Section 48-8-2 and shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients and alcoholic beverages as provided for in Code Section 48-8-3.

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(c) The special sales and use tax provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section may be imposed by a special district in 0.05 percent increments, but in no event shall such tax exceed 1 percent in total. The levy of such tax upon sales of motor fuels as defined in Code Section 48-9-2 shall only be imposed on the retail sales price of the motor fuel which is not more than $3.00 per gallon.
(d)(1) Prior to the passage of a local act as provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and issuance of the call for the referendum, the governing authority of the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district or the governing authority of any municipality located wholly or partially within the district may adopt a resolution calling for the tax authorized under this part. Following the adoption of such resolution, the governing authority that desires to have a tax under this part levied shall deliver or mail a written notice to the chief elected official in each municipality located within the special district, and, if applicable, the governing authority of the county. Such notice shall contain the date, time, place, and purpose of a meeting at which the governing authorities of the county and of each municipality are to meet to discuss the levy of the tax under this part. Such notice shall be delivered or mailed at least ten days prior to the date of the meeting. Following such meeting, the governing authority of the county within the special district and the governing authority or authorities representing at least 50 percent of the special district's municipal population may enter into an intergovernmental agreement. Such intergovernmental agreement shall specify the rate of the tax and the maximum period of time of the tax. (2) Notwithstanding the fact that an intergovernmental agreement shall not contain an execution in behalf of one or more municipalities within the special district, if the combined total of the populations of all such absent municipalities is less than one-half of the aggregate population of all municipalities located within the special district, the submitting political subdivisions shall, in behalf of the absent municipalities, specify a percentage of that portion of the remaining proceeds which each such municipality shall receive, which percentage shall not be less than that proportion which each absent municipality's population bears to the total population of all municipalities within the special district multiplied by that portion of the remaining proceeds which are received by all municipalities within the special district.
48-8-127. (a) Each local Act that imposes the tax authorized by this part within a special district shall specify the maximum period of time of the tax, to be stated in calendar years or calendar quarters not to exceed five years in total. (b) Each such local Act shall prescribe that the county election superintendent shall issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of the imposition of the tax authorized by this part to the voters of the county. The call for and conduct of any such election shall be in the manner authorized under Code Section 21-2-540, on a date specified by the local Act from among the dates allowed under paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-540. Such election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for four weeks immediately

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preceding the date of the election in the legal organ of the county or in a newspaper having general circulation in the county at least equal to that of the legal organ. (c) The exact ballot language shall be prescribed in the local Act which imposes the tax authorized by this part, but shall contain, at a minimum, the purpose of the tax, the rate of the tax, and the duration for which the tax shall be imposed. (d) All persons desiring to vote in favor of imposing the tax shall vote 'Yes' and all persons opposed to levying the tax shall vote 'No.' If more than one-half of the votes cast are in favor of imposing the tax, then the tax shall be imposed as provided in this part; otherwise, the tax shall not be imposed and the question of imposing the tax shall not again be submitted to the voters of the special district until after 12 months immediately following the month in which the election was held; provided, however, that, if an election date authorized under paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-540 occurs during the twelfth month immediately following the month in which such election was held, the question of imposing the tax may be submitted to the voters of the special district on such date. The county election superintendent shall hold and conduct the election under the same rules and regulations as govern special elections. Such election superintendent shall canvass the returns, declare the result of the election, and certify the result to the Secretary of State and to the commissioner. The expense of the election shall be paid from county funds.
48-8-128. (a)(1) If the imposition of the tax is approved by referendum, the tax shall be imposed on the first day of the next succeeding calendar quarter which begins more than 80 days after the date of the election at which the tax was approved by the voters. (2) With respect to services that are regularly billed on a monthly basis, however, the resolution or ordinance imposing the tax shall become effective and the tax shall apply to the first regular billing period coinciding with or following the effective date specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection. A certified copy of the ordinance or resolution imposing the tax shall be forwarded to the commissioner to ensure it is received within five business days after certification of the election results.
(b) The tax shall cease to be imposed on the final day of the maximum period of time specified for the imposition of the tax.
(c)(1) A jurisdiction may impose one or more taxes authorized by this part, but in no event shall a jurisdiction impose taxes under this part that in aggregate exceed 1 percent. (2) For any special district in which a tax authorized by this part is in effect may, while such tax is in effect, the General Assembly may pass a local Act calling for a reimposition of a tax as authorized by this part upon the termination of the tax then in effect, and a referendum may be held for this purpose while the tax is in effect. Proceedings for such reimposition shall be in the same manner as proceedings for the initial imposition of the tax as provided for in Code Section 48-8-127. Such newly authorized tax shall not be imposed until the expiration of the tax then in effect.

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48-8-129. A tax levied pursuant to this part shall be exclusively administered and collected by the commissioner for the use and benefit of the special district imposing the tax. Such administration and collection shall be accomplished in the same manner and subject to the same applicable provisions, procedures, and penalties provided in Article 1 of this chapter except that the sales and use tax provided in this part shall be applicable to sales of motor fuels as prepaid local tax as defined in Code Section 48-8-2; provided, however, that all moneys collected from each taxpayer by the commissioner shall be applied first to such taxpayer's liability for taxes owed the state; and provided, further, that the commissioner may rely upon a representation by or in behalf of the county government or the Secretary of State that such a tax has been validly imposed, and the commissioner and the commissioner's agents shall not be liable to any person for collecting any such tax which was not validly imposed. Dealers shall be allowed a percentage of the amount of the tax due and accounted for and shall be reimbursed in the form of a deduction in submitting, reporting, and paying the amount due if such amount is not delinquent at the time of payment. Such dealer deduction shall be at the rate and subject to the requirements specified under subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 48-8-50.
48-8-130. Each sales and use tax return remitting sales and use taxes collected under this part shall separately identify the location of each retail establishment at which any of the sales and use taxes remitted were collected and shall specify the amount of sales and the amount of taxes collected at each establishment for the period covered by the return to facilitate the determination by the commissioner that all sales and use taxes imposed by this part are collected and distributed according to situs of sale.
48-8-131. The proceeds of the tax collected by the commissioner under this part shall be disbursed as soon as practicable after collection as follows:
(1) One percent of the amount collected shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury to defray the costs of administration; and (2) The remaining proceeds of the tax shall be distributed to the county whose boundary is conterminous with the boundary of the special district to be distributed thereafter by such county among the political subdivisions within the special district in accordance with the distribution schedule, which shall be prescribed in the local Act imposing the tax.
48-8-132. Where a local sales or use tax has been paid with respect to tangible personal property by the purchaser either in another local tax jurisdiction within the state or in a tax jurisdiction outside the state, the tax may be credited against the tax authorized to be imposed by this part upon the same property. If the amount of sales or use tax so paid is less than the amount of the use tax due under this part, the purchaser shall pay an amount equal to the

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difference between the amount paid in the other tax jurisdiction and the amount due under this part. The commissioner may require such proof of payment in another local tax jurisdiction as the commissioner deems necessary and proper. No credit shall be granted, however, against the tax imposed under this part for tax paid in another jurisdiction if the tax paid in such other jurisdiction is used to obtain a credit against any other local sales and use tax levied in the special district or any political subdivision within the special district; and taxes so paid in another jurisdiction shall be credited first against the tax levied under Article 2 of this chapter, if applicable, then against the tax levied under Part 1 of Article 3 of this chapter, if applicable, then against the tax levied under Part 2 of Article 3 of this chapter, if applicable, and then against the tax levied under this part.
48-8-133. No tax provided for in this part shall be imposed upon the sale of tangible personal property which is ordered by and delivered to the purchaser at a point outside the geographical area of the special district in which the tax is imposed regardless of the point at which title passes, if the delivery is made by the seller's vehicle, and including United States mail or common carrier or by a private or contract carrier licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
48-8-134. No tax provided for in this part shall be imposed upon the sale or use of building and construction materials when the contract for which the materials are purchased or used was advertised for bid prior to the voters' approval of the levy of the tax and the contract was entered into as a result of a bid actually submitted in response to the advertisement prior to approval of the levy of the tax.
48-8-135. The commissioner shall have the power and authority to promulgate such rules and regulations as shall be necessary for the effective and efficient administration and enforcement of the collection of the tax authorized by this part.
48-8-136. The tax authorized by this part shall be in addition to any other local sales and use tax. The imposition of any other local sales and use tax within a county, municipality, or special district shall not affect the authority of a county, municipality, or special district to impose the tax authorized by this part, and the imposition of the tax authorized by this part shall not affect the imposition of any otherwise authorized local sales and use tax within a county, municipality, or special district.
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with all limitations provided in the local Act authorizing the tax for such political subdivision.
(b)(1) All proceeds of the tax authorized by this part that are received by any political subdivision shall be kept in a separate account from other funds of the political subdivision and shall not in any manner be commingled with other funds of such political subdivision prior to expenditure. No amount of such funds shall be used in any way to supplant or reduce other funding which was in place for the approved purpose, as of the fiscal year of the given political subdivision immediately prior to the adoption of the resolution calling for the tax.
(2)(A) Each taxpayer's ad valorem tax bill shall clearly state the dollar amount by which the property tax has been reduced as a result of the imposition of the tax imposed under this part. (B) The roll-back rate for the political subdivision, which is calculated under Code Section 48-5-32.1, shall be reduced annually by the millage equivalent of the net proceeds of the tax that were received by the political subdivision during the prior taxable year. (c) The governing authority of each political subdivision levying the tax authorized by this part shall maintain a record of every expenditure for which the proceeds of such tax have been used by such political subdivision and shall include a summarized accounting of all expenditures of such proceeds over the prior fiscal year in such political subdivision's regular annual audit otherwise required by law. The auditor shall verify and test expenditures sufficient to provide assurances that the schedule is fairly presented in relation to the financial statements. The auditor's report on the financial statements shall include an opinion or disclaimer of opinion as to whether the accounting is presented fairly in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.
48-8-138. If any political subdivision is not in compliance with the use of the proceeds of a tax levied under this part, the commissioner shall not certify the tax digest of such political subdivision until it complies with this part."
SECTION 5. Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 32-9-14, relating to procedures, conditions, and limitations for levy of additional retail sales and use tax by City of Atlanta for MARTA services, as follows:
"(a) Any provisions to the contrary in the MARTA Act notwithstanding and pursuant to the authority granted under a provision of the Constitution enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 1008, the city shall be authorized to levy a retail sales and use tax up to 0.50 percent under the provisions set forth in this Code section. Such tax shall be in addition to any tax which is currently authorized and collected under the MARTA Act. The city may

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elect to hold a referendum in 2016 as provided for by this Code section by the adoption of a resolution or ordinance by its governing body on or prior to June 30, 2016; provided, however, that if the city does not adopt a resolution or ordinance on or prior to June 30, 2016, it may elect to hold a referendum at the November, 2017, municipal general election by the adoption of a resolution or ordinance by its governing body to that effect on or prior to June 30, 2017. Such additional tax shall not count toward any local sales tax limitation provided for by Code Section 48-8-6. Any tax imposed under this Code section at a rate of less than 0.50 percent shall be in an increment of 0.05 percent. Any tax imposed under this Code section shall run concurrently as to duration of the levy with the 1 percent tax currently levied pursuant to the MARTA Act."

SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 32-9-15, relating to procedures, conditions, and limitations for levy of additional retail sales and use tax by Fulton County for MARTA services, and transit oriented development, as follows:
"(a) Any provisions to the contrary in the MARTA Act notwithstanding and pursuant to the authority granted under a provision of the Constitution enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 1008, the governing authority of Fulton County shall be authorized to levy a retail sales and use tax up to 0.20 percent in the portion of such county located outside the jurisdictional limits of the city upon satisfaction of the provisions set forth in this Code section. Such tax shall be in addition to any tax which is currently authorized and collected under the MARTA Act. Such additional tax shall not count toward any local sales tax limitation provided for by Code Section 48-8-6. Such additional tax shall not be utilized to fund heavy rail. Any tax imposed under this Code section at a rate of less than 0.20 percent shall be in an increment of 0.05 percent. The minimum period of time for the imposition of the tax imposed under this Code section shall be ten years and the maximum period of time for the imposition shall not exceed 30 years."

SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024.

SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye N Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 643. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Miller of the 62nd, Glaize of the 67th, Jones of the 60th, Thomas of the 65th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to repeal prohibitions against certain state court judges of Fulton County participating in other public retirement systems; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 47-23-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefits for state judges serving Fulton County, so as to permit the state court judges of Fulton County to participate in such county's defined contribution plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 47-23-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefits for state judges serving Fulton County, is amended as follows:
"47-23-50. Any person who becomes a judge of the State Court of Fulton County on or after July 1, 2004, shall become a member of this retirement system by operation of law and shall not be a member of any other public retirement system; provided, however, that any such judge may participate in a county's defined contribution plan."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner

Y Cooper Y Corbett N Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings N Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin N Martinez

Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves
Rhodes N Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance N Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 11.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Clark of the 100th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HB 1093. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Pirkle of the 169th, Blackmon of the 146th, Corbett of the 174th, Bonner of the 73rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for civil actions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for disclosures; to provide for affidavits of compliance; to create provisions for enforcement by the Attorney General or appropriate district attorney; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Stephens of the 164th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1329 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sainz of 180th
Secretary
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1339. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Burns of the 159th, Hawkins of the 27th, Beverly of the 143rd, Taylor of the 173rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise relative to certificate of need; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to extend the sunset provision; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the creation of the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission; to provide for its members; to provide for its purpose and duties; to provide for assistance from experts and consultants; to provide for semiannual reports; to provide for the automatic repeal of the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise relative to certificate of need; to revise a definition; to provide for review of the state health plan every five years; to eliminate capital expenditure thresholds in certain circumstances; to revise provisions relating to acceptance and review of applications; to provide a timeframe for opposing an application; to revise exemptions from certificate of need requirements; to provide for a review of the statutory framework of the certificate of need program; to provide for automatic repeal; to increase fines for reporting deficiencies; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the tax credit limit for contributions by corporate donors; to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to provide for preapproval of proportional amounts of contributions under certain circumstances; to provide for certain timelines; to extend the sunset provision; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the creation of the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission; to provide for its members; to provide for its purpose and duties; to provide for assistance from experts and consultants; to provide for semiannual reports; to provide for the automatic repeal of the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising paragraph (14) of Code Section 31-6-2, relating to definitions relative to state health planning and development, as follows:
"(14) 'Develop,' with reference to a project, means constructing, remodeling, installing, or proceeding with a project, or any part of a project, or a capital expenditure project, the cost estimate for which exceeds $10 million. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, the expenditure or commitment or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications, or working drawings or to acquire, develop, or prepare sites shall not be considered to be the developing of a project."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-6-21, relating to Department of Community Health functions and powers with respect to state health planning and development, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The Department of Community Health, established under Chapter 2 of this title, is authorized to administer the certificate of need program established under this chapter and, within the appropriations made available to the department by the General Assembly of Georgia and consistently with the laws of the State of Georgia, a state health plan adopted by the board. The department shall review and update the state health plan at least every five years beginning no later than January 1, 2025, to ensure the plan meets the evolving needs of the state. The department shall provide, by rule, for procedures to administer its functions until otherwise provided by the board."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-6-40, relating to certificate of need required for new institutional health services and exemption, by revising subsections (a), (b), and (c) as follows:

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"(a) On and after July 1, 2008, any new institutional health service shall be required to obtain a certificate of need pursuant to this chapter. New institutional health services include:
(1) The construction, development, or other establishment of a new, expanded, or relocated health care facility, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 31-6-47; (2) Any expenditure by or on behalf of a health care facility in excess of $10 million which, under generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, is a capital expenditure, except expenditures for acquisition of an existing health care facility. The dollar amounts specified in this paragraph and in paragraph (14) of Code Section 31-62 shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amounts (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the composite index of construction material prices, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Commerce for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2019, and on each anniversary thereafter of publication of the index. The department shall immediately institute rulemaking procedures to adopt such adjusted dollar amounts. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for purposes of this paragraph and paragraph (14) of Code Section 31-6-2, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites; Reserved; (3) The purchase or lease by or on behalf of a health care facility or a diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation center of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 31-6-47; (4) Any increase in the bed capacity of a health care facility except as provided in Code Section 31-6-47; (5) Clinical health services which are offered in or through a health care facility, which were not offered on a regular basis in or through such health care facility within the 12 month period prior to the time such services would be offered; (6) Any conversion or upgrading of any general acute care hospital to a specialty hospital or of a facility such that it is converted from a type of facility not covered by this chapter to any of the types of health care facilities which are covered by this chapter; (7) Clinical health services which are offered in or through a diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation center which were not offered on a regular basis in or through that center within the 12 month period prior to the time such services would be offered, but only if the clinical health services are any of the following:
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(D) Cardiac catheterization; and (8) The conversion of a destination cancer hospital to a general cancer hospital. (b) Any person proposing to develop or offer a new institutional health service or health care facility shall, before commencing such activity, submit a letter of intent and an application to the department and obtain a certificate of need in the manner provided in this chapter unless such activity is excluded from the scope of this chapter. (c)(1) Any person who had a valid exemption granted or approved by the former Health Planning Agency or the department prior to July 1, 2008, shall not be required to obtain a certificate of need in order to continue to offer those previously offered services. (2) Any facility offering ambulatory surgery pursuant to the exclusion designated on June 30, 2008, as division (14)(G)(iii) of Code Section 31-6-2; any diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation center offering diagnostic imaging or other imaging services in operation and exempt prior to July 1, 2008; or any facility operating pursuant to a letter of nonreviewability and offering diagnostic imaging services prior to July 1, 2008, shall:
(A) Provide annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; and
(B)(i) Provide care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries and provide uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 2 percent of its adjusted gross revenue; or (ii) If the facility is not a participant in Medicaid or the PeachCare for Kids Program, provide uncompensated care for Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, for PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries, uncompensated indigent and charity care, or both in an amount equal to or greater than 4 percent of its adjusted gross revenue if it:
(I) Makes a capital expenditure associated with the construction, development, expansion, or other establishment of a clinical health service or the acquisition or replacement of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment with a value in excess of $800,000.00 over a two-year period; (II) Builds a new operating room; or (III) Chooses to relocate in accordance with Code Section 31-6-47. Noncompliance with any condition of this paragraph shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the center is required to provide and the amount actually provided and may be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for repeated failure to pay any fees or moneys due to the department or for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The dollar amount specified in this paragraph shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amount (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the consumer price index, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Labor for the preceding calendar

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year, commencing on July 1, 2009. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for the purposes of this paragraph, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites. Subparagraph (B) of this paragraph shall not apply to facilities offering ophthalmic ambulatory surgery pursuant to the exclusion designated on June 30, 2008, as division (14)(G)(iii) of Code Section 31-6-2 that are owned by physicians in the practice of ophthalmology."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-6-43, relating to acceptance or rejection of application for certificate, as follows:
"31-6-43. (a) At least 30 25 days prior to submitting an application for a certificate of need for clinical health services, a person shall submit a letter of intent to the department. The department shall provide by rule a process for submitting letters of intent and a mechanism by which applications may be filed to compete with and be reviewed comparatively with proposals described in submitted letters of intent. (b) Each application for a certificate of need shall be reviewed received by the department, and within ten working days after the date of its receipt a determination shall be made as to whether the application complies with the rules governing the preparation and submission of applications. If the application complies with the rules governing the preparation and submission of applications, and the department shall declare the application complete for review, shall accept and date the application, and shall notify the applicant of the timetable for its review. The department shall also notify a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the project shall be developed that the application has been deemed complete. The department shall also notify the appropriate regional commission and the chief elected official of the county and municipal governments, if any, in whose boundaries the proposed project will be located that the application is complete for review. If the application does not comply with the rules governing the preparation and submission of applications, the department shall notify the applicant in writing and provide a list of all deficiencies. The applicant shall be afforded an opportunity to correct such deficiencies, and upon such correction, the application shall then be declared complete for review within ten days of the correction of such deficiencies, and notice given to a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the project shall be developed that the application has been so declared. The department shall also notify the appropriate regional commission and the chief elected official of the county and municipal governments, if any, in whose boundaries the proposed project will be located that the application is complete for review or when in the determination of the department a significant amendment is filed.

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(c) The department shall specify by rule the time within which an applicant may amend its application. The department may request an applicant to make amendments. The department decision shall be made on an application as amended, if at all, by the applicant.
(d)(1) There shall be a time limit of 120 days for review of a project, beginning on the day the department declares the application complete for review or in the case of applications joined for comparative review, beginning on the day the department declares the final application complete receives the application. The department may adopt rules for determining when it is not practicable to complete a review in 120 days and may extend the review period upon written notice to the applicant but only for an extended period of not longer than an additional 30 days. The department shall adopt rules governing the submission of additional information by the applicant and for opposing an application; provided, however, that such rules shall provide that any party permitted to oppose an application shall submit a notice of opposition no later than 30 days of receipt by the department of such application. (2) No party may oppose an application for a certificate of need for a proposed project unless:
(A) Such party offers substantially similar services as proposed within a 35 mile radius of the proposed project or has a service area that overlaps the applicant's proposed service area; or (B) Such party has submitted a competing application in the same batching cycle and is proposing to establish the same type of facility proposed or offers substantially similar services as proposed and has a service area that overlaps the applicant's proposed service area. (e) To allow the opportunity for comparative review of applications, the department may provide by rule for applications for a certificate of need to be submitted on a timetable or batching cycle basis no less often than two times per calendar year for each clinical health service. Applications for services, facilities, or expenditures for which there is no specified batching cycle may be filed at any time. (f) The department may order the joinder of an application which is determined to be complete by the department for comparative review with one or more subsequently filed applications declared complete for review during the same batching cycle when: (1) The first and subsequent applications involve similar clinical health service projects in the same service area or overlapping service areas; and (2) The subsequent applications are filed and are declared complete for review within 30 days of the date the first application was declared complete for review. Following joinder of the first application with subsequent applications, none of the subsequent applications so joined may be considered as a first application for the purposes of future joinder. The department shall notify the applicant to whose application a joinder is ordered and all other applicants previously joined to such application of the fact of each joinder pursuant to this subsection. In the event one or more applications have been joined pursuant to this subsection, the time limits for department action for all of the applicants shall run from the latest date that any one of

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the joined applications was declared complete for review. In the event of the consideration of one or more applications joined pursuant to this subsection, the department may award no certificate of need or one or more certificates of need to the application or applications, if any, which are consistent with the considerations contained in Code Section 31-6-42, the department's applicable rules, and the award of which will best satisfy the purposes of this chapter. (g) The department shall review the application and all written information submitted by the applicant in support of the application and all information submitted in opposition to the application to determine the extent to which the proposed project is consistent with the applicable considerations stated in Code Section 31-6-42 and in the department's applicable rules. During the course of the review, the department staff may request additional information from the applicant as deemed appropriate. Pursuant to rules adopted by the department, a public hearing on applications covered by those regulations may be held prior to the date of the department's decision thereon. Such rules shall provide that when good cause has been shown, a public hearing shall be held by the department. Any interested person may submit information to the department concerning an application, and an applicant shall be entitled to notice of and to respond to any such submission. (h) The department shall within 30 days of receipt of the application provide the applicant an opportunity to meet with the department to discuss the such application and to provide the applicant an opportunity to submit additional information. Such additional information shall be submitted within the time limits adopted by the department. The department shall also provide an opportunity for any party that is permitted to oppose an application pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section to meet with the department and to provide additional information to the department. In order for any such opposing party to have standing to appeal an adverse decision pursuant to Code Section 31-6-44, such party must attend and participate in an opposition meeting. (i) Unless extended by the department for an additional period of up to 30 days pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section, the department shall, no later than 120 days after an application is determined to be complete for review, or, in the event of joined applications, 120 days after the last application is declared complete for review, provide written notification to an applicant of the department's decision to issue or to deny issuance of a certificate of need for the proposed project. Such notice shall contain the department's written findings of fact and decision as to each applicable consideration or rule and a detailed statement of the reasons and evidentiary support for issuing or denying a certificate of need for the action proposed by each applicant. The department shall also mail such notification to the appropriate regional commission and the chief elected official of the county and municipal governments, if any, in whose boundaries the proposed project will be located. In the event such decision is to issue a certificate of need, the certificate of need shall be effective on the day of the decision unless the decision is appealed to the Certificate of Need Appeal Panel in accordance with this chapter. Within seven days of the decision, the department shall publish notice of its

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decision to grant or deny an application in the same manner as it publishes notice of the filing of an application. (j) Should the department fail to provide written notification of the decision within the time limitations set forth in this Code section, an application shall be deemed to have been approved as of the one hundred twenty-first day following notice from the department that an application, or the last of any applications joined pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section, is declared 'complete for review.' (k) Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, when the Governor has declared a state of emergency in a region of the state, existing health care facilities in the affected region may seek emergency approval from the department to make expenditures in excess of the capital expenditure threshold or to offer services that may otherwise require a certificate of need. The department shall give special expedited consideration to such requests and may authorize such requests for good cause. Once the state of emergency has been lifted, any services offered by an affected health care facility under this subsection shall cease to be offered until such time as the health care facility that received the emergency authorization has requested and received a certificate of need. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'good cause' means that authorization of the request shall directly resolve a situation posing an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public. The department shall establish, by rule, procedures whereby requirements for the process of review and issuance of a certificate of need may be modified and expedited as a result of emergency situations."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-6-47, relating to exemptions from certificate of need requirements, as follows:
"31-6-47. (a) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, this chapter shall not apply to:
(1) Infirmaries operated by educational institutions for the sole and exclusive benefit of students, faculty members, officers, or employees thereof; (2) Infirmaries or facilities operated by businesses for the sole and exclusive benefit of officers or employees thereof, provided that such infirmaries or facilities make no provision for overnight stay by persons receiving their services; (3) Institutions operated exclusively by the federal government or by any of its agencies; (4) Offices of private physicians or dentists whether for individual or group practice, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) or (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-40; (5) Religious, nonmedical health care institutions as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 1395x(ss)(1), listed and certified by a national accrediting organization; (6) Site acquisitions for health care facilities or preparation or development costs for such sites prior to the decision to file a certificate of need application; (7) Expenditures related to adequate preparation and development of an application for a certificate of need;

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(8) The commitment of funds conditioned upon the obtaining of a certificate of need; (9) Expenditures for the restructuring or acquisition of existing health care facilities by stock or asset purchase, merger, consolidation, or other lawful means; (9.1) The purchase of a closing hospital or of a hospital that has been closed for no more than 12 24 months by a hospital in a contiguous county to repurpose the facility as a micro-hospital; (10) Expenditures of less than $870,000.00 for any minor or major repair or replacement of equipment by a health care facility that is not owned by a group practice of physicians or a hospital and that provides diagnostic imaging services if such facility received a letter of nonreviewability from the department prior to July 1, 2008. This paragraph shall not apply to such facilities in rural counties; (10.1) Except as provided in paragraph (10) of this subsection, an expenditure for the minor or major repair of a health care facility or a facility that is exempt from the requirements of this chapter, parts thereof, or services provided or equipment used therein; or the replacement of equipment, including but not limited to CT scanners, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), and positron emission tomography/computed tomography previously approved for a certificate of need; (11) Capital expenditures otherwise covered by this chapter required solely to eliminate or prevent safety hazards as defined by federal, state, or local fire, building, environmental, occupational health, or life safety codes or regulations, to comply with licensing requirements of the department, or to comply with accreditation standards of a nationally recognized health care accreditation body; (12) Cost overruns whose percentage of the cost of a project is equal to or less than the cumulative annual rate of increase in the composite construction index, published by the United States Bureau of the Census of the Department of Commerce, calculated from the date of approval of the project; (13) Transfers from one health care facility to another such facility of major medical equipment previously approved under or exempted from certificate of need review, except where such transfer results in the institution of a new clinical health service for which a certificate of need is required in the facility acquiring such equipment, provided that such transfers are recorded at net book value of the medical equipment as recorded on the books of the transferring facility; (14) New institutional health services provided by or on behalf of health maintenance organizations or related health care facilities in circumstances defined by the department pursuant to federal law; (15) Increases in the bed capacity of a hospital up to ten beds or 10 20 percent of capacity, whichever is greater, in any consecutive two-year three-year period, in a hospital that has maintained an overall occupancy rate greater than 75 60 percent for the previous 12 month period; (16) Expenditures for nonclinical projects, including parking lots, parking decks, and other parking facilities; computer systems, software, and other information technology; medical office buildings; administrative office space; conference rooms; education

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facilities; lobbies; common spaces; clinical staff lounges and sleep areas; waiting rooms; bathrooms; cafeterias; hallways; engineering facilities; mechanical systems; roofs; grounds; signage; family meeting or lounge areas; other nonclinical physical plant renovations or upgrades that do not result in new or expanded clinical health services, and state mental health facilities; (17) Life plan communities, provided that the skilled nursing component of the facility is for the exclusive use of residents of the life plan community and that a written exemption is obtained from the department; provided, however, that new sheltered nursing home beds may be used on a limited basis by persons who are not residents of the life plan community for a period up to five years after the date of issuance of the initial nursing home license, but such beds shall not be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. For the first year, the life plan community sheltered nursing facility may utilize not more than 50 percent of its licensed beds for patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the second year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 40 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the third year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 30 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the fourth year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 20 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the fifth year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 10 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. At no time during the first five years shall the life plan community sheltered nursing facility occupy more than 50 percent of its licensed beds with patients who are not residents under contract with the life plan community. At the end of the five-year period, the life plan community sheltered nursing facility shall be utilized exclusively by residents of the life plan community, and at no time shall a resident of a life plan community be denied access to the sheltered nursing facility. At no time shall any existing patient be forced to leave the life plan community to comply with this paragraph. The department is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the use and definition of the term 'sheltered nursing facility' in a manner consistent with this Code section. Agreements to provide continuing care include agreements to provide care for any duration, including agreements that are terminable by either party; (18) Any single specialty ambulatory surgical center that:
(A)(i) Has capital expenditures associated with the construction, development, or other establishment of the clinical health service which do not exceed $2.5 million; or (ii) Is the only single specialty ambulatory surgical center in the county owned by the group practice and has two or fewer operating rooms; provided, however, that a center exempt pursuant to this division shall be required to obtain a certificate of need in order to add any additional operating rooms; (B) Has a hospital affiliation agreement with a hospital within a reasonable distance from the facility or the medical staff at the center has admitting privileges or other

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acceptable documented arrangements with such hospital to ensure the necessary backup for the center for medical complications. The center shall have the capability to transfer a patient immediately to a hospital within a reasonable distance from the facility with adequate emergency room services. Hospitals shall not unreasonably deny a transfer agreement or affiliation agreement to the center;
(C)(i) Provides care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries and provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 2 percent of its adjusted gross revenue; or (ii) If the center is not a participant in Medicaid or the PeachCare for Kids Program, provides uncompensated care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries, uncompensated indigent and charity care, or both in an amount equal to or greater than 4 percent of its adjusted gross revenue; provided, however, that single specialty ambulatory surgical centers owned by physicians in the practice of ophthalmology shall not be required to comply with this subparagraph; and (D) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70. Noncompliance with any condition of this paragraph shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the center is required to provide and the amount actually provided and may be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for repeated failure to pay any fines or moneys due to the department or for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The dollar amount specified in this paragraph shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amount (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the composite index of construction material prices, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Commerce for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2009, and on each anniversary thereafter of publication of the index. The department shall immediately institute rule-making procedures to adopt such adjusted dollar amounts. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for purposes of this paragraph, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites; (19) Any joint venture ambulatory surgical center that: (A) Has capital expenditures associated with the construction, development, or other establishment of the clinical health service which do not exceed $5 million;

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(B)(i) Provides care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries and provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 2 percent of its adjusted gross revenue; or (ii) If the center is not a participant in Medicaid or the PeachCare for Kids Program, provides uncompensated care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries, uncompensated indigent and charity care, or both in an amount equal to or greater than 4 percent of its adjusted gross revenue; and (C)(B) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70. Noncompliance with any condition of this paragraph shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the center is required to provide and the amount actually provided and may be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for repeated failure to pay any fines or moneys due to the department or for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'; The dollar amount specified in this paragraph shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amount (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the composite index of construction material prices, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Commerce for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2009, and on each anniversary thereafter of publication of the index. The department shall immediately institute rule-making procedures to adopt such adjusted dollar amounts. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for purposes of this paragraph, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites; (20) Expansion of services by an imaging center based on a population needs methodology taking into consideration whether the population residing in the area served by the imaging center has a need for expanded services, as determined by the department in accordance with its rules and regulations, if such imaging center: (A) Was in existence and operational in this state on January 1, 2008; (B) Is owned by a hospital or by a physician or a group of physicians comprising at least 80 percent ownership who are currently board certified in radiology; (C) Provides three or more diagnostic and other imaging services; (D) Accepts all patients regardless of ability to pay; and (E) Provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than the amount of such care provided by the geographically closest general

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acute care hospital; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to an imaging center in a rural county; (21) Diagnostic cardiac catheterization in a hospital setting on patients 15 years of age and older; (22) Therapeutic cardiac catheterization in hospitals selected by the department prior to July 1, 2008, to participate in the Atlantic Cardiovascular Patient Outcomes Research Team (C-PORT) Study and therapeutic cardiac catheterization in hospitals that, as determined by the department on an annual basis, meet the criteria to participate in the C-PORT Study but have not been selected for participation; provided, however, that if the criteria requires a transfer agreement to another hospital, no hospital shall unreasonably deny a transfer agreement to another hospital; (23) Infirmaries or facilities operated by, on behalf of, or under contract with the Department of Corrections or the Department of Juvenile Justice for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing health care services in a secure environment to prisoners within a penal institution, penitentiary, prison, detention center, or other secure correctional institution, including correctional institutions operated by private entities in this state which house inmates under the Department of Corrections or the Department of Juvenile Justice; (24) The relocation of any skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or microhospital within the same county, any other health care facility in a rural county within the same county, and any other health care facility in an urban county within a threemile five-mile radius of the existing facility so long as the facility does not propose to offer any new or expanded clinical health services at the new location; (25) Facilities which are devoted to the provision of treatment and rehabilitative care for periods continuing for 24 hours or longer for persons who have traumatic brain injury, as defined in Code Section 37-3-1; (26) Capital expenditures for a project otherwise requiring a certificate of need if those expenditures are for a project to remodel, renovate, replace, or any combination thereof, a medical-surgical hospital and: (A) That hospital:
(i) Has a bed capacity of not more than 50 beds; (ii) Is located in a county in which no other medical-surgical hospital is located; (iii) Has at any time been designated as a disproportionate share hospital by the department; and (iv) Has at least 45 percent of its patient revenues derived from medicare, Medicaid, or any combination thereof, for the immediately preceding three years; and (B) That project: (i) Does not result in any of the following:
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(ii) Has at least 80 percent of its capital expenditures financed by the proceeds of a special purpose county sales and use tax imposed pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48; and (iii) Is located within a three-mile five-mile radius of and within the same county as the hospital's existing facility; (27) The renovation, remodeling, refurbishment, or upgrading of a health care facility, so long as the project does not result in any of the following: (A) The offering of any new or expanded clinical health services; (B) Any increase in inpatient bed capacity; or (C) Any redistribution of existing beds among existing clinical health services; or (D) A capital expenditure exceeding the threshold contained in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-40; (28) Other than for equipment used to provide positron emission tomography (PET) services, the acquisition of diagnostic, therapeutic, or other imaging equipment with a value of $3 million or less, by or on behalf of: (A) A hospital; or (B) An individual private physician or single group practice of physicians exclusively for use on patients of such private physician or single group practice of physicians and such private physician or member of such single group practice of physicians is physically present at the practice location where the diagnostic or other imaging equipment is located at least 75 percent of the time that the equipment is in use.; The amount specified in this paragraph shall not include build-out costs, as defined by the department, but shall include all functionally related equipment, software, and any warranty and services contract costs for the first five years. The acquisition of one or more items of functionally related diagnostic or therapeutic equipment shall be considered as one project. The dollar amount specified in this paragraph and in paragraph (10) of this subsection shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amounts (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the consumer price index, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Labor for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2010; and (29) Any capital expenditures A capital expenditure of $10 million or less by a hospital at such hospital's primary campus for: (A) The expansion or addition of the following clinical health services: operating rooms, other than dedicated outpatient operating rooms; medical-surgical services; gynecology; procedure rooms; intensive care; pharmaceutical services; pediatrics; cardiac care or other general hospital services; provided, however, that such expenditure does not include the expansion or addition of inpatient beds or the conversion of one type of inpatient bed to another type of inpatient bed; or (B) The movement of clinical health services from one location on the hospital's primary campus to another location on such hospital's primary campus; (30) New or expanded psychiatric or substance abuse inpatient programs or contracted beds that serve Medicaid and uninsured patients that:

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(A) Are open 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day; (B) Provide uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 5 percent of its adjusted gross revenue; (C) Participate as providers of medical assistance for Medicaid purposes; (D) Have hospital affiliation agreements with acute care hospitals within a reasonable distance from the programs or contracted beds or the medical staffs at the programs or contracted beds have admitting privileges or other acceptable documented arrangements with such hospitals to ensure the necessary backup for the programs or contracted beds for medical complications. The programs or contracted beds shall have the capability to transfer a patient immediately to a hospital within a reasonable distance from the programs or contracted beds with adequate emergency room services. Hospitals shall not unreasonably deny a transfer agreement or affiliation agreement to the programs or contracted beds; and (E) Provide annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; (31) The offering of new or expanded basic obstetric services by a hospital in a rural county provided that: (A) Such services are available 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day; (B) The hospital participates as a provider of medical assistance for Medicaid purposes; (C) The hospital has a hospital affiliation agreement with an acute care hospital within a reasonable distance from the hospital providing the obstetric services or the medical staff at the hospital providing the obstetric services has admitting privileges or other acceptable documented arrangements with such acute care hospital to ensure the necessary backup for the hospital providing the obstetric services for medical complications. The hospital providing the obstetric services shall have the capability to transfer a patient immediately to the acute care hospital within a reasonable distance from the hospital providing the obstetric services with adequate emergency room services. Acute care hospitals shall not unreasonably deny a transfer agreement or affiliation agreement to the hospital providing the obstetric services, unless the hospital providing the obstetric services itself is an acute care hospital that can address medical complications; and (D) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; (32) A new general acute care hospital in a rural county that: (A) Attains status as a teaching hospital within 30 months of opening, and maintains such status thereafter; (B) Obtains verification as a Level I, II, or III trauma center from the American College of Surgeons within 30 months of opening, and maintains such verification thereafter; (C) Provides emergency, inpatient, and outpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services;

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(D) Provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 5 percent of its adjusted gross revenue; (E) Participates as a provider of medical assistance for Medicaid purposes; (F) Reserves at least 51 percent of its residency slots for graduates of medical schools in this state for purposes of training; and (G) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; and (33) Transfer of existing beds from one hospital campus to another hospital campus within the same hospital system within a ten-mile radius of the original campus; provided that the exemption in this paragraph has not been used by the transferring hospital in the prior 24 months. (b) By rule, the department shall establish a procedure for expediting or waiving reviews of certain projects, the nonreview of which it deems compatible with the purposes of this chapter, in addition to expenditures exempted from review by this Code section."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-7-47.1, relating to prior notice and approval of certain activities, as follows:
"31-6-47.1. (a) The department shall require prior notice from a new health care facility for approval of any activity which is believed to be exempt pursuant to Code Section 31-6-47 or excluded from the requirements of this chapter under other provisions of this chapter. The department may require prior notice and approval of any activity which is believed to be exempt pursuant to paragraphs (10), (15), (16), (17), (20), (21), (23), (25), (26), (27), (28), and (29), (30), (31), and (32) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-47. The department shall establish timeframes, forms, and criteria to request a letter of determination that an activity is properly exempt or excluded under this chapter prior to its implementation. The department shall publish notice of all requests for letters of determination regarding exempt activity and opposition to such request. Persons opposing a request for approval of an exempt activity shall be entitled to file an objection with the department and the department shall consider any filed objection when determining whether an activity is exempt. After the department's decision, an opposing party shall have the right to a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' on an adverse decision of the department and judicial review of a final decision in the same manner and under the same provisions as in Code Section 31-6-44.1. If no objection to a request for determination is filed within 30 days of the department's receipt of such request for determination, the department shall have 60 days from the date of the department's receipt of such request to review the request and issue a letter of determination. The department may adopt rules for deciding when it is not practicable to provide a determination in 60 days and may extend the review period upon written notice to the requestor but only for an extended period of no longer than an additional 30 days.

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(b) Noncompliance with any condition of paragraph (30), (31), or (32) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-47 shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the exemption holder is required to provide and the amount actually provided and may be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for failure to meet any one or more requirements for the exemption, for repeated failure to pay any fines or moneys due to the department, or for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'"
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Article 3 of Chapter 6, relating to the Certificate of Need Program, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-6-51. (a) The department, in conjunction with the Office of Legislative Counsel, shall review the statutory framework and provisions of this chapter and the certificate of need program generally and shall make recommendations relating to rewriting, reorganizing, and clarifying the provisions of this chapter. Such review shall also include recommendations to streamline the statutory procedures required to obtain a certificate of need or a letter of determination. (b) The department may consult with and obtain input from certificate of need applicants, certificate of need holders, local government representatives, citizens, or other interested parties in conducting such review. (c) The department shall submit its recommendations to the General Assembly, which may include proposed legislation, no later than December 1, 2024. (d) This Code section shall stand repealed on December 31, 2024."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-6-70, relating to reports to the department by certain health care facilities an all ambulatory surgical centers and imaging centers and public availability, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e)(1) In the event the department does not receive an annual report from a health care facility requiring a certificate of need or an ambulatory surgical center or imaging center, whether or not exempt from obtaining a certificate of need under this chapter, on or before the date such report was due or receives a timely but incomplete report, the department shall notify the health care facility or center regarding the deficiencies and shall be authorized to fine such health care facility or center an amount not to exceed $500.00 $2,000.00 per day for every day up to 30 days and $1,000.00 $5,000.00 per day for every day over 30 days for every day of such untimely or deficient report. (2) In the event the department does not receive an annual report from a health care facility within 180 days following the date such report was due or receives a timely but incomplete report which is not completed within such 180 days, the department shall

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be authorized to revoke such health care facility's certificate of need in accordance with Code Section 31-6-45."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-8-9.1, relating to eligibility to receive tax credits, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) 'Rural hospital organization' means an acute care hospital or rural freestanding emergency department licensed by the department pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 7 of this title that:
(A) Has its primary campus Provides inpatient hospital services at a facility located in a rural county or is a critical access hospital; (B) Participates in both Medicaid and medicare and accepts both Medicaid and medicare patients; (C) Provides health care services to indigent patients; (D) Has at least 10 percent of its annual net revenue categorized as indigent care, charity care, or bad debt; (E) Annually files IRS Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, with the department, or for any hospital not required to file IRS Form 990, the department will provide a form that collects the same information to be submitted to the department on an annual basis; (F) Is operated by a county or municipal authority pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 7 of this title or is designated as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (G) Is current with all audits and reports required by law; and (H) Has a three-year average patient margin, as a percent of expense, less than one standard deviation above the state-wide three-year average of organizations defined in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of this paragraph, as calculated by the department. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'patient margin' means gross patient revenues less contractual adjustments, bad debt, indigent and charity care, other uncompensated care, and total expenses."
SECTION 10. Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, is amended by revising subsections (b.1), (e), and (k) as follows:
"(b.1) From January 1 to June 30 each taxable year, an individual taxpayer shall be limited in its qualified rural hospital organization expenses allowable for credit under this Code section, and the commissioner shall not approve qualified rural hospital organization expenses incurred from January 1 to June 30 each taxable year, which exceed the following limits:
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(3) In the case of an individual who is a member of a limited liability company duly formed under state law, a shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or a partner in a partnership, $10,000.00 $25,000.00." "(e)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section exceed $75 $100 million per taxable year.
(2)(A) No more than $4 million of the aggregate limit established by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be contributed to any individual rural hospital organization in any taxable year. From January 1 to June 30 each taxable year, the commissioner shall only preapprove contributions submitted by individual taxpayers in an amount not to exceed $2 million, and from corporate donors in an amount not to exceed $2 million. From July 1 to December 31 each taxable year, subject to the aggregate limit in paragraph (1) of this subsection and the individual rural hospital organization limit in this paragraph, the commissioner shall approve contributions submitted by individual taxpayers and corporations or other entities. (B) In the event an individual or corporate donor desires to make a contribution to an individual rural hospital organization that has received the maximum amount of contributions for that taxable year, the Department of Community Health shall provide the individual or corporate donor with a list, ranked in order of financial need, as determined by the Department of Community Health, of rural hospital organizations still eligible to receive contributions for the taxable year. (C) In the event an individual or corporate donor desires to make a contribution to an individual rural hospital organization that would cause such rural hospital organization to exceed its maximum amount of contributions for that year, the commissioner shall not deny such desired contribution, but shall approve the proportional amount of the desired contribution up to the rural hospital organization's maximum allowed amount and any remainder shall be attributed as provided for in subparagraph (D) of this paragraph. (C)(D) In the event that an individual or corporate donor desires to make a contribution to an unspecified or undesignated rural hospital organization, either directly to the department or through a third party that participates in soliciting, administering, or managing donations, such donation shall be attributed to the rural hospital organization ranked with the highest financial need that has not yet received the maximum amount of contributions for that taxable year, regardless of whether a third party has a contractual relationship or agreement with such rural hospital organization. (D)(E) Any third party that participates in soliciting, advertising, or managing donations shall provide the complete list of rural hospital organizations eligible to receive the tax credit provided pursuant to this Code section including their ranking in order of financial need as determined by the Department of Community Health pursuant to Code Section 31-8-9.1, to any potential donor regardless of whether a third party has a contractual relationship or agreement with such rural hospital organization.

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(3) For purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a rural hospital organization shall notify a potential donor of the requirements of this Code section. Before making a contribution to a rural hospital organization, the taxpayer shall electronically notify the department, in a manner specified by the department, of the total amount of contribution that the taxpayer intends to make to the rural hospital organization. The commissioner shall preapprove or deny the requested amount or a portion of such amount, if applicable pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 30 days after receiving the request from the taxpayer and shall provide written notice to the taxpayer and rural hospital organization of such preapproval or denial which shall not require any signed release or notarized approval by the taxpayer. In order to receive a tax credit under this Code section, the taxpayer shall make the contribution to the rural hospital organization within 180 days after receiving notice from the department that the requested amount was preapproved. In order to receive a tax credit under this Code section, a taxpayer preapproved by the commissioner on or before September 30 shall make the contribution to the rural hospital organization within 180 days after receiving notice of preapproval from the commissioner, but not later than October 31. A taxpayer preapproved by the commissioner after September 30 shall make the contribution to the rural hospital organization on or before December 31. If the taxpayer does not comply with this paragraph, the commissioner shall not include this preapproved contribution amount when calculating the limits prescribed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.
(4)(A) Preapproval of contributions by the commissioner shall be based solely on the availability of tax credits subject to the aggregate total limit established under paragraph (1) of this subsection and the individual rural hospital organization limit established under paragraph (2) of this subsection. (B) Any taxpayer preapproved by the department commissioner pursuant to this subsection shall retain their approval in the event the credit percentage in this Code section is modified for the year in which the taxpayer was preapproved. (C) Upon the rural hospital organization's confirmation of receipt of donations that have been preapproved by the department commissioner, any taxpayer preapproved by the department commissioner pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section shall receive the full benefit of the income tax credit established by this Code section even though the rural hospital organization to which the taxpayer made a donation does not properly comply with the reports or filings required by this Code section. (5) Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, the department shall not take any adverse action against donors to rural hospital organizations if the commissioner preapproved a donation for a tax credit prior to the date the rural hospital organization is removed from the Department of Community Health list pursuant to Code Section 31-8-9.1, and all such donations shall remain as preapproved tax credits subject only to the donor's compliance with paragraph (3) of this subsection." "(k) This Code section shall stand automatically repealed and reserved on December 31, 2024 2029."

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SECTION 11. Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-156. (a) There is created the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission. The commission shall be attached to the Department of Community Health for administrative purposes only as provided by Code Section 50-4-3. (b) The commission shall consist of nine members, who shall be appointed no later than July 1, 2024, as follows:
(1) The chairperson, who shall be a subject matter expert on health policy, and shall not be an employee of the State of Georgia, to be appointed by the Governor; (2) Four nonlegislative members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (3) Four nonlegislative members to be appointed by the President of the Senate. (c) Members of the commission shall not be registered lobbyists in the State of Georgia. (d) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation. (e) The purpose of the commission shall be to advise the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Community Health, as the administrator of the state medical assistance program, on issues related to access and quality of healthcare for Georgia's low-income and uninsured populations. The commission shall be tasked with reviewing the following: (1) Opportunities related to reimbursement and funding for Georgia healthcare providers, including premium assistance programs; (2) Opportunities related to quality improvement of healthcare for Georgia's low income and uninsured populations; and (3) Opportunities to enhance service delivery and coordination of healthcare among and across state agencies. (f) Subject to appropriations, the commission shall contract with experts and consultants to produce a semiannual report on its findings for the Governor and the General Assembly. The commission shall provide its initial report to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than December 1, 2024. (g) The commission shall stand abolished on December 31, 2026, unless extended by the General Assembly prior to such date."
SECTION 12. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Section, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024. (b) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 11 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2025. (c) Sections 9 and 10 of this Act shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
SECTION 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell
Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives

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Room 109 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 27, 2024
To whom it may concern,
I intended to vote "Yes" on HB 1339 and my green button wasn't working. In fact, I stood up to vote "Yes" and pressed the button several times. I would like the record to show that I voted in the affirmative.
Very Truly Yours,
/s/ Will Wade Representative Will Wade District 9
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 409 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Clerk,
I had a problem voting in time on HB 1339 today. I would have voted in favor. I would like to record my vote as a "yes."
Thank you,
/s/ Betsy Holland Rep. Holland
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:
HR 1022. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Washburn of the 144th, Frye of the 122nd, Martin of the 49th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for local governments to have the option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the inflation

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rate from the adjusted base year value of such homestead as provided by general law; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The Committee substitute, having previously been read, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

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The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1185. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Washburn of the 144th, Frye of the 122nd, Martin of the 49th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemption, so as to provide for a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the inflation rate from the adjusted base year value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for approval by local governing authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemption, so as to limit the application of certain local requirements regarding the setting of millage rates; to provide for a local option adjusted base year homestead exemption from county, consolidated government, municipality, or school district taxes upon the local approval of the governing authority and qualified voters of such political subdivisions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for approval by local governing authorities and referenda; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemption, is amended in Code Section 48-5-32.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification of assessed taxable value of property and method of computation, resolution

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or ordinance required for millage rate, and advertisement of intent to increase property tax, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to any levying authority or recommending authority for which a base year assessed value homestead exemption or adjusted base year assessed value homestead exemption is in effect."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-5-44.2. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Ad valorem taxes' means all ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of a given county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school district in this state, except for any ad valorem taxes levied to pay interest on and to retire bonded indebtedness. (2) 'Adjusted base year value' means, with respect to a given county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school district, the sum of:
(A) The previous adjusted base year assessed value; (B) An amount equal to the difference between the current year assessed value of the homestead and the base year assessed value of the homestead, provided that such amount shall not exceed the total of the previous adjusted base year assessed value of the homestead multiplied by the inflation rate for the prior year; and (C) The value of any substantial property change, provided that no such value added improvements to the homestead shall be duplicated as to the same addition or improvement. (3) 'Base year assessed value' means, with respect to a given county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school district, the assessed value, including any final determination of value on appeal pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311, of the homestead from the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which the local option homestead exemption under this Code section is first granted to the applicant for such political subdivision. (4) 'Homestead' means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. (5) 'Inflation rate' means the annual inflationary index rate as determined for a given year by the commissioner in accordance with subsection (g) of this Code section. (6) 'Previous adjusted base year assessed value' means, with respect to a given county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school district: (A) For the year in which a given local option homestead exemption is first granted to a person on such person's homestead, the base year assessed value; or (B) For all other years, the adjusted base year assessed value of the homestead as calculated in the taxable year immediately preceding the current year, including any final determination of value on appeal pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311. (7) 'Substantial property change' means any increase or decrease in the assessed value of a homestead derived from additions or improvements to, or the removal of real

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property from, the homestead which occurred after the year in which the base year assessed value is determined for the homestead. The assessed value of the substantial property changes shall be established following any final determination of value on appeal pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311. (b)(1) As authorized under Paragraph III(b) of Section II of Article VII of the Constitution, for a given county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school district which has approved the homestead exemption in the manner provided for in paragraph (3) of this subsection, each resident of such given political subdivision is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead, including any final determination of value on appeal pursuant to Code Section 48-5311, exceeds its previous adjusted base year assessed value. (2) Except as provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section, no exemption provided for in this subsection shall transfer to any subsequent owner of the property, and the assessed value of the property shall be as provided by law. (3) The exemption provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not be applicable to any county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school district in this state until January 1 after:
(A) The governing authority of the county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school district approves the local option homestead exemption by ordinance or resolution; and (B) Such ordinance or resolution is approved in a special election held in conformity with the requirements for special elections pursuant to Title 21 by a majority of the qualified voters of such county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school district. (4)(A) The exemption provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not be available to any county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school district in this state for which any base year value or adjusted base year value homestead exemption is currently in effect or was in effect as of January 1, 2025. (B) The governing authority of a political subdivision seeking to repeal a local option homestead exemption approved under this Code section shall adopt a resolution or ordinance that repeals the enabling resolution or ordinance and shall submit the question of the repeal to the qualified voters of such political subdivision. If a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the question to repeal the local option homestead exemption, then such exemption shall be repealed as of January 1 of the year following the certification of such referendum. (C) The General Assembly shall not repeal or modify the provisions or application of this Code section with respect to any one or more political subdivisions that have approved an homestead exemption under this Code section except upon the passage of a general bill by two-third's vote of the General Assembly and the approval of a majority of voters in a statewide referendum calling for such repeal or modification. (c) The surviving spouse of the person who has been granted the exemption provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section shall continue to receive the exemption provided

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under subsection (b) of this Code section, so long as such surviving spouse continues to occupy the residence as a homestead. (d) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted through subsection (b) of this Code section unless such person or person's agent files an application with the tax receiver or tax commissioner of his or her respective local government or governments charged with the duty of receiving returns of property for taxation giving such information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable such tax receiver or tax commissioner to make a determination regarding the initial and continuing eligibility of such person for such exemption or has already filed for and is receiving a homestead exemption and such existing application provides sufficient information to make such determination of eligibility. Such tax receiver or tax commissioner shall provide application forms for this purpose. (e) Exemptions authorized through this Code section shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 and shall be automatically renewed from year to year so long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person or a person's agent has filed the proper application as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year, and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption through this Code section to notify the tax receiver or tax commissioner of the local government or governments in the event such person for any reason becomes ineligible for such exemption. (f) Homestead exemptions granted through subsection (b) of this Code section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption applicable to ad valorem taxes. (g) For the purposes of this Code section, the commissioner shall promulgate a standardized method for determining annual inflationary index rates which reflect the effects of inflation and deflation on the cost of living for residents of this state for a given calendar year. Such method may utilize the Consumer Price Index as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor or any other similar index established by the federal government if the commissioner determines that such federal index fairly reflects the effects of inflation and deflation on residents of this state."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025; provided, however, that, if a constitutional amendment which becomes effective on such date and which authorizes the General Assembly to provide by general law for local option homestead exemptions has not been ratified, then this Act shall stand automatically repealed on such date.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell
Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1182. By Representatives Crowe of the 118th, Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Buckner of the 137th and Stephens of the 164th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 and Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance and income taxes, respectively, so as to revise

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the low-income housing tax credits; to provide that such tax credits shall be termed the Georgia affordable housing tax credits; to reduce the amount of such credits for certain projects; to authorize such credits in an amount equal to the federal credit for certain projects; to provide for definitions; to provide for open records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 and Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance and income taxes, respectively, so as to revise the low-income housing tax credits; to provide that such tax credits shall be termed the Georgia affordable housing tax credits; to reduce the amount of such credits for certain projects; to authorize such credits in an amount equal to the federal credit for certain projects; to provide for definitions; to provide for open records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for insurance, is amended by revising Code Section 33-1-18, relating to housing tax credit for qualified projects and rules and regulations, as follows:
"33-1-18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Affordable housing project' means a qualified low-income housing project as that term is defined in Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that is located in Georgia. (2) 'Federal housing tax credit' means the federal tax credit as provided in Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. (2)(3) 'Median income' means those incomes that are determined by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines and adjusted for family size. (3)(4) 'Project' means a housing project that has restricted rents that do not exceed 30 percent of median income for at least 40 percent of its units occupied by persons or families having incomes of 60 percent or less of the median income or at least 20 percent of the units occupied by persons or families having incomes of 50 percent or less of the median income.

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(4)(5) 'Qualified basis' means that portion of the tax basis of a qualified Georgia an affordable housing project eligible for the federal housing tax credit, as that term is defined in Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. (5) 'Qualified Georgia project' means a qualified low-income building as that term is defined in Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that is located in Georgia. (6) 'Senior' means an individual 55 years of age or older. (7) 'Targeted community project' means an affordable housing project that:
(A) Is located in a rural area; (B) Reserves or prioritizes a majority of its units for seniors or provides a preference for veterans or first responders; (C) Provides access to stable and high frequency transportation; (D) Consists primarily of a rehabilitation or renovation; or (E) Is owned by a housing authority. (8) 'Veteran' means an individual who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. (b)(1) A tax credit against the taxes imposed under Code Sections 33-5-31, 33-8-4, and 33-40-5, to be termed the Georgia affordable housing tax credit, shall be allowed with respect to each qualified Georgia affordable housing project placed in service after January 1, 2001. The amount of For initial applications received by the Department of Community Affairs prior to January 1, 2026, the amount of such credit shall not exceed an amount equal to the federal housing tax credit allowed for each affordable housing project. For initial applications received by the Department of Community Affairs on or after January 1, 2026, no such credit shall, when combined with the total amount of credit authorized under Code Section 48-7-29.6, in no event exceed: (A) An an amount equal to 80 percent of the federal housing tax credit allowed with respect to such qualified Georgia affordable housing project; or (B) An amount equal to 100 percent of the federal housing tax credit if such affordable housing project is a targeted community project. (2)(A) If under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, a portion of any federal housing tax credit taken on a project is required to be recaptured as a result of a reduction in the qualified basis of such project, the taxpayer claiming any state tax credit with respect to such project shall also be required to recapture a portion of any state tax credit authorized by this Code section. The state recapture amount shall be equal to the proportion of the state tax credit claimed by the taxpayer that equals the proportion the federal recapture amount bears to the original federal housing tax credit amount subject to recapture. The tax credit under this Code section shall not be subject to recapture if such recapture is due solely to the sale or transfer of any direct or indirect interest in such qualified Georgia affordable housing project. (B) In the event that recapture of any Georgia affordable housing tax credit is required, any amended return submitted to the Commissioner as provided in this Code section shall include the proportion of the state tax credit required to be recaptured,

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the identity of each taxpayer subject to the recapture, and the amount of tax credit previously allocated to such taxpayer. (3) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's tax liability under Code Sections 33-5-31, 33-8-4, and 33-40-5. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed to be carried forward to apply to the taxpayer's next three succeeding years' tax liability. No such tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability. (4) The tax credit allowed under this Code section, and any recaptured tax credit, shall be allocated among some or all of the partners, members, or shareholders of the entity owning the project in any manner agreed to by such persons, whether or not such persons are allocated or allowed any portion of the federal housing tax credit with respect to the project. (c)(1) Except for confidential taxpayer information pursuant to Tittle 48, all affordable housing project level records associated with this Code section shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records. (2) The commissioner and the state department designated by the Governor as the state housing credit agency for purposes of Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall each be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this Code section."
SECTION 2. Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by revising Code Section 48-7-29.6, relating to tax credits for qualified lowincome buildings, as follows:
"48-7-29.6. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Affordable housing project' means a qualified low-income housing project as that term is defined in Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that is located in Georgia. (2) 'Federal housing tax credit' means the federal tax credit as provided in Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. (2)(3) 'Median income' means those incomes that are determined by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines and adjusted for family size. (3)(4) 'Project' means a housing project that has restricted rents that do not exceed 30 percent of median income for at least 40 percent of its units occupied by persons or families having incomes of 60 percent or less of the median income, or at least 20 percent of the units occupied by persons or families having incomes of 50 percent or less of the median income. (4)(5) 'Qualified basis' means that portion of the tax basis of a qualified Georgia an affordable housing project eligible for the federal housing tax credit, as that term is defined in Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

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(5) 'Qualified Georgia project' means a qualified low-income building as that term is defined in Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that is located in Georgia. (6) 'Senior' means an individual 55 years of age or older. (7) 'Targeted community project' means an affordable housing project that:
(A) Is located in a rural area; (B) Reserves or prioritizes a majority of its units for seniors or provides a preference for veterans or first responders; (C) Provides access to stable and high frequency transportation; (D) Consists primarily of a rehabilitation or renovation; or (E) Is owned by a housing authority. (8) 'Veteran' means an individual who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. (b)(1) A state tax credit against the tax imposed by this article, to be termed the Georgia affordable housing tax credit, shall be allowed with respect to each qualified Georgia affordable housing project placed in service after January 1, 2001. The amount of For initial applications received by the Department of Community Affairs prior to January 1, 2026, the amount of such credit shall not exceed an amount equal to the federal housing tax credit allowed for each affordable housing project. For initial applications received by the Department of Community Affairs on or after January 1, 2026, no such credit shall, when combined with the total amount of credits authorized under Code Section 33-1-18, in no event exceed: (A) An an amount equal to 80 percent of the federal housing tax credit allowed with respect to such qualified Georgia affordable housing project; or (B) An amount equal to 100 percent of the federal housing tax credit if such affordable housing project is a targeted community project. (2)(A) If under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, a portion of any federal housing tax credit taken on a project is required to be recaptured as a result of a reduction in the qualified basis of such project, the taxpayer claiming any state tax credit with respect to such project shall also be required to recapture a portion of any state tax credit authorized by this Code section. The state recapture amount shall be equal to the proportion of the state tax credit claimed by the taxpayer that equals the proportion the federal recapture amount bears to the original federal housing tax credit amount subject to recapture. The tax credit under this Code section shall not be subject to recapture if such recapture is due solely to the sale or transfer of any direct or indirect interest in such qualified Georgia affordable housing project. (B) In the event that recapture of any Georgia affordable housing tax credit is required, any amended return submitted to the commissioner as provided in this Code section shall include the proportion of the state tax credit required to be recaptured, the identity of each taxpayer subject to the recapture, and the amount of tax credit previously allocated to such taxpayer.

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(3) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed to be carried forward to apply to the taxpayer's next three succeeding years' tax liability. No such tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability. (4) The tax credit allowed under this Code section, and any recaptured tax credit, shall be allocated among some or all of the partners, members, or shareholders of the entity owning the project in any manner agreed to by such persons, whether or not such persons are allocated or allowed any portion of the federal housing tax credit with respect to the project. (c)(1) Except for confidential taxpayer information pursuant to this title, all affordable housing project level records associated with this Code section shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records. (2) The commissioner and the state department designated by the Governor as the state housing credit agency for purposes of Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall each be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this Code section."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Carson of the 46th was excused from voting on HB 1182.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore N Mughal N Neal

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson

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Bell Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Cannon, P Y Carpenter Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gladney
Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley
Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch E Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower E Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 104, nays 61.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1303. By Representatives Stinson of the 150th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 169th, Greene of the 154th and Paris of the 142nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring the Shepherd Center; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina

Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Henderson Y Hilton

Y Mathiak Y Mathis

Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au
Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J
Collins

Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood
Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1192. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Martin of the 49th and Blackmon of the 146th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to prohibit the issuance of new certificates of exemption for certain hightechnology data center equipment; to revise the new quality job requirement for such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to suspend the issuance of new certificates of exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment during a certain period; to provide for an exception; to revise the new quality job requirement for such exemption; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to create the Special Commission on Data Center Energy Planning; to provide for membership and operation; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for reporting; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, is amended by adding a new subparagraph to paragraph (68.1) and revising division (68.1)(G)(vi) to read as follows:
"(A.1) For the period commencing on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2026, unless otherwise provided by an Act of the General Assembly based on the findings of the Special Commission on Data Center Energy Planning established pursuant to Article 10 of Chapter 7 of Title 50, the commissioner shall suspend the issuance of any new certificates of exemption pursuant to this paragraph, except for any hightechnology data center customer that is subject to an ongoing contract that was entered into prior to July 1, 2024, with a high-technology data center that has applied for a certificate of exemption pursuant to this paragraph prior to July 1, 2024."
"(vi) 'New quality jobs' shall have the same meaning as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-40.17 means employment for an individual which:
(I) Is located in this state; (II) Has a regular work week of 30 hours or more; (III) Is not a job that is or was located in Georgia already, regardless of which taxpayer employed the individual; and (IV) Pays at or above 150 percent of the average wage of the county in which it is located."
SECTION 2. Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, is amended by revising Article 10, which is reserved, to read as follows:

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"ARTICLE 10
50-7-120. (a) There is created the Special Commission on Data Center Energy Planning. (b) The commission shall be composed of 14 members as follows:
(1) The Governor shall appoint three members, one of whom shall be a representative from an investor owned utility, one of whom shall be a representative from Georgia Transmission, and one of whom shall be a member of an electric membership corporation; (2) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members; (3) The President of the Senate shall appoint two members; (4) The minority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member; (5) The minority leader of the Senate shall appoint one member; (6) Two members of the Public Service Commission or designees chosen by the chairperson of the Public Service Commission; (7) The commissioner of the Department of Economic Development, or his or her designee; (8) The commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, or his or her designee; and (9) The executive director of the Georgia Technology Authority or his or her designee. (c) All members shall serve for the duration of the commission. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (d) The commission may elect officers, other than the chairperson, as it deems necessary.
50-7-121. (a) The commission may conduct meetings at such places and times as it deems necessary or convenient to enable it to fully and effectively exercise its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this article. The commission shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson. (b) A quorum for transacting business shall be a majority of the members of the commission. (c) Legislative members of the commission shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8. Nonlegislative members shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. Members of the commission who are state officials, other than legislative members, or state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the commission, but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the commission in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or state employees. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective departments.

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All other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this article shall come from funds appropriated to the commission.
50-7-122. (a) The commission shall:
(1) Review existing electric grid and energy supply and make recommendations for data center location, based on such review and consideration of fiber, water, labor, and latency related to data centers; (2) Make recommendations to expand grid capacity in areas where energy for data applications is most needed; (3) Make recommendations on any energy generation, transmission, and distribution expansion necessary to serve the industry; (4) Consider creative approaches to manage usage, including variable load, on-site generation, efficiency, and backup generation; (5) Examine future trends related to the data center industry, including artificial intelligence and project impact on the electric grid; (6) Survey corporate employers to determine perceptions of adequacy of data center capacity in Georgia; and (7) Propose related legislation and budget recommendations. (b) The commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the minority leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives no later than three months after the date of the last meeting of the commission.
50-7-123. (a) The commission shall have the following powers:
(1) To authorize entering into contracts or agreements through the commission's chairperson necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties; (2) To establish rules and procedures for conducting the business of the commission; (3) To hold public hearings; and (4) To request the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such documents as the commission deems necessary to fulfill its duties. (b) The commission may request and receive information from appropriate state agencies which the commission deems useful in fulfilling its duties. Such agencies shall cooperate with the commission with respect to such information and shall furnish all information requested by the commission to the extent permitted by law.
50-7-124. The commission shall be abolished and this article shall stand repealed on June 30, 2026."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore N Bell E Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon N Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P N Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines N Gambill N Gilliard
Gladney N Glaize Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Henderson Y Hilton N Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton N Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

N Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell N Momtahan
Moore N Mughal N Neal N New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye Y Oliver N Panitch E Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

N Schofield N Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn N Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 96, nays 71.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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HB 1018. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Rhodes of the 124th, Burchett of the 176th, Williams of the 148th, Ridley of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade and crimes and offenses respectively, so as to provide for protections of persons who own, purchase, or engage in the business of selling firearms; to prohibit financial institutions from requiring the use of a firearms code that distinguishes firearms retailers from other retailers; to prohibit discrimination against firearms retailers by financial institutions through the use of a firearms code; to prohibit the disclosure of certain financial records by financial institutions; to provide for petitions to the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations; to prohibit persons or government entities from keeping registries of firearms or owners of firearms; to provide for construction; to provide definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 10 and 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and crimes and offenses, respectively, so as to provide for protections of persons who own, purchase, or engage in the business of selling firearms; to prohibit financial institutions from requiring the use of a firearms code that distinguishes firearms retailers from other retailers; to prohibit discrimination against firearms retailers by financial institutions through the use of a firearms code; to prohibit the disclosure of certain financial records by financial institutions; to provide for petitions to the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations; to prohibit persons or government entities from keeping registries of firearms or owners of firearms; to provide for construction; to provide definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended by revising Part 7 of Article 15 of Chapter 1, relating to the "Georgia Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act," as follows:
"Part 7

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10-1-439. This part shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act.'
10-1-439.1. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Disclose a financial record' means transfer, publish, or distribute protected financial information to another person for any purpose other than to:
(A) Process or facilitate a payment card transaction; or (B) Take any actions related to dispute processing, fraud management, or protecting transaction integrity from concerns related to illegal activities or cyber risks. (2) 'Financial institution' means any bank, trust company, building and loan association, credit union as defined in Code Section 7-1-4, merchant acquirer limited purpose bank as defined in Code Section 7-9-2, federally chartered banking institution that accepts state deposits, or entity involved in facilitating or processing payment card transactions, including, but not limited to, an acquirer, a payment card network, or a payment card issuer. (3) 'Financial services' means any service or product offered to the consumer or business market by a bank, trust company, building and loan association, credit union as defined by Code Section 7-1-4, any merchant acquirer limited purpose bank as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 7-9-2, or a federally chartered banking institution that accepts state deposits financial institution. (4) 'Firearms code' means the Merchant Category Code 5723 approved by the International Organization for Standardization or any other merchant category code or indicator that a financial institution assigns to a merchant or to a payment card transaction that identifies whether the merchant is a firearms retailer or whether the payment card transaction involves the purchase of a firearm or ammunition. (5) 'Firearms retailer' means any person physically located in this state that is engaged in the lawful business of selling or trading firearms or ammunition. (6) 'Payment card' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 10-15-1. (7)(2) 'Person' means one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, limited liability companies, corporations, unincorporated organizations, mutual companies, joint stock companies, trusts, agents, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, labor organizations, public bodies, and public corporations and the State of Georgia and all political subdivisions and agencies thereof or other legal or business entities. Such term shall include federally chartered banking institutions that accept state deposits. (8) 'Protected financial information' means any record of a sale, purchase, return, or refund involving a payment card that is retrieved, characterized, generated, labeled, sorted, or grouped based on the assignment of a firearms code. (3)(9) 'Trade association' means any corporation, unincorporated association, federation, business league, or professional or business organization not organized or operated for profit and no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any

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private shareholder or individual; that is an organization described in Section 501(c)(6) of Title 26 of the United States Code and exempt from tax under Section 501(a) of such title; and two or more members of which are manufacturers or sellers of a qualified product as defined by Section 7903(4) of Title 15 of the United States Code.
10-1-439.2. (a) Unless otherwise precluded by law, regulation, or membership eligibility, it shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any person to refuse to provide financial services of any kind to, to refrain from continuing to provide existing financial services to, to terminate existing financial services with, or to otherwise discriminate in the provision of financial services against a person or trade association solely because such person or trade association is engaged in the lawful commerce of firearms or ammunition products and is licensed pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 18 of the United States Code or is a trade association. (b) It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any financial institution to require the usage of a firearms code in a way that distinguishes a firearms retailer that is physically located in this state from general merchandise retailers or sporting goods retailers, unless such required usage of a firearms code is based on a good faith conclusion that such action is required by applicable law or regulation. (c) It shall be unlawful for any financial institution to discriminate against a firearms retailer by declining a lawful payment card transaction based solely on the assignment or nonassignment of a firearms code; provided, however, that a financial institution may decline or otherwise refuse to process a payment card transaction on the basis of a firearms code if such action is requested by the customer or is the result of fraud prevention procedures or merchant category exclusions offered by the financial institution for the purpose of expenditure control or corporate payment card control. (d) Except as otherwise required by law or regulation, a financial institution shall not disclose a financial record, including a firearms code that was collected in violation of subsection (b) of this Code section, unless such disclosure is based on a good faith conclusion that it was required by applicable law or regulation. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall limit the ability of a financial institution to negotiate with responsible parties or otherwise impair the financial institution's actions related to dispute processing, fraud management, or protecting transaction integrity from concerns related to illegal activities or cyber risks.
10-1-439.3. (a) Whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that any person is engaging, has engaged, or is about to engage in any act or practice declared unlawful by this part, the Attorney General shall, upon written request made pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section or by his or her own initiative, investigate and, upon finding a probable violation of this part, bring an action in the name of the state against such person to:
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(2) Enjoin any act or practice that violates the provisions of this part by issuance of a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction, without bond, upon the giving of appropriate notice; and (3) Recover civil penalties of up to $10,000.00 per violation of this part or any injunction, judgment, or consent order issued or entered into under the provisions of this chapter and reasonable expenses, investigative costs, and attorney's fees. Provided, however, that no action shall be brought by the Attorney General under this subsection until after the person who is alleged to have violated this part has received written notice from the Attorney General of the alleged violation and failed to cease the activity that is alleged to be a violation of this part within 30 days of receiving such notice. (b) Any person who is the subject of an action believed to be in violation of this part may request, in writing, that the Attorney General investigate the alleged violation pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) The remedies set forth in this Code section shall be the exclusive remedies for violations of this part.
10-1-439.4. The provisions of this part shall not apply to any bank, trust company, credit union, or merchant acquirer limited purpose bank that is chartered under the laws of this state or any other state to the extent that federal law precludes or preempts or has been determined to preclude or preempt the application of the provisions of this part to any federally chartered bank, trust company, credit union, or merchant acquirer limited purpose bank."
SECTION 2. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Code Section 16-11-129, relating to weapons carry license, gun safety information, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, by revising subsection (k) as follows:
"(k) Data base prohibition. (1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Government entity' means an office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, body, division, instrumentality, or institution of the state or of any county, municipal corporation, or consolidated government within this state. (B) 'Multijurisdictional data base' means a data base of information shared between or among more than one government entity or between or among a government entity and any office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, body, division, instrumentality, or institution of the United States or of any other state. (2) No A person or government entity shall knowingly and willfully: (A) not create Create or maintain a multijurisdictional data base of information regarding persons issued or who have applied for weapons carry licenses; or (B) Keep, or cause to be kept, any list, record, or registry of privately owned firearms or owners of such firearms; provided, however, that nothing in this subparagraph shall

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prohibit a person from keeping, or causing to be kept, any list, record, or registry of firearms owned by such person."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore N Bell E Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett E Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton N Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore N Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch E Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens N Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 106, nays 60.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 971. By Representatives Newton of the 127th, Hilton of the 48th, Reeves of the 99th, Silcox of the 53rd, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain eligible expenses incurred for firearm safe handling instructional courses and firearm secure storage devices; to provide for an aggregate annual cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for credit preapproval by the department; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain eligible expenses incurred for firearm safe handling instructional courses and firearm secure storage devices; to provide for an aggregate annual cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for credit preapproval by the department; to prohibit the creation of certain lists or data bases; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Firearm Safe Handling and Secure Storage Tax Credit Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-29.11A. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Eligible expenses' means expenses incurred by an individual taxpayer during the taxable year for the:

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(A) Purchase of one or more firearm secure storage devices for his or her personal use; and (B) Cost of a firearm safe handling instructional course. (2) 'Firearm' means any handgun, shotgun, rifle, or other weapon that will be converted or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel single or multiple projectiles by action of an explosion of a combustible material. (3) 'Firearm safe handling instructional course' means an in-person training of at least two hours in duration that includes, but is not limited to, instruction on safe handling, use, and storage of firearms. (4) 'Firearm secure storage device' means any device originally manufactured to securely store or disable a firearm and which may only be unlocked by means of a key, a combination, or other similar means. Such term shall include, but shall not be limited to, gun safes, trigger locks, chamber locks, and cable locks. (b)(1) Under the terms and conditions of this Code section, an individual taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by Code Section 48-7-20 in the amount of such taxpayer's eligible expenses or $300.00, whichever is less. (2) In no event shall the aggregate limit of tax credits allowed under this Code section for any year exceed $10 million. (c)(1) The department shall develop a procedure to be followed in the preapproval of any tax credit allowed pursuant to this Code section. (2) An individual taxpayer seeking a tax credit pursuant to this Code section shall apply to the department for preapproval of such tax credit. Such taxpayer shall specify the taxable year for which he or she is seeking a tax credit. (3) Individual taxpayers that properly apply for preapproval of such tax credit following the procedure developed by the department shall be approved on a first-come, first served basis until the aggregate limit for such tax credits is reached for that year. (4) The department shall preapprove tax credits for each preapproval application within 30 days and in the received order of submitted applications. Such preapproved tax credits shall be in the amount of $300.00 for each preapproval application. (5) In the event that an individual taxpayer applies for preapproval and the amount of tax credits available for the taxable year are not sufficient to fully fund the tax credits requested, the department shall deny such taxpayer's request and shall not accept any additional preapproval applications from taxpayers for the taxable year. (6) No individual taxpayer shall be preapproved for a tax credit pursuant to this Code section more than once in the lifetime of the taxpayer; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent an individual taxpayer from applying for preapproval more than once. (d)(1) For a tax credit allowed pursuant to this Code section, an individual taxpayer shall maintain receipts for purchases or costs relative to the eligible expenses for three years following the submission of the taxpayer's tax return claiming such tax credit. Such receipts shall be made available upon request for review by the commissioner. (2) No individual taxpayer shall be allowed credits pursuant to this Code section which exceed a total of $300.00 in the lifetime of the taxpayer.

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(e) In no event shall the total amount of any tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. No unused tax credit shall be allowed to be carried forward to apply to the taxpayer's succeeding years' tax liability. No such tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability. (f) No person shall create any list or data base of information regarding persons who have applied for or have been allowed a tax credit pursuant to this Code section. (g) The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the implementation and administration of this Code section. (h) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2030."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025, and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L

Y Cooper Y Corbett E Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Cannon, C Cannon, P
Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1138. By Representative Kendrick of the 95th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-10-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fund administrator and investments relative to the Invest Georgia Fund, so as to provide for an additional factor that the fund administrator shall consider in the selection of venture capital funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Cooper Y Corbett E Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M
Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S

N Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran

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Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter N Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

E Evans, S Y Fleming N Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin N Martin Y Martinez

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes
Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 14.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Williams of the 168th et al., Momtahan of the 17th et al., Huddleston of the 72nd et al., Jackson of the 165th, Kendrick of the 95th, Stinson of the 150th, Mainor of the 56th, Burnough of the 77th, and Hagan of the 156th et al.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1296. By Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th and Davis of the 87th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers; and for other purposes.

HR 1297. By Representatives Stinson of the 150th, Jackson of the 128th, Sampson of the 153rd, Dickey of the 145th and Vance of the 133rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Willie James Bentley; and for other purposes.

HR 1299. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Incorporated; and for other purposes.

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Representative Bonner of the 73rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1323 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1229 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bonner of the 73rd
Chairman
Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 559 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1318 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1407 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman
Representative Hawkins of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 663 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1302 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1326 Do Pass

HB 1046 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1314 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1340 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman
Representative Cooper of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Health has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1408 Do Pass HB 1409 Do Pass SB 375 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 45th
Chairman
Representative Collins of the 71st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 1105 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 71st
Chairman
Representative Sainz of the 180th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Special Rules has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1341 Do Pass HB 1366 Do Pass HR 1066 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sainz of the 180th
Chairman
Representative Mathiak of the 74th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1210 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Mathiak of the 74th
Chairman
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House stand in recess until 7:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Thursday, February 29, 2024.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 7:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Thursday, February 29, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Twenty-Eighth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton E Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C E Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, J Cooper Corbett

Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Franklin E Frazier Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson

Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin

Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas

E Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, T.P.
E Smith, V Stephens Stoner Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Byrd of the 20th, Carter of the 93rd, Clark of the 100th, Collins of the 71st, DeLoach of the 167th, Draper of the 90th, Frye of the 122nd, Holly of the 116th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Pirkle of the 169th,

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Sharper of the 177th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Thomas of the 21st, Washburn of the 144th, Werkheiser of the 157th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Richard Kannwischer, Peachtree Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1420. By Representatives McCollum of the 30th, Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 114th, Smith of the 18th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of controlled substances, so as to provide for the offense of unlawfully possessing a pill press, tableting machine, an encapsulating machine, or other controlled

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substance counterfeiting materials; to provide for exceptions; to provide for violation and penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1421. By Representative Mainor of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to create a new felony classification for prosecutors who use certain technologies to hide work related communications from open records requests; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1422. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Chastain of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Dawson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain senior citizens; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1423. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Chastain of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide homestead exemptions from Dawson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1424. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Reese of the 140th, Hutchinson of the 106th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to codify the right to contraception and contraceptives; to provide for definitions; to provide for defenses; to provide for standards of evidence; to provide for enforceability; to provide for relief; to provide for a short title: to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1425. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Jackson of the 165th, Stephens of the 164th and Westbrook of the 163rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Weeping Time Cultural Heritage Corridor Authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purpose and powers of the authority; to provide for appointment, eligibility, and terms of members of the authority; to provide for organization, quorum, meetings, and expenses of the authority; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for agents and employees; to provide for accountability and for financial and other records; to provide for audits; to limit the powers of the authority; to provide for open meetings and public records; to provide for judicial jurisdiction; to provide that the powers of the authority are supplemental; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1426. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Carson of the 46th, Panitch of the 51st, Cox of the 28th and McDonald of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide for additional acts committed with the intent of threatening safety or provoking violence to constitute the offense of criminal trespass; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 1427. By Representative Stinson of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Education of Dooly County, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2922), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4149), so as to provide for compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1428. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consent for surgical or medical treatment, so as to prohibit pelvic and rectal examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without consent or a court order except in cases of emergency; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1429. By Representative Adesanya of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for limitations on rent increases for seniors and veterans; to provide for definitions; to provide for defense in dispossessory actions; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1430. By Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Ridley of the 22nd and McClain of the 109th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to identification and regulation of motor vehicles and traffic, so as to prohibit a motor vehicle traffic stop on the sole basis that the person is operating a motorcycle or wearing motorcycle paraphernalia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 1283. By Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Washburn of the 144th, Ridley of the 6th, Collins of the 71st and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

HR 1298. By Representatives Williams of the 37th, Oliver of the 82nd, Buckner of the 137th, Evans of the 89th, Smith of the 41st and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to protect Georgia's groundwater and the health of its citizens by denying Georgia Power Company's waste handling permit applications regarding the disposal of coal ash under the state's coal combustion residuals rule; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1399 HB 1401 HB 1403 HB 1405 HB 1412 HB 1414 HB 1416 HB 1418 HR 1256 SB 10 SB 351 SB 399 SB 440

HB 1400 HB 1402 HB 1404 HB 1411 HB 1413 HB 1415 HB 1417 HB 1419 HR 1257 SB 235 SB 384 SB 429 SB 504

Representative Dickey of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1322 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 145th
Chairman
Representative Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1036 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1384 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 32nd
Chairman
Representative Parsons of the 44th District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1406 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman
Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1280 HB 1282 HB 1320 SB 345

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1281 Do Pass HB 1319 Do Pass HB 1347 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 840 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1075 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1371 Do Pass

HB 931 Do Pass HB 1296 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 446 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1079 Do Pass

HB 656 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1110 Do Pass, by Substitute

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HB 1118 HB 1136 HB 1367 SB 332

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 1130 Do Pass HB 1360 Do Pass HB 1383 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman

Representative Collins of the 71st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 424 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 71st
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1232 Do Pass HB 1260 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 33rd
Chairman

Representative Carson of the 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 824 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Chairman
Representative Sainz of the 180th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Rules has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1297 Do Pass SB 337 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sainz of the 180th
Chairman
Representative Greene of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Properties has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 966 Do Pass HB 1379 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Greene of the 154th
Chairman

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 28th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Open Rule

HR 854 HR 1042 HR 1164 HR 1215

Keith Jackson Memorial Intersection "Whoa Nellie"; Carroll County; dedicate (Substitute)(Trans-Prince-132nd) Joint Study Committee on Judicial System Compensation; create (Substitute)(Judy-Leverett-123rd) Honorable Richard H. Smith Memorial Interchange; Muscogee County; dedicate (Trans-Hugley-141st) Speaker David E. Ralston Interstate Connector; Fannin County; dedicate (Substitute)(Trans-Jasperse-11th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 218 HB 441 HB 499 HB 583 HB 589 HB 617

Evidence; sexual assault hearsay for disabled adults and 17 year olds; provide (Substitute)(JudyNC-Hilton-48th) Professions; authorize and regulate teledentistry by licensed dentists pursuant to permits issued by Georgia Board of Dentistry (Substitute) (Hth-Dempsey-13th)(Rules Committee Substitute LC 52 0520S) Domestic relations; authorize child support and insurance policies for certain disabled children; provisions (Substitute)(JuvJ-Hitchens-161st) Food, drugs, and cosmetics; authorize production and sale of homemade food items with certain exemptions, requirements, and disclosures (Substitute)(A&CA-Hagan-156th) Audits and Accounts, Department of; require certain financial disclosures from entities performing work related to fiscal notes (Substitute) (B&FAO-Cheokas-151st) Highways, bridges, and ferries; development and maintenance of a statewide freight and logistics implementation plan; provide (Substitute) (Trans-Jasperse-11th)

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HB 625 HB 839 HB 846
HB 910
HB 924
HB 926 HB 935 HB 1017 HB 1053 HB 1096
HB 1099
HB 1104 HB 1122 HB 1146
HB 1190 HB 1201 HB 1223 HB 1231

Coroners; full-time county employees; provide (Substitute) (GAff-Mathis-149th) Social Work Licensure Compact Act; enact (Substitute) (IntC-Dempsey-13th) Education; require local school systems to annually notify employees whether social security taxes will be withheld from their pay and eligibility of certain benefits (Substitute)(Ed-Leverett-123rd) Minors; civil remedy for damages against commercial entities that distribute material harmful to minors without performing age verification; create (Substitute)(Judy-Jasperse-11th) Insurance; discriminating against certain healthcare facilities and providers in connection with the administration of provider administered drugs; prohibit insurers (Substitute)(PH-Ballinger-23rd) Second Chance Workforce Act; enact (Substitute)(JudyNC-Reeves-99th) Motor vehicles; standards for a conviction through the use of speed devices; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Vance-133rd) Georgia Squatter Reform Act; enact (Substitute)(Judy-Seabaugh-34th) State government; prohibit governmental agencies from using central bank digital currency as payment (B&B-Barrett-24th) Professional licensing boards; continuing education tracking solution to monitor compliance of licensees with applicable continuing education requirements; establish (Substitute)(RegI-Washburn-144th) Crimes and offenses; knowing entry upon land or premises of another that has been marked with purple paint; provide for the crime of criminal trespass (JudyNC-Huddleston-72nd) Quality Basic Education Act; address mental health risks for student athletes (Substitute)(Ed-Crawford-84th) Education; provide for funding requirements to apply to local agencies; charter schools; provisions (Substitute)(Ed-Hilton-48th) Natural Resources, Department of; EPD to issue water permits to private companies in areas where no public service can be provided within a period of 12 months; require (Substitute)(NR&E-Stephens-164th) Secretary of State; division director to issue licenses in certain instances; authorize (RegI-Collins-71st) Criminal procedure; vacating of sentences of victims of trafficking; provisions (JudyNC-Gaines-120th) Georgia Soil Amendment Act of 1976; provide for a new prohibited act (Substitute)(A&CA-Leverett-123rd) Postsecondary education; allow academically successful students to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility (Substitute) (HEd-Holcomb-81st)

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HB 1253
HB 1255 HB 1283 HB 1292
HB 1312
HB 1335 HB 1338
HB 1344 HB 1358
HB 1409
HR 302

Community Affairs, Department of; revise composition of governing council for regional commissions (Substitute)(GAff-Anderson-10th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 47 2957S) The Terry Act; enact (Judy-Jones-60th) Juvenile code; use of deadly weapon; revise provisions (JuvJ-Persinger-119th) Property; clerks of superior courts obtain photographic identification cards of individuals who present deeds or other instruments for recording; require (Substitute)(Judy-Okoye-102nd) Agriculture, Department of; regulation and taxation of electricity used as motor fuel and electric vehicle charging stations; extend effective date of provisions (Trans-Jasperse-11th) Health; personal care homes, assisted living communities, and memory care centers; revise staffing requirements (Substitute)(PH-LaHood-175th) Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968; three-year moratorium on acceptance of applications for new permits; provisions (Substitute) (NR&E-Corbett-174th) Behavioral Health Coordinating Council; allow for certain officials on to be represented by a delegate or agent (Substitute)(PH-Dempsey-13th) Atlanta-Region Transit Link "ATL" Authority and Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; abolish and transfer all assets to State Road and Tollway Authority (Substitute)(Trans-Anderson-10th) Torts; mental health care providers; limit liability under certain circumstances (PH-Leverett-123rd) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 33 9691ERS) General Assembly; appropriation of funds received from certain legal judgments or settlements; provide - CA (Substitute)(Judy-Camp-135th)

Structured Rule

HB 1023 HB 1052 HB 1116 HB 1180 HB 1197

Income tax; match tax rate imposed on corporations to that imposed on individual taxpayers (Substitute)(W&M-Williamson-112th) Revenue and taxation; limitation on leased property as to certain entities; remove (Substitute)(W&M-Cannon-172nd) Income tax credit; rehabilitation of historic structures; home portion; extend sunset date (Substitute)(W&M-Buckner-137th) Income tax credit; film, gaming, video, or digital production; revise a definition (Substitute)(W&M-Carpenter-4th) Income tax; expand revitalization zone tax credits to include rehabilitation of historic residential structures (W&M-Houston-170th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1280. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Reese of the 140th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1086), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6629), so as to revise how vacancies on said board are filled; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1281. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Reese of the 140th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1282. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Reese of the 140th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Muscogee County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1319. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Hong of the 103rd, Mughal of the 105th, McCollum of the 30th and Reeves of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for the full value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 70 years of age or over, approved May 6, 2005, (Ga. L. 2005 p. 3893), so as to lower the age for the exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1320. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Hong of the 103rd, Mughal of the 105th, McCollum of the 30th and Reeves of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $22,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of the City of Buford, approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3890), so as to increase the exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1347. By Representative Stinson of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Taylor County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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SB 345. By Senator Walker III of the 20th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Dooly County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore
Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain
Cheokas Y Clark, D
Clark, J Collins

Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner
Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens
Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Wilkerson Y Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 158, nays 0.
The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 147. By Senators Still of the 48th, Dolezal of the 27th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Dixon of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to permit student transfers between local school systems without contracts between the local school system where the student resides and the local school system where the student seeks to enroll; to require the State Board of Education to provide for procedures for such student transfers; to provide for caps on tuition that can be charged to a student by an enrolling local unit of administration that exclusively provides virtual instruction to such student; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 171. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Gooch of the 51st, Rhett of the 33rd, Parent of the 42nd and Dixon of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to development authorities, so as to limit the length of a director's holdover period following expiration of term of office; to amend Code Section 3662A-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to required training on development and redevelopment programs, so as to require directors to do yearly continuing education; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mechanics and materialmen liens, so as to provide that such liens may attach to the usufruct interest of properties owned by or titled in a development authority or downtown development authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 293. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Walker III of the 20th, Hodges of the 3rd, Strickland of the 17th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to provide that operational policies and procedures of the Department of Public Health apply to local personnel; to authorize the department to establish health districts; to revise the manner of selection and qualifications of district health directors; to provide for a chief medical officer for a health district under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 324. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Dugan of the 30th, Brass of the 28th and Jones II of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to provide for a victim centered address confidentiality program; to provide for application to such program; to provide for designation of confidential addresses; to provide for certification of program participants; to provide for renewal and cancellation of certifications; to provide for disclosures; to provide for real property records; to provide for training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 368. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Burns of the 23rd, Dolezal of the 27th, Robertson of the 29th, Strickland of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to candidates or campaign committees; to prohibit candidates and campaign committees from accepting contributions from foreign nationals; to provide for definitions; to require agents of foreign principals to register with the State Ethics Commissioner; to provide for registration requirements; to require agents of foreign principals to disclose to government agencies and the General Assembly when such agents are advocating on behalf of a foreign principal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 402. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th, Summers of the 13th, Williams of the 25th, Goodman of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses relative to the operation of a motor vehicle, so as to revise restrictions upon the operation of Class C motor

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vehicles by Class D license holders with certain passengers in the vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 417. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Burns of the 23rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Still of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of accidents relative to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks and removal from service of such equipment involved in accident; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses; to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 22 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employee hazardous chemical protection and right to know; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 421. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th, Jackson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to enhance penalties for the offense of transmitting a false public alarm; to revise restitution provisions for such offense; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 433. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Tillery of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for nonprofit corporations, so as to enact the "Donor Intent Protection Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to prohibit charitable organizations from violating the terms of charitable contributions made with donor imposed restrictions, subject to exceptions; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for a limitations period; to provide for venue; to provide for remedies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 450. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st and Jones II of the 22nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 5, 15, 44, and 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, courts, property, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to clarify that neither superior court nor a state court shall have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 5 over any nonappealable order of a probate court subject to such chapter; to provide for de novo proceeding with the right to a jury trial of certain probate court final judgments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 455. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Watson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-148 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery of medical assistance from third party liable for sickness, injury, disease, or disability, so as to revise certain provisions to comply with federal law; to bar liable third-party payers from refusing payment solely because a health care item or service did not receive prior authorization; to require a third-party payer to respond to a state inquiry regarding a health care claim within 90 days; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 456. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Harrell of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14A of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the central caregiver registry, so as to add disabled persons to the registry; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 465. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Hatchett of the 50th, Tillery of the 19th, Walker III of the 20th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homicide, so as to provide for the felony offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of the offense; to provide for penalties; to prohibit the sentencing court from suspending, probating, deferring, or withholding any portion of the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment; to prohibit merger; to provide for an exception; to provide for burden of proof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 473. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Strickland of the 17th, Goodman of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to enact the "Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act"; to protect the privacy of consumer personal data in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 494. By Senators Watson of the 11th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Goodman of the 8th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the 'Georgia Hemp Farming Act,' so as to regulate hemp products; to provide for definitions; to prohibit persons from performing certain activities without licenses; to provide for penalties; to revise disqualifications for a hemp grower license; to revise disqualifications for a hemp processor permit; to revise the annual fee for such a permit; to provide for the issuance of retail consumable hemp establishment licenses; to provide for the issuance of wholesale consumable hemp licenses; to provide for the issuance of manufacturer licenses; to provide for the registration of laboratories; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 497. By Senators Hickman of the 4th, Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Esteves of the 6th and Halpern of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to redesignate the High-demand Career Initiatives Program as the High Demand Apprenticeship Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a repealer; to amend Code Section 20-2-161.4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to accessing HOPE scholarship funds for dual enrolled students and termination, so as to make a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 515. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Williams of the 25th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding emergency medical services, so as to provide for a two-year pilot program to provide additional ambulances to certain areas of this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for acquisition of the ambulances; to

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provide for termination of the pilot program and automatic repeal of the statute; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 520. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Hatchett of the 50th, Tillery of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to change and clarify provisions relating to income withholding orders; to provide for definitions; to align state law terminology with that of federal law by replacing the term "income deduction order" with "income withholding order"; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate:
SR 579. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Beach of the 21st, Butler of the 55th, Summers of the 13th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting in this state; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of such activities; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
SR 583. By Senator Hatchett of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Robert F. Sullivan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
SR 609. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Princess Trahlyta and dedicating a roundabout in her memory; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

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HB 1080. By Representative Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Waynesboro, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1135. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Dexter; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 147. By Senators Still of the 48th, Dolezal of the 27th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Dixon of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to permit student transfers between local school systems without contracts between the local school system where the student resides and the local school system where the student seeks to enroll; to require the State Board of Education to provide for procedures for such student transfers; to provide for caps on tuition that can be charged to a student by an enrolling local unit of administration that exclusively provides virtual instruction to such student; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 171. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Gooch of the 51st, Rhett of the 33rd, Parent of the 42nd and Dixon of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to development authorities, so as to limit the length of a director's holdover period following expiration of term of office; to amend Code Section 3662A-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to required training on development and redevelopment programs, so as to require directors to do yearly continuing education; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the

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O.C.G.A., relating to mechanics and materialmen liens, so as to provide that such liens may attach to the usufruct interest of properties owned by or titled in a development authority or downtown development authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 293. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Walker III of the 20th, Hodges of the 3rd, Strickland of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to provide that operational policies and procedures of the Department of Public Health apply to local personnel; to authorize the department to establish health districts; to revise the manner of selection and qualifications of district health directors; to provide for a chief medical officer for a health district under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
SB 324. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Dugan of the 30th, Brass of the 28th and Jones II of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to provide for a victim centered address confidentiality program; to provide for application to such program; to provide for designation of confidential addresses; to provide for certification of program participants; to provide for renewal and cancellation of certifications; to provide for disclosures; to provide for real property records; to provide for training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 368. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Burns of the 23rd, Dolezal of the 27th, Robertson of the 29th, Strickland of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to candidates or campaign committees; to prohibit candidates and campaign committees from accepting contributions from foreign nationals; to provide for

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definitions; to require agents of foreign principals to register with the State Ethics Commissioner; to provide for registration requirements; to require agents of foreign principals to disclose to government agencies and the General Assembly when such agents are advocating on behalf of a foreign principal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 402. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th, Summers of the 13th, Williams of the 25th, Goodman of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses relative to the operation of a motor vehicle, so as to revise restrictions upon the operation of Class C motor vehicles by Class D license holders with certain passengers in the vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
SB 417. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Burns of the 23rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Still of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of accidents relative to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks and removal from service of such equipment involved in accident; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses; to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 22 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employee hazardous chemical protection and right to know; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 421. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th, Jackson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public

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administration and related offenses, so as to enhance penalties for the offense of transmitting a false public alarm; to revise restitution provisions for such offense; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 433. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Tillery of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for nonprofit corporations, so as to enact the "Donor Intent Protection Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to prohibit charitable organizations from violating the terms of charitable contributions made with donor imposed restrictions, subject to exceptions; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for a limitations period; to provide for venue; to provide for remedies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 450. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st and Jones II of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 5, 15, 44, and 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, courts, property, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to clarify that neither superior court nor a state court shall have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 5 over any nonappealable order of a probate court subject to such chapter; to provide for de novo proceeding with the right to a jury trial of certain probate court final judgments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 455. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Watson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-148 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery of medical assistance from third party liable for sickness, injury, disease, or disability, so as to revise certain provisions to comply with federal law; to bar liable third-party payers

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from refusing payment solely because a health care item or service did not receive prior authorization; to require a third-party payer to respond to a state inquiry regarding a health care claim within 90 days; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
SB 456. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Harrell of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14A of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the central caregiver registry, so as to add disabled persons to the registry; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
SB 465. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Hatchett of the 50th, Tillery of the 19th, Walker III of the 20th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homicide, so as to provide for the felony offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of the offense; to provide for penalties; to prohibit the sentencing court from suspending, probating, deferring, or withholding any portion of the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment; to prohibit merger; to provide for an exception; to provide for burden of proof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 473. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Strickland of the 17th, Goodman of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to enact the "Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act"; to protect the privacy of consumer personal data in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 494. By Senators Watson of the 11th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Goodman of the 8th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the 'Georgia Hemp Farming Act,' so as to regulate hemp products; to provide for definitions; to prohibit persons from performing certain activities without licenses; to provide for penalties; to revise disqualifications for a hemp grower license; to revise disqualifications for a hemp processor permit; to revise the annual fee for such a permit; to provide for the issuance of retail consumable hemp establishment licenses; to provide for the issuance of wholesale consumable hemp licenses; to provide for the issuance of manufacturer licenses; to provide for the registration of laboratories; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 497. By Senators Hickman of the 4th, Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Esteves of the 6th and Halpern of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to redesignate the High-demand Career Initiatives Program as the High Demand Apprenticeship Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a repealer; to amend Code Section 20-2-161.4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to accessing HOPE scholarship funds for dual enrolled students and termination, so as to make a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 515. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Williams of the 25th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding emergency medical services, so as to provide for a two-year pilot program to provide additional ambulances to certain areas of this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for acquisition of the ambulances; to provide for termination of the pilot program and automatic repeal of the statute; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health.
SB 520. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Hatchett of the 50th, Tillery of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to change and clarify provisions relating to income withholding orders; to provide for definitions; to align state law terminology with that of federal law by replacing the term "income deduction order" with "income withholding order"; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
SR 579. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Beach of the 21st, Butler of the 55th, Summers of the 13th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting in this state; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of such activities; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SR 583. By Senator Hatchett of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Robert F. Sullivan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 609. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Princess Trahlyta and dedicating a roundabout in her memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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Representatives Campbell of the 171st et al., Kendrick of the 95th et al., Anderson of the 10th, Holly of the 116th et al., Hagan of the 156th, Williams of the 148th, Lim of the 98th, Marin of the 96th et al., and Burns of the 159th.
Pursuant to Rule 57, the Committee on Rules recommitted the following Bill of the House to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 1244. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Gunter of the 8th, Powell of the 33rd, Wiedower of the 121st, Hilton of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to provide for the establishment of dispute financing provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for conflicts of interest in certain circumstances; to provide for financier limitations; to provide for certain disclosures with foreign entities; to provide for indemnification by dispute financiers; to provide for penalties; to provide for application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Education:
HB 1027. By Representatives Ballard of the 147th, Jones of the 25th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dubnik of the 29th and Horner of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that beginning in the 2026-2027 school year at least a half-credit computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to require that such course shall not include virtual or remote instruction, subject to an exception; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 589. By Representative Cheokas of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Audits and Accounts, so as to require certain financial disclosures from entities

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performing work related to fiscal notes; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 6 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Audits and Accounts, so as to require certain financial disclosures from contractors performing work related to fiscal notes; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Audits and Accounts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-6-11. The state auditor shall collect an annual disclosure from each contractor that performs work related to fiscal notes or economic analyses as provided for under Chapter 5 of Title 28. Such disclosures shall identify all sources of nongovernmental grant funding or income received by such contractor within the prior five years related to fiscal notes or economic analyses prepared for or requested through the legislative or executive branches of this state. By November 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the state auditor shall compile all of such disclosures into a report to be made available to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Hong Y Horner

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore
Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin
Martinez

Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye
Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens
Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 839. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Cooper of the 45th, Powell of the 33rd and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Social Work Licensure Compact"; to authorize the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists to administer the compact in this state; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
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To amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to change provisions relating to licensure of individuals wanting to practice certain professions in this state; to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Social Work Licensure Compact"; to authorize the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists to administer the compact in this state; to provide for a short title; to change certain requirements relating to continuing education for massage therapists; to eliminate exceptions relating to certain practices, services, and activities; to require that licenses include a photograph of the licensee; to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Interstate Massage Compact"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy to administer the compact in this state; to provide definitions; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to conform certain cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended in Code Section 43-10A-5, relating to powers and duties of board, quorum, and meetings, by revising subsection (h) as follows:
"(h) The board shall administer the Professional Counselors Licensure Compact contained in Article 2 of this chapter and the Social Work Licensure Compact contained in Article 3 of this chapter."
SECTION 1-2. Said title is further amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 3
43-10A-60. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Social Work Licensure Compact Act.'
43-10A-61. The Social Work Licensure Compact is enacted into law and entered into by the State of Georgia with any and all other states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows:
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SECTION 1: PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of Regulated Social Workers by improving public access to competent Social Work Services. The Compact preserves the regulatory authority of States to protect public health and safety through the current system of State licensure. This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives:
A. Increase public access to Social Work Services; B. Reduce overly burdensome and duplicative requirements associated with holding multiple licenses; C. Enhance the Member States' ability to protect the public's health and safety; D. Encourage the cooperation of Member States in regulating multistate practice; E. Promote mobility and address workforce shortages by eliminating the necessity for licenses in multiple States by providing for the mutual recognition of other Member State licenses; F. Support military families; G. Facilitate the exchange of licensure and disciplinary information among Member States; H. Authorize all Member States to hold a Regulated Social Worker accountable for abiding by the Member State's laws, regulations, and applicable professional standards in the Member State in which the client is located at the time care is rendered; and I. Allow for the use of telehealth to facilitate increased access to regulated Social Work Services.
SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS As used in this Compact, and except as otherwise provided, the following definitions shall apply:
A. 'Active Military Member' means any individual in full-time duty status in the active armed forces of the United States including members of the National Guard and Reserve. B. 'Adverse Action' means any administrative, civil, equitable or criminal action permitted by a State's laws which is imposed by a Licensing Authority or other authority against a Regulated Social Worker, including actions against an individual's license or Multistate Authorization to Practice such as revocation, suspension, probation, monitoring of the Licensee, limitation on the Licensee's practice, or any other Encumbrance on licensure affecting a Regulated Social Worker's authorization to practice, including issuance of a cease and desist action. C. 'Alternative Program' means a non-disciplinary monitoring or practice remediation process approved by a Licensing Authority to address practitioners with an Impairment. D. 'Charter Member States' - Member States who have enacted legislation to adopt this Compact where such legislation predates the effective date of this Compact as defined in Section 14. E. 'Compact Commission' or 'Commission' means the government agency whose membership consists of all States that have enacted this Compact, which is known as the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, as defined in Section 10, and which shall operate as an instrumentality of the Member States.

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F. 'Current Significant Investigative Information' means: 1. Investigative information that a Licensing Authority, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity for the Regulated Social Worker to respond has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proved true, would indicate more than a minor infraction as may be defined by the Commission; or 2. Investigative information that indicates that the Regulated Social Worker represents an immediate threat to public health and safety, as may be defined by the Commission, regardless of whether the Regulated Social Worker has been notified and has had an opportunity to respond.
G. 'Data System' means a repository of information about Licensees, including, but not limited to, continuing education, examination, licensure, Current Significant Investigative Information, Disqualifying Event, Multistate License(s) and Adverse Action information or other information as required by the Commission. H. 'Domicile' means the jurisdiction in which the Licensee resides and intends to remain indefinitely. I. 'Disqualifying Event' means any Adverse Action or incident which results in an Encumbrance that disqualifies or makes the Licensee ineligible to either obtain, retain or renew a Multistate License. J. 'Encumbrance' means a revocation or suspension of, or any limitation on, the full and unrestricted practice of Social Work licensed and regulated by a Licensing Authority. K. 'Executive Committee' means a group of delegates elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the compact and Commission. L. 'Home State' means the Member State that is the Licensee's primary Domicile. M. 'Impairment' means a condition(s) that may impair a practitioner's ability to engage in full and unrestricted practice as a Regulated Social Worker without some type of intervention and may include, but are not limited to, alcohol and drug dependence, mental health impairment, and neurological or physical impairments. N. 'Licensee(s)' means an individual who currently holds a license from a State to practice as a Regulated Social Worker. O. 'Licensing Authority' means the board or agency of a Member State, or equivalent, that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of Regulated Social Workers. P. 'Member State' means a state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that has enacted this Compact. Q. 'Multistate Authorization to Practice' means a legally authorized privilege to practice, which is equivalent to a license, associated with a Multistate License permitting the practice of Social Work in a Remote State. R. 'Multistate License' means a license to practice as a Regulated Social Worker issued by a Home State Licensing Authority that authorizes the Regulated Social Worker to practice in all Member States under Multistate Authorization to Practice. S. 'Qualifying National Exam' means a national licensing examination approved by the Commission. T. 'Regulated Social Worker' means any clinical, master's or bachelor's Social Worker licensed by a Member State regardless of the title used by that Member State.

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U. 'Remote State' means a Member State other than the Licensee's Home State. V. 'Rule(s)' or 'Rule(s) of the Commission' means a regulation or regulations duly promulgated by the Commission, as authorized by the Compact, that has the force of law. W. 'Single State License' means a Social Work license issued by any State that authorizes practice only within the issuing State and does not include Multistate Authorization to Practice in any Member State. X. 'Social Work' or 'Social Work Services' means the application of social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics, and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities through the care and services provided by a Regulated Social Worker as set forth in the Member State's statutes and regulations in the State where the services are being provided. Y. 'State' means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that regulates the practice of Social Work. Z. 'Unencumbered License' means a license that authorizes a Regulated Social Worker to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of Social Work.
SECTION 3: STATE PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPACT A. To be eligible to participate in the compact, a potential Member State must currently meet all of the following criteria: 1. License and regulate the practice of Social Work at either the clinical, master's, or bachelor's category. 2. Require applicants for licensure to graduate from a program that is: a. Operated by a college or university recognized by the Licensing Authority; b. Accredited, or in candidacy by an institution that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either: i. the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or its successor; or ii. the United States Department of Education; and c. Corresponds to the licensure sought as outlined in Section 4. 3. Require applicants for clinical licensure to complete a period of supervised practice. 4. Have a mechanism in place for receiving, investigating, and adjudicating complaints about Licensees. B. To maintain membership in the Compact a Member State shall: 1. Require applicants for a Multistate License pass a Qualifying National Exam for the corresponding category of Multistate License sought as outlined in Section 4; 2. Participate fully in the Commission's Data System, including using the Commission's unique identifier as defined in Rules; 3. Notify the Commission, in compliance with the terms of the Compact and Rules, of any Adverse Action or the availability of Current Significant Investigative Information regarding a Licensee; 4. Implement procedures for considering the criminal history records of applicants for a Multistate License. Such procedures shall include the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information by applicants for the purpose of obtaining an

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applicant's criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that State's criminal records; 5. Comply with the Rules of the Commission; 6. Require an applicant to obtain or retain a license in the Home State and meet the Home State's qualifications for licensure or renewal of licensure, as well as all other applicable Home State laws; 7. Authorize a Licensee holding a Multistate License in any Member State to practice in accordance with the terms of the Compact and Rules of the Commission; and 8. Designate a delegate to participate in the Commission meetings. C. A Member State meeting the requirements of Section 3.A. and 3.B of this Compact shall designate the categories of Social Work licensure that are eligible for issuance of a Multistate License for applicants in such Member State. To the extent that any Member State does not meet the requirements for participation in the Compact at any particular category of Social Work licensure, such Member State may choose, but is not obligated to, issue a Multistate License to applicants that otherwise meet the requirements of Section 4 for issuance of a Multistate License in such category or categories of licensure. D. The Home State may charge a fee for granting the Multistate License.
SECTION 4: SOCIAL WORKER PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPACT A. To be eligible for a Multistate License under the terms and provisions of the Compact, an applicant, regardless of category must: 1. Hold or be eligible for an active, Unencumbered License in the Home State; 2. Pay any applicable fees, including any State fee, for the Multistate License; 3. Submit, in connection with an application for a Multistate License, fingerprints or other biometric data for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that State's criminal records; 4. Notify the Home State of any Adverse Action, Encumbrance, or restriction on any professional license taken by any Member State or non-Member State within 30 days from the date the action is taken; 5. Meet any continuing competence requirements established by the Home State; 6. Abide by the laws, regulations, and applicable standards in the Member State where the client is located at the time care is rendered. B. An applicant for a clinical-category Multistate License must meet all of the following requirements: 1. Fulfill a competency requirement, which shall be satisfied by either: a. Passage of a clinical-category Qualifying National Exam; or b. Licensure of the applicant in their Home State at the clinical category, beginning prior to such time as a Qualifying National Exam was required by the Home State and accompanied by a period of continuous Social Work licensure thereafter, all of which may be further governed by the Rules of the Commission; or c. The substantial equivalency of the foregoing competency requirements which the Commission may determine by Rule.

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2. Attain at least a master's degree in Social Work from a program that is: a. Operated by a college or university recognized by the Licensing Authority; and b. Accredited, or in candidacy that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either: i. the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor; or ii. the United States Department of Education.
3. Fulfill a practice requirement, which shall be satisfied by demonstrating completion of either:
a. A period of postgraduate supervised clinical practice equal to a minimum of three thousand hours; or b. A minimum of two years of full-time postgraduate supervised clinical practice; or c. The substantial equivalency of the foregoing practice requirements which the Commission may determine by Rule. C. An applicant for a master's-category Multistate License must meet all of the following requirements: 1. Fulfill a competency requirement, which shall be satisfied by either: a. Passage of a masters-category Qualifying National Exam; b. Licensure of the applicant in their Home State at the master's category, beginning prior to such time as a Qualifying National Exam was required by the Home State at the master's category and accompanied by a continuous period of Social Work licensure thereafter, all of which may be further governed by the Rules of the Commission; or c. The substantial equivalency of the foregoing competency requirements which the Commission may determine by Rule. 2. Attain at least a master's degree in Social Work from a program that is: a. Operated by a college or university recognized by the Licensing Authority; and b. Accredited, or in candidacy that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either:
i. the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor; or ii. the United States Department of Education. D. An applicant for a bachelor's-category Multistate License must meet all of the following requirements: 1. Fulfill a competency requirement, which shall be satisfied by either: a. Passage of a bachelor's-category Qualifying National Exam; b. Licensure of the applicant in their Home State at the bachelor's category, beginning prior to such time as a Qualifying National Exam was required by the Home State and accompanied by a period of continuous Social Work licensure thereafter, all of which may be further governed by the Rules of the Commission; or c. The substantial equivalency of the foregoing competency requirements which the Commission may determine by Rule. 2. Attain at least a bachelor's degree in Social Work from a program that is: a. Operated by a college or university recognized by the Licensing Authority; and

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b. Accredited, or in candidacy that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either:
i. the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor; or ii. the United States Department of Education. E. The Multistate License for a Regulated Social Worker is subject to the renewal requirements of the Home State. The Regulated Social Worker must maintain compliance with the requirements of Section 4(A). F. The Regulated Social Worker's services in a Remote State are subject to that Member State's regulatory authority. A Remote State may, in accordance with due process and that Member State's laws, remove a Regulated Social Worker's Multistate Authorization to Practice in the Remote State for a specific period of time, impose fines, and take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. G. If a Multistate License is encumbered, the Regulated Social Worker's Multistate Authorization to Practice shall be deactivated in all Remote States until the Multistate License is no longer encumbered. H. If a Multistate Authorization to Practice is encumbered in a Remote State, the regulated Social Worker's Multistate Authorization to Practice may be deactivated in that State until the Multistate Authorization to Practice is no longer encumbered.
SECTION 5: ISSUANCE OF A MULTISTATE LICENSE A. Upon receipt of an application for Multistate License, the Home State Licensing Authority shall determine the applicant's eligibility for a Multistate License in accordance with Section 4 of this Compact. B. If such applicant is eligible pursuant to Section 4 of this Compact, the Home State Licensing Authority shall issue a Multistate License that authorizes the applicant or Regulated Social Worker to practice in all Member States under a Multistate Authorization to Practice. C. Upon issuance of a Multistate License, the Home State Licensing Authority shall designate whether the Regulated Social Worker holds a Multistate License in the Bachelors, Masters, or Clinical category of Social Work. D. A Multistate License issued by a Home State to a resident in that State shall be recognized by all Compact Member States as authorizing Social Work Practice under a Multistate Authorization to Practice corresponding to each category of licensure regulated in the Member State.
SECTION 6: AUTHORITY OF INTERSTATE COMPACT COMMISSION AND MEMBER STATE LICENSING AUTHORITIES
A. Nothing in this Compact, nor any Rule of the Commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a Member State to enact and enforce laws, regulations, or other rules related to the practice of Social Work in that State, where those laws, regulations, or other rules are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Compact. B. Nothing in this Compact shall affect the requirements established by a Member State for the issuance of a Single State License.

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C. Nothing in this Compact, nor any Rule of the Commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a Member State to take Adverse Action against a Licensee's Single State License to practice Social Work in that State. D. Nothing in this Compact, nor any Rule of the Commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a Remote State to take Adverse Action against a Licensee's Authorization to Practice in that State. E. Nothing in this Compact, nor any Rule of the Commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a Licensee's Home State to take Adverse Action against a Licensee's Multistate License based upon information provided by a Remote State.
SECTION 7: REISSUANCE OF A MULTISTATE LICENSE BY A NEW HOME STATE
A. A Licensee may hold a Multistate License, issued by their Home State, in only one Member State at any given time. B. If a Licensee changes their Home State by moving between two Member States:
1. The Licensee shall immediately apply for the reissuance of their Multistate License in their new Home State. The Licensee shall pay all applicable fees and notify the prior Home State in accordance with the Rules of the Commission. 2. Upon receipt of an application to reissue a Multistate License, the new Home State shall verify that the Multistate License is active, unencumbered and eligible for reissuance under the terms of the Compact and the Rules of the Commission. The Multistate License issued by the prior Home State will be deactivated and all Member States notified in accordance with the applicable Rules adopted by the Commission. 3. Prior to the reissuance of the Multistate License, the new Home State shall conduct procedures for considering the criminal history records of the Licensee. Such procedures shall include the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information by applicants for the purpose of obtaining an applicant's criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that State's criminal records. 4. If required for initial licensure, the new Home State may require completion of jurisprudence requirements in the new Home State. 5. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Compact, if a Licensee does not meet the requirements set forth in this Compact for the reissuance of a Multistate License by the new Home State, then the Licensee shall be subject to the new Home State requirements for the issuance of a Single State License in that State. C. If a Licensee changes their primary State of residence by moving from a Member State to a non-Member State, or from a non-Member State to a Member State, then the Licensee shall be subject to the State requirements for the issuance of a Single State License in the new Home State. D. Nothing in this Compact shall interfere with a Licensee's ability to hold a Single State License in multiple States; however, for the purposes of this Compact, a Licensee shall have only one Home State, and only one Multistate License.

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E. Nothing in this Compact shall interfere with the requirements established by a Member State for the issuance of a Single State License.
SECTION 8: MILITARY FAMILIES An Active Military Member or their spouse shall designate a Home State where the individual has a Multistate License. The individual may retain their Home State designation during the period the service member is on active duty.
SECTION 9: ADVERSE ACTIONS A. In addition to the other powers conferred by State law, a Remote State shall have the authority, in accordance with existing State due process law, to: 1. Take Adverse Action against a Regulated Social Worker's Multistate Authorization to Practice only within that Member State, and issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a Licensing Authority in a Member State for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another Member State shall be enforced in the latter State by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the State in which the witnesses or evidence are located. 2. Only the Home State shall have the power to take Adverse Action against a Regulated Social Worker's Multistate License. B. For purposes of taking Adverse Action, the Home State shall give the same priority and effect to reported conduct received from a Member State as it would if the conduct had occurred within the Home State. In so doing, the Home State shall apply its own State laws to determine appropriate action. C. The Home State shall complete any pending investigations of a Regulated Social Worker who changes their Home State during the course of the investigations. The Home State shall also have the authority to take appropriate action(s) and shall promptly report the conclusions of the investigations to the administrator of the Data System. The administrator of the Data System shall promptly notify the new Home State of any Adverse Actions. D. A Member State, if otherwise permitted by State law, may recover from the affected Regulated Social Worker the costs of investigations and dispositions of cases resulting from any Adverse Action taken against that Regulated Social Worker. E. A Member State may take Adverse Action based on the factual findings of another Member State, provided that the Member State follows its own procedures for taking the Adverse Action. F. Joint Investigations: 1. In addition to the authority granted to a Member State by its respective Social Work practice act or other applicable State law, any Member State may participate with other Member States in joint investigations of Licensees.

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2. Member States shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the Compact. G. If Adverse Action is taken by the Home State against the Multistate License of a Regulated Social Worker, the Regulated Social Worker's Multistate Authorization to Practice in all other Member States shall be deactivated until all Encumbrances have been removed from the Multistate License. All Home State disciplinary orders that impose Adverse Action against the license of a Regulated Social Worker shall include a statement that the Regulated Social Worker's Multistate Authorization to Practice is deactivated in all Member States until all conditions of the decision, order or agreement are satisfied. H. If a Member State takes Adverse Action, it shall promptly notify the administrator of the Data System. The administrator of the Data System shall promptly notify the Home State and all other Member State's of any Adverse Actions by Remote States. I. Nothing in this Compact shall override a Member State's decision that participation in an Alternative Program may be used in lieu of Adverse Action. Nothing in this Compact shall authorize a Member State to demand the issuance of subpoenas for attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another Member State for lawful actions within that Member State. J. Nothing in this Compact shall authorize a Member State to impose discipline against a Regulated Social Worker who holds a Multistate Authorization to Practice for lawful actions within another Member State.
SECTION 10: ESTABLISHMENT OF SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION
A. The Compact Member States hereby create and establish a joint government agency whose membership consists of all Member States that have enacted the compact known as the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission. The Commission is an instrumentality of the Compact States acting jointly and not an instrumentality of any one State. The Commission shall come into existence on or after the effective date of the Compact as set forth in Section 14. B. Membership, Voting, and Meetings
1. Each Member State shall have and be limited to one (1) delegate selected by that Member State's State Licensing Authority. 2. The delegate shall be either:
a. A current member of the State Licensing Authority at the time of appointment, who is a Regulated Social Worker or public member of the State Licensing Authority; or b. An administrator of the State Licensing Authority or their designee. 3. The Commission shall by Rule or bylaw establish a term of office for delegates and may by Rule or bylaw establish term limits. 4. The Commission may recommend removal or suspension of any delegate from office. 5. A Member State's State Licensing Authority shall fill any vacancy of its delegate occurring on the Commission within 60 days of the vacancy.

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6. Each delegate shall be entitled to one vote on all matters before the Commission requiring a vote by Commission delegates. 7. A delegate shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for delegates to meet by telecommunication, videoconference, or other means of communication. 8. The Commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings may be held as set forth in the bylaws. The Commission may meet by telecommunication, video conference or other similar electronic means. C. The Commission shall have the following powers: 1. Establish the fiscal year of the Commission; 2. Establish code of conduct and conflict of interest policies; 3. Establish and amend Rules and bylaws; 4. Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws; 5. Meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact, the Commission's Rules, and the bylaws; 6. Initiate and conclude legal proceedings or actions in the name of the Commission, provided that the standing of any State Licensing Board to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected; 7. Maintain and certify records and information provided to a Member State as the authenticated business records of the Commission, and designate an agent to do so on the Commission's behalf; 8. Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; 9. Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a Member State; 10. Conduct an annual financial review; 11. Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the Compact, and establish the Commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters; 12. Assess and collect fees; 13. Accept any and all appropriate gifts, donations, grants of money, other sources of revenue, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and receive, utilize, and dispose of the same; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest; 14. Lease, purchase, retain, own, hold, improve, or use any property, real, personal, or mixed, or any undivided interest therein; 15. Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real, personal, or mixed; 16. Establish a budget and make expenditures; 17. Borrow money; 18. Appoint committees, including standing committees, composed of members, State regulators, State legislators or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this Compact and the bylaws;

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19. Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies; 20. Establish and elect an Executive Committee, including a chair and a vice chair; 21. Determine whether a State's adopted language is materially different from the model compact language such that the State would not qualify for participation in the Compact; and 22. Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact. D. The Executive Committee 1. The Executive Committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the Commission according to the terms of this Compact. The powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Executive Committee shall include:
a. Oversee the day-to-day activities of the administration of the compact including enforcement and compliance with the provisions of the compact, its Rules and bylaws, and other such duties as deemed necessary; b. Recommend to the Commission changes to the Rules or bylaws, changes to this Compact legislation, fees charged to Compact Member States, fees charged to Licensees, and other fees; c. Ensure Compact administration services are appropriately provided, including by contract; d. Prepare and recommend the budget; e. Maintain financial records on behalf of the Commission; f. Monitor Compact compliance of Member States and provide compliance reports to the Commission; g. Establish additional committees as necessary; h. Exercise the powers and duties of the Commission during the interim between Commission meetings, except for adopting or amending Rules, adopting or amending bylaws, and exercising any other powers and duties expressly reserved to the Commission by Rule or bylaw; and i. Other duties as provided in the Rules or bylaws of the Commission. 2. The Executive Committee shall be composed of up to eleven (11) members: a. The chair and vice chair of the Commission shall be voting members of the Executive Committee. b. The Commission shall elect five voting members from the current membership of the Commission. c. Up to four (4) ex-officio, nonvoting members from four (4) recognized national Social Work organizations. d. The ex-officio members will be selected by their respective organizations. 3. The Commission may remove any member of the Executive Committee as provided in the Commission's bylaws. 4. The Executive Committee shall meet at least annually.

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a. Executive Committee meetings shall be open to the public, except that the Executive Committee may meet in a closed, non-public meeting as provided in subsection F.2 below. b. The Executive Committee shall give seven (7) days' notice of its meetings, posted on its website and as determined to provide notice to persons with an interest in the business of the Commission. c. The Executive Committee may hold a special meeting in accordance with subsection F.1.b. below. E. The Commission shall adopt and provide to the Member States an annual report. F. Meetings of the Commission 1. All meetings shall be open to the public, except that the Commission may meet in a closed, non-public meeting as provided in subsection F.2 below. a. Public notice for all meetings of the full Commission of meetings shall be given in the same manner as required under the Rulemaking provisions in Section 12, except that the Commission may hold a special meeting as provided in subsection F.1.b below. b. The Commission may hold a special meeting when it must meet to conduct emergency business by giving 48 hours' notice to all commissioners, on the Commission's website, and other means as provided in the Commission's Rules. The Commission's legal counsel shall certify that the Commission's need to meet qualifies as an emergency. 2. The Commission or the Executive Committee or other committees of the Commission may convene in a closed, non-public meeting for the Commission or Executive Committee or other committees of the Commission to receive legal advice or to discuss: a. Non-compliance of a Member State with its obligations under the Compact; b. The employment, compensation, discipline or other matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees; c. Current or threatened discipline of a Licensee by the Commission or by a Member State's Licensing Authority; d. Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation; e. Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate; f. Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person; g. Trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; h. Information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; i. Investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; j. Information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the Commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the Compact; k. Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or Member State law; or

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l. Other matters as promulgated by the Commission by Rule. 3. If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed, the presiding officer shall state that the meeting will be closed and reference each relevant exempting provision, and such reference shall be recorded in the minutes. 4. The Commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release only by a majority vote of the Commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction. G. Financing of the Commission 1. The Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities. 2. The Commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources as provided in subsection C(13). 3. The Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each Member State and impose fees on Licensees of Member States to whom it grants a Multistate License to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount for Member States shall be allocated based upon a formula that the Commission shall promulgate by Rule. 4. The Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Commission pledge the credit of any of the Member States, except by and with the authority of the Member State. 5. The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the financial review and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be subject to an annual financial review by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the financial review shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission. H. Qualified Immunity, Defense, and Indemnification 1. The members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, both personally and in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect any such person from suit or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. The

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procurement of insurance of any type by the Commission shall not in any way compromise or limit the immunity granted hereunder. 2. The Commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee, and representative of the Commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or as determined by the Commission that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining their own counsel at their own expense; and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. 3. The Commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, and representative of the Commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. 4. Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation on the liability of any Licensee for professional malpractice or misconduct, which shall be governed solely by any other applicable State laws. 5. Nothing in this Compact shall be interpreted to waive or otherwise abrogate a Member State's state action immunity or state action affirmative defense with respect to antitrust claims under the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, or any other State or federal antitrust or anticompetitive law or regulation. 6. Nothing in this Compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity by the Member States or by the Commission.
SECTION 11: DATA SYSTEM A. The Commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, Adverse Action, and the presence of Current Significant Investigative Information on all licensed individuals in Member States. B. The Commission shall assign each applicant for a Multistate License a unique identifier, as determined by the Rules of the Commission. C. Notwithstanding any other provision of State law to the contrary, a Member State shall submit a uniform data set to the Data System on all individuals to whom this Compact is applicable as required by the Rules of the Commission, including: 1. Identifying information; 2. Licensure data; 3. Adverse Actions against a license and information related thereto;

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4. Non-confidential information related to Alternative Program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation not made confidential under Member State law; 5. Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason(s) for such denial; 6. The presence of Current Significant Investigative Information; and 7. Other information that may facilitate the administration of this Compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the Rules of the Commission. D. The records and information provided to a Member State pursuant to this Compact or through the Data System, when certified by the Commission or an agent thereof, shall constitute the authenticated business records of the Commission, and shall be entitled to any associated hearsay exception in any relevant judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative proceedings in a Member State. E. Current Significant Investigative Information pertaining to a Licensee in any Member State will only be available to other Member States. 1. It is the responsibility of the Member States to report any Adverse Action against a Licensee and to monitor the database to determine whether Adverse Action has been taken against a Licensee. Adverse Action information pertaining to a Licensee in any Member State will be available to any other Member State. F. Member States contributing information to the Data System may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing State. G. Any information submitted to the Data System that is subsequently expunged pursuant to federal law or the laws of the Member State contributing the information shall be removed from the Data System.
SECTION 12: RULEMAKING A. The Commission shall promulgate reasonable Rules in order to effectively and efficiently implement and administer the purposes and provisions of the Compact. A Rule shall be invalid and have no force or effect only if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that the Rule is invalid because the Commission exercised its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope and purposes of the Compact, or the powers granted hereunder, or based upon another applicable standard of review. B. The Rules of the Commission shall have the force of law in each Member State, provided however that where the Rules of the Commission conflict with the laws of the Member State that establish the Member State's laws, regulations, and applicable standards as held by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Rules of the Commission shall be ineffective in that State to the extent of the conflict. C. The Commission shall exercise its Rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this Section and the Rules adopted thereunder. Rules shall become binding on the day following adoption or the date specified in the rule or amendment, whichever is later. D. If a majority of the legislatures of the Member States rejects a Rule or portion of a Rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the

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Compact within four (4) years of the date of adoption of the Rule, then such Rule shall have no further force and effect in any Member State. E. Rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the Commission. F. Prior to adoption of a proposed Rule, the Commission shall hold a public hearing and allow persons to provide oral and written comments, data, facts, opinions, and arguments. G. Prior to adoption of a proposed Rule by the Commission, and at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Rule, the Commission shall provide a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:
1. On the website of the Commission or other publicly accessible platform; 2. To persons who have requested notice of the Commission's notices of proposed rulemaking, and 3. In such other way(s) as the Commission may by Rule specify. H. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking shall include: 1. The time, date, and location of the public hearing at which the Commission will hear public comments on the proposed Rule and, if different, the time, date, and location of the meeting where the Commission will consider and vote on the proposed Rule; 2. If the hearing is held via telecommunication, video conference, or other electronic means, the Commission shall include the mechanism for access to the hearing in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; 3. The text of the proposed Rule and the reason therefor; 4. A request for comments on the proposed Rule from any interested person; and 5. The manner in which interested persons may submit written comments. I. All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording and all written comments and documents received by the Commission in response to the proposed Rule shall be available to the public. J. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each Rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the Commission at hearings required by this section. K. The Commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed Rule based on the Rulemaking record and the full text of the Rule. 1. The Commission may adopt changes to the proposed Rule provided the changes do not enlarge the original purpose of the proposed Rule. 2. The Commission shall provide an explanation of the reasons for substantive changes made to the proposed Rule as well as reasons for substantive changes not made that were recommended by commenters. 3. The Commission shall determine a reasonable effective date for the Rule. Except for an emergency as provided in Section 12.L, the effective date of the rule shall be no sooner than 30 days after issuing the notice that it adopted or amended the Rule. L. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the Commission may consider and adopt an emergency Rule with 48 hours' notice, with opportunity to comment, provided that the usual Rulemaking procedures provided in the Compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the Rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than

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ninety (90) days after the effective date of the Rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency Rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to:
1. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; 2. Prevent a loss of Commission or Member State funds; 3. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of a Rule that is established by federal law or rule; or 4. Protect public health and safety. M. The Commission or an authorized committee of the Commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted Rule for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the website of the Commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a Rule. A challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the Commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the Commission. N. No Member State's rulemaking requirements shall apply under this compact.
SECTION 13: OVERSIGHT, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AND ENFORCEMENT A. Oversight 1. The executive and judicial branches of State government in each Member State shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement the Compact. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this Compact, venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the Commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. The Commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Nothing herein shall affect or limit the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a Licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct or any such similar matter. 3. The Commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of the Compact and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide the Commission service of process shall render a judgment or order void as to the Commission, this Compact, or promulgated Rules. B. Default, Technical Assistance, and Termination 1. If the Commission determines that a Member State has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this Compact or the promulgated Rules, the Commission shall provide written notice to the defaulting State. The notice of default shall describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default, and any other action that the Commission may take, and shall offer training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.

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2. The Commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other Member States. C. If a State in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting State may be terminated from the Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the delegates of the Member States, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred on that State by this Compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending State of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. D. Termination of membership in the Compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the Commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting State's legislature, the defaulting State's State Licensing Authority and each of the Member States' State Licensing Authority. E. A State that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. F. Upon the termination of a State's membership from this Compact, that State shall immediately provide notice to all Licensees within that State of such termination. The terminated State shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this Compact for a minimum of six (6) months after the date of said notice of termination. G. The Commission shall not bear any costs related to a State that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the Compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the Commission and the defaulting State. H. The defaulting State may appeal the action of the Commission by petitioning the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. I. Dispute Resolution 1. Upon request by a Member State, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the Compact that arise among Member States and between Member and nonMember States. 2. The Commission shall promulgate a Rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. J. Enforcement 1. By majority vote as provided by Rule, the Commission may initiate legal action against a Member State in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its promulgated Rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission. The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting Member State's law.

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2. A Member State may initiate legal action against the Commission in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its promulgated Rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. 3. No person other than a Member State shall enforce this compact against the Commission.
SECTION 14: EFFECTIVE DATE, WITHDRAWAL, AND AMENDMENT A. The Compact shall come into effect on the date on which the Compact statute is enacted into law in the seventh Member State. 1. On or after the effective date of the Compact, the Commission shall convene and review the enactment of each of the first seven Member States ('Charter Member States') to determine if the statute enacted by each such Charter Member State is materially different than the model Compact statute. a. A Charter Member State whose enactment is found to be materially different from the model Compact statute shall be entitled to the default process set forth in Section 13. b. If any Member State is later found to be in default, or is terminated or withdraws from the Compact, the Commission shall remain in existence and the Compact shall remain in effect even if the number of Member States should be less than seven. 2. Member States enacting the Compact subsequent to the seven initial Charter Member States shall be subject to the process set forth in Section 10(C)(21) to determine if their enactments are materially different from the model Compact statute and whether they qualify for participation in the Compact. 3. All actions taken for the benefit of the Commission or in furtherance of the purposes of the administration of the Compact prior to the effective date of the Compact or the Commission coming into existence shall be considered to be actions of the Commission unless specifically repudiated by the Commission. 4. Any State that joins the Compact subsequent to the Commission's initial adoption of the Rules and bylaws shall be subject to the Rules and bylaws as they exist on the date on which the Compact becomes law in that State. Any Rule that has been previously adopted by the Commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the Compact becomes law in that State. B. Any Member State may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing the same. 1. A Member State's withdrawal shall not take effect until 180 days after enactment of the repealing statute. 2. Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing State's Licensing Authority to comply with the investigative and Adverse Action reporting requirements of this Compact prior to the effective date of withdrawal.

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3. Upon the enactment of a statute withdrawing from this compact, a State shall immediately provide notice of such withdrawal to all Licensees within that State. Notwithstanding any subsequent statutory enactment to the contrary, such withdrawing State shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six (6) months after the date of such notice of withdrawal. C. Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a Member State and a non-Member State that does not conflict with the provisions of this Compact. D. This Compact may be amended by the Member States. No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon any Member State until it is enacted into the laws of all Member States.
SECTION 15: CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY A. This Compact and the Commission's rulemaking authority shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes, and the implementation and administration of the Compact. Provisions of the Compact expressly authorizing or requiring the promulgation of Rules shall not be construed to limit the Commission's rulemaking authority solely for those purposes. B. The provisions of this Compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this Compact is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to the constitution of any Member State, a State seeking participation in the Compact, or of the United States, or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any other government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. C. Notwithstanding subsection B of this section, the Commission may deny a State's participation in the Compact or, in accordance with the requirements of Section 13.B, terminate a Member State's participation in the Compact, if it determines that a constitutional requirement of a Member State is a material departure from the Compact. Otherwise, if this Compact shall be held to be contrary to the constitution of any Member State, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining Member States and in full force and effect as to the Member State affected as to all severable matters.
SECTION 16: CONSISTENT EFFECT AND CONFLICT WITH OTHER STATE LAWS A. A Licensee providing services in a Remote State under a Multistate Authorization to Practice shall adhere to the laws and regulations, including laws, regulations, and applicable standards, of the Remote State where the client is located at the time care is rendered. B. Nothing herein shall prevent or inhibit the enforcement of any other law of a Member State that is not inconsistent with the Compact. C. Any laws, statutes, regulations, or other legal requirements in a Member State in conflict with the Compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.

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D. All permissible agreements between the Commission and the Member States are binding in accordance with their terms."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (6) of Code Section 43-24A-3, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(6) 'License' means a valid and current certificate of registration issued by the board pursuant to this chapter to practice massage therapy or a multistate license issued pursuant to the Interstate Massage Compact contained in Article 3 of this chapter."
SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 43-24A-7, relating to the powers of the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy, by revising subsection (b) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) The board shall have the power to: (1) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses to practice massage therapy in this state; (2) Issue, renew, refuse to renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses to practice massage therapy in this state or otherwise discipline licensed massage therapists; (3) Conduct investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter or grounds for disciplining persons or entities acting in violation of this chapter; (4) Upon reasonable notice, request on-site inspections of the facility, equipment, policies, and practices of a massage therapy business or board recognized massage therapy educational program by appropriate inspectors in the Office of the Secretary of State for the purpose of determining compliance with the standards established pursuant to this chapter; (5) Hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the board and, in conjunction therewith, to administer oaths, receive evidence, make the necessary determinations, and enter orders consistent with the findings. The board may designate one or more of its members as its hearing officer; (6) Adopt, revise, and enforce rules concerning advertising by licensees including, but not limited to, rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices; (7) Periodically evaluate board recognized massage therapy educational programs and license such programs that meet the board's requirements; (8) Develop and enforce standards for continuing education courses required of licensed massage therapists which may include courses in massage therapy or any of the modalities described in paragraphs (5) through (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-24A-19; (9) Develop and enforce reasonable and uniform standards for massage therapy educational programs and massage therapy practice;

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(10) Deny or withdraw recognition of noncompliant massage therapy educational programs that do not meet standards established pursuant to this chapter; (11) Appoint standing or ad hoc committees as necessary to inform and make recommendations to the board about issues and concerns of the massage therapy profession and to facilitate communication amongst the board, licensees under this chapter, and the community, which may include nonmembers of the board; (12) Collect and publish data regarding existing massage therapy resources in Georgia without violation of any state or federal privacy laws and coordinate planning for board recognized massage therapy educational programs and practice; (13) Adopt an official seal; and (14) Bring proceedings to the courts for the enforcement of this chapter or any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter; and (15) Administer the Interstate Massage Compact contained in Article 3 of this chapter." "(d) Beginning July 1, 2025, any license issued by the board shall include a photograph of the licensee."
SECTION 2-3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-24A-8, relating to licensure of massage therapists, application and requirements, as follows:
"(6) The applicant has completed successfully a board recognized massage therapy educational program consisting of a minimum of 500 625 hours of course and clinical work;"
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-24A-19, relating to exceptions, as follows:
"(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect, restrict, or prevent the practice, services, or activities of:
(1) A person licensed, registered, or certified under any other chapter or article under Title 43 while engaged in the professional or trade practices properly conducted under authority of such other licensing laws, provided that such person shall not use the title of massage therapist; (2) A person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate as a massage therapist in a board recognized massage therapy educational program if such person is designated by title indicating student status and is fulfilling uncompensated work experiences required for the attainment of the degree or certificate; (3) A nonresident person rendering massage therapy up to 60 days during a 12 month period for treatment of a temporary sojourner only, provided that such nonresident massage therapist holds a license, registration, or certification from another state, jurisdiction, or country if the requirements as determined by the board for licensure, registration, or certification are substantially equal to the requirements contained in this

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chapter or provided that such nonresident massage therapist is currently nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork; (4) A person duly licensed, registered, or certified in another jurisdiction, state, territory, or a foreign country when incidentally in this state to provide service as part of an emergency response team working in conjunction with disaster relief officials or as part of a charity event with which he or she comes into the state; (5) A person who restricts his or her practice to the manipulation of the soft tissue of the human body to hands, feet, or ears who does not have the client disrobe and does not hold himself or herself out as a massage therapist; or (6) A person who uses touch, words, and directed movement to deepen awareness of existing patterns of movement in the body as well as to suggest new possibilities of movement while engaged within the scope of practice of a profession with established standards and ethics, provided that his or her services are not designated or implied to be massage or massage therapy; (7) A person who uses touch and movement education to effect change in the structure of the body while engaged in the practice of structural integration, provided that he or she is a member of, or whose training would qualify for membership in, the International Association of Structural Integrators and provided that his or her services are not designated or implied to be massage or massage therapy; (8) A person who uses touch to affect the energy systems, polarity, acupoints, or Qi meridians, also known as channels of energy, of the human body while engaged within the scope of practice of a profession with established standards and ethics, provided that his or her services are not designated or implied to be massage or massage therapy; (9) A person who was engaged in massage therapy practice prior to July 1, 2005; provided, however, that the prohibition of subsection (c) of Code Section 43-24A-15 shall apply to such a person on and after July 1, 2007; or (10)(6) A person licensed under other chapters of this title providing cupping therapy or taping techniques that are authorized within the scope of practice of such person."
SECTION 2-5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-24A-20, relating to continuing education requirements, as follows:
"(a) The board shall establish continuing education requirements not to exceed 25 hours per biennium in massage therapy, its complementary methods as defined by the board, or any of the modalities described in paragraphs (5) through (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-24A-19. The board shall by rule establish criteria for the approval of continuing education programs or courses. The programs or courses approved by the board may include correspondence courses that meet the requirements for continuing education programs or courses."
SECTION 2-6. Said title is further amended by adding a new article to read as follows:

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"ARTICLE 3
43-24A-40. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Interstate Massage Compact Act.'
43-24A-41. The Interstate Massage Compact is enacted into law and entered into by the State of Georgia with any and all other states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows:
'INTERSTATE MASSAGE COMPACT ARTICLE 1- PURPOSE
The purpose of this Compact is to reduce the burdens on State governments and to facilitate the interstate practice and regulation of Massage Therapy with the goal of improving public access to, and the safety of, Massage Therapy Services. Through this Compact, the Member States seek to establish a regulatory framework which provides for a new multistate licensing program. Through this additional licensing pathway, the Member States seek to provide increased value and mobility to licensed massage therapists in the Member States, while ensuring the provision of safe, competent, and reliable services to the public. This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives, and the Member States hereby ratify the same intentions by subscribing hereto: A. Increase public access to Massage Therapy Services by providing for a multistate licensing pathway; B. Enhance the Member States' ability to protect the public's health and safety; C. Enhance the Member States' ability to prevent human trafficking and licensure fraud; D. Encourage the cooperation of Member States in regulating the multistate Practice of Massage Therapy; E. Support relocating military members and their spouses; F. Facilitate and enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information between the Member States; G. Create an Interstate Commission that will exist to implement and administer the Compact; H. Allow a Member State to hold a Licensee accountable, even where that Licensee holds a Multistate License; I. Create a streamlined pathway for Licensees to practice in Member States, thus increasing the mobility of duly licensed massage therapists; and J. Serve the needs of licensed massage therapists and the public receiving their services; however, K. Nothing in this Compact is intended to prevent a State from enforcing its own laws regarding the Practice of Massage Therapy.

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ARTICLE 2- DEFINITIONS As used in this Compact, except as otherwise provided and subject to clarification by the Rules of the Commission, the following definitions shall govern the terms herein: A. "Active Duty Military" - any individual in full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States including members of the National Guard and Reserve. B. "Adverse Action" - any administrative, civil, equitable, or criminal action permitted by a Member State's laws which is imposed by a Licensing Authority or other regulatory body against a Licensee, including actions against an individual's Authorization to Practice such as revocation, suspension, probation, surrender in lieu of discipline, monitoring of the Licensee, limitation of the Licensee's practice, or any other Encumbrance on licensure affecting an individual's ability to practice Massage Therapy, including the issuance of a cease and desist order. C. "Alternative Program" - a non-disciplinary monitoring or prosecutorial diversion program approved by a Member State's Licensing Authority. D. "Authorization to Practice" - a legal authorization by a Remote State pursuant to a Multistate License permitting the Practice of Massage Therapy in that Remote State, which shall be subject to the enforcement jurisdiction of the Licensing Authority in that Remote State. E. "Background Check" - the submission of an applicant's criminal history record information, as further defined in 28 C.F.R. 20.3(d), as amended from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining State criminal records in the applicant's Home State. F. "Charter Member States" - Member States who have enacted legislation to adopt this Compact where such legislation predates the effective date of this Compact as defined in Article 12. G. "Commission" - the government agency whose membership consists of all States that have enacted this Compact, which is known as the Interstate Massage Compact Commission, as defined in Article 8, and which shall operate as an instrumentality of the Member States. H. "Continuing Competence" - a requirement, as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of participation in, and completion of, educational or professional activities that maintain, improve, or enhance Massage Therapy fitness to practice. I. "Current Significant Investigative Information" - Investigative Information that a Licensing Authority, after an inquiry or investigation that complies with a Member State's due process requirements, has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proved true, would indicate a violation of that State's laws regarding the Practice of Massage Therapy. J. "Data System" - a repository of information about Licensees who hold Multistate Licenses, which may include but is not limited to license status, Investigative Information, and Adverse Actions. K. "Disqualifying Event" - any event which shall disqualify an individual from holding a Multistate License under this Compact, which the Commission may by Rule specify.

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L. "Encumbrance" - a revocation or suspension of, or any limitation or condition on, the full and unrestricted Practice of Massage Therapy by a Licensing Authority. M. "Executive Committee" - a group of delegates elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the Commission. N. "Home State" - means the Member State which is a Licensee's primary state of residence where the Licensee holds an active Single-State License. O. "Investigative Information" - information, records, or documents received or generated by a Licensing Authority pursuant to an investigation or other inquiry. P. "Licensing Authority" - a State's regulatory body responsible for issuing Massage Therapy licenses or otherwise overseeing the Practice of Massage Therapy in that State. Q. "Licensee" - an individual who currently holds a license from a Member State to fully practice Massage Therapy, whose license is not a student, provisional, temporary, inactive, or other similar status. R. "Massage Therapy", "Massage Therapy Services", and the "Practice of Massage Therapy" - the care and services provided by a Licensee as set forth in the Member State's statutes and regulations in the State where the services are being provided. S. "Member State" - any State that has adopted this Compact. T. "Multistate License" - a license that consists of Authorizations to Practice Massage Therapy in all Remote States pursuant to this Compact, which shall be subject to the enforcement jurisdiction of the Licensing Authority in a Licensee's Home State. U. "National Licensing Examination" - A national examination developed by a national association of Massage Therapy regulatory boards, as defined by Commission Rule, that is derived from a practice analysis and is consistent with generally accepted psychometric principles of fairness, validity and reliability, and is administered under secure and confidential examination protocols. V. "Remote State" - any Member State, other than the Licensee's Home State. W. "Rule" - any opinion or regulation promulgated by the Commission under this Compact, which shall have the force of law. X. "Single-State License" - a current, valid authorization issued by a Member State's Licensing Authority allowing an individual to fully practice Massage Therapy, that is not a restricted, student, provisional, temporary, or inactive practice authorization and authorizes practice only within the issuing State. Y. "State" - a state, territory, possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
ARTICLE 3- MEMBER STATE REQUIREMENTS A. To be eligible to join this Compact, and to maintain eligibility as a Member State, a State must:
1. License and regulate the Practice of Massage Therapy; 2. Have a mechanism or entity in place to receive and investigate complaints from the public, regulatory or law enforcement agencies, or the Commission about Licensees practicing in that State; 3. Accept passage of a National Licensing Examination as a criterion for Massage Therapy licensure in that State;

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4. Require that Licensees satisfy educational requirements prior to being licensed to provide Massage Therapy Services to the public in that State; 5. Implement procedures for requiring the Background Check of applicants for a Multistate License, and for the reporting of any Disqualifying Events, including but not limited to obtaining and submitting, for each Licensee holding a Multistate License and each applicant for a Multistate License, fingerprint or other biometric-based information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Background Checks; receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search on Background Checks and considering the results of such a Background Check in making licensure decisions; 6. Have Continuing Competence requirements as a condition for license renewal; 7. Participate in the Data System, including through the use of unique identifying numbers as described herein; 8. Notify the Commission and other Member States, in compliance with the terms of the Compact and Rules of the Commission, of any disciplinary action taken by the State against a Licensee practicing under a Multistate License in that State, or of the existence of Investigative Information or Current Significant Investigative Information regarding a Licensee practicing in that State pursuant to a Multistate License; 9. Comply with the Rules of the Commission; 10. Accept Licensees with valid Multistate Licenses from other Member States as established herein; B. Individuals not residing in a Member State shall continue to be able to apply for a Member State's Single-State License as provided under the laws of each Member State. However, the Single-State License granted to those individuals shall not be recognized as granting a Multistate License for Massage Therapy in any other Member State; C. Nothing in this Compact shall affect the requirements established by a Member State for the issuance of a Single-State License; and D. A Multistate License issued to a Licensee shall be recognized by each Remote State as an Authorization to Practice Massage Therapy in each Remote State.
ARTICLE 4- MULTISTATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS A. To qualify for a Multistate License under this Compact, and to maintain eligibility for such a license, an applicant must:
1. Hold an active Single-State License to practice Massage Therapy in the applicant's Home State; 2. Have completed at least six hundred and twenty-five (625) clock hours of Massage Therapy education or the substantial equivalent which the Commission may approve by Rule. 3. Have passed a National Licensing Examination or the substantial equivalent which the Commission may approve by Rule. 4. Submit to a Background Check; 5. Have not been convicted or found guilty, or have entered into an agreed disposition, of a felony offense under applicable State or federal criminal law, within five (5) years prior to the date of their application, where such a time period shall not include any

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time served for the offense, and provided that the applicant has completed any and all requirements arising as a result of any such offense; 6. Have not been convicted or found guilty, or have entered into an agreed disposition, of a misdemeanor offense related to the Practice of Massage Therapy under applicable State or federal criminal law, within two (2) years prior to the date of their application where such a time period shall not include any time served for the offense, and provided that the applicant has completed any and all requirements arising as a result of any such offense; 7. Have not been convicted or found guilty, or have entered into an agreed disposition, of any offense, whether a misdemeanor or a felony, under State or federal law, at any time, relating to any of the following:
a. Kidnapping; b. Human trafficking; c. Human smuggling; d. Sexual battery, sexual assault, or any related offenses; or e. Any other category of offense which the Commission may by Rule designate. 8. Have not previously held a Massage Therapy license which was revoked by, or surrendered in lieu of discipline to an applicable Licensing Authority; 9. Have no history of any Adverse Action on any occupational or professional license within two (2) years prior to the date of their application; and 10. Pay all required fees. B. A Multistate License granted pursuant to this Compact may be effective for a definite period of time concurrent with the renewal of the Home State license. C. A Licensee practicing in a Member State is subject to all scope of practice laws governing Massage Therapy Services in that State. D. The Practice of Massage Therapy under a Multistate License granted pursuant to this Compact will subject the Licensee to the jurisdiction of the Licensing Authority, the courts, and the laws of the Member State in which the Massage Therapy Services are provided.
ARTICLE 5- AUTHORITY OF INTERSTATE MASSAGE COMPACT COMMISSION AND MEMBER STATE LICENSING AUTHORITIES
A. Nothing in this Compact, nor any Rule of the Commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a Member State to enact and enforce laws, regulations, or other rules related to the Practice of Massage Therapy in that State, where those laws, regulations, or other rules are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Compact. B. Nothing in this Compact, nor any Rule of the Commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a Member State to take Adverse Action against a Licensee's Single-State License to practice Massage Therapy in that State. C. Nothing in this Compact, nor any Rule of the Commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a Remote State to take Adverse Action against a Licensee's Authorization to Practice in that State.

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D. Nothing in this Compact, nor any Rule of the Commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a Licensee's Home State to take Adverse Action against a Licensee's Multistate License based upon information provided by a Remote State. E. Insofar as practical, a Member State's Licensing Authority shall cooperate with the Commission and with each entity exercising independent regulatory authority over the Practice of Massage Therapy according to the provisions of this Compact.
ARTICLE 6- ADVERSE ACTIONS A. A Licensee's Home State shall have exclusive power to impose an Adverse Action against a Licensee's Multistate License issued by the Home State. B. A Home State may take Adverse Action on a Multistate License based on the Investigative Information, Current Significant Investigative Information, or Adverse Action of a Remote State. C. A Home State shall retain authority to complete any pending investigations of a Licensee practicing under a Multistate License who changes their Home State during the course of such an investigation. The Licensing Authority shall also be empowered to report the results of such an investigation to the Commission through the Data System as described herein. D. Any Member State may investigate actual or alleged violations of the scope of practice laws in any other Member State for a massage therapist who holds a Multistate License. E. A Remote State shall have the authority to:
1. Take Adverse Actions against a Licensee's Authorization to Practice; 2. Issue cease and desist orders or impose an Encumbrance on a Licensee's Authorization to Practice in that State. 3. Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses, as well as the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a Licensing Authority in a Member State for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another Member State shall be enforced in the latter State by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings before it. The issuing Licensing Authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the State in which the witnesses or evidence are located. 4. If otherwise permitted by State law, recover from the affected Licensee the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any Adverse Action taken against that Licensee. 5. Take Adverse Action against the Licensee's Authorization to Practice in that State based on the factual findings of another Member State. F. If an Adverse Action is taken by the Home State against a Licensee's Multistate License or Single-State License to practice in the Home State, the Licensee's Authorization to Practice in all other Member States shall be deactivated until all

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Encumbrances have been removed from such license. All Home State disciplinary orders that impose an Adverse Action against a Licensee shall include a statement that the Massage Therapist's Authorization to Practice is deactivated in all Member States during the pendency of the order. G. If Adverse Action is taken by a Remote State against a Licensee's Authorization to Practice, that Adverse Action applies to all Authorizations to Practice in all Remote States. A Licensee whose Authorization to Practice in a Remote State is removed for a specified period of time is not eligible to apply for a new Multistate License in any other State until the specific time for removal of the Authorization to Practice has passed and all encumbrance requirements are satisfied. H. Nothing in this Compact shall override a Member State's authority to accept a Licensee's participation in an Alternative Program in lieu of Adverse Action. A Licensee's Multistate License shall be suspended for the duration of the Licensee's participation in any Alternative Program. I. Joint Investigations
1. In addition to the authority granted to a Member State by its respective scope of practice laws or other applicable State law, a Member State may participate with other Member States in joint investigations of Licensees. 2. Member States shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the Compact.
ARTICLE 7- ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR SPOUSES Active Duty Military personnel, or their spouses, shall designate a Home State where the individual has a current license to practice Massage Therapy in good standing. The individual may retain their Home State designation during any period of service when that individual or their spouse is on active duty assignment.
ARTICLE 8- ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF INTERSTATE MASSAGE COMPACT COMMISSION
A. The Compact Member States hereby create and establish a joint government agency whose membership consists of all Member States that have enacted the Compact known as the Interstate Massage Compact Commission. The Commission is an instrumentality of the Compact States acting jointly and not an instrumentality of any one State. The Commission shall come into existence on or after the effective date of the Compact as set forth in Article 12. B. Membership, Voting, and Meetings
1. Each Member State shall have and be limited to one (1) delegate selected by that Member State's State Licensing Authority. 2. The delegate shall be the primary administrative officer of the State Licensing Authority or their designee. 3. The Commission shall by Rule or bylaw establish a term of office for delegates and may by Rule or bylaw establish term limits.

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4. The Commission may recommend removal or suspension of any delegate from office. 5. A Member State's State Licensing Authority shall fill any vacancy of its delegate occurring on the Commission within 60 days of the vacancy. 6. Each delegate shall be entitled to one vote on all matters that are voted on by the Commission. 7. The Commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings may be held as set forth in the bylaws. The Commission may meet by telecommunication, video conference or other similar electronic means. C. The Commission shall have the following powers: 1. Establish the fiscal year of the Commission; 2. Establish code of conduct and conflict of interest policies; 3. Adopt Rules and bylaws; 4. Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws; 5. Meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact, the Commission's Rules, and the bylaws; 6. Initiate and conclude legal proceedings or actions in the name of the Commission, provided that the standing of any State Licensing Authority to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected; 7. Maintain and certify records and information provided to a Member State as the authenticated business records of the Commission, and designate an agent to do so on the Commission's behalf; 8. Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; 9. Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a Member State; 10. Conduct an annual financial review; 11. Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the Compact, and establish the Commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters; 12. Assess and collect fees; 13. Accept any and all appropriate gifts, donations, grants of money, other sources of revenue, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and receive, utilize, and dispose of the same; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest; 14. Lease, purchase, retain, own, hold, improve, or use any property, real, personal, or mixed, or any undivided interest therein; 15. Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real, personal, or mixed; 16. Establish a budget and make expenditures; 17. Borrow money;

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18. Appoint committees, including standing committees, composed of members, State regulators, State legislators or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this Compact and the bylaws; 19. Accept and transmit complaints from the public, regulatory or law enforcement agencies, or the Commission, to the relevant Member State(s) regarding potential misconduct of Licensees; 20. Elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and such other officers of the Commission as provided in the Commission's bylaws; 21. Establish and elect an Executive Committee, including a chair and a vice chair; 22. Adopt and provide to the Member States an annual report. 23. Determine whether a State's adopted language is materially different from the model Compact language such that the State would not qualify for participation in the Compact; and 24. Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact. D. The Executive Committee 1. The Executive Committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the Commission according to the terms of this Compact. The powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Executive Committee shall include:
a. Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the administration of the Compact including compliance with the provisions of the Compact, the Commission's Rules and bylaws, and other such duties as deemed necessary; b. Recommending to the Commission changes to the Rules or bylaws, changes to this Compact legislation, fees charged to Compact Member States, fees charged to Licensees, and other fees; c. Ensuring Compact administration services are appropriately provided, including by contract; d. Preparing and recommending the budget; e. Maintaining financial records on behalf of the Commission; f. Monitoring Compact compliance of Member States and providing compliance reports to the Commission; g. Establishing additional committees as necessary; h. Exercise the powers and duties of the Commission during the interim between Commission meetings, except for adopting or amending Rules, adopting or amending bylaws, and exercising any other powers and duties expressly reserved to the Commission by Rule or bylaw; and i. Other duties as provided in the Rules or bylaws of the Commission. 2. The Executive Committee shall be composed of seven voting members and up to two exofficio members as follows: a. The chair and vice chair of the Commission and any other members of the Commission who serve on the Executive Committee shall be voting members of the Executive Committee; and

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b. Other than the chair, vice-chair, secretary and treasurer, the Commission shall elect three voting members from the current membership of the Commission. c. The Commission may elect ex-officio, nonvoting members as necessary as follows:
i. One ex-officio member who is a representative of the national association of State Massage Therapy regulatory boards; and ii. One ex-officio member as specified in the Commission's bylaws. 3. The Commission may remove any member of the Executive Committee as provided in the Commission's bylaws. 4. The Executive Committee shall meet at least annually. a. Executive Committee meetings shall be open to the public, except that the Executive Committee may meet in a closed, non-public session of a public meeting when dealing with any of the matters covered under subsection F.4. b. The Executive Committee shall give five business days advance notice of its public meetings, posted on its website and as determined to provide notice to persons with an interest in the public matters the Executive Committee intends to address at those meetings. 5. The Executive Committee may hold an emergency meeting when acting for the Commission to: a. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; b. Prevent a loss of Commission or Participating State funds; or c. Protect public health and safety. E. The Commission shall adopt and provide to the Member States an annual report. F. Meetings of the Commission 1. All meetings of the Commission that are not closed pursuant to this subsection shall be open to the public. Notice of public meetings shall be posted on the Commission's website at least thirty (30) days prior to the public meeting. 2. Notwithstanding subsection F.1 of this Article, the Commission may convene an emergency public meeting by providing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior notice on the Commission's website, and any other means as provided in the Commission's Rules, for any of the reasons it may dispense with notice of proposed rulemaking under Article 10.L. The Commission's legal counsel shall certify the that one of the reasons justifying an emergency public meeting has been met. 3. Notice of all Commission meetings shall provide the time, date, and location of the meeting, and if the meeting is to be held or accessible via telecommunication, video conference, or other electronic means, the notice shall include the mechanism for access to the meeting. 4. The Commission may convene in a closed, non-public meeting for the Commission to discuss: a. Non-compliance of a Member State with its obligations under the Compact; b. The employment, compensation, discipline or other matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the Commission's internal personnel practices and procedures;

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c. Current or threatened discipline of a Licensee by the Commission or by a Member State's Licensing Authority; d. Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation; e. Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate; f. Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person; g. Trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; h. Information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; i. Investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; j. Information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the Commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the Compact; k. Legal advice; l. Matters specifically exempted from disclosure to the public by federal or Member State law; or m. Other matters as promulgated by the Commission by Rule. 5. If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed, the presiding officer shall state that the meeting will be closed and reference each relevant exempting provision, and such reference shall be recorded in the minutes. 6. The Commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release only by a majority vote of the Commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction. G. Financing of the Commission 1. The Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities. 2. The Commission may accept any and all appropriate sources of revenue, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services. 3. The Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each Member State and impose fees on Licensees of Member States to whom it grants a Multistate License to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount for Member States shall be allocated based upon a formula that the Commission shall promulgate by Rule. 4. The Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Commission pledge the credit of any Member States, except by and with the authority of the Member State.

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5. The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the financial review and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. All receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be subject to an annual financial review by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the financial review shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission. H. Qualified Immunity, Defense, and Indemnification 1. The members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, both personally and in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect any such person from suit or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. The procurement of insurance of any type by the Commission shall not in any way compromise or limit the immunity granted hereunder. 2. The Commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee, and representative of the Commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or as determined by the Commission that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining their own counsel at their own expense; and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. 3. The Commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, and representative of the Commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. 4. Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation on the liability of any Licensee for professional malpractice or misconduct, which shall be governed solely by any other applicable State laws. 5. Nothing in this Compact shall be interpreted to waive or otherwise abrogate a Member State's State action immunity or State action affirmative defense with respect

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to antitrust claims under the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, or any other State or federal antitrust or anticompetitive law or regulation. 6. Nothing in this Compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity by the Member States or by the Commission.
ARTICLE 9- DATA SYSTEM A. The Commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system. B. The Commission shall assign each applicant for a Multistate License a unique identifier, as determined by the Rules of the Commission. C. Notwithstanding any other provision of State law to the contrary, a Member State shall submit a uniform data set to the Data System on all individuals to whom this Compact is applicable as required by the Rules of the Commission, including:
1. Identifying information; 2. Licensure data; 3. Adverse Actions against a license and information related thereto; 4. Non-confidential information related to Alternative Program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation; 5. Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason(s) for such denial (excluding the reporting of any criminal history record information where prohibited by law); 6. The existence of Investigative Information; 7. The existence presence of Current Significant Investigative Information; and 8. Other information that may facilitate the administration of this Compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the Rules of the Commission. D. The records and information provided to a Member State pursuant to this Compact or through the Data System, when certified by the Commission or an agent thereof, shall constitute the authenticated business records of the Commission, and shall be entitled to any associated hearsay exception in any relevant judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative proceedings in a Member State. E. The existence of Current Significant Investigative Information and the existence of Investigative Information pertaining to a Licensee in any Member State will only be available to other Member States. F. It is the responsibility of the Member States to report any Adverse Action against a Licensee who holds a Multistate License and to monitor the database to determine whether Adverse Action has been taken against such a Licensee or License applicant. Adverse Action information pertaining to a Licensee or License applicant in any Member State will be available to any other Member State. G. Member States contributing information to the Data System may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing State.

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H. Any information submitted to the Data System that is subsequently expunged pursuant to federal law or the laws of the Member State contributing the information shall be removed from the Data System.
ARTICLE 10- RULEMAKING A. The Commission shall promulgate reasonable Rules in order to effectively and efficiently implement and administer the purposes and provisions of the Compact. A Rule shall be invalid and have no force or effect only if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that the Rule is invalid because the Commission exercised its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope and purposes of the Compact, or the powers granted hereunder, or based upon another applicable standard of review. B. The Rules of the Commission shall have the force of law in each Member State, provided however that where the Rules of the Commission conflict with the laws of the Member State that establish the Member State's scope of practice as held by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Rules of the Commission shall be ineffective in that State to the extent of the conflict. C. The Commission shall exercise its Rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this article and the Rules adopted thereunder. Rules shall become binding as of the date specified by the Commission for each Rule. D. If a majority of the legislatures of the Member States rejects a Rule or portion of a Rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the Compact within four (4) years of the date of adoption of the Rule, then such Rule shall have no further force and effect in any Member State or to any State applying to participate in the Compact. E. Rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the Commission. F. Prior to adoption of a proposed Rule, the Commission shall hold a public hearing and allow persons to provide oral and written comments, data, facts, opinions, and arguments. G. Prior to adoption of a proposed Rule by the Commission, and at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Rule, the Commission shall provide a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:
1. On the website of the Commission or other publicly accessible platform; 2. To persons who have requested notice of the Commission's notices of proposed rulemaking, and 3. In such other way(s) as the Commission may by Rule specify. H. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking shall include: 1. The time, date, and location of the public hearing at which the Commission will hear public comments on the proposed Rule and, if different, the time, date, and location of the meeting where the Commission will consider and vote on the proposed Rule; 2. If the hearing is held via telecommunication, video conference, or other electronic means, the Commission shall include the mechanism for access to the hearing in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; 3. The text of the proposed Rule and the reason therefor; 4. A request for comments on the proposed Rule from any interested person; and

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5. The manner in which interested persons may submit written comments. I. All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording and all written comments and documents received by the Commission in response to the proposed Rule shall be available to the public. J. Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each Rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the Commission at hearings required by this article. K. The Commission shall, by majority vote of all Commissioners, take final action on the proposed Rule based on the Rulemaking record.
1. The Commission may adopt changes to the proposed Rule provided the changes do not enlarge the original purpose of the proposed Rule. 2. The Commission shall provide an explanation of the reasons for substantive changes made to the proposed Rule as well as reasons for substantive changes not made that were recommended by commenters. 3. The Commission shall determine a reasonable effective date for the Rule. Except for an emergency as provided in subsection L of this article, the effective date of the Rule shall be no sooner than thirty (30) days after the Commission issuing the notice that it adopted or amended the Rule. L. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the Commission may consider and adopt an emergency Rule with 24 hours notice, provided that the usual Rulemaking procedures provided in the Compact and in this article shall be retroactively applied to the Rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the Rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency Rule is one that must be adopted immediately to: 1. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; 2. Prevent a loss of Commission or Member State funds; 3. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of a Rule that is established by federal law or rule; or 4. Protect public health and safety. M. The Commission or an authorized committee of the Commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted Rule for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the website of the Commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a Rule. A challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the Commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the Commission. N. No Member State's rulemaking requirements shall apply under this Compact.

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ARTICLE 11- OVERSIGHT, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AND ENFORCEMENT A. Oversight
1. The executive and judicial branches of State government in each Member State shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement the Compact. 2. Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the Commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. The Commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Nothing herein shall affect or limit the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a Licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct or any such similar matter. 3. The Commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of the Compact and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide the Commission service of process shall render a judgment or order void as to the Commission, this Compact, or promulgated Rules. B. Default, Technical Assistance, and Termination 1. If the Commission determines that a Member State has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this Compact or the promulgated Rules, the Commission shall provide written notice to the defaulting State. The notice of default shall describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default, and any other action that the Commission may take, and shall offer training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. 2. The Commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other Member States. C. If a State in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting State may be terminated from the Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the delegates of the Member States, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred on that State by this Compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending State of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. D. Termination of membership in the Compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the Commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting State's legislature, the defaulting State's State Licensing Authority and each of the Member States' State Licensing Authority. E. A State that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. F. Upon the termination of a State's membership from this Compact, that State shall immediately provide notice to all Licensees who hold a Multistate License within that State of such termination. The terminated State shall continue to recognize all licenses

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granted pursuant to this Compact for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of said notice of termination. G. The Commission shall not bear any costs related to a State that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the Compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the Commission and the defaulting State. H. The defaulting State may appeal the action of the Commission by petitioning the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. I. Dispute Resolution
1. Upon request by a Member State, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the Compact that arise among Member States and between Member and nonMember States. 2. The Commission shall promulgate a Rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. J. Enforcement 1. The Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions of this Compact and the Commission's Rules. 2. By majority vote as provided by Commission Rule, the Commission may initiate legal action against a Member State in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its promulgated Rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission. The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting Member State's law. 3. A Member State may initiate legal action against the Commission in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its promulgated Rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. 4. No individual or entity other than a Member State may enforce this Compact against the Commission.
ARTICLE 12- EFFECTIVE DATE, WITHDRAWAL, AND AMENDMENT A. The Compact shall come into effect on the date on which the Compact statute is enacted into law in the seventh Member State.
1. On or after the effective date of the Compact, the Commission shall convene and review the enactment of each of the Charter Member States to determine if the statute enacted by each such Charter Member State is materially different than the model Compact statute.

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a. A Charter Member State whose enactment is found to be materially different from the model Compact statute shall be entitled to the default process set forth in Article 11. b. If any Member State is later found to be in default, or is terminated or withdraws from the Compact, the Commission shall remain in existence and the Compact shall remain in effect even if the number of Member States should be less than seven (7). 2. Member States enacting the Compact subsequent to the Charter Member States shall be subject to the process set forth in Article 8.C.23 to determine if their enactments are materially different from the model Compact statute and whether they qualify for participation in the Compact. 3. All actions taken for the benefit of the Commission or in furtherance of the purposes of the administration of the Compact prior to the effective date of the Compact or the Commission coming into existence shall be considered to be actions of the Commission unless specifically repudiated by the Commission. 4. Any State that joins the Compact shall be subject to the Commission's Rules and bylaws as they exist on the date on which the Compact becomes law in that State. Any Rule that has been previously adopted by the Commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the Compact becomes law in that State. B. Any Member State may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing that State's enactment of the Compact. 1. A Member State's withdrawal shall not take effect until one hundred eighty (180) days after enactment of the repealing statute. 2. Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing State's Licensing Authority to comply with the investigative and Adverse Action reporting requirements of this Compact prior to the effective date of withdrawal. 3. Upon the enactment of a statute withdrawing from this Compact, a State shall immediately provide notice of such withdrawal to all Licensees within that State. Notwithstanding any subsequent statutory enactment to the contrary, such withdrawing State shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this Compact for a minimum of 180 days after the date of such notice of withdrawal. C. Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a Member State and a non-Member State that does not conflict with the provisions of this Compact. D. This Compact may be amended by the Member States. No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon any Member State until it is enacted into the laws of all Member States.
ARTICLE 13- CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY A. This Compact and the Commission's rulemaking authority shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes, and the implementation and administration of the Compact. Provisions of the Compact expressly authorizing or requiring the promulgation of Rules shall not be construed to limit the Commission's rulemaking authority solely for those purposes.

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B. The provisions of this Compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this Compact is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to the constitution of any Member State, a State seeking participation in the Compact, or of the United States, or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any other government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. C. Notwithstanding subsection B of this article, the Commission may deny a State's participation in the Compact or, in accordance with the requirements of Article 11.B, terminate a Member State's participation in the Compact, if it determines that a constitutional requirement of a Member State is a material departure from the Compact. Otherwise, if this Compact shall be held to be contrary to the constitution of any Member State, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining Member States and in full force and effect as to the Member State affected as to all severable matters.

ARTICLE 14- CONSISTENT EFFECT AND CONFLICT WITH OTHER STATE LAWS Nothing herein shall prevent or inhibit the enforcement of any other law of a Member State that is not inconsistent with the Compact. Any laws, statutes, regulations, or other legal requirements in a Member State in conflict with the Compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. All permissible agreements between the Commission and the Member States are binding in accordance with their terms.'"

PART III SECTION 3-1.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett

Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V

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Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 926. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Mainor of the 56th, Greene of the 154th, Hilton of the 48th, Silcox of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for issuance of certificates by a court for purposes of demonstrating rehabilitation and good moral character; to amend Code Section 24-4-419 of the O.C.G.A., relating to admissibility of criminal history record information of an employee or former employee; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses; to amend Code Section 44-5-150 of the O.C.G.A., relating to search and notification for information identifying anatomical gift donor status; to amend Code Section 51-1-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to presumption of due care in hiring of person pardoned or who has obtained a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the juvenile code, so as to include healthcare workers and emergency health workers as special classes relating to battery by a juvenile; to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to revise procedure for arrest by citation for violations of motor vehicle related laws or ordinances; to provide for contents of uniform traffic citations; to revise consequences upon an individual's driver's license for failure to respond to a uniform traffic citation; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the waiver of a driver's license reinstatement fee for individuals submitting pauper affidavits; to revise periods of suspension of license or driving privilege for failure to respond to a uniform traffic citation; to amend Code Section 44-5-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to search and notification for information identifying anatomical gift donor status, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Second Chance Workforce Act."
SECTION 2. Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the juvenile code, is amended by revising subparagraph (D) of paragraph (13) as follows:
"(D) Battery in violation of Code Section 16-5-23.1, if the victim is a teacher or other school personnel or is a healthcare worker or emergency health worker, as either term is defined in Code Section 16-5-19;"
SECTION 3. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended by revising Code Section 17-4-23, relating to procedure for arrests by citation for motor vehicle violations, issuance of warrants for arrest for failure of persons charged to appear in court, and bond, as follows:
"17-4-23. (a)(1) A law enforcement officer may arrest a person accused of violating any law or ordinance enacted by local law governing the operation, licensing, registration, maintenance, or inspection of motor vehicles or violating paragraph (2), (3), or (5) of

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subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23 by the issuance of a citation, provided that such offense is committed in his or her presence or information constituting a basis for such arrest was received by the arresting officer from a law enforcement officer observing such offense being committed, except that, when such offense results in an accident, an investigating officer may issue citations regardless of whether the offense occurred in the presence of a law enforcement officer. (2) A law enforcement officer may arrest a person accused of any misdemeanor violation of Code Section 16-7-21, 16-8-14, 16-8-14.1, or 16-13-30 by the issuance of a citation, provided that such offense is committed in his or her presence or information constituting a basis for such arrest was received by the arresting officer or an investigating officer from another law enforcement officer or other individual observing or aware of such offense being committed. When an arrest is made for such offense, prior to releasing the accused on citation, the arresting law enforcement officer shall review the accused's criminal record as such is on file with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and ensure that the accused's fingerprints are obtained. (3) The arresting officer shall issue a citation to the accused which shall enumerate the specific charges and the date upon which he or she is to appear and answer the charges or a notation that he or she will be later notified of the date upon which he or she is to appear and answer the charges. When an arresting officer makes an arrest concerning the operation of a motor vehicle based on information received from another law enforcement officer who observed the offense being committed, the citation shall list the name of each officer and each officer must be present when the charges against the accused are heard. (b)(1) When an accused is issued a citation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, and If the accused fails to appear as specified in the citation, the judicial officer having jurisdiction of the offense may issue a warrant ordering the apprehension of the accused and commanding that he or she be brought before the court to answer the charge contained within the citation and the charge of his or her failure to appear as required. The accused shall then be allowed to make a reasonable bond to appear on a given date before the court. (c)(2) When an accused is issued a citation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this Code section, when an accused was issued a citation for a violation of Code Section 16-7-21, 16-8-14, 16-814.1, or 16-13-30, and the accused fails to appear as specified in the citation, the judicial officer having jurisdiction of the offense, absent a finding of sufficient excuse to appear at the time and place specified in the citation, shall issue a warrant ordering the apprehension of the accused and commanding that he or she be brought before the court to answer the charge contained within the citation and the charge of his or her failure to appear as required. The accused shall then be allowed to make a reasonable bond to appear on a given date before the court."

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SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 17-6-11, relating to display of driver's license for violation of certain traffic related laws, notice of failure to appear, suspension of license, arrest, and seizure of license, as follows:
"17-6-11. (a)(1) When an individual is apprehended by an officer for the violation of the laws of this state or ordinances relating to the offenses listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection, he or she may display his or her driver's license and be issued a uniform traffic citation in lieu of being:
(A) Brought before the proper magistrate or other judicial officer; (B) Incarcerated; (C) Ordered to post a bond; or (D) Ordered a recognizance for his or her appearance for trial. (2) This subsection shall apply to any violation: (A) Of Title 40 except any offense:
(i) For which a driver's license may be suspended for a first offense by the commissioner of driver services; (ii) Covered under Code Section 40-5-54; or (iii) Covered under Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40; (B) Involving the width, height, and length of vehicles and loads; (C) Involving motor common carriers and motor contract carriers; (D) Involving hazardous materials transportation; or (E) Involving road taxes on motor carriers as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 48. (3) The apprehending officer shall include the individual's driver's license number on the uniform traffic citation. When an apprehending officer issues a citation based on information received from another law enforcement officer who observed the offense being committed, the citation shall list the name of each officer, and both officers shall be present when the charges against the accused are heard. The uniform traffic citation, duly served as provided in this Code section, shall give the judicial officer jurisdiction to dispose of the matter. (4) Upon display of the driver's license, the apprehending officer shall release the individual so charged for his or her further appearance before the proper judicial officer as required by the uniform traffic citation. (b)(1) When a uniform traffic citation is issued and if the accused fails to appear for court or otherwise dispose of his or her charges before his or her scheduled court appearance as stated on the uniform traffic citation, prior to the court issuing a bench warrant, the clerk of court shall notify the accused by first-class mail or by postcard at the address listed on the uniform traffic citation of his or her failure to appear. Such notice shall be dated and allow the accused 30 days from such date to dispose of his or her charges or waive arraignment and plead not guilty. If after the expiration of such 30 day period the accused fails to dispose of his or her charges or waive arraignment and plead not guilty, the clerk of court in which the charges are lodged shall, within

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five days of such date, forward to the Department of Driver Services the accused's driver's license number unless otherwise ordered by the court. The commissioner of driver services shall, upon receipt of such driver's license number, suspend such accused's driver's license and driving privilege until notified by the clerk of court that the charge against the accused has been finally adjudicated or the court has ordered such accused such driver's license is to be reinstated. Such accused's driver's license shall be reinstated when the accused has scheduled a new date to appear before the court; has appeared in court for a hearing, arraignment, or waiver of arraignment and entry of a plea; or the charge against the accused has been finally adjudicated and the Department of Driver Services receives proof of the final adjudication or order of reinstatement by the court notice to reinstate the license by the court and the accused individual pays to the Department of Driver Services the applicable restoration fee as set forth in Code Section 40-5-56, unless such fee is waived by the court or otherwise as provided by law.
(2)(A) The scheduling of a new date to appear before the court for disposition of a uniform traffic citation shall not be conditioned upon payment of any fee for a previous failure to appear. (B) After the clerk of court has notified the Department of Driver Services of a license reinstatement based upon a newly scheduled date for an accused to appear before the court pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, when the accused requests, for a second or subsequent time, a new date for disposition of the same uniform traffic citation, the court may forward to the Department of Driver Services the accused's driver's license number. The commissioner of driver services shall suspend such accused's driver's license and driving privilege until notified by the clerk of court that the driver's license of the accused is to be reinstated. (C) When the accused fails, for a second or subsequent time, to appear for court or otherwise dispose of his or her charges before his or her newly scheduled court appearance for disposition of the same uniform traffic citation, the court may forward to the Department of Driver Services the accused's driver's license number. The commissioner of driver services shall suspend such accused's driver's license and driving privilege until notified by the clerk of court that the driver's license of the accused is to be reinstated. Nothing in this subsection shall require a clerk of court to suspend the driver's license of an accused who fails to appear for court pursuant to this subparagraph. (D) Nothing in this subsection shall prevent a court from establishing a policy or practice, by standing order or otherwise, to suspend or reinstate such accused driver's license. (E) Any notification to suspend or reinstate such accused driver's license and driving privileges shall be compliant with procedures established by the Department of Driver Services. (3) This subsection shall not apply to any violation of Title 40: (A) For which a driver's license may be suspended for a first offense by the commissioner of driver services;

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(B) Covered under Code Section 40-5-54; or (C) Covered under Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40. (b.1)(c) A It shall be the duty of a law enforcement officer or emergency medical technician responding to the scene of any motor vehicle accident or other accident involving a fatal injury to examine shall immediately examine the driver's license of the victim to determine the victim's wishes concerning organ donation. If the victim has indicated that he or she wishes to be an organ donor, it shall be the duty of such law enforcement officer or emergency medical technician to shall take appropriate action to ensure, if possible, that the victim's organs shall not be are not imperiled by delay in verification by the donor's next of kin. (c)(d) Nothing in this Code section bars shall prohibit any law enforcement officer from arresting or from seizing the driver's license of any individual possessing a fraudulent license or a suspended license or operating a motor vehicle while his or her license is suspended, outside the scope of a driving permit, or without a license. (d)(e) The commissioner of driver services shall be authorized to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this Code section and to establish agreements with other states whereby a valid license from that state may be accepted for purposes of this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 17-7-90, relating to issuance of bench warrant, execution, and receiving bail, fixing bond, and approving sureties, as follows:
"17-7-90. (a) A bench warrant may be issued by a judge for the arrest of a person:
(1) Accused of a crime by a grand jury; (2) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 17-6-11, charged with a crime who has failed to appear in court after:
(A) Actual notice of the time and place to appear to the person in open court; (B) Notice of the time and place to appear to the person by mailing a notice to such person's last known address; or (C) The person has otherwise been notified of the time and place to appear personally, in writing, by a court official or officer of the court; (3) Charged with a crime upon the filing by the prosecutor of an accusation supported by affidavit; or (4) Who failed to dispose of his or her charges, schedule a new date to appear before the court, make an appearance in court, or waive arraignment and plead not guilty after the expiration of the 30 day period set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 17-6-11. (b) Every officer is bound to execute a bench warrant within his or her jurisdiction, and every person so arrested shall be committed to jail until bail is tendered. Any judicial officer or the sheriff of the county where the charge was returned may receive the bail, fix the amount of the bond, and approve the sureties unless it is a case that is bailable only before some particular judicial officer."

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SECTION 6. Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, is amended in Code Section 40-5-9, relating to pauper's affidavit for a partial waiver of driver's license reinstatement and restoration fees, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Upon the submission of a pauper's affidavit, the driver's license reinstatement or restoration fee shall be 50 percent of the fee required by law waived."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-56, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, as follows:
"40-5-56. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter or any other law to the contrary and unless otherwise ordered by the court, the department shall suspend the driver's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state of any person who has failed to respond to a citation to appear before a court of competent jurisdiction in this state or in any other state for a traffic violation other than a parking violation. The department shall include language in the uniform traffic citation stating that failure to appear and respond to such citation may result in the suspension of the violator's driver's license or nonresident driving privilege. The language reflected on a uniform traffic citation issued in this state shall be sufficient notice of said suspension to support a conviction for a violation of Code Section 40-5-121 if such person drives subsequent to the imposition of such a suspension following his or her failure to appear; provided, however, that the department shall send notice of any suspension imposed pursuant to this Code section via certified mail or certificate of mailing to the address reflected on its records as the person's mailing address. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'certificate of mailing' means a delivery method utilized by the United States Postal Service which provides evidence that an item has been sent and the date such item was accepted. (b) The suspension provided for in this Code section shall be for an indefinite period until such person shall respond and pay any fines and penalties imposed has scheduled a new date to appear before the court pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 17-6-11; has made an appearance in court through hearing, arraignment, or waiver of arraignment and entry of a plea; the charge against the accused has been finally adjudicated; or the court otherwise orders such person's driver's license be reinstated. Such person's license shall be reinstated when the department receives proof of payment of any fines and penalties, or an order of reinstatement by the court and the person pays payment of the applicable restoration fee of $100.00 or $90.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail to the department, unless such fee is waived by the court or otherwise as provided by law. Such suspension shall be in addition to any other suspension or revocation provided for in this chapter."

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SECTION 8. Code Section 44-5-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to search and notification for information identifying anatomical gift donor status, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(1) A law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, or other first responder finding the individual, in accordance with subsection (b.1) (c) of Code Section 17-6-11; and"

SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina
Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J
Collins

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 846. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems to annually notify employees whether social security taxes will be withheld from their pay and whether they are eligible to be included in certain benefits, pension, or retirement plans; to provide for public school employees to receive information regarding pension and retirement plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems to provide notice to employees regarding social security withholdings and eligibility for inclusion in certain benefits, pension, or retirement plans; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment in elementary and secondary education, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"20-2-219.1. (a) Beginning July 1, 2024, and continuing thereafter, each local school system shall, upon hiring a new employee, provide such new employee the following:
(1) Notice of whether: (A) Social security taxes will be withheld from his or her pay; (B) He or she is eligible to be included in a plan with coverage for the benefits of Title II of the Social Security Act; and (C) He or she is eligible to be included in any other pension or retirement plan; and
(2) If he or she is eligible to be included in one or more plans provided for in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, information regarding such plan or plans. (b) No later than October 1, 2024, and at least once every five years thereafter, each local school system shall provide each current employee with the notice required in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) Beginning July 1, 2024, and continuing thereafter, each local school system shall notify each employee at or near the time of such employee's separation whether social security taxes were withheld from his or her pay during any part of his or her employment."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford
Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald
Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter
Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 924. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Hatchett of the 155th, Knight of the 134th, Cooper of the 45th and Taylor of the 173rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit insurers from discriminating against certain healthcare facilities and providers in connection with the procurement, delivery, and administration of provider administered drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for violation; to provide for construction; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit insurers from discriminating against certain healthcare facilities and providers in connection with the procurement, delivery, and administration of provider administered drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for

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violation; to provide for construction; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.34. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Cost-sharing amount' means coinsurance, deductibles, and any other amounts imposed on an enrollee for a covered healthcare service under the covered person's health benefit plan. (2) 'Covered person' means a policyholder, subscriber, enrollee, member, or individual covered by a health benefit plan. (3) 'Enrollee' means an individual who has elected to contract for or participate in a health benefit plan for such individual or for such individual and such individual's eligible dependents. (4) 'Health benefit plan' means any hospital or medical insurance policy or certificate, healthcare plan contract or certificate, plan contract or certificate qualified higher deductible health plan, health maintenance organization or other managed care plan or subscriber contract, any health benefit plan established pursuant to Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 or Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45, or a similar plan. (5) 'Healthcare facility' means a hospital, ambulatory surgical center, birthing center, diagnostic and treatment center, hospice, outpatient clinic, healthcare provider's office, or similar institution. (6) 'Healthcare provider' or 'provider' means any person, corporation, or healthcare facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31 or Title 43 to provide healthcare services, including the administration of prescription medications, or otherwise lawfully administering prescription medications. (7) 'Healthcare services' means services for the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, cure, or relief of a physical, mental, or behavioral health condition, illness, injury, or disease, including mental health and substance abuse disorder. (8) 'Insurer' means an accident and sickness insurer, fraternal benefit society, healthcare corporation, health maintenance organization, managed care entity, provider sponsored healthcare corporation, or any similar entity regulated by the Commissioner or subject to the insurance laws and regulations of this state that provides, delivers, arranges for, finances, pays for, or reimburses any healthcare services through a health benefit plan, a plan administrator of any health benefit plan, a pharmacy benefits manager of any health benefit plan, a plan administrator of a health benefit plan established pursuant to Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 or Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45, or

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other administrator as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3323-100. (9) 'Network participation contract' means a contract between a healthcare provider and an insurer providing the terms and conditions under which the healthcare provider agrees to provide healthcare services to the insurer's covered persons. (10) 'Participating healthcare provider' means a healthcare provider that has a network participation contract in effect with an insurer for any healthcare services. (11) 'Provider administered drug' means a prescription medication that is typically administered and billed by a healthcare provider and that the treating healthcare provider determines cannot be reasonably or safely self-administered by the patient to whom the medication is prescribed or by any individual, other than a healthcare provider, assisting the patient with the self-administration. (b) An insurer that refuses to authorize, approve, or appropriately pay a participating healthcare provider for provider administered drugs or the administration of provider administered drugs and related services shall be in violation of this Code section. (c) No insurer shall deny, restrict, refuse to authorize or approve, fail to cover, or reduce payment to a participating healthcare provider for a provider administered drug or the administration of a provider administered drug because the provider administered drug is: (1) Procured or administered by a participating healthcare provider that is not identified or selected by the insurer; (2) Dispensed by or procured or obtained from a pharmacy, manufacturer, or supplier that is not identified or selected by the insurer; or (3) Obtained by the participating healthcare provider from a pharmacy, manufacturer, or supplier that does not have a network participation contract with the insurer, provided the drug supplied by such pharmacy, manufacturer, or supplier meets the requirements set forth in the federal Drug Supply Chain Security Act, Pub. L.113-54, as amended. (d) No insurer shall require a covered person to pay a higher cost-sharing amount or any other additional amounts for a provider administered drug because the provider administered drug is: (1) Procured or administered by a participating healthcare provider that is not identified or selected by the insurer; (2) Dispensed by or procured or obtained from a pharmacy, manufacturer, or supplier that is not identified or selected by the insurer; or (3) Obtained from a pharmacy, manufacturer, or supplier that does not have a network participation contract with the insurer. (e) No insurer shall require provider administered drugs to be dispensed by a pharmacy selected by the health benefit plan. (f) No insurer shall limit or exclude coverage for a provider administered drug when not dispensed by a pharmacy selected by the health benefit plan if such provider administered drug would otherwise be covered under the health benefit plan.

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(g) No insurer shall consider, as part of a health benefit plan's medical necessity criteria, the source from which a provider administered drug is procured or the site of delivery or administration of a provider administered drug. (h) No insurer shall authorize or permit another person or entity acting on its behalf, including a pharmacy benefits manager, to administer claims or benefits under a network participation contract in violation of this Code section. (i) No insurer shall interfere with the patient's right to choose to obtain a provider administered drug from his or her provider or pharmacy of choice, including interference through inducement, steering, or the offering of financial or other incentives. (j) An insurer shall not require a specialty pharmacy to dispense a provider administered medication directly to a patient for the purpose of having the patient transport such medication to a healthcare provider for administration to the patient. (k) An insurer may offer, but shall not require:
(1) The use of a home infusion pharmacy to dispense provider administered drugs to a patient for administration in his or her home; or (2) The use of an infusion site external to a patient's healthcare provider office or clinic. (l) Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit an insurer from establishing differing copayments or other cost-sharing amounts within the health benefit plan for provider administered drugs procured from or through, or for the administration of provider administered drugs by a healthcare provider that is not a participating healthcare provider. (m) Except as provided in this Code section, nothing herein shall prohibit an insurer from refusing to authorize or approve, or from denying coverage for, a provider administered drug based upon failure to satisfy the required terms of coverage in the health benefit plan, including medical necessity criteria, provided that such criteria comply with subsection (g) of this Code section. (n) Without limiting any other remedies or state laws that may apply, noncompliance with this Code section by an insurer may result in the imposition of penalties set forth in Code Section 33-2-24. (o) The provisions of subsections (e), (f), and (i) of this Code section shall not apply to any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025, and shall apply to all health benefit plans issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after such date and all provider administered drugs procured or administered on or after such date.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis
DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes
Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1017. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Reeves of the 99th, Burchett of the 176th, Crowe of the 118th, Silcox of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass, so as to include when a person enters a land or premises for purposes of residing on such land or

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premises; to provide a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for a violation and penalty; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings against intruders, so as to provide for the submission of a property affidavit in magistrate court; to provide that proceedings regarding a writ of possession are not required to be jury trials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general jurisdiction and authority of magistrate to act, so as to include certain criminal trespass violations; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for the offense of unlawful squatting violations where a person enters a land or premises for purposes of residing on such land or premises; to provide for a definition; to provide for a violations and penalties; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings against intruders, so as to provide for the submission of a property affidavit in magistrate court; to provide time frame for turning out person or persons; to provide for counteraffidavits; to provide for officers and certified individuals; to provide for monetary relief; to provide that proceedings regarding a writ of possession are not required to be jury trials; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Squatter Reform Act."
SECTION 2. Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general jurisdiction and authority of magistrate to act, is amended by adding new paragraphs to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(16) The foreclosure of liens on abandoned mobile homes as established in Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 44; and (17) The foreclosure of liens on abandoned motor vehicles as established in Article 1A of Chapter 11 of Title 40, 'The Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act.' Act'; (18) The trial and sentencing of unlawful squatting violations as provided in Code Section 16-7-21.1; and

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(19) Proceedings against intruders and unlawful squatting as provided in Code Sections 44-11-30, 44-11-31, 44-11-32, and 44-11-33."
SECTION 3. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Article 2 of Chapter 7, relating to criminal trespass and damage to property, by adding a new Code Section to read as follows:
"16-7-21.1. (a)(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful squatting when he or she enters upon the land or premises of another and resides on such land or premises for any period of time knowingly acting without the knowledge or consent of the owner, rightful occupant, or an authorized representative of the owner. For purposes of this Code section, the term 'resides' means to inhabit or live on or within any land or premises. (2) Any person who commits or is accused of committing the offense of unlawful squatting as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall receive a citation advising that they must present to the head of the issuing law enforcement agency or their designee within three business days of receiving the citation for such alleged offense properly executed documentation that authorizes the person's entry on such land or premises. Such documentation may include a properly executed lease or rental agreement or proof of rental payments. (3) If such person is unable to provide the documentation required by paragraph (2) of this subsection, such person shall be subject to arrest for unlawful squatting and upon conviction to the penalty provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. (4) If such person does provide documentation that authorizes such person's entry on the land or premises, a hearing shall be set within seven days of the submission of such documentation and if the court finds that the submitted documentation was not properly executed or is not meritorious, such person shall be subject to demand for possession and removal as provided in Code Section 44-11-32, be subject to arrest and upon conviction penalties as provided for in Code Sections 16-9-1 and 16-9-2, and shall be assessed an additional fine based on the fair market monthly rental rate of the land or premises.
(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor which upon conviction shall be punishable as provided in Code Section 1710-3."
SECTION 4. Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings against intruders, is amended by revising Code Section 44-11-30, relating to manner of ejecting intruders, affidavit, ejection by sheriff, and counteraffidavit, as follows:
"44-11-30. When any person, either by himself or herself, his or her agent, or his or her attorney in fact, shall take and subscribe an affidavit in writing before any officer authorized to administer an oath setting forth that he or she claims, in good faith, the right of possession

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to the described land or tenement and that such land or tenement is in the hands of another named person who does not in good faith claim a right to such possession and yet refuses to abandon the same, it shall be the duty of the sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, marshal, or other individual certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council of the county where the land or tenement is located, upon receiving such affidavit, to exhibit such affidavit to the person described as being in possession of such land or tenement at the earliest possible day and to turn at least three days prior to turning such person out of possession unless the person in possession tenders to the such sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, marshal, or other individual certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council a counteraffidavit stating that he or she claims, in good faith, a legal right to the possession of the land or tenement. Such sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, marshal, or other individual certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall turn out such person once three days have elapsed from the day such affidavit was exhibited."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-11-31, relating to sheriff competent to administer oath to person in possession as follows:
"44-11-31. The sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, marshal, or other individual certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall be a competent officer to administer the oath to the person in possession if he desires to tender the counteraffidavit provided for in Code Section 44-11-30."
SECTION 6. Said article is further is amended by revising Code Section 44-11-32, relating to procedure on submission of counteraffidavit and trial, as follows:
"44-11-32. (a)(1) If the party in possession submits a counteraffidavit as provided in Code Section 44-11-30, the sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, marshal, or other individual certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall not turn him or her out of possession but shall leave both parties in their respective positions. In such an event, the sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, marshal, or other individual certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall return both affidavits to the office of the clerk of the superior magistrate court of the county in which the land is located for a nonjury trial of the issue before a jury in accordance with the laws of this state. (2) If the party in possession submits any counteraffidavit or other documentation at trial, upon the magistrate's determination that the affidavit is not meritorious based on the preponderance of the evidence, the sheriff, sheriff deputy, constable, marshal, or other individual certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

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shall turn him or her out of possession to occur as soon as practicable pursuant to a writ of possession. (3) The court may award the plaintiff the fair market value rent for the duration of the party's occupancy, and other monetary relief found appropriate by the court. A party shall have the right to appeal the decision of such magistrate court and such decision shall be directly appealable to the Georgia appellate courts and not by de novo review by the superior court."

SECTION 7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-11-33, relating to issuance of writ of possession and fi.fa. for costs, as follows:
"44-11-33. If the jury, upon the trial provided for in Code Section 44-11-32, finds a verdict for the plaintiff, the clerk of the court shall issue a writ of possession instanter and a fi. fa. for the costs of the proceeding and any other monetary relief awarded by the court. The plaintiff and the court shall be authorized to present the final order to law enforcement for investigation or prosecution."

SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1096. By Representatives Washburn of the 144th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Evans of the 89th and Powell of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to establish on behalf of professional licensing boards under the jurisdiction of the office of the Secretary of State a continuing education tracking solution to monitor compliance of licensees with applicable continuing education requirements; to provide for definitions; to require compliance with continuing education requirements prior to the issuance of certain licenses; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding professions and businesses, so as to establish on behalf of

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professional licensing boards under the jurisdiction of the office of the Secretary of State a continuing education tracking solution to monitor compliance of licensees with applicable continuing education requirements; to provide for definitions; to require compliance with continuing education requirements prior to the issuance of certain licenses; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding professions and businesses, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-1-4.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'License' means any document, permit, certificate of registration, or other authorization issued by or on behalf of a professional licensing board that is required for a person to engage in a profession, business, or trade. (2) 'Licensee' means any person who is required to be licensed or who is actually licensed by a professional licensing board. (b) The office of the Secretary of State on behalf of all professional licensing boards under its jurisdiction that require continuing education shall establish a continuing education tracking solution to monitor compliance of licensees with applicable continuing education requirements and to determine whether a licensee is in full compliance with such requirements at the time of making application for license renewal. Such tracking solution may be an off-premises hosted software-as-a-service application accessible through an internet website. The Secretary of State may contract with third parties to implement, integrate, or otherwise provide such tracking system. (c) On and after January 1, 2025, a professional licensing board shall not renew a license until the applicant has complied with all applicable continuing education requirements as verified using the continuing education tracking solution required in subsection (b) of this Code section. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit a professional licensing board from granting a hardship waiver or imposing additional penalties as otherwise provided by law or by the rules or regulations of the applicable board for failure to comply with continuing education requirements. (d) The professional licensing boards and the division director may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to implement this Code section."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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HB 1122. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Ballard of the 147th, Adeyina of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary and elementary education, so as to provide for funding requirements to apply to local education agencies; to provide for one superintendent for each state charter school; to provide for funding for local and state charter school principals; to increase opportunities for students to attend and be enrolled in the public schools where their parents or guardians are employed, including charter schools, regardless of school attendance zone or school system residency; to limit the application of certain state charter school conflict of interest provisions to executive-level employees, rather than all employees, of local boards of education or local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary and elementary education, so as to provide for funding requirements to apply to local education agencies; to provide for one superintendent for each state charter school; to provide for funding for local and state charter school principals; to make conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to increase opportunities for students to attend and be enrolled in the public schools where their parents or guardians are employed, including charter schools, regardless of school attendance zone or school system residency; to limit the application of certain state charter school conflict of interest provisions to executivelevel employees, rather than all employees, of local boards of education or local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended in Part 5 of Article 6, relating to program weights and funding requirements under the "Quality Basic Education Act," by revising Code Section 20-2-186, relating to allocation of funds for local systems to pay beginning salaries of superintendents, secretaries, accountants, nurses, and certain other personnel, and eligibility of failing schools for funds, as follows:
"20-2-186. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:

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(1) 'Local charter school' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 20-2-2062. (2) 'Local education agency' means any local school system, any charter school subject to the provisions of Article 31 or 31A of this chapter, and any completion special school subject to the provisions of Article 31C of this chapter, except this shall not include college and career academies that are charter schools, conversion charter schools as defined in Code Section 20-2-2062, whose charter is not held by a nonprofit corporation, or system charter schools as defined in Code Section 20-2-2062. (3) 'State charter school' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 20-2-2081. (b) Funds provided under this article shall include the following for local systems education agencies to pay, on a 12 month basis, the beginning salaries of superintendents, assistant superintendents, and principals and the salaries of secretaries, accountants, and nurses, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly: (1) Each local system education agency shall earn, for any number of full-time equivalent students equal to or under 5,000, funds sufficient to pay the beginning salaries of a superintendent and two assistant superintendents and the salaries of a secretary and an accountant; and (2) For numbers of full-time equivalent students over 5,000 and less than 10,001, funds sufficient to pay the beginning salaries of a superintendent and four assistant superintendents and the salaries of a secretary and an accountant; and (3) For numbers of full-time equivalent students over 10,000, funds sufficient to pay the beginning salaries of a superintendent and eight assistant superintendents and the salaries of a secretary and an accountant; and (4) Each local education agency local system shall earn funds for the 2000-2001 school year sufficient to pay the beginning salary of a principal for each school in the local school system with a principal of record for the preceding year. Thereafter, each local school system shall earn funds sufficient to pay the beginning salary of a principal for each school in the local school system that reported a principal on the October certified personnel information report; provided, however, that any school which operates as a combination school, which is defined as any of the elementary grades, kindergarten through grade five, contiguous with one or more of the middle grades, grades six through eight; or as a combination school of any of the middle grades, grades six through eight, contiguous with one or more of the elementary grades or contiguous with one or more of the high school grades, grades nine through 12; or as a combination school of any of the high school grades, contiguous with one or more of the middle grades, shall earn funds sufficient to pay the beginning salary of a principal for each of the elementary, middle, or high school combinations. For purposes of this paragraph, 'contiguous' means grade levels in sequence, regardless of whether schools operating as a combination school are on the same campus sharing facilities or at different locations. Beginning with the 2001-2002 school year, funds cannot be earned for more than one principal's salary for schools on the same campus sharing facilities unless the schools operate as a combination school as defined in this paragraph with separate facility codes issued by the Department of Education. A local school system education agency shall earn funds in the midterm adjustment sufficient to pay the beginning salary

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of a principal for a new school, if not otherwise earning the funds, when the school has reported full-time equivalent program counts in the October count, has an approved new school facility code issued by the department, and has reported a principal on the October certified personnel information report under the new facility code. It is further provided that funds for the salary of a principal shall not be earned under this paragraph for an evening school or alternative school; and (5) Each local school system education agency shall earn funding for one nurse for every 750 full-time equivalent students at the elementary school level and one nurse for every 1,500 full-time equivalent students at the middle and high school levels. Such funding shall have a ratio of one registered professional nurse to five licensed practical nurses. Such funding shall be based on a contract length of 180 days and shall be sufficient to pay 50 percent of the average salary and benefits, as determined by the Department of Education, for a registered professional nurse or for a licensed practical nurse; provided, however, that such amount shall be phased in so that, in Fiscal Year 2013, such amount shall be 40 percent and, in Fiscal Year 2014, such amount shall be 45 percent. Local school systems shall not be required to provide any local matching funds for school nurses to receive funds pursuant to this paragraph. Local school systems that do not meet the minimum full-time equivalent student counts set out in this paragraph shall receive a base amount of funding. Each local school system shall expend 100 percent of the funds earned pursuant to this paragraph for salaries and benefits for school nurses. (b)(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section regarding the number of and the funding earned for superintendents and principals: (1) Each state charter school shall earn, for any number of full-time equivalent students, funds sufficient to pay the beginning salary of one superintendent; (2) Each local charter school and state charter school that reported a principal on the October certified personnel information report and serves students in any of grades kindergarten through grade eight shall earn funds sufficient to pay the beginning salary of one principal for every 300 full-time equivalent students; provided, however, that no such school shall earn such funds for more than two principals; and (3) Each local charter school and state charter school shall earn funds sufficient to pay the beginning salary of one principal for each school that reported a principal on the October certified personnel information report and serves grades nine through 12. (b)(d) All program weights, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries of a visiting teacher using a base size of 2,475 fulltime equivalent students, for costs of operating an administrative office for certain local school systems as deemed warranted by the department, and for workers' compensation and employment security payments for personnel at the central office, school, and program levels, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. Further, the program weights for all special education programs pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries of special education leadership personnel essential and necessary for the effective operation of such programs in a base size local school system. Further, the program

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weights for all programs, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries of school psychologists and psychometrists essential and necessary for the effective operation of such programs in a local school system using a base size of 2,475 full-time equivalent students, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly; provided, however, that beginning with Fiscal Year 2016, such base size shall be 2,420 full-time equivalent students. (c)(e) Notwithstanding any provision of this Code section to the contrary, no local school system education agency shall earn funds under this Code section, except for funds for nurses, accountants, visiting teachers, school psychologists, and secretaries, if the local board of education or other public school governing body has not implemented in a failing school within the system the interventions, as defined in Code Section 20-14-41, that are prescribed by the State Board of Education."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Part 13 of Article 6, relating to organization of schools and school systems under the "Quality Basic Education Act," by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-293, relating to student attending school in system other than system of student's residence, as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section or any other general law, and except as provided by the General Assembly by local law, a student shall be allowed to attend and be enrolled in the school in which a parent or guardian of such student is a full-time teacher, professional paraprofessional, or other employee, notwithstanding the fact that such school is not located in the local unit of administration in which such student resides. Each local unit of administration shall be authorized to allow a student to attend and be enrolled in the school in which a parent or guardian of such student is a part-time teacher, paraprofessional, or other employee who works for at least 20 hours per school week on average measured monthly, notwithstanding the fact that such school is not located in the local unit of administration in which such student resides. Each school system local unit of administration of this state shall provide procedures to implement the provisions of this subsection."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Article 31, the "Charter Schools Act of 1998," by revising divisions (1)(A)(iii) and (1)(B)(ii) of subsection (a) and paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2066, relating to admission, enrollment, and withdrawal of students, as follows:
"(iii) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the start-up charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or a full-time or parttime paraprofessional or other employee at the start-up charter school;" "(ii) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the conversion charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or a full-time or part-time paraprofessional or other employee at the conversion charter school;"

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"(3) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the state chartered special school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or a full-time or part-time paraprofessional or other employee at the state chartered special school;"

SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Article 31A, relating to state charter schools, by revising subparagraph (e)(2)(E) of Code Section 20-2-2084, relating to petition for charter schools, requirements of school, governing board membership, annual training, and simultaneous service prohibited, as follows:
"(E) Be an officer, member, or executive-level employee of a local board of education or an employee of a local school system."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts N Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 7.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1190. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Powell of the 33rd, Cheokas of the 151st, Gaines of the 120th and Ridley of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to authorize the division director within the office of the Secretary of State to issue licenses in instances when the requirements for licensure have been met and the professional licensing board fails to act within a certain time period; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1201. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Smith of the 18th, Jones of the 47th, Silcox of the 53rd, Hong of the 103rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 17-10-21 and 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vacating of sentence for trafficking victim defendants and review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, respectively, so as to provide for the vacating of sentences of victims of trafficking sentenced under Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to first offenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong
Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner

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Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1223. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Petrea of the 166th, Prince of the 132nd, Jackson of the 128th and Adesanya of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the 'Georgia Soil Amendment Act of 1976,' so as to provide for a new prohibited act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the 'Georgia Soil Amendment Act of 1976,' so as to provide for a new prohibited act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the 'Georgia Soil Amendment Act of 1976,' is amended by revising Code Section 2-12-79, relating to prohibited acts, as follows:
"2-12-79. It shall be a violation of this article for any person to:
(1) Distribute an unregistered soil amendment; (2) Distribute an unlabeled soil amendment; (3) Distribute a misbranded soil amendment; (4) Distribute an adulterated soil amendment; (5) Fail to comply with a stop sale, use, or removal order; or (6) Fail to submit semiannual reports; or (7) Distribute a soil amendment on a site when:
(A) The owner of such site or the person who has applied a soil amendment on such site is subject to a consent order or an administrative enforcement action of or ongoing investigation by the department or the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; (B) A notice of violation has been issued by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources regarding the contamination of surface water, ground water, or soil on such site as a result of the application of soil amendments; and (C) The department has notified the owner of such site and the person who has applied a soil amendment on such site."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Adeyina
Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner

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Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1231. By Representative Holcomb of the 81st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship and award amount, to allow academically successful students who are concurrently seeking a baccalaureate degree and a first professional degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to allow academically successful students who commence a graduate program at an eligible postsecondary institution within 18 months of earning a baccalaureate degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 20-3-519.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship and award amount, to allow academically

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successful students who are concurrently seeking a baccalaureate degree and a first professional degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to allow academically successful students who commence a graduate program at an eligible postsecondary institution within 18 months of earning a baccalaureate degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to provide for exceptions based on previous participation in the dual enrollment program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 20-3-519.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship and award amount, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) A student may receive the HOPE scholarship until the first of these events: (1)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the The student has earned a baccalaureate or first professional degree. (B)(i) Subject to division (ii) of this subparagraph, the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not apply to any student: (I) Who continuously meets the achievement standards provided for in this Code section while concurrently seeking both a baccalaureate degree and a first professional degree; or (II) Who continuously met the achievement standards provided for in this Code section while earning a baccalaureate degree and who, within 18 months of earning such degree, commences a graduate program at an eligible postsecondary institution, provided that he or she continuously meets such achievement standards. (ii) Notwithstanding any provision of Code Section 20-2-161.3 to the contrary, the number of hours for which a student is eligible to receive the HOPE scholarship for a first professional degree or a graduate degree under division (i) of this subparagraph shall be reduced by the number of hours for which such student received credit for completing one or more postsecondary courses while participating in the dual enrollment program provided for in Code Section 20-2161.3 and the cost of such postsecondary courses was paid for using state funds pursuant to such program;
(2) The student has attempted at any postsecondary institution a total of 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours; or (3) For those students receiving a HOPE scholarship for the first time between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2019, seven years from a student's graduation from high school or the equivalent thereof as determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission in its rules and regulations; provided, however, that for a student who serves in the military during such seven-year period, any such active duty military service shall not count against the seven-year period nor constitute a failure to be enrolled. For those students

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receiving a HOPE scholarship for the first time on or after July 1, 2019, ten years from a student's graduation from high school or the equivalent thereof as determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission in its rules and regulations; provided, however, that for a student who serves in the military during such ten-year period, any such active duty military service shall not count against the ten-year period nor constitute a failure to be enrolled. Any full-time or part-time student receiving a HOPE scholarship and enrolled in an eligible postsecondary institution after June 30, 2019, shall remain eligible for a HOPE scholarship pursuant to this paragraph, provided that such student meets all other eligibility requirements, including, but not limited to, those set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. Students with a disability, as defined in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12102, which prevents or substantially inhibits full-time academic study, may apply to the Georgia Student Finance Commission for a limited waiver from the applicable year limit set forth in this paragraph and request additional time to complete the first to occur of the events set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. Such application for a limited waiver shall be considered and determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission in accordance with its rules and regulations."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong E Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1283. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Smith of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the juvenile code, so as to revise a provision relating to the use of a deadly weapon; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jasperse Jenkins
Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman E Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1312. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Hagan of the 156th and McCollum of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to regulation and taxation of electricity used as motor fuel and electric vehicle charging stations, approved May 2, 2023, (Ga. L. 2023, p. 376/SB 146), so as to extend the effective date of provisions relative to regulative authority of the Department of Agriculture and revenue and taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V

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Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman E Sainz Y Sampson

Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1335. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Rhodes of the 124th, Williams of the 148th, Gaines of the 120th and Washburn of the 144th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to revise staffing requirements for personal care homes, assisted living communities, and memory care centers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to revise staffing requirements for personal care homes, assisted living communities, and memory care

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centers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, is amended in Code Section 31-7-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5) 'Medical alert system' means any device or combination of devices used to detect and immediately communicate that an individual is experiencing a medical emergency. Such device or combination of devices must be approved for their effectiveness by the department in its sole discretion. (6) 'Medical facility' means any licensed general hospital, destination cancer hospital, or specialty hospital, institutional infirmary, public health center, or diagnostic and treatment center. (6)(7) 'Permit' means a permit issued by the department upon compliance with the rules and regulations of the department. (7)(8) 'Provisional permit' means a permit issued on a conditional basis for one of the following reasons:
(A) To allow a newly established institution a reasonable but limited period of time to demonstrate that its operational procedures equal standards specified by the rules and regulations of the department; or (B) To allow an existing institution a reasonable length of time to comply with rules and regulations, provided the institution shall present a plan of improvement acceptable to the department."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 31-7-12, relating to personal care homes, licensure and registration, inspection by local boards, fees, investigations, waiver, variance, or exemption, staffing, training, and financial stability requirements, and certified medication aides, by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) On and after July 1, 2021 2024, personal care homes with 25 or more beds shall be required to meet the following staffing and training requirements:
(1) Ensure that each direct care staff person receives initial and annual training covering topics specified by the department to ensure a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of caring for elderly and disabled adults; and (2) Maintain an average monthly minimum on-site staffing ratio of one direct care staff person for every 15 residents during all waking hours and one direct care staff person for every 20 residents during all nonwaking hours; provided, however, that either such ratio is adequate to meet the needs of the residents; and

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(3) Ensure that no fewer than two on-site administrators or on-site direct care staff persons are present on the premises at all times with at least one staff person on each occupied floor and that person shall be required to remain posted on their designated floor at all times; provided, however, that the staff person posted on the designated floor may move about the premises as necessary if the personal care home has implemented a medical alert system and each resident has been provided a wearable device that connects to such system when activated to alert an administrator or direct care staff person of a medical emergency."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 31-7-12.2, relating to regulation and licensing of assisted living communities, legislative intent, definitions, procedures, and requirements for medication aides, by revising subsection (j) as follows:
"(j) On and after July 1, 2021 2024, all assisted living communities shall be required to meet the following staffing and training requirements:
(1) Ensure that each direct care staff person in the assisted living community receives initial and annual training covering topics specified by the department to ensure a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of caring for elderly and disabled adults; and (2) Maintain the following minimum staffing requirements:
(A) An average monthly minimum on-site staffing ratio of one direct care staff person for every 15 residents during all waking hours and one direct care staff person for every 20 residents during all nonwaking hours; provided, however, that either such ratio is adequate to meet the needs of the residents; (B) At least two on-site direct care staff persons on the premises at all times with at least one direct care staff person per occupied floor and that person shall be required to remain posted on their designated floor at all times; provided, however, that the staff person on the designated floor may move about the premises as necessary if the assisted living community has implemented a medical alert system and each resident has been provided a wearable device that connects to such system when activated to alert an administrator or direct care staff person of a medical emergency; and (C) A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse on-site, as follows:
(i) For assisted living communities with one to 30 residents, a minimum of eight hours per week; (ii) For assisted living communities with 31 to 60 residents, a minimum of 16 hours per week; (iii) For assisted living communities with 61 to 90 residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; or (iv) For assisted living communities with more than 90 residents, a minimum of 40 hours per week."

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SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 31-7-12.4, relating to certificate for operation of memory care center required, staffing and training requirements, other requirements, and regulation, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(c)(1) A memory care center shall meet the following minimum staffing requirements: (A) One dementia trained direct care staff person for every 12 residents on-site during all waking hours and for every 15 residents on-site during all nonwaking hours based on a monthly average; provided, however, that such ratio is adequate to meet the needs of the residents; (B) One registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or certified medication aide on-site or available in the building at all times; (C) Two direct care staff persons on-site at all times, which may include one licensed registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or certified medication aide, if they remain on-site in the memory care center; and (D) One registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse on-site or available in the building at all times as follows: (i) For memory care centers with one to 12 residents, a minimum of eight hours per week; (ii) For memory care centers with 13 to 30 residents, a minimum of 16 hours per week; (iii) For memory care centers with 31 to 40 residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; or (iv) For memory care centers with more than 40 residents, a minimum of 40 hours per week."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor
Roberts Y Romman E Sainz Y Sampson

Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1344. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Silcox of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, so as to allow for certain officials on the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council to be represented by a delegate or agent; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to social services relative to children and adolescents with severe emotional problems, so as to repeal a provision relating to the submission of an annual report by the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, so as to allow for certain officials on the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council to be represented by a delegate or agent; to repeal provisions relating to the formulation and publication of a state plan for disability services; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions relative to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to authorize the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists to waive certain requirements for applicants licensed in other jurisdictions; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services relative to children and adolescents with severe emotional problems, so as to repeal a provision relating to the submission of an annual report by the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, is amended in Code Section 37-2-4, relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, membership, meetings, and obligations, by revising subsection (c) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) Meetings of the council shall be held quarterly, or more frequently, on the call of the chairperson. Meetings of the council shall be held with no less than five days' public notice for regular meetings and with such notice as the bylaws may prescribe for special meetings. Each member shall be given written or electronic notice of all meetings. All meetings of the council shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50. Minutes or transcripts shall be kept of all meetings of the council and shall include a record of the votes of each member, specifying the yea or nay vote or absence of each member, on all questions and matters coming before the council, and minutes or transcripts of each meeting shall be posted on the state agency website of each council member designee. No member may abstain from a vote other than for reasons constituting disqualification to the satisfaction of a majority of a quorum of the council on a recorded vote. Except as provided in subsection (c.1) of this Code section, no No member of the council shall be represented by a delegate or agent. Any member who misses three duly posted meetings of the council over the course of a calendar year shall be replaced by an appointee of the Governor unless the council chairperson officially excuses each such absence. (c.1) The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities, the commissioner of veterans service, the commissioner of early care and learning, the commissioner of community health, the commissioner of public health, the commissioner

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of human services, the commissioner of juvenile justice, the commissioner of corrections, the commissioner of community supervision, the commissioner of community affairs, the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia, the Commissioner of Labor, and the State School Superintendent shall each be authorized to be represented by a delegate or agent at any meeting of the council or subcommittee meeting. Any such delegate or agent shall be counted toward a quorum, shall have all voting privileges as the member's delegate or agent, and shall not be considered an absence of the member."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 37-2-7, relating to formulation and publication of state plan for disability services.
SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions relative to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, is amended by revising Code Section 43-10A-10, relating to licensure without examination, as follows:
"43-10A-10. (a) The board may issue a license without examination to any applicant licensed in a specialty under the laws of another jurisdiction having requirements for licensure in that specialty which are substantially equal to the licensure requirements for that specialty in this state. (b) The board shall be authorized to waive all or a portion of the experience requirements for any applicant licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction who has maintained full licensure in good standing in such jurisdiction for a minimum of two years."
SECTION 4. Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services relative to children and adolescents with severe emotional problems, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 49-5-224, relating to annual report.
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey
Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman E Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

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HB 921. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Bell of the 75th and Neal of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Forest Park to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1140. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Haralson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $10,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4087), as amended, so as to increase the amount of the exemption and repeal a maximum income restriction; to provide for a definition; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1217. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th and Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to restrict and limit the powers of Clayton County to deny county services to a resident of such county on the basis of any private debts owed by the resident to another private party; to recite constitutional authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1230. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Edison, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3751), so as to authorize the municipal court to collect a technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1236. By Representatives New of the 64th, Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st and Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Douglas County, approved April 1, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3606), as amended,

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particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3847), and an Act approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3863), so as to add a third judge for the State Court of Douglas County; to provide for the appointment of the initial additional judge and the election of successors; to provide for terms of office of said additional judge and successors to such judge; to update certain provisions to account for additional judges; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1242. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Bell of the 75th, Holly of the 116th, Burnough of the 77th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Clayton County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1248. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1249. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1250. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain

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senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1273. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Evans County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 1229. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for the sale of property; to provide for penalties; to provide for an independent school system; to provide for public utilities; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for fire and police departments and chiefs thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for prior ordinances and pending matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1052. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Dickey of the 145th, Huddleston of the 72nd, McCollum of the 30th, Meeks of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use property, residential transitional property, application procedures, penalties for breach of covenant, classification on tax digest, and annual report, so as to remove a

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limitation on leased property as to certain entities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use property, residential transitional property, application procedures, penalties for breach of covenant, classification on tax digest, and annual report, so as to remove a limitation on leased property as to certain entities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use property, residential transitional property, application procedures, penalties for breach of covenant, classification on tax digest, and annual report, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Except in the case of the underlying portion of a tract of real property on which is actually located a constructed storm-water wetland, the following additional rules shall apply to the qualification of conservation use property for current use assessment:
(1) When one-half or more of the area of a single tract of real property is used for a qualifying purpose, then such tract shall be considered as used for such qualifying purpose unless some other type of business is being operated on the unused portion; provided, however, that such unused portion must be minimally managed so that it does not contribute significantly to erosion or other environmental or conservation problems. The lease of hunting rights or the use of the property for hunting purposes shall not constitute another type of business. The charging of admission for use of the property for fishing purposes shall not constitute another type of business;
(2)(A) The owner of a tract, lot, or parcel of land totaling less than ten acres shall be required by the tax assessor to submit additional relevant records regarding proof of bona fide conservation use for qualified property that on or after May 1, 2012, is either first made subject to a covenant or is subject to a renewal of a previous covenant. The provisions of this paragraph relating to requiring additional relevant records regarding proof of bona fide conservation use shall not apply to such property if the owner of the subject property provides one or more of the following:

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(i) Proof that such owner has filed with the Internal Revenue Service a Schedule E, reporting farm related income or loss, or a Schedule F, with Form 1040, or, if applicable, a Form 4835, pertaining to such property; (ii) Proof that such owner has incurred expenses for the qualifying use; or (iii) Proof that such owner has generated income from the qualifying use. Prior to a denial of eligibility under this paragraph, the tax assessor shall conduct and provide proof of a visual, on-site inspection of the property. Reasonable notice shall be provided to the property owner before being allowed a visual, on-site inspection of the property by the tax assessor. (B) The owner of a tract, lot, or parcel of land totaling ten acres or more shall not be required by the tax assessor to submit additional relevant records regarding proof of bona fide conservation use for qualified property that on or after May 1, 2012, is either first made subject to a covenant or is subject to a renewal of a previous covenant; (3) No property shall qualify as bona fide conservation use property if such current use assessment would result in any person who has a beneficial interest in such property, including any interest in the nature of stock ownership, receiving in any tax year any benefit of current use assessment as to more than 2,000 acres. If any taxpayer has any beneficial interest in more than 2,000 acres of tangible real property which is devoted to bona fide conservation uses, such taxpayer shall apply for current use assessment only as to 2,000 acres of such land; (4) No property shall qualify as bona fide conservation use property if it is leased to a person or entity which would not be entitled to conservation use assessment. This paragraph shall not apply to a corporation, a partnership, a general partnership, a limited partnership, a limited corporation, or a limited liability company registered with the Secretary of State that meets the following conditions: (A)(i) Its ownership includes one or more natural or naturalized citizens; (ii) It has as its primary purpose the production of agricultural products or timber from or on the land, including, but not limited to, subsistence farming or commercial production; and (iii) It derives 80 percent or more of its gross income from bona fide conservation uses, including earnings on investments directly related to past or future bona fide conservation uses, within this state; or (B) Regarding a limited liability company, at least one member has an ownership interest in the property being leased and would be entitled to conservation use assessment; (5) No property shall qualify as bona fide conservation use property if such property is at the time of application for current use assessment subject to a restrictive covenant which prohibits the use of the property for the specific purpose described in subparagraph (a)(1)(E) of this Code section for which bona fide conservation use qualification is sought; and (6) No otherwise qualified property shall be denied current use assessment on the grounds that no soil map is available for the county in which such property is located; provided, however, that if no soil map is available for the county in which such property

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is located, the owner making an application for current use assessment shall provide the board of tax assessors with a certified soil survey of the subject property unless another method for determining the soil type of the subject property is authorized in writing by such board."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz E Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.

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Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman E Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1116. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Stephens of the 164th, Houston of the 170th, Blackmon of the 146th and Holcomb of the 81st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to extend the sunset date for the historic home portion of the tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to extend a provision for an automatic repeal of such tax credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to extend the sunset dates for the tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to expand the criteria for historic homes to qualify for such credits; to increase the aggregate caps for credits related to historic structures other than historic homes; to provide for a five-year carry-forward period for credits for historic structures other than historic homes; to extend a provision for an automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, is amended by revising Code Section 48-7-29.8, relating to tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures and conditions, and limitations, as follows:

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"48-7-29.8. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Certified rehabilitation' means repairs or alterations to a certified structure which are certified by the Department of Community Affairs as meeting the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation or the Georgia Standards for Rehabilitation as provided by the Department of Community Affairs. (2) 'Certified structure' means a historic building or structure that is located within a national historic district, individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, individually listed in the Georgia Register of Historic Places, or is certified by the Department of Community Affairs as contributing to the historic significance of a Georgia Register Historic District; provided, however, that on and after January 1, 2026, such term, as it relates to historic homes, means a historic building or structure that is certified by the Department of Community Affairs as contributing to the historic significance of a listed National Register Historic District, individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is certified by the Department of Community Affairs as contributing to the historic significance of a listed Georgia Register Historic District, individually listed in the Georgia Register of Historic Places, or designated as a historic property or contributing to a district under local law and certified by the Department of Community Affairs as meeting National Register criteria. (3) 'Historic home' means a certified structure which, or any portion of which is or will, within a reasonable period, be owned and used as the principal residence of the person claiming the tax credit allowed under this Code section. Historic home Such term shall include any structure or group of structures that constitute a multifamily or multipurpose structure, including a cooperative or condominium. If only a portion of a building is used as such person's principal residence, only those qualified rehabilitation expenditures that are properly allocable to such portion shall be deemed to be made to a historic home. (4) 'Qualified rehabilitation expenditure' means any qualified rehabilitation expenditure as defined by Section 47(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and any amount properly chargeable to a capital account expended in the substantial rehabilitation of a structure that by the end of the taxable year in which the certified rehabilitation is completed is a certified structure. This Such term does shall not include the cost of acquisition of the certified structure, the cost attributable to enlargement or additions to an existing building, site preparation, or personal property. (5) 'Substantial rehabilitation' means rehabilitation of a certified structure for which the qualified rehabilitation expenditures, at least 5 percent of which must shall be allocable to the exterior during the 24 month period selected by the taxpayer ending with or within the taxable year, exceed:
(A) For a historic home, the lesser of $25,000.00 or 50 percent of the adjusted basis of the property as defined provided for in subparagraph (a)(1)(B) of Code Section 485-7.2; or, in the case of a historic home located in a target area, $5,000.00; or (B) For any other certified structure, the greater of $5,000.00 or the adjusted basis of the property.

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(6) 'Target area' means a qualified census tract under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, found in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development document number N-94-3821; FR-3796-N-01. (b) A taxpayer shall be allowed a tax credit against the tax imposed by this chapter in the year that the certified rehabilitation is placed in service, which may be up to two years after the end of the taxable year for which the credit was originally reserved: (1) In the case of a historic home, equal to 25 percent of qualified rehabilitation expenditures, except that, in the case of a historic home located within a target area, an additional credit equal to 5 percent of qualified rehabilitation expenditures shall be allowed; and (2) In the case of any other certified structure, equal to 25 percent of qualified rehabilitation expenditures. Qualified rehabilitation expenditures may shall only be counted once in determining the amount of the tax credit available, and more than one entity may shall not claim a credit for the same qualified rehabilitation expenditures. (c)(1) In no event shall credits for a historic home exceed $100,000.00 in any 120 month period. (2) The maximum credit for any other individual certified structure shall be $5 $7.5 million for any taxable year, except in the case that the project creates 200 or more fulltime, permanent jobs or $5 million in annual payroll within two years of the placed in service date, in which case the project is shall be eligible for credits up to $10 $15 million for an individual certified structure. In no event shall more than one application for any individual certified structure under this paragraph be approved in any 120 month period.
(3)(A) Prior to January 1, 2022, in no event shall credits issued under this Code section for projects earning more than $300,000.00 in credits exceed in the aggregate $25 million per calendar year. (B) For calendar year 2022, in no event shall credits issued under this Code section exceed $5 million in aggregate for all projects earning $300,000.00 or less, or $25 million in aggregate for all projects earning more than $300,000.00. (C) For calendar years 2023 and 2024, in In no event shall credits issued under this Code section for historic homes exceed $5 million in aggregate per year. On and after January 1, 2025 2035, no credits shall be issued under this Code section for historic homes. (D)(B) For calendar years 2023 through 2027, in In no event shall credits issued under this Code section for certified structures other than historic homes exceed $30 $60 million in aggregate per year. (E)(C) On and after January 1, 2028 2029, in no event shall credits be issued under this Code section for certified structures other than historic homes. (d)(1) A taxpayer seeking to claim a tax credit under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall submit an application to the commissioner for preapproval of such tax credit. Such application shall include a precertification from the Department of Community Affairs certifying that the improvements to the certified structure are to

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be consistent with the Department of Community Affairs Standards for Rehabilitation. The Department department shall have the authority to require electronic submission of such application in the manner specified by the department. The commissioner shall preapprove the tax credits within 30 days based on the order in which properly completed applications were submitted. In the event that two or more applications were submitted on the same day and the amount of funds available will not be sufficient to fully fund the tax credits requested, the commissioner shall prorate the available funds between or among the applicants. Applications submitted after the annual limitations provided for in paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section have been met shall be given priority the following year. (2) In order to be eligible to receive the credit authorized under subsection (b) of this Code section, a taxpayer must shall attach to the taxpayer's state tax return a copy of the completed certification of the Department of Community Affairs verifying that the improvements to the certified structure are consistent with the Department of Community Affairs Standards for Rehabilitation. (e)(1) If the credit allowed under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section in any taxable year exceeds the total tax otherwise payable by the taxpayer for that taxable year, the taxpayer may apply the excess as a credit for succeeding years until the earlier of:
(A) The full amount of the excess is used; or (B) The expiration of the tenth taxable year after the taxable year in which the certified rehabilitation has been completed. (2) If the credit allowed under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section in any taxable year exceeds the total tax otherwise payable by the taxpayer for that taxable year, the taxpayer may apply the excess as a credit for succeeding years until the earlier of: (A) The full amount of the excess is used; or (B) The expiration of the fifth taxable year after the taxable year in which the certified rehabilitation has been completed. (2)(3) Any tax credits with respect to credits earned by a taxpayer under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section and previously claimed but not used by such taxpayer against its income tax may be transferred or sold in whole or in part by such taxpayer to another Georgia taxpayer, subject to the following conditions: (A) A taxpayer who that makes qualified rehabilitation expenditures may sell or assign all or part of the tax credit that may be claimed for such costs and expenses to one or more entities, but no further sale or assignment of any credit previously sold or assigned pursuant to this subparagraph shall be allowed. All such transfers shall be subject to the maximum total limits provided by subsection (c) of this Code section; (B) A taxpayer who that sells or assigns a credit under this Code section and the entity to which the credit is sold or assigned shall jointly submit written notice of the sale or assignment to the department not later than 30 days after the date of the sale or assignment. The Such notice must shall include:

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(i) The date of the sale or assignment; (ii) The amount of the credit sold or assigned; (iii) The names and federal tax identification numbers of the entity that sold or assigned the credit or part of the credit and the entity to which the credit or part of the credit was sold or assigned; and (iv) The amount of the credit owned by the selling or assigning entity before the sale or assignment and the amount the selling or assigning entity retained, if any, after the sale or assignment; (C) The sale or assignment of a credit in accordance with this Code section does shall not extend the period for which a credit may be carried forward and does shall not increase the total amount of the credit that may be claimed. After an entity claims a credit for eligible costs and expenses, another entity may shall not use the same costs and expenses as the basis for claiming a credit; (D) Notwithstanding the requirements of this subsection, a credit earned or purchased by, or assigned to a partnership, limited liability company, Subchapter 'S' corporation, or other pass-through entity may be allocated to the partners, members, or shareholders of that entity and claimed under this Code section in accordance with the provisions of any agreement among the partners, members, or shareholders of that entity and without regard to the ownership interest of the partners, members, or shareholders in the rehabilitated certified structure, provided that the entity or person that claims the credit must shall be subject to Georgia tax; and (E) Only a taxpayer who earned a credit, and no subsequent good faith transferee, shall be responsible in the event of a recapture, reduction, disallowance, or other failure related to such credit. (3)(4) No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability. (f) In the case of any rehabilitation which may reasonably be expected to be completed in phases set forth in architectural plans and specifications completed before the rehabilitation begins, a 60 month period may be substituted for the 24 month period provided for in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (g)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (h) of this Code section, in the event a tax credit under this Code section has been claimed and allowed the taxpayer, upon the sale or transfer of the certified structure, the taxpayer shall be authorized to transfer the remaining unused amount of such credit to the purchaser of such certified structure. If a historic home for which a certified rehabilitation has been completed by a nonprofit corporation is sold or transferred, the full amount of the credit to which the nonprofit corporation would be entitled if taxable shall be transferred to the purchaser or transferee at the time of sale or transfer. (2) Such purchaser shall be subject to the limitations of subsection (e) of this Code section. Such purchaser shall file with such purchaser's tax return a copy of the approval of the rehabilitation by the Department of Community Affairs as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section and a copy of the form evidencing the transfer of the tax credit.

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(3) Such purchaser shall be entitled to rely in good faith on the information contained in and used in connection with obtaining the approval of the credit including, without limitation, the amount of qualified rehabilitation expenditures. (h)(1) If an owner other than a nonprofit corporation sells a historic home within three years of receiving the credit, the seller shall recapture the credit to the Department of Revenue as follows:
(A) If the property is sold within one year of receiving the credit, the recapture amount will shall equal the lesser of the credit or the net profit of the sale; (B) If the property is sold within two years of receiving the credit, the recapture amount will shall equal the lesser of two-thirds of the credit or the net profit of the sale; or (C) If the property is sold within three years of receiving the credit, the recapture amount will shall equal the lesser of one-third of the credit or the net profit of the sale. (2) The recapture provisions of this subsection shall not apply to a sale resulting from the death of the owner. (i)(1) In the event that a taxpayer claims the tax credit under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section and leases such certified structure, the department shall aggregate all total sales tax receipts from the certified structure. (2) Any taxpayer claiming credits under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall report to the department the average full-time employees employed at the certified structure. A full-time employee for the purposes of this Code section shall mean a person who works a job that requires 30 or more hours per week. Such reports must shall be submitted to the department for five calendar years following the year in which the credit is claimed by the taxpayer. (3) In the event that a taxpayer claims the tax credit under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section and leases such certified structure, the department shall aggregate all total full-time employees at the certified structure. (j) Notwithstanding Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, the department shall furnish a report to the chairperson of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the chairperson of the Senate Finance Committee by June 30 of each year. Such report shall contain the total sales tax collected in the prior calendar year and the average number of full-time employees at the certified structure and the total value of credits claimed for each taxpayer claiming credits under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (k) The tax credit allowed under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, and any recaptured tax credit, shall be allocated among some or all of the partners, members, or shareholders of the entity owning the project in any manner agreed to by such persons, whether or not such persons are allocated or allowed any portion of any other tax credit with respect to the project. (l) The Department of Community Affairs and the Department of Revenue shall prescribe such regulations as may be appropriate to carry out the purposes of this Code section.

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(m) The Department of Community Affairs shall report, on an annual basis, on the overall economic activity, usage, and impact to the state from the rehabilitation of eligible properties for which credits provided by this Code section have been allowed. (n) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved by operation of law on December 31, 2027 2034."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025, and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after such date.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representatives Beverly of the 143rd and Carson of the 46th were excused from voting on HB 1116.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook

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E Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes N Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman E Sainz Y Sampson

Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 479. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burns of the 23rd and Strickland of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide for applicability of the definition of the term "used, detached catalytic converters" to said article; to remove the exception for used, detached catalytic converters from the application of said article; to provide for certain registration requirements for secondary metals recyclers; to provide for the use of certain registration fees; to provide for records and reporting; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 507. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st, Kennedy of the 18th, Dolezal of the 27th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations and qualified motor vehicles or drivers with proceeds deposited into the general fund, so as to establish an "America First" specialty license plate; to provide for conditions for the production of such license plates; to provide for discontinuing

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the manufacture of such license plates in certain instances; to provide for the disposition of funds to the general fund; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:15 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 616. By Senators Still of the 48th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Esteves of the 6th, Dolezal of the 27th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may provide for the allocation of certain additional penalties and assessments to the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund for the purpose of providing care and rehabilitative and social services to individuals in this state who have been or may be sexually exploited; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1302. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, DeLoach of the 167th, Hugley of the 141st and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of The Honorable Virgil Marcus Jones Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1303. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, DeLoach of the 167th, Hugley of the 141st and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mother Bernice Bacon; and for other purposes.
HR 1304. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Hitchens of the 161st, Jenkins of the 136th, Burns of the 159th and Cannon of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brigadier General John C. "Doc" Bahnsen Jr.; and for other purposes.

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HR 1305. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Williams of the 168th, Jackson of the 128th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samuel L. Dumas; and for other purposes.
HR 1306. By Representative Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ben Massell Dental Clinic; and for other purposes.
HR 1307. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dave Cobb; and for other purposes.
HR 1308. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Wiedower of the 121st, Rhodes of the 124th, Frye of the 122nd and Williams of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Dooley; and for other purposes.
HR 1309. By Representative Lupton of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Brenda Grissom for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1310. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Lewis-Ward of the 115th and Thomas of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alexis Harris; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

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SB 503. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Summers of the 13th, Dolezal of the 27th, Ginn of the 47th, Harbison of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to amend Chapter 41, relating to residential and general contractors; to rename the general contractor license as a commercial general contractor license and to make conforming amendments throughout; to change certain provisions relating to the membership, qualifications, terms, and meetings of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HR 854. By Representatives Huddleston of the 72nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Collins of the 71st and Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Keith Jackson and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
PART I WHEREAS, Mr. Keith Jackson was born on October 28, 1928, in Carrollton, Georgia, the beloved son of Polly Jackson and grandson of Jeff and Margaret Robison; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Roopville High School, where he played on the school's state championship basketball team, Mr. Jackson served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Marines; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson brought games alive for viewers and listeners of college and professional football, college and professional basketball, major league baseball, auto racing, and the Olympics; and
WHEREAS, his talent was recognized with an Emmy award and he has been inducted into two sportscasting hall of fames; and
WHEREAS, over the years, Mr. Jackson became known as the voice of football with several of his unique phrases still used in sports broadcasting today, including "Whoa Nellie" and the "Big House" to refer to Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor and "the granddaddy of them all" to refer to the Rose Bowl; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART II WHEREAS, Mr. Charlie Curry, Sr., has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Curry graduated from Randolph County High School and attended Georgia Southwestern University and the University of Georgia before obtaining a graduate degree from Louisiana State University; and
WHEREAS, he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced by his superlative service on the Shellman City Council and Randolph County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, a community banker for over 50 years, Mr. Curry served as chairman and president of First State Bank of Randolph County and as founder and director of Flint Community Bank; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were instrumental to the Cuthbert Rotary Club, the Community Bankers Association of Georgia, the Georgia Bankers Association, and the Randolph Southern School; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.

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PART III WHEREAS, Georgia is composed of miles of rural landscape, historic small towns, and abundant agricultural operations; and
WHEREAS, the promotion of agritourism represents a readily available and effective tool to spur economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Grown Trail: 98 Association, Inc., has been formed to promote, preserve, and develop regional agritourism from Homer to Comer in the three-county corridor of Banks, Jackson, and Madison Counties that are traversed by Georgia Highway 98; and
WHEREAS, the portions of State Route 98 to be included in the Georgia Grown Trail: 98 wind through three counties with miles of family owned farms, unique lodging, u-pick farms, farm stands, hands-on educational farm experiences, farm-to-table restaurants, and establishments dedicated to preserving and sharing local recipes, traditions, and timehonored progressive crop and farming techniques; and
WHEREAS, dedication of this route as a scenic highway will promote economic wellbeing through agritourism.
PART IV WHEREAS, Representative Maretta Mitchell Taylor has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Muscogee County; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Williams H. Spencer High School, Representative Taylor earned a bachelor's degree from Albany State College and a master's degree from Indiana University; and
WHEREAS, she diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state and uplifting the minds of the next generation as evidenced dramatically by her 30 years of public service as an educator and media specialist; and
WHEREAS, Representative Taylor was the first African American woman elected to House District 94 for the Georgia House of Representatives and served on the Muscogee County Election and Voter Registration Board; and
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WHEREAS, Representative Taylor was recognized with numerous honors and awards, including the 2000 Legislature Appreciation Award from the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care, the Legacy of Leadership Award and Outstanding Legislator of the Year for 2000 from the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, and the Rosa Parks Award from Columbus PUSH; and
WHEREAS, she was an active member of numerous organizations, including the Albany State National Alumni Association, Assault on Illiteracy, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Columbus Georgia Chapter Links, Inc., Compatibles Social Club, Georgia Heart Fund Drive, Springer Children's Theater, and the United Negro College Fund Committee; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in her memory.
PART V WHEREAS, Representative Calvin Smyre has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Representative Smyre graduated from high school in Frankfurt, Germany, and earned a bachelor's degree from Fort Valley University; and
WHEREAS, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1975, where his leadership, diplomacy, and friendship were treasured by his colleagues and his experience and vision earned him the title as Dean of the House; and
WHEREAS, for nearly five decades Representative Smyre led the Georgia House of Representatives as a consensus builder, helping to usher life changing legislation to passage and broker compromise on ground breaking issues; and
WHEREAS, over the years he has held numerous leadership roles outside of the State Capitol, including with Fort Valley State Board of Trustees, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Columbus Medical Center Board of Trustees, Columbus Metro Urban League, Liberty Theater Cultural Center, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, the Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials, and the Democratic Party at the county, state, and national level; and
WHEREAS, Representative Smyre's tireless dedication to others has been recognized with numerous awards, including two time National Legislator of the Year by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Humanitarian of the Year by the National Council of Black Women, and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Unity Award from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, to name just a few; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in his honor.
PART VI WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr., has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Flippin was called by the Lord over 30 years ago to lead the congregation of The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, over the past three decades leading The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, Reverend Flippin has established numerous programs and workshops which have improved the spiritual and educational growth of the church and the surrounding community, including annual holiday giving drives, NAACP partnerships, self-help programs, Alcoholics Anonymous services, HIV/AIDS resources, and COVID-19 testing and vaccinations; and
WHEREAS, under Reverend Flippin's guiding hand, numerous projects have been constructed to help the community, including the Grove Gardens at East Lake, a 70 unit affordable housing community serving seniors; the Grove Farm, a fully functioning and federally designated urban farm created to increase access to fresh produce for low-income members of the community; and the William E. Flippin Family Life Center, which offers a state of the art gymnasium, classrooms, and conference facilities; and
WHEREAS, he is a proud member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and his leadership and guidance have been instrumental to the DeKalb Juvenile Justice Council; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART VII WHEREAS, Deputy Tyee Browne was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Browne diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service as a deputy in Crisp County, Georgia; and
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welfare of others stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Browne made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on July 5, 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the community as a pillar of unwavering courage, integrity, and selflessness in the pursuit of justice; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Browne exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART VIII WHEREAS, Representative Joe Wilkinson has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he plays in leadership in this state and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Representative Wilkinson is a fifth generation Atlantan who graduated from North Fulton High School and the University of Georgia and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Naval Reserve; and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the Georgia General Assembly from 2001 to 2017, representing the citizens of House District 52, and served as chairman of the House Ethics Committee and as a member of the House Economic Development and Tourism, Health and Human Services, Insurance, and Judiciary committees; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the Georgia House of Representatives, Representative Wilkinson ushered several laws to passage, including the creation of the City of Sandy Springs; and
WHEREAS, he has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including The Atlanta Community Food Bank, the Metro Atlanta Crime Commission, USO of Georgia, the Arts Festival of Atlanta, the Tommy Nobis Center, the Georgia Council for International Visitors, Sister Cities International, and Atlanta International Family Services; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an interchange in his honor.
PART IX WHEREAS, Mr. Samuel Thomas Clark has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Clark was born on June 22, 1948, in Dallas, Georgia, and graduated from Hiram High School and attended McKenzie College in Chattanooga, Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, worked for the railroad in Paulding County, and started Clark Ambulance Service in 1985, which he operated for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clark was elected to serve as coroner for Paulding County in 1992 and adeptly served in that role until 2016; and
WHEREAS, in 1997, he established Clark Funeral Home and Chapel and spent decades helping others in their times of grief and providing support and kindness with his unique sense of humor; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART X WHEREAS, Mr. Charles Michael "Mike" Gibbs has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Gilmer County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gibbs was born on June 12, 1951, the beloved son and stepson of Margaret Catherine Green Humphreys and Hunter Thornton Humphreys and son of Vernon Gibbs, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gibbs worked closely with the United States Army and provided superb service in supply chain sales for U.S. Army facilities across the Southeast before becoming the third generational owner of his family's restaurant, Mike's Ellijay Restaurant, which is known for its delicious country cooking, political patrons, and family-like atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative and lengthy service as Chairman of the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority; and
WHEREAS, as a cherished member of his community, Mr. Gibbs will be long be remembered for his sense of humor and quick wit and known by many for his big heart, generosity of spirit, and willingness to help others; and
WHEREAS, he earned high accolades as a multi-sport athlete and a standout football player at Chamblee High School and Murray County High School and was a die-hard fan of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Atlanta Braves; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Clarence Lee "Mutt" Rhodes, Jr., on May 28, 2019; and
WHEREAS, born a natural leader and civil servant, Mr. Rhodes dedicated his life to serving the Siloam community while working as council member from 1960 to 1964 and in 2019 and as mayor from 1964 to 1980 and 1996 to 2018; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, the City of Siloam installed the state's second FHA financed water system and obtained its first fire truck; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rhodes served as an aide to the comptroller and an aide to the Lieutenant Governor for the State of Georgia and on the Greene County Board of Tax Assessors and Board of Tax Equalizer; and
WHEREAS, his leadership was instrumental to numerous organizations, including the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Georgia Area Planning Commission, Greene County Historical Society, Greene County Heart Fund, Greene County Board of Education, Nathaniel Greene Academy Board of Trustees, Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties, Greensboro Lions Club and Jaycees, American Legion, and the Minnie G. Boswell Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Rhodes was an active member of Siloam Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the board of deacons and Sunday school superintendent; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in his memory.
PART XII WHEREAS, Mr. Neal "Waldo" McIntyre, Jr., served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force, enlisting at the age of 18 in 1942; and
WHEREAS, during his twenty-first mission in a B-17 as a technical sergeant and radio operator, his plane was shot down on March 8, 1944, over Berlin, Germany; and
WHEREAS, he was captured by enemy forces after his parachute was entangled in a tree on his descent and became a prisoner of war for 14 months, suffering unimaginable conditions and starvation until the end of the war; and

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WHEREAS, after the war he returned home to Irwinville, Georgia, where he farmed and worked for the U.S. Postal Service; and
WHEREAS, a Purple Heart recipient, Mr. McIntyre's selfless service to this nation and unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States will long be remembered and appreciated; and
WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women, like Mr. McIntyre, who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McIntyre embodied the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XIII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, First Lieutenant Clyde Vernon Moore served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and made the ultimate sacrifice on August 16, 1967, when he was killed during an enemy firefight in Vietnam while protecting his fellow platoon members from an ambush; and
WHEREAS, a native of Irwinville, Georgia, First Lieutenant Moore demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, his selfless service to this nation and unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States will long be remembered and appreciated; and
WHEREAS, First Lieutenant Moore embodied the spirit of service and the will to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XIV WHEREAS, Mr. Percy Scott, Jr., was born on July 6, 1949, in Fairfield, Alabama, and earned a bachelor's degree from Miles College; and

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WHEREAS, after working for Goodwill Industries in Boston, Massachusetts, Mr. Scott became the first black personnel director at Cambridge Hospital before later moving to Georgia and becoming the first black hiring recruiter for Gwinnett County Police, Sheriff, Fire and Emergency Medical and Correctional Departments; and
WHEREAS, in 1990, Mr. Scott was appointed as executive director of the Gwinnett County Human Relations Commission, where he helped create the first Black History exhibit in the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center atrium and diversify the workforce; and
WHEREAS, his tireless dedication was recognized with a 2000 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drum Major for Justice Award; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XV WHEREAS, Mr. Stephen Day was born in Decatur, Georgia, in 1952, and graduated from Georgia Tech's School of Industrial and Systems Engineering; and
WHEREAS, through his company, Day Energy LLC, Mr. Day consulted on biomass energy projects and bought and sold hundreds of thousands of tons of wood waste that was indigenous to Georgia, which provided sustainable carbon neutral fuel for the state; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated member of his community, Mr. Day served on several Gwinnett County school councils, multiple Gwinnett County waste water planning committees, and on the Gwinnett Board of Registration and Elections; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were instrumental to the DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Georgia democratic parties; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Day was an active member and deacon at First Baptist Church of Decatur; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an interchange in his memory.
PART XVI WHEREAS, Mr. Logan James Wade graduated from the Gwinnett County Fire Department and worked at various fire and EMS stations before joining American Medical Response DeKalb County in emergency medical management; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Wade's life was tragically cut short in the line of duty on September 4, 2021, when, deployed as part of hurricane response efforts, his vehicle was struck while attending to a vehicle rendered disabled after the storm; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Wade will long be remembered for his love of cattle farming and cars, and this loyal husband, father, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART XVII WHEREAS, after graduating from Cartersville High School in 1951, Mr. Gene R. Tilley attended the University of Georgia and the Woodrow Wilson School of Law; and
WHEREAS, he worked from a very young age and was cherished by his loved ones as a visionary who could design and build almost anything; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Bartow County, Georgia, Mr. Tilley immersed himself in improving transportation, promoting economic development, providing leadership in banking, and promoting technical schools and colleges; and
WHEREAS, he was cherished by his peers and colleagues for his service as chairman of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce and was highly respected throughout the state by business leaders and elected officials alike for his dedicated work ethic; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Tilley was an active member of Faith United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.

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PART XVIII WHEREAS, Mr. Scot Hudson was born on October 2, 1960, in Douglasville, Georgia, and graduated from Douglas County High School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hudson was a compassionate and generous man who gave his time and talents to others in many ways; and
WHEREAS, he was a proud member of Douglasville Masonic Lodge F.&A.M. #289 and was also a Yaarab Shriner; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hudson was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART XIX NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of U.S. Highway 27 and State Route 5 in Carroll County is dedicated as the Keith Jackson Memorial Intersection "Whoa Nellie."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on U.S. 82 East over the Little Ichawaynochaway Creek in Terrell County is dedicated as the Charlie Curry Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 98 from Sunset Avenue to State Route 164 in Banks, Jackson, and Madison Counties is dedicated as the Georgia Grown Trail: 98.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange at Interstate 85 and Buena Vista Road Interchange in Muscogee County is dedicated as the State Representative Maretta Mitchell Taylor Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of I-185 and Macon Road Interchange in Muscogee County is dedicated as the State Representative Calvin Smyre Interchange.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 260 over Interstate 20 in DeKalb County is dedicated as the Reverend Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr. Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 30 from Mile Marker 7 to Mile Marker 8.7 in Crisp County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Deputy Tyee Browne Memorial 1.7 Miles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange of Interstate 285 and Riverside Drive in Fulton County is dedicated as the Representative Joe Wilkinson Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 6 Business from U.S. Route 278 to Paris Road in Paulding County is dedicated as the Sam Clark Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 282 from Old Highway 5 to Old Tails Creek Road in Gilmer County is dedicated as the Mike Gibbs Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange of Interstate 20 and State Route 77 (Exit 138) in Greene County is dedicated as the Clarence Lee "Mutt" Rhodes, Jr. Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 32 over Big Creek in Irwin County is dedicated as the Neal "Waldo" McIntyre Jr. Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 32 over the Alapaha River in Irwin County is dedicated as the Clyde Vernon Moore Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 113 from Johnson Road to Langley Drive in Gwinnett County is dedicated as the Percy Scott, Jr. Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange of State Route 316 and State Route 120 in Gwinnett County is dedicated as the Stephen Day Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 13 and Thunder Road in Gwinnett County is dedicated as the Logan Wade Memorial Intersection.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 113 from Interstate 75 to U.S. Route 41 in Bartow County is dedicated as the Gene Tilley Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. Route 78 and Rose Avenue in Douglas County is dedicated as the Scot Hudson Memorial Intersection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 125 over Vanceville Road near the Berrien/Tift County line in Berrien County is dedicated as the West Berrien Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Bridge and includes each of the following names: Scott Tucker, Homer Williams, Carroll Purvis, Jerry Castleberry, Derrell Danforth, Charles Nichols, Jimmy Grant, Roger Grant, Roger Walker, Johnny Gaskins, Dalton Purvis, Raliegh Tyson, Dewayne Lovett, Ray Pearson, Fred Ivey, Larry Taylor, James Griffin, Clifton Bryan, Ottis Weeks, Larry Purvis, Howard Womack, and Thomas Lokey.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that Part VIII and the eighth undesignated paragraph of Part XXXII of House Resolution 256, approved May 1, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 219), are hereby repealed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Department of Transportation; to Representative Calvin Smyre; Reverend Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr.; Representative Joe Wilkinson; and to the families of Mr. Keith Jackson; Mr. Charlie Curry, Sr.; Georgia Grown Trail: 98 Association, Inc.; Representative Maretta Mitchell Taylor; Deputy Tyee Browne; Mr. Samuel Thomas Clark; Mr. Charles Michael "Mike" Gibbs; Mr. Clarence Lee "Mutt" Rhodes, Jr.; Mr. Neal "Waldo" McIntyre, Jr.; First Lieutenant Clyde Vernon Moore; Mr. Percy Scott, Jr.; Mr. Stephen Day; Mr. Logan James Wade; Mr. Gene R. Tilley; and Mr. Scot Hudson.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper

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Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes
Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 1164. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Buckner of the 137th, Reese of the 140th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of the Honorable Richard H. Smith and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott

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Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 1215. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Chastain of the 7th, Hatchett of the 155th, Burns of the 159th, Powell of the 33rd and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of the Honorable David E. Ralston and dedicating an interstate connector and bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of the Honorable David E. Ralston and dedicating an interstate connector, bridge, and highway in his memory; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable David E. Ralston was born on March 14, 1954, in Ellijay, Georgia, a distinguished native son of North Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he attended Young Harris College and later earned a bachelor's degree from North Georgia College and State University and earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Speaker Ralston dedicated his life to the service of the citizens of Gilmer and Fannin counties, working to make their lives better in any way he could; and
WHEREAS, he ran a successful law practice providing sound legal advice and counsel in Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia, for more than four decades; and
WHEREAS, in 1992, he began a long and distinguished career in public service when he was elected to the Georgia Senate, where he served three consecutive terms; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, where he was elected Speaker in 2010, a position he held until his untimely death; and
WHEREAS, as Speaker, he shepherded many pieces of legislation beneficial to the citizens of the great State of Georgia through the legislature, including tax relief, criminal justice reform, transportation infrastructure funding modernization, and adoption reform; and
WHEREAS, he had a particular passion for improving the healthcare provided to Georgia's citizens struggling with mental health issues; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2022, he died peacefully at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta surrounded by his beloved wife Sheree; his children, Matt and Elizabeth; and other family members; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interstate connector, bridge, and highway in his memory; and
WHEREAS, his legacy will live on as all who travel such interstate connector, bridge, and highway will see his name forever being recognized.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of State Route 5/McCaysville Bypass in Fannin County is dedicated as the Speaker David E. Ralston Interstate Connector.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the new bridge over the Toccoa/Ocoee River in Fannin County is dedicated as the Speaker David E. Ralston Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of State Route 52 in Gilmer County from Aaron Road west to the Murray County line is dedicated as the Speaker David E. Ralston Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Speaker David E. Ralston Interstate Connector, the Speaker David E. Ralston Memorial Bridge, and the Speaker David E. Ralston Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Speaker David E. Ralston and to the Department of Transportation.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125

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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 1409. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Newton of the 127th and Burns of the 159th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to limit liability for mental health care providers under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to limit liability for punitive damages; to provide for applicability; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to limit liability for mental health care providers under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to limit liability for punitive damages; to provide for applicability; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds that there presently exists a crisis affecting the provision and quality of mental health care services in this state. Hospitals and other health care providers in this state are having increasing difficulty in employing providers, in part due to liability exposure. The result of this crisis is the potential for a diminution of the availability of access to mental health care services and a resulting adverse impact on the health and wellbeing of the citizens of this state.
SECTION 2. Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-1-29.7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Claimant' means a person, including a decedent's estate, who seeks or has sought recovery of damages under this Code section. All persons claiming to have sustained damages as the result of the bodily injury or death of a single person are considered a single claimant. (2) 'Inpatient' means:
(A) A person who is not capable of surviving safely in the community with available resources or supervision from family, friends, or others that has been admitted to a mental health care facility for a short-term or long-term stay:
(i) Due to being a substantial risk of imminent harm to himself or herself or others, as manifested by either recent or past overt acts, or recent or past expressed threats, of violence which present a probability of physical injury to himself or herself or other persons; (ii) For the treatment or rehabilitation of substance abuse due to being incapacitated by substance abuse; or (iii) Due to being unable to care for his or her own physical health and safety so as to create an imminently life-endangering crisis; or (B) A person under the age of 21 in the custody of the Department of Human Services who is not capable of surviving safely in the community with available resources or supervision from family, friends, or others that has been admitted to a mental health care facility for a short-term or long-term stay: (i) Due to being a substantial risk of imminent harm to himself or herself or others, as manifested by either recent or past overt acts, or recent or past expressed threats, of violence which present a probability of physical injury to himself or herself or other persons; (ii) For the treatment or rehabilitation of substance abuse due to being incapacitated by substance abuse; or (iii) Due to being unable to care for his or her own physical health and safety so as to create an imminently life-endangering crisis.

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(3) 'Mental health care' means any care, treatment, service, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, treat, or provide for an individual's mental or emotional illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease. (4) 'Mental health care facility' means any psychiatric or substance abuse program or contracted beds program that primarily serves at least 50 percent Georgia Medicaid and uninsured inpatient patients, any entity that contracts with the Department of Human Services to provide mental health care for individuals under the age of 21 who are in the custody of the Department of Human Services and have been determined by the Department of Human Services to be in need of mental health care, or any entity primarily engaged in providing mental health care to inpatient patients; provided, however, that any such program or entity:
(A) Is open 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day; and (B) Has or is covered by a hospital affiliation agreement with an acute care hospital within a reasonable distance from the facility or the medical staff at the facility have admitting privileges or other acceptable documented arrangements with such hospital to ensure the necessary backup for the facility for medical complications. (5) 'Mental health care liability claim' means a cause of action against a mental health care provider for treatment, lack of treatment, or other claimed departure from accepted standards of mental health care to a claimant that is an inpatient and such departure from standards proximately results in injury to or death of a claimant while in a mental health care facility; provided, however, this term shall not be construed to include a cause of action for injuries arising from criminal acts resulting from negligent hiring or retention by a mental health care facility. (6) 'Mental health care professional' means any person administering mental health care who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law in this state to administer mental health care in the ordinary course of business or the practice of a profession, including, but not limited to: (A) A clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a registered professional nurse and who is recognized by the Georgia Board of Nursing to be engaged in advanced nursing practice as a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health; (B) A clinical social worker authorized to practice under the laws of this state; (C) A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, mental health care aid or technician; (D) A professional counselor authorized to practice under the laws of this state; (E) A psychologist authorized to practice under the laws of this state; and (F) A psychiatrist authorized to practice under the laws of this state. (7) 'Mental health care provider' means: (A) A mental health care professional, or any person acting for any such professional directly related to providing mental health care; (B) A mental health care facility; and (C) Any person providing management or administrative services for:
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(ii) A mental health care facility. (b) In an action involving a mental health care liability claim, no mental health care provider shall be held liable unless it is proven that the mental health care provider's actions showed gross negligence. (c) In an action involving a mental health care liability claim, the court shall instruct the jury to consider, together with all other relevant matters:
(1) Whether the person providing mental health care did or did not have the patient's medical history or was able or unable to obtain a full medical history, including the knowledge of preexisting mental health conditions or illnesses; (2) The presence or lack of a preexisting mental health care provider-patient relationship; (3) The circumstances constituting the provision of mental health care services; and (4) The circumstances surrounding the delivery of the mental health care services. (d) In an action involving a mental health care liability claim arising out of the provision of mental health care, no mental health care provider shall be held liable for punitive damages unless the claimant proves that the actions of such provider showed willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm. (e) This Code section shall apply to causes of action arising on and after July 1, 2024."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tran VACANT 125 VACANT 139
Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1197. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Powell of the 33rd, Greene of the 154th, Jackson of the 128th, Pirkle of the 169th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to expand the revitalization zone tax credits to include rehabilitation of historic residential structures; to authorize the extension of a designation as a revitalization zone; to authorize areas to be designated as revitalization zones more than once; to provide that no new designations or extensions shall be made after a certain date; to provide for information sharing; to extend a provision for an automatic repeal; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper

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E Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis
DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 505. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th, Watson of the 1st, Dolezal of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to revise provisions relating to required publication by

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hospital of certain financial documents on its website; to provide for uniform reporting requirements; to require hospitals to annually provide the Uniform Resource Locator for the webpage containing the financial documents; to provide for increased penalties for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 395. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Watson of the 11th, Walker III of the 20th, Strickland of the 17th and Halpern of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to authorize the possession of opioid antagonists in schools; to define a term; to authorize schools to maintain a stock supply of opioid antagonists; to authorize trained school personnel to administer opioid antagonists and carry opioid antagonists on their person; to provide for immunity; to provide for activation of the emergency medical services system and notification of emergency contacts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1180. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Martin of the 49th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for film, gaming, video, or digital production, so as to revise a definition; to provide for an application requirement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to separate into a new Code section provisions related to tax credits for qualified interactive entertainment production companies; to provide for base investment requirements for a qualified production company to qualify for a credit; to provide for a maximum amount of credits that may be transferred each year; to provide for the implementation of such maximum; to provide for conditions related to transferability of credits; to provide for the circumstances under which a company qualifies for an additional credit; to authorize certain fees; to require companies to pay court costs if the denial of certification is upheld by a court on appeal; to provide for an application requirement; to remove outdated and unnecessary language; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by revising Code Section 48-7-40.26, relating to income tax credits for film, gaming, video, or digital production, as follows:
"48-7-40.26. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Affiliates' means those entities that are included in the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's affiliated group as defined in Section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and all other entities that are directly or indirectly owned 50 percent or more by members of the affiliated group. (2) 'Base investment' means the aggregate funds actually invested and expended by a production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company as production expenditures incurred in this state that are directly used in a state certified production or productions. (3) 'Game platform' means the electronic delivery system used to launch or play an interactive game. (4) 'Game sequel' means an interactive game which builds upon the theme of a previously released interactive game, is distinguished by a new title, and features objectives or characters that are recognizably different from the original game. (5)(3) 'Multimarket commercial distribution' means paid commercial distribution with media buys which extend to markets outside the State of Georgia. (6) 'Prereleased interactive game' means a new game, the offering of an existing game on a new game platform, or a game sequel that is in the developmental stages of production, which may be available to individuals for testing purposes but is not generally made available or distributed to consumers or to the general public.

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(7)(4) 'Production company' means a company, other than a qualified interactive entertainment production company, primarily engaged in qualified production activities which have been approved by the Department of Economic Development. This Such term shall not mean or include any form of business owned, affiliated, or controlled, in whole or in part, by any company or person which is in default on any tax obligation of the state, or a loan made by the state or a loan guaranteed by the state. (8)(5) 'Production expenditures' means:
(A) Preproduction, production, and postproduction expenditures incurred in this state that are directly used in a qualified production activity, including, but not limited to, the following: set construction and operation; wardrobes, make-up, accessories, and related services; costs associated with photography and sound synchronization; expenditures excluding license fees incurred with Georgia companies for sound recordings and musical compositions; sound recording projects used in feature films, series, pilots, or movies; lighting and related services and materials; editing and related services; rental of facilities and equipment; leasing of vehicles; costs of food and lodging; digital or tape editing; film processing; transfers of film to tape or digital format; sound mixing; computer graphics services; special effects services; animation services; total aggregate payroll; airfare, if purchased through a Georgia travel agency or travel company; insurance costs and bonding, if purchased through a Georgia insurance agency; and other direct costs of producing the project in accordance with generally accepted entertainment industry practices. (B) This Such term shall not include:
(i) Postproduction expenditures for footage shot outside the State of Georgia this state, marketing, story rights, or distribution; (ii) Any expenditure for work or services not conducted or rendered in Georgia this state. Expenditures for services not performed at the filming site shall only qualify if the vendor is a Georgia vendor. Expenditures for services conducted or rendered both in Georgia and outside Georgia this state shall only qualify to the extent the service is conducted or rendered in Georgia; (iii) Expenditures for goods that were not purchased or rented or leased in this state from a Georgia vendor. Expenditures for goods shall only qualify to the extent such goods are used in this state. A vendor that acts as a conduit to enable purchases or rentals to qualify that would not otherwise qualify shall not be considered a Georgia vendor with respect to such purchases, rentals, or leases; or (iv) Any transaction subject to taxation imposed by Chapter 8 or 13 of this title for which taxes have not been demonstrably paid. (C) This Such term includes payments to a loan-out company by a production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company that has met its withholding tax obligations as set out below. The production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall withhold Georgia income tax at the rate imposed by subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-21 on all payments to loanout companies for services performed in Georgia. Any amounts so withheld shall be deemed to have been withheld by the loan-out company on wages paid to its

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employees for services performed in Georgia pursuant to Article 5 of this chapter notwithstanding the exclusion provided in subparagraph (K) of paragraph (10) of Code Section 48-7-100. The amounts so withheld shall be allocated to the loan-out company's employees based on the payments made to the loan-out company's employees for services performed in Georgia. For purposes of this chapter, loan-out company nonresident employees performing services in Georgia shall be considered taxable nonresidents and the loan-out company shall be subject to income taxation in the taxable year in which the loan-out company's employees perform services in Georgia, notwithstanding any other provisions in this chapter. Such withholding liability shall be subject to penalties and interest in the same manner as the employee withholding taxes imposed by Article 5 of this chapter and the commissioner shall provide by regulation the manner in which such liability shall be assessed and collected. (D) Production expenditures by a production company shall be subject to any limitations or reductions imposed by subsection (l) (k) of this Code section. (9)(6) 'Qualified Georgia promotion' means a qualified promotion of this state approved by the Department of Economic Development consisting of a: (A) Qualified movie production which includes a five-second long static or animated logo that promotes Georgia in the end credits before the below-the-line crew crawl for the life of the project and which includes a link to Georgia on the project's web page; (B) Qualified TV production which includes an embedded five-second long Georgia promotion during each broadcast worldwide for the life of the project and which includes a link to Georgia on the project's web page; or (C) Qualified music video which includes the Georgia logo at the end of each video and within online promotions; or (D) Qualified interactive game which includes a 15 second long Georgia advertisement in units sold and embedded in online promotions. (10) 'Qualified interactive entertainment production company' means a company that: (A) Maintains a business location physically located in Georgia;
(B)(i) Through December 31, 2017, in the calendar year directly preceding the start of the taxable year of the qualified interactive entertainment production company, had a total aggregate payroll of $500,000.00 or more for employees working within the state; or (ii) On or after January 1, 2018, had a total aggregate payroll of $250,000.00 or more for employees working within the state in the taxable year the qualified interactive entertainment production company claims the tax credits; (C) Has gross income less than $100 million for the taxable year; and (D) Is primarily engaged in qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment which have been approved by the Department of Economic Development.

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This term shall not mean or include any form of business owned, affiliated, or controlled, in whole or in part, by any company or person which is in default on any tax obligation of the state, or a loan made by the state or a loan guaranteed by the state. (11)(7) 'Qualified production activities' means the production of new film, video, or digital projects produced in this state and approved by the Department of Economic Development as state certified productions, including only the following: feature films, series, pilots, movies for television, televised commercial advertisements, and music videos, interactive entertainment, or prereleased interactive games. Such activities term shall include projects recorded in this state, in whole or in part, in either short or long form, animation and music, fixed on a delivery system which includes without limitation film, videotape, computer disc, laser disc, and any element of the digital domain, from which the program is viewed or reproduced, and which is intended for multimarket commercial distribution via theaters, video on demand, direct to DVD, digital platforms designed for the distribution of interactive games, licensing for exhibition by individual television stations, groups of stations, networks, advertiser supported sites, cable television stations, or public broadcasting stations. Such term shall not include the coverage of news or athletic events, local interest programming, instructional videos, corporate videos, any project that is not intended for multimarket commercial distribution, or any project not shot, recorded, or originally created in Georgia. (12)(8) 'Resident' means an individual as designated pursuant to paragraph (10) of Code Section 48-7-1, as amended. (13)(9) 'State certified production' means a production engaged in qualified production activities which have been approved by the Department of Economic Development in accordance with regulations promulgated pursuant to this Code section. In the instance of a 'work work for hire' hire in which one production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company hires another production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company to produce a project or contribute elements of a project for pay, the hired company shall be considered a service provider for the hiring company, and the hiring company shall be entitled to the film tax credit allowed under this Code section. (14)(10) 'Total aggregate payroll' means the total sum expended by a production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company on salaries paid to employees working within this state in a state certified production or productions. For purposes of this paragraph:
(A) With respect to a single employee, the portion of any salary which exceeds $500,000.00 for a single production shall not be included when calculating total aggregate payroll; and (B) All payments to a single employee and any legal entity in which the employee has any direct or indirect ownership interest shall be considered as having been paid to the employee and shall be aggregated regardless of the means of payment or distribution.

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(c) For any production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates that invest in a state certified production approved by the Department of Economic Development and whose average annual total production expenditures in this state did not exceed $30 million for 2002, 2003, and 2004, there shall be allowed an income tax credit against the tax imposed under this article. The tax credit under this subsection shall be allowed if the base investment by a production company and its affiliates that invest in state certified productions in this state equals or exceeds $500,000.00 for qualified production activities a single state certified production or $10 million for all state certified productions, except that any qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed the tax credit under this subsection if the base investment in this state equals or exceeds $250,000.00 for qualified production activities on or after January 1, 2018, and shall be calculated as follows:
(1) The production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed a tax credit equal to 20 percent of the base investment in this state; and
(2)(A) The production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed an additional tax credit equal to 10 percent of such base investment, as determined as a result of the audit required by subsection (k) of this Code section, if the qualified production activity includes a qualified Georgia promotion. Such additional tax credit shall be allowed for any qualified production that includes a qualified Georgia promotion upon its release to the general public. In lieu of the inclusion of the Georgia promotional logo, the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company may offer alternative marketing opportunities to be evaluated by the Department of Economic Development to ensure that they offer equal or greater promotional value to the State of Georgia. The Department of Economic Development shall electronically certify to the Department of Revenue when the requirements of this subparagraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section have been met. state certified production meets at least four of the following criteria:
(i) At least 50 percent of the number of crew members performing services in this state are Georgia residents; (ii) At least 50 percent of the total number of vendors providing goods or services in this state are Georgia vendors; (iii) It incurs at least $30 million of production expenditures in this state; (iv) At least 50 percent of its photography days occur in one or more counties that have been underutilized by production companies as determined by the Department of Economic Development; (v) At least 50 percent of its total photography days in studio facilities are in studio facilities in this state, including, but not limited to, soundstages and backlots, or the company or its affiliates:
(I) Make capital improvements to a studio facility in this state that are in a form and manner approved by the Department of Economic Development based on the value of the capital improvements relative to the amount of tax credit sought; or

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(II) Enters into a lease of at least five years in duration with a studio facility in this state with at least 100,000 square feet of production space, including, but not limited to, soundstages, backlots, and production offices; (vi) The company agrees to contract with Georgia vendors for 20 percent of such production's postproduction expenditures or contracts with Georgia vendors for 20 percent of such production's visual effects expenditures; (vii) The company participates in or supports at least one Georgia workforce development program, including, but not limited to, a Georgia Film Academy program; (viii) It includes a qualified Georgia promotion, or the company engages in alternative marketing opportunities approved by the Department of Economic Development based on a determination that such activities offer promotional value to the state equal to or greater than the promotional value of a qualified Georgia promotion; or (ix) The company contracts for the recording in Georgia of elements of the state certified production's music score or one or more songs included in the state certified production's soundtrack, licenses music from a Georgia resident or company doing business in Georgia, or contracts with one or more Georgia residents for the composition or performance of music for incorporation into the state certified production's music score or one or more songs included into the state certified production's soundtrack. (B) The Department of Economic Development shall prepare an annual report detailing the alternative marketing opportunities it has approved under the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. The report shall include, but not be limited to: (i) The goals and strategy behind each alternative marketing opportunity approved pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (ii) The names of all production companies approved by the Department of Economic Development to provide alternative marketing opportunities; (iii) The estimated value to the state of each approved alternative marketing opportunity compared to the estimated value of the Georgia promotional logo; and (iv) The names of all production companies who that chose to include the Georgia promotional logo in their final production instead of offering the state an alternative marketing proposal. The report required under this paragraph subparagraph shall be completed no later than January 1 of each year and presented to each member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, and the Governor. (C) The additional percentage of tax credit allowed by this paragraph and by paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not be allowed to a production company for any qualified production activity or state certified production that has not been commercially distributed in multiple markets.

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(D) The additional percentage of tax credit that is allowed by this paragraph and by paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not be issued final certification pursuant to subsection (l) (k) of this Code section unless and until the state certified production has been commercially distributed in multiple markets within five years of the date that the project was first certified by the Department of Economic Development. (3) The base investment and the amount of the credit allowed by this subsection and by subsection (d) of this Code section with respect to a production company shall be subject to the limitations of and any reductions required by subsection (l) (k) of this Code section. (d) For any production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates that invest in a state certified production approved by the Department of Economic Development and whose average annual total production expenditures in this state exceeded $30 million for 2002, 2003, and 2004, there shall be allowed an income tax credit against the tax imposed under this article. For purposes of this subsection, the excess base investment in this state is computed by taking the current year production expenditures in a state certified production and subtracting the average of the annual total production expenditures for 2002, 2003, and 2004. The tax credit shall be calculated as follows: (1) If the excess base investment by a production company and its affiliates that invest in state certified productions in this state equals or exceeds $500,000.00 for a single state certified production or $10 million for all state certified productions, or $250,000.00 for qualified interactive entertainment production activities on or after January 1, 2018, the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall be allowed a tax credit of 20 percent of such excess base investment; and (2)(A) The production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall be allowed an additional tax credit equal to 10 percent of the excess base investment, as determined as a result of the audit required by subsection (k) of this Code section, if the qualified production activities include a qualified Georgia promotion. Such additional tax credit shall be allowed for any qualified production that includes a qualified Georgia promotion upon its release to the general public. In lieu of the inclusion of the Georgia promotional logo, the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company may offer marketing opportunities to be evaluated by the Department of Economic Development to ensure that they offer equal or greater promotional value to the State of Georgia state certified production meets at least four of the criteria provided in divisions (c)(2)(A)(i) through (c)(2)(A)(ix). (B) The Department of Economic Development shall prepare an annual report detailing the marketing opportunities it has approved under the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. The report shall include, but not be limited to:
(i) The goals and strategy behind each marketing opportunity approved pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph;

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(ii) The names of all production companies approved by the Department of Economic Development to provide alternative marketing opportunities; (iii) The estimated value to the state of each approved alternative marketing opportunity compared to the estimated value of the Georgia promotional logo; and (iv) The names of all production companies who chose to include the Georgia promotional logo in their final production instead of offering the state an alternative marketing proposal. The report required under this paragraph shall be completed no later than January 1 of each year and presented to each member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, and the Governor. (e)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates exceed $25 million for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and before January 1, 2014. The maximum credit for any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall be $5 million for such taxable year. When the $25 million cap is reached, the tax credit for qualified interactive entertainment production companies shall expire for such taxable years. (2) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014, and before January 1, 2015, the amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not exceed $12.5 million. (3) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, and before January 1, 2016, the amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not exceed $12.5 million. (4) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2016, and before January 1, 2018, the amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not exceed $12.5 million for each taxable year. (5)(A) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, the amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not exceed $12.5 million for each taxable year. (B) Beginning on or after January 1, 2018, qualified interactive entertainment production companies are eligible for tax credits for prereleased interactive game production; provided, however, that such credits shall not be available for a period which exceeds three years. (6) The maximum allowable credit claimed for any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall not exceed $1.5 million in any single year. (7) Qualified interactive entertainment production companies seeking to claim a tax credit under the provisions of this Code section shall submit an application to the commissioner for preapproval of such tax credit. The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations and forms necessary to implement and

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administer the provisions of this Code section. The commissioner shall preapprove the tax credits based on the order in which properly completed applications were submitted. In the event that two or more applications were submitted on the same day and the amount of funds available will not be sufficient to fully fund the tax credits requested, the commissioner shall prorate the available funds between or among the applicants. (8) No qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed to claim an amount of tax credits under this Code section for any single year in excess of its total aggregate payroll expended to employees working within this state for the calendar year that the qualified interactive entertainment production company claims the tax credits. Any amount in excess of such limit shall not be eligible for carry forward to the succeeding years' tax liability, nor shall such excess amount be eligible for use against the qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103, nor shall such excess amount be assigned, sold, or transferred to any other taxpayer. (9) Before the Department of Economic Development issues its approval to the qualified interactive entertainment production company for the qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment, the qualified interactive entertainment production company must certify to the department that:
(A) The qualified interactive entertainment production company maintains a business location physically located in this state; and (B) The qualified interactive entertainment production company had expended a total aggregate payroll of $500,000.00 or more, or $250,000.00 or more on or after January 1, 2018, for employees working within this state during the taxable year of the qualified interactive entertainment production company. The department shall issue a certification that the qualified interactive entertainment production company meets the requirements of this paragraph; provided, however, that the department shall not issue any certifications before July 1, 2014. The qualified interactive entertainment production company shall provide such certification to the Department of Economic Development. The Department of Economic Development shall not issue its approval until it receives such certification. (10)(A) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2016, the qualified interactive entertainment production company shall report to the Department of Revenue on its Georgia income tax return the monthly average number of full-time employees subject to Georgia income tax withholding for the taxable year as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph. For purposes of this paragraph, a fulltime employee shall mean a person who performs a job that requires a minimum of 35 hours a week, and pays at or above the average wage earned in the county with the lowest average wage earned in this state, as reported in the most recently available annual issue of the Georgia Employment and Wages Averages Report of the Department of Labor. (B) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2016, and before January 1, 2017, the qualified interactive entertainment production company shall report such number for such taxable year and separately for each of the prior two taxable years.

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(C) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, the qualified interactive entertainment production company shall report such number for each respective taxable year. (D) Notwithstanding Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, for such taxable years, the commissioner shall report yearly to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee. The report shall include the name, tax year beginning, and monthly average number of full-time employees for each qualified interactive entertainment production company. The first report shall be submitted by June 30, 2016, and each year thereafter by June 30. (f)(1)(e)(1) Where If the amount of such credit or credits tax credits allowed under this Code section exceeds the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's liability for such taxes owed pursuant to this article in a taxable year, the excess may be taken as a credit against such production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103. Each employee whose employer receives credit against such production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103 shall receive credit against his or her income tax liability under Code Section 48-7-20 for the corresponding taxable year for the full amount which would be credited against such liability prior to the application of the credit provided for in this subsection. Credits against quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103 and credits against liability under Code Section 48-7-20 established by this subsection shall not constitute income to the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company. (2) If a production company and its affiliates, or a qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates, claim the a credit authorized under Code Section 48-7-40, 48-7-40.1, 48-7-40.17, or 48-7-40.18, then the production company and its affiliates, or the qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates, will shall only be allowed to claim the credit authorized under this Code section to the extent that the Georgia resident employees included in the credit calculation authorized under this Code section and taken by the production company and its affiliates, or the qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates, on such tax return under this Code section have been permanently excluded from the credit authorized under Code Section 48-7-40, 48-7-40.1, 48-7-40.17, or 487-40.18. (g)(f) Any tax credits with respect to a state certified production earned by a production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company and previously claimed but not used by such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company against its income tax liability may be transferred or sold in whole or in part by such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company to another Georgia taxpayer,; provided, however, that such transfers and sales shall be subject to the following conditions:

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(1)(A) The total amount of such transfers or sales in a calendar year shall not exceed an amount equal to 2.5 percent of the total budget in the General Appropriations Act as passed and signed into law for the corresponding fiscal year. (B) The Department of Revenue shall issue tax credit certificates that identify the calendar year in which the credit may first be transferred or sold. Such tax credit certificates shall identify the current calendar year as the first year such certificates may be transferred or sold for the amount of credits allowed to be transferred or sold pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. (C) Any tax credit certificates available to be issued by the Department of Revenue in the current calendar year in excess of the amount of credits allowed to be transferred or sold pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be issued and available to be transferred or sold in the next calendar year for which such amount has not been reached in the order in which final certificates were available to be issued by the department but for reaching the annual limit, and the amount of such credit certificates shall count toward the amount of credits allowed to be transferred or sold pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for that year. (D) A production company may elect to not transfer or sell in whole or in part tax credits with respect to a state certified production to another Georgia taxpayer pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section and may use such tax credit in the taxable year it is issued final certification. Tax credits that a production company makes an election to not sell or transfer shall not count toward the maximum amount allowed to be transferred or sold pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. The production company shall make the election on a form and manner provided by the department. (E) A production company may revoke its election under subparagraph (D) of this paragraph at any point during the carry-forward period authorized under subsection (g) of this Code section by submitting a request to the department for the credit certificate to be transferred. The department shall issue a new tax credit certificate providing the first year a transferee may use the tax credit based on the amount of credits allowed to be transferred or sold pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and the remaining carry forward period from the date of issuance of such new certificate. (1)(2) Such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company may make only a single transfer or sale of tax credits earned in a taxable year; provided, however, that the transfer or sale may involve one or more transferees; (2)(3) Such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall submit to the Department of Economic Development and to the Department of Revenue a written notification of any transfer or sale of tax credits within 30 days after the transfer or sale of such tax credits. The notification shall include such production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's tax credit balance prior to transfer, the credit certificate number, the remaining balance after transfer, all tax identification numbers for each transferee, the date of transfer, the

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amount transferred, and any other information required by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Revenue; (3)(4) Failure to comply with this subsection shall result in the disallowance of the tax credit until the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company is in full compliance; (4)(5) The transfer or sale of this tax credit does not extend the time in which such tax credit can be used. The carry-forward period for a tax credit that is transferred or sold shall begin on the date on which the tax credit was originally earned or for a tax credit subject to the provisions of subsection (l) (k) of this Code section, the date on which the final certification for such tax credit was issued pursuant to said subsection; (5)(6) A transferee shall have only such rights to claim and use the tax credit that were available to such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company at the time of the transfer, except for the use of the credit in paragraph (l) (k) of subsection (f) (e) of this Code section. To the extent that such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company did not have rights to claim or use the tax credit at the time of the transfer, the Department of Revenue shall either disallow the tax credit claimed by the transferee or recapture the tax credit from the transferee; provided, however, that the Department of Revenue shall not recapture a tax credit from the transferee if the tax credit was issued a valid final certification pursuant to subsection (l) (k) of this Code section. The transferee's recourse is against such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company; and (6)(7) The transferee must shall acquire the tax credits in this Code section for a minimum of 60 percent of the amount of the tax credits so transferred. (h) The credit granted under this Code section shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to a production company subject to the requirements of subsection (h.1) or (l) of this Code section: (1) The credit may be taken beginning with the taxable year in which the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company has met the investment requirement. For each year in which such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company either claims or transfers the credit, the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall attach a schedule to the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's Georgia income tax return which will set forth the following information, as a minimum:
(A) A description of the qualified production activities, along with the certification from the Department of Economic Development; (B) A detailed listing of the employee names, social security numbers, and Georgia wages when salaries are included in the base investment; (C) The amount of tax credit claimed for the taxable year; (D) Any tax credit previously taken by the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company against Georgia income tax liabilities or the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103;

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(E) The amount of tax credit carried over from prior years; (F) The amount of tax credit utilized by the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company in the current taxable year; and (G) The amount of tax credit to be carried over to subsequent tax years; (2) In the initial year in which the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company claims the credit granted in this Code section, the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall include in the description of the qualified production activities required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection information which demonstrates that the activities included in the base investment or excess base investment equal or exceed $500,000.00 during such year, or $250,000.00 on or after January 1, 2018, for qualified interactive entertainment production companies; and (3) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's income tax liability. Any unused credit amount shall be allowed to be carried forward for five years from the close of the taxable year in which the investment occurred. No such credit shall be allowed the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company against prior years' tax liability. (h.1)(1) For any projects certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2021, the (g)(1) The tax credit provided for in this Code section if covered under the schedule provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (l) of this Code section shall not be allowed, claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner by a production company until final certification is issued pursuant to subsection (l) (k) of this Code section and except under the following conditions and limitations of provided in this subsection. (2) A production company seeking the tax credit allowed by this Code section shall apply for the tax credit in the manner provided by the Department of Revenue within one year from the date that it completes a state certified production. The following information shall be submitted with the application or prior to the commencement of an audit required by subsection (l) (k) of this Code section: (A) A description of the state certified production, along with its certification as a state certified production by the Department of Economic Development; (B) A detailed accounting of all qualified production activities and the attendant production expenditures included in the base investment for the state certified production; (C) A detailed listing of the employee names, social security numbers, and Georgia wages when salaries are included in the base investment; (D) Receipts for tangible personal property included in the base investment as requested by the Department of Revenue or the eligible auditor hired to conduct the audit for the state certified production; (E) Contracts for goods or services included in the base investment as requested by the Department of Revenue or the eligible auditor hired to conduct the audit for the state certified production;

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(F) An Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 completed and issued by each vendor for which expenditures are included in the base investment as requested by the Department of Revenue or the eligible auditor hired to conduct the audit for the state certified production; (G) Notification as provided for in paragraph (7) of subsection (l) (k) of this Code section of any intent to utilize an eligible auditor; (H) A description of the status of the distribution of the state certified production and information related to any qualified Georgia promotion connected with such production; (I) For any projects certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2026, a description of the status of satisfying the requirements of subparagraph (c)(2)(A) or paragraph (2) of subsection (d) if the total amount of the tax credit sought for the state certified production includes the additional credit allowed in subparagraph (c)(2)(A) or paragraph (2) of subsection (d); (I)(J) The total amount of the tax credit sought for the state certified production; and (J)(K) A statement affirming that the contents of the application are true and correct. (3) If a production company is issued final certification of a tax credit pursuant to subsection (l) (k) of this Code section, such tax credit shall be considered earned in the taxable year in which it is issued final certification. (4) For each year in which the production company either claims or transfers the tax credit, the production company shall attach a schedule to the production company's Georgia income tax return which will shall set forth the following information, as a minimum: (A) The amount of tax credit claimed for the taxable year; (B) Any tax credit previously taken by the production company against Georgia income tax liabilities or the production company's quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103; (C) The amount of tax credit carried over from prior years; (D) The amount of tax credit utilized by the production company in the current taxable year; and (E) The amount of tax credit to be carried over to subsequent tax years. (5) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit subject to subsection (l) (k) of this Code section for a taxable year exceed the production company's income tax liability. Any unused credit amount shall be allowed to be carried forward for three years from the close of the taxable year in which the tax credit was issued its final certification pursuant to subsection (l) (k) of this Code section. No such credit shall be allowed the production company against prior years' tax liability. (6) This subsection shall not apply to qualified interactive entertainment production companies. (i)(h)(1) The Department of Economic Development shall: (A) Certify each production that qualifies determine through the promulgation of rules and regulations what projects qualify for the tax credits authorized under

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paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section and paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section.; (B) Establish an approval process for any criteria that requires approval from the Department of Economic Development as provided in divisions (c)(2)(A)(v) and (ix) of this Code section; (C) Submit such certifications and approvals Certification shall be submitted to the state revenue commissioner; and (D) Promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to implement this subsection. (2) The Department of Economic Development may charge reasonable fees associated with the certification process established pursuant to this paragraph. (3) If the Department of Economic Development prevails in court in an appeal of the denial of certification, the production company or interactive entertainment production company shall pay all court costs. (j)(i) The state revenue commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement and administer this Code section. (k)(j) Any production company, except as provided in subsection (l) (k) of this Code section, or qualified interactive entertainment production company claiming, transferring, or selling the tax credit shall be required to reimburse the Department of Revenue for any department initiated audits relating to the tax credit. This subsection shall not apply to routine tax audits of a taxpayer which may include the review of the credit provided in this Code section. (l)(k)(1)(A) For any project certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2021, a tax credit allowed by this Code section to a production company shall not be claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner until the production company applies for the tax credit as provided in subsection (h.1) of this Code section and the department issues a final certification of the tax credit pursuant to this subsection if the total amount of such tax credit sought for the project exceeds $2.5 million. (B) For any project certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2022, a tax credit allowed by this Code section to a production company shall not be claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner until the production company applies for the tax credit as provided in subsection (h.1) of this Code section and the department issues a final certification of the tax credit pursuant to this subsection if the total amount of such tax credit sought for the project exceeds $1.25 million. (C) For any project certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2023, a No tax credit allowed by this Code section to a production company shall not be claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner until the production company applies for the tax credit as provided in subsection (h.1) (g) of this Code section and the department issues a final certification of the tax credit pursuant to this subsection. (2) In accordance with the schedule provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, prior Prior to certifying a tax credit pursuant to this Code section, the Department of Revenue

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shall conduct or cause to be conducted an audit of each tax credit allowed by this Code section by either the department or an independent third party certified by the department in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection as an eligible auditor.
(3)(A) The Department of Revenue shall provide for the certification and decertification of certified public accountants as eligible auditors. (B) To obtain certification as an eligible auditor, an accountant shall:
(i) Register with the department; (ii) Maintain its registration with the Georgia State Board of Accountancy; (iii) Agree to and be capable of completing audits related to this Code section in accordance with this Code section and procedures developed by the department; (iv) Successfully complete all training required by the department; (v) Pay to the department a registration fee that the department shall set in an amount that reflects the expenses incurred by the department as a result of this paragraph; and (vi) Post and maintain any bond that the department establishes may require for each eligible auditor. (C) The Department of Revenue shall decertify an eligible auditor if such auditor: (i) Fails to meet the conditions or comply with the provisions of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; or (ii) Completes an audit and violates the requirements of subparagraph (E) of paragraph (4) of this subsection. (D) The Department of Revenue may decertify an eligible auditor if such auditor fails to complete an audit in accordance with subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), (F), or (G) of paragraph (4) of this subsection or meets any other grounds for decertification as provided in regulations promulgated by the department. (4) Each audit shall: (A) Be completed in accordance with this Code section and procedures developed by the department; (B) Utilize sampling methods that the department may adopt; (C) Follow regulations that shall be published by the department regarding expenditures incurred with related persons or related members as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-7-28.3; (D) Verify each reported expenditure that is included in the audit and identify and exclude each such expenditure that does not fully meet the conditions of this Code section; (E) Exclude any expenditure not submitted with or that was incurred after the application required by subsection (h.1) (g) of this Code section was submitted; (F) Not be performed by an eligible accounting entity that is not determined to be independent as provided in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Code of Professional Conduct with respect to the production company or any of its related persons or related members as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-728.3 or as otherwise provided by the Department of Revenue; and

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(G) Be submitted to the department which shall review the audit, make adjustments as necessary, and issue a final certification to the production company. (5) The Department of Revenue shall: (A) Promulgate rules and regulations and implement this subsection; (B) Publish and regularly update a list of all eligible auditors that a production company may hire to conduct the audit required by this subsection; (C) Publish on its public website the application for certification of eligible auditors as well as all requirements related to certification and conducting an audit pursuant to this subsection; (D) Publish the registration fee required by division (3)(B)(v) of this subsection and any bond required pursuant to division (3)(B)(vi) of this subsection; (E) Determine whether a sampling method shall be used for the audits required by this subsection, the appropriate sample method and size, and if a sampling method is used, ensure that it accurately captures a truly representative sample of all ineligible expenditures across all submitted expenditures and projects the type, rate, and amount of ineligible expenditures across all submitted expenditures; (F) Perform the audit of expenditures when, due to confidentiality of information, the eligible auditor is unable to access necessary information that the department is able access; (G) Review each audit conducted by an eligible auditor, conduct the portions of the audit described in subparagraph (F) of this paragraph, perform additional auditing as necessary, adjust the value of the tax credit as necessary, finalize the audit, and issue the final certification of the tax credit to the taxpayer; and (H) For an audit that it conducts without an eligible auditor, complete the audit, adjust the value of the tax credit as necessary, and issue the final certification of the tax credit to the taxpayer. (6) The production company applying for a final certification of a tax credit pursuant to this subsection shall agree and be required to reimburse the department for all costs incurred by the performance of a related audit, or any portion thereof, including for review of an audit conducted by an eligible auditor, prior to the issuance of such final certification. (7) The cost of any such audit whether conducted in whole or in part by the department, an eligible auditor, or a combination of the two shall be borne by the production company and shall not be included as an expenditure claimed pursuant to this Code section. (8) This subsection shall not apply to qualified interactive entertainment production companies."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-40.37. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Interactive Entertainment Industry Investment Act.'

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(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Affiliates' means those entities that are included in the qualified interactive entertainment production company's affiliated group as defined in Section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and all other entities that are directly or indirectly owned 50 percent or more by members of the affiliated group. (2) 'Base investment' means the aggregate funds actually invested and expended by a qualified interactive entertainment production company as production expenditures incurred in this state that are directly used in a state certified production or productions. (3) 'Game platform' means the electronic delivery system used to launch or play an interactive game. (4) 'Game sequel' means an interactive game which builds upon the theme of a previously released interactive game, is distinguished by a new title, and features objectives or characters that are recognizably different from the original game. (5) 'Multimarket commercial distribution' means paid commercial distribution with media buys which extend to markets outside the State of Georgia. (6) 'Prereleased interactive game' means a new game, the offering of an existing game on a new game platform, or a game sequel that is in the developmental stages of production, which may be available to individuals for testing purposes but is not generally made available or distributed to consumers or to the general public. (7) 'Production expenditures' means: (A) Preproduction, production, and postproduction expenditures incurred in this state that are directly used in a qualified production activity, including, but not limited to, the following: set construction and operation; wardrobes, make-up, accessories, and related services; costs associated with photography and sound synchronization; expenditures excluding license fees incurred with Georgia companies for sound recordings and musical compositions; lighting and related services and materials; editing and related services; rental of facilities and equipment; leasing of vehicles; costs of food and lodging; digital or tape editing; sound mixing; computer graphics services; special effects services; animation services; total aggregate payroll; airfare, if purchased through a Georgia travel agency or travel company; insurance costs and bonding, if purchased through a Georgia insurance agency; and other direct costs of producing the project in accordance with generally accepted interactive entertainment industry practices. (B) Such term shall not include: (i) Postproduction expenditures for footage shot outside this state, marketing, story rights, or distribution; (ii) Any expenditure for work or services not conducted or rendered in Georgia. Expenditures for services not performed at the filming site shall only qualify if the vendor is a Georgia vendor. Expenditures for services conducted or rendered both in and outside this state shall only qualify to the extent the service is conducted or rendered in Georgia; (iii) Expenditures for goods that were not purchased or rented or leased in this state from a Georgia vendor. Expenditures for goods shall only qualify to the extent such

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goods are used in this state. A vendor that acts as a conduit to enable purchases or rentals to qualify that would not otherwise qualify shall not be considered a Georgia vendor with respect to such purchases, rentals, or leases; or (iv) Any transaction subject to taxation imposed by Chapter 8 or 13 of this title for which taxes have not been demonstrably paid. (C) Such term includes payments to a loan-out company by a qualified interactive entertainment production company that has met its withholding tax obligations as provided in this paragraph. The qualified interactive entertainment production company shall withhold Georgia income tax at the rate imposed by subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-21 on all payments to loan-out companies for services performed in Georgia. Any amounts so withheld shall be deemed to have been withheld by the loan-out company on wages paid to its employees for services performed in Georgia pursuant to Article 5 of this chapter notwithstanding the exclusion provided in subparagraph (K) of paragraph (10) of Code Section 48-7-100. The amounts so withheld shall be allocated to the loan-out company's employees based on the payments made to the loan-out company's employees for services performed in Georgia. For purposes of this chapter, loan-out company nonresident employees performing services in Georgia shall be considered taxable nonresidents and the loanout company shall be subject to income taxation in the taxable year in which the loanout company's employees perform services in Georgia, notwithstanding any other provisions in this chapter. Such withholding liability shall be subject to penalties and interest in the same manner as the employee withholding taxes imposed by Article 5 of this chapter, and the commissioner shall provide by regulation the manner in which such liability shall be assessed and collected. (8) 'Qualified Georgia promotion' means a qualified promotion of this state approved by the Department of Economic Development consisting of a qualified interactive game which includes a 15 second long Georgia advertisement in units sold and embedded in online promotions. (9) 'Qualified interactive entertainment production company' means a company that: (A) Maintains a business location physically located in this state; (B) Has a total aggregate payroll of $250,000.00 or more for employees working within the state in the taxable year the qualified interactive entertainment production company claims the tax credits; (C) Has gross income of less than $100 million for the taxable year; and (D) Is primarily engaged in qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment. Such term shall not mean or include any form of business owned, affiliated, or controlled, in whole or in part, by any company or person which is in default on any tax obligation of the state or a loan made by the state or a loan guaranteed by the state. (10) 'Qualified production activities' means the production of new digital projects produced in this state and approved by the Department of Economic Development as state certified productions, including only the following: interactive entertainment or prereleased interactive games. Such term shall include projects created in this state, in

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whole or in part, animation, and music fixed on a delivery system which includes without limitation computer disc, laser disc, and any element of the digital domain and which is intended for multimarket commercial distribution via digital platforms designed for the distribution of interactive games. Such term shall not include any project that is not intended for multimarket commercial distribution or any project not originally created in this state. (11) 'Resident' means an individual as designated pursuant to paragraph (10) of Code Section 48-7-1. (12) 'State certified production' means a production engaged in qualified production activities which have been approved by the Department of Economic Development in accordance with regulations promulgated pursuant to this Code section. In the instance of a work for hire in which one qualified interactive entertainment production company hires another qualified interactive entertainment production company to produce a project or contribute elements of a project for pay, the hired company shall be considered a service provider for the hiring company, and the hiring company shall be entitled to the film tax credit. (13) 'Total aggregate payroll' means the total sum expended by a qualified interactive entertainment production company on salaries paid to employees working within this state in a state certified production or productions. For purposes of this paragraph:
(A) With respect to a single employee, the portion of any salary which exceeds $500,000.00 for a single production shall not be included when calculating total aggregate payroll; and (B) All payments to a single employee and any legal entity in which the employee has any direct or indirect ownership interest shall be considered as having been paid to the employee and shall be aggregated regardless of the means of payment or distribution. (c) For any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates that invest in a state certified production and whose average annual total production expenditures in this state did not exceed $30 million for 2002, 2003, and 2004, there shall be allowed an income tax credit against the tax imposed under this article. The tax credit under this subsection shall be allowed if the base investment in this state equals or exceeds $250,000.00, and shall be calculated as follows: (1) The qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed a tax credit equal to 20 percent of the base investment in this state; and (2)(A) The qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed an additional tax credit equal to 10 percent of such base investment if the qualified production activity includes a qualified Georgia promotion. Such additional tax credit shall be allowed for any qualified production that includes a qualified Georgia promotion upon its release to the general public. In lieu of the inclusion of the Georgia promotional logo, the qualified interactive entertainment production company may offer alternative marketing opportunities to be evaluated by the Department of Economic Development to ensure that they offer equal or greater promotional value to the State of Georgia. The Department of Economic

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Development shall electronically certify to the Department of Revenue when the requirements of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section have been met. (B) The Department of Economic Development shall prepare an annual report detailing the marketing opportunities it has approved under the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. The report shall include, but not be limited to:
(i) The goals and strategy behind each marketing opportunity approved pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (ii) The names of all qualified interactive entertainment production companies approved by the Department of Economic Development to provide alternative marketing opportunities; (iii) The estimated value to the state of each approved alternative marketing opportunity compared to the estimated value of the Georgia promotional logo; and (iv) The names of all qualified interactive entertainment production companies who chose to include the Georgia promotional logo in their final production instead of offering the state an alternative marketing proposal. The report required under this paragraph shall be completed no later than January 1 of each year and presented to each member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, and the Governor. (d) For any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates that invest in a state certified production and whose average annual total production expenditures in this state exceeded $30 million for 2002, 2003, and 2004, there shall be allowed an income tax credit against the tax imposed under this article. For purposes of this subsection, the excess base investment in this state is computed by taking the current year production expenditures in a state certified production and subtracting the average of the annual total production expenditures for 2002, 2003, and 2004. The tax credit shall be calculated as follows: (1) If the excess base investment in this state equals or exceeds $250,000.00, the qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall be allowed a tax credit of 20 percent of such excess base investment; and (2)(A) The qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall be allowed an additional tax credit equal to 10 percent of the excess base investment if the qualified production activities include a qualified Georgia promotion. Such additional tax credit shall be allowed for any qualified production that includes a qualified Georgia promotion upon its release to the general public. In lieu of the inclusion of the Georgia promotional logo, the qualified interactive entertainment production company may offer marketing opportunities to be evaluated by the Department of Economic Development to ensure that they offer equal or greater promotional value to the State of Georgia.

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(B) The Department of Economic Development shall prepare an annual report detailing the marketing opportunities it has approved under the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. The report shall include, but not be limited to:
(i) The goals and strategy behind each marketing opportunity approved pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (ii) The names of all production companies approved by the Department of Economic Development to provide alternative marketing opportunities; (iii) The estimated value to the state of each approved alternative marketing opportunity compared to the estimated value of the Georgia promotional logo; and (iv) The names of all production companies who chose to include the Georgia promotional logo in their final production instead of offering the state an alternative marketing proposal. The report required under this paragraph shall be completed no later than January 1 of each year and presented to each member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, and the Governor. (e)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates exceed $12.5 million for each taxable year. (2) Qualified interactive entertainment production companies are eligible for tax credits for prereleased interactive game production; provided, however, that such credits shall not be available for a period which exceeds three years. (3) The maximum allowable credit claimed for any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall not exceed $1.5 million in any single year. (4) Qualified interactive entertainment production companies seeking to claim a tax credit under the provisions of this Code section shall submit an application to the commissioner for preapproval of such tax credit. The commissioner shall preapprove the tax credits based on the order in which properly completed applications were submitted. In the event that two or more applications were submitted on the same day and the amount of funds available will not be sufficient to fully fund the tax credits requested, the commissioner shall prorate the available funds between or among the applicants. (5) No qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed to claim an amount of tax credits under this Code section for any single year in excess of its total aggregate payroll expended to employees working within this state for the calendar year that the qualified interactive entertainment production company claims the tax credits. Any amount in excess of such limit shall not be eligible for carry forward to the succeeding years' tax liability, nor shall such excess amount be eligible for use against the qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103, nor shall such excess amount be assigned, sold, or transferred to any other taxpayer.

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(6) Before the Department of Economic Development issues its approval to the qualified interactive entertainment production company for the qualified production activities, the qualified interactive entertainment production company shall certify to the department that:
(A) The qualified interactive entertainment production company maintains a business location physically located in this state; and (B) The qualified interactive entertainment production company had expended a total aggregate payroll of $250,000.00 or more for employees working within this state during the taxable year of the qualified interactive entertainment production company. The department shall issue a certification that the qualified interactive entertainment production company meets the requirements of this paragraph. The qualified interactive entertainment production company shall provide such certification to the Department of Economic Development. The Department of Economic Development shall not issue its approval until it receives such certification. (7)(A) The qualified interactive entertainment production company shall report to the Department of Revenue on its Georgia income tax return the monthly average number of full-time employees subject to Georgia income tax withholding for the taxable year as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. For purposes of this paragraph the term, 'full-time employee' means a person who performs a job that requires a minimum of 35 hours a week and receives compensation at or above the average wage earned in the county with the lowest average wage earned in this state as reported in the most recently available annual issue of the Georgia Employment and Wages Averages Report of the Department of Labor. (B) The qualified interactive entertainment production company shall report such number for each respective taxable year. (C) Notwithstanding Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, for such taxable years, the commissioner shall report yearly to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee. Such report shall include the name, tax year beginning, and monthly average number of full-time employees for each qualified interactive entertainment production company and shall be submitted by June 30 each year. (f)(1) If the amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section exceeds the qualified interactive entertainment production company's liability for taxes owed under this article in a taxable year, the excess may be taken as a credit against such qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103. Each employee whose employer receives credit against such qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103 shall receive credit against his or her income tax liability under Code Section 48-7-20 for the corresponding taxable year for the full amount which would be credited against such liability prior to the application of the credit provided for in this subsection. Credits against quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103 and credits against liability under Code Section 48-7-20

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established by this subsection shall not constitute income to the qualified interactive entertainment production company. (2) If a qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates claim the credit authorized under Code Section 48-7-40, 48-7-40.1, 48-7-40.17, or 48-740.18, then the qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall only be allowed to claim the credit authorized under this Code section to the extent that the Georgia resident employees included in the credit calculation authorized under this Code section and taken by the qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates on such tax return under this Code section have been permanently excluded from the credit authorized under Code Section 48-7-40, 48-740.1, 48-7-40.17, or 48-7-40.18. (g) Any tax credits with respect to a state certified production earned by a qualified interactive entertainment production company and previously claimed but not used by such qualified interactive entertainment production company against its income tax may be transferred or sold in whole or in part by such qualified interactive entertainment production company to another Georgia taxpayer, subject to the following conditions: (1) Such qualified interactive entertainment production company may make only a single transfer or sale of tax credits earned in a taxable year; provided, however, that the transfer or sale may involve one or more transferees; (2) Such qualified interactive entertainment production company shall submit to the Department of Economic Development and to the Department of Revenue a written notification of any transfer or sale of tax credits within 30 days after the transfer or sale of such tax credits. The notification shall include such qualified interactive entertainment production company's tax credit balance prior to transfer, the credit certificate number, the remaining balance after transfer, all tax identification numbers for each transferee, the date of transfer, the amount transferred, and any other information required by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Revenue; (3) Failure to comply with this subsection shall result in the disallowance of the tax credit until the qualified interactive entertainment production company is in full compliance; (4) The transfer or sale of this tax credit does not extend the time in which such tax credit can be used. The carry-forward period for a tax credit that is transferred or sold shall begin on the date on which the tax credit was originally earned; (5) A transferee shall have only such rights to claim and use the tax credit that were available to such qualified interactive entertainment production company at the time of the transfer, except for the use of the credit in paragraph (1) of subsection (f) of this Code section. To the extent that such qualified interactive entertainment production company did not have rights to claim or use the tax credit at the time of the transfer, the Department of Revenue shall either disallow the tax credit claimed by the transferee or recapture the tax credit from the transferee. The transferee's recourse is against such qualified interactive entertainment production company; and

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(6) The transferee shall acquire the tax credits in this Code section for a minimum of 60 percent of the amount of the tax credits so transferred. (h) The credit granted under this Code section shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations: (1) The credit may be taken beginning with the taxable year in which the qualified interactive entertainment production company has met the investment requirement. For each year in which such qualified interactive entertainment production company either claims or transfers the credit, the qualified interactive entertainment production company shall attach a schedule to the qualified interactive entertainment production company's Georgia income tax return which shall set forth the following information, as a minimum:
(A) A description of the qualified production activities, along with the certification from the Department of Economic Development; (B) A detailed listing of the employee names, social security numbers, and Georgia wages when salaries are included in the base investment; (C) The amount of tax credit claimed for the taxable year; (D) Any tax credit previously taken by the qualified interactive entertainment production company against Georgia income tax liabilities or the qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103; (E) The amount of tax credit carried over from prior years; (F) The amount of tax credit utilized by the qualified interactive entertainment production company in the current taxable year; and (G) The amount of tax credit to be carried over to subsequent tax years; (2) In the initial year in which a qualified interactive entertainment production company claims the credit granted in this Code section, the qualified interactive entertainment production company shall include in the description of the qualified production activities required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection information which demonstrates that the activities included in the base investment or excess base investment equal or exceed $250,000.00; and (3) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the qualified interactive entertainment production company's income tax liability. Any unused credit amount shall be allowed to be carried forward for five years from the close of the taxable year in which the investment occurred. No such credit shall be allowed the qualified interactive entertainment production company against prior years' tax liability. (i)(1) The Department of Economic Development shall: (A) Certify each production that qualifies for the tax credits authorized under this Code section; (B) Submit such certifications to the commissioner; and (C) Promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to implement this subsection. (2) The Department of Economic Development may charge reasonable fees associated with the certification process established pursuant to this paragraph.

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(j) The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement and administer this Code section. (k) No qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed a credit under this Code section and Code Section 48-7-40.26 in the same year."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2026, and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after such date.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Carson of the 46th was excused from voting on HB 1180.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard
Gladney Y Glaize

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong E Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye N Olaleye Y Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A

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Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Greene E Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor N Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 131, nays 34.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 28th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Open Rule

HR 901 HR 902 HR 1133

Clark, Mr. Darrell Lee; compensate (Substitute)(App-Dempsey-13th) Watkins, Mr. Joseph Samuel; compensate (App-Dempsey-13th) Congress; pass Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023; urge (Hth-Mitchell-88th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 56 HB 267 HB 349

Education; grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards killed in the line of duty; provisions (Substitute) (HEd-Petrea-166th) Income tax; failure of employers to comply with revenue provisions regarding employees; authorize private causes of action for equitable relief (Substitute)(Judy-Smith-18th)(Rules Committee Substitute LC 48 1263S) Barbers and cosmetologists; repeal Chapter 10 and enact a new chapter that reorganizes, modernizes, and clarifies current regulation (Substitute) (RegI-Williams-168th)

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HB 426 HB 663 HB 844 HB 1075 HB 1105
HB 1112 HB 1123
HB 1125 HB 1233 HB 1239 HB 1274 HB 1294
HB 1314 HB 1318 HB 1326 HB 1341 HB 1361 HB 1363 HB 1371 HB 1407 HB 1410

Elections; retention and preservation of ballots and other election documents; revise provisions (Substitute)(GAff-Blackmon-146th) No Patient Left Alone Act; enact (Substitute)(Hth-Hatchett-155th) Practice of Nutrition and Dietetics Act; enact (Substitute)(PH-Ehrhart-36th) Notaries public; state agencies shall accept certain notarial acts performed in another state; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Hilton-48th) The Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024; enact (Substitute)(PS&HS-Petrea-166th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 47 2985S) Elections; remove Secretary of State from State Election Board; attach to State Accounting Office (GAff-Leverett-123rd) Handicapped persons; require establishment of an Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team in each judicial circuit (Substitute)(JudyNC-Barrett-24th) Labor and industrial relations; phase out payment of subminimum wage to persons with disabilities (I&L-Cooper-45th) Fire departments; authorize levy and collection of extraterritorial taxes and fees (GAff-Hitchens-161st) Motor vehicles; operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Collins-71st) State veterinary education; student loan forgiveness program; provide limits (HEd-Huddleston-72nd) Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties for projects relating to natural gas facilities; authorize (NR&E-Pirkle-169th) Health; designate emergency medical services, including ambulance service, as an essential service (Substitute)(Hth-Romman-97th) Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee; repeal Chapter 10 of Title 28 (Substitute)(GAff-Holcomb-81st) Crimes and offenses; Schedule I, Schedule III, and Schedule IV controlled substances; provide certain provisions (Hth-Stephens-164th) State symbols; white shrimp as official state crustacean; designate (SRules-Sainz-180th) Crimes and offenses; distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; prohibit (Substitute)(JudyNC-Thomas-21st) State employees' health insurance plan; drugs dispensed for selfadministration; provisions (Substitute)(Hth-Mathiak-74th) Torts; clarify liability regarding third-party criminal activity; provisions (Judy-Burchett-176th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 44 2795S) Local government; establishing service delivery strategies; revise provisions (Substitute)(GAff-LaHood-175th) State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Act; enact (B&FAO-Efstration-104th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 55 0274S)

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HR 780

Only citizens of the United States have right to vote in elections in Georgia; clarify - CA (Judy-Petrea-166th)

Structured Rule

HB 1031 Ad valorem tax; property; provide mandatory reappraisal of parcels (Substitute)(W&M-Washburn-144th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1341. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, DeLoach of the 167th, Townsend of the 179th, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate white shrimp as the official state crustacean; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner

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Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1023. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Crowe of the 118th, Silcox of the 53rd, Hilton of the 48th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to match the rate of the tax imposed on corporations to that imposed on individual taxpayers; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to repeal the corporate net worth tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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 match the rate of the income tax imposed on corporations to that imposed

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on individual taxpayers; to extend the time within which a corporation shall not be subject to penalty due to late filing; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising subsection (a) and division (b)(7)(C)(ii) of Code Section 48-7-21, relating to taxation of corporations, as follows:
"(a) Every domestic corporation and every foreign corporation shall pay annually an income tax equivalent to 5.75 percent of on its Georgia taxable net income at the same rate of the tax imposed on individuals under subsection (a.1) of Code Section 48-7-20 for the corresponding taxable year. Georgia taxable net income of a corporation shall be the corporation's taxable income from property owned or from business done in this state. A corporation's taxable income from property owned or from business done in this state shall consist of the corporation's taxable income as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, with the adjustments provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section and allocated and apportioned as provided in Code Section 48-7-31."
"(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, an electing Subchapter 'S' corporation, with respect to a taxable period, shall pay an income tax equivalent to 5.75 percent of on its net income at the same rate of the tax imposed on individuals under subsection (a.1) of Code Section 48-7-20 for the corresponding taxable year as computed pursuant to this Code section, and allocated and apportioned pursuant to Code Section 48-7-31, for such taxable period, and such shareholders shall not recognize their respective share of the portion of income on which tax was actually paid pursuant to this subparagraph."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-23, relating to taxation of partnerships, computation of net income, disallowance of charitable contributions, individual liability of partners, individual returns of distributive shares, taxable years, and elections, as follows:
"(3) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, an electing partnership with respect to a taxable period shall pay an income tax equivalent to 5.75 percent of on its net income at the same rate of the tax imposed on individuals under subsection (a.1) of Code Section 48-7-20 for the corresponding taxable year as computed pursuant to this Code Section 48-7-23, and allocated and apportioned pursuant to Code Section 48-731, for such taxable period, and such partners shall not recognize their respective share of the portion of income on which tax was actually paid pursuant to this subsection."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 48-7-57, relating to penalty for failure to file timely return, rate, maximum, failure due to reasonable cause, reduction of tax due by partial payment, credit, or other penalty, and applicability of federal return extension to state return, as follows:
"(d)(1) No penalty due to late filing shall be incurred by a taxpayer if the taxpayer attaches to his the state return a copy of an approved extension of time within which to file his the federal income tax return which has been granted by the Internal Revenue Service and also files his the state return within the period of time specified in the extension or, for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, in the case of a corporate taxpayer, within the period of time specified in the extension, plus one month. In such instances, the taxpayer need not apply to the commissioner for an extension of time within which to file his the state return. (2) Nothing in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall allow a taxpayer to defer payment of a corporate income tax liability beyond the original due date provided for in Code Section 48-7-56."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz E Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore N Bell Y Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Panitch Paris
N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts N Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 138, nays 28.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HR 302. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Burchett of the 176th, Hagan of the 156th, Lim of the 98th and Cameron of the 1st:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appropriation of funds received from certain legal judgments or settlements; to revise the disposition of excess, changed, or unanticipated federal funding allocated to the state; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appropriation of funds received from certain legal judgments or settlements; to revise the disposition of excess, changed, or unanticipated federal funding allocated to the state; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article III, Section IX, Paragraph II of the Constitution is amended by revising subparagraph (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) The General Assembly shall annually appropriate those state and federal funds necessary to operate all the various departments and agencies. The General Assembly shall appropriate all moneys and funds derived from any legal judgments awarded to the state on or after January 1, 2025, and any legal settlements entered into by the state or on its behalf on or after January 1, 2025. (2) To the extent that federal funds received by the state for any program, project, activity, purpose, or expenditure are changed by federal authority or exceed the amount or amounts appropriated in the general appropriations Act or supplementary appropriation appropriations Act or Acts, or are not anticipated, such excess, changed, or unanticipated federal funds in excess of $75 million shall be continually appropriated by the General Assembly through one or more methods or manners that shall be prescribed by general law or held in the state treasury to be appropriated by the General Assembly through a supplementary appropriations Act or Acts. are hereby continually appropriated for the purposes authorized and directed by the federal government in making the grant. In those instances where the conditions under which the federal funds have been made available do not provide otherwise, federal funds shall first be used to replace state funds that were appropriated to supplant federal funds in the same state fiscal year. (3) The fiscal year of the state shall commence on the first day of July of each year and terminate on the thirtieth of June following."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to ensure that all proceeds from legal judgments or settlements and unanticipated changes to federal funding in excess of $75 million are appropriated by the General Assembly?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes."

All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If

such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz E Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett
Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings N Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum N McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance N Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 6.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 1105. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Collins of the 71st, Bonner of the 73rd, Dunahoo of the 31st, Barton of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to require the commissioner of corrections to report certain information regarding the immigration status, offenses, and home countries of persons who are confined under the authority of the Department of Corrections; to provide for standard procedures for intake and booking of aliens and foreign nationals; to provide for quarterly reports by

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jailers regarding foreign born inmates; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal authorities on the enforcement of immigration laws; to require law enforcement agencies to apply to enter memorandums of understanding with federal authorities to enforce federal immigration and customs laws and the detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens; to provide penalties for noncompliance; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of jails, so as to provide for standard procedures for intake and booking of aliens and foreign nationals; to provide for penalties; to require sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to honor immigration detainer requests issued by the Department of Homeland Security; to provide a definition; to provide for quarterly reports by jailers regarding foreign born inmates; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "The Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024."
SECTION 2. Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by revising Code Section 35-1-17, relating to local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration laws, as follows:
"35-1-17. (a) Legislative intent. It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage require Georgia law enforcement officials to work in conjunction with federal immigration authorities and to utilize all resources made available by the federal government to assist state and local law enforcement officers in the enforcement of the immigration laws of this state and of the United States.

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(b) Cooperation with federal authorities. (1) To the extent authorized by federal law, state and local government employees, including law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys, shall be authorized to send, receive, and maintain information relating to the immigration status of any individual as reasonably needed for public safety purposes. Except as provided by federal law, such employees shall not be prohibited from receiving or maintaining information relating to the immigration status of any individual or sending or exchanging such information with other federal, state, or local governmental entities or employees for official public safety purposes.; (2) State and local When eligible, local agencies shall be required to apply for, and such agencies as well as state agencies are authorized to enter into memorandums of understanding and agreements with the United States Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other federal agency for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration and customs laws and the detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens and the immigration status of any person in this state. A peace officer acting within the scope of his or her authority under any such memorandum of understanding, agreement, or other authorization from the federal government shall have the power to arrest, with probable cause, any person suspected of being an illegal alien.; (3) Except as provided by federal law, no state or local agency or department shall be prohibited from utilizing available federal resources, including data bases, equipment, grant funds, training, or participation in incentive programs for any public safety purpose related to the enforcement of state and federal immigration laws.; and (4) When reasonably possible, applicable state agencies shall consider incentive programs and grant funding for the purpose of assisting and encouraging state and local agencies and departments to enter into agreements with federal entities and to utilize federal resources consistent with the provisions of this Code section.
(c) Authority to transport illegal aliens. If a state or local law enforcement officer has verification that a person is an illegal alien, then such officer shall be authorized to securely transport such illegal alien to a federal facility in this state or to any other temporary point of detention and to reasonably detain such illegal alien when authorized by federal law. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges. (d) Authority to arrest illegal aliens. When authorized by federal law, a state or local law enforcement officer shall be authorized to arrest any person based on such person's status as an illegal alien or for a violation of any federal immigration law. (e) Immunity. A law enforcement officer or government official or employee, acting in good faith to enforce immigration laws pursuant to an agreement with federal authorities to collect or share immigration status information, or to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions.

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(f)(1) Any sheriff's office or law enforcement agency of a local governing body that acts in violation of this Code section shall be subject to the withholding of state funding or state administered federal funding other than funds to provide services specified in subsection (d) of Code Section 50-36-1. As a condition of funding to a local governing body, the Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Transportation, or any other state agency that provides funding to local governing bodies shall require certification pursuant to Code Section 50-36-4 as proof of compliance with this Code section. (2) All funding withheld from a sheriff's office pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection for a violation of this Code section shall be remitted to the county, and any funds received by such sheriff's office from any source other than funds appropriated by the county shall be remitted to the county. The county shall not be penalized for having funding withheld from the sheriff's office conducting acts in violation of this Code section."
SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of jails, is amended by revising Code Section 42-4-14, relating to "illegal alien" defined and determination of nationality and verification of lawful admission of person confined in a jail facility, as follows:
"42-4-14. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of the federal immigration law Immigration and Nationality Act. (b) When any person is confined, for any period, in the jail of a county or municipality or a jail operated by a regional jail authority in compliance with Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, a reasonable effort shall be made to determine the nationality of the person so confined. (c) When any foreign national is confined, for any period, in a county or municipal jail, a reasonable effort shall be made to verify that such foreign national has been lawfully admitted to the United States and, if lawfully admitted, that such lawful status has not expired. If verification of lawful status cannot be made from documents in the possession of the foreign national, verification shall be made within 48 hours through a query to the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) of the United States Department of Homeland Security or other office or agency designated by the federal government. If the foreign national is determined to be an illegal alien lawful admission and current lawful status of the foreign national is not confirmed, the keeper of the jail jailer or other officer shall notify the United States Department of Homeland Security, or other office or agency designated for notification by the federal government.
(d)(1)(A) Suspected foreign nationals admitted to the jail shall be positively identified and processed into the facility unless the individual's status as consular officer or diplomat is verified.

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(B) When a suspected foreign national is admitted into the jail, the booking officer shall obtain at least one of the following documents from the individual:
(i) A Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security; (ii) A valid, unexpired passport indicating that a visa was issued; (iii) A permanent resident alien card Form 551; (iv) A valid Nexus card; (v) A valid global entry identification card issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security; or (vi) A valid passport indicating the bearer is a citizen of a country participating in a visa waiver program administered by the United States Department of State. (C) If a suspected foreign national does not produce a copy of one of the documents set forth in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, or if verification of any such document is required, the jail's shift supervisor shall contact the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security or the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security in Atlanta, Georgia, for a determination of the nationality and immigration status of the suspected foreign national. (D) Foreign nationals shall be admitted, classified, and housed in the same manner as all other inmates of the jail. (E) If a newly admitted inmate claims to be a consular officer or to have diplomatic status, the jail officer shall obtain the inmate's personal identification. (F) If an inmate described in subparagraph (E) of this paragraph is unable to produce the proper credentials or verification of diplomatic status as required, the jail officer shall contact the United States Department of State during its normal working hours or the Command Center of the Office of Security of the United States Department of State outside of such working hours to request verification of the inmate's status as a consular officer or of other diplomatic status. (G) Once an inmate's status is verified as a consular officer or diplomat, he or she shall be immediately released. (2)(A) Foreign nationals shall be admitted to the jail pursuant to standard admissions procedures. (B) In the event of a failure of communication between jail staff and an inmate as a result of language, the jailer shall contact an interpreter to assist with the booking and identification process. (C) The booking jail officer shall determine the nationality of each arrestee received by the jail. If jail staff suspects the inmate is a foreign national, jail staff shall ask the inmate to provide documentation that he or she lawfully entered the United States and that such lawful status is still valid. (D) If the inmate is unable to provide documentation indicating their lawful status, jail staff shall contact the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security to determine the inmate's lawful status in the United States.

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(E) If the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security responds to contact pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph with a message to contact them for instructions on procuring an immigration detainer for the inmate and the inmate is still in custody, the inmate shall not be released until after such contact is made. If the inmate has already been released prior to such notification from the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the jail officer shall advise the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security of such fact. (F) Responses of illegal status shall be automatically forwarded to the local United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security by the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security. Inmates who the jail officer suspects to be illegal aliens shall not be detained solely because of the unavailability of after hours contact information. (G) An inmate identified as an illegal alien shall not be detained on the basis of being an illegal alien unless the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security or the local United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security specifically provides written instructions for detaining such inmate as an illegal alien. The existence of an arrest warrant shall be verified with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security within 24 hours of the placement of the immigration detainer. (H) Inmates shall be held no longer than 48 hours pursuant to an immigration detainer or an immigration warrant, unless such warrant is signed by a federal judge or federal magistrate. An immigration warrant signed by any immigration official other than a federal judge or federal magistrate shall be treated as an immigration detainer. If an immigration warrant signed by a federal judge or federal magistrate is not received by the jail officer within 48 hours, or if United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security officials do not take custody of the inmate within 48 hours, the inmate shall be eligible for release from the jail's custody. (I) Suspected illegal aliens with immigration detainers issued for more than 48 hours shall not be released from custody without prior supervisor approval. (J) This subsection does not relieve the jail officer of the requirement to notify the appropriate consulate of foreign nationals. (K) It shall be the duty of the jail officer to maintain in each inmate's file a record of all communications with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to deny a person bond or from being released from confinement when such person is otherwise eligible for release; provided, however, that, upon verification that any person confined in a jail is an illegal alien, such person may be detained, arrested, and transported as authorized by state and federal law. (e) The Georgia Sheriffs Association shall prepare and issue guidelines and procedures used to comply with the provisions of this Code section (f)(1) It shall be unlawful for any jailer to violate any provision of this Code section.

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(2) A first violation of this Code section shall be considered a violation of oath of office. A person found guilty of a second or subsequent violation of this Code section shall be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"42-4-16. (a) As used in this Code section, 'immigration detainer request' means a federal government request to a local entity to maintain temporary custody of an alien, including a United States Department of Homeland Security Form I-247 document or a similar successor form. (b) All sheriffs, jailers, and deputies who have custody of a person who is subject to an immigration detainer request issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall:
(1) Comply with, honor, and fulfill any request made in the immigration detainer request provided by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and (2) Inform the person identified in the immigration detainer request that the person is being held pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (c) A sheriff, jailer, or deputy shall not be required to perform a duty imposed by subsection (b) of this Code section with respect to a person who has provided proof that he or she is a citizen of the United States. Such proof may include: (1) A driver's license or identification card issued pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 40; or (2) Government issued identification issued by the federal government or another state.
42-4-17. (a) Jailers shall at least quarterly prepare a report to be posted on the website of the jurisdiction of each such jailer and on the website of the Georgia Sheriff's Association regarding his or her jail, and such report shall include regarding the most recent quarter:
(1) The total number of inmates booked into the jail; (2) The total number of foreign born inmates included in the total provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection; (3) The total number of inquiries made to the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) of the United States Department of Homeland Security or any other federal agency inquiring about the immigration status or prior arrests of foreign born inmates; (4) The total number of responses from the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security or any other federal agency inquiring about the immigration status or prior arrests of foreign born inmates; (5) The total number of responses as provided for in paragraph (4) of this subsection that indicate a foreign born inmate to be unlawfully within the United States;

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(6) Any information about the inmate's lawful entry into the United States, including the date of entry and visa type if the length of the inmate's stay in the United States is not authorized by his or her visa; (7) The number of immigration detainers issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security for prisoners in the jail; and (8) A statement by the jailer verifying that all requirements of subsection (d) of Code Section 42-4-14 have been complied with and that the jail is in compliance with all applicable law. (b) Jailers shall be subject to prosecution pursuant to Code Section 16-10-20 for violations of this Code section."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal authorities on the enforcement of immigration laws; to require law enforcement agencies to apply to enter memorandums of understanding with federal authorities to enforce federal immigration and customs laws and the detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens; to provide penalties for noncompliance; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of jails, so as to provide for standard procedures for intake and booking of aliens and foreign nationals; to provide for penalties; to require sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to honor immigration detainer requests issued by the Department of Homeland Security; to provide a definition; to provide for quarterly reports by jailers regarding foreign born inmates; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "The Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024."
SECTION 2. Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by revising Code Section 35-1-17, relating to local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration laws, as follows:
"35-1-17. (a) Legislative intent. It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage require Georgia law enforcement officials to work in conjunction with federal immigration authorities and to utilize all resources made available by the federal government to assist state and local law enforcement officers in the enforcement of the immigration laws of this state and of the United States. (b) Cooperation with federal authorities.
(1) To the extent authorized by federal law, state and local government employees, including law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys, shall be authorized to send, receive, and maintain information relating to the immigration status of any individual as reasonably needed for public safety purposes. Except as provided by federal law, such employees shall not be prohibited from receiving or maintaining information relating to the immigration status of any individual or sending or exchanging such information with other federal, state, or local governmental entities or employees for official public safety purposes.; (2) State and local When eligible, local agencies shall be required to apply for, and such agencies as well as state agencies are authorized to enter into memorandums of understanding and agreements with the United States Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other federal agency for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration and customs laws and the detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens and the immigration status of any person in this state. A peace officer acting within the scope of his or her authority under any such memorandum of understanding, agreement, or other authorization from the federal government shall have the power to arrest, with probable cause, any person suspected of being an illegal alien.; (3) Except as provided by federal law, no state or local agency or department shall be prohibited from utilizing available federal resources, including data bases, equipment, grant funds, training, or participation in incentive programs for any public safety purpose related to the enforcement of state and federal immigration laws.; and (4) When reasonably possible, applicable state agencies shall consider incentive programs and grant funding for the purpose of assisting and encouraging state and local agencies and departments to enter into agreements with federal entities and to utilize federal resources consistent with the provisions of this Code section.

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(c) Authority to transport illegal aliens. If a state or local law enforcement officer has verification that a person is an illegal alien, then such officer shall be authorized to securely transport such illegal alien to a federal facility in this state or to any other temporary point of detention and to reasonably detain such illegal alien when authorized by federal law. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges. (d) Authority to arrest illegal aliens. When authorized by federal law, a state or local law enforcement officer shall be authorized to arrest any person based on such person's status as an illegal alien or for a violation of any federal immigration law. (e) Immunity. A law enforcement officer or government official or employee, acting in good faith to enforce immigration laws pursuant to an agreement with federal authorities to collect or share immigration status information, or to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions.
(f)(1) Any sheriff's office or law enforcement agency of a local governing body that acts in violation of this Code section shall be subject to the withholding of state funding or state administered federal funding other than funds to provide services specified in subsection (d) of Code Section 50-36-1. As a condition of funding to a local governing body, the Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Transportation, or any other state agency that provides funding to local governing bodies shall require certification pursuant to Code Section 50-36-4 as proof of compliance with this Code section. (2) A county shall not be penalized for having funding withheld from a sheriff's office conducting acts in violation of this Code section."
SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of jails, is amended by revising Code Section 42-4-14, relating to "illegal alien" defined and determination of nationality and verification of lawful admission of person confined in a jail facility, as follows:
"42-4-14. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of the federal immigration law Immigration and Nationality Act. (b) When any person is confined, for any period, in the jail of a county or municipality or a jail operated by a regional jail authority in compliance with Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, a reasonable effort shall be made to determine the nationality of the person so confined. (c) When any foreign national is confined, for any period, in a county or municipal jail, a reasonable effort shall be made to verify that such foreign national has been lawfully admitted to the United States and, if lawfully admitted, that such lawful status has not expired. If verification of lawful status cannot be made from documents in the possession

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of the foreign national, verification shall be made within 48 hours through a query to the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) of the United States Department of Homeland Security or other office or agency designated by the federal government. If the foreign national is determined to be an illegal alien lawful admission and current lawful status of the foreign national is not confirmed, the keeper of the jail jailer or other officer shall notify the United States Department of Homeland Security, or other office or agency designated for notification by the federal government.
(d)(1)(A) Suspected foreign nationals admitted to the jail shall be positively identified and processed into the facility unless the individual's status as consular officer or diplomat is verified. (B) When a suspected foreign national is admitted into the jail, the booking officer shall obtain at least one of the following documents from the individual:
(i) A Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security; (ii) A valid, unexpired passport indicating that a visa was issued; (iii) A permanent resident alien card Form 551; (iv) A valid Nexus card; (v) A valid global entry identification card issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security; or (vi) A valid passport indicating the bearer is a citizen of a country participating in a visa waiver program administered by the United States Department of State. (C) If a suspected foreign national does not produce a copy of one of the documents set forth in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, or if verification of any such document is required, the jail's shift supervisor shall contact the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security or the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security in Atlanta, Georgia, for a determination of the nationality and immigration status of the suspected foreign national. (D) Foreign nationals shall be admitted, classified, and housed in the same manner as all other inmates of the jail. (E) If a newly admitted inmate claims to be a consular officer or to have diplomatic status, the jail officer shall obtain the inmate's personal identification. (F) If an inmate described in subparagraph (E) of this paragraph is unable to produce the proper credentials or verification of diplomatic status as required, the jail officer shall contact the United States Department of State during its normal working hours or the Command Center of the Office of Security of the United States Department of State outside of such working hours to request verification of the inmate's status as a consular officer or of other diplomatic status. (G) Once an inmate's status is verified as a consular officer or diplomat, he or she shall be immediately released. (2)(A) Foreign nationals shall be admitted to the jail pursuant to standard admissions procedures.

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(B) In the event of a failure of communication between jail staff and an inmate as a result of language, the jailer shall contact an interpreter to assist with the booking and identification process. (C) The booking jail officer shall determine the nationality of each arrestee received by the jail. If jail staff suspects the inmate is a foreign national, jail staff shall ask the inmate to provide documentation that he or she lawfully entered the United States and that such lawful status is still valid. (D) If the inmate is unable to provide documentation indicating their lawful status, jail staff shall contact the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security to determine the inmate's lawful status in the United States. (E) If the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security responds to contact pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph with a message to contact them for instructions on procuring an immigration detainer for the inmate and the inmate is still in custody, the inmate shall not be released until after such contact is made. If the inmate has already been released prior to such notification from the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the jail officer shall advise the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security of such fact. (F) Responses of illegal status shall be automatically forwarded to the local United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security by the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security. Inmates who the jail officer suspects to be illegal aliens shall not be detained solely because of the unavailability of after hours contact information. (G) An inmate identified as an illegal alien shall not be detained on the basis of being an illegal alien unless the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security or the local United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security specifically provides written instructions for detaining such inmate as an illegal alien. The existence of an arrest warrant shall be verified with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security within 24 hours of the placement of the immigration detainer. (H) Inmates shall be held no longer than 48 hours pursuant to an immigration detainer or an immigration warrant, unless such warrant is signed by a federal judge or federal magistrate. An immigration warrant signed by any immigration official other than a federal judge or federal magistrate shall be treated as an immigration detainer. If an immigration warrant signed by a federal judge or federal magistrate is not received by the jail officer within 48 hours, or if United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security officials do not take custody of the inmate within 48 hours, the inmate shall be eligible for release from the jail's custody. (I) Suspected illegal aliens with immigration detainers issued for more than 48 hours shall not be released from custody without prior supervisor approval. (J) This subsection does not relieve the jail officer of the requirement to notify the appropriate consulate of foreign nationals.

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(K) It shall be the duty of the jail officer to maintain in each inmate's file a record of all communications with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to deny a person bond or from being released from confinement when such person is otherwise eligible for release; provided, however, that, upon verification that any person confined in a jail is an illegal alien, such person may be detained, arrested, and transported as authorized by state and federal law. (e) The Georgia Sheriffs Association shall prepare and issue guidelines and procedures used to comply with the provisions of this Code section (f)(1) It shall be unlawful for any jailer to violate any provision of this Code section. (2) A person found guilty of a first violation of this Code section shall be punished for a misdemeanor. A person found guilty of a second or subsequent violation of this Code section shall be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"42-4-16. (a) As used in this Code section, 'immigration detainer request' means a federal government request to a local entity to maintain temporary custody of an alien, including a United States Department of Homeland Security Form I-247 document or a similar successor form. (b) All sheriffs, jailers, and deputies who have custody of a person who is subject to an immigration detainer request issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall:
(1) Comply with, honor, and fulfill any request made in the immigration detainer request provided by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and (2) Inform the person identified in the immigration detainer request that the person is being held pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (c) A sheriff, jailer, or deputy shall not be required to perform a duty imposed by subsection (b) of this Code section with respect to a person who has provided proof that he or she is a citizen of the United States. Such proof may include: (1) A driver's license or identification card issued pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 40; or (2) Government issued identification issued by the federal government or another state.
42-4-17. (a) Jailers shall at least quarterly prepare a report to be posted on the website of the jurisdiction of each such jailer and on the website of the Georgia Sheriff's Association regarding his or her jail, and such report shall include regarding the most recent quarter:
(1) The total number of inmates booked into the jail; (2) The total number of foreign born inmates included in the total provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection;

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(3) The total number of inquiries made to the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) of the United States Department of Homeland Security or any other federal agency inquiring about the immigration status or prior arrests of foreign born inmates; (4) The total number of responses from the LESC of the United States Department of Homeland Security or any other federal agency inquiring about the immigration status or prior arrests of foreign born inmates; (5) The total number of responses as provided for in paragraph (4) of this subsection that indicate a foreign born inmate to be unlawfully within the United States; (6) Any information about the inmate's lawful entry into the United States, including the date of entry and visa type if the length of the inmate's stay in the United States is not authorized by his or her visa; (7) The number of immigration detainers issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security for prisoners in the jail; and (8) A statement by the jailer verifying that all requirements of subsection (d) of Code Section 42-4-14 have been complied with and that the jail is in compliance with all applicable law. (b) Jailers shall be subject to prosecution pursuant to Code Section 16-10-20 for violations of this Code section."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore N Bell

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson N Stoner

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N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P N Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 97, nays 74.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 547. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Still of the 48th and Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1292. By Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, Burns of the 159th, Efstration of the 104th, Beverly of the 143rd, Reeves of the 99th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to recordation and registration of deeds and other instruments, so as to require that the clerks of the superior courts obtain photographic identification cards of individuals who present deeds or other instruments for recording; to require such clerks retain certain information relating to deeds or other instruments presented for recording; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to amend Titles 23 and 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equity and torts, respectively, so as to provide remedies for fraudulently recorded deeds or other instruments; to provide for the recovery of costs and attorney's fees in certain quiet title actions; to provide for a civil cause of action for the recording of fraudulent or forged deeds or other instruments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 44 and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to require that real estate documents presented by self-filers be recorded using electronic filing; to require that notaries public keep a journal of each notarial act performed; to provide for education and training requirements of notaries public; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to amend Titles 23 and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equity and torts, respectively, so as to provide remedies for fraudulently recorded deeds or other instruments; to provide for the recovery of costs and attorney's fees in certain quiet title actions; to provide for a civil cause of action for the recording of fraudulent or forged deeds or other instruments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.

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Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended by revising Code Section 44-2-2, relating to the duty of clerk to record certain transaction affecting real estate and personal property, priority of recorded instruments, electronic filings, effect of incorrect tax parcel identification number, and effect of recording on rights between parties to instruments, as follows:
"44-2-2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'self-filer' means any person who is a party to an instrument listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section who is not:
(1) An insurance agent or a representative of an insurance agency licensed to sell title insurance in this state; (2) An attorney licensed to practice law in this state or a representative of an attorney licensed to practice law in this state; (3) Licensed under Chapter 40 of Title 43; (4) An agent of a national or state chartered bank or any federally insured financial institution or credit union or affiliate thereof; (5) An agent of a servicer as such term is defined in 12 C.F.R. Section 1024.2; (6) A public official or employee of a federal, state, or local government or a department, agency, board, commission, or authority thereof performing their official duties; or (7) A professional land surveyor licensed under Chapter 15 of Title 43 and in good standing with the Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board. (a)(b)(1) The clerk of the superior court shall file, index on a computer program designed for such purpose, and permanently record, in the manner provided constructively in Code Sections 15-6-61 and 15-6-66, the following instruments conveying, transferring, encumbering, or affecting real estate and personal property:
(A) Deeds; (B) Mortgages; (C) Liens as provided for by law; (D) Maps or plats relating to real estate in the county; and (E) State tax executions and state tax execution renewals as provided for in Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 48. (2) As used in this subsection, the term 'liens' shall have the same meaning as described in Code Sections 15-19-14, 44-14-320, and 44-14-602 and shall include all liens provided by state or federal statute. (3) When indexing liens, the clerk shall index the names of parties in the manner provided by such rules and regulations adopted by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 15-6-61 as authorized by Code Section 15-6-97. (4) When indexing maps or plats relating to real estate in the county, the clerk of the superior court shall index the names or titles provided in the caption of the plat. (b)(c) Deeds, mortgages, and liens of all kinds which are required by law to be recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court and which are against the interests of third parties who have acquired a transfer or lien binding the same property and who are acting

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in good faith and without notice shall take effect only from the time they are filed for record in the clerk's office. (c)(d)(1) The clerk of the superior court shall offer electronic filing for the recording of all instruments listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a)(b) of this Code section. On and after January 1, 2025, any instrument listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section presented to a clerk of superior court for recording by a self-filer shall be submitted using electronic filing. (d)(e) The clerk of the superior court shall make available a public computer terminal which provides a filer with access to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority's electronic filing portal. (e)(f) The presence of an incorrect tax parcel identification number, or the absence of a tax parcel identification number, on a recorded instrument shall not:
(1) Void or render voidable such instrument; (2) Affect the validity, enforceability, or priority of such instrument; or (3) Affect any notice, constructive or otherwise, provided by the recordation of such instrument. (f)(g) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to affect the validity, enforceability, or priority of any deed, mortgage, judgment, or lien of any kind between the parties thereto."
SECTION 1-2. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising Code Section 44-17-8, relating to powers and duties generally of notaries public, as follows:
"45-17-8. (a) Notaries public shall have authority to:
(1) Witness or attest signature or execution of deeds and other written instruments; (2) Take acknowledgments; (3) Administer oaths and affirmations in all matters incidental to their duties as commercial officers and all other oaths and affirmations which are not by law required to be administered by a particular officer; (4) Witness affidavits upon oath or affirmation; (5) Take verifications upon oath or affirmation; (6) Make certified copies, provided that the document presented for copying is an original document and is neither a public record nor a publicly recorded document, certified copies of which are available from an official source other than a notary, and provided that the document was photocopied under supervision of the notary; and (7) Perform such other acts as they are authorized to perform by other laws of this state. (b) No notary shall be obligated to perform a notarial act if he or she feels such act is: (1) For a transaction which the notary knows or suspects is illegal, false, or deceptive; (2) For a person who is being coerced; (3) For a person whose demeanor causes compelling doubts about whether the person knows the consequences of the transaction requiring the notarial act; or

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(4) In situations which impugn and compromise the notary's impartiality, as specified in subsection (c) of this Code section. (c) A notary shall be disqualified from performing a notarial act in the following situations which impugn and compromise the notary's impartiality: (1) When the notary is a signer of the document which is to be notarized; or (2) When the notary is a party to the document or transaction for which the notarial act is required. (d) A notary public shall not execute a notarial certificate containing a statement known by the notary to be false nor perform any action with an intent to deceive or defraud. (e) In performing any notarial act, a notary public shall confirm the identity of the document signer, oath taker, or affirmant based on personal knowledge or on satisfactory evidence. Such satisfactory evidence shall include, but not be limited to, by verification of a government issued photo identification document, including without limitation a valid driver's license, personal identification card authorized under Code Sections 40-5100 through 40-5-104, or a military identification card such as a Veterans Health Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or based on personal knowledge. (f) The signature of a notary public documenting a notarial act shall not be evidence to show that such notary public had knowledge of the contents of the document so signed, other than those specific contents which constitute the signature, execution, acknowledgment, oath, affirmation, affidavit, verification, or other act which the signature of that notary public documents, nor is a certification by a notary public that a document is a certified or true copy of an original document evidence to show that such notary public had knowledge of the contents of the document so certified. (g) A notary public shall maintain a written or electronic journal which shall include an entry for each notarial act performed. Each such entry shall include the name of the signer; the signer's address; the signer's telephone number; the date, time, and location of notarization; the type of government issued photo identification document presented by the signer; elements of such identification document, including any identifying number; the signer's signature; and the type of document presented for notarization. (h)(1) A notary public shall complete an educational training class relating to the duties of notaries public as provided for in this chapter. Such training shall be completed prior to the initial appointment and within 30 days prior to each subsequent renewal appointment. (2) The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement this subsection."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Title 23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equity, is amended by revising Code Section 23-3-41, relating to when relief is granted and costs, as follows:

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"23-3-41. (a) In all proceedings quia timet or proceedings to remove clouds upon titles to real estate, if a proper case is made, the relief sought shall be granted to any complainant irrespective of whether the invalidity of the instrument sought to be canceled appears upon the face of the instrument or whether the invalidity appears or arises solely from facts outside of the instrument. (b) In such cases the costs shall be taxed against the litigants in the discretion of the court; provided, however, that, in any case where it is found that the defendant fraudulently created the instrument that is sought to be cancelled, the complainant shall be entitled to recover all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred in bringing the action to cancel such instrument."
SECTION 2-2. Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-9-12. (a) In addition to any other remedy that may be available at law or in equity, the owner of any real property may bring an action against an individual who has knowingly filed, entered, or recorded, or caused to be filed, entered or recorded, in any public record a false or forged deed or other instrument purporting to convey the owner's interest to such real property to such individual or a third party or purporting to encumber the owner's interest in such real property to:
(1) Recover the owner's actual damages caused by the filing, entering, or recording of such false or forged deed or other instrument or $5,000.00, whichever is greater; and (2) Recover the owner's costs incurred in bringing such action, including reasonable attorney's fees. (b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as creating a cause of action against any public official or employee, including, without limitation, a clerk of the superior court or any employee or agent of a clerk of the superior court, for actions taken in the performance of his or her duties."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
(a) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this section, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Part I of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong E Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Y Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 499. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Dempsey of the 13th, Smith of the 70th, Stephens of the 164th and Ballinger of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding alimony and child support, so as to authorize child support and insurance

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policies for disabled children who have reached the age of majority but lack the ability to otherwise support themselves independently; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding alimony and child support, so as to authorize child support and insurance policies for dependent adult children who have attained the age of majority; to provide for a definition; to require the court to consider certain factors when determining the amount of support for a dependent adult child; to require the court to consider certain state and federal programs and benefits in making its decisions; to provide that post-majority child support must be modified in certain circumstances; to authorize the court to irrevocably assign such support to certain trusts established for the benefit of the dependent adult child for a specified purpose; to prohibit the court from ordering support that will cause ineligibility for certain programs; to provide for who may enforce such support; to provide that legal proceedings may be brought to establish support for a dependent adult child; to provide for who may bring such proceedings and to specify a time frame during which such proceedings may be brought; to require support to be paid to the dependent adult child or other specified persons; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding alimony and child support, is amended by revising Code Section 19-6-9, relating to voluntary separation, abandonment, or driving off of spouse as it relates to equity compelling support, as follows:
"19-6-9. Absent the making of a voluntary contract or other agreement, as provided in Code Section 19-6-8, and on the application of a party, the court, exercising its equitable powers, may compel the spouse of the party to make provision for the support of the party and such minor children and any dependent adult child as defined in Code Section 19-615 who has attained the age of majority and as may be in the custody of the party."

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SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 19-6-10, relating to voluntary separation, abandonment, or driving off of spouse as it relates to a petition for alimony or child support when no divorce pending, order and enforcement, equitable remedies, and effect of filing for divorce, as follows:
"19-6-10. When spouses are living separately or in a bona fide state of separation and there is no action for divorce pending, either party, on the party's own behalf or on the behalf of the minor children and any dependent adult child as defined in Code Section 19-6-15 who has attained the age of majority in the party's custody, if any, may institute a proceeding by petition, setting forth fully the party's case. Upon three days' notice to the other party, the judge may hear the same and may grant such order as he or she might grant were it based on a pending petition for divorce, to be enforced in the same manner, together with any other remedy applicable in equity, such as appointing a receiver and the like. Should the petition proceed to a hearing before a jury, the jury may render a verdict which shall provide the factual basis for equitable relief as in Code Section 19-6-9. However, such proceeding shall be held in abeyance when a petition for divorce is filed bona fide by either party and the judge presiding has made his or her order on the motion for alimony. When so made, the order shall be a substitute for the aforesaid decree in equity as long as the petition is pending and is not finally disposed of on the merits."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) and revising subsection (e) of Code Section 19-6-15, relating to child support guidelines for determining amount of award, continuation of duty of support, and duration of support, as follows:
"(9.1) 'Dependent adult child' means an unmarried adult who is incapable of selfsupport as a result of a physical or mental incapacity that began before the person reached the age of majority." "(e) Duration of child support responsibility. (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the The duty to provide support for a minor child shall continue until the child reaches the age of majority, dies, marries, or becomes emancipated, whichever first occurs; provided, however, that, in any temporary, final, or modified order for child support with respect to any proceeding for divorce, separate maintenance, legitimacy, or paternity entered on or after July 1, 1992, the court, in the exercise of sound discretion, may direct either or both parents to provide financial assistance to a child who has not previously married or become emancipated, who is enrolled in and attending a secondary school, and who has attained the age of majority before completing his or her secondary school education, provided that such financial assistance shall not be required after a child attains 20 years of age. The provisions for child support provided in this subsection paragraph may be enforced by either parent, by any nonparent custodian, by a guardian appointed to receive child support for the child for whose benefit the child support is ordered, or by the child for whose benefit the child support is ordered.

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(2)(A) The court, in the exercise of sound discretion, may direct either or both parents to provide financial assistance to a dependent adult child who has attained the age of majority. In determining the amount of support to be paid after a dependent adult child has attained the age of majority, the specific terms and conditions of such support, and the rights and duties of both parents with respect to such support, the court shall determine and consider the following:
(i) The dependent adult child's income and assets; (ii) Any existing and future needs of the dependent adult child which are directly related to his or her mental or physical incapacity and the substantial care and personal supervision directly required by or related to that incapacity; (iii) Whether a parent or other person pays for, or will pay for, the care or supervision of the dependent adult child or provides, or will provide, substantial care or personal supervision to the dependent adult child himself or herself; (iv) The financial resources available to each parent for the support, care, and supervision of the dependent adult child; (v) Any other resources, financial or otherwise, or programs available for the support, care, and supervision of the dependent adult child; (vi) Any state or federal programs and benefits that the dependent adult child is receiving or may receive due to reaching the age of majority; and (vii) The effect that the court-ordered support would have on the dependent adult child's eligibility for such programs and benefits. (B) The obligation for child support of a dependent adult child under this paragraph shall be modified for either party if the trier of fact determines, in the exercise of its sound discretion, that there has been a substantial change in such parent's or child's ability to provide support as provided by this paragraph. (C) The court, in the exercise of sound discretion, may irrevocably assign the support to a special needs trust established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1396p(d)(4)(A) or 1396p(d)(4)(C) and for the benefit of the dependent adult child by the dependent adult child, his or her agent under a durable power of attorney, the court, a parent or grandparent, a guardian, or a guardian advocate who has been delegated those rights in order to maintain the dependent adult child's means-based government benefits. (D) The child support provided pursuant to this paragraph shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the benefits or assistance a child may receive from a source other than his or her parents. No duty created pursuant to this paragraph nor any other provisions of this subsection shall impact the eligibility of a dependent adult child to receive the maximum benefits provided by any federal, state, local, and other governmental and public agencies. (E) The provisions for child support provided in this paragraph may be enforced by either parent, by any nonparent custodian, by a guardian appointed to receive child support for the child for whose benefit the child support is ordered, or by the dependent adult child for whose benefit the child support is ordered."

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SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 19-6-34, relating to inclusion of life insurance in order of support, as follows:
"(d)(1) The trier of fact, in the exercise of sound discretion, may direct either or both parents to maintain life insurance for the benefit of a child who has not previously married or become emancipated, who is enrolled in and attending a secondary school, and who has attained the age of majority before completing his or her secondary school education, provided that maintenance of such life insurance for the benefit of the child shall not be required after a child attains 20 years of age. (2) The trier of fact, in the exercise of sound discretion, may direct either or both parents to maintain life insurance for the benefit of a dependent adult child as defined in Code Section 19-6-15."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"19-6-37. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a legal proceeding may be brought to establish child support for a dependent adult child as defined in Code Section 19-6-15 and in accordance with Code Sections 19-6-15 and 19-6-26. Such proceeding may be brought by the following:
(1) Either parent; (2) A nonparent custodian; (3) A guardian appointed to receive child support for the child whose benefit the child support is ordered; or (4) The dependent adult child for whose benefit the child support is ordered or his or her agent under a durable power of attorney. (b) A legal proceeding initiated pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may be filed at any time after such dependent adult child reaches 17 years and six months of age, unless such an order is already in place having been established during the child's minority. (c) If a court has jurisdiction over the parties because of an issue of child support, the parents may agree in writing to provide for dependent adult child support in the existing case provided that such agreement is submitted to the court for approval before such child reaches 18 years of age. Otherwise, the amount of support to be paid by one or both parents shall be established in a separate support proceeding pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) Support ordered after the dependent adult child reaches 18 years of age shall be paid only to himself or herself or his or her court appointed guardian advocate, guardian, or agent under a durable power of attorney; provided, however, that the court, in the exercise of sound discretion, may irrevocably assign the support to a special needs trust established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1396p(d)(4)(A) or 1396p(d)(4)(C) and for the benefit of the dependent adult child by the dependent adult child, his or her agent under a durable power of attorney, the court, a parent or grandparent, a guardian, or a guardian

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advocate who has been delegated those rights in order to maintain the dependent adult child's means-based government benefits."
SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective July 1, 2024, and shall apply to all causes of action accruing on or after such date.

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett
Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 617. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Pirkle of the 169th, Wiedower of the 121st, Thomas of the 21st and Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to provide for the development and maintenance of a state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan; to provide for a definition; to provide for responsibilities and duties of the Planning Division and director; to provide for standards and considerations for such plan; to require annual reporting to the General Assembly; to provide for legislative intent and declarations; to provide for the creation of a Georgia Freight 2050 Program subject to appropriation by the General Assembly; to provide for purposes of such program; to identify intended funding for such program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to provide for the development and maintenance of a state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan; to provide for a definition; to provide for responsibilities and duties of the Planning Division and director; to provide for standards and considerations for such plan; to require annual reporting to the General Assembly; to provide for legislative intent and declarations; to provide for the creation of a Georgia Freight 2050 Program subject to appropriation by the General Assembly; to provide for purposes of such program; to identify intended funding for such program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, is amended in Code Section 32-2-22, relating to definitions, responsibilities of director and Planning Division, and approval of program and plan, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) and revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) as follows:

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"(5.1) 'State-wide freight and logistics implementation plan' means the plan established pursuant to Code Section 32-2-41.4." "(3) Develop the state-wide strategic transportation plan, and the state-wide transportation improvement program, and the state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan and support the various transportation improvement programs;"
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 32-2-41, relating to powers, duties, and authority of commissioner and establishment of divisions, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(4) There shall be a Planning Division of the department, directed and staffed by the director of planning, which shall be the department's principal unit for developing the state transportation improvement program, and the state-wide strategic transportation plan, and the state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan and coordinating transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation, under the supervision of the director. The division and the director shall not have jurisdiction over the funds allocated for the local maintenance and improvement grant program pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 32-5-27 except as expressly provided by said subsection."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"32-2-41.4. (a) The director shall develop and maintain a state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan. Such plan may be included within or separate from the federal state freight plan required by 49 U.S.C. Section 70202; provided, however, that the statewide freight and logistics implementation plan shall be updated in coordination with such federal plan. (b) The state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan shall be based upon a 20 year projection and identify example project types, specific projects to be programmed, or critical corridors, taking into account the following categories for improvements:
(1) Foundational investments that ensure the maintenance of the existing transportation system; (2) Catalytic investments that strategically expand the transportation system to both support economic development and improve the mobility of goods and people throughout this state; and (3) Innovative investments that promote industry growth and sustain existing industry use of the freight network. (c) Any investment proposed within the state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan pursuant to the considerations set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section shall incorporate performance indicators that assess impact in the areas of system safety and

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security, system reliability, average vehicle travel time, congestion costs, and system risks. (d) The state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan shall take into consideration and place an emphasis on projects and programs that improve transportation in the economic zones to be known as the:
(1) International ocean trade zone, composed of any county which is located within 20 miles of a deep-water port; (2) Inland port zone, composed of any county which is located within ten miles of any inland port facility operated by the Georgia Ports Authority; and (3) Commercial and industrial impact zone, composed of any county which is located within five miles of a commercial or industrial warehouse or production facility that is larger than 200,000 square feet. (e) By February 15 of each year, the director shall provide the House and Senate Committees on Transportation with a report on the state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan, which shall include information from the previous fiscal year on the: (1) Budgetary proposal of state funds needed by the department to fully procure federal aid funds; (2) Status of the department's program to deliver projects which add capacity to roadways through the exclusive use of state funds; and (3) Status of any critical projects and available funding for:
(A) Widening of interstates; (B) Widening of noninterstate arterial roads; (C) Interchange, intersection, and other operational improvements; (D) Intermodal or multimodal capacity enhancements; (E) Railroad crossing access and safety improvements; (F) Commercial motor vehicle parking and safety improvements; (G) Projects located in an international ocean trade zone, an inland port zone, or a commercial and industrial impact zone as described in subsection (d) of this Code section; and (H) Projects of significant economic impact."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 32-2-43, relating to director of planning, appointment, and responsibilities, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The director of planning's principal responsibility shall be the development of transportation plans, including the development of the state-wide strategic transportation plan, and state-wide transportation improvement program, state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan, and other comprehensive plans pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 32-2-3 and Code Section 32-2-22, strategic transportation plans pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 32-2-41.1, and benchmarks and value engineering studies pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 32-2-41.2, in consultation with the board, the Governor, and the commissioner. The director shall also be responsible for

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the duties and activities assigned to the director in Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 48. The director shall be the director of the Planning Division of the department and shall possess, exercise, and perform all the duties, powers, and authority which may be vested in such division by law and are necessary or appropriate for such purpose, except those duties, powers, and authority which are expressly reserved by law to the board or the commissioner."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by adding a new article to Chapter 5, relating to funds for public roads, to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 4
32-5-40. The General Assembly finds, determines, and declares that:
(1) The safe, effective, efficient, and expedient movement of people and goods are essential to the economic and overall well-being of Georgia and her citizens; (2) Georgia's geographic location and transportation assets have made it a leader for freight and logistics transportation; (3) Continued freight growth and the corresponding investments to support, sustain, and integrate that growth are critical to Georgia's future opportunities and prosperity; (4) The freight transportation network and the general population transportation network are intertwined and interdependent parts of the state's transportation system; and (5) A fund established within the department to accumulate moneys from designated sources, subject to appropriation, to be utilized for the planning, designing, improving, constructing, reconstructing, and maintaining of the state's transportation freight network is necessary for growing and maintaining the state's important freight network assets.
32-5-41. (a) There is created the Georgia Freight 2050 Program which shall be administered by the department to enhance the state's investment in the state-wide transportation freight network. The Georgia Freight 2050 Program shall fund and support projects and programs included in the freight plans identified in Code Section 32-2-41.4, including, but not limited to, system safety improvements, operation and maintenance of the transportation system, intermodal or multimodal connectivity improvements, and capacity enhancement projects. (b) The Georgia Freight 2050 Program shall prioritize capacity enhancement projects, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Widening of interstates; (2) Widening of noninterstate arterial roads; (3) Interchange, intersection, and other operational improvements;

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(4) Intermodal or multimodal capacity enhancements; (5) Railroad crossing access and safety improvements; (6) Commercial motor vehicle parking and safety improvements; (7) Projects located in an international ocean trade zone, an inland port zone, or a commercial and industrial impact zone as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 32-2-41.4; and (8) Projects of significant economic impact. (c) The Georgia Freight 2050 Program shall utilize federal funds authorized under 23 U.S.C. Section 167 and any state funds appropriated for the purpose of matching such federal funds. (d) It is the intent of the General Assembly that moneys collected from the use of and impact on the state-wide transportation network be appropriated to the Georgia Freight 2050 Program. (e) The provisions of this Code section shall be subject to appropriation by the General Assembly."

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Byrd Y Cameron

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley
Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance

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Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HR 901. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Darrell Lee Clark; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Compensating Mr. Daryl Lee Clark; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on October 18, 1996, fifteen-year-old Brian Bowling tragically lost his life while playing "Russian Roulette" with his friend, seventeen-year-old Cain Joshua Storey, in the bedroom of Mr. Bowling's home in Floyd County, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, despite compelling evidence that Mr. Bowling's death was self-inflicted and the absence of evidence demonstrating that Mr. Bowling's death was a homicide, Floyd County law enforcement began to investigate Mr. Bowling's death as a homicide after members of the Bowling family exerted pressure on law enforcement to do so; and

WHEREAS, several months later, seventeen-year-old Daryl Lee Clark, an acquaintance of Mr. Bowling, was arrested, and both he and Mr. Storey were charged with the murder and conspiracy to commit the murder of Mr. Bowling; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Clark repeatedly and unwaveringly maintained his innocence and the only evidence against Mr. Clark came through two witnesses at trial, who were both improperly influenced by law enforcement and ultimately determined to be unreliable; and

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WHEREAS, one of the State's two key witnesses was Angela Bruce, who claimed that during a party at her home after Mr. Bowling's death, she heard Mr. Storey say he had shot and killed Mr. Bowling, and heard Mr. Clark say he was present at the time of the shooting; and
WHEREAS, the second of the State's two key witnesses was Charlie Childers, a functionally illiterate and severely hearing and speech impaired man with limited and unique sign language skills, whose trial communications were presented through a standard sign language interpreter and then supplemented with assertions made by a Floyd County Police detective, leaving the jury with information that Mr. Childers had seen a person named "Daryl" flee from Mr. Bowling's yard immediately after the shooting, and that Mr. Childers had identified Mr. Clark in a police photo lineup; and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 1998, Mr. Clark and Mr. Storey were both convicted of murder and conspiracy to commit murder and sentenced to life imprisonment; and
WHEREAS, in late 2021 during an independent investigation, it came to light that police suppressed and failed to turn over evidence that, though they had spoken to other party guests, not a single person confirmed Ms. Bruce's story; and in late 2021, Ms. Bruce admitted for the first time to reporters and the Georgia Innocence Project that her incriminating testimony concerning Mr. Clark's and Mr. Storey's admissions was false and made under duress at the hands of law enforcement, who threatened to take away her children and had shared their plan with the Bowling family; and
WHEREAS, the independent investigation further established for the first time that Mr. Childers's translator at Mr. Clark's trial later questioned the accuracy of her own translation of Mr. Childers's testimony, and regretted providing the translation at trial, because Mr. Childers's manner of communication was not standard American Sign Language, but instead a communication method unique to Mr. Childers and his former teacher (an ASL expert who knew and understood Mr. Childers's unique communication method, having worked with him from the time he was a child); and
WHEREAS, through interpretation by a new translator (his former teacher) in 2021, it was made clear for the first time that Mr. Childers had never identified Mr. Clark in a photo lineup as fleeing from the scene, had never marked Mr. Clark's photo with an "X" during the lineup as the police detective had claimed at trial, had never identified Mr. Clark as running through the Bowling's yard when Mr. Bowling was shot, and had never seen anyone outside the Bowling's residence at the time of the shooting; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 independent investigation also revealed for the first time that the lead police investigator in the case was having a sexual relationship with a member of Mr. Bowling's family at the time that he decided, at the Bowling family's request, to investigate the case as a homicide and to pursue Mr. Clark as a primary suspect; and

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WHEREAS, based upon this newly discovered evidence of police misconduct, the withholding of critical and material evidence, false testimony, and grounds of actual innocence, on September 16, 2022, Georgia Innocence Project lawyers filed an Extraordinary Motion for New Trial (EMNT) and a petition for a writ of habeas corpus; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2022, Mr. Clark's convictions were overturned and vacated by the Superior Court of Floyd County, which granted the EMNT in a consent order prepared by Mr. Clark's attorneys and the District Attorney's Office for the Rome Judicial Circuit stating that the newly discovered evidence called into question the accuracy of the testimony of the State's two critical witnesses; and
WHEREAS, on that same date, the District Attorney's Office for the Rome Judicial Circuit sought, and a Floyd County Superior Court Judge granted, dismissal of all charges against Mr. Clark based upon evidentiary considerations; and
WHEREAS, after more than twenty-five years of wrongful imprisonment by the State of Georgia, Mr. Clark was finally exonerated and freed from his incarceration on December 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, as a result of his wrongful imprisonment, Mr. Clark was deprived of his irreplaceable, God-given, and constitutionally guaranteed rights to liberty, freedom of speech, movement, association and worship, and robbed in his pursuit of happiness, family life, and belonging and contributing to his community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clark suffered personal injury, lost wages, injury to his reputation, health, emotional trauma, psychiatric injury, and suffered the daily deprivations, fears, risks and indignities of imprisonment, and other damages as a result of his wrongful incarceration; and
WHEREAS, during his imprisonment, Mr. Clark obtained his GED and took a variety of adult education courses, dedicated himself to cultivating stronger and sustained relationships with his family in the unnatural prison setting, and, upon release has become active in his church community and the Georgia exoneree community, providing both support to other victims of wrongful imprisonment and heightening awareness about the causes and consequences of wrongful incarceration through his volunteer work with the Georgia Innocence Project; and
WHEREAS, the conviction, incarceration, and subsequent loss of liberty and other damages suffered by Mr. Clark occurred through no fault or negligence on his part, and it is only fitting, just, and proper that he be compensated for his losses in the amount of $72,000.00 for each year of wrongful imprisonment.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Department of Administrative Services is authorized and directed to pay the sum of $1,840,715.00 to Mr. Daryl Lee Clark as compensation as provided above. Said sum shall be paid from funds appropriated to or available to the Department of Administrative Services and shall be paid subject to the provisions of this resolution. After an initial payment of $607,435.00, the remainder of said sum shall be paid immediately into a commercial annuity account bearing interest at the prevailing market rate, payable in equal monthly installments over a ten-year period of time beginning in 2025 with interest payable to Mr. Daryl Lee Clark. The State of Georgia shall be entitled to a credit equal to the amount it pays under this resolution should Mr. Clark recover damages as a result of a lawsuit against any state official or employee acting in an official capacity whose tort liability for wrongful conviction arises from the same circumstances as described herein, less any attorney's fees or costs Mr. Clark paid in obtaining those damages. Should Mr. Clark recover damages totaling less than the amount the State of Georgia pays under this resolution, the State of Georgia shall be entitled to a partial credit no greater than the amount of damages Mr. Clark recovers less any attorney's fees or costs Mr. Clark paid in obtaining those damages. Upon the death of Mr. Clark, all payments and all obligations of the State regarding any and all future payments with respect to the annuity shall continue to be made to his estate or heirs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any sum received by Mr. Daryl Lee Clark pursuant to this resolution shall be excluded from his taxable net income for state income tax purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch

Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin
Martin Y Martinez

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N E Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 6.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 902. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Joseph Samuel Watkins; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik E Dunahoo Y Efstration

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin
Martin Y Martinez

Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N E Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 162, nays 2.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 1133. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments Act of 2023 or the "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" (H.R. 5074); and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong E Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin
Martin Y Martinez

Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N E Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 663. By Representatives Hatchett of the 155th, Smith of the 138th, Pirkle of the 169th, Jones of the 25th, Taylor of the 173rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to establish certain rights of minors and adults admitted to hospitals; to provide for definitions; to authorize hospitals and long-term care facilities to limit or restrict visitation in certain circumstances; to authorize hospitals and long-term care facilities to require visitors to wear personal protective equipment; to provide for statutory construction; to provide that certain rights may not be waived or terminated; to require hospitals and longterm care facilities to post certain information on their websites; to prohibit certain actions by state agencies against hospitals and long-term care facilities; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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To amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to establish certain rights of minors and adults admitted to hospitals and long-term care facilities; to provide for definitions; to authorize designated essential caregivers; to authorize hospitals and long-term care facilities to require designated essential caregivers and visitors to wear personal protective equipment; to provide for statutory construction; to provide that certain rights may not be waived or terminated; to require hospitals and long-term care facilities to post certain information on their websites; to prohibit certain actions by state agencies against hospitals and long-term care facilities; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "No Patient Left Alone Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 16
31-7-430. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Designated essential caregiver' means a person who is age 18 years old or older and who has been designated by a patient or resident who is an adult, or by a parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis for a patient or resident who is a minor, to assist with such patient's or resident's personal needs and activities and to support the health, healthcare, long-term care, and overall well-being of such patient or resident. Unless otherwise designated by an adult patient or resident, such designated essential caregiver shall be the person authorized and empowered to act on behalf of the patient or resident pursuant to Code Section 31-9-2. (2) 'Hospital' means a hospital licensed pursuant to this chapter. (3) 'Long-term care facility' means a skilled nursing home, intermediate care home, personal care home, assisted living community, community living arrangement, or inpatient hospice facility licensed or permitted to operate pursuant to this chapter. (4) 'Visitor' means any individual authorized by an adult patient, resident, or designated essential caregiver of such patient or resident to have access to in-person visitation in a hospital or long-term care facility with such patient or resident.

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31-7-431. (a) A minor who is admitted to a hospital or long-term care facility shall have the right to have a parent, guardian, person standing in loco parentis, or other designated essential caregiver who shall be allowed to be physically present at all times while the minor patient or resident is in such hospital or long-term care facility. Such parent, guardian, person standing in loco parentis, or other designated essential caregiver shall be required to comply with all hospital or long-term care facility policies, rules of conduct, and reasonable safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment provided by the hospital or long-term care facility. (b) An adult who is admitted to a hospital or long-term care facility shall have the right to have a designated essential caregiver who shall be allowed to be physically present at all times while the adult patient or resident is in such hospital or long-term care facility. Such designated essential caregiver shall be required to comply with all hospital or longterm care facility policies, rules of conduct, and reasonable safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment provided by the hospital or long-term care facility. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require a hospital or long-term care facility to allow a designated essential caregiver to enter an operating room, isolation room, isolation unit, behavioral health setting, or other typically restricted area or to remain present during the administration of emergency care. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require a hospital or long-term care facility to allow a designated essential caregiver access beyond the rooms, units, or wards in which the patient or resident is receiving care or residing, beyond general common areas in the hospital or long-term care facility, or in areas of the hospital or long-term care facility where the presence of unauthorized persons may be a safety or security risk. (d) A hospital or long-term care facility may suspend or terminate the access of a designated essential caregiver:
(1) Upon the request of the adult patient or resident; (2) For noncompliance with hospital or long-term care facility policy; (3) For failure to comply with reasonable safety protocols or rules of conduct; (4) If the designated essential caregiver presents a substantial health or safety risk to the patient, other patients or residents, visitors, or staff; (5) To any patient or resident who is under the custody of a law enforcement agency or a correctional institution; or (6) Upon court order.
31-7-432. (a) A hospital or long-term care facility may establish visitation policies that limit or restrict visitation of any visitor when:
(1) The presence of visitors would be medically or therapeutically contraindicated in the best clinical judgment of healthcare professionals; (2) The presence of visitors would interfere with the care of or rights of any patient or resident;

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(3) Visitors are engaging in disruptive, threatening, or violent behavior toward any staff member, patient or resident, other visitor, or other individual authorized to be on the property of the hospital or long-term care facility; (4) Visitors are noncompliant with hospital or long-term care facility policy; or (5) The patient or resident is under the custody of a law enforcement agency or a correctional institution. (b) A hospital or long-term care facility may require visitors to wear personal protective equipment, provided that any such required equipment shall be provided by the hospital or long-term care facility. A hospital or long-term care facility may require visitors to comply with reasonable safety protocols and rules of conduct. The hospital or long-term care facility may revoke visitation rights for failure to comply with this subsection or any policies established pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require a hospital or long-term care facility to allow a visitor to enter an operating room, isolation room, isolation unit, behavioral health setting, or other typically restricted area or to remain present during the administration of emergency care in critical situations. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require a hospital or long-term care facility to allow a visitor access beyond the rooms, units, or wards in which the patient or resident such visitor is visiting is receiving care or beyond general common areas in the hospital or long-term care facility.
31-7-433. (a) Except as otherwise provided for in this article, the rights specified in this article may not be terminated, suspended, or waived by the hospital or long-term care facility, the Department of Public Health, or any governmental entity, notwithstanding declarations of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to law. No hospital or long-term care facility shall require a patient or resident to waive the rights specified in this article. (b) The provisions of this article shall be construed to comply with the requirements of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for hospitals and long-term care facilities to participate in and receive payment through the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
31-7-434. Each hospital and long-term care facility shall post on its website informational materials developed by the Department of Public Health explaining the rights specified in this article. The Department of Public Health shall develop such informational materials and shall make such materials available to hospitals and long-term care facilities for the purposes of this Code section.
31-7-435. Unless expressly required by federal law or regulation, the Department of Public Health and any other state agency shall be prohibited from taking any action against a hospital or long-term care facility for:

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(1) Giving a visitor or designated essential caregiver individual access to a hospital or long-term care facility controlled property or location; (2) Gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm excepted, failing to protect or otherwise ensure the safety or comfort of a visitor or designated essential caregiver given access to a hospital or long-term care facility controlled property or location; (3) Failing to follow the guidelines of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or other federal guidelines that require or recommend restricting visitor or designated essential caregiver access; or (4) The acts or omissions of any visitor or designated essential caregiver who is given access to a hospital or long-term care facility controlled property or location."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 844. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th and Powell of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal and reenact Chapter 11A, the "Dietetics Practice Act"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal and reenact Chapter 11A, the "Dietetics Practice Act"; to provide for the licensure of dietitian nutritionists and nutritionists; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purpose of the chapter; to provide definitions; to establish the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists and Licensed Nutritionists; to provide for powers, members, officers, and meetings of such board; to provide for the grant of a license without examination; to provide for eligibility for licensure as a dietitian nutritionist and nutritionist; to provide for provisional licenses; to permit applications to be made under oath; to provide for such board to notify applicants of acceptance or rejection; to provide for examinations; to provide for certain requirements of licensees; to provide for refusal, suspension, or revocation of licenses; to provide for exceptions to licensure; to provide for proceedings; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for scope of practice; to provide for a qualified supervisor over a supervised practice experience in the practice of nutrition and dietetics; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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PART I Practice of Nutrition and Dietetics Act
SECTION 1-1.
Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by repealing and reenacting Chapter 11A, the "Dietetics Practice Act," as follows:
"CHAPTER 11A
43-11A-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Practice of Nutrition and Dietetics Act.'
43-11A-2. The General Assembly acknowledges that the application of scientific knowledge relating to nutrition is important in the treatment of disease and in the attainment and maintenance of health and acknowledges further that the rendering of sound dietetic or nutrition services for the treatment or management of diseases or medical conditions in hospitals, nursing homes, school districts, health departments, private practice and consultation, and other settings requires trained and competent professionals. It is declared, therefore, to be the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the licensure and regulation of the activities of persons engaged in the practice of nutrition and dietetics.
43-11A-3. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'ACEND' means the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, an accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists or nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered, or its successor organization. (2) 'Advertising' means, but is not limited to, issuing or causing to be distributed any card, sign, or other device; causing or permitting any sign or marking on or in any building or structure or in any newspaper, magazine, or directory; or causing or permitting any announcement on radio or any announcement or display on television, a computer network, or an electronic or telephonic medium. (3) 'Applicant' means any person seeking a license under this chapter. (4) 'Board' means the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists and Licensed Nutritionists established by this chapter. (5) 'Degree' means a degree received from a college or university accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization and the United States Department

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of Education at the time the degree was received and accredited by ACEND, or a validated foreign equivalent as recognized by the board by approval, policy, or rule. (6) 'Dietetics' means the integration and application of dietary principles derived from the science of food, nutrition, biochemistry, metabolism, nutrigenomics, physiology, pharmacology, and food systems and management and from behavioral and social sciences for achieving and maintaining health throughout the life span. The practice of dietetics is primarily the provision of nutrition care services, including medical nutrition therapy provided via the nutrition care process, in-person or through telehealth, to prevent, manage, or treat diseases or medical conditions and to promote wellness. Consistent with the level of competence, the practice of dietetics may include:
(A) Accepting or transmitting oral, verbal, delegated, or electronically transmitted orders from a referring licensed provider consistent with applicable laws and rules in conjunction with protocols established to implement medical nutrition therapy; (B) Ordering patient diets, including therapeutic diets, via oral, enteral, and parenteral routes; (C) Ordering medical laboratory tests related to nutritional therapeutic treatments consistent with state law; (D) Implementing prescription drug dose adjustments in an inpatient setting for specific disease treatment protocols within the limits of his or her knowledge, skills, judgment, and current evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines as indicated in a facility, medical staff, or medical director approved protocol and as approved and delegated by a licensed prescribing practitioner; (E) Implementing prescription drug dose adjustments in an outpatient setting for specific disease treatment protocols within the limits of his or her knowledge, skills, and judgment and as approved by and under the delegation of a licensed prescribing practitioner; (F) Recommending or ordering vitamin, mineral, and other dietary supplements or discontinuing use of unnecessary vitamin, mineral, and other dietary supplements; (G) Practicing dietetics via telehealth when appropriate for the individual or group receiving the services and when the level of care provided by telehealth meets the required level of care for that individual or group; (H) Developing and managing food service operations for the management or treatment of disease or medical conditions, including operations with the primary function of nutrition care or recommending, ordering, or providing therapeutic diets; and (I) Providing advanced clinical nutrition care services and related support activities consistent with current competencies required of academic and supervised practice programs accredited by ACEND and in accordance with the scope and standards of practice for a registered dietitian. (7) 'General nonmedical nutrition information' means information on: (A) Principles of human nutrition and food preparation; (B) Principles of self-care and a healthy relationship with food; (C) Essential nutrients needed by the human body;

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(D) General and nonindividualized recommended amounts of essential nutrients in the human body; (E) Actions of nutrients in the human body; (F) Nonindividualized effects of deficiencies or excesses of nutrients in the human body; or (G) General education surrounding foods, herbs, and dietary supplements that are good sources of essential nutrients in the human body. (8) 'Licensed dietitian nutritionist' means a person duly licensed under this chapter as meeting the requirements provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-11A-9 to practice nutrition and dietetics, including the provision of medical nutrition therapy. (9) 'Licensed nutritionist' means a person duly licensed under this chapter as meeting the requirements provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 43-11A-9 to practice nutrition, including the provision of medical nutrition therapy. (10) 'Medical nutrition therapy' means the provision of the following nutrition care services for the treatment or management of a disease or medical condition: nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. (11) 'Medical weight control' means medical nutrition therapy provided for the purpose of reducing, maintaining, or gaining weight. (12) 'Nonmedical weight control' means nutrition care services provided for the purpose of reducing, maintaining, or gaining weight that do not constitute the treatment or management of a disease or medical condition. Such term includes weight control services for healthy population groups to achieve or maintain a healthy weight. (13) 'Nutrition' means the integration and application of scientific principles derived from the study of nutrition science, cellular and systemic metabolism, biochemistry, physiology, and behavioral sciences for achieving and maintaining health throughout the life span. The practice of nutrition is primarily the provision of nutrition care services, including medical nutrition therapy, in-person or via telehealth, to prevent, manage, or treat diseases or medical conditions and promote wellness. Consistent with the level of competence, the practice of nutrition may include: (A) Accepting or transmitting oral, verbal, delegated, or electronically transmitted orders from a referring licensed provider consistent with applicable laws and rules in conjunction with protocols established to implement medical nutrition therapy; (B) Ordering patient diets, including therapeutic diets. Therapeutic diets consisting of enteral or parenteral nutrition therapy shall only be ordered by a practitioner licensed under this chapter when the practitioner is a registered dietitian or certified nutrition clinician certified by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification or otherwise satisfies requirements established by the board by rule or regulation that are consistent with the competencies necessary for evaluating, ordering, and administering enteral and parenteral nutrition therapies; (C) Ordering medical laboratory tests related to nutritional therapeutic treatments consistent with state law;

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(D) Implementing prescription drug dose adjustments in an outpatient setting for specific disease treatment protocols within the limits of his or her knowledge, skills, and judgment and as approved by and under the delegation of a licensed prescribing practitioner; (E) Providing recommendations on vitamin, mineral, and other dietary supplements; and (F) Practicing nutrition via telehealth when it is appropriate for the individual or group receiving the services and when the level of care provided by telehealth meets the required level of care for that individual or group. (14) 'Nutrition assessment' means the ongoing, dynamic, and systematic process of ordering, obtaining, verifying, and interpreting biochemical, anthropometric, physical, nutrigenomic, and dietary data to make decisions about the nature and cause of nutrition related problems relative to patient or community needs. Such term includes the initial data collection and evaluation and any reassessment and analysis of patient or community needs and provides the foundation for nutrition diagnosis and nutritional recommendations. Nutrition assessment may require ordering laboratory tests to check and track nutritional status. The collection of such data shall not, by itself, constitute nutrition assessment. (15) 'Nutrition care process' means the systematic problem-solving method that licensed dietitian nutritionists use to critically think and make decisions when providing medical nutrition therapy or to address nutrition related problems and provide safe, effective care. Such term consists of four distinct but interrelated steps: nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. (16) 'Nutrition care services' means any part or all of the following services provided within a systematic process: (A) Assessing and evaluating the nutritional needs of individuals and groups and determining resources and constraints in a practice setting, including ordering nutrition related laboratory tests to check and track nutrition status; (B) Identifying nutrition problems and establishing priorities, goals, and objectives that meet nutritional needs and are consistent with available resources and constraints; (C) Creating individualized dietary plans, including therapeutic diets; issuing and implementing dietary orders to meet the nutritional needs of healthy individuals and individuals in acute and chronic disease states; and monitoring the effectiveness of such dietary plans and orders; (D) Determining and providing appropriate nutrition interventions in health and disease, including nutrition counseling on food and prescription drug interactions; (E) Developing, implementing, and managing nutrition care processes; or (F) Evaluating, making changes to, and maintaining appropriate standards of quality in food and nutrition services. (17) 'Nutrition counseling' means a supportive process, characterized by a collaborative counselor-patient or counselor-client relationship with individuals or groups, to establish food and nutrition priorities, goals, individualized action plans, and general

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physical activity guidance that acknowledge and foster responsibility for self-care to promote health and wellness or to treat or manage an existing disease or medical condition. (18) 'Nutrition diagnosis' means identifying and labeling nutritional problems managed and treated by a licensed dietitian nutritionist but does not include a medical diagnosis of the health status of an individual. (19) 'Nutrition intervention' means purposefully planned interventions, including nutrition counseling, intended to positively change a nutrition related behavior, risk factor, environmental condition, or aspect of the health status of an individual, his or her family or caregivers, target groups, or the community at large. Such term includes approving, ordering, and monitoring therapeutic diets and counseling on food and prescription drug interactions. (20) 'Nutrition monitoring and evaluation' means: identifying patient outcomes relevant to a nutrition diagnosis, intervention plans, and goals; comparing those outcomes with a patient's previous health status, intervention plans, and goals or with a reference standard to determine the progress made in achieving desired outcomes of nutrition care services; and determining whether planned nutrition interventions should be continued, revised, or concluded. (21) 'Patient' means an individual recipient of nutrition care services, whether in an outpatient, inpatient, or nonclinical setting. (22) 'Provisionally licensed dietitian nutritionist' or 'provisionally licensed nutritionist' means a person provisionally licensed as provided for in Code Section 43-11A-10. (23) 'Qualified supervisor' means an individual providing supervision who assumes full professional responsibility for the work of the supervisee by verifying, directing, and approving the provided nutrition care services, medical nutrition therapy, and other work being supervised, as provided for in Code Section 43-11A-19. (24) 'Registered dietitian nutritionist' means a person who is credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or its successor organization as a registered dietitian nutritionist or a registered dietitian and is authorized to use such title and the designation 'RDN' or 'RD.' (25) 'Supervisee' means a student, intern, or trainee providing nutrition care services and other work under the supervision of a qualified supervisor, as provided for in Code Section 43-11A-19. (26) 'Telehealth' means the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to provide services under this chapter between a healthcare provider in one location and an individual in another location to support clinical healthcare, public health, patient health related education, and health administration. (27) 'Therapeutic diet' means a diet intervention prescribed by a licensed physician or other authorized nonphysician practitioner that provides food or nutrients via oral, enteral, or parenteral routes as part of the treatment of a disease or clinical condition to modify, eliminate, decrease, or increase identified micronutrients and macronutrients in a patient's diet, or to provide mechanically altered food when indicated.

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(28) 'Unrestricted practice of medical nutrition therapy' means the provision of medical nutrition therapy by an individual who is responsible for his or her own practice or treatment procedures.
43-11A-4. (a) The Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians in existence prior to July 1, 2024, is continued in existence thereafter as the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists and Licensed Nutritionists. Those persons serving as members of the board immediately prior to July 1, 2024, shall continue to serve out their respective terms of office and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The board shall consist of seven members as follows:
(1) Five members shall be licensed dietitian nutritionists and one member shall be a licensed nutritionist; provided, however, that, of those six members, at least one member shall be from each of the following areas of the practice of nutrition and dietetics: clinical nutrition and dietetics, community or public health nutrition and dietetics, and the private practice of nutrition and dietetics; provided, further, that at least one member shall be an educator on the faculty of a college or university specializing in the field of nutrition and dietetics; and (2) One member shall represent the public at large. (b) Members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor with the confirmation of the Senate. Members of the board shall take office on the first day of July immediately following the expired terms of that office and shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Those persons serving as members of the board immediately prior to July 1, 2024, shall continue to serve out their respective terms of office and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. Any person appointed to the board when the Senate is not in session may serve on the board without Senate confirmation until the Senate acts on that appointment. No member shall serve on the board for more than two consecutive terms. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Governor subject to confirmation of the Senate. (c) All members of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. (d) All members of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office.
43-11A-5. (a) Professional members of the board shall:
(1) Be citizens of the United States and residents of this state; (2) Have engaged in the practice of nutrition and dietetics for compensation for not less than five years; and (3) Be licensed under this chapter. (b) Consumer members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor from the public at large, shall be citizens of the United States and residents of this state, and shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice of nutrition or dietetics.

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(c) The Governor may remove members of the board, after notice and opportunity for hearing, for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct, conviction of any felony, failure to meet the qualifications of this chapter, or committing any act prohibited by this chapter. (d) Initial members of the board may be exempt from the requirements established in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, provided that such members possess the qualifications for a license under this chapter and apply for such license within six months of the availability of such license.
43-11A-6. The board shall meet annually and shall elect from its members a chairperson, a vice chairperson, and any other officers as deemed necessary who shall hold office according to the rules adopted by the board. In addition to its annual meeting, the board shall hold at least two other meetings each year as provided by the rules adopted by the board.
43-11A-7. The board shall have the power to:
(1) Enforce the provisions of this chapter, and it shall be granted all of the necessary duties, powers, and authority to carry out this responsibility; (2) Draft, adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce such rules as it deems necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter in the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (3) License duly qualified applicants by examination, endorsement, or reinstatement; (4) Implement a disciplinary process; (5) Enforce qualifications for licensure; (6) Set standards for competency of licensees continuing in or returning to practice; (7) Issue orders when a license is surrendered to the board while a complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action against such license is pending; (8) Adopt, revise, and enforce rules regarding advertising by licensees, including, but not limited to, rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices; (9) Adopt, publish in print or electronically, and enforce a code of ethics; (10) Establish examination and licensing fees; (11) Request and receive the assistance of state educational institutions or other state agencies; (12) Prepare information of consumer interest describing the regulatory functions of the board and describing the procedures by which consumer complaints are filed with and resolved by the board. The board shall make the information available to the general public and appropriate state agencies; (13) Establish continuing education requirements; (14) Adopt a seal which shall be affixed only in such manner as prescribed by the board; and (15) Conduct a national background check, as provided for in Code Sections 43-11A11 and 43-11A-15, by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of

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Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center; provided, however, that reports from such background checks shall not be shared with entities outside of this state.
43-11A-8. (a) The board shall adopt rules and regulations implementing a process by which transitioning service members may qualify for licensure, as provided for in Code Section 43-1-34. (b) The board shall issue an expedited license by endorsement to any individual who is a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member stationed within the State of Georgia, as provided for in Code Section 43-1-35. (c) The board may grant, upon application and payment of proper fees, a license without examination to a person who, at the time of application, holds a valid license or certification as a licensed or certified dietitian nutritionist, dietitian, or nutritionist issued by another state, political territory, or jurisdiction acceptable to the board if, in the board's opinion, the requirements for such license or certification are substantially the same as the requirements of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated by the board.
43-11A-9. (a) Each applicant for a license as a licensed dietitian nutritionist shall be at least 18 years of age, submit a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, pay any applicable fees, and:
(1) Present evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant holds a current and valid registration as a registered dietitian nutritionist; or (2) Submit proof of:
(A) Completion of a master's or doctoral degree; (B) Satisfactory completion of a planned, documented, supervised experience in the practice of nutrition and dietetics accredited by ACEND, consisting of not less than 1,000 hours of supervised practice under the supervision of a qualified supervisor as provided for in Code Section 43-11A-19; provided, however, that an applicant shall complete such experience within five years of earning the degree required under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; provided, further, that the board in its discretion may grant an extension for a limited time for extraordinary circumstances; (C) Passage of the examination for registered dietitian nutritionists administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or its successor organization; provided, however, that, if such passage occurred more than five years before license application, the applicant shall demonstrate completion of 75 hours of continuing education that satisfy the continuing education criteria of the board for each five-year period post-examination; and (D) Completion of such other requirements as may be prescribed by the board. (b) Each applicant for a license as a licensed nutritionist shall be at least 18 years of age, submit a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, pay any applicable fees, and submit proof of:

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(1) Completion of a master's or doctoral degree with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, community nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition education, nutrition science, clinical nutrition, applied clinical nutrition, nutrition counseling, nutrition and functional medicine, nutritional biochemistry, nutrition and integrative health, or a comparable major or in a field of clinical healthcare; provided, however, that the applicant has completed coursework leading to competence in medical nutrition therapy, including, but not limited to:
(A) Fifteen semester hours of courses on clinical or life sciences, including at least three semester hours on human anatomy and physiology or an equivalent subject; and (B) Fifteen semester hours of courses on nutrition and metabolism, including at least six semester hours on biochemistry; (2) Satisfactory completion of a planned, documented, and supervised practice experience demonstrating competence in providing nutrition care services and medical nutrition therapy approved by the board and meeting all of the following requirements: (A) An applicant shall complete a supervised practice experience under this paragraph within five years of completing the requirements provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection; provided, however, that the board in its discretion may grant an extension for a limited time for extraordinary circumstances; (B) A supervised practice experience provided for in this paragraph shall:
(i) Involve at least 1,000 hours in the following practice areas, with a minimum of 200 hours in each practice area: conducting nutrition assessment and nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation; (ii) Be under the supervision of a qualified supervisor as provided for in Code Section 43-11A-19; and (iii) Prepare an applicant, as determined by the board, to provide nutrition care services for various populations of diverse cultures, genders, and ages, and to be able to competently formulate actionable medical nutrition therapies and nutrition interventions, nutrition education, nutrition counseling, and ongoing nutrition care services for the prevention, modulation, and management of a range of acute and chronic medical conditions; (3) Satisfaction of examination requirements by: (A) Passage of the certified nutrition specialist examination administered by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists or its successor organization, or passage of an equivalent examination on all aspects of the practice of nutrition and dietetics that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or its successor organization and that is approved by a two-thirds' vote of the board; provided, however, that, if such passage occurred more than five years before the license application, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board completion of 75 hours of continuing education per each five-year period postexamination; or (B) Demonstration the applicant holds a current and valid certification from the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists or its successor organization that

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allows the applicant to use the title 'certified nutrition specialist' or the designation 'CNS'; and (4) Completion of such other requirements as may be prescribed by the board. (c) All persons licensed or who have submitted an application for licensure prior to July 1, 2024, shall remain licensed, be eligible for reactivation, or be eligible for licensure under the requirements in place at the time of licensure or application, so long as the applicant or licensee remains in good standing and maintains an active or inactive license if obtained or once it is obtained. Such persons shall be licensed as dietitian nutritionists.
43-11A-10. The board, at its discretion, may issue a provisional license for an individual to practice as a provisionally licensed dietitian nutritionist or provisionally licensed nutritionist for one year under the supervision of a licensed dietitian nutritionist or licensed nutritionist upon the filing of an application with appropriate fees and submission of evidence of successful completion of a substantial portion of the requirements for licensure as provided for in Code Section 43-11A-9; provided, however, that the board, at its discretion, may allow such licensee to renew such provisional license for a length of time determined by the board; provided, further, that the board may require a renewal fee for such licensee to maintain such provisional license.
43-11A-11. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'conviction data' means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought, or a record of a sentencing to first offender treatment without an adjudication of guilt. (b) With respect to the provisions of Code Section 43-11A-15, the board shall be authorized to obtain conviction data with respect to an applicant or licensee. The board may require an applicant or licensee who has been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or been granted first offender treatment upon being charged with any criminal offense other than a traffic violation or any traffic violation that involved driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, homicide or feticide by vehicle, fleeing the scene of an accident, attempting to elude a police officer, or impersonating a law enforcement officer to submit to the board two complete sets of classifiable fingerprints of the applicant or licensee. Upon receipt thereof, the board shall submit both sets of fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center which shall promptly transmit one set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall retain the other set of fingerprints and promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the board in writing of any derogatory finding, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check or if there is no such finding. All conviction data received by the board shall be used by it for the exclusive purpose of carrying out its responsibilities under this

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chapter, shall not be a public record, shall be privileged, and shall not be disclosed to any other person or agency except as provided in Code Section 43-11A-15. (c) The board may require that all applications be made under oath.
43-11A-12. After evaluation of an application and other evidence submitted, the board shall notify each applicant that the application and evidence submitted are satisfactory and accepted or unsatisfactory and rejected. If the application and evidence are unsatisfactory and rejected, the notice shall state the reasons for the rejection.
43-11A-13. Examinations to determine qualifications for licensure as provided for in Code Section 43-11A-9 shall be administered to qualified applicants at least twice each calendar year. The examinations may be administered by a national testing service. The board shall notify each examinee of the results of the examination.
43-11A-14. (a) A license issued by the board is the property of the board and shall be surrendered on demand. (b) The licensee shall display the license certificate in an appropriate and public manner. (c) The licensee shall inform the board of any change of address. (d) If a licensee is not in violation of this chapter at the time of application for renewal and if such licensee fulfills current requirements of continuing education as established by the board and pays any requisite fees, such license shall be renewed biennially. (e) Each licensee is responsible for renewing his or her license before the expiration date. (f) Under procedures and conditions established by the board, a licensee may request that his or her license be declared inactive; provided, however, that such licensee may apply for active status at any time and, upon meeting the conditions set by the board, shall be declared active.
43-11A-15. The board may refuse to grant or renew a license to an applicant; administer a public or private reprimand, but a private reprimand shall not be disclosed to any person except the licensee; suspend the license of any licensee for a definite period or for an indefinite period in connection with any condition which may be attached to the restoration of such license; limit or restrict the license of any licensee as the board deems necessary for the protection of the public; revoke any license; condition the penalty upon, or withhold formal disposition pending, the applicant's or licensee's submission to such care, counseling, or treatment as the board may direct; or impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation of a law, rule, or regulation relating to the profession regulated by this chapter upon a finding by a majority of the board that the licensee or applicant has:
(1) Failed to demonstrate the qualifications or standards for a license contained in this chapter or under the laws, rules, or regulations under which licensure is sought or held.

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It shall be incumbent upon the applicant to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board that such applicant meets all the requirements for the issuance of a license, and, if the board is not satisfied as to the applicant's qualifications, it may deny a license without a prior hearing; provided, however, that the applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if he or she so desires; (2) Knowingly made misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in the practice of a business or profession licensed under this title or on any document connected therewith, or practiced fraud or deceit or intentionally made any false statement in obtaining a license to practice the licensed business or profession, or made a false statement or deceptive registration with the board; (3) Been convicted of any felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude in the courts of this state or any other state, territory, or country or in the courts of the United States; as used in this paragraph and paragraph (4) of this Code section, the term 'felony' shall include any offense which, if committed in this state, would be deemed a felony, without regard to its designation elsewhere; and, as used in this paragraph, the term 'convicted' shall include a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought; (4) Been arrested, charged, and sentenced for the commission of any felony, or any crime involving moral turpitude, where:
(A) A plea of nolo contendere was entered to the charge; (B) First offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; or (C) An adjudication or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge. The plea of nolo contendere or the order entered pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to probation of first offenders, or other first offender treatment shall be conclusive evidence of arrest and sentencing for such crime; (5) Had his or her license to practice a business or profession licensed under this title revoked, suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority other than the board; had other disciplinary action taken against him or her by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board; was denied a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings; or was refused the renewal of a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings; (6) Engaged in any unprofessional, immoral, unethical, deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, which conduct or practice materially affects the fitness of the licensee or applicant to practice a business or profession licensed under this title, or of a nature likely to jeopardize the interest of the public, which conduct or practice need not have resulted in actual injury to any person or be directly related to the practice of the licensed business or profession but shows that the licensee or applicant has committed any act or omission which is indicative of bad moral character or untrustworthiness; unprofessional conduct shall also include any departure from, or the failure to conform to, the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing practice of the business or profession licensed under this title;

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(7) Knowingly performed any act which in any way aids, assists, procures, advises, or encourages any unlicensed person or any licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked by a professional licensing board to practice a business or profession licensed under this title or to practice outside the scope of any disciplinary limitation placed upon the licensee by the board; (8) Violated a statute, law, or any rule or regulation of this state, any other state, the professional licensing board regulating the business or profession licensed under this title, the United States, or any other lawful authority, without regard to whether the violation is criminally punishable, which statute, law, or rule or regulation relates to or in part regulates the practice of a business or profession licensed under this title, when the licensee or applicant knows or should know that such action is violative of such statute, law, or rule or regulation; or violated a lawful order of the board previously entered by the board in a disciplinary hearing, consent decree, or license reinstatement; (9) Been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction within or outside of this state; any such adjudication shall automatically suspend the license of any such person and shall prevent the reissuance or renewal of any license so suspended for as long as the adjudication of incompetence is in effect; or (10) Displayed an inability to practice a business or profession licensed under this title with reasonable skill and safety to the public or has become unable to practice the licensed business or profession with reasonable skill and safety to the public by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material.
43-11A-16. (a) Except as provided in Code Section 43-11A-18, no person shall engage in or offer to provide medical nutrition therapy unless the person is licensed under this chapter. (b) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, no person shall designate or hold himself or herself out as a licensed dietitian nutritionist or use or assume the title 'dietitian nutritionist,' 'licensed dietitian nutritionist,' 'dietitian,' 'dietician,' or any other title indicating that the person is a licensed dietitian nutritionist, or append to or use in conjunction with that person's name the designation 'LDN' or 'LD' unless the person is a licensed dietitian nutritionist. (c) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, no person shall designate or hold himself or herself out as a licensed nutritionist or append to or use in conjunction with that person's name the designation 'LN' unless the person is licensed as a nutritionist under this chapter. (d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, no person shall designate or hold himself or herself out as a nutritionist unless the person is licensed under this chapter. (e) Use of an earned, federally trademarked nutrition credential is not prohibited; provided, however, that such use shall not give a person the right to practice medical nutrition therapy or to use the general titles of 'dietitian,' 'dietitian nutritionist,' or 'nutritionist' unless such person is also licensed under this chapter. Notwithstanding any

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law to the contrary, a person may use a lawfully earned federally trademarked title, including the following:
(1) A registered dietitian or registered dietitian nutritionist may use the titles 'registered dietitian' or 'registered dietitian nutritionist' and use in conjunction with his or her name the designation 'RD' or 'RDN'; and (2) A certified nutrition specialist may use the title 'certified nutrition specialist' and use in conjunction with his or her name the designation 'CNS.' (f) Any person violating the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
43-11A-17. Proceedings under this chapter shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'
43-11A-18. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect:
(1) A supervisee who is: (A) Practicing as a part of a course of study or as part of a supervised practice experience to satisfy the educational or supervised practice experience requirements provided for in Code Section 43-11A-9; (B) Completing a supervised practice experience provided for in Code Section 4311A-19 not more than five years after completing the education requirements provided for in Code Section 43-11A-9; and (C) Practicing while supervised by a qualified supervisor as provided for in Code Section 43-11A-19; provided, however, that such supervisee shall not engage in the unrestricted practice of medical nutrition therapy; provided, further, that such supervisee shall use a title that clearly indicates his or her status as a supervisee;
(2) A dietitian or nutritionist serving in the armed forces of the United States or any other federal agency who is using government issued titles and who is engaging in the practice of medical nutrition therapy, provided such title use and such practice are related to such individual's service or employment; (3) Persons licensed to practice the professions of dentistry, medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, nursing, or pharmacy engaging in the practice of medical nutrition therapy when incidental to the practice of their professions; provided, however, that such persons shall not use any protected titles as provided in Code Section 43-11A-16; (4) A nonresident dietitian, dietitian nutritionist, or nutritionist practicing medical nutrition therapy for up to 30 days per year if such person holds a valid license from another state and the requirements for such license are, in the board's opinion, substantially the same or higher than the requirements of this chapter; (5) Employees of a department, agency, or division of state, county, or local government, or a person who contracts with any of the foregoing for purposes of providing nutrition care services for the Women, Infants, and Children program and

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who is authorized within the discharge of official duties to use the title of nutritionist and provides such services within the discharge of his or her official duties; (6) A person who assists the provision of medical nutrition therapy if such person performs only support activities that are not discretionary and do not require the exercise of professional judgment for their performance and such person is directly supervised by a licensed dietitian nutritionist, licensed nutritionist, or healthcare provider licensed in this state acting within the scope of such provider's license; provided, however, that such person shall not use any protected titles as provided in Code Section 43-11A-16; (7) A person who does not represent himself or herself using protected titles as provided in Code Section 43-11A-16 and who provides medical weight control services for persons with obesity as part of:
(A) An instructional program that has been approved in writing by a licensed dietitian nutritionist, licensed nutritionist, or healthcare provider licensed or certified in this state whose authorized scope of practice includes medical nutrition therapy; or (B) A plan of care that is overseen by a healthcare provider licensed in this state whose scope of practice otherwise authorizes such provider to provide and delegate medical nutrition therapy; provided, however, that the medical weight control services are not discretionary and do not require the exercise of professional judgment; (8) A person who disseminates nonindividualized, written, general nutrition information in connection with the marketing and distribution of dietary supplements, food, herbs, or food materials, including, but not limited to, explanations of their federally regulated label claims, any known drug-nutrient interactions, their role in various diets, or suggestions as how to best use and combine them; provided, however, that such information does not constitute medical nutrition therapy; provided, further, that such person shall not use any protected titles as provided in Code Section 43-11A16 and shall not hold himself or herself out as qualified to engage in the practice of medical nutrition therapy; (9) The practice of the tenets of any religion, sect, or denomination whatsoever; provided, however, that a member of such religion, sect, or denomination shall not use any protected titles as provided in Code Section 43-11A-16 and shall not hold himself or herself out as qualified to engage in the practice of medical nutrition therapy; (10) A person who provides individualized nutrition recommendations for the wellness and primary prevention of chronic disease, health coaching, holistic and wellness education, guidance, motivation, behavior change management, services for nonmedical weight control, or other nutrition care services, provided that: (A) Such services do not constitute medical nutrition therapy; (B) Such person does not use protected titles as provided in Code Section 43-11A16; and (C) Such person does not hold himself or herself out as licensed or qualified to engage in the practice of medical nutrition therapy; or

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(11) A person who is an operator or employee of a health food store or business that sells health products, including dietary supplements, food, herbs, or food materials, and who provides verbal general nonmedical nutrition information that does not constitute medical nutrition therapy; provided, however, that such person shall not use any protected titles as provided in Code Section 43-11A-16.
43-11A-19. (a) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, a qualified supervisor shall be licensed under this chapter or exempt under paragraph (2) of Code Section 4311A-18. (b) If a supervisee is providing medical nutrition therapy, a qualified supervisor shall:
(1) Be a licensed dietitian nutritionist, licensed nutritionist, or a healthcare provider licensed or certified in any state or territory, including licensed or certified dietitians, dietitian nutritionists, or nutritionists, whose scope of practice includes the provision of medical nutrition therapy; (2) When a state does not provide for licensure or certification of dietitians, dietitian nutritionists, or nutritionists, meet such other criteria as the board may establish by rule or regulation, including being a registered dietitian, certified nutrition specialist, or licensed healthcare provider whose scope of practice includes the provision of medical nutrition therapy; or (3) Be an employee of the federal government authorized within the discharge of his or her official duties to provide medical nutrition therapy. (c) A qualified supervisor shall: (1) Only supervise a clinical activity or nutrition care service for which the qualified supervisor is authorized to perform; (2) Develop and carry out a program for advancing and optimizing the quality of nutrition care services provided by a supervisee; provided, however, that such qualified supervisor and supervisee shall identify and document:
(A) The goals for such supervised practice experience; (B) The assignment of clinical tasks as appropriate to the supervisee's evolving level of competence; (C) The supervisee's relationship and the amount and type of access to the qualified supervisor; and (D) The process for evaluating the supervisee's performance; (3) Oversee the activities of and approve and accept responsibility for the nutrition care services rendered by the supervisee; (4) At a minimum, be physically on-site and present where the supervisee is providing nutrition care services or be immediately and continuously available to the supervisee by means of two-way real-time audiovisual technology that allows for direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and sound between the qualified supervisor and the supervisee; provided, however, that, if the qualified supervisor assigns to a supervisee a nutrition care service that is to be provided in a setting where the qualified supervisor is not routinely present, such qualified supervisor shall ensure that the means

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and methods of supervision are adequate to ensure appropriate patient care, which may include synchronous videoconferencing or another method of communication, and oversight that is appropriate to the care setting and the education and experience of the supervisee, as determined by the board by approval, policy, or rule; (5) Review on a regular basis the charts, records, and clinical notes of any supervisee and maintain responsibility for such supervisee's clinical record keeping; (6) Be available to render assistance during the provision of nutrition care services when requested by the patient; provided, however, that, if such qualified supervisor is not available, such qualified supervisor shall arrange for another qualified healthcare provider lawfully able to render nutrition care services to be available; and (7) Limit the assignment of nutrition care services to those services that are within the training and experience of the supervisee and customary to the practice of the qualified supervisor."
PART II Conforming cross-references
SECTION 2-1.
Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by revising subparagraph (c)(5)(D) of Code Section 43-1-33, relating to advertisement, signage, and identifier requirements for health care practitioners, as follows:
"(D) Dietitian nutritionist or nutritionist licensed or registered pursuant to Chapter 11A of this title;"
SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 43-34-316, relating to exceptions, by revising paragraph (5) as follows:
"(5) Any person using genetic data for purposes of nutritional counseling who is licensed as a dietitian nutritionist or nutritionist under Chapter 11A of this title or exempt from such licensure pursuant to paragraph (10) of Code Section 43-11A-18."
SECTION 2-3. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by replacing "clinical dietitian" and "dietitian" with "dietitian nutritionist or nutritionist" and by replacing "dietitians" with "dietitian nutritionists or nutritionists" wherever such terms occur in:
(1) Code Section 9-11-9.1, relating to affidavit to accompany charge of professional malpractice; (2) Code Section 31-2A-14, relating to Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program, advisory committee, administration of authorized grant programs, and grant criteria; (3) Code Section 31-8-192, relating to definitions relative to health share volunteers in medicine; (4) Code Section 33-20A-3, relating to definitions relative to patient protection;

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(5) Code Section 33-20E-2, relating to application to insurers and definitions; (6) Code Section 33-24-59.27, relating to right to shop for insurance coverage, disclosure of pricing information, and notice; (7) Code Section 33-39-3, relating to definitions relative to the collection, use, and disclosure of information gathered by insurance institutions; (8) Code Section 43-1-28, relating to volunteers in health care specialties; (9) Code Section 51-2-5.1, relating to relationship between hospital and health care provider prerequisite to liability, notice regarding independent contractor status, and factors for consideration in determining status; and (10) Code Section 51-16-1, relating to definitions relative to pandemic business safety.

SECTION 2-4. Said Code is further amended by replacing "dietetics" with "nutrition and dietetics" wherever such term occurs in:
(1) Code Section 43-1-28, relating to volunteers in health care specialties; and (2) Code Section 43-22A-13, relating to compliance with state and federal regulations.

PART III Effective date and repealer
SECTION 3-1.

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M
Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner

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Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 425. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Albers of the 56th, Gooch of the 51st, Summers of the 13th and Anderson of the 24th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of the practice of law and general provisions regarding notaries public, respectively, so as to provide for the modernization of certain legal, notarial, and court services using electronic means; to provide for criminal penalties and civil liability, including compensatory and other damages; to provide for class action lawsuits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 437. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 11th, Strickland of the 17th and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to authorize the Department of Agriculture to enforce certain criminal laws; to regulate consumable hemp products; to provide for definitions; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products to individuals under the age of 21 years; to require the posting of certain signs concerning the legal age to purchase consumable hemp products; to provide penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1311. By Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Hitchens of the 161st and Greene of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jack M. "Bob" Plemons; and for other purposes.
HR 1312. By Representatives Evans of the 89th, Davis of the 87th, Drenner of the 85th, Barnes of the 86th and Schofield of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Alice White Bussey for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1313. By Representative Williamson of the 112th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Evan Newsom; and for other purposes.
HR 1314. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Martinez of the 111th and Fleming of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Joe Chapman on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1315. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Efstration of the 104th, Jones of the 47th, Burchett of the 176th, Beverly of the 143rd and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Clay Ruskell upon his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1316. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hilda Abbott; and for other purposes.
HR 1317. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alex Raul Rivera; and for other purposes.
HR 1318. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Albert Sorto; and for other purposes.
HR 1319. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jefferson Dominguez; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 7:00 o'clock, this evening.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 502. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Hatchett of the 50th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit state agencies from contracting for advertising or marketing services with certain companies or from supporting certain companies; to provide for

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definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 512. By Senators Still of the 48th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Esteves of the 6th, Dolezal of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, so as to create the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund and the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund Commission; to amend Code Section 16-6-13.3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil forfeiture of proceeds and property, so as to provide for the forfeiture of proceeds or money which is used, intended for use, used in any manner to facilitate, or derived from the criminal offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 371. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Jones of the 10th, Robertson of the 29th, Butler of the 55th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of workers' compensation; to provide for definitions; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers, firemen, prison guards, and publicly employed emergency medical technicians, so as to provide compensation to eligible peace officers from the State Indemnification Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 490. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Albers of the 56th, Kennedy of the 18th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the felony offense of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 496. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th, Payne of the 54th, Williams of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 543. By Senators Brass of the 28th and Hodges of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bingo, so as to change certain provisions relating to bingo games operated by nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations; to remove certain limitations regarding premises on which such bingo games may be held; to change certain provisions relating to the prizes and proceeds of such bingo games; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1125. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Carpenter of the 4th, Daniel of the 117th, Hilton of the 48th, Smith of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to phase out the payment of subminimum wage to persons with disabilities; to repeal provisions concerning exemptions to the state minimum wage law for persons with disabilities; to provide that no employer shall utilize a certificate issued by the United States Department of Labor pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 214(c) to pay individuals with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage; to provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford
Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N E Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1104. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th, Hugley of the 141st, McClain of the 109th, Douglas of the 78th, Cox of the 28th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to address mental health risks for student athletes; to provide for mental health screenings in addition to or in conjunction with preparticipation physical examinations for student athletes; to provide for guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and

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educate public school and participating private school student athletes, their parents or guardians, school personnel, and coaches about screening student athletes for mental health risks and raising awareness of mental health resources available to student athletes; to provide for definitions; to provide for informational meetings; to require annual review by coaches; to provide for limited liability; to encourage additional implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to address mental health risks for student athletes; to provide for guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate public school and participating private school student athletes, their parents or guardians, school personnel, and coaches about mental health risks for student athletes and raising awareness of mental health resources available to student athletes; to provide for definitions; to require annual review by coaches; to provide for limited liability; to encourage additional implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended in Part 15, relating to miscellaneous provisions, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-324.7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Athletic association' means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic activities in which public schools and participating private schools in this state participate. (2) 'Healthcare provider' means a licensed physician, another licensed individual under the supervision of a licensed physician, licensed psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health, or other licensed mental or behavioral health clinician or specialist who has received training on screening school-age children for mental health risks. (3) 'Interscholastic athletic activity' means interscholastic athletics and practices and scrimmages related to interscholastic athletics.

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(4) 'Participating private school' means a private school in this state whose students or teams compete against students or teams from a public school or local school system in this state. (5) 'Student athlete' means a public school or participating private school student in grades six through 12 participating in or desiring to participate in an interscholastic athletic activity. (b) Each athletic association shall, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, develop and post on its public website guidelines and other relevant materials, including, but not limited to, approved videos or links thereto, to inform and educate student athletes, their parents or guardians, school personnel, and coaches about mental health risks for student athletes and raising awareness of mental health resources available to student athletes. In developing such guidelines and materials, an athletic association may utilize educational videos available at no cost to the state for the purpose of educating school personnel and coaches. (c) Each public school and participating private school which includes one or more grades from grades six through 12 shall provide information to each student athlete's parent or guardian at least once each school year regarding mental health risks for student athletes and to raise awareness of mental health resources available to student athletes. (d)(1) Once each school year, each coach of an interscholastic athletic activity shall review the guidelines and other relevant materials, including, but not limited to, videos, approved by each athletic association of which the coach's school is a member pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. (2) A coach shall not be eligible to coach an interscholastic athletic activity until he or she completes the requirements contained in this subsection. (e) This Code section shall not create any liability for, or create a cause of action against, a local board of education or other governing body of a public school or participating private school or the officers, employees, or volunteers of any such entities for any act or omission related to the removal or nonremoval of a student athlete participating in an interscholastic athletic activity in conjunction with an actual or perceived risk to the mental health of such student athlete or another student athlete; provided, however, that this subsection shall not include healthcare providers unless they are acting in a volunteer capacity. (f) The sponsors of youth athletic activities, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-324.1, are encouraged to implement the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper E Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford
Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter
Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N E Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 349. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Fleming of the 125th, Townsend of the 179th, Cameron of the 1st, Wiedower of the 121st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal Chapter 10, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, and enact a new chapter that reorganizes, modernizes, and clarifies all aspects of the current regulation of the practice of barbering, esthetics, hair design, cosmetology, and nail care through the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, so as to allow a licensed master barber or barber II to operate a mobile barber shop under certain conditions; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, is amended by revising Code Section 43-10-18.1, previously designated as reserved, as follows:
"43-10-18.1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the board shall issue and renew a license to operate a mobile barber shop to any individual licensed as a master barber or barber II who can show that such mobile barber shop provides and maintains such physical and sanitary facilities and equipment as shall be required by rules and regulations promulgated by the board necessary to protect the health and safety of the public and complies with the other provisions of this Code section. Such rules and regulation shall require at a minimum:
(1) An adequate and functional sink within the mobile barber shop, including, but not limited to, a holding tank with adequate waste-water storage; and (2) Adequate lighting and ventilation. (b) Only barbering and no other service or business shall be conducted from a mobile barber shop. (c) A mobile barber shop shall only be operated within the boundaries of the county with which the mobile barber shop trailer or vehicle, as applicable, is registered pursuant to Code Section 40-2-20. (d) No chemical services shall be offered or performed in a mobile barber shop. (e) No barber apprentice shall be trained in a mobile barber shop. (f) A mobile barber shop shall be subject to such business licenses, health and sanitation standards, and other requirements imposed upon stationary barber shops by ordinance or resolution of each county and municipality in which such mobile barber shop operates. Reserved."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper E Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford E Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N E Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR #2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 28th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

HB 1046 HB 1093
HB 1149
HB 1260 HB 1322 HB 1383

Health; advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services; authorize (Substitute)(Hth-Clark-100th) Agriculture; prohibit acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities (Substitute)(A&CA-Clark-100th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 44 2797S) Local government; require local constitutional officers to annually report audits of discretionary funds to the General Assembly (Substitute) (GAff-Mainor-56th)( Rules Committee Substitute LC 47 2951S) Georgia Nicotine Vapor Products Directory Act; enact (Substitute) (RegI-Gaines-120th) Georgia Hemp Farming Act; regulate consumable hemp products (A&CA-Cannon-172nd) Law enforcement officers; arrests without warrant; revise authority (JudyNC-Reeves-99th)

Structured Rule

HR 1021

Local government; option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes when current year assessed value exceeds base year value; provide - CA (Substitute)(W&M-Stephens-164th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HR 1021. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Washburn of the 144th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for local governments to have the option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year value of such homestead as provided by general law; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize each county, municipality, and local school system to offer a volunteer program that enables residents aged 65 or older to volunteer for such local government and receive a credit of up to $500.00 each year against the ad valorem taxes due on their homestead property for such local government; to provide for election by such local governments; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article VII, Section II, Paragraph III of the Constitution is amended by revising subparagraph (b) as follows:
"(b) Each county, municipality, and local school system shall be authorized to offer a volunteer program that enables residents aged 65 or older to volunteer for such county, municipality, or local school system and receive a credit against the ad valorem taxes otherwise owed on such resident's homestead for such political subdivision for the year following such volunteer service in an amount not to exceed $500.00 per year. Such local option volunteer program shall only become effective for a given county, municipality, or local school system on the first day of January following the passage of an ordinance or resolution by the governing authority of such political subdivision and following the approval of a majority of the qualified electors of such political subdivision voting in a referendum thereon. Such ordinance or resolution may provide for further terms and conditions for the volunteer program; provided, however, that in no event shall

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a volunteer receive more than $10.00 or the state's minimum wage, whichever is greater, of credit per volunteer hour. No such credit shall be refundable or applied against any prior year's taxes, but a credit, or portion thereof, may be carried forward for up to one year. No such credit shall be taxable in this state. Repealed."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize each county, ( ) NO municipality, and local school system to provide for a volunteer program that enables residents aged 65 or older to volunteer for their county, municipality, or local school system and receive a credit of up to $500.00 each year against the ad valorem taxes due on their homestead property for such local government?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford E Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125

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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 1318. By Representative Holcomb of the 81st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to repeal Chapter 10, relating to the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee, and designate it as reserved; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to revise committee names; to repeal provisions relating to inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies and certain procedures of the General Assembly; to make conforming changes throughout the Code; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

PART I Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Name Correction
SECTION 1-1.

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Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 2-10-53.1, relating to oversight by legislative advisory committee, membership, duties, and expiration, as follows:
"(1) The chairpersons of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Economic Development and Tourism and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Natural Resources or their designees, ex officio;"
PART II Senate Committee Name Correction
SECTION 2-1.
Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended by revising Code Section 10-9-20, relating to Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee created, composition, officers, and duties, as follows:
"10-9-20. There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party, five members of the Senate appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party, the chairperson of the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism or his or her designee, and the chairperson of the Senate Economic Development Committee Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism or his or her designee. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The chairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments from the membership of the committee, and the vice chairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from the membership of the committee. The chairperson and vice chairperson shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. Vacancies in an appointed member's position or in the offices of chairperson or vice chairperson of the committee shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The committee shall periodically inquire into and review the operations of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, as well as periodically review and evaluate the success with which the authority is accomplishing its statutory duties and functions as provided in this chapter."
PART III Georgia Education Authority (Schools)
SECTION 3-1.
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3, relating to the Georgia Education Authority (Schools), and designating said part as reserved.
SECTION 3-2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 20-3-152, relating to the Georgia Education Authority (University) creation, members, officers, and staff, quorum, procedural rules and regulations, and assignment to Department of Administrative Services, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The authority shall elect one of its members as chairman chairperson and another as vice-chairman vice chairperson and a secretary and treasurer, who need not necessarily be a member of the authority but who shall be the same as the secretary and treasurer of the Georgia Education Authority (Schools). The majority of the members of the authority shall constitute a quorum. No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the authority. The members of the authority shall not be entitled to compensation for their services but shall be entitled to and shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The staff of the authority shall be the same as the staff of the Georgia Education Authority (Schools). The authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government. It shall have perpetual existence. Any change in name or composition of the authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under the provisions of this article or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this article."
SECTION 3-3. Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, is amended in Code Section 29-3-32, relating to investment of funds, by repealing paragraph (8) and designating said paragraph as reserved.
SECTION 3-4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 29-5-32, relating to investment of estate funds by conservator, by repealing paragraph (8) and designating said paragraph as reserved.
SECTION 3-5. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising Code Section 45-15-13, relating to representation of state authorities by Attorney General, as follows:
"45-15-13. As used in Code Sections 45-15-14 through 45-15-16, the term 'state authorities' means the following instrumentalities of the state: Georgia Building Authority, Georgia Education Authority (Schools), Georgia Education Authority (University), Georgia Highway Authority, Georgia Ports Authority, State Road and Tollway Authority, Jekyll Island--State Park Authority, Stone Mountain Memorial Association, Georgia

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Emergency Communications Authority, and Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority."
SECTION 3-6. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended in Code Section 50-17-21, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (9) as follows:
"(9) 'State authorities' means the following instrumentalities of the state: Georgia Building Authority, Georgia Education Authority (Schools), Georgia Education Authority (University), Georgia Highway Authority, State Road and Tollway Authority, Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia Development Authority, Jekyll Island-- State Park Authority, Stone Mountain Memorial Association, North Georgia Mountains Authority, Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, Groveland Lake Development Authority, Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority, the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, and other instrumentalities of the state created by the General Assembly and authorized to issue debt and not specifically exempt from this article."
SECTION 3-7. Said title is further amended in Code Section 50-17-22, relating to State Financing and Investment Commission, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(2) There shall be a construction division of the commission administered by a director who shall not be a member of the commission and who shall also serve as the executive secretary for the commission. The director and the staff of the construction division shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the commission, shall provide administrative support for all personnel of the commission, and shall account for and keep all records pertaining to the operation and administration of the commission and its staff. The director, as executive secretary, shall prepare agendas and keep minutes of all meetings of the commission. In construction and construction related matters, the construction division shall act in accordance with the policies, resolutions, and directives of the Georgia Education Authority (Schools) and the Georgia Education Authority (University) until such time as such policies, resolutions, or directives are changed or modified by the commission. In carrying out its responsibilities in connection with the application of any funds under its control, including the proceeds of any debt or any appropriation made directly to it for construction purposes, the commission is specifically authorized to acquire and construct projects for the benefit of any department or agency of the state or to contract with any such department or agency for the acquisition or construction of projects under policies, standards, and operating procedures to be established by the commission; provided, however, that the commission shall contract with the Department of Transportation or the Georgia Highway Authority or the State Road and Tollway Authority or any combination of the foregoing for the supervision of and contracting for design, planning, building, rebuilding, constructing, reconstructing, surfacing, resurfacing, laying out, grading, repairing, improving, widening, straightening, operating, owning, maintaining, leasing,

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and managing any public roads and bridges for which general obligation debt has been authorized. The construction division also shall perform such construction related services and grant administration services for state agencies and instrumentalities and for local governments, instrumentalities of local governments, and other political subdivisions as may be assigned to the commission or to the construction division by executive order of the Governor."
SECTION 3-8. Any assets of the Georgia Education Authority (Schools) existing as of June 30, 2024, shall devolve by operation of law and without further action to the State of Georgia on July 1, 2024. Any liabilities and obligations of the Georgia Education Authority (Schools) existing as of June 30, 2024, shall be transferred and assumed by the State of Georgia, by such instruments as may be required to maintain the same.
PART IV Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee
SECTION 4-1.
Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, is amended by repealing Chapter 10, relating to the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee, and designating said chapter as reserved.
SECTION 4-2. Any assets of the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee existing as of June 30, 2024, shall devolve by operation of law and without further action to the State of Georgia on July 1, 2024. Any liabilities and obligations of the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee existing as of June 30, 2024, shall be transferred and assumed by the State of Georgia, by such instruments as may be required to maintain the same.
PART V Reports of the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination
SECTION 5-1.
Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising Code Section 31-53-6, relating to the compiling of reports and public dissemination of data, as follows:
"31-53-6. (a) The office shall compile reports received from the following boards, commissions, committees, councils, and offices pursuant to each such entity's respective statutory reporting requirements:
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(3) The Kidney Disease Advisory Committee; (4)(2) The Hemophilia Advisory Board; (5)(3) The Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; (6)(4) The Georgia Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council; (7)(5) The Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; (8)(6) The Behavioral Health Coordinating Council; (9)(7) The Department of Public Health on behalf of the Georgia Coverdell Acute Stroke Registry; (10)(8) The Office of Cardiac Care; and (11)(9) The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission. (b) The office shall maintain a website that permits public dissemination of data compiled by the boards, commissions, committees, councils, and offices listed in subsection (a) of this Code section."
PART VI Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee
SECTION 6-1.
Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended by repealing Code Section 36-91-111, relating to the creation and administration of the Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee, and designating said Code section as reserved.
SECTION 6-2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 36-91-112, relating to model guidelines, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Prior to executing any comprehensive agreement for the development or operation of a qualifying project pursuant to an unsolicited proposal received by a local government under this article, the local government shall adopt either:
(1) The model guidelines from the Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee; or (2) Its its own guidelines as a policy, rule, regulation, or ordinance, which shall contain each of the factors identified in subsection (b) of this Code section."
PART VII Georgia World War I Centennial Commission
SECTION 7-1.
Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by repealing Article 3 of Chapter 13, relating to the Georgia World War I Centennial Commission, and designating said article as reserved.

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SECTION 7-2. Any assets of the Georgia World War I Centennial Commission existing as of June 30, 2024, shall devolve by operation of law and without further action to the State of Georgia on July 1, 2024. Any liabilities and obligations of the Georgia World War I Centennial Commission existing as of June 30, 2024, shall be transferred and assumed by the State of Georgia, by such instruments as may be required to maintain the same.
PART VIII State Personnel Oversight Commission
SECTION 8-1.
Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by repealing Chapter 24, relating to the "Governmental Reorganization and Termination from Employment Reform Act of 1977."
SECTION 8-2. Any assets of the State Personnel Oversight Commission existing as of June 30, 2024, shall devolve by operation of law and without further action to the State of Georgia on July 1, 2024. Any liabilities and obligations of the State Personnel Oversight Commission existing as of June 30, 2024, shall be transferred and assumed by the State of Georgia, by such instruments as may be required to maintain the same.
PART IX Small Business Assistance Advisory Council
SECTION 9-1.
Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by repealing Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 5, relating to small business assistance, and designating said part as reserved.
PART X Commission on Regional Planning
SECTION 10-1.
Said title is further amended by repealing Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 8, relating to the Commission on Regional Planning.
SECTION 10-2. Any assets of the Commission on Regional Planning existing as of June 30, 2024, shall devolve by operation of law and without further action to the State of Georgia on July 1, 2024. Any liabilities and obligations of the Commission on Regional Planning existing as of June 30, 2024, shall be transferred and assumed by the State of Georgia, by such instruments as may be required to maintain the same.

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PART XI Commission on the Preservation of the State Capitol
SECTION 11-1.
Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by repealing Code Section 50-16-5.1, relating to the Commission on the Preservation of the State Capitol.
SECTION 11-2. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended in Code Section 45-13-72, relating to submission of recommendations to achieve highest museum standards, and designation of area as Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The Capitol Art Standards Commission, in cooperation with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Commission on the Preservation of the State Capitol, shall designate areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas. Such areas shall include information, artifacts, photographs, monuments, or other related items which tell the history and importance of agriculture to this state's economic growth. Except as provided for in this part, the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas of the capitol museum shall be maintained, operated, and managed in the same manner as the other areas of the capitol museum."
SECTION 11-3. Any assets of the Commission on the Preservation of the State Capitol existing as of June 30, 2024, shall devolve by operation of law and without further action to the State of Georgia on July 1, 2024. Any liabilities and obligations of the Commission on the Preservation of the State Capitol existing as of June 30, 2024, shall be transferred and assumed by the State of Georgia, by such instruments as may be required to maintain the same.
PART XII Senate Committee Name Correction
SECTION 12-1.
Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-27-34, relating to the Georgia Lottery Corporation Legislative Oversight Committee, as follows:
"(a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly, the Georgia Lottery Corporation Legislative Oversight Committee, to be composed of the members of the House Committee on Regulated Industries and the Senate Economic Development Committee Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism. The chairpersons of such committees shall serve as cochairpersons of the oversight

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committee. The oversight committee shall periodically inquire into and review the operations of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, as well as periodically review and evaluate the success with which the authority corporation is accomplishing its statutory duties and functions as provided in this chapter. The oversight committee may conduct any independent audit or investigation of the authority corporation it deems necessary."

PART XIII Effective Date SECTION 13-1.

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

PART XIV General Repealer SECTION 14-1.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford E Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong E Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1326. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Jasperse of the 11th, Hawkins of the 27th and Cooper of the 45th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for certain provisions relating to Schedule I controlled substances, Schedule III controlled substances, and Schedule IV controlled substances; to provide for certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drugs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett

Y Cooper Y Corbett
Cox Y Crawford E Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1363. By Representatives Mathiak of the 74th, Hawkins of the 27th, Cooper of the 45th, Greene of the 154th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that drugs dispensed to a covered person for self-administration under a state health plan be reimbursed using a transparent, index based price, plus a dispensing fee; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that drugs dispensed to a covered person for self-administration under a state health plan be reimbursed using a transparent, index based price, plus a dispensing fee; to provide for

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definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"45-18-16.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Georgia estimated acquisition cost and select specialty pharmacy rates' means this state's monthly average drug acquisition cost as of the first day of each month as determined by the Department of Community Health. (2) 'Insurer' means a corporation licensed to transact accident and sickness or major medical insurance business in this state, a healthcare corporation, a health maintenance organization, a pharmacy benefits manager, or any other entity that enters into a contract with the board to provide healthcare coverage or services pursuant to a state health plan. (3) 'National average drug acquisition cost" means the monthly survey of retail pharmacies conducted by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to determine average acquisition cost for Medicaid covered outpatient drugs. (4) 'Pharmacy' means a pharmacy or pharmacist licensed or holding a nonresident pharmacy permit pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 26. (5) 'Pharmacy benefits manager' means a person, business entity, or other entity that performs pharmacy benefits management as such term is defined in Chapter 64 of Title 33. The term 'pharmacy benefits manager' includes a person or entity acting for a pharmacy benefits manager in a contractual or employment relationship in the performance of pharmacy benefits management for a health plan, including operating or administering a prescription card or prescription program directly or on behalf of a pharmacy benefits manager or insurer for covered persons for drugs not covered or being reimbursed by the covered person's pharmacy benefits manager or health plan. Such term shall not include services provided by pharmacies operating under a hospital pharmacy license. Such term shall not include health systems while providing pharmacy services for their patients, employees, or beneficiaries, for indigent care, or for the provision of drugs for outpatient procedures. Such term shall not include services provided by pharmacies affiliated with a facility licensed under Code Section 31-44-4 or a licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110. (6) 'State health plan' means:
(A) The state employees' health insurance plan established pursuant to this article; and

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(B) The health insurance plan for public school teachers and the health insurance plan for public school employees established pursuant to Subparts 2 and 3, respectively, of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20. (b)(1) The Department of Community Health shall engage an actuary or actuarial consulting firm to conduct an actuarial study and prepare a report, to be completed no later than December 1, 2024, of the fiscal impact to the state health plan of implementing the drug reimbursement methodology set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection. The Department of Community Health's contracted insurer and any other contractors and subcontractors shall cooperate fully with such actuarial study, including making records available to the Department of Community Health and the actuary or actuarial consulting firm conducting the study. The report shall be made available to the public. (2) If the results of the actuarial study project cost neutrality or a potential annual savings to the state, then on and after July 1, 2025, an insurer shall reimburse a pharmacy for a drug dispensed to a covered person for self-administration in the state health plan in an amount equal to: (1) the national average drug acquisition cost on the day of claim administration or, if unavailable, the rate provided in the Georgia estimated acquisition cost and select specialty pharmacy rates on the day of claim administration or, if unavailable, the wholesale acquisition cost on the day of claim administration; and (2) a professional dispensing fee that is not less than the professional dispensing fee paid by the state under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. (c) An insurer shall not circumvent the requirements regarding pharmacy reimbursement in this Code section in any manner, including without limitation by adjudicating claims through a prescription card or program."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford E Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1407. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Anderson of the 10th and Prince of the 132nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coordinated and comprehensive planning and service delivery by counties and municipalities, so as to revise provisions for establishing, negotiating, reviewing, revising, and filing local government service delivery strategies; to require the development of statewide mapping standards; to revise the dispute resolution process; to revise provisions related to sanctions; to require and limit the promulgation of certain rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coordinated and comprehensive planning and service delivery by counties and municipalities, so as to revise provisions for establishing, negotiating, reviewing, revising, and filing local government service delivery strategies; to revise the dispute resolution process; to revise provisions related to sanctions; to require and limit the promulgation of certain rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coordinated and comprehensive planning and service delivery by counties and municipalities, is amended by revising Article 2, relating to service delivery, as follows:
"ARTICLE 2
36-70-20. The intent of this article is to provide a flexible framework within which local governments in each county can develop a service delivery system that is both efficient and responsive to citizens in their county. The General Assembly recognizes that the unique characteristics of each county throughout the state preclude a mandated legislative outcome for the delivery of services in every county. The process provided by this article is intended to minimize inefficiencies resulting from duplication of services and competition between local governments and to provide a mechanism to resolve disputes over local government service delivery, funding equity, and land use. The local government service delivery process should result in the minimization of noncompatible incompatible municipal and county land use plans and in a simple, concise agreement describing which local governments will provide which service in specified areas within a county and how provision of such services will be funded.
36-70-21. (a) Each county and municipality shall execute an agreement for the implementation of a local government service delivery strategy as set forth in this article by July 1, 1999:
(1) By December 31st of each year following the year in which the county's ten-year comprehensive plan update is due in accordance with the rules promulgated by the department pursuant to this chapter or Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50; and

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(2) Within 180 days of the occurrence of an event requiring review and revision pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 36-70-28. (b) For municipalities located within multiple counties, the review and deadline for an agreement for the implementation of a local government service delivery strategy shall be applicable for the portion of the municipality that lies within a given county in conjunction with such county's review and deadline. (c) The provisions of this article shall not apply to any consolidated government in which no other municipal corporation exists within the county.
36-70-22. (a)(1) Each county shall initiate the process for developing a local government service delivery strategy after July 1, 1997, but no later than January 1, 1998 required by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 36-70-21 no earlier than April 1st and no later than July 1st of the year following any year in which the county's ten-year comprehensive plan update is due. (2) Each county shall initiate the process for developing a local government service delivery strategy required by a triggering event under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 36-70-21 no later than 30 days following the occurrence of the event. If the county does not initiate such process within the 30 day period, any municipality in the county may initiate the process. (3) Any municipality affected by a change in service delivery or revenue distribution arrangements as described in subsection (b.1) of Code Section 36-70-28 may initiate the process of amending a local government service delivery strategy pursuant to subsection (b.1) of Code Section 36-70-28.
(b) Initiation of the strategy shall be accomplished by the provision of a written notice from the county to the governing bodies of all municipalities located wholly or partially within the county or providing services within the county and to other counties providing services within the county. Such notice shall:
(1) State state the date, time, and place for a joint meeting at which designated representatives of all local governing bodies shall assemble for the purpose of commencing deliberations on the service delivery strategy. The notice shall be; (2) Be sent not more than 45 and not less than 15 days prior to the meeting date; and (3) Identify all local governments to which the notice will be delivered. (c) In the event the county governing authority fails to initiate the process by January 1, 1998 July 1 of the year following any year in which the county's ten-year comprehensive plan update is due, any municipality within the county may do so by sending a written notice, containing the required information, to the county and all other municipalities.
36-70-22.1. (a) Within 60 days of the initiation of the process for developing a local government service delivery strategy, all local governments that received the written notice provided for in Code Section 36-70-22 shall provide all other local governments identified in such written notice with a written proposal of a local government service delivery strategy

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containing the components required by Code Section 36-70-23, and in compliance with the criteria required by Code Section 36-70-24 together with all such factual information, data, and evidence supporting such proposal. (b) Such written proposal for each local government may be modified periodically with written notice provided to all local governments that received the written notice provided for in Code Section 36-70-22; provided, however, that written proposals shall be finalized by each local government prior to an agreement to enter into optional nonbinding arbitration under Code Section 36-70-25.2. (c) All such written proposals and supporting documentation shall be considered public records and subject to disclosure pursuant to Code Section 50-18-71.
36-70-23. Each local government service delivery strategy shall include the following components:
(1) An identification of all local government services presently provided or primarily funded by each general purpose local government and each authority within the county, or providing services within the county, and a description of the geographic area in which the identified services are provided by each jurisdiction; (2) An assignment of which local government or authority, pursuant to the requirements of this article, will provide each service, the geographic areas of the county in which such services are to be provided, and a description of any services to be provided by any local government to any geographic area outside its geographical boundaries. In the event two or more local governments within the county are assigned responsibility for providing identical services within the same geographic area, the strategy shall include an explanation of such arrangement; (3) A description of the source of the funding for each service identified pursuant to paragraph (2) of this Code section; and (4) An identification of the mechanisms to be utilized to facilitate the implementation of the services and funding responsibilities identified pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this Code section.
36-70-24. In the development of a service delivery strategy, the following criteria shall be met:
(1) The strategy shall promote the delivery of local government services in the most efficient, effective, and responsive manner. The strategy shall identify steps which will be taken to remediate or avoid overlapping and unnecessary competition and duplication of service delivery and shall identify the time frame in which such steps shall be taken. When a municipality provides a service at a higher level than the base level of service provided throughout the geographic area of the county by the county, such service shall not be considered a duplication of the county service;
(2)(A) The strategy shall provide that water or sewer fees charged to customers located outside the geographic boundaries of a service provider shall not be arbitrarily higher than the fees charged to customers receiving such service which are located within the geographic boundaries of the service provider.

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(B) If a governing authority disputes the reasonableness of water and sewer rate differentials imposed within its jurisdiction by another governing authority, that disputing governing authority may hold a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the rate differential. Following the preparation of a rate study by a qualified engineer, the governing authority may challenge the arbitrary rate differentials on behalf of its residents in a court of competent jurisdiction. Prior to such challenge, the dispute shall be submitted to some form of alternative dispute resolution; (3)(A) The strategy shall ensure that the cost of any service which a county provides primarily for the benefit of the unincorporated area of the county shall be borne by the unincorporated area residents, individuals, and property owners who receive the service. Further, when the county and one or more municipalities jointly fund a county-wide service, the county share of such funding shall be borne by the unincorporated residents, individuals, and property owners that receive the service. (B) Such funding shall be derived from special service districts created by the county in which property taxes, insurance premium taxes, assessments, or user fees are levied or imposed or through such other mechanism agreed upon by the affected parties which complies with the intent of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; and (4)(A) Local governments within the same county shall, if necessary, amend their land use plans so that such plans are compatible and nonconflicting, or, as an alternative, they shall adopt a single land use plan for the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the county. (B) The provision of extraterritorial water and sewer services by any jurisdiction shall be consistent with all applicable land use plans and ordinances.
36-70-25. (a) Approval of the local government service delivery strategy shall be accomplished as provided for in this Code section. (b) The county and each municipality within the county shall participate in the development of the strategy. (b) Approval of the a local government service delivery strategy shall be accomplished by adoption of a resolution:
(1) By the county governing authority; (2) By the governing authority of municipalities located within the county which have a population of 9,000 or greater within the county; (3) By the municipality which serves as the county site if not included in paragraph (2) of this subsection; and (4) By no less than 50 percent of the remaining municipalities within the county which contain at least 500 persons within the county if not included in paragraph (2) or (3) of this subsection. (c) For the purpose of determining population for the purposes of this Code section, the population in the most recent United States decennial census shall be utilized. (d) The adoption of a service delivery strategy specified in Code Section 36-70-21 may be extended to a date certain no later than 120 days following the date otherwise specified

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in Code Section 36-70-21 upon written agreement of the local governments enumerated in subsection (b) of this Code section. In the event such an agreement is executed, the sanctions specified in Code Section 36-70-27 shall not apply until on and after such extended date.
36-70-25.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'affected municipality' means the county seat and each municipality of at least 500 persons required to adopt a resolution approving the local government service delivery strategy pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 36-70-25. (b) If a county and the affected municipalities in the county do not are unable to reach an agreement on a service delivery strategy, the provisions of this Code section shall be followed as the process to resolve the dispute all services within 90 days of initiation of the process provided for in Code Section 36-70-22, the county and all affected municipalities shall, by such 90th day, commence mediation in an attempt to reach a final agreement. Such mediation shall be limited to discussing only those services and geographic areas which remain to be agreed upon. (c) If a county and the affected municipalities in the county are unable to reach an agreement on the strategy prior to the imposition of the sanctions provided in Code Section 36-70-27, a means for facilitating an agreement through some form of alternative dispute resolution shall be employed. Where the alternative dispute resolution action is unsuccessful, the neutral party or parties shall prepare a report which shall be provided to each governing authority and made a public record. The cost of alternative dispute resolution authorized by this subsection shall be shared by the parties to the dispute pro rata based on each party's population according to the most recent United States decennial census. The county's share shall be based upon The costs of the mediation process undergone pursuant to this Code section shall be shared by the parties to the mediation pro rata based on each party's population according to the most recent United States decennial census with the county's population including only the unincorporated population of the county. (d) In the event that the county and the affected municipalities in the county fail to reach an agreement after the imposition of sanctions provided in Code Section 36-70-27, then the following process is available to the parties:
(1)(A) The county or any affected municipality located within the county may file a petition in superior court of the county seeking mandatory mediation. Such petition shall be assigned to a judge, pursuant to Code Section 15-1-9.1 or 15-6-13, who is not a judge in the circuit in which the county is located. The judge selected may also be a senior judge pursuant to Code Section 15-1-9.2 who resides in another circuit. (B) The visiting or senior judge shall appoint a mediator within 30 days of receipt of the petition. Mediation shall commence within 30 days of the appointment of a mediator. The mandatory mediation process shall be completed within 60 days following the appointment of the mediator. A majority of the members of the governing body of the county and each affected municipality shall attend the initial

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mediation. Following the initial meeting, the mediation shall proceed in the manner established at the initial meeting. If there is no agreement on how the mediation should proceed, a majority of the members of the governing body of the county and each affected municipality shall be required to attend each mediation session unless another process is agreed upon. Unless otherwise provided in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, the cost of alternative dispute resolution authorized by this subsection shall be shared by the parties to the dispute pro rata based on each party's population according to the most recent United States decennial census. (C) During the mediation process described in this subsection, the sanctions imposed pursuant to Code Section 36-70-27 may, by order of the court, be held in abeyance by the judge against any or all of the parties participating in such mediation process. (D) The judge may, by order of the court, substitute any mediation entered into pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section for the mediation required pursuant to this subsection; and (2) If no service delivery strategy has been submitted for verification to the Department of Community Affairs at the conclusion of the mediation, any aggrieved party may petition the superior court and seek resolution of the items remaining in dispute. The visiting or senior judge shall conduct an evidentiary hearing or hearings as such judge deems necessary and render a decision with regard to the disputed items. In rendering the decision, the judge shall consider the required elements of a service delivery strategy with a goal of achieving the intent of this article as specified in Code Section 36-70-20. It shall be in the discretion of the judge to hold the sanctions specified in Code Section 36-70-27 against one or more of the parties in abeyance pending the disposition of the action. The court is authorized to utilize its contempt powers to obtain compliance with its decision relating to the disputed items under review. The judge shall be authorized to impose mediation costs and court costs against any party upon a finding of bad faith. (e) The court shall notify, or cause to be notified, the Department of Community Affairs in the event that penalties are abated during the pendency of mediation or litigation held pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section. A notice shall also be sent in the event penalties become applicable to the parties. (f) Any service delivery agreement implemented as a result of the process set forth in this Code section shall remain in effect until revised pursuant to Code Section 36-70-28.
36-70-25.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'affected municipality' means the county seat and each municipality of at least 500 persons. (b)(1) After completing the mediation process required by Code Section 36-70-25.1, but prior to the 180th day following the initiation of the process under this article, the county and any affected municipalities with outstanding disagreements related to the service delivery strategy may elect to begin nonbinding arbitration in an attempt to resolve only such outstanding disagreements.

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(2) Evidence presented as part of any such nonbinding arbitration shall be limited to information included in the written proposals required by Code Section 36-70-22.1 and any written documentation associated with the required mediation conducted pursuant to Code Section 36-70-25.1. (c)(1) The costs of the arbitration process undergone pursuant to this Code section shall be shared by the parties to the arbitration pro rata based on each party's population according to the most recent United States decennial census with the county's population including only the unincorporated population of the county. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the arbitrator issues a written determination that any party or parties advanced a position that lacked substantial justification, which shall mean substantially frivolous, substantially groundless, or substantially vexatious, the costs shall be borne by such party or parties that advanced such position.
36-70-26. (a) Each county shall file the agreement for the implementation of strategy required by Code Section 36-70-21 with the department after the agreement has been adopted by resolution as provided for in Code Section 36-70-25. (b) The department shall, within 30 days of receipt, verify that the strategy includes the components enumerated in Code Section 36-70-23 and the minimum criteria enumerated in Code Section 36-70-24. The department, however, shall neither approve nor disapprove the specific elements or outcomes of the strategy. (c) In the event that no agreement is properly filed by a county by December 31 of the year following the year in which the county's ten-year comprehensive plan update is due or within 180 days of the triggering event under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 36-70-21, the department shall notify the affected local governments and all relevant state agencies that the jurisdictions are out of compliance with the laws regarding service delivery strategies, and the sanctions provided for in Code Section 36-70-27 shall apply; provided, however, that, in the event the local governments are participating in a nonbinding arbitration pursuant to Code Section 36-70-25.2, the deadline shall not be extended for more than 180 days. (d) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations only to the extent necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section.
36-70-27. (a)(1) No state administered financial assistance or grant, loan, or permit shall be issued to any local government or authority which is not included in a department verified strategy local government service delivery strategy that the department has verified as meeting the requirements of Code Section 36-70-26, or for any project which is inconsistent with such strategy; provided, however, that a municipality or authority located or operating in more than one county shall be included in a department verified strategy for each county wherein the municipality or authority is located or operating.

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(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to any drinking water project of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority or of any local government or authority if such project is a proposed drinking water supply reservoir or any water withdrawal, treatment, distribution, or other potable water facility associated with such reservoir and the project shall furnish potable water to wholesale users in incorporated areas in one or more counties. Within one year after such proposed drinking water supply reservoir becomes operational, the local governments and authorities in the affected county or counties shall update their service delivery strategy or strategies to be consistent with water supply arrangements resulting from the operation of such reservoir. (b)(1) If a municipality containing fewer than 500 persons within the county fails to establish a process to resolve disputes as required by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (4) of Code Section 36-70-24, the sanctions specified in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be imposed upon:
(A) The county within which any such municipality or portion of any such municipality is located; or (B) Any other municipality located in such county. (2) The provisions of this subsection shall apply only if a process to resolve disputes required by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (4) of Code Section 36-70-24 has been established between the county and each municipality containing 500 or more persons within the county. (c) Any local government or authority which is subject to the sanctions specified in subsection (a) of this Code section shall become eligible for state administered financial assistance or grants, loans, or permits on the first day of the month following verification by the department that the requirements of Code Section 36-70-26 have been met. (c) The sanctions specified in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any state administered financial assistance or grant, loan, or permit that is associated with or intended to address any of the following: (1) A state of emergency declared by any federal, state, or local emergency management agency, official, or authority; (2) A natural disaster; (3) Any set of conditions or circumstances that pose a danger to the health, safety, or welfare of any person or property; or (4) The order of any federal or state agency or court.
36-70-28. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'affected municipality' means the county seat and each municipality of at least 500 persons required to adopt a resolution approving the local government service delivery strategy pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 36-70-25. (b) In addition to the ten-year update required by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 36-70-21, each Each county and affected municipality shall review, and revise if necessary, the approved strategy:

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(1) In conjunction with updates of the comprehensive plan as required by Article 1 of this chapter; (2) Whenever necessary to change service delivery or revenue distribution arrangements; (3) Whenever necessary due to changes in revenue distribution arrangements; (4)(2) In the event of the creation, abolition, or consolidation of local governments; (5)(3) When the existing service delivery strategy agreement expires; or and (6)(4) Whenever the county and affected municipalities agree to revise the strategy. (b.1)(1) In the event that a change in service delivery or revenue distribution arrangements affects less than all of the local governments that are parties to the approved strategy, an amendment to the strategy limited to such changed service or services or revenue distribution arrangements between only those specific local governments may be submitted solely by the affected local governments and without the approval of the other nonimpacted county and affected municipalities in the county whose approval would otherwise be required under subsection (b) of Code Section 3670-25. (2) Any amendments to the approved strategy or revenue distribution arrangement which affect less than all of the local governments that are parties to the approved strategy shall be subject to review and revision whenever the service delivery strategy affecting the county and all municipalities within the county becomes subject to review and revision under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 36-70-21 or subsection (b) of this Code section. (c) In the event that a county or an affected municipality located within the county refuses to review and revise, if necessary, a strategy in accordance with paragraphs paragraph (2) and (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section, then any of the parties may use the alternative dispute resolution and appeal procedures set forth in subsection (d) of Code Section 36-70-25.1 mediation or nonbinding arbitration processes provided for in this article.
36-70-29. The department shall be prohibited from acting or promulgating rules or regulations regarding this article except to the extent explicitly provided for in this article."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2026.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford E Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes
Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1371. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to provide for legislative findings, to clarify liability regarding third-party criminal activity; to provide

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for definitions; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tolling of limitations, so as to change provisions relating to tolling of limitations for a civil cause of action arising from criminal activity; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to clarify liability regarding third-party criminal activity; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding liability of owners and occupiers of land, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-3-4. (a) An owner or occupier of land shall not be liable under Code Section 51-3-1 to a claimant for injuries arising from third-party criminal activity where the claimant came upon the owner or occupier's premises or approaches for the purpose of committing a crime punishable by more than one year of imprisonment under the laws of this state or under Chapter 8 of Title 16; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to a victim of a crime under Code Section 16-5-46. (b) Under Code Section 51-3-1, for injuries arising from third-party criminal activity, whether the premises is located in a high-crime area may be considered by the trier of fact regarding reasonable foreseeability; provided, however, that the mere fact that the premises is situated in a high-crime area is not, on its own, sufficient to establish a duty to keep the premises and approaches safe from criminal activity."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, and shall be applicable to causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2024.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford E Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1253. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Greene of the 154th, Jackson of the 128th, Corbett of the 174th, Houston of the 170th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regional commissions, so as to revise the composition of the governing council for regional commissions; to provide for the training of members thereof; to provide for terms of office, filling of vacancies, and appointment of successors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only, so as to provide for a new category of district; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for new authority for the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for a board and chairperson of such districts; to provide for application procedures; to provide for authority to seek state and federal funds; to provide for pilot programs; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regional commissions, so as to revise the composition of the governing council for regional commissions; to provide for the training of members thereof; to provide for terms of office, filling of vacancies, and appointment of successors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"36-1-28. (a) The General Assembly finds that there are numerous rural counties in this state that do not have financial resources sufficient to provide all of the services needed by their residents. In order to promote the health, prosperity, and general welfare of the residents in such counties, a new category of district titled 'special rural district' shall be created. Such districts shall be eligible to seek out the state and federal funds described in Chapter 10 of Title 44 and such other funds as may become available. (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Local governing body' means the elected governing body or governing authority of a county of this state. (2) 'Special rural district' means three or more rural counties with contiguous borders with at least one of the other rural counties within such district in which each county

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within such district has had declining revenue for the three previous consecutive years; had a declining population for the three previous consecutive years; and has entered into an agreement with all other counties in such special rural district to consolidate all services within such district and to use a joint administrator for the administration or support of the administration of all such services. (c) The local governing body of one or more rural counties may elect to apply to the Department of Community Affairs or its successor for the designation of special rural district. (d)(1) An approved special rural district shall be governed by a board comprised of the chairperson of each county's governing authority or the sole commissioner for a county with a sole commissioner form of government. (2) Each special rural district board shall have a chairperson, and the role of chair shall rotate every two years among the members of the special rural district board. Each county that is part of a special rural district shall have its representative on the board serve as the board's chairperson for a term before another county's representative on the board may serve a subsequent term as chairperson of the special rural district. (e) On or before December 31 of each year, the Department of Community Affairs shall publish a list of all counties in this state which qualify as rural counties in accordance with this Code section. (f) The Department of Community Affairs shall be authorized to: (1) Review all applications submitted pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section; (2) Determine all information that shall be required to be included in such applications in accordance with this Code section; and (3) Reject or approve such applications. (g) As of July 1, 2026, failure of the Department of Community Affairs to reject or approve an application within 45 days after the filing of such application shall constitute approval. (h) In the event that the Department of Community Affairs rejects an application, it shall state its reasons for doing so and shall transmit a record of such action and the reasons therefore, in writing, to the applicant. (i) As of July 1, 2025, the Department of Community Affairs shall undertake a pilot program through which up to three special rural districts may be created in the state. As of July 1, 2026, there shall be no limit upon the number of special rural districts which may be approved by said department."
SECTION 2. Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regional commissions, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 50-8-34, relating to councils of regional commissions, membership, terms of membership, voting, officers, and powers, as follows:
"(b) The manner of selecting such regional commission councilmembers shall be as prescribed by its bylaws and membership on the council shall be determined as follows:

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(1) The council shall include the chief elected official of each county governing body in the region for a period of time concurrent with each such elected official's term of elected office. If the chief elected official for a county is unable to serve on the council, he or she shall appoint another elected county official. In the case of a consolidated government where there is not another municipality located within the boundaries of the county, a second member of such consolidated government shall be appointed to the board; (2) The council shall include one elected official from one municipality in each county in the region for a period of time concurrent with each such elected official's term of elected office; (3) The council shall include three residents of the region appointed by the Governor, each for a term of two years. One of such three appointees shall be a member of a school board located within the region or a superintendent of schools within the region, and two of such three appointees shall be nonpublic councilmembers; (4) The council shall include one nonpublic councilmember appointed by the Lieutenant Governor for a term of two years and one nonpublic councilmember appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for a term of two years; and (5) The council may include any additional members determined necessary by the commissioner for purposes of complying with laws or regulations, or otherwise. Any such additional members shall be selected by the council and shall serve for a term of one year. (b)(1) Those members serving on the council of a regional commission on July 1, 2024, shall serve until December 31, 2024, and on that date, their terms on the council shall end. On and after January 1, 2025, the council of each regional commission shall be composed and selected in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. (2) On and after January 1, 2025, the council of each regional commission shall consist of the following members:
(A) The chief elected official of each county governing authority in such region who shall serve for a term of office on the council concurrent with such official's term of office as chief elected official of such county; provided, however, that such chief elected official may designate another member of the county's governing authority to serve in his or her place; (B) A number of elected officials of municipalities located within the region equal to the number of counties in the region, provided that each county in the region shall have an elected official of a municipality on the council. Such officials shall be elected by a caucus of all of the chief elected officials of the municipalities within the region. Such members shall serve for terms of two years and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified; provided, however, that one-half of the initial appointees shall be appointed to serve initial one-year terms beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025, and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified, and one-half of the initial appointees shall be appointed to serve initial two-year terms beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2026, and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. In the

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event that there is an odd number of counties in the region, the odd member shall be appointed to an initial two-year term in accordance with this subparagraph. In making such appointments, the department shall consider the demographic diversity of the region. The initial appointees under this subparagraph shall be appointed not later than December 1, 2024; (C) A number of members equal to the number of counties in the region who are not elected members of the county governing authorities or municipal governing authorities in the region. Such members shall be appointed by the Governor in consultation with the department. The department may solicit nominations from the citizens and governmental entities located in the region for this purpose. In making such appointments, the Governor shall consider the regional commitment of such candidates, their past contributions to the government and economy of the region, their commitment to the council, their leadership abilities, and their knowledge of state and local government as well as demographic diversity of the region. At least two of the appointees shall be the chairpersons of county boards of education in the region. Such members shall serve for terms of two years and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified; provided, however, that one-half of the initial appointees shall be appointed to serve initial one-year terms beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025, and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified, and one-half of the initial appointees shall be appointed to serve initial two-year terms beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2026, and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. In the event that there is an odd number of counties in the region, the odd member shall be appointed to an initial one-year term in accordance with this subparagraph. The initial appointees under this subparagraph shall be appointed not later than December 1, 2024; and (D) One member appointed by the Lieutenant Governor for a term of two years and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for a term of two years, provided that such members are not elected members of the county governing authorities or municipal governing authorities in the region. (3) The seats on the council for members serving on the council pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be vacated upon any such member ceasing to be a chief elected official of a county or municipality. (4) Within six months of taking office as a member of the council, the department shall provide assistance to the regional commission, as necessary, to ensure that all members of regional councils complete appropriate training in their duties, tasks, and responsibilities. If any member fails to complete the training specified by the department within six months of taking office as a member of the council, such member's seat shall be vacated by operation of law unless the department provides a waiver to such member for such training. (5) Vacancies on a council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the unexpired term of the member.

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(6) Successors appointed for members appointed pursuant to subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be appointed by the original appointing authority not later than December 1 of the year that the member's term expires in the same manner as the original appointment."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only, so as to provide for a new category of district; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for new authority for the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for a board and chairperson of such districts; to provide for application procedures; to provide for authority to seek state and federal funds; to provide for pilot programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"36-1-28. (a) The General Assembly finds that there are numerous rural counties in this state that do not have financial resources sufficient to provide all of the services needed by their residents. In order to promote the health, prosperity, and general welfare of the residents in such counties, a new category of district titled 'special rural district' shall be created. Such districts shall be eligible to seek out the state and federal funds described in Chapter 10 of Title 44 and such other funds as may become available. (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Local governing body' means the elected governing body or governing authority of a county of this state. (2) 'Special rural district' means three or more rural counties with contiguous borders with at least one of the other rural counties within such district in which each county within such district has had declining revenue for the three previous consecutive years; had a declining population for the three previous consecutive years; and has entered into an agreement with all other counties in such special rural district to consolidate all

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services within such district and to use a joint administrator for the administration or support of the administration of all such services. (c) The local governing body of one or more rural counties may elect to apply to the Department of Community Affairs or its successor for the designation of special rural district. (d)(1) An approved special rural district shall be governed by a board comprised of the chairperson of each county's governing authority or the sole commissioner for a county with a sole commissioner form of government. (2) Each special rural district board shall have a chairperson, and the role of chair shall rotate every two years among the members of the special rural district board. Each county that is part of a special rural district shall have its representative on the board serve as the board's chairperson for a term before another county's representative on the board may serve a subsequent term as chairperson of the special rural district. (e) On or before December 31 of each year, the Department of Community Affairs shall publish a list of all counties in this state which qualify as rural counties in accordance with this Code section. (f) The Department of Community Affairs shall be authorized to: (1) Review all applications submitted pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section; (2) Determine all information that shall be required to be included in such applications in accordance with this Code section; and (3) Reject or approve such applications. (g) As of July 1, 2026, failure of the Department of Community Affairs to reject or approve an application within 45 days after the filing of such application shall constitute approval. (h) In the event that the Department of Community Affairs rejects an application, it shall state its reasons for doing so and shall transmit a record of such action and the reasons therefore, in writing, to the applicant. (i) As of July 1, 2025, the Department of Community Affairs shall undertake a pilot program through which up to three special rural districts may be created in the state. As of July 1, 2026, there shall be no limit upon the number of special rural districts which may be approved by said department."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott

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Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1233. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, Vance of the 133rd and Lumsden of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local fire departments generally, so as to expressly authorize the levy and collection of extraterritorial taxes and fees to support local fire departments; to provide that such powers are in addition to and supplemental of any other authorizations currently provided by law; to establish limits on such extraterritorial taxes and fees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1031. By Representatives Washburn of the 144th, Knight of the 134th, Martin of the 49th, Crowe of the 118th, Blackmon of the 146th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as

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to provide for mandatory reappraisal of parcels; to require estimated roll-back rate information on annual notices of current assessment; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for minimum mandatory reappraisal of parcels; to provide requirements for ad valorem property tax bills; to revise provisions relative to appeals; to provide that county boards of tax assessors shall have the right to appeal under certain conditions; to revise a prohibition on increasing new valuations established by appeal decision or agreement; to provide for notice; to provide for proceedings; to provide for fees; to provide for refunds owed to the taxpayer; to require estimated roll-back rate information on and remove estimates of current year's taxes from annual notices of current assessment; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, is amended in Code Section 48-5-2, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Estimated roll-back rate' means the current year's estimated millage rate minus the millage equivalent of the total net assessed value added by reassessments:
(A) As calculated and certified to the tax commissioner by the levying authority for county and educational tax purposes; and (B) As calculated and certified to the collecting officer of the municipality by the levying authority for municipal tax purposes."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Article 1 by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-5-34. (a) The ad valorem property tax bill form shall be prepared annually by the county tax commissioner or collector and furnished to each taxpayer who owes state, county, or county school tax for the current tax year. The form shall provide the total amount of such taxes levied on property owned by the taxpayer, the amount of property tax credit

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granted by Act of the 1973 Session of Georgia's General Assembly, and the net amount of such taxes due for the current tax year. (b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section, regarding any ad valorem property tax bill where the millage rate adopted by a tax authority exceeds the estimated roll-back rate, such tax bill shall include a notice containing the name of such taxing authority and the following statement in bold print:
'The adopted millage rate exceeds the estimated roll-back rate as stated in the annual notice of assessment that you previously received for this taxable year, which will result in an increase in the amount of property tax that you will owe.'"
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-264, relating to designation and duties of chief appraiser, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) The chief appraiser shall ensure that every parcel in his or her respective county is appraised at least every three years."
SECTION 4. Code Section 48-5-274 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment of equalized adjusted property tax digest, establishment and use of average ratio, information to be furnished by state auditor, grievance procedure, and information to be furnished by commissioner, is amended as follows:
"48-5-274. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Assessment ratio' means the fractional relationship between the assessed value and the fair market value of the property. (2) 'County' means each county governing authority, each governing authority of a municipality having an independent school system, each local board of education, the tax commissioner, and the county board of tax assessors. (2)(3) 'Measures of central tendency' means the tendency of data to cluster around some typical or central value, such as the median ratio, the mean ratio, or the weighted mean ratio, also called the aggregate ratio, as defined in the Standard on Assessment-Ratio Studies published by the International Association of Assessing Officers. (b) The state auditor shall establish on a continuing basis, no later than November 15 in each year, an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county in the state and for the state as a whole for the current calendar year. Such digest shall exclude all real and personal property exempted from taxation and the difference between the value of all taxable property within any tax allocation district and the tax allocation increment base of such tax allocation district as defined under paragraph (15) of Code Section 36-44-3 for which consent has been obtained pursuant to Code Section 36-44-9. The state auditor may establish a unit within the Department of Audits and Accounts consisting of such number of personnel as is deemed necessary in order to establish and maintain on a continuing basis the equalized adjusted property tax digest. The equalized adjusted property tax digest shall be established and maintained as follows:

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(1) Determine the locally assessed valuation of the county property tax assessment digest for the preceding calendar year, exclusive of real and personal property exempted from taxation, exclusive of the difference between the value of all taxable property within any tax allocation district and the tax allocation increment base of such tax allocation district as defined under paragraph (15) of Code Section 36-44-3 for which consent has been obtained pursuant to Code Section 36-44-9, exclusive of railroad equipment company property shown on the county railroad equipment company property tax digest, exclusive of any property subject to current use valuation on the county property tax digest, and exclusive of the locally assessed valuation of timber harvested or sold; (2) Determine the fair market value for timber harvested or sold during the calendar year; (3) Divide the sum of the locally assessed valuation of the county property tax assessment digest under paragraph (1) of this subsection by the ratio of assessed value to fair market value of the property established by the state auditor in accordance with paragraph (8) of this subsection; (4) Determine the fair market value of the county railroad equipment company property tax digest for the preceding calendar year; (5) Determine the sum of the current use valuation of the county property tax digest; (6) Determine the total fair market value of the Public Utility Digest as established by the commissioner; (6.1) Determine any adjustment necessary to account for the net activities on any digest due to the activities of a joint authority as provided in Code Section 36-62-5.1; (7) The total of the sums obtained through the calculations prescribed in paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (6.1) of this subsection shall be known as the current equalized adjusted property tax digest of the county. The sum of the current equalized adjusted property tax digest of all counties of the state combined shall be known as the current equalized adjusted property tax digest for the state as a whole; and (8) Establish for each county in the state the ratio of assessed value to fair market value of county property subject to taxation, excluding railroad equipment company property. The ratio shall be determined by establishing the ratio of assessed value to sales price for each of a representative number of parcels of real property, the titles to which were during a period of time to be determined by the state auditor, and then by establishing the measure of central tendency for the county as a whole based upon a representative number of usable transactions studied. Any such sales price shall be adjusted upward or downward, in a manner consistent with the Standard on Ratio Studies published by the International Association of Assessing Officers or its successors, as reasonably needed to account for the effects of price changes reflected in the market between the date of sale and January 1 of the calendar for which the equalized adjusted property tax digest is being prepared. Sales prices also shall be reduced by any portion thereof attributable to personal property, real property exempt from taxation, or standing timber, or physical changes unreported to the board of assessors and included in the sales transaction. The representative number of transactions shall not include any

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parcel of which the sales price is not reflective of the fair market value of such property as fair market value is defined in Code Section 48-5-2. The state auditor shall supplement realty sales price data available in any county with actual appraisals of a representative number of parcels of farm property and industrial and commercial property located within the county, the titles to which were not transferred within the period of time determined by the state auditor. The state auditor may make appraisals on other types of real property located within the county when adequate realty sales data cannot be obtained on such property. The representative number of parcels of each class of real property as defined by the commissioner used for the study shall be determined by the state auditor. The state auditor may use the same ratio for other personal property, excluding motor vehicles, within the county as is finally determined for real property within the county. (c) The assessment ratio of assessed value to fair market value of county property to be established by the state auditor for the purposes of paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be established through the use of personnel of the Department of Audits and Accounts who have sufficient competence and expertise by way of education, training, and experience in the fields of property evaluation and appraisal techniques. The Department of Audits and Accounts shall use the Standard on Assessment-Ratio Studies published by the International Association of Assessing Officers or its successors commissioner to determine the valid transactions necessary to establish accurately the measure of central tendency described in paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that standard shall only be used to the extent it does not conflict with criteria enumerated in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of Code Section 48-5-2. (d) The assessment ratio of assessed value to fair market value determined for each county shall be used as provided for in this Code section until such time as a new ratio is determined on a continuing basis for each county. The state auditor shall provide to the commissioner the assessment ratio of assessed value to fair market value for all counties upon completion. Except for use under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the 'Quality Basic Education Act', the ratio the state auditor shall use for all other purposes is the median ratio, coefficient of dispersion, and the price related differential for all classes of property the board of tax assessors approves as its final ratios upon completion of the digest for the tax year. (e) On or before November 15 of each year, the state auditor shall furnish to the State Board of Education the current equalized adjusted property tax digest of each county in the state and the current equalized adjusted property tax digest for the state as a whole. In any county which has more than one school system, the state auditor shall furnish the State Board of Education a breakdown of the current county equalized adjusted property tax digest showing the amount of the digest applicable to property located within each of the school systems located within the county. At the same time, the state auditor shall furnish the governing authority of each county, the governing authority of each municipality having an independent school system, the local board of education of each school system, the tax commissioner or tax collector of each county, and the board of tax

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assessors of each county the current equalized adjusted property tax digest of the local school system or systems, as the case may be, and the current equalized adjusted property tax digest for the state as a whole.
(f)(1) Each county governing authority, each governing authority of a municipality having an independent school system, and each local board of education, and each county board of tax assessors, when aggrieved or when having an aggrieved constituent, shall have a right, upon written request made within 30 days after receipt of the digest information, to refer the question of correctness of the current equalized adjusted property tax digest of the local school system to the state auditor. The state auditor shall take any steps necessary to make a determination of the correctness of the digest and to notify all interested parties of the determination within 45 days after receiving the request questioning the correctness of the digest.
(2)(A) If any party questioning the correctness of the digest is dissatisfied with the determination made by the state auditor pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the party shall have the right, which must be exercised within 15 days after being notified of the determination made by the state auditor, to refer in writing the question of the correctness of the digest to a board of arbitrators. (B) Each board of arbitrators shall consist of three members, one to be chosen by the state auditor within 15 days after receipt of a written complaint, one to be chosen by the complaining party at the time of requesting the arbitration, and one to be chosen within 15 days after selection of the first two members by the first two members of the board. In the event the two arbitrators cannot agree on a third member, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia shall appoint the third member upon petition of either party with notice to the opposing party. (C) The board of arbitrators or a majority of the board within 15 days after appointment of the full board shall render its decision regarding the correctness of the digest in question and, if correction of the digest is required, regarding the extent and manner in which the digest should be corrected. The decision of the board shall be final. (g)(1) The state auditor, each county governing authority, each governing authority of a municipality having an independent school system, each local board of education, and each respective county board of tax assessors may appeal decisions of the arbitrators, as applicable, to the superior court of the county in which the equalized digest is performed. An appeal shall specifically state the grounds for such appeal and shall be affected by emailing, by mailing to, or by filing with the state auditor within 30 days from the date on which the decision of the arbitrators is delivered pursuant to this Code section. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the amount of the filing fee for an appeal under this subsection shall be $25.00. An appeal under this subsection shall not be subject to any other fees or additional costs otherwise required under any provision of Title 15 or under any other provision of law. (3) Within 30 days of receipt of the payment made out to the clerk of the superior court, the county board of tax assessors shall file with the clerk of the superior court any papers

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specified by the person appealing, including, but not limited to, the staff information from the file used by the county board of tax assessors and state auditor. (4) Immediately following payment of such $25.00 filing fee provided by subsection (i) of this Code section to the clerk of the superior court, the clerk shall remit the proceeds thereof to the governing authority of the county which shall deposit the proceeds into the general fund of the county. All papers and information filed with the clerk shall become a part of the record on appeal to the superior court. At the time of the filing of the appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall serve the state auditor and attorney of record, if any, with a copy of the appeal filed in the superior court and with the civil action file number assigned to the appeal. Such service shall be affected in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-5. No discovery, motions, or other pleadings may be filed by the county board of tax assessors in the appeal until such service has been made. (5) The appeal shall be placed on the court's next available jury or bench trial calendar, at the appealing party's election, following the filing of the appeal unless continued by the court. If only questions of law are presented in the appeal, the appeal shall be heard as soon as practicable before the court sitting without a jury. Each hearing before the court sitting without a jury at the appealing party's election shall be held within 30 days following the date on which the appeal is filed with the clerk of the superior court unless continued by the court for a period not to exceed 90 days. If, at any time during the appeal process to the superior court, the county and the state auditor mutually agree in writing to the correctness of the digest, the appeal shall be concluded. If the final determination of the equalized adjusted property tax digest on appeal:
(A) Is less than the valuation thus used, the tax commissioner shall be authorized to adjust the taxpayer's tax bill to reflect the final decision for the year in question; or (B) Is greater than the decision of the board of arbitrators, superior court, or written agreement, as applicable, causes an increase in taxes, and creates an additional billing, it shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest. (h) The county board of tax assessors shall use the decision of the board of arbitrators, superior court, or written agreement as applicable in compiling the tax digest for the county for the year in question. The board of arbitrators and the state auditor shall also have the following powers and duties: (D)(1) The state auditor shall correct the digest in question in accordance with the decision of the board of arbitrators, superior court, or written agreement and shall report the corrections to the parties entitled to receive such information under this Code section; (E)(2) Each member of the board of arbitrators shall subscribe to an oath to perform faithfully and impartially the duties required in connection with the controversy concerning the correctness of the digest in question and to render a decision within the time required. Each member of the board of arbitrators shall be paid a sum not to exceed $250.00 for each appeal heard. In addition, each member of the board shall receive the same daily expense allowance as is provided for each member of the General Assembly and actual transportation costs when traveling by public carrier or the legal

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mileage rate when traveling by personal automobile. All costs of arbitration of matters arising under this Code section shall be shared and paid equally by the Department of Audits and Accounts and by the governing authority requesting the arbitration; and (3) Upon receiving notice that the current equalized adjusted property tax digest of any local school system is being questioned pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the state auditor shall notify the State Board of Education that the digest is being questioned. No computations shall be made on the basis of a questioned digest under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the 'Quality Basic Education Act,' until the digest has been corrected, if necessary, pursuant to this subsection. (g)(i) The commissioner shall provide to the state auditor such digest information as is needed in the calculation of the equalized adjusted property tax digests. Such information shall be provided for each county and for each local school system. For independent school systems in municipalities authorized to assess property in excess of 40 percent of fair market value pursuant to Code Section 48-5-7, the commissioner shall provide digest information to the state auditor at the assessment ratios utilized by both the municipal government and the county government or governments in which the municipality is located. If revision is made to the digest of any county or any portion of a county comprising a local school system following the initial reporting of the digest to the state auditor, the commissioner shall report any such revision to the state auditor."
SECTION 5. Code Section 48-5-299 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ascertainment of taxable property, assessments against unreturned personal property, penalty for unreturned property, and changing real property values established by appeal in prior year or stipulated by agreement, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) When the value of real property is reduced or is unchanged from the value on the initial annual notice of assessment or a corrected annual notice of assessment issued by the board of tax assessors and such reduced valuation has been established as the result of an appeal decision rendered by the board of equalization, hearing officer, arbitrator, or superior court pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311 or stipulated by written agreement signed by the board of tax assessors and taxpayer or taxpayer's authorized representative, the new valuation so established by appeal decision or agreement may not be increased by the board of tax assessors during the next two successive years, unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties, subject to the following exceptions:
(1) This subsection shall not apply to a valuation established by an appeal decision if the taxpayer or his or her authorized representative failed to attend the appeal hearing or provide the board of equalization, hearing officer, or arbitrator with some written evidence supporting the taxpayer's opinion of value; (2) This subsection shall not apply to a valuation established by an appeal decision or agreement if the taxpayer files a return at a different valuation during the next two successive years; (3) Unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties, if the taxpayer files an appeal pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311 during the next two successive years, the board of

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tax assessors, the board of equalization, hearing officer, or arbitrator may increase or decrease the value of the real property based on the evidence presented by the taxpayer during the appeal process; and (4) The board of tax assessors may increase or decrease the value of the real property if, after a visual on-site inspection of the property, it is found that there have been substantial additions, deletions, or improvements to such property or that there are errors in the board of tax assessors' records as to the description or characterization of the property, or the board of tax assessors finds an occurrence of other material factors that substantially affect the current fair market value of such property."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-306, relating to annual notice of current assessment, contents, posting notice, and new assessment description, by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(1) The annual notice of current assessment required to be given by the county board of tax assessors under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be dated and shall contain the name and last known address of the taxpayer. The annual notice shall conform with the state-wide uniform assessment notice which shall be established by the commissioner by rule and regulation and shall contain:
(A) The amount of the previous assessment; (B) The amount of the current assessment; (C) The year for which the new assessment is applicable; (D) A brief description of the assessed property broken down into real and personal property classifications; (E) The fair market value of property of the taxpayer subject to taxation and the assessed value of the taxpayer's property subject to taxation after being reduced; (F) The name, phone number, and contact information of the person in the assessors' office who is administratively responsible for the handling of the appeal and who the taxpayer may contact if the taxpayer has questions about the reasons for the assessment change or the appeals process; (G) If available, the website address of the office of the county board of tax assessors; and (H) A statement that all documents and records used to determine the current value are available upon request.; and (I) The current year's estimated roll-back rate; (2)(A) In addition to the items required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the notice shall contain a statement of the taxpayer's right to an appeal and an estimate of the current year's taxes for all levying authorities which shall be in substantially the following form: 'The amount of your ad valorem tax bill for this year will be based on the appraised and assessed values specified in this notice. You have the right to appeal these values to the county board of tax assessors. At the time of filing your appeal you must select one of the following options:

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(i)(A) An appeal to the county board of equalization with appeal to the superior court; (ii)(B) To arbitration without an appeal to the superior court; or (iii)(C) For a parcel of nonhomestead property with a fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under this Code section, or for one or more account numbers of wireless property as defined in subparagraph (e.1)(1)(B) of Code Section 48-5-311 with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under this Code section, to a hearing officer with appeal to the superior court. If you wish to file an appeal, you must do so in writing no later than 45 days after the date of this notice. If you do not file an appeal by this date, your right to file an appeal will be lost. For further information on the proper method for filing an appeal, you may contact the county board of tax assessors which is located at: (insert address) and which may be contacted by telephone at: (insert telephone number).' (B) The notice shall also contain the following statements in bold print:
'The estimate of your ad valorem tax bill for the current year is based on the previous or most applicable year's millage rate and the fair market value contained in this notice. The actual tax bill you receive may be more or less than this estimate. This estimate may not include all eligible exemptions.'"

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M

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N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin N Martin Y Martinez

N Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 146, nays 24.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 441. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Hawkins of the 27th, Hatchett of the 155th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Mathis of the 149th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, so as to authorize and regulate teledentistry in this state by licensed dentists pursuant to permits issued by the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, so as to authorize and regulate teledentistry by licensed dentists in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for exemptions and conditions; to provide for authorized practices; to provide for a referred dentist; to provide for ownership of documents; to provide for a limited number of dental hygienists and expanded duties dental assistants to perform teledentistry; to require health insurers to cover dental care provided through teledentistry; to prohibit health insurers from requiring covered persons to obtain dental care through teledentistry; to provide for enforcement by the Commissioner of Insurance regarding insurance coverage of

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teledentistry; to provide for the Georgia Board of Dentistry to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, is amended in Article 2, relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-11-54. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Authorizing dentist' means a licensed dentist in good standing and practicing in the State of Georgia. (2) 'Care management organization' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 33-24-59.24. (3) 'Dental hygienist' means a licensed dental hygienist in good standing who meets the requirements to perform the specific dental hygiene functions permitted under general supervision under Code Section 43-11-74. (4) 'Digital scan' means a computer generated replica of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity created with digital technology and enhanced digital photography. (5) 'Direct supervision' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 43-11-74. (6) 'Expanded duties dental assistant' means a dental assistant who has met the additional education and training requirements established by the board pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 43-11-80 to perform such other acts, practices, services, or procedures. (7) 'General supervision' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 43-11-74. (8) 'Health insurance plan' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 33-2459.24. (9) 'Health insurer' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 33-24-59.24. (10) 'Referred dentist' means a licensed dentist practicing in this state who has a written agreement with an authorizing dentist to provide in-person dental treatment to patients receiving dental care through a teledentistry interaction under this Code section. (11) 'Store and forward technologies' means technologies that allow for the electronic transmission of dental and health information, including images, photographs, documents, and health histories, through a secure communication system. (12) 'Synchronous, real-time communication' means a live, two-way interaction between the authorizing dentist and a dental hygienist, expanded duties dental assistant, or patient permitted under this Code section using audiovisual telecommunications technology but shall not constitute direct supervision for the purposes of Code Section 43-11-74 and the practice of dentistry in this state. (13) 'Teledentistry' means the delivery of dental care through the use of synchronous, real-time communication in conjunction with and supported by store and forward

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technologies under the general supervision of the authorizing dentist when dental care is provided to a patient physically located at a site in this state that is different from the site where the authorizing dentist is physically located. Teledentistry shall not include when a licensed dentist providing dental care to patients in a private dental office receives a digital photograph or audio or video communication from the cellphone of a patient of record for the purpose of evaluating a dental emergency or providing palliative care until the patient can be treated by such dentist. Such dentist shall not charge the patient for such emergency evaluation or palliative care. A teledentistry interaction shall not constitute or be considered the equivalent of an in-person, clinical examination by a licensed dentist. (b) No licensed dentist in this state shall provide dental care through teledentistry except under the conditions specified in this Code section. (c) A licensed dentist who wishes to provide dental care through teledentistry pursuant to this Code section shall so notify the board; provide written documentation evidencing that such dentist has established a referral relationship with a referred dentist who practices dentistry and treats patients in a physical and operational dental office located in this state within 50 miles of the setting where the teledentistry interaction will occur, provided that if no such office is available, then the closest dental office within the state; and provide any other pertinent information as prescribed by the board. (d) Subject to the conditions specified in subsection (e) of this Code section, an authorizing dentist shall only be authorized to: (1) Authorize a dental hygienist to perform the specific dental hygiene functions permitted under general supervision in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 43-11-74, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of this Code section; (2) Prescribe a medication that is not a controlled substance for a patient receiving dental care through a teledentistry interaction; (3) Authorize the performance of digital scans by a dentist or dental hygienist; and (4) Authorize the use of store and forward technologies to transmit patient records, images, digital scans, X-rays, and other relevant health information between the authorizing dentist and a dental hygienist or expanded duties dental assistant for the purposes of evaluating a patient's oral health condition and authorizing the performance of dental care permitted under this Code section. The authorizing dentist shall be the custodian of all patient records for the purposes of this Code section unless the patient is treated by a referred dentist. In such instance, the referred dentist shall be the custodian of the patient's records associated with the dental care the referred dentist provides to the patient, and such referred dentist shall furnish copies of these records to the authorizing dentist. (e) An authorizing dentist shall be subject to the following conditions when providing dental care through teledentistry as authorized in subsection (d) of this Code section: (1) Teledentistry services shall be consistent with how dental treatment is provided in person and shall adhere to the standards of appropriate patient care required in other

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dental care settings, including, but not limited to, appropriate patient examination, the taking and review of X-rays, and review of a patient's medical and dental history;
(2)(A) As part of the initial consultation with all new patients, the authorizing dentist shall establish a bona fide dentist-patient relationship by reviewing the patient's medical and dental history and verifying the patient's identity and physical location to ensure the patient is physically located in this state when dental care is provided and shall obtain the requisite consent from a parent or guardian if the patient is a minor. (B) Prior to practicing and authorizing teledentistry pursuant to this Code section in board approved dental facilities and offsite locations of the Department of Public Health, county boards of health, or the Department of Corrections; Title I schools under the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act; schools in which at least 65 percent of the student population is eligible for free or reduced price lunch under federal guidelines; Head Start programs; Georgia's Pre-K Program; hospitals; nursing homes; long-term care facilities; rural health clinics; federally qualified health centers; health facilities operated by federal, state, county, or local governments; hospices; family violence shelters as defined in Code Section 19-13-20; and free health clinics as defined in Code Section 51-1-29.4, the authorizing dentist shall perform the initial consultation with the patient through an in-person, clinical examination of the patient or through synchronous, real-time communication or asynchronous communication involving the authorizing dentist, dental hygienist, expanded duties dental assistant, and patient as permitted under this Code section. (C) Prior to practicing and authorizing teledentistry in all other settings in this state under this Code section, the authorizing dentist shall perform the initial consultation with the patient in person, which shall include a clinical examination of the patient, and such in-person clinical examination shall be performed at a minimum of every 12 months by the authorizing dentist; (3) The authorizing dentist shall prepare a written authorization, which shall be given to the patient and included in the patient's record, providing the name and license number of the authorizing dentist and the name and license number of licensed dental hygienist or expanded duties dental assistant treating the patient during the teledentistry interaction, as well as any other information the authorizing dentist or board deems appropriate; (4) Prior to each teledentistry interaction, informed consent shall be obtained from the patient, or from the parent or guardian if the patient is a minor, explaining the alternatives to and the capabilities and limitations of teledentistry, which shall include a written statement advising that a teledentistry interaction is not equivalent to an inperson, clinical examination, and that the authorizing dentist will not be physically present during the delivery of dental care. Such informed consent shall also be documented and included in the patient's record; (5) The authorizing dentist shall provide dental services through teledentistry only if such dental services are appropriate for the patient, as determined by such authorizing dentist;

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(6)(A) The authorizing dentist shall provide the name, license number, office mailing address, and office phone number of the referred dentist to the patient after each teledentistry interaction. (B) The referred dentist shall accept a referral to treat all dental emergencies and provide all necessary dental care, as determined by and in consultation with the authorizing dentist. (C) The authorizing dentist shall submit updated documentation to the board regarding any changes to the referral relationship within 30 days of any such changes; provided, however, that documentation of a referral relationship shall not be required if the authorizing dentist will also be providing in-person dental care; (7)(A) An authorizing dentist may only authorize up to four licensed dental hygienists and up to four expanded duties dental assistants to perform the functions permitted in subsection (d) of this Code section at any one time. (B) Any dental hygienist performing the functions permitted in subsection (d) of this Code section via teledentistry shall have at least two years of experience in the practice of dental hygiene, shall be in compliance with continuing education requirements pursuant to Code Section 43-11-73.1 and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements contained in Code Section 43-11-73, and shall be licensed in good standing. (C) Any dental hygienist practicing under general supervision via teledentistry pursuant to this Code section shall maintain professional liability insurance in accordance with board rules and regulations; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall not apply to an entity covered under sovereign immunity; (8) No authorizing dentist, dental hygienist, or expanded duties dental assistant shall attempt to waive liability for teledentistry services in advance of delivering such services, and no authorizing dentist, dental hygienist, or expanded duties dental assistant shall attempt to prevent a patient from filing any complaint with any governmental agency or authority relating to the provision of dental care through teledentistry; and (9) The authorizing dentist shall ensure that the use of teledentistry complies with the privacy and security requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as well as those of Chapter 33 of Title 31. (f) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to: (1) Require a licensed dentist in this state to practice teledentistry; (2) Require a licensed dentist to authorize a dental hygienist or expanded duties dental assistant to perform the functions permitted in this Code section via teledentistry; (3) Require a school or facility receiving dental hygiene services provided pursuant to subsection (h) or (i) of Code Section 43-11-74 to purchase any equipment to provide dental care through teledentistry; or (4) Expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists or establish independent dental hygiene practice. (g)(1) Any health insurance plan issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024, between a health insurer, contracted vendor thereof, or a care management

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organization and a healthcare provider for the provision of healthcare services to a plan enrollee shall provide coverage for the cost of dental care provided through teledentistry as directed through regulations promulgated by the Department of Insurance. (2) A health insurer, contracted vendor thereof, or care management organization shall not:
(A) Exclude a service appropriately provided through teledentistry from coverage solely because the service is provided through teledentistry and is not provided through in-person consultation or contact between an authorizing dentist and a patient; (B) Impose any annual or lifetime dollar maximum on coverage for teledentistry services, other than an annual or lifetime dollar maximum that applies in the aggregate to all items and services covered under the patient's policy, or impose upon any patient receiving benefits pursuant to this Code section any copayment, coinsurance, or deductible amounts, or any policy year, calendar year, lifetime, or other durational benefit limitation or maximum for benefits or services, that is not equally imposed upon all terms and services covered under the patient's health insurance policy; or (C) Require its insureds to receive dental care through teledentistry in lieu of an inperson, clinical examination. (3) The Commissioner of Insurance shall have all powers of enforcement and sanction with respect to violations of this subsection by any health insurer, contracted vendor thereof, or care management organization as provided in Title 33. (h) The board shall promulgate rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, so as to authorize and regulate teledentistry by licensed dentists in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for exemptions and conditions; to provide for authorized practices; to provide for a referred dentist; to provide for ownership of documents; to provide for a limited number of dental hygienists to perform teledentistry; to require health insurers to cover dental care provided through teledentistry; to prohibit health insurers from requiring covered persons to obtain dental care through teledentistry; to provide for enforcement by the Commissioner of

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Insurance regarding insurance coverage of teledentistry; to provide for the Georgia Board of Dentistry to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, is amended in Article 2, relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-11-54. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Authorizing dentist' means a licensed dentist in good standing and practicing in the State of Georgia. (2) 'Care management organization' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 33-24-59.24. (3) 'Dental hygienist' means a licensed dental hygienist in good standing who meets the requirements to perform the specific dental hygiene functions permitted under general supervision under Code Section 43-11-74. (4) 'Digital scan' means a computer generated replica of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity created with digital technology and enhanced digital photography. (5) 'Direct supervision' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 43-11-74. (6) 'General supervision' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 43-11-74. (7) 'Health insurance plan' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 33-2459.24. (8) 'Health insurer' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 33-24-59.24. (9) 'Referred dentist' means a licensed dentist practicing in this state who has a written agreement with an authorizing dentist to provide in-person dental treatment to patients receiving dental care through a teledentistry interaction under this Code section. (10) 'Store and forward technologies' means technologies that allow for the electronic transmission of dental and health information, including images, photographs, documents, and health histories, through a secure communication system. (11) 'Synchronous, real-time communication' means a live, two-way interaction between the authorizing dentist and a dental hygienist or patient permitted under this Code section using audiovisual telecommunications technology but shall not constitute direct supervision for the purposes of Code Section 43-11-74 and the practice of dentistry in this state. (12) 'Teledentistry' means the delivery of dental care through the use of synchronous, real-time communication in conjunction with and supported by store and forward technologies under the general supervision of the authorizing dentist when dental care is provided to a patient physically located at a site in this state that is different from the site where the authorizing dentist is physically located. Teledentistry shall not include when a licensed dentist providing dental care to patients in a private dental office

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receives a digital photograph or audio or video communication from the cellphone of a patient of record for the purpose of evaluating a dental emergency or providing palliative care until the patient can be treated by such dentist. Such dentist shall not charge the patient for such emergency evaluation or palliative care. A teledentistry interaction shall not constitute or be considered the equivalent of an in-person, clinical examination by a licensed dentist. (b) No licensed dentist in this state shall provide dental care through teledentistry except under the conditions specified in this Code section. (c) A licensed dentist who intends to provide dental care through teledentistry pursuant to this Code section shall notify the board of such intent; provide written documentation evidencing that such dentist has established a referral relationship with a referred dentist who practices dentistry and treats patients in a physical and operational dental office located in this state within 50 miles of the setting where the teledentistry interaction shall occur, provided that if no such office is available, then the closest dental office within the state; and provide any other pertinent information as prescribed by the board. (d) Subject to the conditions specified in subsection (e) of this Code section, an authorizing dentist shall only be allowed to: (1) Authorize a dental hygienist to perform the specific dental hygiene functions permitted under general supervision in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 43-11-74, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of this Code section; (2) Prescribe a medication that is not a controlled substance for a patient receiving dental care through a teledentistry interaction; (3) Authorize the performance of digital scans by a dentist or dental hygienist; and (4) Authorize the use of store and forward technologies to transmit patient records, images, digital scans, X-rays, and other relevant health information between the authorizing dentist and a dental hygienist for the purposes of evaluating a patient's oral health condition and authorizing the performance of dental care permitted under this Code section. The authorizing dentist shall be the custodian of all patient records for the purposes of this Code section unless the patient is treated by a referred dentist. In such instance, the referred dentist shall be the custodian of the patient's records associated with the dental care the referred dentist provides to the patient, and such referred dentist shall furnish copies of these records to the authorizing dentist. (e) An authorizing dentist shall be subject to the following conditions when providing dental care through teledentistry as authorized in subsection (d) of this Code section: (1) Teledentistry services shall be consistent with how dental treatment is provided in person and shall adhere to the standards of appropriate patient care required in other dental care settings, including, but not limited to, appropriate patient examination, the taking and review of X-rays, and review of a patient's medical and dental history;
(2)(A) As part of the initial consultation with all new patients, the authorizing dentist shall establish a bona fide dentist-patient relationship by reviewing the patient's medical and dental history and verifying the patient's identity and physical location to ensure the patient is physically located in this state when dental care is provided

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and shall obtain the requisite consent from a parent or guardian if the patient is a minor. (B) Except as provided for in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, prior to practicing and authorizing teledentistry in this state, the authorizing dentist shall perform the initial consultation with the patient in person, which shall include a clinical examination of the patient, and such in-person clinical examination shall be performed at a minimum of every 12 months by the authorizing dentist. (C) In board approved dental facilities and offsite locations of the Department of Public Health, county boards of health, or the Department of Corrections; Title I schools under the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act; schools in which at least 65 percent of the student population is eligible for free or reduced price lunch under federal guidelines; Head Start programs; Georgia's Pre-K Program; hospitals; nursing homes; long-term care facilities; rural health clinics; federally qualified health centers; health facilities operated by federal, state, county, or local governments; hospices; family violence shelters as defined in Code Section 19-13-20; and free health clinics as defined in Code Section 51-1-29.4, the authorizing dentist may perform the initial consultation with the patient either through an in-person, clinical examination of the patient or through synchronous, real-time communication or asynchronous communication involving the authorizing dentist, dental hygienist, and patient as permitted under this Code section; (3) The authorizing dentist shall prepare a written authorization, which shall be given to the patient and included in the patient's record, providing the name and license number of the authorizing dentist and the name and license number of the dental hygienist treating the patient during the teledentistry interaction, as well as any other information the authorizing dentist or board deems appropriate; (4) Prior to each teledentistry interaction, informed consent shall be obtained from the patient, or from the parent or guardian if the patient is a minor, explaining the alternatives to and the capabilities and limitations of teledentistry, which shall include a written statement advising that a teledentistry interaction is not equivalent to an inperson, clinical examination, and that the authorizing dentist shall not be physically present during the delivery of dental care. Such informed consent shall also be documented and included in the patient's record; (5) The authorizing dentist shall provide dental services through teledentistry only if such dental services are appropriate for the patient, as determined by such authorizing dentist; (6)(A) The authorizing dentist shall provide the name, license number, office mailing address, and office phone number of the referred dentist to the patient after each teledentistry interaction. (B) The referred dentist shall accept a referral to treat all dental emergencies and provide all necessary dental care, as determined by and in consultation with the authorizing dentist. (C) The authorizing dentist shall submit updated documentation to the board regarding any changes to the referral relationship within 30 days of any such changes;

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provided, however, that documentation of a referral relationship shall not be required if the authorizing dentist shall also be providing in-person dental care; (7)(A) An authorizing dentist may only authorize up to four dental hygienists to perform the functions permitted in subsection (d) of this Code section at any one time. (B) Any dental hygienist performing the functions permitted in subsection (d) of this Code section via teledentistry shall have at least two years of experience in the practice of dental hygiene, shall be in compliance with continuing education requirements pursuant to Code Section 43-11-73.1 and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements contained in Code Section 43-11-73, and shall be licensed in good standing. (C) Any dental hygienist practicing under general supervision via teledentistry pursuant to this Code section shall maintain professional liability insurance in accordance with board rules and regulations; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall not apply to an entity covered under sovereign immunity; (8) No authorizing dentist or dental hygienist shall attempt to waive liability for teledentistry services in advance of delivering such services, and no authorizing dentist or dental hygienist shall attempt to prevent a patient from filing any complaint with any governmental agency or authority relating to the provision of dental care through teledentistry; and (9) The authorizing dentist shall ensure that the use of teledentistry complies with the privacy and security requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as well as those of Chapter 33 of Title 31. (f) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to: (1) Require a licensed dentist in this state to practice teledentistry; (2) Require a licensed dentist to authorize a dental hygienist to perform the functions permitted in this Code section via teledentistry; (3) Require a school or facility receiving dental hygiene services provided pursuant to subsection (h) or (i) of Code Section 43-11-74 to purchase any equipment to provide dental care through teledentistry; or (4) Expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists or establish independent dental hygiene practice. (g)(1) Any health insurance plan issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024, between a health insurer, contracted vendor thereof, or a care management organization and a healthcare provider for the provision of healthcare services to a plan enrollee shall provide coverage for the cost of dental care provided through teledentistry as directed through regulations promulgated by the Department of Insurance. (2) A health insurer, contracted vendor thereof, or care management organization shall not: (A) Exclude a service appropriately provided through teledentistry from coverage solely because the service is provided through teledentistry and is not provided through in-person consultation or contact between an authorizing dentist and a patient;

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(B) Impose any annual or lifetime dollar maximum on coverage for teledentistry services, other than an annual or lifetime dollar maximum that applies in the aggregate to all items and services covered under the patient's policy, or impose upon any patient receiving benefits pursuant to this Code section any copayment, coinsurance, or deductible amounts, or any policy year, calendar year, lifetime, or other durational benefit limitation or maximum for benefits or services, that is not equally imposed upon all terms and services covered under the patient's health insurance policy; or (C) Require its insureds to receive dental care through teledentistry in lieu of an inperson, clinical examination. (3) The Commissioner of Insurance shall have all powers of enforcement and sanction with respect to violations of this subsection by any health insurer, contracted vendor thereof, or care management organization as provided in Title 33. (h) The board shall promulgate rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Henderson Y Hilton
Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 218. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Cooper of the 45th, Leverett of the 123rd, Silcox of the 53rd and Reeves of the 99th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissions and confessions, so as to provide for sexual assault hearsay for disabled adults and 17 year olds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissions and confessions, so as to provide for sexual assault hearsay for mentally incapacitated persons age 17 or older; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissions and confessions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"24-8-827. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'mentally incapacitated' means a mental impairment that substantially affects a person's ability to provide personal protection; provide necessities, including, but not limited to, food, shelter, clothing, medical, or other healthcare; carry out the activities of daily living; or manage his or her resources. (b) A statement made by a person who is 17 years of age or older who is mentally incapacitated that describes any act of nonconsensual sexual contact or any act of physical abuse performed with or on such mentally incapacitated person by another, or with or on another in the presence of such mentally incapacitated person, shall be admissible in evidence by the testimony of the person to whom such statement was made if the proponent of such statement provides pretrial notice to the adverse party of the intention to use such out-of-court statement and if such mentally incapacitated person testifies at the trial, unless the adverse party forfeits or waives such person's testimony as provided in this title, and, at the time of the testimony regarding such out-of-court statement, the person to whom the mentally incapacitated person made such statement is subject to cross-examination regarding the out-of-court statement."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming

Y Henderson Y Hilton
Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HR 1042. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Efstration of the 104th, Gunter of the 8th, Smith of the 18th, Reeves of the 99th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Judicial System Compensation; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Creating the Joint Study Committee on Judicial System Compensation; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the state's judicial system is composed of multiple different groups of public employees, including state and county judges, prosecutors, and public defenders; and

WHEREAS, there is presently no uniform system for determining compensation for all public employees involved in the judicial system; and

WHEREAS, minimum salaries are provided for certain public employees in the judicial system, either directly from state funds, or from county funds by operation of state law; and

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WHEREAS, an efficient judicial system is dependent on competent public servants who are fairly compensated; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for the General Assembly to examine the current state of how public employees in the judicial system are compensated and to discuss potential legislation on establishing a more uniform system for compensating such public employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
(1) Creation of joint study committee. There is created the Joint Study Committee on Judicial System Compensation. (2) Members and officers.
(A) The committee shall be composed of eight members. (B) The President of the Senate shall appoint four members of the Senate, and shall designate one such member as the cochairperson of the committee. (C) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint four members of the House of Representatives, and shall designate one such member as cochairperson of the committee. (3) Powers and duties. The committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate. (4) Meetings. The cochairpersons shall call all meetings of the committee. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. (5) Committee assistance. Officials and staff of the Judicial Council of Georgia, Council of State Court Judges of Georgia, Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia, Council of Magistrate Court Judges, Council of Juvenile Court Judges, Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, and Georgia Public Defender Council, as well as affected local government officials and staff, are requested and encouraged to assist the committee in performing its duties and accomplishing the objectives and purposes of this resolution. (6) Allowances and funding. The legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than five days unless additional days are authorized. Funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated to the Senate and the House of Representatives. (7) Report. (A) In the event the committee adopts any specific findings or recommendations that include suggestions for proposed legislation, the cochairpersons shall file a report of the same prior to the date of abolishment specified in this resolution, subject to subparagraph (C) of this paragraph.

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(B) In the event the committee adopts a report that does not include suggestions for proposed legislation, the cochairpersons shall file the report, subject to subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. (C) No report shall be filed unless the same has been approved prior to the date of abolishment specified in this resolution by majority vote of a quorum of the committee. A report so approved shall be signed by the cochairpersons of the committee and filed with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. (D) In the absence of an approved report, the cochairpersons may file with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives copies of the minutes of the meetings of the committee in lieu thereof. (8) Abolishment. The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2024.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Henderson Y Hilton
Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye
Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gunter Hagan
Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williamson Y Willis
Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 910. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Cox of the 28th, Chastain of the 7th, Horner of the 3rd, Pirkle of the 169th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to create a civil remedy for damages against commercial entities that distribute material harmful to minors without performing age verification; to require that age verification information not be retained; to provide for standards for liability; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to create a civil remedy for damages against commercial entities that distribute material harmful to minors without performing age verification methods; to provide for definitions; to provide for reasonable age verification process requirements for commercial entities; to provide for standards for liability; to provide for exceptions; to provide that age verification information shall not be retained by commercial entities; to provide for the Attorney General's imposition of fines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, is amended in Chapter 5, relating to online internet safety, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"39-5-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Commercial entity' means a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legally recognized entity.

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(2) 'Digitized identification card' means a data file available on a mobile device with connectivity to the internet that contains all of the data elements visible on the face and back of a driver's license or identification card and displays the current status of the driver's license or identification card as being valid, expired, cancelled, suspended, revoked, active, or inactive. (3) 'Distribute' means to issue, sell, give, provide, deliver, transfer, transmute, circulate, or disseminate by any means. (4) 'Material harmful to minors' means:
(A) Any material that the average person, applying contemporary community standards, would find, taking the material as a whole and with respect to minors, is designed to appeal to, or is designed to pander to, prurient interest; (B) Any of the following materials that exploit, are devoted to, or principally consist of descriptions of actual, simulated, or animated displays or depictions of any of the following, in a manner patently offensive with respect to minors:
(i) Nipple of the female breast, pubic hair, anus, vulva, or genitals; (ii) Touching, caressing, or fondling of nipples, breasts, buttocks, the anus, or genitals; or (iii) Any sexual act, including, but not limited to, sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation, excretory functions, and exhibitions of sexual acts; or (C) The material taken as a whole lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors. (5) 'Minor' means any individual under the age of 18 years. (6) 'Publish' means to communicate or make information available to another person or entity on a public website. (7) 'Reasonable age verification' means to confirm that a person seeking to access published material that may have a substantial portion of material that is harmful to minors is at least 18 years of age. (8) 'Substantial portion' means more than 33.33 percent of total material on a public website which meets the definition of material that is harmful to minors as defined in this Code section. (b) Before allowing access to a public website that contains a substantial portion of material that is harmful to minors, a commercial entity shall use a reasonable age verification method, which may include, but not be limited to: (1) The submission of a digitized identification card, including a digital copy of a driver's license; (2) The submission of government-issued identification; or (3) Any commercially reasonable age verification method that meets or exceeds an Identity Assurance Level 2 standard, as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. (c)(1) A commercial entity that knowingly and intentionally publishes or distributes material that is harmful to minors on a public website which contains a substantial

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portion of material that is harmful to minors is liable if the commercial entity fails to perform reasonable age verification of the individual attempting to access the material. (2) A commercial entity that violates this Code section is liable to an individual for damages resulting from a minor accessing material harmful to minors, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees as ordered by the court. (3) A commercial entity that violates this Code section shall be subject to a fine of up to $10,000.00 for each violation, the amount of which shall be determined by the superior court in the county in which any affected minor resides. The Attorney General or solicitor general or district attorney having jurisdiction shall institute proceedings to impose such fine within one year of the violation. The issuance of a fine under this paragraph shall not preclude a right of action as provided by paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section. (d)(1) When a commercial entity or third party performs a reasonable age verification, the commercial entity shall not retain any identifying information after access to the material has been granted. (2) A commercial entity that is found to have knowingly retained identifying information of an individual after access to the material has been granted is liable to such individual for damages resulting from retaining the identifying information, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees as ordered by the court. (e) An internet service provider and any affiliate, subsidiary, or search engine shall not be considered to have violated this Code section solely by providing access or connection to or from a public website or to other information or content on the internet or on a facility, system, or network that is not under that internet service provider's control, to the extent the internet service provider is not responsible for the creation of the content or the communication that constitutes material that is harmful to minors."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

E Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V

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Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden
Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts E Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 180. By Senators Setzler of the 37th, Brass of the 28th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Payne of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for the preservation of religious freedom; to provide for legislative findings and determinations; to provide for the granting of relief; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 414. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to prohibit the collecting of certain personal information; to prohibit the release of certain personal information; to create exceptions; to exclude certain information from state open records laws; to create the crime of improper collection or disclosure of personal information; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 454. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alimony and child support, so as to provide for guidelines for child support award calculations; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 469. By Senators Esteves of the 6th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Butler of the 55th, Gooch of the 51st, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to increase the maximum amount of contributions allowed per beneficiary of savings trust accounts for higher education expenses; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 495. By Senators Watson of the 11th, Brass of the 28th, Esteves of the 6th, Watson of the 1st and Walker III of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, so as to provide for the term of validity of a registration card; to provide for delivery of registration cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 508. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for duties of the Administrative Office of the Courts

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relative to accessibility of certain personal information of state and federal judges, justices, and spouses thereof; to amend Code Section 36-32-40 of the O.C.GA., relating to creation of Council of Municipal Court Judges, membership and organization, purpose, expenses, contracts, assistance to council, and members not ineligible to hold office of judge, so as to require submission of certain information to the Council of Magistrate Court Judges; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 542. By Senators Watson of the 11th, Kennedy of the 18th and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to remove references to the public trust doctrine; to provide legislative findings relative to the public's right to use navigable streams; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 480. By Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Summers of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to provide for student loan repayment for mental health and substance use professionals serving in certain capacities; to provide for definitions; to authorize the board to approve applications; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 534. By Senators Mallow of the 2nd, Esteves of the 6th, Goodman of the 8th, Still of the 48th and Merritt of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as provide that the failure of a marketplace innkeeper to provide a consumer with an itemized receipt detailing certain taxes and fees is an unlawful

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business practice; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 82. By Senators Summers of the 13th, Still of the 48th, Moore of the 53rd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the tax commissioner, subject to local governing authority approval, to waive certain delinquent ad valorem property taxes, penalty, and interest for the purpose of placing non-revenue generating and tax delinquent property back to effective utilization status; to provide for procedures and conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1149. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Sainz of the 180th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to require local constitutional officers to annually report audits of discretionary funds to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to require audits of discretionary funds of county officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, is amended by revising Code Section 36-81-7, relating to requirement of audits, conduct of audits, audit reports, forwarding of audits to state auditor, failure to file or correct deficiencies, and public inspection, as follows:
"36-81-7. (a)(1) Beginning with the local government fiscal year which ends between July 1, 1994, and June 30, 1995, the The governing authority of each unit of local government having a population in excess of 1,500 persons according to the latest estimate of population by the United States Bureau of the Census or its successor agency or expenditures of $550,000.00 or more shall provide for and cause to be made an annual audit of the financial affairs and transactions of all funds and activities of the local government for each fiscal year of the local government. (2) The governing authority of each local unit of government not included in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall provide for and cause to be made the audit required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection not less often than once every two fiscal years. Audits performed pursuant to this paragraph shall be for both fiscal years. (3) The governing authority of each local unit of government having expenditures of less than $550,000.00 in that government's most recently ended fiscal year may elect to provide for and cause to be made, in lieu of the biennial audit otherwise required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, an annual report of agreed upon procedures for that fiscal year. The agreed upon procedures shall include as a minimum: proof and reconciliation of cash, confirmation of cash balances, a listing of bank balances by bank, a statement of cash receipts and cash disbursements, a review of compliance with state law, and a report of agreed upon procedures. This agreed upon procedures report shall be in a format prescribed by the state auditor and shall constitute an annual audit report for purposes of and within the meaning of the requirements of subsections (d) through (g) of this Code section. The Department of Community Affairs is authorized to assist requesting local governments in preparing agreed upon procedures reports required under this paragraph and in establishing record-keeping procedures needed in preparing those reports and is further authorized to charge those local governments reasonable fees for that assistance. To the extent that the state auditor is able to perform the agreed upon procedures, the governing body may contract with the state auditor. (4) At the option of the governing authority, an audit may be made at a lesser interval than one year.
(b) The audits of each local government shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. Each audit shall also contain a statement of any agreement or arrangement under which the local unit of government has assumed any actual or potential liability for the obligations of any governmental or private agency, authority, or instrumentality. Such statement shall include the purpose of the agreement or arrangement, shall identify the agency, authority, or instrumentality upon whose obligations the unit of local government is or may become liable, and shall state the amount of actual liability and the maximum amount of potential liability of the local

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government under the agreement or arrangement. To the extent that the state auditor is able to provide comparable auditing services, the governing body may contract with the state auditor. (c) All annual audit reports of local units of government shall contain at least the following:
(1) Financial statements prepared in conformity with generally accepted governmental accounting principles, setting forth the financial condition and results of operation of each fund and activity of the local government and such financial statements shall be the representation of the local government; and (2) The opinion of the performing auditor with respect to the financial statement; in addition to an explanation of any qualification or disclaimers contained in the opinion, such opinion shall also disclose, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, any apparent material violation of state or local law discovered during the audit. (c.1)(1) The annual audit reports of a county or consolidated city-county government shall also contain financial statements prepared in conformity with generally accepted governmental accounting principles, setting forth the financial condition and results of operation of each discretionary fund and activity of each county officer, including but not limited to each county officer listed in Article IX, Section I, Paragraph III(a) of the Constitution, who is paid in whole or in part on a salary basis and over whom the county governing authority exercises budgetary authority; and such financial statements shall be the representation of such officers. Such officers shall be obligated to cooperate with the county or consolidated government in the preparation of such financial statements and audit reports and shall provide such government with all documentation the government deems necessary to prepare such financial statements or audit reports. The failure of any such officer to cooperate with or provide required documentation to a county or consolidated government shall not result in any liability applying to such government. (2) The opinion of the performing auditor with respect to the financial statement provided for in this subsection, in addition to an explanation of any qualifications or disclaimers contained in the opinion, shall also disclose, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, any apparent material violation of state or local law discovered during the audit of the discretionary funds of such county officers. (d)(1) Each annual audit report of a local unit of government shall be completed and a copy of the report forwarded to the state auditor within 180 days after the close of the unit's fiscal year. In addition to the audit report, the local unit of government shall forward to the state auditor, within 30 days after the audit report due date, written comments on the findings and recommendations in the report, including a plan for corrective action taken or planned and comments on the status of corrective action taken on prior findings. If corrective action is not necessary, the written comments should include a statement describing the reason it is not. In the case of units provided for in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the audit reports for both fiscal periods shall be submitted within 180 days after the close of each second fiscal year

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and the written comments shall be submitted within 30 days after the audit report due date. (2) The state auditor shall review the audit report and written comments submitted to the auditor's office to ensure that it meets the requirements for audits of local governments. If the state auditor finds the requirements for audits of local governments have not been complied with, the state auditor shall within 60 days of receipt of the audit or the written comments notify the governing authority and the auditor who performed the audit and shall submit to them a list of deficiencies to be corrected. A copy of this notification shall also be sent by the state auditor to each member of the General Assembly whose senatorial or representative district includes any part of the unit of local government. (3) If the state auditor has not received any required audit or written comments by the date specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the state auditor shall within 30 days of such date notify the unit of local government that the audit has not been received as required by law. A copy of this notification shall also be sent by the state auditor to each member of the General Assembly whose senatorial or representative district includes any part of the unit of local government. (4) The state auditor, for good cause shown by those local units in which an audit is in the process of being conducted or will promptly be conducted, may waive the requirement for completion of the audit within 180 days. Such waiver shall be for an additional period of not more than 180 days and no such waiver shall be granted for more than two successive years to the same unit of local government. (5) No state agency shall make or transmit any state grant funds to any local government which has failed to provide all the audits required by law within the preceding five years. (e) A copy of the report and of any comments made by the state auditor pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall be maintained as a public record for public inspection during the regular working hours at the principal office of the local government. Those units of local government not having a principal office shall provide a notification to the public as to the location of and times during which the public may inspect the report. (f) Upon a failure, refusal, or neglect to have an annual audit made, or a failure to file a copy of the annual audit report with the state auditor, or a failure to correct auditing deficiencies noted by the state auditor, the state auditor shall cause a prominent notice to be published in the legal organ of, and any other newspapers of general circulation within, the unit of local government. Such notice shall be a prominently displayed advertisement or news article and shall not be placed in that section of the newspaper where legal notices appear. Such notice shall be published twice and shall state that the governing authority of the unit of local government has failed or refused, as the case may be, to file an audit report or to correct auditing deficiencies, as the case may be, for the fiscal year or years in question. Such notice shall further state that such failure or refusal is in violation of state law.

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(g) The state auditor may waive the requirement of correction of auditing deficiencies for a period of one year from the required audit filing date, provided evidence is presented that substantial progress is being made towards removing the cause of the need for the waiver. No such waiver for the same set of deficiencies shall be granted for more than two successive years to the same local government."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to require audits of supplemental official income of county officers; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, is amended by revising Code Section 36-81-7, relating to requirement of audits, conduct of audits, audit reports, forwarding of audits to state auditor, failure to file or correct deficiencies, and public inspection, as follows:
"36-81-7. (a)(1) Beginning with the local government fiscal year which ends between July 1, 1994, and June 30, 1995, the The governing authority of each unit of local government having a population in excess of 1,500 persons according to the latest estimate of population by the United States Bureau of the Census or its successor agency or expenditures of $550,000.00 or more shall provide for and cause to be made an annual audit of the financial affairs and transactions of all funds and activities of the local government for each fiscal year of the local government. (2) The governing authority of each local unit of government not included in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall provide for and cause to be made the audit required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection not less often than once every two fiscal years. Audits performed pursuant to this paragraph shall be for both fiscal years. (3) The governing authority of each local unit of government having expenditures of less than $550,000.00 in that government's most recently ended fiscal year may elect to provide for and cause to be made, in lieu of the biennial audit otherwise required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, an annual report of agreed upon procedures for that fiscal year. The agreed upon procedures shall include as a minimum: proof and

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reconciliation of cash, confirmation of cash balances, a listing of bank balances by bank, a statement of cash receipts and cash disbursements, a review of compliance with state law, and a report of agreed upon procedures. This agreed upon procedures report shall be in a format prescribed by the state auditor and shall constitute an annual audit report for purposes of and within the meaning of the requirements of subsections (d) through (g) of this Code section. The Department of Community Affairs is authorized to assist requesting local governments in preparing agreed upon procedures reports required under this paragraph and in establishing record-keeping procedures needed in preparing those reports and is further authorized to charge those local governments reasonable fees for that assistance. To the extent that the state auditor is able to perform the agreed upon procedures, the governing body may contract with the state auditor. (4) At the option of the governing authority, an audit may be made at a lesser interval than one year. (b) The audits of each local government shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. Each audit shall also contain a statement of any agreement or arrangement under which the local unit of government has assumed any actual or potential liability for the obligations of any governmental or private agency, authority, or instrumentality. Such statement shall include the purpose of the agreement or arrangement, shall identify the agency, authority, or instrumentality upon whose obligations the unit of local government is or may become liable, and shall state the amount of actual liability and the maximum amount of potential liability of the local government under the agreement or arrangement. To the extent that the state auditor is able to provide comparable auditing services, the governing body may contract with the state auditor. (c) All annual audit reports of local units of government shall contain at least the following: (1) Financial statements prepared in conformity with generally accepted governmental accounting principles, setting forth the financial condition and results of operation of each fund and activity of the local government and such financial statements shall be the representation of the local government; and (2) The opinion of the performing auditor with respect to the financial statement; in addition to an explanation of any qualification or disclaimers contained in the opinion, such opinion shall also disclose, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, any apparent material violation of state or local law discovered during the audit. (c.1)(1) The annual audit reports of a county or consolidated city-county government shall also contain financial statements prepared in conformity with generally accepted governmental accounting principles, providing a detailed account of the supplemental official income and related expenditures of each county officer listed in Article IX, Section I, Paragraph III(a) of the Constitution, provided that such county officer is paid in whole or in part on a salary basis and over whom the county governing authority exercises budgetary authority; and such financial statements shall be the representation of such officers. Such officers shall be obligated to cooperate with the county or

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consolidated government in the preparation of such financial statements and audit reports and shall provide such government with all documentation the government deems necessary to prepare such financial statements or audit reports. The failure of any such officer to cooperate with or provide required documentation to a county or consolidated government shall not result in any liability applying to such government. (2) The opinion of the performing auditor with respect to the financial statement provided for in this subsection, in addition to an explanation of any qualifications or disclaimers contained in the opinion, shall also disclose, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, any apparent material violation of state or local law discovered during the audit of the supplemental official income of such county officers. (3) For the purpose of this subsection, the term 'supplemental official income' means all funds from any source other than funds appropriated by a county or consolidated government that an individual or his or her office derives from performing duties that are within his or her official capacity as a county officer. (d)(1) Each annual audit report of a local unit of government shall be completed and a copy of the report forwarded to the state auditor within 180 days after the close of the unit's fiscal year. In addition to the audit report, the local unit of government shall forward to the state auditor, within 30 days after the audit report due date, written comments on the findings and recommendations in the report, including a plan for corrective action taken or planned and comments on the status of corrective action taken on prior findings. If corrective action is not necessary, the written comments should include a statement describing the reason it is not. In the case of units provided for in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the audit reports for both fiscal periods shall be submitted within 180 days after the close of each second fiscal year and the written comments shall be submitted within 30 days after the audit report due date. (2) The state auditor shall review the audit report and written comments submitted to the auditor's office to ensure that it meets the requirements for audits of local governments. If the state auditor finds the requirements for audits of local governments have not been complied with, the state auditor shall within 60 days of receipt of the audit or the written comments notify the governing authority and the auditor who performed the audit and shall submit to them a list of deficiencies to be corrected. A copy of this notification shall also be sent by the state auditor to each member of the General Assembly whose senatorial or representative district includes any part of the unit of local government. (3) If the state auditor has not received any required audit or written comments by the date specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the state auditor shall within 30 days of such date notify the unit of local government that the audit has not been received as required by law. A copy of this notification shall also be sent by the state auditor to each member of the General Assembly whose senatorial or representative district includes any part of the unit of local government.

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(4) The state auditor, for good cause shown by those local units in which an audit is in the process of being conducted or will promptly be conducted, may waive the requirement for completion of the audit within 180 days. Such waiver shall be for an additional period of not more than 180 days and no such waiver shall be granted for more than two successive years to the same unit of local government. (5) No state agency shall make or transmit any state grant funds to any local government which has failed to provide all the audits required by law within the preceding five years. (e) A copy of the report and of any comments made by the state auditor pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall be maintained as a public record for public inspection during the regular working hours at the principal office of the local government. Those units of local government not having a principal office shall provide a notification to the public as to the location of and times during which the public may inspect the report. (f) Upon a failure, refusal, or neglect to have an annual audit made, or a failure to file a copy of the annual audit report with the state auditor, or a failure to correct auditing deficiencies noted by the state auditor, the state auditor shall cause a prominent notice to be published in the legal organ of, and any other newspapers of general circulation within, the unit of local government. Such notice shall be a prominently displayed advertisement or news article and shall not be placed in that section of the newspaper where legal notices appear. Such notice shall be published twice and shall state that the governing authority of the unit of local government has failed or refused, as the case may be, to file an audit report or to correct auditing deficiencies, as the case may be, for the fiscal year or years in question. Such notice shall further state that such failure or refusal is in violation of state law. (g) The state auditor may waive the requirement of correction of auditing deficiencies for a period of one year from the required audit filing date, provided evidence is presented that substantial progress is being made towards removing the cause of the need for the waiver. No such waiver for the same set of deficiencies shall be granted for more than two successive years to the same local government."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain
McCollum

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh

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N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper E Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard E Gladney
Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor N Roberts E Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N E Williamson N Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 100, nays 62.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1255. By Representative Jones of the 60th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-6-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for preparation and filing of transcript of evidence and proceedings where appellant designates matter to be omitted from record on appeal and extensions of time for completion of transcript, so as to provide for transcript requests; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin
Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes
Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N E Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1410. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Frye of the 122nd and McCollum of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing generally, so as to establish a stable housing accountability program; to provide for an application process and minimum standards; to provide for the use of certain funds; to provide for disbursements; to require contracts and assurances; to revise means of

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appointment to the commission; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for a performance audit by the state auditor on public spending on homeless programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing generally, so as to establish a stable housing accountability program; to provide for an application process and minimum standards; to provide for the use of certain funds; to provide for disbursements; to require contracts and assurances; to revise means of appointment to the commission; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for a performance audit by the state auditor on public spending on homeless programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing generally, is amended by revising Article 5, relating to the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless, as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
8-3-300. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Act.'
8-3-301. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commission' means the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission created in Code Section 8-3-306. (2) 'Homeless' means persons and families who have no access to or can reasonably be expected not to have access to either traditional or permanent housing which can be considered safe, sanitary, decent, and affordable. (2) 'Homeless person' means each individual together with his or her immediate family, if any, provided that:

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(A) Their primary nighttime residence is in a public or private place that is not designed for or ordinarily used as a long-term or medium-term sleeping accommodation for natural persons, and such nighttime residences shall include, but shall not be limited to, a car, park, abandoned building, bus or train station, airport, or campground; (B) Their primary nighttime residence is in a public or private charitable shelter for unhoused individuals that is not designed as a permanent or semipermanent dwelling place and they are leaving an institution where he or she has temporarily resided; or (C) They:
(i) Will imminently lose their housing, including housing he or she owns, rents, lives in without paying rent, or is sharing with others, and rooms in hotels or motels not paid for by a governmental program for low-income persons or by charitable organizations, as evidenced by:
(I) A court order resulting from an eviction action that notifies the individual that he or she must leave within 14 days; (II) Such individual having a primary nighttime residence that is a room in a hotel or motel and lacking the resources necessary to reside there for more than 14 days; (III) Credible indications that the owner or renter of such housing will not allow such individual to stay for more than 14 days; or (IV) Any oral statement from an individual seeking homeless assistance that is found to be credible; (ii) Have no subsequent residence identified; and (iii) Lack the resources or support networks needed to obtain other permanent housing. (3) 'Low-income persons' means persons or families who lack the income necessary, as determined solely by the commission, to enable them, without financial assistance, to secure safe, sanitary, decent, and affordable housing. (4) 'Member' means a member appointed to serve on the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission. (5) 'Qualified sponsor' means a nonprofit, for profit, or governmental sponsor of a residential housing project or stable housing accountability program that meets the conditions of this article. Such term shall specifically include, but shall not be limited to, local housing authorities established under Article 1 of this chapter and urban residential finance authorities established under Chapter 41 of Title 36. (6) 'Residential housing project' means a program designed to enhance residential housing opportunities for low-income persons. Such projects shall include, but are shall not be limited to, financing in whole or in part the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, or construction of residential rental housing and interest rate or down payment assistance programs designed to enhance home ownership opportunities. (7) 'Stable housing accountability program' means a program for housing homeless persons that is certified by the commission as meeting the terms and conditions established under Code Section 8-3-311.

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(7)(8) 'Trust fund' means the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless created in Code Section 8-3-302.
8-3-302. The State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless is created as a separate fund in the state treasury. The fund shall be expended only as provided in this article.
8-3-303. The state treasurer shall credit to the trust fund all amounts appropriated or otherwise donated to such trust fund. All funds appropriated to or otherwise paid or credited to the trust fund shall be presumptively concluded to have been committed to the purpose for which they have been appropriated or paid and shall not lapse. All funds appropriated, donated, or otherwise received for the specific purpose of the stable housing accountability programs shall be used exclusively for such programs.
8-3-304. The state treasurer shall invest trust fund money in the same manner in which state funds are invested as authorized by the State Depository Board pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 17 of Title 50.
8-3-305. The Office of the State Treasurer shall be authorized to draw a warrant or warrants upon the trust fund upon receipt of an order for payment of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission, which order for payment has been approved by the Governor.
8-3-306. (a)(1) There is established the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission which shall consist of nine members. Two of the nine members shall be the commissioner of community affairs, or his or her designee, and either the chairperson of the Board of Community Affairs or a member of the Board of Community Affairs designated by the chairperson. The Governor shall appoint three of the public members and the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint two of the remaining seven public members. The public members shall be knowledgeable in the area of housing and, to the extent practicable, shall represent diverse housing concerns. (2) Public members shall serve for a term of four years except that initial appointments shall be staggered as follows: three of the appointees shall serve an initial term of four years and four of the appointees shall serve an initial term of two years. Public members shall continue in office until their successors have been appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy in the office of a public member by death, resignation, or otherwise, the Governor shall appoint a successor to serve the balance of the unexpired term. (3) Membership on the commission does not constitute public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his or her membership.

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(b) The commission shall elect a chairperson who shall serve in that position for a term of two years. The commission shall elect such other officers and appoint committees as it deems appropriate. (c) The commission shall hire no staff but shall contract with the Department of Community Affairs for professional, technical, and clerical support from the Department of Community Affairs as required. In the event that the Department of Community Affairs is unable to provide the professional, technical, or clerical services required, the commission may hire outside consultants on a specified project basis. (d) Any and all appropriations made to the trust fund pursuant to the general appropriations Act or the supplemental appropriations Act shall be directed through the Department of Community Affairs. The commission shall submit its budget to and through the Department of Community Affairs.
8-3-307. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day such member is in physical attendance at a commission meeting, plus either reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier or the same mileage allowance for use of a personal car in connection with such attendance as members of the General Assembly receive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no member shall receive said expense allowance or travel reimbursement if said member is entitled to receive an expense allowance or travel reimbursement or salary for performance of duties on some other state board, commission, or entity, by whatever name called, for work performed on that day in the same location. Expense allowances and travel reimbursement shall be paid from moneys appropriated or otherwise available to the trust fund.
8-3-308. The commission shall:
(1) Meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties; (2) Maintain minutes of its meetings; (3) Adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business; (4) Accept applications for disbursements of available moneys from the trust fund for residential housing projects and stable housing accountability programs in accordance with Code Sections 8-3-310 and 8-3-311; and (5) Maintain or cause to be maintained records of all expenditures of the commission, all funds received, and all disbursements made.
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foundations; provided, however, that in no event shall any such funds be accepted if there are conditions for the use of such funds in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this article. All funds received in this manner shall be transmitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the trust fund to be disbursed as other moneys in the trust fund.
8-3-310. (a) The With respect to residential housing projects, the commission may authorize the disbursement of available money from the trust fund for residential housing projects sponsored by a qualified sponsor. The commission may consult, as appropriate, with persons with varied and diverse interests in housing in order to acquaint them with the trust fund and to solicit information relating to housing needs, residential housing projects, and criteria for selection of residential housing projects. The criteria for making such disbursement decisions shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(1) The number of persons assisted; (2) The leveraging of money or in-kind services by a qualified sponsor; (3) The geographic distribution of residential housing projects; (4) The availability of other forms of assistance; and (5) Any and all other factors bearing upon the advisability and necessity of the residential housing project. (b) Funds may also be disbursed from the trust fund to pay expenses of the commission, to pay any and all operating expenses, and to pay for professional, technical, and clerical services provided the commission by the Department of Community Affairs or by other outside sources.
8-3-311. (a) With respect to stable housing accountability programs, the commission may authorize the disbursement of available money from the trust fund for any stable housing accountability program sponsored by a qualified sponsor under the terms and conditions of this article. (b) The commission may consult, as appropriate, with persons with varied and diverse interests in housing in order to acquaint them with the trust fund and to solicit information relating to housing needs, potential stable housing accountability programs, and criteria for selection of stable housing accountability programs. (c) On or before January 1, 2025, the commission shall develop an application process for qualified sponsors to apply for funding to operate a stable housing accountability program. (d) On or before January 1, 2025, the commission shall publish uniform state-wide minimum standards for a stable housing accountability program. At minimum, to be certified as a stable housing accountability program, the program shall:
(1) Provide voluntary, immediate, and stable housing to homeless persons; (2) Limit the length of total residence for any person to 18 months or whenever the tenant who was the qualifying resident is able to obtain or is offered affordable housing, whichever is earlier;

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(3) Provide ongoing assistance to each resident for obtaining long-term affordable housing; (4) Require residents to be removed from the program if they fail to meet specified accountability measures, including sustaining an honest, good-faith effort to achieve or maintain sobriety from drugs and alcohol; (5) Conduct regular inspections of common areas and residential units; and (6) Require qualifying residents:
(A) To show proof of U.S. citizenship and execute an affidavit verifying continuous residency in this state for the previous 12 months; (B) To participate in free and relevant job training and educational opportunities until such resident obtains stable employment; (C) To engage in an active search and apply for stable employment; (D) Who obtain stable employment to maintain such employment status as long as stable employment is available to them; (E) To participate in counseling, mental heath care, and substance abuse treatment programs, as necessary; (F) To submit to regular drug and alcohol testing; (G) To abstain from criminal activity; (H) Who have minor children to ensure that such children receive adequate nutrition, health care, and education; and (I) To submit to regular review of compliance with applicable terms and conditions provided for in this Code section for stable housing accountability programs. (e) The criteria for approving an application shall include, but shall not be limited to: (1) The total number of homeless persons who are likely to receive assistance from the proposed stable housing accountability program; (2) The ability of the applicant to leverage their own or other available money or inkind services for the benefit of the proposed stable housing accountability program; (3) The geographic distribution of existing stable housing accountability programs; (4) The quality of the various forms of assistance to be offered to residents of the proposed stable housing accountability program; (5) The likelihood that the qualified sponsor will successfully fulfill the terms and conditions set forth in this article and the contract between the commission and the qualified sponsor; and (6) Any and all other factors bearing upon the advisability and necessity of the proposed stable housing accountability program. (f) On or before January 1, 2025, the application process, minimum standards, approval criteria, and available funding for transitional housing projects shall be published and maintained on the website of the commission, which shall be hosted on the public website of the Department of Community Affairs. (g) No funds shall be disbursed to a qualified sponsor until a contract is signed for the provision of the approved stable housing accountability program. Each contract shall require financial assurance from the qualified sponsor for full compliance with the contract.

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8-3-312. Funds may be disbursed from the trust fund to pay expenses of the commission, to pay any and all operating expenses, and to pay for professional, technical, and clerical services provided the commission by the Department of Community Affairs or by other outside sources.
8-3-311 8-3-313. (a) The commission shall have the power to hold title to any residential housing project or stable housing accountability program financed by it, but it shall not be required to do so. (b) The commission shall have the power to foreclose on any mortgage or security interest in default and to commence any action to protect or enforce any right conferred upon it by any law, mortgage, security agreement, deed of trust, deed to secure debt, contract, or other agreement; to bid for and purchase property which was the subject of such mortgage or security interest at any foreclosure or at any other sale; to accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure; to acquire or take possession of such property; and to exercise any and all rights as provided by law or contract for the benefit or protection of the commission."
SECTION 2. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended in Article 1 of Chapter 6, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Audits and Accounts, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-6-10. The state auditor shall conduct a performance audit of spending on homeless programs in this state, including expenditures by the state, expenditures by municipalities and counties with substantial homeless populations, and the expenditure of federal funds allocated to the state for homeless programs. The audit shall examine the awarding of contracts and grants relating to homeless services and supports, the metrics used to determine success of the expenditures, and whether the metrics are met by the contractors and grantees. The audit shall be provided to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than December 31, 2024."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1322. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 124th, Williams of the 148th, Pirkle of the 169th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Hemp Farming Act," so as to regulate consumable hemp products; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of delta-9-THC concentration; to require such products be packaged in certain containers; to provide restrictions on the sale of consumable hemp products; to provide restrictions on advertisements of such

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products; to provide for a restriction on the location of retail establishments that sell such products; to provide restrictions on the advertisement or representation of such retail establishments; to conform terminology; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1123. By Representatives Barrett of the 24th, Cooper of the 45th, Silcox of the 53rd and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to require the establishment of an Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team in each judicial circuit; to provide for an exception; to establish the Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Coordinator Program within the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia; to provide for dissemination of information created by the coalition to the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to require the establishment of an Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team in each judicial circuit; to provide for an exception; to establish the Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Coordinator Program within the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia; to provide for a definition; to provide for duties and responsibilities of regional coordinators of the program; to create an elder justice coalition for the State of Georgia for the purpose of preventing disabled adult and elder person abuse, neglect, and exploitation; to provide for membership composition; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for dissemination of information created by the coalition to the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, is amended in Code Section 30-5-11, relating to establishment of Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team, membership, duties, creation of memorandum of understanding, confidentiality and limitations on disclosures, and reporting and reviews, by revising subsection (a) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(a) The district attorney of each judicial circuit may shall establish, or cause to be established, an Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team for the purposes of:" "(g) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, no judicial circuit shall be required to establish an Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team unless and until the Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Coordinator Program, as created in Code Section 30-5-12, is funded within the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia to oversee and manage such team."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"30-5-12. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'regional coordinator' means an employee or contractor of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia who is assigned to one or more judicial circuits, acts as agent and designee of such circuit or circuits, and oversees and manages the circuit's or circuits' Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team meetings. (b) There is established within the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia the Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Coordinator Program for the purpose of establishing a network of regional coordinators. (c) Regional coordinators as defined in subsection (a) of this Code section shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) To schedule, coordinate, and follow up on all Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team meetings and activity within their circuit; and (2) To prepare and submit the report required by paragraph (1) of subsection (f) of Code Section 30-5-11.
30-5-13. (a) There shall be created an elder justice coalition for the State of Georgia. (b) The elder justice coalition may conduct meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this Code section. The elder justice coalition shall meet not less than twice each year. (c) The leadership of the elder justice coalition shall be composed of a state-wide coordinator, to be hired and housed at the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia, and a chairperson to be elected by the membership of such coalition to serve one calendar year. The state-wide coordinator, in consultation with the chairperson, shall have the authority and responsibility to call regular and special meetings of such coalition and shall set agendas for such meetings. (d) The elder justice coalition shall be composed of the following members:
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(2) A representative of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Crimes Against Disabled Adults and Elderly (CADE) Task Force or a representative from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with experience in crimes against vulnerable adults; (3) A representative from the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia; (4) A representative from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; (5) A representative from the Georgia Bankers Association; (6) A representative from the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia chapter; (7) A representative from the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman; (8) A representative from the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division of the Department of Community Health; (9) A representative from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; (10) A representative from the Georgia Council on Aging; (11) A medical professional with an active practice specializing in geriatrics; (12) A coroner or medical examiner; (13) A professional with expertise in Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other degenerative brain disorder or cognitive impairment; (14) Georgia Secretary of State; (15) Georgia Senior Living Association; (16) Georgia Memory Net; (17) A dementia specialist from Emory; (18) Georgia Credit Union Association; (19) Community Bankers Association; (20) Georgia Health care Association; and (21) Other such representatives as needed within the discretion of the coalition. (d) The coalition shall appoint two law enforcement officers, as defined in Code Section 35-1-7, and two attorneys with prosecutorial experience in crimes against disabled adults or elder persons pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 or Code Sections 30-5-5, 31-7-12.1, or 31-8-83. (e) The coalition shall be tasked with the duties to: (1) Create a law enforcement protocol and guide and subsequent training for law enforcement officers when responding to instances of abuse of disabled adults or elder persons; (2) Conduct training related to disability, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other degenerative brain disorders or cognitive impairments, in conjunction with partner organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Advocacy Office, Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Gerontology Society, and other similar agencies and organizations, and training related to the appropriate response to victims living with such impairments; (3) Partner with state agencies and state and local organizations to promote awareness, outreach, and support for a holistic care perspective, to include, but not be limited to, access to resources, facility staffing, and prevention of disabled adult and elder person abuse, neglect, and exploitation;

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(4) Provide case analysis and assistance, including, but not limited to, advising localities on investigating and prosecuting cases and safeguarding disabled adults or elder persons who are victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (5) Provide support and assistance to local Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Teams; (6) Develop strategies for providing holistic care and wraparound services for disabled adults and elder persons who are victims of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation in the State of Georgia; and (7) Provide a biannual report to the Governor and the General Assembly outlining areas of opportunity, success, and recommendations for preventing and responding to disabled adult and elder person abuse, neglect, and exploitation in this state. (f) The guidelines and procedures listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e) of this Code section shall be provided for use by law enforcement training centers monitored by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper
Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn

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Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1294. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th, Greene of the 154th and Werkheiser of the 157th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to authorize the authority to finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects relating to natural gas facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper N Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye

Y Schofield Y Scoggins
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R

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Y Bonner Y Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Wade Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 7.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1274. By Representatives Huddleston of the 72nd, Frye of the 122nd, Dickey of the 145th, Pirkle of the 169th, Thomas of the 65th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend part 6A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state veterinary education, so as to provide for limits on the student loan forgiveness program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens

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E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner E Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Stinson Stoner
Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1361. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Smith of the 18th, Silcox of the 53rd, Cheokas of the 151st, Reeves of the 99th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for affirmative defenses; to provide for other matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for an exception; to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; to provide for

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definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for affirmative defenses; to provide for other matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by adding a new Code section to Article 2 of Chapter 7, relating to criminal trespass and damage to property, to read as follows:
"16-7-21.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Harass' means to engage in any act which demonstrates a disregard for the wellbeing of a wild animal, or which creates the likelihood of injury to or disrupts normal behavior patterns of the wild animal, such as feeding, watering, resting, and breeding. (2) 'Wild animal' means any land or sea animal currently or historically found in the wild, other than a domestic animal or livestock, including an animal kept, exhibited, or housed at any facility operating with the purpose of public visitation, conservation, education, or science, including but not limited to a zoological institution as defined in paragraph (87) of Code Section 48-8-3, and any animal kept, exhibited, or housed in aquariums, safaris, or animal sanctuaries. (b)(1) A person commits the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal in the first degree if such person enters a cage, enclosure, or other area where a wild animal is housed or otherwise contained, into which the person knows he or she has no legal authority, license, or permission to enter, and harasses the wild animal and such wild animal suffers an injury or death. (2) A person commits the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal in the second degree if such person enters a cage, enclosure, or other area where a wild animal is housed or otherwise contained, into which the person knows he or she has no legal authority, license, or permission to enter. (c)(1) A person convicted of the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal in the first degree shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. (2) A person convicted of the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal in the second degree shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by imprisonment for not more than 12 months. (d) In addition to any other fine, penalty, or restitution which may be imposed by law, such person would be liable for the cost of any damage to, and loss of, property connected to the criminal trespass, including, but not limited to, the injury or death of the wild animal. (e) It shall not be an affirmative defense to prosecution under this Code section that: (1) Entry into the cage, enclosure, or other area where the wild animal was housed or otherwise contained was not sufficiently guarded, locked, or otherwise made inaccessible so as to prevent entry into the cage, enclosure, or other area;

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(2) The wild animal was provoked by means other than the presence of the person in the cage, enclosure, or other area; or (3) Injury to the wild animal was necessary to protect the person from injury or death. (f) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to a person who enters a cage, enclosure, or other area for the purpose of aiding another person or a wild animal in the cage, enclosure, or other area."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 16-12-80, relating to distributing obscene material, obscene material defined, and penalty, and enacting a new Code Section 16-12-80 to read as follows:
"16-12-80. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Artificial intelligence system' means an engineered or machine based system that emulates the capability of a person to receive audio, visual, text, or any other form of information and uses the information received to emulate a human cognitive process, including, but not limited to, learning, generalizing, reasoning, planning, predicting, acting, or communicating; provided, however, that artificial intelligence systems may vary in the forms of information they can receive and in the human cognitive processes they can emulate. (2) 'Child' means any person under the age of 16 years. (3) 'Sexually explicit conduct' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-12-100. (b) Any person commits the crime of distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child when he or she knowingly distributes, solicits, or possesses with intent to distribute a visual depiction of any kind, including an electronic image, electronic video, drawing, sculpture, or painting, that: (1) Depicts an image that appears to be of a child, and that would appear realistic to an average observer, engaging in sexually explicit conduct, whether between persons of the same or opposite sex; (2) Is obscene; and (3) Was created through the use of an artificial intelligence system. (c) A person who commits the crime proscribed in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than 15 years. (d) It is not a required element of an offense under this Code section that the child depicted actually exists. (e) Material is obscene if: (1) To an average person, applying contemporary community standards, taken as a whole, it predominantly appeals to the prurient interest, that is, a shameful or morbid interest in nudity, sex, or excretion; (2) The material taken as a whole lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value; and

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(3) The material depicts or describes, in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct. (f) It is an affirmative defense under this Code section that dissemination of the material was restricted to:
(1) A person associated with an institution of higher learning, either as a member of the faculty or a matriculated student, teaching or pursuing a course of study related to such material; or (2) A person whose receipt of such material was authorized in writing by a licensed medical practitioner or psychiatrist. (g) If the court orders a sentence to be probated in whole or in part, as a condition the court may impose any or all of the requirements set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 42-8-35."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum
McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1046. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Jones of the 47th, Powell of the 33rd, Barrett of the 24th, Mathiak of the 74th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-72, Code Section 31-6-2, and Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the sale, distribution, or possession of dangerous drugs, definitions relative to state health planning and development, and home health agencies, respectively, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to repeal the prohibition on delegating to advanced practice registered nurses the authority to sign death certificates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 31-10-15 and Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death certificates and physicians, physician assistants, and others, respectively, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to sign death certificates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Code Section 31-10-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death certificates, filing, medical certification, forwarding death certificate to decedent's county of residence, and purging voter registration list, is amended by revising subsections (c) and (e) as follows:
"(c)(1) The medical certification as to the cause and circumstances of death shall be completed, signed, and returned to the funeral director or person acting as such within 72 hours after death by the physician, or advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Sections 43-34-23 and 43-34-25 or licensed physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of Code Sections 43-34-23 and 43-34-103, who is in charge of the patient's care for the illness or condition which resulted in death, except when inquiry is required by Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45, the 'Georgia Death Investigation Act.' In the absence of said physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed physician assistant or with that physician's approval, the certificate may be completed and signed by an associate physician, the chief medical officer of the institution in which death occurred, or the physician who performed an autopsy upon the decedent, provided that such individual has access to the medical history of the case, views the deceased at or after death, and death is due to natural causes. If, 30 days after a death, the physician, or advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Sections 43-34-23 and 43-34-25 or licensed physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of Code Sections 43-34-23 and 43-34-103, who is in charge of the patient's care for the illness or condition which resulted in death has failed to complete, sign, and return the medical certification as to the cause and circumstances of death to the funeral director or person acting as such, the funeral director or person acting as such shall be authorized to report such physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed physician assistant to their respective licensing boards for disciplinary action to the Georgia Composite Medical Board for discipline pursuant to Code Section 43-34-8. (2) In any area in this state which is in a state of emergency as declared by the Governor due to an influenza pandemic, in addition to any other person authorized by law to complete and sign a death certificate, any registered professional nurse employed by a long-term care facility, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, registered nurse employed by a home health agency, or nursing supervisor employed by a hospital shall be authorized to complete and sign the death certificate, provided that such person has access to the medical history of the case, such person views the deceased at or after death, the death is due to natural causes, and an inquiry is not required under Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45, the 'Georgia Death Investigation Act.' In such a state of emergency, the death certificate shall be filed by the funeral director in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section; or, if the certificate is not completed and signed by an appropriate physician, advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Sections 43-34-23 and 43-34-25, licensed physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of Code Sections 43-34-23 and 43-34-103, or coroner, the

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public health director of preparedness shall cause the death certificate to be completed, signed, and filed by some other authorized person within ten days after death." "(e) If the cause of death cannot be determined within 48 hours after death, the medical certification shall be completed as provided by regulation. The attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Sections 4334-23 and 43-34-25, licensed physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of Code Sections 43-34-23 and 43-34-103, or coroner shall give the funeral director or person acting as such notice of the reason for the delay, and final disposition of the body shall not be made until authorized by the attending physician, coroner, or medical examiner."
SECTION 2. Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician assistants, and others, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(B) of Code Section 43-34-23, relating to delegation of authority to nurse or physician assistant, as follows:
"(B) A physician may delegate to those health care healthcare professionals identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph:
(i) The authority to order controlled substances selected from a formulary of such drugs established by the board and the authority to order dangerous drugs, medical treatments, and diagnostic studies; (ii) The authority to request, receive, and sign for professional samples and to distribute professional samples to patients. The office or facility at which the health care healthcare professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is working shall maintain a general list of the professional samples approved by the delegating physician for request, receipt, and distribution by the health care healthcare professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph as well as a complete list of the specific number and dosage of each professional sample and medication voucher received. Professional samples that are distributed by a health care healthcare professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be so noted in the patient's medical record. In addition to the requirements of this Code section, all professional samples shall be maintained as required by applicable state and federal laws and regulations; and (iii) The authority to sign, certify, and endorse all documents relating to health care healthcare provided to a patient within his or her scope of authorized practice, including, but not limited to, documents relating to physical examination forms of all state agencies and verification and evaluation forms of the Department of Human Services, the State Board of Education, local boards of education, the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Corrections; provided, however, that a health care healthcare professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not have the authority to sign death certificates or assign a percentage of a disability rating. Healthcare professionals identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph must complete biennial continuing education regarding the recognition and documentation

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of the causes of death and appropriate execution of death certificates, as approved by the board."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b), (e.1), and (m) of Code Section 43-34-25, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurse, construction and limitations of such delegation, definitions, conditions of nurse protocol, and issuance of prescription drug orders, as follows:
"(b) In addition to and without limiting the authority granted pursuant to Code Section 43-34-23, a physician may delegate to an advanced practice registered nurse in accordance with a nurse protocol agreement the authority to order drugs, medical devices, medical treatments, diagnostic studies, or radiographic imaging tests or to sign death certificates. A selection box shall be added to death certificates to be checked off by nonphysicians completing the form." "(e.1) Except for death certificates and assigning a percentage of a disability rating, an advanced practice registered nurse may be delegated the authority to sign, certify, and endorse all documents relating to health care healthcare provided to a patient within his or her scope of authorized practice, including, but not limited to, documents relating to physical examination forms of all state agencies and verification and evaluation forms of the Department of Human Services, the State Board of Education, local boards of education, the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Corrections."
"(m)(1) The board shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing a delegating physician in order to carry out the intents and purposes of this Code section.
(2)(A) Further, the board shall be authorized to: (1)(i) Require that a nurse protocol agreement shall be filed by the delegating physician with the board within a reasonable time from the date of execution; (2)(ii) Determine, after review of a filed nurse protocol agreement, if such nurse protocol agreement fails to meet accepted standards of medical practice as established by the board; and (3)(iii) Require the delegating physician to amend any such noncompliant nurse protocol agreement in order to meet such accepted standards.
(B) If a medical practice has an existing authorized nurse protocol agreement and an alternate delegating physician or a change in the delegating physician within the same or similar specialty, such new nurse protocol agreement for the new alternate delegating physician or a change in the delegating physician, upon submission, shall be automatically deemed authorized by the board. (C) If a delegating physician submits a nurse protocol agreement for a new advanced practice registered nurse and such nurse protocol agreement has substantially the same terms and provisions as a nurse protocol agreement previously submitted by such delegating physician for another advanced practice registered nurse and authorized by the board, the nurse protocol agreement for the new advanced practice

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registered nurse, upon submission, shall be automatically deemed authorized by the board."

SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (j) and (l) of Code Section 43-34103, relating to application for licensure as a physician assistant, authorized delegated authority, and prohibited acts, as follows:
"(j) A physician assistant shall be allowed to make a pronouncement of death pursuant to authority delegated by the supervising physician of the physician assistant and to certify such pronouncement in the same manner as a physician, including by signing death certificates. A selection box shall be added to death certificates to be checked off by nonphysicians completing the form." "(l) Except for death certificates and assigning a percentage of a disability rating, a physician assistant may be delegated the authority to sign, certify, and endorse all documents relating to health care provided to a patient within his or her scope of authorized practice, including, but not limited to, documents relating to physical examination forms of all state agencies and verification and evaluation forms of the Department of Human Services, the State Board of Education, local boards of education, the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Corrections."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford
Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch

Y Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M
Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts
Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 583. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Gaines of the 120th, Camp of the 135th and Clark of the 100th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize the production and sale of homemade food items with certain exemptions, requirements, and disclosures; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensing and inspections; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit local regulation of homemade food items; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize the production and sale of cottage food items with certain exemptions, requirements, and disclosures; to provide for definitions; to provide for inspections; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for

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conforming changes; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit local regulation of cottage food items; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 19
26-2-470. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of Agriculture. (2) 'Cottage food item' means a non-potentially hazardous food or nonalcoholic beverage intended for human consumption that is produced and, if packaged, packaged at the residential property of the producer. The term 'cottage food item' shall not include alcoholic beverages, foods containing cannabis, or raw milk. (3) 'Cottage food operator' means a person who produces cottage food items at a residential property for sale to consumers or sellers pursuant to this article. (4) 'Cottage food production operation' means an individual, operating out of the individual's home kitchen, who prepares, processes, packages, stores, and distributes non-potentially hazardous foods for sale directly to a person, including online and by mail order, or to any food sales establishment, as that term is defined in Code Section 26-2-21. (5) 'Department' means the Department of Agriculture of this state. (6) 'Home kitchen' means a kitchen primarily intended for use by the residents of a home. (7) 'Non-potentially hazardous foods' means cottage food items that do not require temperature control for safety because they are not capable of supporting the rapid growth of pathogenic or toxigenic microorganisms or the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum. The term 'non-potentially hazardous foods' includes, but is not limited to, baked goods such as loaf breads, rolls, biscuits and cakes, except those whose fillings require refrigeration or have high moisture content; jams, jellies, and preserves, except fruit butters when their commercial sterility may be affected by reduced sugar or pectin levels; uncut fruits and vegetables; dried fruits; dry herbs, seasonings, and mixtures; cereals, trail mixes, and granola; coated and uncoated nuts; vinegars and flavored vinegars; dill pickles; confections; fudge; dry soup mixes; roasted coffee beans; dry pasta; and popcorn, popcorn balls, and cotton candy. (8) 'Potentially hazardous foods' means cottage food items requiring temperature control for safety because they are capable of supporting the rapid growth of pathogenic

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or toxigenic microorganisms or the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum. (9) 'Produce' means to prepare a food item by cooking, baking, drying, mixing, cutting, dehydrating, growing, raising, or other process. (10) 'Producer' means a person who produces a cottage food item pursuant to this article. (11) 'Seller' means any person, except a cottage food operator, who sells a cottage food item to a consumer, including, but not limited to, an agent of the producer or a thirdparty vendor. (12) 'Third-party vendor' means a retail store, grocery store, restaurant, or other similar store.
26-2-471. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a cottage food operator not in compliance with this article. (b) This article shall not apply to a person who sells non-potentially hazardous foods at a bake sale affiliated with a nonprofit, charitable, or religious organization.
26-2-472. Cottage food production operations may only sell, or offer to sell, food items directly to a person, including online and by mail order, or to retail food sales establishments, including grocery stores and restaurants. Food produced from a cottage food production operation, and in compliance with the requirements of this article, shall be considered to be from an approved source, as required of a retail food sales establishment pursuant to department regulations. Any retail food sales establishment, including any grocery store, that sells or offers to sell cottage food products must post signage according to specifications as promulgated by the department indicating that cottage food products are not subject to commercial food regulations or inspection.
26-2-473. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, a cottage food operator or seller shall provide the following information to consumers of a cottage food item:
(1)(A) The business name, address, and telephone number of the cottage food operator; or (B) A cottage food operator or seller may elect, in lieu of providing an address pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, to provide an identification number to be provided by the department upon written request; and (2) The following statement in at least 10 point font: 'This product was produced at a residential property that is exempt from state inspection. This product may contain allergens.' (b) Such information shall be provided: (1) On a label affixed to the package, if the cottage food item is packaged;

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(2) On a label affixed to the container, if the cottage food item is offered for sale from a bulk container; (3) On a placard displayed at the point of sale, if the cottage food item is neither packaged nor offered for sale from a bulk container; or (4) On the webpage on which the cottage food item is offered for sale, if the cottage food item is offered for sale on the internet. (c)(1) If the cottage food item is sold by telephone or custom order, the seller may choose not to display the information required by subsection (a) of this Code section but shall disclose to consumers that the cottage food item:
(A) Is produced at a residential property that is exempt from state inspection; and (B) May contain allergens. (2) The seller shall have the information required by paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section readily available and shall provide it to consumers upon request. (d) In addition to the labeling requirements provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, if the cottage food item is sold by a third-party vendor, the item shall be displayed in a separate section of the store or in a separate display case from non-cottage food items. The third-party vendor shall conspicuously label the separate section or display case as containing cottage food items that are exempt from state inspection.
26-2-474. The Commissioner shall be authorized to enforce the provisions of this article and shall have the authority to adopt any rules or regulations necessary to carry out said enforcement. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the department from conducting an investigation into a reported foodborne illness.
26-2-475. Any person who willfully fails to comply with any provision of this article or violates any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article shall be given a written warning. Upon a second or subsequent violation, such person shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $75.00 per violation.
26-2-476. (a) The department may inspect the residence of a cottage food operator to investigate a consumer complaint, a report of foodborne illness, or other public health emergency. (b) Such inspection shall be limited to the areas of the residence used by the cottage food operator. (c) Except in emergency situations, the department shall schedule an inspection with the cottage food operator in advance. A cottage food operator may request an administrative warrant prior to an inspection.
26-2-477. Nothing in this article shall be construed to:

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(1) Exempt a cottage food operator or seller from any applicable federal law, including, but not limited to, any federal law prohibiting the sale of certain food items in interstate commerce; (2) Preclude the production or sale of food items otherwise allowed by federal, state, or local law; (3) Preclude the sale of live animals or portions of live animals before slaughter for future delivery; (4) Amend or otherwise alter any rule or regulation related to other goods and services provided where cottage food items are produced or sold; (5) Exempt a cottage food operator or seller from any applicable tax law; (6) Exempt a cottage food operator or seller from any applicable fishing or hunting law; or (7) Exempt a cottage food operator or seller from any applicable law of another state."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Article 2, relating to adulteration and misbranding of food, by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 26-2-21, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(5) 'Food sales establishment' means retail and wholesale grocery stores; retail seafood stores and places of business; food processing plants, except those food processing plants which are currently required to obtain a license from the Commissioner under any other provision of law; bakeries; confectioneries; fruit, nuts, and vegetable stores or roadside stands; wholesale sandwich and salad manufacturers, including vending machines and operations connected therewith; and places of business and similar establishments, mobile or permanent, engaged in the sale of food primarily for consumption off the premises. Within a food sales establishment, there may be a food service component, not separately operated, which may serve customers on site. This food service component shall be considered as part of the food sales establishment. This Such term shall not include:
(A) The food sales component of any food service establishment defined in Code Section 26-2-370; (B) Food service establishments as defined in Code Section 26-2-370; (C) Establishments engaged in the sale of food primarily for consumption off the premises if such sale is an authorized part of and occurs upon the site of a fair or festival which:
(i) Is sponsored by a political subdivision of this state; and (ii) Lasts 120 hours or less; (D) Establishments engaged in the boiling, bottling, and sale of sugar cane syrup or sorghum syrup within this state, provided that such bottles contain a label listing the producer's name and street address, all added ingredients, and the net weight or volume of the product; or (E) Nonprofit food sales and food service provided under a permit issued pursuant to Article 14 of this chapter;

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(F) Cottage food operators as provided for in Code Section 26-2-471; or (G) A person selling non-potentially hazardous foods, as defined in Code Section 262-470, at a bake sale affiliated with a nonprofit, charitable, or religious organization."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Article 6, relating to meat, poultry, and dairy processing plants, by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 26-2-200, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(3) 'Meat, poultry, or dairy processing plant' means: any abattoir, slaughterhouse, poultry killing or processing plant, milk depot, milk processing plant, or any other establishment for the killing, storage, dressing, manufacture, preparation, or processing of any animal, fowl, or dairy product or any by-product thereof for human consumption. Such term shall not include cottage food operators as provided for in Code Section 262-471."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Article 13, relating to food service establishments, by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 26-2-370, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(2) 'Food service establishment' means establishments for the preparation and serving of meals, lunches, short orders, sandwiches, frozen desserts, or other edible products either for carry out or service within the establishment. Such term includes restaurants; coffee shops; cafeterias; short order cafes; luncheonettes; taverns; lunchrooms; places which retail sandwiches or salads; soda fountains; institutions, both public and private; mobile food service establishments; industrial cafeterias; catering establishments; and similar facilities by whatever name called. Within a food service establishment, there may be a food sales component, not separately operated. This food sales component shall be considered as part of the food service establishment. Such term shall not include:
(A) A food sales establishment, as defined in Code Section 26-2-21, except as otherwise stated in this paragraph; (B) The food service component of any food sales establishment defined in Code Section 26-2-21; (C) Any outdoor recreation activity sponsored by the state, a county, a municipality, or any department or entity thereof, any outdoor or indoor (other than school cafeteria food service) public school function, or any outdoor private school function; (D) Any organization which is operating on its own property or on the property of a party that has provided written consent for the use of such property for such purpose and which is exempt from taxes under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-25 or under Section 501(d) or paragraphs (1) through (8) or paragraph (10) of Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of operating a house or other residential structures where seriously ill or injured children and their families are provided temporary accommodations in proximity to their

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treatment hospitals and where food is prepared, served, transported, or stored by volunteer personnel; (E) Establishments for the preparation and serving of meals, lunches, short orders, sandwiches, frozen desserts, or other edible products if such preparation or serving is an authorized part of and occurs upon the site of an event which:
(i) Is sponsored by a political subdivision of this state; (ii) Is held on the property of such sponsor or on the property of a party that has provided written consent for use of such property for such event; and (iii) Lasts 120 hours or less; or (F) Nonprofit food sales and food service provided under a permit issued pursuant to Article 14 of this chapter; or (G) Cottage food operators as provided for in Code Section 26-2-471."

SECTION 5. Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"36-60-30. No county or municipality shall prohibit or regulate the production or sale of cottage food items as defined in Code Section 26-2-470. No county or municipality shall prohibit commercial delivery companies from delivering cottage food items."

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 56. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Hitchens of the 161st, Collins of the 71st, Cameron of the 1st, Lumsden of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 7 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards, so as to provide for undergraduate full tuition grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who were killed in the line of duty who attend institutions of the University System of Georgia and who meet certain eligibility requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Subpart 7 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards, so as to provide for tuition grants to spouses of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who were killed in the line of duty; to revise legislative

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findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Subpart 7 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards, is amended by revising Code Section 20-3-450, relating to legislative findings and purpose of subpart, as follows:
"20-3-450. The General Assembly finds that certain citizens are called upon to enforce the criminal laws of this state and to protect persons and properties within the state and that they provide a valuable and vital public service to the state and to citizens and properties within the state at a great personal sacrifice and risk to their own lives and well-being. The purpose of the General Assembly, as provided for in this subpart, is to enable the authority to provide educational grant assistance to the spouses and children of such persons who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty."
SECTION 2. Said subpart is further amended in Code Section 20-3-451, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (3) and by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Eligible student' means a person who qualifies for an educational grant under this subpart. (3) 'Firefighter' means a person employed, appointed, or regularly enrolled by the state or by any county or municipal fire department whose duties include extinguishing fires or investigating cases of suspected arson. (3.1) 'In the line of duty' means:
(A) With respect to a volunteer firefighter, while on duty and when responding to or returning from a fire or other emergency, performing duties during any fire or other emergency, or performing duties intended to protect life and property, including, without limitation, actual participation in a training exercise; (B) With respect to a law enforcement officer or firefighter, while on duty and performing services for and receiving compensation from the law enforcement and fire service agency which employs such officer or firefighter, while off duty when responding to any situation which would save a life or preserve the peace, or while preventing or attempting to prevent the commission of a crime or fire; or (C) With respect to a prison guard, while on duty and performing services for and receiving compensation from the public agency which employs such prison guard."
SECTION 3. Said subpart is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-453, relating to eligibility of students, as follows:

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"20-3-453. No grants shall be payable to any person under this subpart who fails to meet any of the following qualifications or restrictions:
(1) Such person must shall be the spouse or child, either natural or adopted, of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or prison guard who has been permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty or while performing the duties to which he or she was assigned in the normal course of employment. If such person is the adopted child of any such law enforcement officer, firefighter, or prison guard, such person must shall have been adopted and any final order of adoption issued prior to the date of the accident or event causing the death or permanent disability of such parent; (2) Such person must shall have been a citizen of this state for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the date of registration in an approved school and must shall remain a citizen of the state while receiving funds under this subpart; (3) The deceased or disabled law enforcement officer, firefighter, or prison guard parent of such person must shall have been an employee, either full-time or part-time, or an officer or official, whether elected or appointed, of this state or any county, municipality, department, board, bureau, branch, agency, commission, authority, or political subdivision of the state on the date of the accident or event from which death or permanent disability resulted; and (4) Any person otherwise meeting the conditions of this subpart shall be eligible to receive a grant even though the accident or the event causing the death or disability of such person's parent or spouse occurred prior to July 1, 1980."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1075. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Gullett of the 19th, Persinger of the 119th and New of the 64th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, so as to provide that state agencies shall accept certain notarial acts performed in another state; to provide for definitions; to provide that a notarial act may be exercised in any county in this state; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, so as to provide that state agencies shall accept certain notarial acts performed in another state; to provide for definitions; to provide that a notarial act may be exercised in any county in this state; to provide for an exception; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, is amended by revising Code Section 45-179, relating to where notarial acts may be exercised, as follows:
"45-17-9. Notarial acts may be exercised in any county in the state. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agency' means any officer, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of state government. (2) 'Another state' means a state other than this state, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia. (b) Notarial acts may be exercised in any county in this state. (c)(1) When a document is notarized by a notarial officer of another state, each agency shall accept such document, provided that:
(A) The manner of notarization is authorized by such state; (B) The individual performing the notarial act is authorized by law to perform such notarial act in such state; and (C) The signature and title of the individual performing the notarial act are attached to or logically associated with the document. (2) The signature and title of the individual performing the notarial act in another state are prima-facie evidence that such signature is genuine, the individual holds the designated title, and the individual had the authority to perform such act. (d) A notarial act accepted pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section is declared legal, valid, and binding; and instruments, documents, oaths, affirmations, depositions, and affidavits acknowledged, authenticated, sworn to, or otherwise notarized shall be admissible in evidence and eligible to record in this state and shall have the same force and effect as if it had been made before a notary public in this state. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall apply to any security instrument or document executed for the conveyance of real property located in this state, whether or not such security instrument or document is recorded."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1239. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 124th, Jasperse of the 11th and Dickey of the 145th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; to provide for

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standards for registration of such vehicles; to provide for issuance of license plates for miniature on-road vehicles; to provide for an annual licensing fee for such vehicles; to provide for issuance of certificates of title by the Department of Revenue for such vehicles; to provide for equipment and operating standards for such vehicles; to provide local authorities with the power to prohibit operation of miniature on-road vehicles; to require posting of notice of such prohibition upon highways; to revise and provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; to provide for standards for registration of such vehicles; to provide for issuance of license plates for miniature on-road vehicles; to provide for an annual licensing fee for such vehicles; to provide for issuance of certificates of title by the Department of Revenue for such vehicles; to provide for equipment and operating standards for such vehicles; to provide local authorities with the power to prohibit operation of miniature on-road vehicles; to require posting of notice of such prohibition upon highways; to revise and provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in Code Section 40-1-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (27.1) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(27.1) 'Miniature on-road vehicle' means any motorized vehicle designed and manufactured for use upon roadways in another country that has been imported into the United States with a valid certificate of title or registration from the exporting country and in compliance with all federal importation requirements and which has the following characteristics:
(A) Has the capability to transport persons; (B) Operates between 25 miles per hour (40.2 kilometers per hour) and 65 miles per hour (104.6 kilometers per hour); (C) Has an overall width of 80 inches (2,030 millimeters) or less, exclusive of accessories or attachments; (D) Is designed to travel on four or more wheels; (E) Uses a steering wheel for steering control;

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(F) Contains a nonstraddle seat; (G) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 4,000 pounds (1,814 kilograms); and (H) Is not designed or manufactured as a golf cart, all-terrain vehicle, or multipurpose off-highway vehicle. (27.2) 'Minimal risk condition' means a low-risk operating mode in which a fully autonomous vehicle operating without a human driver achieves a reasonably safe state, such as bringing the vehicle to a complete stop, upon experiencing a failure of the vehicle's automated driving system that renders the vehicle unable to perform the entire dynamic driving task."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-2-27, relating to registration of motor vehicles not manufactured to comply with federal emission and safety standards, certificate of registration for an assembled motor vehicle or motorcycle or a converted motor vehicle, and former military motor vehicles, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of registration for former military motor vehicles that are less than 25 years old and manufactured for the United States military, or multipurpose off-highway vehicles manufactured after January 1, 2000, or miniature on-road vehicles manufactured more than 25 years prior to application; provided, however, that the exception provided by this subsection shall be applicable to miniature on-road vehicles manufactured less than 25 years prior to application that have been modified by an importer registered with the United States Department of Transportation to comply with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C.A. Section 30101, et seq., and certified by such importer as such."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-2-31, relating to license plate design and revalidation and county decals, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) License plates issued pursuant to this chapter shall be at least six inches wide and not less than 12 inches in length, except that motorcycle license plates shall be at least four inches wide and not less than seven inches in length and license plates for low-speed vehicles, miniature on-road vehicles, and multipurpose off-highway vehicles shall be a size determined by the commissioner. All license plates shall show in boldface characters the month and year of expiration, the serial number, and either the full name or the abbreviation of the name of the state, shall designate the county from which the license plate was issued unless specifically stated otherwise in this chapter, and shall show such other distinctive markings as in the judgment of the commissioner may be deemed advisable, so as to indicate the class of weight of the vehicle for which the license plate was issued. Any license plate for a low-speed vehicle, miniature on-road vehicle, or multipurpose off-highway vehicle shall designate the vehicle as such. Such plates may also bear such figures, characters, letters, or combinations thereof as in the judgment of

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the commissioner will to the best advantage advertise, popularize, and otherwise promote Georgia as the 'Peach State.' Except for license plates issued pursuant to Article 2B of this chapter, any license plate issued pursuant to this chapter shall be of such strength and quality that the plate shall provide a minimum service period of at least five years. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' for the design and issuance of new license plates and to implement the other provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-2-33, relating to issuance of license plates and decals, transfer of registration to a digital license plate, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, by revising paragraph (2.1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2.1) The commissioner may provide for the issuance of a temporary operating permit for any multipurpose off-highway miniature on-road vehicle, to be displayed until such time as a license plate of the design required by Code Section 40-2-31 has been issued to the registrant as a replacement for such temporary operating permit; provided, however, that any such temporary operating permit shall designate the multipurpose off-highway miniature on-road vehicle as such; and provided, further, that the commissioner shall make available for issuance multipurpose off-highway miniature on-road vehicle license plates of the design required by Code Section 40-2-31 not later than January 1, 2024 2025."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-2-151, relating to annual license fees for operation of vehicles, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) For each motorcycle, miniature on-road vehicle, or multipurpose offhighway vehicle ................................................................................................. 20.00 "

SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-3-30.1, relating to standards for issuance to assembled motor vehicle and motorcycle or converted motor vehicle and inspections, by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) Unconventional motor vehicles or motorcycles shall not be titled or registered; provided, however, that a multipurpose off-highway vehicle manufactured after January 1, 2000, the following unconventional motor vehicles shall be registered upon proper application and payment of the required fee:
(1) A multipurpose off-highway vehicle manufactured after January 1, 2000; (2) A miniature on-road vehicle manufactured more than 25 years prior to application; and (3) A miniature on-road vehicle manufactured less than 25 years prior to application that has been modified by an importer registered with the United States Department of

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Transportation to comply with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C.A. Section 30101, et seq., and certified by such importer as such."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Part 5 of Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to lowspeed or multipurpose off-highway vehicles, as follows:
"Part 5
40-6-359. Multipurpose off-highway vehicles and miniature on-road vehicles shall be equipped with:
(1) Headlights; (2) Brake lights; (3) Taillights; (4) A rearview mirror; and (5) Safety belts.
40-6-360. Every person operating a low-speed vehicle, miniature on-road vehicle, or multipurpose off-highway vehicle shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this chapter except as to special regulations in this part and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application.
40-6-361. (a) All low-speed vehicles, miniature on-road vehicles, and multipurpose off-highway vehicles are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any such vehicles of the full use of a lane. (b) The operator of a low-speed vehicle, miniature on-road vehicle, or multipurpose offhighway vehicle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (c) No person shall operate a low-speed vehicle, miniature on-road vehicle, or multipurpose off-highway vehicle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. (d) Low-speed vehicles, miniature on-road vehicles, and multipurpose off-highway vehicles shall not be operated two or more abreast in a single lane.
40-6-362. (a) Low-speed vehicles shall be operated only on any highway where the posted speed limit does not exceed 35 miles per hour. The operator of a low-speed vehicle shall not operate such vehicle on any highway where the posted speed limit exceeds 35 miles per hour.

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(b) Multipurpose off-highway vehicles shall be operated only on highways that are part of a county road system and shall be authorized to cross highways that are part of a municipal street system or are part of the state highway system. (c) Miniature on-road vehicles shall be operated only on highways that are part of a municipal street system or county road system, provided that such operation has not been prohibited through ordinance or resolution within a local jurisdiction, and shall be authorized to cross highways that are part of the state highway system."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-6-371, relating to powers of local authorities generally, by revising paragraphs (18.1) through (20) of subsection (a) and subsection (c) as follows:
"(18.1)(19) Regulating the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices, provided that such regulations are no less restrictive than those imposed by Part 2A of Article 13 of this chapter; (18.2)(20) Regulating the operation of personal transportation vehicles, provided that such regulations comply with Parts 3 and 6 of Article 13 of this chapter; (21) Prohibiting the operation of miniature on-road vehicles as authorized in Code Section 40-6-362; (19)(22) Adopting and enforcing such temporary or experimental regulations as may be necessary to cover emergencies or special conditions; or (20)(23) Adopting such other traffic regulations as are specifically authorized by this chapter."
"(c) No ordinance or regulation enacted under paragraph (4), (5), (6), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), or (18.2) (20), or (21) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be effective until official traffic-control devices giving notice of such local traffic regulations are erected upon or at the entrances to the highway or the part thereof affected as may be most appropriate."
SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective on October 1, 2024.
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Adeyina
Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1099. By Representatives Huddleston of the 72nd, Burchett of the 176th, Cannon of the 172nd, Camp of the 135th and Rhodes of the 124th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide for the crime of criminal trespass upon the knowing entry upon land or premises of another that has been marked with purple paint; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Byrd Y Cameron E Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1260. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Jones of the 47th, Burchett of the 176th, Dickey of the 145th, Smith of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to enact the "Georgia Nicotine Vapor

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Products Directory Act"; to provide for definitions; to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish and maintain a directory of nicotine vapor products authorized for sale in this state; to prohibit the sale of any nicotine vapor product not listed in the directory; to provide for compliance checks; to provide for civil penalties and enforcement; to provide for rules and regulations; to require the Commissioner to provide an annual report to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to enact the "Georgia Nicotine Vapor Products Directory Act"; to provide for definitions; to require the establishment and maintenance of a directory of vapor products authorized for sale in this state; to prohibit the sale of any vapor product containing nicotine that is not listed in the directory; to provide for compliance checks and enforcement; to provide for seizure and destruction of contraband; to provide for civil penalties and enforcement; to provide procedures for the revocation and suspension of licenses for violations; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for rules and regulations; to require an annual report to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended by enacting a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 13C
10-13C-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Nicotine Vapor Products Directory Act.'
10-13C-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Consumable vapor product' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 48-11-1. (2) 'FDA' means the United States Food and Drug Administration.

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(3) 'Licensee' means any vapor product dealer, vapor product distributor, vapor product importer, or vapor product manufacturer licensed under Chapter 11 of Title 48. (4) 'Nicotine vapor product' means any consumable vapor product that contains any amount of nicotine and any vapor device developed or intended to deliver any consumable vapor product that contains nicotine. (5) 'Sale' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 48-11-1. (6) 'Vapor device' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 48-11-1. (7) 'Vapor product' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 48-11-1. (8) 'Vapor product dealer' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 48-11-1. (9) 'Vapor product distributor' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 48-11-1. (10) 'Vapor product importer' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 48-11-1. (11) 'Vapor product manufacturer' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 48-11-1.
10-13C-3. (a)(1) The Attorney General in consultation with the state revenue commissioner shall develop a process by which vapor product manufacturers can submit the certification required under subsection (b) of this Code section and any other information required under this chapter to both the Attorney General and the state revenue commissioner to be used to create the directory listing required under Code Section 10-13C-4 and for such other purposes as provided in this chapter. Such process may include a portal or software application accessible through an internet website. The certification and any other information submitted to the Attorney General using such process shall be deemed to have been provided to both the Attorney General and the state revenue commissioner. (2) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Attorney General and the state revenue commissioner shall be authorized to disclose to each other the certifications and any other information received under this chapter, Chapters 13 and 13A of this title, Title 16, and Title 48 for the purposes of determining compliance with and enforcing the provisions of this chapter, Chapters 13 and 13A of this title, Title 16, and Title 48. The Attorney General and state revenue commissioner may also share such information with other federal, state, or local courts or agencies for purposes of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, Chapters 13 and 13A of this title, Title 16, Title 48, or the corresponding laws of other states.
(b) Within 12 months of the effective date of this chapter, and annually thereafter, every vapor product manufacturer that sells nicotine vapor products in this state shall execute and deliver a certification to the Attorney General in a format prescribed by the Attorney General through rules and regulations. Such certification shall attest, under penalty of perjury, that such vapor product manufacturer is compliant with this chapter and Chapter

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11 of Title 48 and that, for each nicotine vapor product sold for retail sale in this state, it meets either of the following criteria:
(1) The vapor product manufacturer has submitted a premarket tobacco product application for the nicotine vapor product pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 387j to the FDA, and the application either remains under review by the FDA or has received a marketing denial order that has been and remains stayed by the FDA or court order, rescinded by the FDA, or vacated by a court; or (2) The vapor product manufacturer has received a marketing granted order under 21 U.S.C. Section 387j for the nicotine vapor product from the FDA. (c) The certification under subsection (b) of this Code section shall require each vapor product manufacturer to set forth: (1) The name under which the vapor product manufacturer transacts or intends to transact business; (2) The license identification information for any license issued to the vapor product manufacturer by the state revenue commissioner under Chapter 11 of Title 48; (3) The address of the location of the vapor product manufacturer's principal place of business; (4) The vapor product manufacturer's email address; (5) The brand name, category, such as e-liquid, power unit, device, e-liquid cartridge, e-liquid pod, or disposable, product name, and flavor of each nicotine vapor product that is sold in this state; and (6) Such other information as may be required by the Attorney General pursuant to rules and regulations. (d) In addition to the required certification under subsection (b) of this Code section, each vapor product manufacturer shall submit to the Attorney General for each nicotine vapor product a copy of: (1) The cover page of the marketing granted order issued pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 387j; a copy of the acceptance letter issued by the FDA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 387j for a timely filed premarket tobacco product application; or a document issued by the FDA or by a court confirming that the premarket tobacco product application has received a denial order that is not yet in effect; and (2) A payment of $1,000.00 for each nicotine vapor product the first time a vapor product manufacturer submits a certification for that nicotine vapor product and a payment of $250.00 annually thereafter for each such nicotine vapor product. (e) The information submitted by the vapor product manufacturer pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall be considered confidential commercial or financial information for purposes of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. The vapor product manufacturer may redact certain confidential commercial or financial information provided under paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section, subject to approval by the Attorney General. The Attorney General and the state revenue commissioner shall not disclose such information except as required or authorized by law.

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(f) Any vapor product manufacturer that submits a certification pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall notify the Attorney General within 30 days after any material change to such certification, including, but not limited to:
(1) Issuance or denial of a marketing authorization or other order by the FDA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 387j; (2) Any other order or action ordered by the FDA or any court that affects the quality of the nicotine requiring a vapor product manufacturer to remove a nicotine vapor product from the market either temporarily or permanently; (3) Any notice of action taken by the FDA affecting the ability of the nicotine vapor product to be introduced or delivered into interstate commerce for commercial distribution in the United States; (4) Any change in federal law or FDA policy which results in a nicotine vapor product no longer being exempt from federal enforcement oversight; or (5) Any other change deemed material by the Attorney General pursuant to the rules and regulations. (g) The Attorney General may by rules and regulations establish a procedure to allow vapor product manufacturers to renew certifications without having to resubmit all the information required by this Code section.
10-13C-4. (a) The Attorney General in consultation with the state revenue commissioner shall develop and maintain a directory listing all the nicotine vapor products for which a certification has been submitted to the Attorney General which comply with this Code section. Such directory listing shall include information as to the vapor product manufacturer that submitted the certification and may include the status of any marketing authorization, order, or other action of the FDA or any court provided under subsection (b) of Code Section 10-13C-3. The Attorney General shall make the directory available within 14 months of the effective date of this chapter, on the Department of Law's public website. The Attorney General on at least a monthly basis shall update the directory as necessary to correct mistakes, ensure accuracy, and add or remove nicotine vapor products as may be necessary. The Attorney General shall establish by rules and regulations a process to provide licensees notice of the initial publication of the directory and changes made to the directory in the prior month.
(b)(1) The Attorney General shall provide a vapor product manufacturer notice and an opportunity to cure deficiencies before removing its nicotine vapor products from the directory. (2) The Attorney General shall not remove a vapor product manufacturer's nicotine vapor products from the directory until at least 15 days after the vapor product manufacturer has been given notice of an intended action. Notice shall be sufficient and deemed immediately received by a vapor product manufacturer if the notice is sent either electronically or by facsimile to an email address or facsimile number provided by the vapor product manufacturer in its most recent certification form.

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(3) The vapor product manufacturer shall have 15 days from the date of service of the notice of the Attorney General's intended action to cure the deficiencies or otherwise establish that the vapor product manufacturer's nicotine vapor products should be included in the directory. (4) A determination by the Attorney General not to include or to remove from the directory a nicotine vapor product shall be subject to judicial review in such manner as is provided by law for judicial review of contested cases under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'
10-13C-5. (a) If a nicotine vapor product is removed from the directory, each vapor product dealer and vapor product distributor shall have 30 days from the date notice is received that such nicotine vapor product has been removed from the directory to sell such nicotine vapor product or remove such nicotine vapor product from its inventory and return such nicotine vapor product to the vapor product manufacturer from whom it was acquired for a full refund. Each such nicotine vapor product manufacturer shall provide to the state revenue commissioner information regarding the return of such nicotine vapor product and how the returned nicotine vapor product was disposed of within 21 days after receipt. (b) After 30 days following removal of a nicotine vapor product from the directory, it shall be unlawful to purchase or sell such nicotine vapor product identified in the notice of removal in this state and such nicotine vapor product shall be subject to seizure consistent with the provisions of Code Section 10-13C-9, except that no nicotine vapor products may be seized from a consumer who has made a bona fide purchase of such nicotine vapor product. Such prohibition on the purchase and sale of such nicotine vapor products shall not prohibit the vapor product manufacturer or vapor product distributor from providing a refund as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section.
(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, beginning on the date that the Attorney General first makes the directory available for public inspection on the Department of Law's public website, nicotine vapor products not included in the directory shall not be sold in this state. (2) Each vapor product dealer shall have 60 days from the date that the Attorney General first makes the directory available for inspection on the Department of Law's public website to sell nicotine vapor products that were in its inventory and not included in the directory or to remove those nicotine vapor products from its inventory and return those nicotine vapor products to the vapor product manufacturer or vapor product distributor from whom it was acquired for a full refund. (3) Each vapor product distributor shall have 60 days from the date that the Attorney General first makes the directory available for inspection on the Department of Law's public website to remove those nicotine vapor products intended for sale in this state from its inventory and return those nicotine vapor products to the vapor product manufacturer from whom it was acquired for a full refund.

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(4) After 60 days following publication of the directory, nicotine vapor products not listed in the directory and intended for sale in this state are subject to seizure, forfeiture, storage, and destruction consistent with the provisions of Code Section 10-13C-9 and shall not be purchased or sold in this state except as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section.
10-13C-6. Each vapor product dealer and vapor product distributor that sells or distributes vapor products in this state shall be subject to compliance checks for purposes of enforcing this chapter. Unannounced follow-up compliance checks conducted on or behalf of the Department of Revenue of all noncompliant vapor product dealers and vapor product distributors shall be conducted within 30 days after any violation of this Code section. The state revenue commissioner shall publish the results of all compliance checks at least annually and shall make the results available to the public on request.
10-13C-7. (a) In addition to any other provision of law, a vapor product dealer or a vapor product distributor that has a nicotine vapor product that is not included in the directory and is available for sale or is offered for sale in this state shall be subject to a civil penalty as follows:
(1) A violation of a total quantity of 20 nicotine vapor products or less shall be punishable:
(A) For a first violation, no penalty if the nicotine vapor products are removed as provided in this chapter; (B) For a second violation within a 12 month period, by a fine of ten times the retail value of the nicotine vapor products involved; (C) For a third violation within an 18 month period, by a fine of 25 times the retail value of the nicotine vapor products involved; and (D) For a fourth violation within a 24 month period, by a fine of 25 times the retail value of the nicotine vapor products involved and revocation of the license of the vapor product dealer or the vapor product distributor, as applicable, by the Department of Revenue pursuant to Code Section 48-11-6; (2) A violation of a total quantity of more than 20 nicotine vapor products shall be punishable: (A) For a first violation, no penalty if the nicotine vapor products are removed as provided in this chapter; (B) For a second violation within a 12 month period, by a fine of $10,000.00 or 50 times the retail value for each nicotine vapor product involved, whichever is greater; (C) For a third violation within an 18 month period, by a fine of $20,000.00 or 50 times the retail value for each nicotine vapor product involved, whichever is greater, and a 60 day suspension of the license of the vapor product dealer or the vapor product distributor, as applicable, by the Department of Revenue pursuant to Code Section 48-11-6; and

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(D) For a fourth violation within a 24 month period, by a fine of $30,000.00 or 50 times the retail value for each nicotine vapor product involved, whichever is greater, and revocation of the license of the vapor product dealer or the vapor product distributor, as applicable, by the Department of Revenue pursuant to Code Section 48-11-6; and (3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a fourth violation of any quantity of nicotine vapor products shall result in a revocation of the license of the vapor product dealer or the vapor product distributor, as applicable, by the Department of Revenue pursuant to Code Section 48-11-6. (b) A vapor product manufacturer whose nicotine vapor products are not listed in the directory and that causes the nicotine vapor products that are not listed to be sold in this state, whether directly or through a vapor product importer, vapor product distributor, vapor product dealer, or any other person, shall be subject to a civil penalty of $10,000.00 per day for each individual nicotine vapor product offered for sale in violation of this chapter until the offending nicotine vapor product is either removed from the market or properly listed on the directory. In addition, any vapor product manufacturer that falsely represents any information on the certification or that is required under this chapter to be provided to the Attorney General, the Department of Law, the state revenue commissioner, or the Department of Revenue shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each false representation. (c) A repeated violation of this Code section shall constitute a deceptive trade practice under Part 1 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the 'Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act.'
10-13C-8. In an action for any violation brought under this chapter, the state revenue commissioner may recover reasonable expenses incurred in investigating and preparing the case and attorneys' fees, unless such action is successfully appealed and reversed.
10-13C-9. (a) Any nicotine vapor products offered for sale in violation of this chapter are declared to be contraband goods and may be seized by the state revenue commissioner, the state revenue commissioner's agents or employees, or any law enforcement of this state if directed by the state revenue commissioner to do so, without a warrant. (b) Upon seizure, the person from whom the contraband property was seized, if known, shall be provided with a receipt identifying the contraband property seized and indicating from whom the contraband property was seized and the place of seizure. Such contraband shall be stored pending a hearing and appeal provided for in subsections (d) and (e) of this Code section. (c) A copy of the receipt shall be:
(1) Filed with the Department of Revenue and shall be a public record open to public inspection; and (2) Posted at the courthouse of the county in which the contraband was seized.

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(d) Any person desiring to make claim to the contraband property shall file a claim with the state revenue commissioner within ten days from the day of seizure. The state revenue commissioner, within 30 days of receipt of any such claim, shall afford the claimant a hearing in which to show entitlement to the seized items. The burden of proof at such hearing shall be upon the claimant to establish a claim as to the items seized and to show compliance with or justification for noncompliance with this chapter. The state revenue commissioner shall enter a written order granting or denying the claim within 30 days from the date of the hearing. (e) An appeal from the state revenue commissioner's order may be taken to the Superior Court of Fulton County by filing with the state revenue commissioner, within 15 days from the date of the decision, a copy of the petition for review filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County. The proceedings on the petition for review shall be governed by Chapter 3 of Title 5 except as provided otherwise in this Code section. The appeal shall be based upon the record made before the state revenue commissioner. The state revenue commissioner shall transmit the record and appropriate documents to the superior court within 30 days after the date the petition for review is received. The superior court shall review the record for errors of law, violation of constitutional or statutory provisions, violation of the statutory authority of the agency, lawfulness of the procedure, lack of any evidence to support the state revenue commissioner's decision, and arbitrariness and abuse of discretion. However, the court shall not substitute its judgment as to the weight of evidence on questions of fact. (f) The cost of such seizure, forfeiture, storage, and destruction shall be borne by the person from whom the nicotine vapor products determined to be contraband are confiscated.
10-13C-10. (a) Any nonresident vapor product manufacturer that has not registered to do business in this state as a foreign corporation or business entity shall, as a condition precedent to being included in the directory created by the Attorney General pursuant to Code Section 10-13C-4, appoint and continually engage without interruption the services of an agent in this state to act as agent for the service of process on whom all process, and any action or proceeding against it concerning or arising out of the enforcement of this chapter, may be served in any manner authorized by law. Such service shall constitute legal and valid service of process on the vapor product manufacturer. The vapor product manufacturer shall provide the name, address, telephone number, and proof of the appointment and availability of such agent to the Attorney General. (b) The vapor product manufacturer shall provide notice to the Attorney General 30 days prior to termination of the authority of an agent and shall further provide proof to the satisfaction of the Attorney General of the appointment of a new agent no less than five days prior to the termination of an existing agent appointment. In the event an agent terminates an agency appointment, the vapor product manufacturer shall notify the Attorney General of the termination within five days and shall include proof to the satisfaction of the Attorney General of the appointment of a new agent.

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(c) Any vapor product manufacturer whose nicotine vapor products are sold in this state that has not appointed and engaged the services of an agent as required by this Code section shall be deemed to have appointed the Secretary of State as its agent for service of process. The appointment of the Secretary of State as agent shall not satisfy the condition precedent required in subsection (a) of this Code section to be included or retained in the directory.

10-13C-11. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting the state revenue commissioner in the exercise of his or her authority, as provided under Chapter 11 of Title 48, to suspend or refuse to renew a license for violations of Chapters 13 and 13A of this title, Title 16, Title 48, or any other provisions of law and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder. (b) The Attorney General and the state revenue commissioner shall have joint authority to enforce compliance with this chapter.

10-13C-12. Starting on January 31 of the first year after the year in which this chapter becomes effective, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General and state revenue commissioner shall provide a joint report to the General Assembly regarding the status of the directory, the nicotine vapor products included in the directory, revenue, and expenditures related to administration of this chapter, and enforcement activities undertaken pursuant to this chapter."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of this Act in an appropriations Act making specific reference to this Act and shall become effective when funds so appropriated become available for expenditure.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox

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Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood
Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 935. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Cameron of the 1st, Scoggins of the 14th, Chastain of the 7th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of speed detection devices and red light cameras, so as to provide for standards for a conviction through the use of speed devices; to provide for times when a school zone speed limit may be enforced through the use of an automated traffic enforcement safety device; to authorize a local governing body to apply for a permit to operate such devices; to provide for admissible evidence for refuting a violation of speed limit through the use of speed detection devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to establish the Back the Blue Fund from which the state revenue commissioner distributes voluntary contributions made through vehicle registration applications to sheriffs for the purpose of providing bonus payments to certified peace officers employed under a sheriff; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for the state revenue commissioner to include a provision on applications for vehicle registrations to allow an applicant to voluntarily contribute to such fund; to exclude such voluntary contributions from the general fund of the state treasury; to require county tax agents to report and remit such contributions weekly to the state revenue commissioner; to require the state revenue commissioner to distribute moneys from such fund annually to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association; to provide for the Georgia Sheriffs' Association to distribute moneys from such fund in equal portions to the sheriff of each county of this state; to provide for the state revenue commissioner to determine reasonable administrative costs; to provide each sheriff sole discretion to determine the manner in which the fund is used to provide bonus payments to certified peace officers employed under a sheriff; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-2-26.1. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Back the Blue Act.' (b) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) It is in the best interest of this state to provide a mechanism to support a program that encourages the hiring and retaining of law enforcement officers and promotes public safety for the benefit of the citizens of Georgia; (2) Hiring and retaining experienced law enforcement officers increases public safety, builds stronger communities, and restores trust and goodwill between communities and law enforcement officers; (3) Evidence shows that supplementing pay and enhancing benefits attract better job applicants and improve the retention of experienced law enforcement officers; and (4) Retaining experienced law enforcement officers means fewer hiring and training expenses for law enforcement agencies.

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(c) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Back the Blue Fund' means the fund established by this Code section. (2) 'Sheriff' means the duly elected or appointed sheriff of each county in this state.
(d) There is created the Back the Blue Fund for the purpose of providing bonus payments to certified peace officers employed under a sheriff in this state. The state revenue commissioner shall be the custodian of the Back the Blue Fund and shall administer such fund as further provided in this Code section. (e) No later than January 1, 2025, the state revenue commissioner shall include on the form provided for in Code Section 40-2-26 a place for an applicant to elect to contribute an amount of $5.00 to the Back the Blue Fund. Any such voluntary contribution shall be made at the discretion of the applicant at the time of application in addition to the payment of any other fees required under this chapter. (f) County tag agents shall hold voluntary contributions to the Back the Blue Fund collected pursuant to this Code section in a fiduciary capacity, and such money received shall be promptly accounted for, separated from other moneys received, and reasonably ascertainable. Such collected voluntary contributions shall be included in the weekly reports and remittances provided for in Code Section 40-2-34; provided, however, that any funds collected pursuant to this Code section shall not be deposited in the general fund of the state treasury. (g) No later than January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the state revenue commissioner shall distribute moneys from the Back the Blue Fund to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association, which shall distribute such moneys in equal portions to the sheriff of each county in this state on a per county basis. The state revenue commissioner shall determine a reasonable amount, not to exceed 1 percent of the fund annually, that may be retained for actual administrative costs. (h) Money distributed from the Back the Blue Fund shall only be used for bonus payments to certified peace officers employed under a sheriff and shall be distributed equitably and fairly. Such fund shall not be used to supplement a sheriff's salary nor to supplant or replace funding by the county governing authority for the operation of the office of sheriff. (i) Each sheriff shall have sole discretion in determining the allocation of bonus payments to certified peace officers employed under such sheriff in accordance with this Code section. (j) The state revenue commissioner is authorized and directed to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this Code section. (k) This Code section shall stand repealed by operation of law on July 1, 2029."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1314. By Representatives Romman of the 97th, Gunter of the 8th, Au of the 50th, Camp of the 135th and Stoner of the 40th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to designate emergency medical services, including ambulance service, as an essential service in this state; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to designate emergency medical services, including ambulance service, as an essential service in this state; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-11-13. (a) Emergency medical services, including ambulance service, whether provided by a public, private nonprofit, or private for-profit entity, are hereby declared to be essential services in this state. (b) This Code section shall not be construed to revise or impact the provision of such services through local coordinating entities within territorial zones and health districts in this state. This Code section shall not be construed to grant new or additional authority, oversight, or regulatory power to any state agency or local government of this state."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Cooper E Corbett
Cox Y Crawford E Crowe

Y Henderson E Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Seabaugh Y Sharper

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Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cummings E Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holly Y Hong E Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin
Martinez

E Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Persinger E Petrea E Pirkle
Powell Y Prince Y Reese
Reeves E Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman E Sainz Y Sampson

Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook E Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. N Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 145, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 625. By Representatives Mathis of the 149th, Wade of the 9th, Gullett of the 19th, Stinson of the 150th, Taylor of the 173rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to coroners, so as to provide that coroners are full-time county employees; to set salaries of deputy coroners; to provide minimum salaries of coroners; to remove certain death investigation fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coroners, so as to provide minimum salaries of coroners; to revise compensation provisions for deputy coroners; to provide for benefits to certain coroners and deputy coroners; to remove certain death investigation fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coroners, is amended by revising Code Section 45-16-7, relating to appointment of deputy coroners, oath, bond, fees, powers, and qualifications, as follows:
"45-16-7. (a) As soon as practicable after July 1, 1980, and at the beginning of each term of the coroner thereafter, the coroner of each county shall appoint a deputy coroner or coroners as provided in this Code section. A deputy coroner shall be appointed for each county, and one or more additional deputy coroners may be appointed for any county, in the discretion of the coroner. Each deputy coroner shall serve at the pleasure of the coroner and may be replaced by the coroner at any time. Each deputy coroner shall take the same oath, give the same bond, be entitled to the same fees, and have the same powers as the coroner;, but a deputy coroner shall act as coroner only when the coroner is himself or herself unable to act. (b) No person shall be eligible to hold the office of deputy coroner unless he or she holds a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Any deputy coroner who is in office on July 1, 1980, however, shall without limitation be eligible to serve as deputy coroner at any time after said date without regard to whether he or she meets the requirements of this subsection. (c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, there shall be appointed only one deputy coroner, and, on and after July 1, 1999, there shall only be one deputy coroner in each such county unless otherwise approved by the local governing authority of the county. Unless higher compensation is otherwise approved by the local governing authority of the county, deputy coroners shall receive the following compensation:
(1) A fee of $250.00 for each case worked by the deputy coroner; and (2) A per diem of $100.00 for each day the deputy coroner does not work a case; provided, however, that a deputy coroner shall not be entitled to a per diem pursuant to this paragraph for more than 90 days in a calendar year. (d) As of July 1, 2024, any deputy coroner being compensated by a county in an amount greater than the compensation formulas provided in subsection (c) of this Code section shall not have their compensation reduced for the remainder of the term of the coroner."

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 45-16-11, relating to compensation of county coroners, increases, calculation, supplements, and expenses, as follows:
"45-16-11. (a)(1) Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, the minimum annual salary of each coroner in any of the counties in this state in the following population brackets shall be fixed according to the population of the county in which he or she serves, as determined by the United States decennial census of 1990 2020 or any future such census. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each such coroner shall receive an annual salary, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the coroner's county, of not less than the amount fixed in the following schedule: Population.............................................................................Minimum Salary
0 -- 11,889..................................................................................... $ 1,200.00
11,890 -- 19,999..................................................................................... 2,400.00
20,000 -- 34,999..................................................................................... 3,600.00
0 -- 5,999..................................................................................... $17,700.00
6,000 -- 11,889..................................................................................... $20,000.00
11,890 -- 19,999..................................................................................... $25,000.00
20,000 -- 28,999..................................................................................... $30,000.00
29,000 -- 38,999..................................................................................... $35,000.00
39,000 -- 49,999..................................................................................... $40,000.00
50,000 -- 74,999..................................................................................... $45,000.00
75,000 -- 99,999..................................................................................... $50,000.00
100,000 -- 149,999..................................................................................... $55,000.00
150,000 -- 199,999..................................................................................... $70,000.00
200,000 -- 249,000..................................................................................... $80,000.00
250,000 -- 299,999..................................................................................... $90,000.00
300,000 -- 399,999..................................................................................... $95,000.00
400,000 -- 499,999..................................................................................... $100,000.00
500,000 or more .......................................................................................... $105,000.00

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(2) Whenever the state employees subject to compensation plans authorized and approved in accordance with Code Section 45-20-4 receive a cost-of-living increase or general performance based increase of a certain percentage or a certain amount, the amounts fixed in the minimum salary schedule in paragraph (1) of this subsection, and in Code Section 45-16-11.1, or the amounts derived by increasing each of said amounts through the application of longevity increases pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, where applicable, shall be increased by the same percentage or same amount applicable to such state employees. If the cost-of-living increase or general performance based increase received by state employees is in different percentages or different amounts as to certain categories of employees, the amounts fixed in the minimum salary schedule in paragraph (1) of this subsection, and in Code Section 4516-11.1, or the amounts derived through the application of longevity increases, shall be increased by a percentage or an amount not to exceed the average percentage or average amount of the general increase in salary granted to the state employees. The Office of Planning and Budget shall calculate the average percentage increase or average amount increase when necessary. The periodic changes in the amounts fixed in the minimum salary schedule in paragraph (1) of this subsection, and in Code Section 45-16-11.1, or the amounts derived through the application of longevity increases, as authorized by this paragraph shall become effective on the first day of January following the date that the cost-of-living increases received by state employees become effective; provided, however, that if the cost-of-living increases or general performance based increases received by state employees become effective on January 1, such periodic changes in the amounts fixed in the minimum salary schedule in paragraph (1) of this subsection, and in Code Section 45-16-11.1, or the amounts derived through the application of longevity increases, as authorized by this paragraph shall become effective on the same date that the cost-of-living increases or general performance based increases received by state employees become effective. (3) The county governing authority may supplement the minimum annual salary of the coroner in such amount as it may fix from time to time; but no coroner's compensation supplement shall be decreased during any term of office. Any prior expenditure of county funds to supplement the coroner's salary in the manner authorized by this paragraph is ratified and confirmed. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall prohibit the General Assembly by local law from supplementing the annual salary of the coroner. (a.1)(1) In the event that the coroner or his or her immediate predecessor spent at least 2,080 hours on duties related to his or her role as the coroner and the coroner's office in such county administered at least 75 cases in the preceding calendar year, the county governing authority shall provide the coroner the same employment benefits it provides the clerk of the superior court, judge of the probate court, sheriff, and tax commissioner. (2) In the event that a deputy coroner worked at least 75 cases and spent at least 2,080 hours on duties related to his or her role as a deputy coroner in the preceding calendar

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year, the county governing authority may provide the deputy coroner the same employment benefits it provides to full-time county employees. (b) The amounts provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section and Code Section 45-16-11.1, as increased by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, shall be increased by multiplying said amounts by the percentage which equals 5 percent times the number of completed four-year terms of office served by any coroner after December 31, 2000, effective the first day of January following the completion of each such period of service. (c) The minimum salaries provided for under this Code section shall be in addition to any fees, including the death investigation fee provided for under subsection (b) of Code Section 45-16-27, paid by the county governing authority to the coroner on a per-call basis and in addition to any expenses Reserved. (d) The minimum salaries provided for in this Code section shall be considered as salary only. Expenses for deputies, equipment, supplies, copying equipment, and other necessary and reasonable expenses for the operation of a coroner's office shall come from funds other than the funds specified as salary in this Code section. (e) This Code section shall not be construed to reduce the salary of any coroner in office on July 1, 2001 2024; provided, however, that successors to such coroners in office on July 1, 2001 2024, shall be governed by the provisions of this Code section. All local legislation in effect on July 1, 2001 2024, or enacted thereafter affecting compensation for coroners of the various counties shall be of full force and effect except where the same provides for a salary lower than provided in this Code section, in which event this Code section shall prevail."

SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by repealing subsection (b) of Code Section 45-16-27, relating to when inquest to be held, special situations, coroner's fee, issuance of subpoenas, cost of copying, and limited disclosure of photographs, and designating said subsection as reserved.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper

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Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain N Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cummings N Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner
Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V
Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1053. By Representatives Barrett of the 24th, Williams of the 148th, Persinger of the 119th, Clark of the 100th, Kelley of the 16th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to prohibit governmental agencies from using central bank digital currency as payment and from participating in testing the use of such currency; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya Y Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton E Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor N Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 136, nays 32.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1146. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st and Petrea of the 166th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ground-water use generally, so as to require the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to issue water permits to private companies in areas where no public service can be provided within a period of 12 months;

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to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ground-water use generally, so as to require the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to issue water permits to private companies in areas where no public service can be provided within a period of 18 months; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ground-water use generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"12-5-108. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a person to whom the division has delegated authority to provide water for consumptive use within the coastal aquifers of the state may obtain a permit from the division for consumptive use of water or expansion of existing services and facilities for consumptive use of water without a letter of concurrence from any local government or other public entity which has the power to provide water for consumptive use, provided that the following conditions are met:
(1) Said local government or other public entity lacks the capability or permitted capacity to provide the water service requested in writing by a person seeking such service within a period of 18 months from the date of such request; and (2) Said person with delegated authority has the capability and permitted ground water capacity to provide water service as requested by such person seeking such service within a period of 18 months from the date of such request. (b) This Code section shall stand repealed on January 1, 2029."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney N Glaize Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner N Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald N Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves N Rhodes N Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner E Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn E Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 105, nays 58.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HR 780. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Sainz of the 180th, Kelley of the 16th, Gaines of the 120th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:

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A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to clarify that only citizens of the United States shall have a right to vote in elections in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton E Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner
Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland E Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore E Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton E Okoye N Olaleye E Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn E Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson E Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 98, nays 61.

The Resolution, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 198. By Senators Harrell of the 40th, Albers of the 56th, Butler of the 55th, Dugan of the 30th, Rahman of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to create the Georgians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Innovation Commission; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, agendas, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; to provide for consultation with subject matter experts designated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the Department of Community Health; to provide for subcommittees; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 202. By Senators Rahman of the 5th, Hatchett of the 50th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Orrock of the 36th, Goodman of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to provide for an outdoor learning spaces pilot program; to provide for a pilot program evaluation and report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 208. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Still of the 48th and Dixon of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to provide for development impact fees for education; to provide for definitions; to provide for the manner of calculation, imposition, and collection of such fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 307. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Walker III of the 20th, Butler of the 55th and Kennedy of the 18th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certification of private review agents, so as to provide for health insurers to implement and maintain a program that allows for the selective application of reductions in prior authorization requirements under certain circumstances; to provide for an annual filing; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 347. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 390. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Dolezal of the 27th, Setzler of the 37th, Watson of the 1st, Tillery of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to libraries; to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal Chapter 24, relating to librarians; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 407. By Senators James of the 35th and Rhett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require the documenting of certain information in incidents of family violence; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 420. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Goodman of the 8th, Beach of the 21st, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for civil actions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for disclosures; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 422. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Gooch of the 51st, Summers of the 13th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Esteves of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to modify the percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 451. By Senators Islam Parkes of the 7th, Payne of the 54th, Anderson of the 43rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Harbison of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to veteran benefits, so as to place certain requirement on the Department of Veterans Service; to amend Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, so as to create a voluntary loan program at certain financial institutions to assist veterans; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48, relating to reimbursement relating to imposition, rate, and computation, and exemptions from income taxes; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 457. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Parent of the 42nd, Summers of the 13th, Williams of the 25th and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to reestablish a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies concerning public utilities; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 460. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Still of the 48th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to revise provisions relating to the number of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants that a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 464. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Payne of the 54th, Still of the 48th, Echols of the 49th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to teachers and other school personnel, so as to establish the School Supplies for Teachers Program, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and the availability of other funds for such purpose; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 472. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Gooch of the 51st, Strickland of the 17th, Esteves of the 6th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 36 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online marketplace requirements, so as to revise certain definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 493. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Summers of the 13th, Strickland of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender risk review board, so as to provide for additional penalties for registered sexual offenders convicted of photographing a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian; to provide that such persons are prohibited from possessing, owning, or operating an unmanned aircraft system with the intent to photograph, observe, follow, or contact any person without his or her consent; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 517. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse under defenses to criminal prosecutions, so as to provide for immunity from certain criminal prosecutions against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding defenses to tort actions, so as to provide for immunity from civil liability against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 533. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-7-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings upon plea of mental incompetency to stand trial, so as to provide for jail-based competency restoration programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 189. By Senator Dolezal of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may by general law authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect development impact fees and use the proceeds to pay for a share of the cost of additional educational facilities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1320. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending EMC Engineering Services, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1321. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Holland of the 54th and Bell of the 75th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jan Dunaway for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1322. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Terry for his service to Talbot County; and for other purposes.
HR 1323. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th and Hugley of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Faye Clark Perdue for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1324. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Melda Whittle Blackmar; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Tran of the 80th and Bell of the 75th.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, March 4, 2024, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, March 4, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, March 4, 2024
Twenty-Ninth Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Prayer was offered by Dr. James E. Taylor, Hebron Christian Academy, Dacula, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

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HB 1431. By Representatives Greene of the 154th, Stephens of the 164th, Townsend of the 179th, Sainz of the 180th and Williams of the 168th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for film, gaming, video, or digital production, so as to provide for an additional credit for certain qualified productions that are shot in certain rural counties; to require the publication of a list of such counties; to provide for an application requirement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1432. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Martinez of the 111th, Jackson of the 68th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Oliver of the 82nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for a state administered guest worker program under the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for the purpose of such program; to provide definitions; to provide for the procedures for such program and the requirements to participate in such program; to provide for authorizations to participate in such program, identification cards, and renewals of authorizations; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1433. By Representatives Tran of the 80th, Williams of the 168th, Hitchens of the 161st, Marin of the 96th and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate April 29 of each year as "Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 1434. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Holcomb of the 81st, Reeves of the 99th, McCollum of the 30th and Clark of the 100th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation,

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exemptions, and credits, so as to create a tax credit for certain expenses by certain educators and first responders; to provide for definitions; to disallow related deductions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1435. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 106th, Barnes of the 86th, Drenner of the 85th, Crawford of the 84th, Willis of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs, so as to establish a data base of all sports equity coordinators appointed by local school systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to university system, so as to provide that institutions of the University System of Georgia shall annually publish and submit a report concerning gender sports data to the board of regents; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide that certain postsecondary technical schools shall annually publish and submit a report concerning gender sports data to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1436. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Lee County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1437. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance and state employees' health insurance plan and post-employment health benefit fund, respectively, so as to

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require coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) in accordance with nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines; to provide for definitions; to allow for deductibles; to prohibit special deductibles; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1438. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cordele, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4122), so as to transition the office of chairperson to at large commission member; to provide for a mayor to be selected by and among the commission members; to redesignate the office of vice chairperson to mayor pro tempore; to revise voting and quorum provisions related to the commission; to make conforming changes; to provide that the city manager shall recommend the annual budget to the commission in place of the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1439. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Draper of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring the Okefenokee Swamp; to provide for the disposition of funds to the Okefenokee Swamp Park; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1440. By Representatives Smith of the 138th, Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 25th, Efstration of the 104th, Burchett of the 176th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the OneGeorgia Authority, so as to enact the "Richard H. Smith Georgia CHIPS Advancement in Research and Economic Development Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for grant and loan programs to incentivize and attract semiconductor companies to locate or relocate to this state; to provide for research and development and advanced packaging incentives to support such relocations; to provide for the establishment and purposes of the Kemp CHIPS Economic Development Fund and the Research and Development and Advanced Packaging Incentives Fund; to establish the Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Consortium to serve as an advisory body; to provide for an executive committee and its duties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.

HR 1300. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Jasperse of the 11th, Cox of the 28th, Barrett of the 24th, Jones of the 25th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Bobby Thomas and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1301. By Representative Davis of the 87th:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the DeKalb County government to resolve sewage pollution and spills; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1420 HB 1422 HB 1424 HB 1426 HB 1428 HB 1430 HR 1298 SB 171

HB 1421 HB 1423 HB 1425 HB 1427 HB 1429 HR 1283 SB 147 SB 293

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SB 324 SB 402 SB 421 SB 450 SB 456 SB 473 SB 497 SB 520 SR 583

SB 368 SB 417 SB 433 SB 455 SB 465 SB 494 SB 515 SR 579 SR 609

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 180. By Senators Setzler of the 37th, Brass of the 28th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Payne of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for the preservation of religious freedom; to provide for legislative findings and determinations; to provide for the granting of relief; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 198. By Senators Harrell of the 40th, Albers of the 56th, Butler of the 55th, Dugan of the 30th, Rahman of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to create the Georgians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Innovation Commission; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, agendas, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; to provide for consultation with subject matter experts designated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the Department of Community Health; to provide for subcommittees; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Health.

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SB 202. By Senators Rahman of the 5th, Hatchett of the 50th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Orrock of the 36th, Goodman of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to provide for an outdoor learning spaces pilot program; to provide for a pilot program evaluation and report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 208. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Still of the 48th and Dixon of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to provide for development impact fees for education; to provide for definitions; to provide for the manner of calculation, imposition, and collection of such fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 307. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Walker III of the 20th, Butler of the 55th and Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certification of private review agents, so as to provide for health insurers to implement and maintain a program that allows for the selective application of reductions in prior authorization requirements under certain circumstances; to provide for an annual filing; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 347. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
SB 371. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Jones of the 10th, Robertson of the 29th, Butler of the 55th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of workers' compensation; to provide for definitions; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers, firemen, prison guards, and publicly employed emergency medical technicians, so as to provide compensation to eligible peace officers from the State Indemnification Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 390. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Dolezal of the 27th, Setzler of the 37th, Watson of the 1st, Tillery of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to libraries; to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal Chapter 24, relating to librarians; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 395. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Watson of the 11th, Walker III of the 20th, Strickland of the 17th and Halpern of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to authorize the possession of opioid antagonists in schools; to define a term; to authorize schools to maintain a stock supply of opioid antagonists; to authorize trained school personnel to

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administer opioid antagonists and carry opioid antagonists on their person; to provide for immunity; to provide for activation of the emergency medical services system and notification of emergency contacts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 407. By Senators James of the 35th and Rhett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require the documenting of certain information in incidents of family violence; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 414. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to prohibit the collecting of certain personal information; to prohibit the release of certain personal information; to create exceptions; to exclude certain information from state open records laws; to create the crime of improper collection or disclosure of personal information; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 420. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Goodman of the 8th, Beach of the 21st, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for civil actions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for disclosures; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 422. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Gooch of the 51st, Summers of the 13th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Esteves of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to modify the percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
SB 425. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Albers of the 56th, Gooch of the 51st, Summers of the 13th and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of the practice of law and general provisions regarding notaries public, respectively, so as to provide for the modernization of certain legal, notarial, and court services using electronic means; to provide for criminal penalties and civil liability, including compensatory and other damages; to provide for class action lawsuits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 437. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 11th, Strickland of the 17th and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to authorize the Department of Agriculture to enforce certain criminal laws; to regulate consumable hemp products; to provide for definitions; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products to individuals under the age of 21 years; to require the posting of certain signs concerning the legal age to purchase consumable hemp products; to provide penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 451. By Senators Islam Parkes of the 7th, Payne of the 54th, Anderson of the 43rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Harbison of the 15th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to veteran benefits, so as to place certain requirement on the Department of Veterans Service; to amend Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, so as to create a voluntary loan program at certain financial institutions to assist veterans; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48, relating to reimbursement relating to imposition, rate, and computation, and exemptions from income taxes; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
SB 454. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alimony and child support, so as to provide for guidelines for child support award calculations; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
SB 457. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Parent of the 42nd, Summers of the 13th, Williams of the 25th and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to reestablish a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies concerning public utilities; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 460. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Still of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to revise provisions relating to the number of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants that a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 464. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Payne of the 54th, Still of the 48th, Echols of the 49th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to teachers and other school personnel, so as to establish the School Supplies for Teachers Program, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and the availability of other funds for such purpose; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 469. By Senators Esteves of the 6th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Butler of the 55th, Gooch of the 51st, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to increase the maximum amount of contributions allowed per beneficiary of savings trust accounts for higher education expenses; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 472. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Gooch of the 51st, Strickland of the 17th, Esteves of the 6th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 36 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online marketplace requirements, so as to revise certain definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 479. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burns of the 23rd and Strickland of the 17th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide for applicability of the definition of the term "used, detached catalytic converters" to said article; to remove the exception for used, detached catalytic converters from the application of said article; to provide for certain registration requirements for secondary metals recyclers; to provide for the use of certain registration fees; to provide for records and reporting; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 480. By Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Summers of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to provide for student loan repayment for mental health and substance use professionals serving in certain capacities; to provide for definitions; to authorize the board to approve applications; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
SB 490. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Albers of the 56th, Kennedy of the 18th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the felony offense of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 493. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Summers of the 13th, Strickland of the 17th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender risk review board, so as to provide for additional penalties for registered sexual offenders convicted of photographing a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian; to provide that such persons are prohibited from possessing, owning, or operating an unmanned aircraft system with the intent to photograph, observe, follow, or contact any person without his or her consent; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 495. By Senators Watson of the 11th, Brass of the 28th, Esteves of the 6th, Watson of the 1st and Walker III of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, so as to provide for the term of validity of a registration card; to provide for delivery of registration cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 496. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th, Payne of the 54th, Williams of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 502. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Hatchett of the 50th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit state agencies from contracting for advertising or marketing services with certain companies or from supporting certain companies; to provide for

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definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 503. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Summers of the 13th, Dolezal of the 27th, Ginn of the 47th, Harbison of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to amend Chapter 41, relating to residential and general contractors; to rename the general contractor license as a commercial general contractor license and to make conforming amendments throughout; to change certain provisions relating to the membership, qualifications, terms, and meetings of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 505. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th, Watson of the 1st, Dolezal of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to revise provisions relating to required publication by hospital of certain financial documents on its website; to provide for uniform reporting requirements; to require hospitals to annually provide the Uniform Resource Locator for the webpage containing the financial documents; to provide for increased penalties for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
SB 507. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st, Kennedy of the 18th, Dolezal of the 27th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations and qualified motor vehicles or drivers with proceeds deposited into the general fund, so as to establish an "America First" specialty license plate; to provide for conditions for the production of such license plates; to provide for

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discontinuing the manufacture of such license plates in certain instances; to provide for the disposition of funds to the general fund; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
SB 508. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for duties of the Administrative Office of the Courts relative to accessibility of certain personal information of state and federal judges, justices, and spouses thereof; to amend Code Section 36-32-40 of the O.C.GA., relating to creation of Council of Municipal Court Judges, membership and organization, purpose, expenses, contracts, assistance to council, and members not ineligible to hold office of judge, so as to require submission of certain information to the Council of Magistrate Court Judges; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 512. By Senators Still of the 48th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Esteves of the 6th, Dolezal of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, so as to create the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund and the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund Commission; to amend Code Section 16-6-13.3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil forfeiture of proceeds and property, so as to provide for the forfeiture of proceeds or money which is used, intended for use, used in any manner to facilitate, or derived from the criminal offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 517. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse under

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defenses to criminal prosecutions, so as to provide for immunity from certain criminal prosecutions against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding defenses to tort actions, so as to provide for immunity from civil liability against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 533. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-7-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings upon plea of mental incompetency to stand trial, so as to provide for jail-based competency restoration programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 534. By Senators Mallow of the 2nd, Esteves of the 6th, Goodman of the 8th, Still of the 48th and Merritt of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as provide that the failure of a marketplace innkeeper to provide a consumer with an itemized receipt detailing certain taxes and fees is an unlawful business practice; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 542. By Senators Watson of the 11th, Kennedy of the 18th and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to remove references to the public trust doctrine; to provide legislative findings relative to the public's right to use navigable streams; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 543. By Senators Brass of the 28th and Hodges of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bingo, so as to change certain provisions relating to bingo games operated by nonprofit, taxexempt organizations; to remove certain limitations regarding premises on which such bingo games may be held; to change certain provisions relating to the prizes and proceeds of such bingo games; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

SB 547. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Still of the 48th and Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SR 82.

By Senators Summers of the 13th, Still of the 48th, Moore of the 53rd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the tax commissioner, subject to local governing authority approval, to waive certain delinquent ad valorem property taxes, penalty, and interest for the purpose of placing non-revenue generating and tax delinquent property back to effective utilization status; to provide for procedures and conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SR 189. By Senator Dolezal of the 27th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may by general law authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect development impact fees and use the

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proceeds to pay for a share of the cost of additional educational facilities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SR 616. By Senators Still of the 48th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Esteves of the 6th, Dolezal of the 27th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may provide for the allocation of certain additional penalties and assessments to the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund for the purpose of providing care and rehabilitative and social services to individuals in this state who have been or may be sexually exploited; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
Pursuant to HR 1181, the House recognized and commended the Adairsville High School JROTC program.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Marin of the 96th, Hawkins of the 27th et al., Adeyina of the 110th et al., Dubnik of the 29th et al., and Drenner of the 85th et al.
The following member was recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Buckner of the 137th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1329. By Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Campbell of the 171st, Yearta of the 152nd, Pirkle of the 169th, Meeks of the 178th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 2024 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1330. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, McDonald of the 26th, Hatchett of the 155th, McCollum of the 30th and Hagan of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2024, as Georgia Airports Association Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1331. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Beverly of the 143rd, Scott of the 76th, Stinson of the 150th and Davis of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shyneka Maxwell; and for other purposes.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Thirtieth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bennett Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carson Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J

Cooper Corbett Crowe Cummings Davis Dickey Douglas Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart E Erwin Evans, S Fleming Franklin Frazier Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson

Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Hugley Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lott Lumsden Lupton Marin Martin Martinez

Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Mitchell Moore Mughal Neal New Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jor Romman

Sainz Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, M Smith, T.P. Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran E Vance Wade Werkheiser Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Bell of the 75th, Beverly of the 143rd, Carpenter of the 4th, Collins of the 71st, Cox of the 28th, Crawford of the 84th, Daniel of the 117th, DeLoach of the 167th, Dempsey of the 13th, Draper of the 90th, Drenner of the 85th, Evans of the 89th, Frye of the 122nd, Huddleston of the 72nd, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jackson of the 68th, Kendrick of the 95th, Lewis-Ward of the 115th, Lim of the 98th, Mainor of the 56th, Miller of the 62nd, Momtahan of the 17th, Newton of the 127th, Reese of the 140th, Ridley of the 6th, Roberts of the 52nd, Sharper

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of the 177th, Smith of the 138th, Washburn of the 144th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Wiedower of the 121st, Williams of the 37th, and Willis of the 55th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Wood, Senior Pastor, Mount Pisgah Methodist Church, Johns Creek, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1441. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Appling County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 100 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for

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definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1442. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Darien, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1443. By Representatives Holland of the 54th, Evans of the 57th, Silcox of the 53rd, Evans of the 89th, Bruce of the 61st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for operation of automated transit vehicle lane monitoring devices for the enforcement of traffic in transit vehicle lanes in the City of Atlanta; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 1444. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Burnough of the 77th and Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, so as to provide a code of ethics; to establish a board of ethics; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1445. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Thomasville, approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5051), as amended, so as to reapportion the board of education election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1446. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act re-creating and establishing a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County, approved April 2, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4033), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 260), so as to revise the power of the county manager in regard to employment decisions related to department directors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1447. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Gaines of the 120th and Efstration of the 104th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Statham, Georgia; to repeal all prior charters for the City of Statham, Georgia, and enactments, local legislation or home rule amendments relating thereto made prior to the effective date of this enactment; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1448. By Representative Mathis of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Dodge County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries;

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to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1325. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jeff Downing and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1326. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Williams of the 168th, McClain of the 109th, Mitchell of the 88th, Gilliard of the 162nd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Maceo A. Brown and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1327. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Williams of the 168th, McClain of the 109th, Mitchell of the 88th, Gilliard of the 162nd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring Mrs. Carolyn Lucille Long Banks and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1328. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Gaines of the 120th and Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Douglas "Doug" H. Garrison and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 1332. By Representative Mathis of the 149th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Richard "Ricky" Alan Dykes and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1431 HB 1433 HB 1435 HB 1437 HB 1439 HR 1300 SB 180 SB 202 SB 307 SB 371 SB 395 SB 414 SB 422 SB 437 SB 454 SB 460 SB 469 SB 479 SB 490 SB 495 SB 502 SB 505 SB 508 SB 517 SB 534 SB 543 SR 82 SR 616

HB 1432 HB 1434 HB 1436 HB 1438 HB 1440 HR 1301 SB 198 SB 208 SB 347 SB 390 SB 407 SB 420 SB 425 SB 451 SB 457 SB 464 SB 472 SB 480 SB 493 SB 496 SB 503 SB 507 SB 512 SB 533 SB 542 SB 547 SR 189

Representative Hatchett of the 155th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 916 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hatchett of the 155th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1330 HB 1399 HB 1401 HB 1411 HB 1414

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1372 HB 1400 HB 1403 HB 1412 HB 1419

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 05, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 30th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

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Modified Structured Rule

SB 332
SB 375 SB 443

Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission; promulgate standards of conduct and rules for the commission's governance; provide (JudyNC-Gullett-19th) Robertson-29th Behavioral Health Coordinating Council; add commissioner of veterans service (PH-Washburn-144th) Strickland-17th Abatement of Nuisances; inclusion of claims against promoters and organizers for costs incurred by local governments due to unpermitted events: provide (JudyNC-Petrea-166th) Watson-1st

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1330. By Representatives Stoner of the 40th, Cummings of the 39th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "South Cobb Development Authority Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3772), as amended, so as to change the name of the authority to the Mableton Development Authority; to revise the short title; to revise provisions related to the selection of membership of the authority; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for the selection of board officers; to revise the geographical area of operations of the authority; to revise the purposes and objectives of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1372. By Representatives Smith of the 138th and Buckner of the 137th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Pine Mountain; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1399. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of White; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for conflict of interest and holding other offices; to provide for sale of city property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1400. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Damascus; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1401. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Blakely; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for conflict of interest and holding other offices; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1403. By Representative Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth," approved August 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4119), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1411. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Screven, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2203), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2114), and an Act approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3949), so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to revise meeting dates for the city council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1412. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Ballard of the 147th, Beverly of the 143rd and Dickey of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Warner Robins Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for members of the authority; to provide for officers; to provide for personnel; to provide for meetings and a quorum; to provide for duties; to provide for powers; to provide for authority property; to provide for no personal liability of authority members for executing notes or obligations on behalf of the authority; to provide for a budget; to provide for inspections by the governing authority of the City of Warner Robins; to provide that the authority shall not bind the City of Warner Robins; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1414. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Romman of the 97th and Marin of the 96th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts to be wholly located within the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for the appointment and election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for debt of said districts other than bonded indebtedness; to provide for cooperation with local governments; to provide for powers of said boards; to provide for construction; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1419. By Representative Camp of the 135th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Pike County Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate certain projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Pike County, the Pike County School District, any municipality or other political subdivision located in Pike County, for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; to provide for members of the authority and their terms, organization, and reimbursement; to provide for vacancies; to provide for definitions; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to define the scope of the authority's operation; to provide for disposition of property upon dissolution of the authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox

E Henderson Hilton
Y Hitchens

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott

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Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings
Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks
Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye
Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V
Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 E Vance Y Wade Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Square, Suite 504 Atlanta, GA 30334

Mr. Reilly,

I would like to be recorded as a "yes" vote on the local calendar.

Thanks,

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/s/ Scott Hilton Georgia House of Representatives Representative House District 48
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 531. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4094), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 558. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Doraville, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 560. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Doraville, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 562. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd, Davenport of the 44th, Anderson of the 43rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pine Lake, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3935), as amended, so as to restate the city's charter; to change the corporate limits of such city; to transfer powers from the mayor to the city manager and vest additional powers in the city manager; to provide for the mayor to vote in case of a tie; to provide for appointment and removal of department directors; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 531. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4094), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 558. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Doraville, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 560. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Doraville, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 562. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd, Davenport of the 44th, Anderson of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pine Lake, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3935), as amended, so as to restate the city's charter; to change the corporate limits of such city; to transfer powers from the mayor to the city manager and vest additional powers in the city manager; to provide for the mayor to vote in case of a tie; to provide for appointment and removal of department directors; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Hatchett of the 155th, Dickey of the 145th et al., Glaize of the 67th et al., Holland of the 54th, Schofield of the 63rd et al., McClain of the 109th, Tran of the 80th, Cheokas of the 151st, Marin of the 96th et al., McCollum of the 30th, and Adeyina of the 110th et al.
Pursuant to HR 1026, the House commended Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the State of Georgia.
Pursuant to HR 1094, the House recognized and commended Community Supervision Officer Christopher Burke, the Department of Community Supervision 2023 Officer of the Year.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 332. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Hatchett of the 50th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-18-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, authority, membership, ex parte communications, governance, disciplinary actions, confidentiality, and privileged nature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks
Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts E Romman Y Sainz N Sampson

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 E Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 97, nays 73.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 375. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Jackson of the 41st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st and Payne of the 54th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 37-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating

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Council, membership, meetings, and obligations, so as to add the commissioner of veterans service as a member of such council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton
Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts E Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V
Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend
Tran VACANT 125 VACANT 139 E Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 443. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Robertson of the 29th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abatement of nuisances generally, so as to provide for inclusion of claims against promoters and organizers for costs incurred by local governments due to unpermitted events in complaints filed on behalf of the public; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard
Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts E Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 E Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 196. By Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Washburn of the 144th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Daniel of the 117th, McCollum of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to provide that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission shall be subject to the Administrative Procedure Act and laws governing open meetings and open records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Powell of the 33rd moved that the House insist on its position in amending the Senate substitute to HB 196 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Efstration of the 104th and Corbett of the 174th.
Representative Gunter of the 8th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
SB 347. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.

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Representative Bonner of the 73rd moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Banks & Banking and recommitted to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs:
SB 451. By Senators Islam Parkes of the 7th, Payne of the 54th, Anderson of the 43rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Harbison of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to veteran benefits, so as to place certain requirement on the Department of Veterans Service; to amend Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, so as to create a voluntary loan program at certain financial institutions to assist veterans; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48, relating to reimbursement relating to imposition, rate, and computation, and exemptions from income taxes; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Wade of the 9th, and Jasperse of the 11th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1337. By Representatives Reese of the 140th and Hugley of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Colonel Stephon Calhoun, Sr., (Ret); and for other purposes.
HR 1338. By Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Jasperse of the 11th and Mathiak of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend David L. Chancey and congratulating him upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1339. By Representative Powell of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Ronald G. White; and for other purposes.

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HR 1340. By Representative Powell of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Campbellton Lodge #76; and for other purposes.
HR 1341. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd and Davis of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Noreen S Whitehead; and for other purposes.
HR 1342. By Representative Glaize of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Apostle Danita Harden Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 1343. By Representative Howard of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Augusta-Richmond County Branch of the NAACP; and for other purposes.
HR 1344. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Au of the 50th, Clark of the 108th, Newton of the 127th and Romman of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Don Bagley; and for other purposes.
HR 1345. By Representatives Houston of the 170th and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McDuffie/Warren County Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2023 North Georgia Unit of the Year; the Berrien County Unit on being named the 2023 South Georgia Unit of the Year; Forest Protection Area 9 on being named the 2023 Forest Protection Area of the Year; and Jason McMullen on being named the 2023 Forester of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1346. By Representatives Byrd of the 20th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Scoggins of the 14th, Jones of the 47th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cherokee County E 9-11 Center on being named the Emergency Communications Center of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 1347. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The House of God Church Keith Dominion, Inc., on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1348. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 128th, Petrea of the 166th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Taylor of the 173rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2024, as Community Health Centers Day and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.
HR 1349. By Representative Williamson of the 112th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Edith Shedd; and for other purposes.
HR 1350. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Jackson of the 165th, Hitchens of the 161st, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney, and the Grand Marshal of the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade, John Forbes, on the upcoming occasion of the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 436 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

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Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Thursday, March 7, 2024, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Thursday, March 7, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Thirty-First Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barton Bazemore Bennett Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C E Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Clark, J Collins Cooper

Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, S Fleming Franklin Frazier Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins

Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Kelley E Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin Martinez

Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts

Romman Sainz Sampson Schofield Scoggins E Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran E Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Barrett of the 24th, Bell of the 75th, Beverly of the 143rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Frye of the 122nd, Henderson of the 113th, Holly of the 116th, Hutchinson

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of the 106th, Jones of the 25th, Stephens of the 164th, Washburn of the 144th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Travis Rutland, The Church at Liberty Square, Cartersville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1449. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Smith of the 18th, Huddleston of the 72nd and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3869), so as to revise provisions regarding ineligibility of former elected officials to hold offices or employment or transact certain business with the city within a year of leaving

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office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1450. By Representatives Holly of the 116th, Douglas of the 78th, Mathiak of the 74th, Crowe of the 118th, Lewis-Ward of the 115th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Henry County Airport Authority, approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4389), so as to provide for an ex-officio member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1451. By Representative Franklin of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Brooklet; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for a city attorney, city clerk, and other personnel; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1452. By Representative Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-152 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special education services, so as to provide for annually increasing the maximum age of eligibility for certain state funded special education programs to 30 years of age for the 2032-2033 school year and thereafter; to provide for students to remain eligible for certain special education programs for the remainder of a current school year; to condition student eligibility for certain special education programs after their twentythird birthday on previous enrollment in a Georgia public school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HB 1453. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Cannon of the 172nd and Pirkle of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding solid waste management, so as to modify the powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources; to revise definitions; to modify solid waste permitting; to provide for submission of written verification regarding compliance with local zoning and land use regulations; to remove certain restrictions on permits; to revise provisions regarding public meetings and notice; to remove outdated terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1454. By Representatives Jones of the 60th, Bruce of the 61st, Evans of the 57th, Panitch of the 51st, Roberts of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 188081, p. 508), as amended, so as to provide for compensation of the chairperson and other members of the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1455. By Representative Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of St. Mary's ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HR 1333. By Representative Mathis of the 149th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jerry Van Dykes and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1334. By Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Mathiak of the 74th, Bazemore of the 69th, Clark of the 100th and Cannon of the 172nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Colonel Benjamin Studdard Malcom and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1335. By Representatives Cameron of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James "Cameron" Scroggins and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1336. By Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Stephens of the 164th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Petrea of the 166th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Representative Edward "Mickey" Stephens and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1441 HB 1443 HB 1445 HB 1447 HR 1325 HR 1327 HR 1332 SB 558 SB 562

HB 1442 HB 1444 HB 1446 HB 1448 HR 1326 HR 1328 SB 531 SB 560

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Representative Bonner of the 73rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 398 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bonner of the 73rd
Chairman
Representative Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 50 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 32nd
Chairman
Representative Werkheiser of the 157th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 384 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Werkheiser of the 157th
Chairman

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Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 307 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1374 HB 1422 HB 1427 HB 1438

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1413 HB 1423 HB 1436 SB 504

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 31st Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Open Rule

HB 916

General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (Substitute)(App-Burns-159th)

Modified Structured Rule

SB 144 SB 337 SB 352 SB 369 SB 377 SB 410

Adjutant General; include a roster of all commissioned officers in the organized militia in the annual report to the Governor; remove the requirement (D&VA-Bonner-73rd) Islam Parkes-7th Georgia Colonel; appoint honorary title for life; authorize the Governor (Substitute)(SRules-DeLoach-167th) Kirkpatrick-32nd Motor Vehicle Equipment and Inspection; standards for the alteration and operation of motor vehicles with modified suspension systems; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Carson-46th) Anderson-24th Motor Vehicles; issuance of license plates commemorating the United States of America's semiquincentennial; provide (MotV-Hagan-156th) Burns-23rd Courts and Social Services; licensing of qualified residential treatment programs; provide (PH-Cooper-45th) Tillery-19th Licensing of Veterinarians; certain sterilization services performed by outof-state veterinarians from licensing requirements; exempt (Substitute)(A&CA-Washburn-144th) Kirkpatrick-32nd

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1374. By Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Ridley of the 22nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and Seabaugh of the 34th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4052), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1413. By Representatives Rhodes of the 124th and Crowe of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide homestead exemptions from Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in certain amounts of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide homestead exemptions from Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in certain amounts of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. (a) As used in this Act, the term:
(1) "Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes" means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Putnam County school district,

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including, but not limited to, any ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and to retire county school district bonded indebtedness. (2) "Homestead" means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, with the additional qualification that it shall include not more than five contiguous acres of homestead property. (3) "Senior citizen" means a person who is 70 years of age or older on or before January 1 of the year in which application for the exemption under subsection (b) of this section is made. (b)(1) Each resident of the Putnam County school district who is a senior citizen and whose homestead has an assessed value of between $1.00 and $100,000.00 is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the full amount of the assessed value of that homestead. (2) Each resident of the Putnam County school district who is a senior citizen and whose homestead has an assessed value of between $100,000.01 and $250,000.00 is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to 50 percent of the assessed value of that homestead. (3) Each resident of the Putnam County school district who is a senior citizen and whose homestead has an assessed value of between $250,000.01 and $500,000.00 is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to 25 percent of the assessed value of that homestead. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (c) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section unless such person or person's agent files an application with the tax commissioner of Putnam County, giving such person's age and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner of Putnam County to make a determination regarding the initial and continuing eligibility of such person for such exemption. The tax commissioner of Putnam County shall provide application forms for this purpose. (d) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year, so long as the person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application as provided in subsection (c) of this section, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year, and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section to notify the tax commissioner of Putnam County in the event that such person for any reason becomes ineligible for such exemption. (e) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to or affect any state ad valorem taxes, county ad valorem taxes for county purposes, municipal ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, or independent school district ad valorem taxes for

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educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of to any other homestead exemption applicable to Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes.
SECTION 2. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
SECTION 3. The election superintendent of Putnam County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Putnam County school district for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election no later than the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2024, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Putnam County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from ( ) NO Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes to residents age 70 and older for the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead where the assessed value is between $1.00 and $100,000.00, for 50 percent of the amount of the assessed value of the homestead where the assessed value is between $100,000.01 and $250,000.00, and for 25 percent of the amount of the assessed value of the homestead where the assessed value is between $250,000.01 and $500,000.00?
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 2025. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective, and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Putnam County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. The provisions of this section shall be mandatory upon the election superintendent and are not intended as directory. If the election superintendent fails or refuses to comply with this section, any elector of the Putnam County school district may apply for a writ of mandamus to compel the election superintendent to perform his or her duties under this section. If the court finds that the election superintendent has not complied with this section, the court shall fashion appropriate relief requiring the election superintendent to call and conduct

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such election on the date required by this section or on the next date authorized for special elections provided for in Code Section 21-2-540 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 4. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 1422. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Chastain of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Dawson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain senior citizens; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1423. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Chastain of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide homestead exemptions from Dawson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1427. By Representative Stinson of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Education of Dooly County, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2922), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4149), so as to provide for compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1436. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Lee County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1438. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cordele, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4122), so as to transition the office of chairperson to at large commission member; to provide for a mayor to be selected by and among the commission members; to redesignate the office of vice chairperson to mayor pro tempore; to revise voting and quorum provisions related to the commission; to make conforming changes; to provide that the city manager shall recommend the annual budget to the commission in place of the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 504. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Warren County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions;

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to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard
Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney
Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Henderson Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Hugley Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish
Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes
Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V
Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 E Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

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The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Jasperse of the 11th et al., Marin of the 96th, Anulewicz of the 42nd et al., Burnough of the 77th et al., Davis of the 87th et al., Okoye of the 102nd, McClain of the 109th et al., Romman of the 97th et al., Schofield of the 63rd et al., Efstration of the 104th et al., Jones of the 47th et al., and Reese of the 140th et al.

Pursuant to HR 1345, the House recognized and commended the McDuffie/Warren County Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2023 North Georgia Unit of the Year; the Berrien County Unit on being named the 2023 South Georgia Unit of the Year; Forest Protection Area 9 on being named the 2023 Forest Protection Area of the Year; and Jason McMullen on being named the 2023 Forester of the Year.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 377. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Burns of the 23rd, Payne of the 54th, Strickland of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the courts and social services, respectively, so as to provide for the licensing of qualified residential treatment programs; to revise the definition of "qualified residential treatment program" to conform with federal law; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina
Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey E Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 E Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 352. By Senators Anderson of the 24th, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicle equipment and inspection, so as to provide for standards for the alteration and operation of motor vehicles with modified suspension systems; to revise definitions; to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle with broken suspension system springs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicle equipment and inspection, so as to provide for standards for the alteration and operation of motor vehicles with modified suspension systems; to revise definitions; to prohibit the operation of a motor

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vehicle with broken suspension system springs; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicle equipment and inspection, is amended by revising Code Sections 40-8-6 and 40-8-6.1, relating to alteration of suspension system and operation of vehicle with broken springs and raised chassis vehicles, respectively, as follows:
"40-8-6. (a) It shall be unlawful to alter the suspension system of any private passenger motor vehicle which may be operated on any public street or highway more than two inches above or below the factory recommendation for any such vehicle. (b) It shall be unlawful to operate any private passenger motor vehicle upon any highway, roadway, or street if the suspension system of such vehicle has been altered more than two inches above or below the factory recommendation for such vehicle. (c) It shall be unlawful to operate any motor vehicle upon any highway, roadway, or street if the springs relative to the suspension system are broken. (d) Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
40-8-6.1. 40-8-6. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Frame' means the main longitudinal structural members of the chassis of a truck motor vehicle. (2) 'Frame height' means the vertical distance between a level surface and the lowest point on the frame of a truck motor vehicle, measured when the truck vehicle is upon such level surface without a load. (3) 'Gross vehicle weight rating' means the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating whether or not the vehicle is modified by use of parts not originally installed by the manufacturer. (b) It shall be unlawful to alter the suspension system of any truck motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,500 pounds or less, which may be operated on any public street or highway, so as to exceed 27 inches as measured from the surface of the street to the lowest point on the frame of the truck vehicle. (c) It shall be unlawful to alter the suspension system of any truck motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 4,501 pounds and not more than 7,500 pounds, which may be operated on any public street or highway, so as to exceed 30 inches as measured from the surface of the street to the lowest point on the frame of the truck vehicle. (d) It shall be unlawful to alter the suspension system of any truck motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 7,501 pounds and not more than 14,000

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pounds, which may be operated on any public street or highway, so as to exceed 31 inches as measured from the surface of the street to the lowest point on the frame of the truck vehicle. (e) It shall be unlawful to alter the suspension of any motor vehicle with a gross vehicle rating of not less than 4,000 pounds and not more than 7,000 pounds, which may be operated on any highway in a manner that results in the frame height of the front of such vehicle being more than four inches above or below the frame height of the rear of the vehicle. It shall be unlawful to operate any truck motor vehicle upon any highway, roadway, or street if the springs relative to the suspension system are broken or the suspension system has been altered in excess of the limitations provided for in this Code section. (f) This Code section shall not apply to any motor vehicle with an electronic stability control system which complies with standard number 126 of 49 C.F.R. 571.126 in effect on January 1, 2024. (g) Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina E Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes N Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore N Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Franklin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse N Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kelley E Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore N Mughal Y Neal Y New N Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger

N Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M N Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J N Collins

Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene N Gullett N Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor N Marin N Martin Y Martinez

Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes N Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 136, nays 33.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The Speaker called the House to order for the purpose of receiving the mayor of Atlanta, the Honorable Andre Dickens.

The Honorable Andre Dickens appeared before the House and addressed the members.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 410. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Walker III of the 20th, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technicians generally, so as to exempt certain sterilization services performed by out-of-state veterinarians from licensing requirements; to provide for temporary licenses for out-of-state veterinarians; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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To amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technicians generally, so as to provide for temporary licenses for out-of-state veterinarians; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to exempt certain sterilization services performed by out-of-state veterinarians from licensing requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technicians generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-50-42.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Shelter medicine' means veterinary practices used to manage the health of populations of animals handled by municipal animal shelters and private animal welfare or adoption agencies. (2) 'Sterilization services' means procedures that meet or exceed veterinary medical standards of care in providing sterilization of dogs, cats, and pet rabbits. (b)(1) No later than December 31, 2024, the board shall adopt rules and regulations implementing a process by which the holder of an active veterinary license or veterinary technician license from another state, in good standing in such state, may qualify for a one-time, six-month temporary license, license by endorsement, or a combination thereof, for practice in government or nonprofit shelter medicine, nonprofit sterilization clinics, or nonprofit mobile sterilization programs registered with this state. Such process shall include the issuance of a license to an applicant based upon such applicant:
(A) Holding a license from another state for which the training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed the requirements of this state to obtain a license; and (B) Obtaining a specialty, certification, training, or other experience while employed in another state which substantially meets or exceeds the requirement to obtain a license in this state. (2) The board shall conduct periodic reviews of its rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. (c) The holder of an active veterinary license or veterinary technician license from another state who is employed by a nonprofit or for-profit entity not registered in this state, and who provides mobile sterilization services in Georgia under such entity, is ineligible for a temporary license provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 43-50-44, relating to exemptions from article, as follows:

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"43-50-44. This article shall not be construed to prohibit:
(1)(A) An employee of the federal, state, or local government or any contractual partner thereof from performing his or her duties relating to animals owned by, on loan to, or under the control of such employer or the control of stray animals; or (B) Any employee of a public or private college or university from performing his or her duties relating to animals owned by or on loan to such employer; (2)(A) A person who is a regular student in a veterinary school or school of veterinary technology performing duties or actions assigned by his or her instructors or working under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian; (B) A member of the faculty, a resident, an intern, or a graduate student of an accredited college or school of veterinary medicine or school of veterinary technology performing his or her regular clinical or nonclinical functions or a person lecturing or giving instructions or demonstrations at an accredited college or school of veterinary medicine or school of veterinary technology in connection with a continuing education course or seminar; or (C) A graduate of a foreign college or school of veterinary medicine who is in the process of obtaining the ECFVG or PAVE certificate or substantial equivalent performing duties or actions under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; (3) Any person, compensated or otherwise, from performing current acceptable livestock and food animal management practices, including, but not limited to, castration of food animals, dehorning without the use of prescription drugs or surgical closure of wounds, hoof trimming or shoeing, docking, ear notching, removing needle teeth, testing for pregnancy, implantation of over-the-counter growth implants, implantation of over-the-counter identification devices, artificial insemination, the use of federally approved over-the-counter products, veterinary approved products, branding, collecting of fluids for genetic identification and classification, semen and embryo collection and storage, and the use of ultrasound for collection of production data and similar nondiagnostic purposes; (4) Any person assisting with a nonsurgical fetal delivery in a food animal, provided that no fee is charged; (5) The actions of a veterinarian who is currently licensed in another state, province of Canada, or a United States territory in consulting with a licensed veterinarian but who: (A) Does not open an a veterinary office or appoint a place to do veterinary business within this state; (B) Does not print or use letterhead or business cards reflecting in-state addresses; (C) Does not establish answering services or advertise the existence of a veterinary practice address within this state; (D) Does not practice veterinary medicine as a consultant rendering services directly to the public without the direction of a licensed veterinarian more than two days per calendar year; (E) Is providing services for an organization conducting a public event lasting less than ten days that utilizes animals in need of veterinary examinations, treatments, or

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oversight to promote the safety and health of the public, the event, and the animal participants; provided, however, that a veterinarian licensed in another state who practices veterinary medicine on animals belonging to residents of this state by communicating directly with such owners and independent of the attending veterinary licensee is not exempt from this state's licensing requirements; and (F) Does not offer through electronic means remote services within this state, except for consulting, as otherwise permitted in this chapter; (6)(A) Any merchant or manufacturer selling, at his or her regular place of business, medicines, feed, appliances, or other products used in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases. This shall not be construed to authorize the sale of medication requiring a prescription from a veterinarian, but shall only include the right to sell those medications which are classified as proprietary and which are commonly known as over-the-counter medicines.; and (B) Subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not be construed to authorize the sale of antimicrobial feed additives without an order from a veterinarian under the guidance of the veterinary feed directive in compliance with 21 C.F.R. 558.6; (7)(A) The owner of an animal or the owner's bona fide employees caring for and treating the animal belonging to such owner; (B) The owner's friend or relative caring for or treating the animal belonging to such owner, provided that no fee is charged and the friend or relative does not solicit, advertise, or regularly engage in providing such care or treatment or administer or dispense prescription drugs without a valid prescription; or (C) The owner of an animal and any of the owner's bona fide employees caring for and treating the animal belonging to such owner, except where the ownership of the animal was transferred for purposes of circumventing the provisions of this chapter article. Persons must shall comply with all laws, rules, and regulations relative to the use of medicines and biologics; provided, however, that such owner and any of such owner's bona fide employees caring for and treating such animal shall not practice veterinary medicine except as otherwise permitted under this Code section; (8)(A) The owner, operator, or employee of a licensed kennel, animal rescue organization, animal shelter, or stable or of a pet-sitting service providing food, shelter, or supervision of an animal or administering prescription drugs pursuant to prescription of a licensed veterinarian or over-the-counter medicine to an animal; (B) Any person acting under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian to provide care to animals that are the property of an animal shelter when at least the following three conditions are met:
(i) The person is an employee of an animal shelter or a local government who has control over the governance of the animal shelter; (ii) The person is performing these tasks in compliance with a written protocol developed in consultation with a licensed veterinarian; and (iii) The person has received proper training; provided, however, that such persons shall not diagnose, prescribe, dispense, or perform surgery;

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(9) Any person selling or applying any pesticide, insecticide, or herbicide, as permitted by law; (10) Any person engaging in scientific research involving animals conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; (11) Any licensed veterinary technician, veterinary technologist, or other employee of a licensed veterinarian from performing lawful duties under the direction and supervision of such veterinarian who shall be responsible for the performance of the employee; (12) The owner of an animal, the owner's employee, or a member of a nationally recognized organization that acknowledges persons performing embryo transfer or artificial breeding and that is approved by the board from:
(A) The nonsurgical removal of an embryo from an animal for the purpose of transplanting such embryo into another female animal, cryopreserving such embryo, or implanting such embryo in an animal, provided that the use of prescription medications in such animals is maintained under the direction of a licensed veterinarian with a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship; or (B) The testing and evaluation of semen; (13) Any other licensed or registered health care healthcare provider utilizing his or her special skills, or any person whose expertise, in the opinion of the licensed veterinarian licensed in this state, would benefit the animal, so long as the treatment of the animal is under the direction of a licensed veterinarian with a valid veterinarianclient-patient relationship; (14) A person performing soft tissue animal massage or other forms of soft tissue animal manipulation; (15) A person performing aquaculture or raniculture management practices; (16) A person implanting electronic identification devices in small companion animals; (17) An employee or contractual partner of a zoological park or aquarium accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association of Zoos and Aquariums or other substantially equivalent nationally recognized accrediting agency as determined by the board from performing his or her duties that are approved by a licensed veterinarian and relate to animals owned by or on loan to such zoological park or aquarium; (18) Any person lawfully engaged in the art or profession of farriery for the care of hooves and feet of equines and livestock; (19) Any veterinarian licensed by a state and serving as a volunteer health practitioner as such term is defined in Code Section 38-3-161 from providing service after a state of emergency has been declared pursuant to Code Section 38-3-51 or other applicable law or laws; or (20) Any veterinarian licensed by a state from practicing veterinary medicine in a temporary capacity at one of this state's institutions of higher learning. Such veterinarian shall be paid for his or her services solely from state, federal, or institutional funds. Such veterinarian shall practice solely at the institution of higher learning, or in an educational or research program outside the institution associated with the institution, for no more than six months in order to qualify for practice under this

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Code section. Any violation of state or federal laws, rules, or regulations by such veterinarian shall be reported to the applicable licensing board by the institution of higher learning."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina E Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor
Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 E Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 144. By Senators Islam Parkes of the 7th, Dugan of the 30th, Payne of the 54th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Anderson of the 43rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adjutant general, duties, records, seal, and effect on documentary evidence, so as to remove the requirement that the adjutant general include a roster of all commissioned officers in the organized militia in the annual report to the Governor; to provide for the removal of the requirement that the laws and regulations of such militia shall be indexed, printed, bound, and distributed to all forces of the militia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 E Vance Y Wade Washburn Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 337. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hickman of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal aides-de-camp, appointments, commissions, length of service, and duties, so as to authorize the Governor to appoint honorary Georgia Colonels for life; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 38-2-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal aides-de-camp, appointments, commissions, length of service, and duties, so as to authorize the Governor to appoint honorary Georgia Colonels for life and the General Assembly to designate honorary Georgia Lieutenant Colonels for life; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 38-2-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal aides-de-camp, appointments, commissions, length of service, and duties, is amended as follows:
"38-2-111. (a) The Governor's personal staff shall consist of one chief of aides-de-camp, with rank of brigadier general; two assistant chiefs of aides-de-camp, with rank of colonel; all other aides-de-camp shall be appointed with the rank of lieutenant colonel The Governor may appoint one or more persons each year with the honorary title of Georgia Colonel. The selection of aides-de-camp such persons shall be based on distinguished service to the State of Georgia and shall be without regard to previous military service, sex, or age

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limit; and the commissions of all of these officers shall expire with the expiration of the term of the Governor making the appointment. All appointments will be in either the army or air force. Officers of the National Guard shall be eligible to appointment to any of the ranks or the offices of aide-de-camp provided for, but such appointments shall not vacate or affect their status as commissioned officers in the National Guard in which they are serving. The aides-de-camp shall perform such personal and ceremonial duties pertaining to their office as may be required of them by the Governor. Georgia Colonel appointments shall be for the lifetime of the honoree. (b) The General Assembly may designate through joint resolution one or more persons each year with the honorary title of Georgia Lieutenant Colonel. The selection of such persons shall be based on noteworthy contributions to the designee's community and shall be without regard to previous military service, sex, or age limit. Georgia Lieutenant Colonel designations shall be for the lifetime of the honoree."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 369. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Parent of the 42nd, Summers of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to provide for the issuance of license plates commemorating the United States of America's semiquincentennial; to provide for the selection of the design for such license plate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 E Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 173, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1361. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, DeLoach of the 167th and Sainz of the 180th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herbert Campbell; and for other purposes.

HR 1362. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Stoner of the 40th, Cummings of the 39th, Adesanya of the 43rd and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the Centennial of Scouts BSA Troop 1; and for other purposes.

HR 1363. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th and Howard of the 129th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2024, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

HR 1364. By Representative Willis of the 55th:

A RESOLUTION commending Belladay Barry, Marina Hirsch Dantas e Silva, Maddie Hardy, Hannah Horowitz, and Karys Quarles; and for other purposes.

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HR 1365. By Representative Cummings of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Angela Washington for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1366. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Barnes of the 86th and Jackson of the 165th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gwen Redding and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1367. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Panitch of the 51st and Holland of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Le'Dor Milteer; and for other purposes.
HR 1368. By Representatives Hong of the 103rd, Knight of the 134th, Rhodes of the 124th, Williams of the 148th and Corbett of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs and recognizing May 1, 2024, as Purebred Dog Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1369. By Representatives Hong of the 103rd, Reeves of the 99th, Clark of the 100th and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Duluth Rotary Club; and for other purposes.
HR 1370. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th, Schofield of the 63rd, Olaleye of the 59th, Miller of the 62nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Influences Everything; and for other purposes.
HR 1371. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th, Schofield of the 63rd, Olaleye of the 59th, Miller of the 62nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Fashion Week; and for other purposes.

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HR 1372. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Muscogee County School District's 2024 Teachers of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1373. By Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Glaize of the 67th, Davis of the 87th, Alexander of the 66th and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1374. By Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Glaize of the 67th, Davis of the 87th, Alexander of the 66th and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1375. By Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Glaize of the 67th, Davis of the 87th, Alexander of the 66th and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1376. By Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Glaize of the 67th, Davis of the 87th, Alexander of the 66th and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1377. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Reese of the 140th, Evans of the 57th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia CORE and the Five Regional Cancer Coalitions for sponsoring February as Cancer Prevention Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1378. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Olaleye of the 59th, Byrd of the 20th, Neal of the 79th, Au of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2024, as Fil-Am Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1379. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Cox of the 28th, Clark of the 100th and Dubnik of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Summer Muxlow; and for other purposes

HR 1380. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Cox of the 28th, Clark of the 100th and Dubnik of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall Middle School girls' cross country team for winning the 2023 State Cross-Country Championship Meet; and for other purposes.

HR 1381. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Cox of the 28th, Clark of the 100th and Dubnik of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall Middle School boys' cross country team for winning the 2023 State Cross-Country Championship Meet; and for other purposes.

HR 1382. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Cox of the 28th, Clark of the 100th and Dubnik of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marty Owens as the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia "Gainesville 2024 Woman of Distinction"; and for other purposes.

HR 1383. By Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Dickey of the 145th, Glaize of the 67th, Washburn of the 144th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2024, as Pace Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.

The following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

SB 73.

By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Hatchett of the 50th, Dugan of the 30th, Moore of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to telephone service, so as to provide for class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone

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solicitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for actions and damages against persons and entities on whose behalf such provisions were violated; to provide for and prohibit certain defenses in such actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend the House Committee on Rules substitute to SB 73 (LC 49 1462S) by replacing line 1 with the following:
To amend Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts generally, so as to move the Superior Court of Banks County from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for effective dates; to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and
By replacing line 8 with the following: PART I
SECTION 1-1.
Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts generally, is amended by revising paragraphs (25) and (32) of Code Section 15-6-1, relating to composition of judicial circuits, as follows:
"(25) Mountain Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Banks, Habersham, Rabun, and Stephens;" "(32) Piedmont Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Barrow, and Jackson, and Banks;"
SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraphs (25) and (32) of Code Section 156-3, relating to terms of court, as follows:
"(25) Mountain Circuit: (A) Banks County -- January 1 and July 1. (A)(B) Habersham County -- January 1 and July 1. (B)(C) Rabun County -- January 1 and July 1. (C)(D) Stephens County -- January 1 and July 1."
"(5)(32) Piedmont Circuit: (A) Banks County -- First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term. (B) Barrow County -- First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term.

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(C)(B) Jackson County -- First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term."
PART 2 SECTION 2-1.
Effective November 1, 2023, Banks County shall be transferred from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit.
SECTION 2-2. All proceedings and litigations, civil, equitable, and criminal, pending in the Superior Court of Banks County at such time as it was a part of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit, including all complaints, pleadings, petitions, indictments, special presentments, summonses, processes, motions, writs, and mesne and final proceedings, together with all books and records of any kind or character belonging to or issued, returnable, filed, pending, or commenced in such county, shall relate to, become a part of, and be transferred to the Mountain Judicial Circuit and its jurisdiction.
SECTION 2-3. The county governing authorities of the newly constituted Mountain Judicial Circuit and the newly constituted Piedmont Judicial Circuit shall no later than October 31, 2023, enter into such intergovernmental agreements as may be appropriate concerning the matter of allocation of costs and expenses of operation of each respective judicial circuit. Such costs and expenses shall include, but not be limited to, circuit-wide costs and expenditures; supplements to salaries and expenses of judges and district attorneys; transfer of any amounts, as appropriate, held pursuant to Code Section 15-23-7; transfer of any amounts; as appropriate, secured pursuant to condemnation or forfeiture actions from criminal cases that originated from a violation of law in Banks County; and retirement costs. All staffing for all judicial circuits referenced herein shall be governed pursuant to Code Section 1518-28.
PART III SECTION 3-1.
By replacing line 166 with the following: PART IV
SECTION 4-1.
Part I of this Act shall become effective on November 1, 2023. Part II of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval for the purpose of facilitating the preparation and execution of intergovernmental agreements pursuant to Section 2-3 of such part. The remaining Parts of this Act shall

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become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4-2.
Representative Smith of the 18th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 73.
The motion prevailed.
HB 126. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Gunter of the 8th, Evans of the 57th, Reeves of the 99th and Panitch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, so as to change a provision relating to judgments deemed directly appealable; to provide for a definition; to provide for an out-of-time remedy for certain types of postjudgment relief in criminal cases; to provide for procedure and time frames; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal and error, so as to change a provision relating to judgments deemed directly appealable; to change provisions relating to cases requiring application of appeal; to provide for a definition; to provide for an out-of-time remedy for certain types of postjudgment relief in criminal cases; to provide for procedure and time frames; to change provisions relating to amendments on motions for new trial; to amend Code Section 17-7-93 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reading of indictment or accusation, answer of accused to charge, recordation of "guilty" plea and pronouncement of judgment, withdrawn guilty pleas, and pleas by immigrants, so as to provide for a time frame regarding the withdrawal of a guilty plea; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.

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Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal and error, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 5-6-34, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, as follows:
"(1)(A) As used in this paragraph, the term 'final judgment' shall include an order in a criminal proceeding with a multiple-count indictment or accusation which results in an adjudication of fewer than all of the counts in such indictment or accusation, the remainder of which are ordered dead docketed. (B) All final judgments, that is to say, where the case is no longer pending in the court below, except as provided in Code Section 5-6-35;"
SECTION 1-2. Said title is further amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) of Code Section 5-6-35, relating to cases requiring application for appeal, to read as follows:
"(5.3) Direct appeals from guilty pleas;"
SECTION 1-3. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"5-6-39.1. (a)(1) Notwithstanding the availability of habeas corpus relief under Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 or the time limitations set forth in Code Section 5-5-40, for the filing of a motion for new trial or, in this article, after a verdict in a jury or bench trial for the filing of a notice of appeal following a judgment of conviction in a criminal case after a verdict in a jury or bench trial, and except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, upon motion made within 100 days from the expiration of the time period for such filing, a defendant may seek an out-of-time motion for new trial or notice of appeal: (A) With the consent of the state; (B) By showing excusable neglect; (C) By showing that the failure to timely file such motion or notice was attributable to the deficient performance of such defendant's counsel; or (D) By other good cause shown. (2) The trial court judge shall have jurisdiction to consider such motion. If the judge grants such motion, the defendant shall have 30 days to file an out-of-time motion for new trial or notice of appeal and the judge shall have the discretion to allow an extension of time for filing such motion or notice as set forth in Code Section 5-6-39. An indigent defendant shall be entitled to representation for purposes of seeking an out-of-time motion for new trial or notice of appeal under this subsection.
(b) In a criminal case, after a judgment of conviction, a defendant whose motion seeking an out-of-time motion for new trial or notice of appeal or whose granted out-of-time motion for new trial or notice of appeal was dismissed based upon the Supreme Court's decision in Cook v. State, 313 Ga. 471 (2022), and its progeny, shall have the right to file another motion seeking an out-of-time motion for new trial or notice of appeal until June 30, 2025."

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PART II SECTION 2-1.
Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 5-5-40, relating to time for motion for new trial generally, as follows:
"(b) The motion may be amended any time on or before the ruling thereon; provided, however, that in criminal proceedings when the defendant substantially amends his or her motion for new trial, the state shall be given ten days to respond and present evidence, or, in the discretion of the court, a longer period of time."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Code Section 17-7-93 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reading of indictment or accusation, answer of accused to charge, recordation of "guilty" plea and pronouncement of judgment, withdrawn guilty pleas, and pleas by immigrants, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) After the entry of a guilty plea which results in a conviction, a person may file a motion to withdraw such plea within 30 days of the entry of such judgment or within the term of court in which such plea was entered, whichever is later; provided, however, that such motion to withdraw shall toll the applicable statute of limitations and statutory demand for speedy trial from the date of the plea until the resolution of the motion to withdraw."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Smith of the 18th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 126.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:00 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 335 SB 421

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1283 Do Pass SB 205 Do Pass SB 370 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 33rd
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 916. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

PART I

The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$66,469,095,416 $19,008,357,582
$92,749,020 $227,917,447 $14,163,709 $18,693,550 $1,499,458,281
$83,753,271 $73,608,754

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Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.991)
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Fireworks Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund Georgia Transit Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Hospital Provider Payment Lottery Funds Motor Fuel Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Solid Waste Trust Funds State Children's Trust Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Transportation Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$16,975,266 $9,865,089,132
$47,852,222
$3,126,552
$52,654,959 $468,210,759
$1,263,048 $368,253,772
$6,174,587,840 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$5,864,830,794 $3,769,636,824
$139,386,524 $679,164,112
$692,038 $1,275,951,296 $36,087,802,875
$9,381,009 $1,848,188 $2,739,494 $2,133,856 $32,412,973 $14,679,767 $410,990,552 $1,511,852,557 $2,201,466,000 $152,886,715
$254,319 $7,866,886 $1,316,070 $31,342,739,626 $148,615,599 $228,614,524 $16,227,940 $1,776,800 $5,491,257,577 $4,841,705,870 $280,857,262 $149,643,414 $219,051,031

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Section 1: Georgia Senate Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$16,234,408 $16,234,408 $16,234,408

1.1. Lieutenant Governor's Office

Total Funds

$1,827,056

State Funds

$1,827,056

State General Funds

$1,827,056

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,791,231

$1,791,231

Increase funds for legislative operations, staff retention initiatives, and growth of field constituent program.

$35,825

$35,825

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,827,056

$1,827,056

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office

Total Funds

$1,516,063

State Funds

$1,516,063

State General Funds

$1,516,063

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,486,336

$1,486,336

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$29,727

$29,727

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,516,063

$1,516,063

1.3. Senate

Total Funds

$12,891,289

State Funds

$12,891,289

State General Funds

$12,891,289

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$12,641,289

$12,721,241

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$250,000

$170,048

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,891,289

$12,891,289

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$26,046,911 $26,046,911 $26,046,911

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2.1. House of Representatives

Total Funds

$26,046,911

State Funds

$26,046,911

State General Funds

$26,046,911

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$24,410,039

$24,410,039

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$661,331

$661,331

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$7,316

$7,316

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$968,225

$968,225

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,046,911

$26,046,911

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$22,378,538 $22,378,538 $22,378,538

3.1. Ancillary Activities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch

of government.

Total Funds

$14,564,148

State Funds

$14,564,148

State General Funds

$14,564,148

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$11,475,730

$11,475,730

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$93,131

$93,131

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$292

$292

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$11,448

$11,448

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of

$20,178

$20,178

Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for

$950,586

$950,586

additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$5,142

$5,142

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$1,857,641

$1,857,641

Transfer funds from the Legislative Fiscal Office program to match projected expenditures.

$150,000

$150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,564,148

$14,564,148

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3.2. Legislative Fiscal Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the

legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and

commitments.

Total Funds

$1,430,300

State Funds

$1,430,300

State General Funds

$1,430,300

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,515,680

$1,515,680

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$34,306

$34,306

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$30,314

$30,314

Transfer funds to the Ancillary Activities program to match projected expenditures.

($150,000)

($150,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,430,300

$1,430,300

3.3. Office of Legislative Counsel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and

counsel for members of the General Assembly.

Total Funds

$6,384,090

State Funds

$6,384,090

State General Funds

$6,384,090

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,300,936

$5,300,936

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$136,033

$136,033

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$947,121

$947,121

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,384,090

$6,384,090

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$46,553,165 $60,000 $60,000
$46,493,165 $46,493,165

4.1. Audit and Assurance Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to conduct performance

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audits; to perform special examinations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct

reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and

non-profit organizations contracting with the State; and to provide state financial

information online to promote transparency in government.

Total Funds

$38,098,788

Other Funds

$60,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$60,000

State Funds

$38,038,788

State General Funds

$38,038,788

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$36,680,185

$36,740,185

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,054,954

$1,054,954

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,138

$1,138

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$5,240

$5,240

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$292,729

$292,729

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$4,542

$4,542

Provide annualized funds for personal services for recruitment and merit-

$0

$0

based retention initiatives.(H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$38,038,788

$38,098,788

4.2. Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

Department programs.

Total Funds

$3,212,771

State Funds

$3,212,771

State General Funds

$3,212,771

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,098,029

$3,098,029

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$95,571

$95,571

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for

$72

$72

the Georgia Technology Authority.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$331

$331

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$18,481

$18,481

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$287

$287

Provide annualized funds for personal services for recruitment and merit-

$0

$0

based retention initiatives.(H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,212,771

$3,212,771

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4.3. Legislative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state

retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal

notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or

expenditures.

Total Funds

$2,243,000

State Funds

$2,243,000

State General Funds

$2,243,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

Provide annualized funds for personal services for recruitment and merit-

$0

$0

based retention initiatives.(H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

4.4. Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property

tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating state funds for

public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding

county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and

level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally

assessed public utility companies.

Total Funds

$2,998,606

State Funds

$2,998,606

State General Funds

$2,998,606

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,870,124

$2,870,124

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$105,263

$105,263

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for

$87

$87

the Georgia Technology Authority.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$401

$401

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$22,384

$22,384

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$347

$347

Provide annualized funds for personal services for recruitment and merit-

$0

$0

based retention initiatives.(H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,998,606

$2,998,606

Section 5: Appeals, Court of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,426,526 $150,000 $150,000

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State Funds State General Funds

$30,276,526 $30,276,526

5.1. Court of Appeals

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate

and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI,

Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred

on other courts by law.

Total Funds

$28,466,770

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$28,316,770

State General Funds

$28,316,770

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$25,585,681

$25,735,681

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$436,384

$436,384

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$16,283

$16,283

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($8,343)

($8,343)

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$566,148

$566,148

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

($545)

($545)

Increase judges' salaries to $212,230 annually in line with Judicial Compensation Committee's recommendation.

$406,327

$406,327

Increase in annual cyber security insurance premiums.

$6,500

$6,500

Increase funds for server room and data closet five-year battery replacement.

$23,281

$23,281

Annualize increase in utilization costs for online legal research tools.

$8,124

$8,124

Increase funds to reflect cost of redundant internet security.

$18,300

$18,300

Increase funds for required annual IT maintenance.

$14,956

$14,956

Annualize cost of moving disaster recovery and back up to a cloud based off-site vendor.

$28,564

$28,564

Reduce funds for temporary judge's salary.

($117,069)

($117,069)

Increase funds for targeted recruitment and retention initiatives for staff attorneys and professional staff.

$1,085,622

$1,085,622

Increase funds for targeted recruitment and retention initiatives for clerk's office, administrative, financial, and IT staff.

$246,557

$246,557

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,316,770

$28,466,770

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

5.2. Georgia State-wide Business Court

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in

matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

Total Funds

$1,959,756

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State Funds

$1,959,756

State General Funds

$1,959,756

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,833,879

$1,833,879

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$34,198

$34,198

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,288

$1,288

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$75,138

$75,138

Increase funds for a salary enhancement per the Judicial Council's judicial compensation reform proposal.

$15,253

$15,253

Utilize existing funds to authorize expenditures to comply with O.C.G.A.

$0

$0

15-5A-9(a)(2) and 15-5A-9(a)(3).(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,959,756

$1,959,756

Section 6: Judicial Council Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$26,017,860 $1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,829,320 $1,440,415 $1,388,905 $21,561,173 $21,561,173

6.1. Council of Accountability Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI

courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and

veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall

be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required

reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

Total Funds

$1,034,406

State Funds

$1,034,406

State General Funds

$1,034,406

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$926,606

$926,606

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$26,639

$26,639

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$22,078

$22,078

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$26,639

$26,639

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Increase funds to annualize one Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) statewide coordinator position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,444 $1,034,406

$32,444 $1,034,406

6.2. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected

alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR

court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing

qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers,

providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor

program effectiveness.

Total Funds

$487,212

Other Funds

$487,212

Agency Funds

$487,212

6.3. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing

education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate

Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

Total Funds

$1,797,799

Other Funds

$953,203

Agency Funds

$953,203

State Funds

$844,596

State General Funds

$844,596

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$822,352

$1,775,555

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$22,244

$22,244

Amount appropriated in this Act

$844,596

$1,797,799

6.4. Judicial Council

Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the

Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges,

the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the

Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the

Child Support Guidelines Commission, and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support

the Committee on Justice for Children.

Total Funds

$20,386,727

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,627,367

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,627,367

Other Funds

$1,388,905

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,388,905

State Funds

$17,370,455

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State General Funds

$17,370,455

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$16,341,232

$19,357,504

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$255,984

$255,984

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$5,889

$5,889

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$2,171

$2,171

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$179,256

$179,256

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$307

$307

Increase funds for personnel for one project coordinator position.

$83,807

$83,807

Increase funds for Civil Legal Services for families of indigent patients.

$209,500

$209,500

Increase funds for Council of Municipal Court Judges operations.

$18,951

$18,951

Increase funds for Council of Magistrate Court Judges operations.

$10,723

$10,723

Transfer funds from the Supreme Court to the Judicial Council for the National Center for State Courts statewide dues.

$262,635

$262,635

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,370,455

$20,386,727

6.5. Judicial Qualifications Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a

judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer,

and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory

opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of

Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

Total Funds

$1,411,716

State Funds

$1,411,716

State General Funds

$1,411,716

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,297,679

$1,297,679

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$25,142

$25,142

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$5,088

$5,088

Increase funds for one legal assistant position.

$83,807

$83,807

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,411,716

$1,411,716

6.6. Resource Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death

penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs

in habeas corpus proceedings.

Total Funds

$900,000

State Funds

$900,000

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State General Funds

$900,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$800,000

$800,000

Increase funds for one staff attorney position.

$100,000

$100,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$900,000

$900,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$9,876,234 $67,486 $67,486
$9,808,748 $9,808,748

7.1. Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to

represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes

delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

Total Funds

$2,093,637

Other Funds

$67,486

Agency Funds

$67,486

State Funds

$2,026,151

State General Funds

$2,026,151

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,986,522

$2,054,008

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$46,790

$46,790

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$3,018

$3,018

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($10,207)

($10,207)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$28

$28

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,026,151

$2,093,637

7.2. Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay

for juvenile court judges salaries.

Total Funds

$7,782,597

State Funds

$7,782,597

State General Funds

$7,782,597

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds for grants to counties for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2024. Increase funds for the grants to counties for the Coweta Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2024. Provide funding for the Juvenile Court judges' salary supplement pursuant to the General Appropriations for FY 2023 (Act 865, HB 911).
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $7,514,597
$25,000
$25,000
$218,000
$7,782,597

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Total Funds $7,514,597
$25,000 $25,000 $218,000
$7,782,597

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$136,523,830 $134,191,514 $134,191,514
$2,332,316 $2,332,316

8.1. Conflict Case

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist District Attorneys in the execution of

their duties when a District Attorney is disqualified from interest or relationship to engage in

a prosecution per OCGA 15-18-5.

Total Funds

$1,719,079

State Funds

$1,719,079

State General Funds

$1,719,079

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,801,727

$1,801,727

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$26,528

$26,528

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$413

$413

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$38

$38

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$5,088

$5,088

Increase funds for prosecution to support recruitment and retention needs.

$85,427

$85,427

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$10,592

$10,592

Reduce one-time funding for vehicles, software, and computers for conflict case unit.

($210,734)

($210,734)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,719,079

$1,719,079

8.2. Council of Superior Court Clerks Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

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Total Funds

$190,721

State Funds

$190,721

State General Funds

$190,721

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$185,166

$185,166

Increase funds for operations.

$5,555

$5,555

Amount appropriated in this Act

$190,721

$190,721

8.3. District Attorneys

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State

of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial

circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I

and OCGA 15-18.

Total Funds

$122,908,048

State Funds

$120,575,732

State General Funds

$120,575,732

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,332,316

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,332,316

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$104,321,999

$106,450,704

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$286

$286

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$106,847

$106,847

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$6,651

$6,651

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$254,421

$254,421

Increase funds for prosecution to support recruitment and retention needs.

$15,215,681

$15,215,681

Increase funds to allow eligible state-paid victim advocates to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$59,822

$59,822

Increase funds to annualize additional assistant district attorney positions for the new judgeships in Atlantic, Coweta, and Dougherty Judicial Circuits.

$234,088

$234,088

Increase funds for travel to support prosecution.

$138,709

$138,709

Increase intra-state government transfers in Department of Human Services Child Support Services contract to support recruitment and retention needs.

$0

$203,611

Increase funds for three additional assistant district attorney positions for new judgeships in Douglas, Houston, and Tifton Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2025.

$237,228

$237,228

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Collaborate with the Public Defenders Council to establish and maintain a unified pay scale between assistant district attorneys and public defenders and report findings to House and Senate Appropriations Committees by July 1, 2024.(H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $120,575,732

$0 $122,908,048

8.4. Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and

State Court Solicitors.

Total Funds

$10,580,982

State Funds

$10,580,982

State General Funds

$10,580,982

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,957,643

$9,957,643

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$218,559

$218,559

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$3,027

$3,027

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$6,492

$6,492

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$488

$488

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$20,354

$20,354

Increase funds for prosecution to support recruitment and retention needs.

$468,556

$468,556

Increase funds for office rent.

$260,863

$260,863

Increase funds for Solicitor General training and travel.

$20,000

$20,000

Transfer $1,125,000 to establish a new Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission program.(G:Yes)

($1,125,000)

($1,125,000)

Increase funds for repeat offender tracking system.

$750,000

$750,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,580,982

$10,580,982

8.5. Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission

Total Funds

$1,125,000

State Funds

$1,125,000

State General Funds

$1,125,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

Transfer funds from the Prosecuting Attorney's Council program for the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission program.

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

Section 9: Superior Courts Total Funds

$101,302,723

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$81,125 $81,125 $101,221,598 $101,221,598

9.1. Council of Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior

Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration

of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

Total Funds

$1,975,532

Other Funds

$25,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,000

State Funds

$1,950,532

State General Funds

$1,950,532

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,861,834

$1,886,834

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$45,203

$45,203

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$43,398

$43,398

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$97

$97

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,950,532

$1,975,532

9.2. Judicial Administrative Districts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to

the judges of the superior court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure,

and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

Total Funds

$3,498,168

Other Funds

$11,125

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,125

State Funds

$3,487,043

State General Funds

$3,487,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,396,756

$3,407,881

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$86,608

$86,608

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$3,425

$3,425

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$254

$254

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,487,043

$3,498,168

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9.3. Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the

general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony

cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the

fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

Total Funds

$95,829,023

Other Funds

$45,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$45,000

State Funds

$95,784,023

State General Funds

$95,784,023

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$83,531,913

$83,576,913

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,251,816

$1,251,816

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,411

$1,411

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$33,094

$33,094

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$3,548

$3,548

Decrease in the employer contribution rate for Judicial Retirement

($148,943)

($148,943)

System from 6.90% to 6.43%.

Annualize the cost of the new judgeship in the Dougherty Circuit created

$214,069

$214,069

in HB 77 (2023 Legislative Session).

Annualize the cost of the new judgeship in the Coweta Circuit created in HB 243 (2023 Legislative Session).

$214,069

$214,069

Annualize the cost of the new judgeship in the Atlantic Circuit created in SB 66 (2023 Legislative Session).

$214,069

$214,069

Provide funds to implement the Judicial Salary Restructuring plan.

$9,904,062

$9,904,062

Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Tifton Circuit effective July 1, 2024.(H:Provide funds for the creation of one

$218,555

$218,555

additional judgeship in the Tifton Circuit effective January 1, 2025.)

Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Houston

$218,555

$218,555

Circuit effective July 1, 2024.(H:Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Houston Circuit effective January 1, 2025.)

Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Douglas Circuit effective July 1, 2024.(H:Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Douglas Circuit effective January 1, 2025.)

$218,555

$218,555

Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the South Georgia Circuit new judgeship created in HB 624 (2022 Legislative Session).

($30,250)

($30,250)

Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the Blue Ridge Circuit new judgeship created in HB 56 (2022 Legislative Session).

($30,250)

($30,250)

Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the Mountain Circuit new

($30,250)

($30,250)

judgeship created in SB 395 (2022 Legislative Session).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$95,784,023

$95,829,023

Section 10: Supreme Court Total Funds

$22,270,493

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,410,670 $20,410,670

10.1. Supreme Court of Georgia

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia

which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a

treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality

of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all

cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam

and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

Total Funds

$22,270,493

Other Funds

$1,859,823

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,859,823

State Funds

$20,410,670

State General Funds

$20,410,670

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$18,272,137

$20,131,960

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$337,943

$337,943

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$18,830

$18,830

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$18,202

$18,202

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$490,190

$490,190

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$815

$815

Annualize funds for the Department of Public Safety Georgia State Patrol Trooper agreement.

$10,067

$10,067

Annualize an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) administered self-insurance programs.

$16,257

$16,257

Transfer funds for the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) dues to the Judicial Council.

($262,635)

($262,635)

Increase funds for personnel for a salary enhancement, consistent with Judicial Council proposal.

$327,059

$327,059

Increase funds for targeted recruitment and retention initiatives for staff attorneys and professional staff.

$881,340

$881,340

Increase funds for recruitment and retention for clerk's office, administrative, financial, and IT staff.

$300,465

$300,465

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,410,670

$22,270,493

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Section 11: Accounting Office, State Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$34,865,476 $592,280 $592,280
$8,279,311 $8,279,311 $25,993,885 $25,993,885

11.1. Administration (SAO)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

department programs.

Total Funds

$1,284,176

State Funds

$370,804

State General Funds

$370,804

Intra-State Government Transfers

$913,372

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$913,372

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$355,246

$1,268,618

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$5,941

$5,941

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$9,617

$9,617

Amount appropriated in this Act

$370,804

$1,284,176

11.2. Financial Systems

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the

State's enterprise financial accounting, payroll, and human capital management systems.

Total Funds

$23,433,165

State Funds

$5,970

State General Funds

$5,970

Intra-State Government Transfers

$23,427,195

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$23,427,195

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$23,674,250

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$5,970

$5,970

Transfer TeamWorks billings ($247,055) to Statewide Accounting and Reporting for two internal controls positions.

$0

($247,055)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,970

$23,433,165

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11.3. Shared Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing

payroll and other financial transactions and to implement and support the Statewide Travel

Consolidation Program.

Total Funds

$2,830,374

Other Funds

$592,280

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$592,280

State Funds

$966,588

State General Funds

$966,588

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,271,506

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,271,506

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$938,390

$2,802,176

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$24,487

$24,487

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($2,387)

($2,387)

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$6,098

$6,098

Amount appropriated in this Act

$966,588

$2,830,374

11.4. Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting

policy, business process improvement, and compliance with state and federal fiscal

reporting requirements.

Total Funds

$3,260,837

State Funds

$2,879,025

State General Funds

$2,879,025

Intra-State Government Transfers

$381,812

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$381,812

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,792,418

$2,927,175

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$73,712

$73,712

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$12,895

$12,895

Transfer TeamWorks billings ($247,055) from Financial Systems for two internal controls positions.

$0

$247,055

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,879,025

$3,260,837

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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11.5. State Ethics Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic

process and ensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign

committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

Total Funds

$3,156,312

State Funds

$3,156,312

State General Funds

$3,156,312

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,982,449

$2,982,449

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$69,174

$69,174

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,031

$1,031

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$53,658

$53,658

Increase funds to enhance the e-filing system to improve customer service and transparency in reporting.

$50,000

$50,000

Change program name from Georgia Government Transparency and

$0

$0

Campaign Finance Commission to State Ethics Commission pursuant to

HB 572 (2023 Session).(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,156,312

$3,156,312

11.6. Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and

economic interests by licensing certified public accountants and public accountancy firms;

regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking

appropriate legal and disciplinary actions when warranted.

Total Funds

$900,612

State Funds

$900,612

State General Funds

$900,612

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$882,544

$882,544

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$16,101

$16,101

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$1,967

$1,967

Utilize existing funds ($26,476) for costs related to office relocation and

$0

$0

administrative hearings.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$900,612

$900,612

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of Total Funds

$299,032,967

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Other Funds

$47,734,910

Agency Funds

$33,157,547

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$14,577,363

State Funds

$18,283,814

State General Funds

$18,283,814

Intra-State Government Transfers

$233,014,243

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$13,963,212

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$219,051,031

The Department is authorized to assess state agencies the equivalent of .176% of salaries for

the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit

System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

12.1. Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department

of Community Health on Certificate of Need applications.

Total Funds

$39,506

State Funds

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

12.2. Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for

wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the General Assembly upon passage of the

required House Resolution.

Total Funds

$176,445

State Funds

$176,445

State General Funds

$176,445

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

Provide funds in FY 2025 to purchase annuities for wrongfully convicted

$0

$0

individuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR 901 and HR 902

(2024 Session).(H:Yes)

Provide funds to purchase an annuity for a wrongfully convicted individual (HR 161, 2009 Session).

$176,445

$176,445

Amount appropriated in this Act

$176,445

$176,445

12.3. Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

department programs.

Total Funds

$9,232,324

Other Funds

$8,422,324

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,422,324

State Funds

$810,000

State General Funds

$810,000

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12.4. Fleet Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program

for state and local governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance

program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

Total Funds

$1,564,739

Other Funds

$1,564,739

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,564,739

12.5. Human Resources Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide

human resources in support of state agencies, the State Personnel Board, and employees;

develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

Total Funds

$13,963,212

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,963,212

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$13,963,212

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$13,079,059

Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from merit system

$0

$884,153

assessments to support statewide human resources initiatives. (Total Funds: $884,153)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$13,963,212

12.6. Risk Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to

protect state government and employees from work-related claims, to provide

indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or

death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned

buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of

Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

Total Funds

$222,804,783

Other Funds

$2,323,752

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,323,752

State Funds

$1,430,000

State General Funds

$1,430,000

Intra-State Government Transfers

$219,051,031

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$219,051,031

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,430,000

$210,504,783

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Reduce one-time funds to pay negotiated Workers Compensation settlements. Increase billings for liability insurance premiums to reflect claims expenses. (Total Funds: $13,300,000) Increase funds for supplemental, illness-specific insurance for first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,000,000) $0
$1,000,000

($2,000,000) $13,300,000
$1,000,000

$1,430,000

$222,804,783

12.7. State Purchasing
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small and/or minority business vendors.

Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds

$19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

12.8. Surplus Property

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the

useful life of state-owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and local

governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

Total Funds

$2,266,548

Other Funds

$2,266,548

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,266,548

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

12.9. Georgia Tax Tribunal

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with

jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$582,689

State Funds

$582,689

State General Funds

$582,689

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$566,242

$566,242

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$13,047

$13,047

Increase funds to purchase tax law research software.

$3,400

$3,400

Amount appropriated in this Act

$582,689

$582,689

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12.10. Office of State Administrative Hearings

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the

impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies.

Total Funds

$5,820,275

Other Funds

$3,075,101

Agency Funds

$3,075,101

State Funds

$2,745,174

State General Funds

$2,745,174

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,675,240

$5,750,341

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$69,934

$69,934

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,745,174

$5,820,275

12.11. Office of the State Treasurer

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state

agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and

disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and

to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

Total Funds

$10,194,262

Other Funds

$10,194,262

Agency Funds

$10,194,262

12.12. Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of

technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of information

technology services.

Total Funds

$12,500,000

State Funds

$12,500,000

State General Funds

$12,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

Utilize existing funds ($9,000,000) and increase funds to enhance and standardize cybersecurity services for executive branch agencies. (Total Funds: $24,000,000)(H:Utilize existing funds ($9,000,000) and increase funds to enhance and standardize cybersecurity services for executive branch agencies. (Total Funds: $21,500,000))

$12,500,000

$12,500,000

Recognize an increase in telecommunications and infrastructure rates to

$0

$0

offset increased costs of service. (Total Funds:

$19,427,715)(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,500,000

$12,500,000

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Section 13: Agriculture, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$77,905,331 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,775,701 $2,775,701 $66,328,485 $2,133,856 $64,194,629
$200,000 $200,000

13.1. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents

for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease

surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$4,161,867

State Funds

$4,161,867

State General Funds

$4,161,867

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,048,552

$4,048,552

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$86,187

$86,187

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$9,355

$9,355

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

$17,773

$17,773

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,161,867

$4,161,867

13.2. Consumer Protection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

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Total Funds

$47,446,475

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,751,145

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,751,145

Other Funds

$1,920,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,920,000

State Funds

$37,775,330

State General Funds

$37,775,330

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$34,571,608

$44,242,753

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,019,194

$1,019,194

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$10,652

$10,652

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($23,782)

($23,782)

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$307,213

$307,213

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,888

$1,888

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$20,113

$20,113

Transfer funds from Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority ($322,800) and increase funds for ten inspector positions to implement the Georgia Electric Vehicle Charging Program pursuant to SB 146 (2023 Session).(H:Provide funds to continue implementation of the Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program.)

$250,000

$250,000

Provide funds for the Feral Hog Task Force, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources and the United States Department of Agriculture.

$150,000

$150,000

Increase funds to provide an additional $2,000 targeted salary enhancement for Consumer Protection positions.

$1,200,583

$1,200,583

Provide funds for two shellfish inspection and certification program positions.

$267,861

$267,861

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,775,330

$47,446,475

13.3. Departmental Administration (DOA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all

programs of the department.

Total Funds

$9,974,538

Federal Funds and Grants

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$850,000

State Funds

$8,924,538

State General Funds

$8,924,538

Intra-State Government Transfers

$200,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$200,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Provide funds for an information security officer position. Provide one-time funds for agricultural improvements.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $7,663,878
$223,410
$1,748
($8,061)
$158,563
$185,000 $700,000 $8,924,538

Total Funds $8,713,878
$223,410
$1,748
($8,061)
$158,563
$185,000 $700,000 $9,974,538

13.4. Marketing and Promotion

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to

promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically and internationally, to administer

relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer

surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

Total Funds

$9,025,118

Other Funds

$855,701

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$855,701

State Funds

$8,169,417

Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund

$2,133,856

State General Funds

$6,035,561

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,029,741

$8,885,442

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$96,155

$96,155

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$10,147

$10,147

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,392

$1,392

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$25,854

$25,854

Increase funds for the Agricultural Trust Fund to reflect FY 2023 collections of the Agricultural Tax Exemption fee pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

$6,128

$6,128

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,169,417

$9,025,118

13.5. Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic

Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring.

Total Funds

$3,049,057

State Funds

$3,049,057

State General Funds

$3,049,057

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The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

13.6. Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia

Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.

Total Funds

$899,778

State Funds

$899,778

State General Funds

$899,778

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,222,578

$1,222,578

Transfer funds to Consumer Protection to align budget with

($322,800)

($322,800)

expenditures.(H:Reduce funds.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$899,778

$899,778

13.7. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and

water resources of the State of Georgia by administering the use of state and federal

resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and

research assistance to landowners and local governments on water management, erosion,

and sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$3,348,498

State Funds

$3,348,498

State General Funds

$3,348,498

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,157,672

$3,157,672

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$95,704

$95,704

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$13,002

$13,002

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$10,120

$10,120

Increase funds to develop and implement a Master Farmer Program.

$72,000

$72,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,348,498

$3,348,498

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$14,916,241 $14,916,241 $14,916,241

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14.1. Departmental Administration (DBF)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

department programs.

Total Funds

$2,939,057

State Funds

$2,939,057

State General Funds

$2,939,057

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,878,917

$2,878,917

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$63,118

$63,118

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,258

$1,258

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($4,236)

($4,236)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,939,057

$2,939,057

14.2. Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial

institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies,

and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish

operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other

regulatory agencies on examination findings.

Total Funds

$8,527,093

State Funds

$8,527,093

State General Funds

$8,527,093

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,174,531

$8,174,531

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$207,256

$207,256

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($7,280)

($7,280)

Increase funds to provide an additional $2,000 targeted salary enhancement for Financial Institution Supervision examiners.

$152,586

$152,586

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,527,093

$8,527,093

14.3. Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive,

or fraudulent money service businesses and residential mortgage and installment loan

lending practices, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws

and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification

procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

Total Funds

$3,450,091

State Funds

$3,450,091

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State General Funds

$3,450,091

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,213,500

$3,213,500

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$87,608

$87,608

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,600

$1,600

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,292)

($1,292)

Increase funds for two examiners to address increased workload.

$148,675

$148,675

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,450,091

$3,450,091

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department

of

Total Funds

$1,916,334,964

Federal Funds and Grants

$230,703,500

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)

$14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$29,958,095

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block

$47,482,075

Grant (CFDA 93.959)

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$40,481,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$12,096,720

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$86,521,759

Other Funds

$25,971,962

Agency Funds

$23,402,036

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,569,926

State Funds

$1,657,239,792

State General Funds

$1,646,984,654

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,419,710

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,419,710

15.1. Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services

and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency

and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

Total Funds

$101,449,765

Federal Funds and Grants

$44,254,231

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$50,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block

$29,607,511

Grant (CFDA 93.959)

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,500,000

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$12,096,720

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Other Funds

$434,903

Agency Funds

$434,903

State Funds

$56,760,631

State General Funds

$56,760,631

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$56,133,411

$100,822,545

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$21,925

$21,925

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$5,295

$5,295

Increase funds to expand Hepatitis C screening services at core behavioral health provider sites.

$500,000

$500,000

Increase funds for addiction treatment locator.

$100,000

$100,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$56,760,631

$101,449,765

15.2. Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for respite services for

individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$2,100,000

State Funds

$2,100,000

State General Funds

$2,100,000

15.3. Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with

significant developmental disabilities through institutional care, community support and

respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

Total Funds

$678,860,739

Federal Funds and Grants

$131,758,086

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$12,336,582

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$37,981,142

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$81,440,362

Other Funds

$22,860,000

Agency Funds

$22,860,000

State Funds

$524,242,653

State General Funds

$513,987,515

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$429,164,775

$502,342,499

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,664,498

$1,664,498

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Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds to annualize the cost of 500 New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) slots for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Increase funds for 100 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recognize agency-wide transfers ($4,947,743) and increase funds ($74,953,932) to implement the New Option Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Option Waiver Program (COMP) provider rate study. (Total Funds: $316,462,570)(H:Recognize agency-wide transfers ($4,947,743) and increase funds ($74,953,932) to implement the New Option Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Option Waiver Program (COMP) provider rate study. (Total Funds: $161,342,037)) Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%. Increase funds to operationalize the Macon Crisis Stabilization Diagnostic Center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Increase funds for adult autism services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$240 $90,712 ($887,697) $9,377,302 $2,345,692 $79,901,675
($717,268) $3,194,724
$108,000 $524,242,653

$240 $90,712 ($887,697) $9,377,302 $2,345,692 $161,342,037
($717,268) $3,194,724
$108,000 $678,860,739

15.4. Adult Forensic Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of

defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment,

competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

Total Funds

$150,186,427

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$150,159,927

State General Funds

$150,159,927

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$141,815,480

$141,841,980

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$3,378,223

$3,378,223

Increase funds to staff and operate a forensic step-down unit to address the statewide waitlist.

$3,218,210

$3,218,210

Transfer funds to Adult Developmental Disabilities Services to align budget with expenditures.

($1,495,370)

($1,495,370)

Increase funds for an additional 30-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot in Dodge County.

$1,993,384

$1,993,384

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Increase funds for the expansion of the Cobb County jail-based restoration program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,250,000 $150,159,927

$1,250,000 $150,186,427

15.5. Adult Mental Health Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis

stabilization, and residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with

mental illnesses.

Total Funds

$660,301,223

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,858,953

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$6,726,178

93.958)

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,070,420

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,062,355

Other Funds

$1,090,095

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,090,095

State Funds

$647,352,175

State General Funds

$647,352,175

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$596,965,329

$609,914,377

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$17,576,246

$17,576,246

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$164,078

$164,078

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,234,726)

($1,234,726)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$189,251

$189,251

Increase funds for a behavioral health crisis center in DBHDD's Region 1.(H:Increase funds for a behavioral health crisis center.)

$9,481,532

$9,481,532

Reduce funds to reflect decreased demand for core adult mental health services.

($11,420,218)

($11,420,218)

Increase funds to annualize the operations of a behavioral health crisis center in Fulton County.

$5,688,919

$5,688,919

Increase funds to annualize the operations of a behavioral health crisis center for the Community Service Board of Middle Georgia in Dublin.

$1,586,056

$1,586,056

Increase funds to annualize the operations of a behavioral health crisis center for Serenity Behavioral Health Systems in Augusta.

$1,221,116

$1,221,116

Transfer funds to Adult Developmental Disabilities Services to align budget with expenditures.

($1,802,373)

($1,802,373)

Eliminate one-time funds to coordinate outreach to address homelessness in the Atlanta area.

($825,000)

($825,000)

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

($121,126)

($121,126)

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Increase funds to match rate implementation of the Community Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (CBHRS) provider rate study for uninsured Georgians.(H:Yes; Increase funds to match rate implementation of the Community Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (CBHRS) provider rate study for uninsured Georgians and transfer funds ($4,227,287) from the Department of Community Health for Georgians covered by Medicaid.) Increase funds to support staffing of the '988' hotline.
Increase funds for the Georgia Housing Voucher program to support the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement. Increase funds for behavioral health services for Georgians experiencing homelessness in the Atlanta area. Increase funds for behavioral health and support services at a rehousing facility. Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,658,091
$300,000 $2,500,000
$225,000 $200,000 $647,352,175

$26,658,091
$300,000 $2,500,000
$225,000 $200,000 $660,301,223

15.6. Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and

adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to

productive living.

Total Funds

$11,259,108

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,928,149

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$50,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block

$7,878,149

Grant (CFDA 93.959)

State Funds

$3,330,959

State General Funds

$3,330,959

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,325,741

$11,253,890

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$4,380

$4,380

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$838

$838

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,330,959

$11,259,108

15.7. Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support,

and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents with

developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$20,075,670

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,285,496

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,285,496

State Funds

$16,790,174

State General Funds

$16,790,174

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$16,226,511

$19,512,007

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$61,036

$61,036

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$2,627

$2,627

Provide funds to expand enrichment activities, family support, and employment opportunities for children and young adults with developmental disabilities.

$300,000

$300,000

Provide funds for autism early screening and care training in rural counties.

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,790,174

$20,075,670

15.8. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and

residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice

or corrections system.

Total Funds

$7,308,144

State Funds

$7,308,144

State General Funds

$7,308,144

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,185,031

$7,185,031

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$121,233

$121,233

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,880

$1,880

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,308,144

$7,308,144

15.9. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis

stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.

Total Funds

$68,093,805

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$7,437,531

93.958)

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,886,984

Other Funds

$85,000

Agency Funds

$85,000

State Funds

$57,684,290

State General Funds

$57,684,290

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$56,984,605

$67,394,120

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Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Transfer funds to Adult Developmental Disabilities Services to align budget with expenditures. Eliminate one-time funds for Georgia psychiatric residential treatment facilities receiving less than $500 per patient day while under current cost report reimbursement methodology.(H:Eliminate one-time funds for Georgia psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTF) receiving less than $500 per patient day while under current cost report reimbursement methodology due to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approval of PRTF rate at 75% of Medicare inpatient facility rates.) Increase funds for operations of the new Gateway child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit in Savannah. Increase funds for the Georgia Apex Program to expand mental health services in schools.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$70,259 $3,631
($1,000,000) ($600,000)
$225,795 $2,000,000 $57,684,290

$70,259 $3,631
($1,000,000) ($600,000)
$225,795 $2,000,000 $68,093,805

15.10. Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all

mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the

department.

Total Funds

$40,397,481

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,278,613

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$9,278,613

Other Funds

$22,133

Agency Funds

$22,133

State Funds

$31,096,735

State General Funds

$31,096,735

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$31,964,012

$41,264,758

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,208,140

$1,208,140

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$43,325

$43,325

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$130,106

$130,106

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$330,186

$330,186

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$87,920

$87,920

Transfer funds to Adult Developmental Disabilities Services to align budget with expenditures.

($650,000)

($650,000)

Reduce funds to reflect technology cost savings.

($2,016,954)

($2,016,954)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,096,735

$40,397,481

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15.11. Direct Care Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated

hospitals.

Total Funds

$161,613,577

Other Funds

$1,453,331

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$157,740,536

State General Funds

$157,740,536

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,419,710

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,419,710

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$154,255,108

$158,128,149

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$3,022,741

$3,022,741

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$42,619

$42,619

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$372,985

$372,985

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of

($33,216)

($33,216)

Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for

$80,299

$80,299

University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$157,740,536

$161,613,577

15.12. Substance Abuse Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of

children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of

alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Total Funds

$10,355,645

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,996,415

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block

$9,996,415

Grant (CFDA 93.959)

State Funds

$359,230

State General Funds

$359,230

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$352,378

$10,348,793

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$6,852

$6,852

Amount appropriated in this Act

$359,230

$10,355,645

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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15.13. Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for

people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Total Funds

$2,805,984

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,019,042

State Funds

$786,942

State General Funds

$786,942

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$780,964

$2,800,006

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$5,978

$5,978

Amount appropriated in this Act

$786,942

$2,805,984

15.14. Sexual Offender Risk Review Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying

convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.

Total Funds

$1,527,396

State Funds

$1,527,396

State General Funds

$1,527,396

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$959,595

$959,595

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$35,444

$35,444

Provide funds for two new evaluator positions to address the growth of the existing caseload backlog.(H:Provide funds for five new evaluator positions to address the growth of the existing caseload backlog.)

$532,357

$532,357

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,527,396

$1,527,396

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$246,862,401 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,948,980
$150,000 $14,798,980 $62,831,597 $62,831,597

16.1. Accountable Housing Initiative - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this program is to fund accountable housing initiative.

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Total Funds

$1,000,000

State Funds

$1,000,000

State General Funds

$1,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

Provide funds to create the accountable housing initiative.

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

16.2. Building Construction Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

Total Funds

$547,762

Other Funds

$232,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$232,353

State Funds

$315,409

State General Funds

$315,409

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$306,335

$538,688

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$9,074

$9,074

Amount appropriated in this Act

$315,409

$547,762

16.3. Coordinated Planning

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments

meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and

procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for

quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services,

online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of

Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S.

Census Bureau.

Total Funds

$3,786,359

State Funds

$3,786,359

State General Funds

$3,786,359

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,745,918

$3,745,918

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Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$40,441 $3,786,359

$40,441 $3,786,359

16.4. Departmental Administration (DCA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all

programs of the department.

Total Funds

$8,171,062

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,933,711

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,933,711

Other Funds

$2,974,724

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,974,724

State Funds

$2,262,627

State General Funds

$2,262,627

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,790,639

$7,699,074

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$18,352

$18,352

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,306

$1,306

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$3,348

$3,348

Increase funds for personal services.

$448,982

$448,982

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,262,627

$8,171,062

16.5. Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan

programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic development among local

governments, development authorities, and private entities.

Total Funds

$49,969,655

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,503,822

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,503,822

Other Funds

$631,978

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$631,978

State Funds

$1,833,855

State General Funds

$1,833,855

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,782,656

$49,918,456

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$51,199

$51,199

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,833,855

$49,969,655

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16.6. Homeownership Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing

through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low

and moderate- income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and

moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer

education programs through a partnership with private providers.

Total Funds

$8,118,534

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,518,296

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,518,296

Other Funds

$5,600,238

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,600,238

16.7. Regional Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and

assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives; to provide technical

assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and

community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the

community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership infrastructure across local

governments.

Total Funds

$1,650,853

Federal Funds and Grants

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

Other Funds

$140,752

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$140,752

State Funds

$1,310,101

State General Funds

$1,310,101

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,264,767

$1,605,519

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$45,334

$45,334

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,310,101

$1,650,853

16.8. Rental Housing Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very

low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on

a competitive basis, administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing,

researching affordable housing issues, and providing tenant-based assistance to low-income

individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the

private rental market.

Total Funds

$116,019,277

Federal Funds and Grants

$111,873,539

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$111,873,539

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,145,738 $4,145,738

16.9. Research and Surveys

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and

management data from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

Total Funds

$460,161

Other Funds

$50,000

Agency Funds

$50,000

State Funds

$410,161

State General Funds

$410,161

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$397,224

$447,224

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$12,937

$12,937

Amount appropriated in this Act

$410,161

$460,161

16.10. Special Housing Initiatives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to

provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and

grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to

provide for other special housing initiatives.

Total Funds

$11,331,197

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,050,864

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,050,864

Other Funds

$451,588

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$451,588

State Funds

$7,828,745

State General Funds

$7,828,745

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,031,329

$7,533,781

Utilize existing funds ($800,000), transfer funds from State Community Development Programs ($400,000), and provide one-time funds to the State Housing Trust Fund to improve homelessness services and pursue new federal grant opportunities. (Total Funds: $4,597,416)(H:Utilize new and existing funds for the State Housing Trust Fund to improve homelessness services and pursue new federal grant opportunities. (Total Funds: $4,597,416))

$3,797,416

$3,797,416

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,828,745

$11,331,197

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16.11. State Community Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and

neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas, and to champion new

development opportunities for rural Georgia.

Total Funds

$3,643,388

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,001,592

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,001,592

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$2,541,796

State General Funds

$2,541,796

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,184,467

$4,286,059

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$59,416

$59,416

Eliminate remaining funds for state broadband programs.

($302,087)

($302,087)

Transfer funds to Special Housing Initiatives to align budget with expenditures.

($400,000)

($400,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,541,796

$3,643,388

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

16.12. Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid

waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

Total Funds

$1,353,495

State Funds

$1,353,495

State General Funds

$1,353,495

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,253,495

$1,253,495

Increase funds for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District.

$100,000

$100,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,353,495

$1,353,495

16.13. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia

Authority.

Total Funds

$26,605,861

Other Funds

$145,521

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$145,521

State Funds

$26,460,340

State General Funds

$26,460,340

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$26,910,340

$27,055,861

Transfer funds for the Governor's Rural Strike Force to the Department

($450,000)

($450,000)

of Economic Development Rural Development program to align budgets

with program expenditures.

Utilize existing funds ($6,000,000) for the Rural Workforce Housing

$0

$0

Program.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,460,340

$26,605,861

16.14. State Economic Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local

governments and businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and

promote economic development and job creation.

Total Funds

$14,204,797

Other Funds

$476,088

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$476,088

State Funds

$13,728,709

State General Funds

$13,728,709

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$13,705,396

$14,181,484

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$23,313

$23,313

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,728,709

$14,204,797

Section 17: Community Health, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers

$20,815,710,915 $10,222,953,184
$9,728,058,323 $468,210,759 $26,684,102 $221,942,597 $77,971,304 $139,386,524 $4,584,769
$5,248,252,002 $9,381,009
$410,990,552 $152,886,715 $4,550,931,375 $124,062,351 $5,122,563,132

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Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$4,841,705,870 $280,857,262

17.1. Departmental Administration (DCH)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

departmental programs.

Total Funds

$494,812,756

Federal Funds and Grants

$376,976,734

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$329,743,048

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$29,454,740

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,778,946

Other Funds

$4,284,769

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,284,769

State Funds

$92,239,668

State General Funds

$92,239,668

Intra-State Government Transfers

$21,311,585

Health Insurance Payments

$21,311,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$91,078,435

$493,651,523

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$746,927

$746,927

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$315

$315

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

($358)

($358)

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of

$405,510

$405,510

Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$266,792

$266,792

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$3,516

$3,516

Increase funds for 20 positions to monitor, evaluate, and improve Care Management Organization oversight.

$1,527,825

$1,527,825

Reduce funds for savings resulting from the implementation of the Medicaid Enterprise System Transformation Program.

($1,372,082)

($1,372,082)

Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation.

($417,212)

($417,212)

Evaluate reimbursement parity between all children's hospitals in the

$0

$0

state and report findings to House and Senate Appropriations

Committees by July 1, 2024.(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$92,239,668

$494,812,756

17.2. Georgia Board of Dentistry

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified

applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry,

investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

Total Funds

$942,500

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State Funds

$942,500

State General Funds

$942,500

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$874,037

$874,037

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$23,956

$23,956

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$3,425

$3,425

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$5,361

$5,361

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$10,057

$10,057

Utilize existing funds ($20,065) for investigative software.(G:Yes)(H:Provide funds for the annual operating expenses for investigative software.)

$25,664

$25,664

Amount appropriated in this Act

$942,500

$942,500

17.3. Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified

pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints,

and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

Total Funds

$882,723

State Funds

$882,723

State General Funds

$882,723

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$849,432

$849,432

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$26,218

$26,218

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,712

$1,712

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$5,361

$5,361

Amount appropriated in this Act

$882,723

$882,723

17.4. Health Care Access and Improvement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services

for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved

areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the

Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and

Transparency.

Total Funds

$22,739,199

Federal Funds and Grants

$172,588

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$172,588

State Funds

$22,566,611

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State General Funds

$22,566,611

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$18,992,849

$19,165,437

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$20,148

$20,148

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$4,712

$4,712

Eliminate one-time funds for grants up to $1,000,000 for hospitals with graduate medical education programs.(H:Maintain funds for grants up to $1,000,000 for hospitals with graduate medical education programs to fund medical education training, equipment, and infrastructure needs to support new and expanding residency programs with priority given to new and rural sites.)

($2,000,000)

($2,000,000)

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Eliminate one-time start-up funding for federally qualified health centers.

($500,000)

($500,000)

Provide funds for three federally qualified health center start-up grants for primary care in Union County, behavioral health expansion in Cobb County, and a dental service expansion for multiple counties.

$750,000

$750,000

Provide funds for continuous glucose monitors (SB 35, 2024 Session).

$2,806,902

$2,806,902

Recognize existing funds ($409,000) and provide additional funds to sustain existing area health education centers (AHEC) housing across the state.

$292,000

$292,000

Increase funds for emergency equipment.

$250,000

$250,000

Increase funds for rural hospital stabilization grants.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,566,611

$22,739,199

17.5. Healthcare Facility Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and

health care facilities.

Total Funds

$40,173,031

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,005,577

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,060,223

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,945,354

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$28,067,454

State General Funds

$28,067,454

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$27,136,965

$39,242,542

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$547,524

$547,524

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds to provide a $2,000 additional salary enhancement for

$382,965

$382,965

nurse managers, compliance specialists, quality assurance specialists, and regulatory compliance managers.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,067,454

$40,173,031

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17.6. Indigent Care Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare

providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians.

Total Funds

$554,269,739

Federal Funds and Grants

$358,801,173

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$358,801,173

Other Funds

$142,586,524

Agency Funds

$3,200,000

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524

State Funds

$52,882,042

State General Funds

$52,882,042

17.7. Medicaid- Aged Blind and Disabled

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to

elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of

Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent

Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is

appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

Total Funds

$8,157,267,081

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,081,405,955

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$5,078,618,741

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Other Funds

$62,342,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

State Funds

$2,746,229,506

Ambulance Provider Fees

$9,381,009

Hospital Provider Payment

$41,840,441

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$152,886,715

State General Funds

$2,535,929,535

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

Intra-State Government Transfers

$267,288,632

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$267,288,632

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,329,655,949 $7,099,437,310

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization. (Total Funds: $201,316,650)(H:Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization. (Total Funds: ($63,505,608)))

($21,590,319)

($63,505,608)

Restore funds to reflect the termination of temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase provided by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Extension through December 31, 2023.

$137,715,755

$137,715,755

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Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums. (Total Funds: $86,926,097)(H:Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums. (Total Funds: $131,196,111)) Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 60.04%. (Total Funds: $0)(H:Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.) Increase funds for the Medicare Part D Clawback payment. Increase funds for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2022 cost reports. (Total Funds: $347,628,297)(H:Increase funds for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2022 cost reports. (Total Funds: $416,476,012)) Replace $2,541,738 in state general funds with hospital provider fees. (Total Funds: $0)(G:Yes)(H:Yes) Replace $201,221 in state general funds with nursing home provider fees. (Total Funds: $0)(G:Yes)(H:Yes) Increase funds to recognize ambulance provider fees. Increase funds to implement the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) and Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) provider rate study. (Total Funds: $116,470,036) Increase funds to implement the Community Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (CBHRS) provider rate study. (Total Funds: $49,736,449)(H:Transfer state funds ($4,227,287) to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and recognize federal funds ($45,509,162) for the implementation of the Community Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (CBHRS) provider rate study.) Recognize funds for the New Option Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Option Waiver Program (COMP) provider rate study. Increase funds for the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP). The department shall evaluate and implement a reimbursement policy for the clinically appropriate administration of long-acting injectable medications used in an inpatient setting, to improve the coordination of care and reduce inpatient readmission rates for individuals with serious mental illness.(H:Yes) Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers. Provide funds to increase the dispensing fee to $11.50 for independent low-volume pharmacies that fill under 65,000 prescriptions per year. Increase funds to provide for reimbursement for Acute Kidney Injury in the outpatient End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) dialysis setting. Provide funds for adult coverage of dental services. Provide funds for emergency medical service (EMS) transport reimbursement to begin at mile 0. Provide funds to increase select primary care and OB/GYN codes. Provide rate increases for select optometric codes.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,603,398
($6,225,761)
$61,094,619 $141,591,432
$0 $0 $611,694 $39,596,901
$0
$0
$8,004,616 $0
$3,125,373
$220,084 $75,485
$3,807,079 $1,587,919 $2,290,335
$64,947 $2,746,229,506

$131,196,111
($6,225,761)
$61,094,619 $416,476,012
$0 $0 $611,694 $116,470,036
$45,509,162
$155,120,533
$31,473,402 $0
$9,203,101
$648,069 $222,277 $11,198,116 $4,670,693 $5,760,539 $191,021 $8,157,267,081

17.8. Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to lowincome individuals.

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Total Funds

$5,959,907,461

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,881,369,377

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,881,369,377

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

State Funds

$2,052,792,921

Hospital Provider Payment

$369,150,111

State General Funds

$1,565,772,265

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,870,545

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,416,847

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$13,416,847

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,013,907,252 $6,100,719,900

Reduce funds for Medicaid based on projected utilization. (Total Funds: ($111,455,894) $98,055,748)(H:Reduce funds for Medicaid based on projected utilization. (Total Funds: ($327,835,558)))

($327,835,558)

Restore funds to reflect the termination of temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase provided by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) extension through December 31, 2023.

$135,038,841

$135,038,841

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%. (Total Funds: $0)

($4,925,355)

($4,925,355)

Replace $22,875,637 in state general funds with hospital provider fees.

$0

$0

(Total Funds: $0)(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

The department shall evaluate and implement a reimbursement policy for

$0

$0

the clinically appropriate administration of long-acting injectable

medications used in an inpatient setting, to improve the coordination of

care and reduce inpatient readmission rates for individuals with serious

mental illness.(H:Yes)

Provide funds to increase the dispensing fee to $11.50 for independent low-volume pharmacies that fill under 65,000 prescriptions per year.

$428,745

$1,262,501

Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers.

$3,959,843

$11,660,316

Provide rate increases for select optometric codes.

$327,226

$962,430

Evaluate and, where appropriate, implement a process to allow reimbursement for blood and biomarker testing when clinically indicated so as to provide enhanced surveillance for inpatient pregnant patients between 23-34 weeks with hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.

$283,995

$835,280

Increase funds to provide for reimbursement for Acute Kidney Injury in the outpatient End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) dialysis setting.

$226,456

$666,832

Provide funds for adult coverage of dental services.

$5,840,869

$17,180,289

Provide funds for emergency medical service (EMS) transport reimbursement to begin at mile zero.

$1,811,212

$5,327,485

Provide funds for reimbursement of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) providing services for Medicaid members receiving Children's Intervention Services (CIS) and Children's Intervention School Services (CISS).

$1,241,270

$3,650,795

Provide funds to increase select primary care and OB/GYN codes.

$6,108,461

$15,363,705

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,052,792,921 $5,959,907,461

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17.9. PeachCare

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for

qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$636,578,462

Federal Funds and Grants

$512,221,780

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$73,465,761

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$438,756,019

State Funds

$124,204,899

State General Funds

$124,204,899

Intra-State Government Transfers

$151,783

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$151,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$100,953,107

$539,865,474

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization. (Total Funds: $6,841,888)(H:Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization. (Total Funds: $96,009,762))

$22,847,923

$96,009,762

Restore funds to reflect the termination of temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase provided by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) extension through December 31, 2023.

$624,566

$624,566

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.(H:Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from 76.12% to 76.23%.)

($314,197)

($314,197)

Provide funds for reimbursement of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) providing services for Medicaid members receiving Children's Intervention Services (CIS) and Children's Intervention School Services (CISS).

$93,500

$392,857

Amount appropriated in this Act

$124,204,899

$636,578,462

17.10. State Health Benefit Plan

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers

and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of

care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees

and utilization rates.

Total Funds

$4,820,394,285

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,820,394,285

Health Insurance Payments

$4,820,394,285

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0 $4,820,394,285

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Recognize an increase in formula funds ($244,147,056) in the Department of Education, Department of Early Care and Learning, and Georgia Military College, to reflect an increase in the employer healthcare contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees and lead and assistant teachers to $1,760, effective July 1, 2024.(G:Yes)(H:Yes; Recognize an increase in formula funds ($248,317,075) in the Department of Education, Department of Early Care and Learning, and Georgia Military College, to reflect an increase in the employer healthcare contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees and lead and assistant teachers to $1,760, effective July 1, 2024.)
Increase the employer health care contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) for non-certified school employees to match the PMPM for certified school employees, effective January 1, 2027.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0 $4,820,394,285

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

17.11. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

agency programs.

Total Funds

$1,980,021

State Funds

$1,980,021

State General Funds

$1,980,021

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,779,001

$1,779,001

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$31,124

$31,124

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$2,997

$2,997

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$9,197

$9,197

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$226

$226

Utilize existing funds ($100,000) for statewide healthcare specialty assessments to evaluate gaps in healthcare services.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for operations to align budget to expenditures.

($11,262)

($11,262)

Utilize existing funds ($168,738) for one data analyst and data management software.(G:Yes)(H:Provide funds for one data analyst and data management software.)

$168,738

$168,738

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,980,021

$1,980,021

17.12. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of

Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs.

Total Funds

$37,552,461

State Funds

$37,552,461

State General Funds

$37,552,461

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$34,198,231

$34,198,231

Increase funds for 79 new residency slots in primary care

$2,010,343

$2,010,343

medicine.(H:Provide funds for 105 new residency slots in primary care.)

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

($62,870)

($62,870)

Provide funds for a rural public health preventative medicine rotation.

$56,757

$56,757

Provide one-time start-up funds for the development of a Pediatric Rural Training Track.

$50,000

$50,000

Provide funds for year two of the maternal fetal medicine fellowship.

$150,000

$150,000

Provide one-time start-up funds for OB/GYN service expansion.

$750,000

$750,000

Provide one-time start-up funds for two internal medicine residency

$550,000

$550,000

programs.

Eliminate residency start-up funds for Southern Regional Medical

($150,000)

($150,000)

Center.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,552,461

$37,552,461

17.13. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University

School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed

physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$34,161,597

State Funds

$34,161,597

State General Funds

$34,161,597

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$31,928,552

$31,928,552

Increase funds for the fifth year of the seven-year plan for Mercer School of Medicine's medical school campus in Columbus.

$850,055

$850,055

Provide one-time funds for the expansion of the Valdosta campus.

$150,000

$150,000

Provide funds to increase the class size of Mercer's Accelerated Track.

$1,232,990

$1,232,990

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,161,597

$34,161,597

17.14. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School

of Medicine and affiliated hospitals to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other

needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$33,429,696

State Funds

$33,429,696

State General Funds

$33,429,696

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$32,929,696

$32,929,696

Provide funds for infant mortality research.

$500,000

$500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,429,696

$33,429,696

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17.15. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in

rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

Total Funds

$5,965,000

State Funds

$5,965,000

State General Funds

$5,965,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,065,000

$5,065,000

Increase funds for additional loan repayment for Dentists in Rural Areas.

$900,000

$900,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,965,000

$5,965,000

17.16. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care

and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical

schools in Georgia.

Total Funds

$7,445,783

State Funds

$7,445,783

State General Funds

$7,445,783

17.17. Georgia Composite Medical Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians,

physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists,

orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws

governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

Total Funds

$3,818,758

Other Funds

$300,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

State Funds

$3,518,758

State General Funds

$3,518,758

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,151,410

$3,451,410

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$88,339

$88,339

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$11,837

$11,837

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$391

$391

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$40,227

$40,227

Utilize existing funds ($94,542) to replace three vehicles.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Utilize existing funds ($31,514) for one customer service specialist.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

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Provide funds for a systems analyst. Provide funds for a criminal investigator. Amount appropriated in this Act

$95,320 $131,234 $3,518,758

$95,320 $131,234 $3,818,758

17.18. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the

general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations

pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

Total Funds

$3,390,362

State Funds

$3,390,362

State General Funds

$3,390,362

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,143,460

$3,143,460

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$79,543

$79,543

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$6,849

$6,849

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$38,832

$38,832

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$309

$309

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary

$65,369

$65,369

enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

Increase funds to reflect the full cost of the database management

$21,000

$21,000

agreement funded by HB 19 (2023 Session).

Provide funds for tablets to enhance inspection and investigation

$35,000

$35,000

efficiency.

Utilize existing funds ($30,000) to digitize existing license, complaint,

$0

$0

inspection, and investigative records into the data management

system.(G:Yes)(H:No)

Utilize existing funds ($5,000) to replenish and maintain law enforcement body armor.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Utilize existing funds ($3,000) to properly dispose of seized drugs and

$0

$0

other evidence as required by law.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,390,362

$3,390,362

Section 18: Community Supervision, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$225,365,752 $1,250,346 $1,250,346 $233,715 $233,715
$222,979,344 $222,979,344
$902,347 $902,347

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18.1. Departmental Administration (DCS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the

agency.

Total Funds

$11,156,549

Other Funds

$1,200

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,200

State Funds

$11,155,349

State General Funds

$11,155,349

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,770,766

$10,771,966

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$301,729

$301,729

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$14,762

$14,762

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$4,279

$4,279

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$2,372

$2,372

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,100

$1,100

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$60,341

$60,341

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,155,349

$11,156,549

18.2. Field Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through

effective and efficient offender supervision in communities, while providing opportunities for

successful outcomes.

Total Funds

$207,515,252

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,062,222

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,062,222

Other Funds

$122,515

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$122,515

State Funds

$205,479,397

State General Funds

$205,479,397

Intra-State Government Transfers

$851,118

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$851,118

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$189,869,483

$191,905,338

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$6,709,354

$6,709,354

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$142,019

$142,019

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$55,737

$55,737

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Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers. Increase funds to create a Centralized Reporting Unit with eight virtual agent positions. Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in leased office space.(H:No) Increase funds for 25 community supervision aide positions.(H:Increase funds for 12 community supervision aide positions.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,284
$25,622 $7,165,499
$641,204
$0 $831,195
$205,479,397

$39,284
$25,622 $7,165,499
$641,204
$0 $831,195
$207,515,252

18.3. Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental

and non-governmental stakeholders to develop and execute a systematic reentry plan for

Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the

success of returning citizens.

Total Funds

$4,584,901

State Funds

$4,584,901

State General Funds

$4,584,901

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,951,840

$3,951,840

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$92,707

$92,707

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$168

$168

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$992

$992

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$871

$871

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$361

$361

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$10,057

$10,057

Increase funds for seven additional community coordinator positions.

$527,905

$527,905

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,584,901

$4,584,901

18.4. Misdemeanor Probation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and

private misdemeanor providers through inspection and investigation.

Total Funds

$1,020,798

State Funds

$1,020,798

State General Funds

$1,020,798

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$978,962

$978,962

THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024

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Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,157 $255 $213 $126
$15,085 $1,020,798

$26,157 $255 $213 $126
$15,085 $1,020,798

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

18.5. Georgia Commission on Family Violence

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of

needs and services relating to family violence in Georgia, develop models for community

task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of

family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of

Family Violence Intervention Programs.

Total Funds

$1,088,252

Federal Funds and Grants

$188,124

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$188,124

Other Funds

$110,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$110,000

State Funds

$738,899

State General Funds

$738,899

Intra-State Government Transfers

$51,229

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$51,229

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$685,947

$1,035,300

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$30,837

$30,837

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$284

$284

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,021

$1,021

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$148

$148

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$84

$84

Increase funds for training, research, and data development.

$20,578

$20,578

Amount appropriated in this Act

$738,899

$1,088,252

Section 19: Corrections, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$1,503,491,289 $170,555

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,489,756,131 $1,489,756,131

19.1. Departmental Administration (DOC)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by

providing an effective and efficient department that administers a balanced correctional

system.

Total Funds

$43,940,118

State Funds

$43,940,118

State General Funds

$43,940,118

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$36,503,788

$36,503,788

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$897,790

$897,790

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$310,612

$310,612

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$22,395

$22,395

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$43,890

$43,890

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$606

$606

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$35,199

$35,199

Transfer funds from Offender Management program ($3,551,094) and increase funds ($2,574,744) for an advertising campaign and culture review. (Total Funds: $6,125,838)

$6,125,838

$6,125,838

Amount appropriated in this Act

$43,940,118

$43,940,118

19.2. Detention Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education,

vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

Total Funds

$69,802,878

Other Funds

$2,453,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,453,500

State Funds

$67,349,378

State General Funds

$67,349,378

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$62,221,640

$64,675,140

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2751

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers. Increase funds for operational cost at facilities, statewide. Utilize existing funds ($378,582) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,000,529 $106,723 $61,594 $1,615
$2,655,006 $302,271 $0
$67,349,378

$2,000,529 $106,723 $61,594 $1,615
$2,655,006 $302,271 $0
$69,802,878

19.3. Food and Farm Operations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock,

and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders.

Total Funds

$29,110,039

State Funds

$29,110,039

State General Funds

$29,110,039

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$27,754,020

$27,754,020

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$47,890

$47,890

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,434

$1,434

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$2,079

$2,079

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$70,398

$70,398

Utilize existing funds ($22,702) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank

$0

$0

to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Increase funds to provide additional meals on weekends.

$1,234,218

$1,234,218

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,110,039

$29,110,039

19.4. Health

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of

physical, dental, and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional system.

Total Funds

$345,879,164

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,555

Other Funds

$390,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$390,000

State Funds

$345,418,609

State General Funds

$345,418,609

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$273,257,694

$273,718,249

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$119,316

$119,316

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$52,087

$52,087

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$4,938

$4,938

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$129

$129

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$10,057

$10,057

Increase funds for physical health and pharmacy service contracts.

$71,974,388

$71,974,388

Amount appropriated in this Act

$345,418,609

$345,879,164

19.5. Offender Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following

agency-wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional

Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification,

inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical

squads.

Total Funds

$44,087,173

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$44,057,173

State General Funds

$44,057,173

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$48,417,607

$48,447,607

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$162,715

$162,715

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$18,637

$18,637

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$5,024

$5,024

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$132

$132

Transfer funds to Departmental Administration (DOC) program to align ($3,551,094)

($3,551,094)

budget with expenditures.

Reduce funds for virtual courts technology efficiencies.

($2,771,395)

($2,771,395)

Increase funds for a $2 per diem increase for County Correctional

$1,775,547

$1,775,547

Institutions.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,057,173

$44,087,173

19.6. Private Prisons

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide

cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.

Total Funds

$149,184,558

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State Funds

$149,184,558

State General Funds

$149,184,558

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$138,311,593

$138,311,593

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,349,255

$1,349,255

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$2,568,270

$2,568,270

Increase funds to provide 200 temporary additional beds at Coffee and Wheeler facilities to allow for maintenance and repairs at state prisons.

$6,955,440

$6,955,440

Amount appropriated in this Act

$149,184,558

$149,184,558

19.7. State Prisons

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education,

religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent

and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders

back into society; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state

agencies, and local communities.

Total Funds

$776,937,690

Federal Funds and Grants

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

Other Funds

$10,691,103

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,691,103

State Funds

$766,146,587

State General Funds

$766,146,587

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$711,018,989

$721,810,092

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$16,987,270

$16,987,270

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$1,307

$1,307

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,047,798

$1,047,798

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$2,519,520

$2,519,520

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$19,357

$19,357

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$19,454,957

$19,454,957

Increase funds for Technical College System of Georgia vocational education contracts.

$240,427

$240,427

Increase funds for operational cost at facilities, statewide.

$2,951,508

$2,951,508

Increase funds for offender call monitoring at facilities, statewide.

$1,003,807

$1,003,807

Increase funds for radio communications at facilities, statewide.

$331,000

$331,000

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Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.(H:Utilize existing funds ($42,456,560) and provide additional funds ($17,543,440) for capital maintenance and repairs.) Reduce funds for recruitment and retention cost avoidance. Reduce funds for closing HR recruitment centers in favor of increased advertising. Reduce funds for privatizing food services at Coastal State Prison, Arrendale State Prison, Smith State Prison, and Valdosta State Prison. Reduce funds for replacing Basic Correctional Officer Training paper books with Chromebooks. Utilize existing funds ($3,790,622) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,543,440
($1,559,992) ($1,821,757)
($657,734) ($2,933,310)
$0
$766,146,587

$17,543,440
($1,559,992) ($1,821,757)
($657,734) ($2,933,310)
$0
$776,937,690

19.8. Transition Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to

obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic

education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

Total Funds

$44,549,669

State Funds

$44,549,669

State General Funds

$44,549,669

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$32,042,794

$32,042,794

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,018,675

$1,018,675

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$52,406

$52,406

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$31,187

$31,187

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$818

$818

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$1,231,963

$1,231,963

Utilize existing funds ($160,767) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for operational cost at facilities statewide.

$165,799

$165,799

Annualize funds for the operational cost for Metro Re-Entry Phase IV to add 400 transition center beds.

$10,006,027

$10,006,027

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,549,669

$44,549,669

Section 20: Defense, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds

$111,162,590 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $2,330,569

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$20,260,026 $12,628,545 $12,628,545

20.1. Departmental Administration (DOD)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized

militia in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,579,516

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,137,771

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,137,771

State Funds

$1,441,745

State General Funds

$1,441,745

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,400,196

$2,537,967

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$36,051

$36,051

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$887

$887

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$4,611

$4,611

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,441,745

$2,579,516

20.2. Military Readiness

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the

training of Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force personnel,

and to provide an organized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the

President or Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster.

Total Funds

$88,693,955

Federal Funds and Grants

$59,957,952

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$59,957,952

Other Funds

$22,586,717

Agency Funds

$2,330,569

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,256,148

State Funds

$6,149,286

State General Funds

$6,149,286

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,009,257

$88,553,926

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$71,407

$71,407

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$68,622

$68,622

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Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.(H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $6,149,286

$0 $88,693,955

20.3. Youth Educational Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational

opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs.

Total Funds

$19,889,119

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,847,727

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,847,727

Other Funds

$3,878

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,878

State Funds

$5,037,514

State General Funds

$5,037,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,983,623

$19,835,228

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$111,382

$111,382

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$13,029

$13,029

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$53,410

$53,410

Reduce funds to reflect lower graduation rates.

($123,930)

($123,930)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,037,514

$19,889,119

Section 21: Driver Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$88,962,117 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $86,117,996 $86,117,996

21.1. Departmental Administration (DDS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor

vehicle registration, and commercial truck compliance.

Total Funds

$11,409,888

Other Funds

$500,857

Agency Funds

$500,857

State Funds

$10,909,031

State General Funds

$10,909,031

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $10,376,670
$201,286
$315,689
$14,232
$1,154 $10,909,031

Total Funds $10,877,527
$201,286
$315,689
$14,232
$1,154 $11,409,888

21.2. License Issuance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain

driver records, operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide

motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud.

Total Funds

$76,029,032

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Agency Funds

$1,827,835

State Funds

$74,201,197

State General Funds

$74,201,197

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$69,430,595

$71,258,430

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$1,884,368

$1,884,368

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$728,414

$728,414

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($5,227)

($5,227)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$7,988

$7,988

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$50,284

$50,284

Increase funds for an increase in federal Systematic Alien Verification

$166,925

$166,925

for Entitlements (SAVE) fees.

Increase funds for card services cloud server annual maintenance.

$1,980,000

$1,980,000

Increase funds for postage rate increases.

$341,057

$341,057

Reduce funds for regular operating and software subscription efficiencies.

($380,207)

($380,207)

Reduce funds for the closure of the Helena Customer Service Center.

($3,000)

($3,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$74,201,197

$76,029,032

21.3. Regulatory Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education

programs for both novice, problem drivers, and commercial drivers by approving driver

education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with

state laws and regulations; to certify ignition interlock device providers; and to monitor the

status of all commercial driver license convictions.

Total Funds

$1,523,197

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Other Funds

$515,429

Agency Funds

$515,429

State Funds

$1,007,768

State General Funds

$1,007,768

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$966,907

$1,482,336

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$31,485

$31,485

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$9,136

$9,136

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$240

$240

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,007,768

$1,523,197

Section 22: Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds

$1,055,624,704 $494,874,422 $92,749,020 $227,164,017 $174,961,385 $499,500 $499,500 $560,250,782 $493,002,596 $67,248,186

22.1. Child Care Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care

providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide

inclusion services for children with disabilities.

Total Funds

$334,753,870

Federal Funds and Grants

$267,505,684

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$92,749,020

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$169,970,279

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,786,385

State Funds

$67,248,186

State General Funds

$67,248,186

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$62,534,475

$330,040,159

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Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds to raise Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) reimbursement to the 50th percentile of market rates for childcare providers in accordance with federal regulation.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$35,010 $11,442 $32,751 $4,634,508
$67,248,186

$35,010 $11,442 $32,751 $4,634,508
$334,753,870

22.2. Nutrition Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are

served to eligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the

summer.

Total Funds

$170,000,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$170,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$170,000,000

22.3. Pre-Kindergarten Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical

assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs operated by public and private

providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase

school readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

Total Funds

$493,177,596

Federal Funds and Grants

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$175,000

State Funds

$493,002,596

Lottery Funds

$493,002,596

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$443,790,064

$443,965,064

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$242,607

$242,607

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$724,675

$724,675

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$15,236

$15,236

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$37,217

$37,217

Increase formula funds for teacher training and experience.

$1,261,840

$1,261,840

Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified teachers at public Pre-K providers to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

$2,414,115

$2,414,115

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified Pre-K teachers and assistant teachers by $2,500.

$24,986,832

$24,986,832

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Increase funds for year one of a four-year phase in to reduce classroom size from 22 to 20 students to improve instructional quality. Increase funds to upgrade provider management system. Provide funds for computer refresh. Increase funds to expand the Summer Transition Program with income eligibility requirements.(H:Increase funds to maintain the current number of classrooms in the Summer Transition Program without the implementation of an income eligibility requirement.) Provide funds for three Pre-Kindergarten administrative positions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,509,822 $612,290 $49,787
$8,974,800
$383,311 $493,002,596

$9,509,822 $612,290 $49,787
$8,974,800
$383,311 $493,177,596

22.4. Quality Initiatives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and

programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care,

and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

Total Funds

$57,693,238

Federal Funds and Grants

$57,193,738

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$57,193,738

Other Funds

$499,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$499,500

Section 23: Economic Development, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$40,239,342 $926,190 $926,190
$39,313,152 $39,313,152

23.1. Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic

development in Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the

state.

Total Funds

$5,772,093

State Funds

$5,772,093

State General Funds

$5,772,093

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,449,841

$5,449,841

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$148,236

$148,236

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$17,654

$17,654

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$5,072

$5,072

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,290

$1,290

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Transfer funds from Tourism ($70,000) and increase funds to align budget with rental expenditures.(H:Increase funds to align budget with rent expenditures.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$150,000 $5,772,093

$150,000 $5,772,093

23.2. Film, Video, and Music

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia

business opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources

in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses

to the state.

Total Funds

$1,167,927

State Funds

$1,167,927

State General Funds

$1,167,927

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,137,937

$1,137,937

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$27,451

$27,451

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$2,539

$2,539

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,167,927

$1,167,927

23.3. Georgia Council for the Arts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and

maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

Total Funds

$610,794

State Funds

$610,794

State General Funds

$610,794

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$590,056

$590,056

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$20,738

$20,738

Amount appropriated in this Act

$610,794

$610,794

23.4. Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support

throughout the state with grants for non-profit arts and cultural organizations through

Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program.

Total Funds

$1,635,756

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$976,356

State General Funds

$976,356

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23.5. Global Commerce

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is

appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the international trade market;

recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and

regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia

Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia products and attract

international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign

advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$10,661,293

State Funds

$10,661,293

State General Funds

$10,661,293

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,444,679

$10,444,679

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$195,687

$195,687

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$20,927

$20,927

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,661,293

$10,661,293

23.6. Innovation and Technology

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to

existing and potential Georgia businesses.

Total Funds

$2,758,002

State Funds

$2,758,002

State General Funds

$2,758,002

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,691,792

$2,691,792

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$41,210

$41,210

Increase funds for personal services to align budget with expenditures.

$25,000

$25,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,758,002

$2,758,002

23.7. International Relations and Trade

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia

products and to attract international companies to the state through business and trade

missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by

providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$3,146,182

Federal Funds and Grants

$266,790

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$266,790

State Funds

$2,879,392

State General Funds

$2,879,392

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,636,322

$2,903,112

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$40,438

$40,438

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for

$2,632

$2,632

the Georgia Technology Authority.

Increase funds for contracts to support the global export of Georgia

$200,000

$200,000

manufactured and agricultural products.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,879,392

$3,146,182

23.8. Rural Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development

opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand businesses in rural communities.

Total Funds

$1,522,015

State Funds

$1,522,015

State General Funds

$1,522,015

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$966,313

$4,080,973

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$5,702

$5,702

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for two workforce development positions to support the

$0

$0

Hyundai and Rivian economic development projects.(H:No; Reflect

funds for two workforce development positions to support the Hyundai

and Rivian economic development projects in the Technical College

System of Georgia.)

Increase funds for a site development specialist position to support economic development in rural communities.

$100,000

$100,000

Transfer funds for the Governor's Rural Strike Force from the

$450,000

($2,664,660)

OneGeorgia Authority to align budget with expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,522,015

$1,522,015

23.9. Small and Minority Business Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority

businesses by providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and

identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

Total Funds

$1,080,381

State Funds

$1,080,381

State General Funds

$1,080,381

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,055,169

$1,055,169

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Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,212 $1,080,381

$25,212 $1,080,381

23.10. Tourism

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about

tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers,

fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with

communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the

state.

Total Funds

$11,884,899

State Funds

$11,884,899

State General Funds

$11,884,899

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$11,720,412

$11,720,412

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$149,066

$149,066

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$15,421

$15,421

Transfer funds to Departmental Administration to align budget with

$0

$0

expenditures.(H:No; Maintain funds for state-owned historical markers.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,884,899

$11,884,899

Section 24: Education, Department of

Total Funds

$15,559,099,370

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,264,165,683

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$112,501

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,264,053,182

Other Funds

$34,125,850

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$34,125,850

State Funds

$13,260,807,837

State General Funds

$13,260,807,837

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of

$3,191.66. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall

be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

24.1. Agricultural Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing

and funding agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer

educational and leadership opportunities for students.

Total Funds

$16,888,555

Federal Funds and Grants

$309,003

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$309,003

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Other Funds

$1,150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,150,000

State Funds

$15,429,552

State General Funds

$15,429,552

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$14,484,116

$15,943,119

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$30,685

$30,685

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$28,056

$28,056

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,227

$1,227

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$443

$443

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$284

$284

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($288,000)

($288,000)

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.(H:Increase funds to annualize the $2,000 salary increase in FY 2024 and provide funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.)

$523,795

$523,795

Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in the employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

$368,946

$368,946

Increase funds for eight extended day/year programs.

$88,000

$88,000

Increase funds for two young farmer positions in Barrow and Peach counties.

$192,000

$192,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,429,552

$16,888,555

24.2. Business and Finance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for

business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

Total Funds

$18,412,595

Federal Funds and Grants

$81,020

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$81,020

Other Funds

$9,991,981

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,991,981

State Funds

$8,339,594

State General Funds

$8,339,594

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,048,336

$18,121,337

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$256,158

$256,158

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Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$714
$4,903 $6,272 $22,608
$603 $8,339,594

$714
$4,903 $6,272 $22,608
$603 $18,412,595

24.3. Central Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State

Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems.

Total Funds

$66,550,947

Federal Funds and Grants

$60,875,445

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$60,875,445

Other Funds

$350,145

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$350,145

State Funds

$5,325,357

State General Funds

$5,325,357

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,046,404

$66,271,994

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$114,927

$114,927

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$1,317

$1,317

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$2,488

$2,488

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$9,981

$9,981

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$240

$240

Remove one-time funding for study and host meetings with House and Senate committees and stakeholders concerning Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) formula funding.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Provide funds for adaptive sports program.

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,325,357

$66,550,947

24.4. Charter Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter

systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities,

and operations of those entities.

Total Funds

$10,427,123

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,803,882

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,803,882

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Other Funds

$145,460

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$145,460

State Funds

$5,477,781

State General Funds

$5,477,781

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,853,152

$14,802,494

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$16,859

$16,859

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$346

$346

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$5,499

$5,499

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$388

$388

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$1,537

$1,537

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($1,700,000)

($1,700,000)

Reduce funds for facilities grants to reflect the full $100,000 for each locally-approved charter schools, pursuant to HB 430 (2017 Session).

($2,700,000)

($2,700,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,477,781

$10,427,123

24.5. Communities in Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and

maintain a network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other

state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

Total Funds

$3,270,000

State Funds

$3,270,000

State General Funds

$3,270,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,690,100

$1,690,100

Increase funds to leverage matching grant funds for program expansion.

$1,579,900

$1,579,900

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,270,000

$3,270,000

24.6. Curriculum Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based

curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional

resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

Total Funds

$26,606,051

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,833,819

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,833,819

Other Funds

$176,231

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$176,231

State Funds

$19,596,001

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State General Funds

$19,596,001

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,734,693

$13,744,743

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$118,426

$118,426

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$2,606

$2,606

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$177

$177

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$3,123

$3,123

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$12,048

$12,048

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$298

$298

Provide funds to support evidence-based reading instruction grants to fund two literacy coaches per Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) and provide $2,000 supplements to literacy support coordinators and leads at school districts.(H:Provide funds to support evidence-based reading instruction grants to fund literacy coaches at each Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) and provide $2,000 supplements to literacy support coordinators and leads at school districts.)

$6,304,500

$6,304,500

Increase funds for life sciences industry certification.

$177,000

$177,000

Transfer existing funds for AP and PSAT exams from the Testing program to properly align with department administration.

$4,924,130

$4,924,130

Provide funds for one STEM International Baccalaureate exam to all students and one International Baccalaureate exam for free and reducedpaying lunch students.

$319,000

$319,000

Increase funds for computer science professional development to support SB 108 (2019 Session).

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,596,001

$26,606,051

24.7. Federal Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and

allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,305,164,432

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,305,164,432

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,305,164,432

24.8. Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational

and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for

students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

Total Funds

$62,356,289

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,322,802

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,322,802

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State Funds

$51,033,487

State General Funds

$51,033,487

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$52,808,418

$64,131,220

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$5,034

$5,034

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$265,481

$265,481

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$115

$115

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$504

$504

Reduce formula funds for enrollment and training and experience decline.

($4,261,708)

($4,261,708)

Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

$576,720

$576,720

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.

$1,638,923

$1,638,923

Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,033,487

$62,356,289

24.9. Georgia Virtual School

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of

course offerings so that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary

resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

Total Funds

$11,370,004

Other Funds

$8,284,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,284,000

State Funds

$3,086,004

State General Funds

$3,086,004

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,958,631

$11,242,631

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$125,258

$125,258

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$2,115

$2,115

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,086,004

$11,370,004

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24.10. Information Technology Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the

department, provide internet access to local school systems, support data collection and

reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

Total Funds

$21,528,084

Federal Funds and Grants

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$409,267

State Funds

$21,118,817

State General Funds

$21,118,817

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$20,653,162

$21,062,429

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$356,302

$356,302

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$2,078

$2,078

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$4,686

$4,686

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$9,276

$9,276

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$92,420

$92,420

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$893

$893

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,118,817

$21,528,084

24.11. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children

in residential education facilities and sparsity grants.

Total Funds

$32,655,822

State Funds

$32,655,822

State General Funds

$32,655,822

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$20,794,733

$20,794,733

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$4,631

$4,631

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$97,802

$97,802

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$127

$127

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for

$504

$504

additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

Transfer funds from the Quality Basic Education program to provide

$8,499,000

$8,499,000

salary supplements of $1,000 to all custodians and adjust amount to reflect current count.

Increase funds for Dyslexia Screening pursuant to SB 48 (2019 Session).

$1,522,090

$1,522,090

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Reduce formula funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance. Increase formula funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment data. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024, for Residential Treatment Facilities. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024, for Sparsity Grants. Provide funds for a mentorship program to increase teacher retention rates. Provide one-time grant funds for CPR training and equipment for student health and safety.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($389,615) $255,709 $296,944
$461,897
$750,000 $362,000 $32,655,822

($389,615) $255,709 $296,944
$461,897
$750,000 $362,000 $32,655,822

24.12. Nutrition

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical

assistance, and resources, so local program personnel can deliver meals that support

nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

Total Funds

$846,230,485

Federal Funds and Grants

$803,409,469

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$803,409,469

Other Funds

$184,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$184,000

State Funds

$42,637,016

State General Funds

$42,637,016

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$39,262,827

$842,856,296

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$14,778

$14,778

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase

$213

$213

in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($6,333,713)

($6,333,713)

Increase formula funds for school nutrition.

$2,005,404

$2,005,404

Increase formula funds to recognize a 4.1% increase to the salary earnings in the nutrition formula.

$1,353,794

$1,353,794

Provide funds for the cost of breakfast and lunch for reduce-paying students.

$6,333,713

$6,333,713

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,637,016

$846,230,485

24.13. Preschool Disabilities Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three-

and four-year-old students with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to

succeed.

Total Funds

$56,782,489

State Funds

$56,782,489

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$56,782,489

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$46,780,890

$46,780,890

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$268,361

$268,361

Increase funds based on formula earnings.

$7,121,204

$7,121,204

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.

$1,552,098

$1,552,098

Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

$1,059,936

$1,059,936

Amount appropriated in this Act

$56,782,489

$56,782,489

24.14. Pupil Transportation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to

provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and school related

activities.

Total Funds

$358,553,443

State Funds

$358,553,443

State General Funds

$358,553,443

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$148,750,195

$148,750,195

Increase funds for pupil transportation to provide additional state support for school districts statewide by reflecting updated bus count and 40% of operational costs.

$204,794,070

$204,794,070

Increase formula funds to recognize a 4.1% increase to the salary earnings in the pupil transportation formula.

$5,009,178

$5,009,178

Amount appropriated in this Act

$358,553,443

$358,553,443

24.15. Quality Basic Education Equalization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to

local school systems ranking below the statewide average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined

in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

Total Funds

$1,022,847,487

State Funds

$1,022,847,487

State General Funds

$1,022,847,487

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$756,060,581

$756,060,581

Increase formula funds for Equalization grants.

$266,786,906

$266,786,906

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,022,847,487 $1,022,847,487

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24.16. Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the

Quality Basic Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

Total Funds

($2,753,394,408)

State Funds

($2,753,394,408)

State General Funds

($2,753,394,408)

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550)

Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share.

($183,872,858) ($183,872,858)

Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,753,394,408) ($2,753,394,408)

24.17. Quality Basic Education Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems

based on full time equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as

outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

Total Funds

$14,104,235,895

State Funds

$14,104,235,895

State General Funds

$14,104,235,895

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$67,122,281

$67,122,281

Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience.

$243,550,636

$243,550,636

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.

$367,862,211

$367,862,211

Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

$242,421,120

$242,421,120

Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement.

$42,824,736

$42,824,736

Reduce formula funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and ($1,419,901) science teachers.

($1,419,901)

Increase formula funds for the Completion Special Schools supplement pursuant to HB 87 (2023 Session).

$6,298,548

$6,298,548

Increase formula funds for the charter system grant.

$301,659

$301,659

Reduce formula funds for the local charter school grant.

($53,514)

($53,514)

Reduce funds to provide a military counselor to Chattahoochee County given the availability of existing funds.

($49,493)

($49,493)

Transfer funds to the Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants program to provide salary supplements of $1,000 to all custodians.

($8,636,781)

($8,636,781)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,104,235,895 $14,104,235,895

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24.18. Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional

Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving the

effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

Total Funds

$16,490,985

State Funds

$16,490,985

State General Funds

$16,490,985

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$16,027,615

$16,027,615

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$4,967

$4,967

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$31,714

$31,714

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$115

$115

Reduce funds for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) based on enrollment.

($59,330)

($59,330)

Increase funds for a 4.1% salary increase for certified staff.

$396,624

$396,624

Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

$89,280

$89,280

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,490,985

$16,490,985

24.19. School Improvement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance,

resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-performing

schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

Total Funds

$14,367,970

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,456,721

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,456,721

Other Funds

$1,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,000

State Funds

$10,910,249

State General Funds

$10,910,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,661,849

$14,119,570

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$231,454

$231,454

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$2,521

$2,521

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$341 $5,754 $7,743
$587 $10,910,249

$341 $5,754 $7,743
$587 $14,367,970

24.20. School Nurse

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who

provide health procedures for students at school.

Total Funds

$42,764,230

State Funds

$42,764,230

State General Funds

$42,764,230

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$41,544,204

$41,544,204

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$246,287

$246,287

Reduce formula funds for school nurses.

($569,505)

($569,505)

Increase funds for a 4.1% salary increase for school nurses.

$1,543,244

$1,543,244

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,764,230

$42,764,230

24.21. School Security Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to local school systems to

support school security needs.

Total Funds

$103,995,000

State Funds

$103,995,000

State General Funds

$103,995,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

Provide funds to establish school security grants.

$103,995,000

$103,995,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$103,995,000

$103,995,000

24.22. State Charter School Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of

state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this

state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

Total Funds

$6,685,379

Other Funds

$6,685,379

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,685,379

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24.23. State Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-

disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment

addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

Total Funds

$41,058,578

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,146,556

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$112,501

93.994)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,034,055

Other Funds

$1,111,904

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,111,904

State Funds

$38,800,118

State General Funds

$38,800,118

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$37,543,965

$39,802,425

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$625,473

$625,473

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$10,274

$10,274

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$16,719

$16,719

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$30,845

$30,845

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$1,008

$1,008

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$3,316

$3,316

Increase formula funds for training and experience.

$263,962

$263,962

Utilize existing funds ($2,000,000) for major repairs and renovations.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.

$304,556

$304,556

Amount appropriated in this Act

$38,800,118

$41,058,578

24.24. Technology/Career Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational,

technical, and leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional

school day and year.

Total Funds

$83,555,530

Federal Funds and Grants

$50,655,460

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$50,655,460

Other Funds

$6,045,750

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,045,750

State Funds

$26,854,320

State General Funds

$26,854,320

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$22,402,168

$79,103,378

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$66,921

$66,921

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$154,957

$154,957

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$641

$641

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,284

$1,284

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$4,411

$4,411

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$124

$124

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.(H:Increase funds to annualize the $2,000 salary increase in FY 2024 and provide funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.)

$1,434,814

$1,434,814

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($711,000)

($711,000)

Increase funds for construction industry certification.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Provide funds for three heavy equipment simulators at ten schools.

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,854,320

$83,555,530

24.25. Testing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment

program and provide related testing instruments and training to local schools.

Total Funds

$38,144,459

Federal Funds and Grants

$15,697,807

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$15,697,807

State Funds

$22,446,652

State General Funds

$22,446,652

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$22,233,072

$37,930,879

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$100,864

$100,864

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$2,151

$2,151

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$256

$256

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$2,529

$2,529

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for

$9,578

$9,578

additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$242

$242

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Increase funds to provide a universal reading screener for all K-3 students pursuant to HB 538 (2023 Session).(H:Increase funds to provide a universal reading screener for all K-3 students pursuant to HB 538 (2023 Session) and fund state mandated testing given the expiration of federal funds.) Transfer funds for Advanced Placement and PSAT exams to the Curriculum Program to properly align with department administration.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,022,090
($4,924,130) $22,446,652

$5,022,090
($4,924,130) $38,144,459

24.26. Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for

private residential placements when the school system is unable to provide an appropriate

program for a multi-disabled student.

Total Funds

$1,551,946

State Funds

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia

Total Funds

$94,508,046

Other Funds

$33,818,202

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$33,818,202

State Funds

$60,689,844

State General Funds

$60,689,844

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the

Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 29.20% for New Plan employees and

24.45% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate

shall not exceed 25.51% for the pension portion of the benefit and 9.0% in employer match

contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly

that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not

exceed $889.76 per member for State Fiscal Year 2025.

25.1. Deferred Compensation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in

the deferred compensation program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective

supplement for their retirement planning.

Total Funds

$5,196,262

Other Funds

$5,196,262

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,196,262

25.2. Georgia Military Pension Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other

benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

Total Funds

$2,781,444

State Funds

$2,781,444

State General Funds

$2,781,444

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,793,161

$2,793,161

Reduce funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in

($11,717)

($11,717)

accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,781,444

$2,781,444

25.3. Public School Employees Retirement System

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement

contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate

payment of retirement benefits.

Total Funds

$31,148,000

State Funds

$31,148,000

State General Funds

$31,148,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$32,357,000

$32,357,000

Reduce funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

($1,209,000)

($1,209,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,148,000

$31,148,000

25.4. System Administration (ERS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer

contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members

and beneficiaries.

Total Funds

$55,382,340

Other Funds

$28,621,940

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$28,621,940

State Funds

$26,760,400

State General Funds

$26,760,400

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$26,760,400

$55,382,340

Recognize $26,750,000 in existing funds to support benefit adjustments

$0

$0

for retired state employees as authorized by the board of

trustees.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,760,400

$55,382,340

Section 26: Forestry Commission, State Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$70,133,385 $6,986,349 $6,986,349 $9,427,187

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Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$428,645 $8,998,542 $53,669,849 $53,669,849
$50,000 $50,000

26.1. Commission Administration (SFC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

Total Funds

$7,144,232

Federal Funds and Grants

$123,800

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$123,800

Other Funds

$507,780

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$507,780

State Funds

$6,512,652

State General Funds

$6,512,652

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,938,968

$7,570,548

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$137,994

$137,994

Transfer funds to Forest Protection to align budget with expenditures.

($2,347,037)

($2,347,037)

Increase funds for grants to counties with more than 20,000 acres of state-owned land pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-14-1.

$1,782,727

$1,782,727

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,512,652

$7,144,232

26.2. Forest Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to

collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share

assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage

state-owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best

management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to

promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and

forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead,

and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

Total Funds

$9,498,634

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,682,151

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,682,151

Other Funds

$1,089,732

Agency Funds

$428,645

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$661,087

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State Funds

$4,676,751

State General Funds

$4,676,751

Intra-State Government Transfers

$50,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$50,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,522,487

$9,344,370

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$154,264

$154,264

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,676,751

$9,498,634

26.3. Forest Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response

and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate

hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community

wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire

departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance

and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers;

and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

Total Funds

$52,283,439

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,046,681

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,046,681

Other Funds

$6,756,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,756,312

State Funds

$42,480,446

State General Funds

$42,480,446

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$38,568,866

$48,371,859

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,316,575

$1,316,575

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$13,166

$13,166

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$4,600

$4,600

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$30,202

$30,202

Transfer funds from Commission Administration for the purchase of environmental cab tractors.

$2,347,037

$2,347,037

Increase funds for the on-going service contracts for equipment associated with a new statewide public safety radio network to achieve statewide interoperability.

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,480,446

$52,283,439

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26.4. Tree Seedling Nursery

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high

quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.

Total Funds

$1,207,080

Federal Funds and Grants

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$133,717

Other Funds

$1,073,363

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,073,363

Section 27: Governor, Office of the Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

$92,904,875 $30,552,612
$753,430 $29,799,182
$807,856 $807,856 $61,544,407 $61,544,407

27.1. Governor's Emergency Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when

disasters create extraordinary demands on government.

Total Funds

$11,062,041

State Funds

$11,062,041

State General Funds

$11,062,041

27.2. Governor's Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not

limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and

temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

Total Funds

$6,904,362

State Funds

$6,904,362

State General Funds

$6,904,362

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,718,437

$6,718,437

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$148,327

$148,327

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$28,148

$28,148

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,515

$1,515

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Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,440
$495 $6,904,362

$7,440
$495 $6,904,362

27.3. Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and

services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of

budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

Total Funds

$8,881,276

State Funds

$8,881,276

State General Funds

$8,881,276

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,739,361

$8,739,361

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$177,443

$177,443

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$336

$336

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$6,857

$6,857

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of

($3,463)

($3,463)

Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for

$153,828

$153,828

additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$727

$727

Reduce funds for contracts.

($193,813)

($193,813)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,881,276

$8,881,276

27.4. Georgia Data Analytic Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to consolidate data and analytics from across

state government to provide transparency and accountability to lawmakers, agencies,

researchers, and the public.

Total Funds

$1,999,667

State Funds

$1,999,667

State General Funds

$1,999,667

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,947,072

$1,947,072

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$25,169

$25,169

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$27,426

$27,426

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,999,667

$1,999,667

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27.5. Office of Health Strategy and Coordination

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and

coordinate policy between state agencies, healthcare providers, and the public; coordinate

the state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while

improving access to quality healthcare.

Total Funds

$1,991,567

State Funds

$1,991,567

State General Funds

$1,991,567

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,976,466

$1,976,466

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$15,101

$15,101

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,991,567

$1,991,567

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.6. Office of the Child Advocate

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons,

organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children.

Total Funds

$1,476,162

State Funds

$1,476,162

State General Funds

$1,476,162

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,430,137

$1,430,137

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$36,616

$36,616

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$8,078

$8,078

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,057

$1,057

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$274

$274

Reduce funds for training contracts.(H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,476,162

$1,476,162

27.7. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation,

preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other

resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency

events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and

acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of

Homeland Security.

Total Funds

$36,587,410

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,703,182

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,703,182

Other Funds

$807,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$807,856

State Funds

$6,076,372

State General Funds

$6,076,372

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,990,956

$35,501,994

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$573,749

$573,749

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$27,857

$27,857

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$5,060

$5,060

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$990

$990

Utilize existing funds ($482,581) and increase funds ($352,420) to restore the payment of grants to counties. (Total Funds: $835,001)

$352,420

$352,420

Increase funds to enhance the State Operation Center capabilities.

$125,340

$125,340

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,076,372

$36,587,410

27.8. Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment

Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to

discriminate against any individual.

Total Funds

$1,364,047

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,000

State Funds

$1,333,047

State General Funds

$1,333,047

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,328,407

$1,359,407

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$40,300

$40,300

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$2,630

$2,630

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($57,908)

($57,908)

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for

$19,248

$19,248

additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$370

$370

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,333,047

$1,364,047

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27.9. Office of the State Inspector General

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and

integrity in state government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

Total Funds

$1,829,469

State Funds

$1,829,469

State General Funds

$1,829,469

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,547,478

$1,547,478

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$42,048

$42,048

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$6,711

$6,711

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($3,353)

($3,353)

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$12,666

$12,666

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$30,171

$30,171

Reduce funds for information technology efficiencies.

($800)

($800)

Increase funds for fees, training, and additional ongoing expenses for the implementation of SB 59 (2023 Session).

$84,924

$84,924

Provide funds for one new investigator position.

$109,624

$109,624

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,829,469

$1,829,469

27.10. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize,

and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional

preparation, performance, and ethics.

Total Funds

$9,549,120

Federal Funds and Grants

$818,430

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$753,430

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$65,000

State Funds

$8,730,690

State General Funds

$8,730,690

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,407,153

$9,225,583

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$239,028

$239,028

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$538

$538

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$24,600

$24,600

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$2,704

$2,704

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Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Increase funds to expand teacher recruitment summit partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,638
$334 $5,695
$8,730,690

$50,638
$334 $5,695
$9,549,120

27.11. Governor's Office of Student Achievement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability,

evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the

preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

Total Funds

$5,964,736

State Funds

$5,964,736

State General Funds

$5,964,736

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,222,603

$6,222,603

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$71,008

$71,008

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase

$389

$389

in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$9,849

$9,849

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($3,692)

($3,692)

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for

$33,839

$33,839

additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

Reduce funds to reflect current state agreements for erasure analysis.

($82,000)

($82,000)

Reduce funds to recognize reclassified positions.

($37,260)

($37,260)

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($250,000)

($250,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,964,736

$5,964,736

27.12. Special Project - Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide personnel and operations for the

Georgia Council on Literacy ($251,000) pursuant to SB 211 (2023 Session) and support the

implementation of effective literacy methods, including digital curriculum for Pre-K through

5 ($749,000).

Total Funds

$1,005,034

State Funds

$1,005,034

State General Funds

$1,005,034

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

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Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,034 $1,005,034

$5,034 $1,005,034

27.13. Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a

summer program of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually

available during the regular school year.

Total Funds

$1,661,290

State Funds

$1,661,290

State General Funds

$1,661,290

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,640,245

$1,640,245

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$19,799

$19,799

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase

$103

$103

in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$1,143

$1,143

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,661,290

$1,661,290

27.14. Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide

leadership preparation and support designed to develop high-capacity school leaders across

Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,628,694

State Funds

$2,628,694

State General Funds

$2,628,694

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,566,946

$2,566,946

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$55,371

$55,371

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase

$658

$658

in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$247

$247

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$5,472

$5,472

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,628,694

$2,628,694

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Total Funds

$2,232,463,035

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,179,148,298

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$18,693,550

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$83,153,271

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$73,608,754

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$107,072,714

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$12,173,817

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$1,263,048

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$335,095,844

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$548,087,300

Other Funds

$26,693,575

Agency Funds

$3,400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,293,575

State Funds

$1,026,062,214

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$254,319

State Children's Trust Funds

$1,316,070

State General Funds

$1,024,491,825

Intra-State Government Transfers

$558,948

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$558,948

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a

factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of

certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and

maximum standards of need shall apply:

For an assistance group of one, the standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly

amount is $155.

For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly

amount is $235.

For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly

amount is $280.

For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly

amount is $330.

For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly

amount is $378.

For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly

amount is $410.

For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly

amount is $444.

For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly

amount is $470.

For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly

amount is $496.

For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly

amount is $530.

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For an assistance group of eleven, the standard of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

28.1. Adoptions Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent

placement of children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services

after adoption.

Total Funds

$123,488,226

Federal Funds and Grants

$77,748,473

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$9,121,401

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$68,627,072

State Funds

$45,739,753

State General Funds

$45,739,753

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$46,569,051

$124,317,524

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$131,930

$131,930

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

($961,228)

($961,228)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$45,739,753

$123,488,226

28.2. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention

programs and support child victims of abuse.

Total Funds

$14,286,500

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,980,533

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$2,966,090

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,014,443

State Funds

$3,305,967

State Children's Trust Funds

$1,316,070

State General Funds

$1,989,897

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,242,661

$14,223,194

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$32,695

$32,695

Increase funds to reflect FY 2023 collections of marriage and divorce filing fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

$30,611

$30,611

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,305,967

$14,286,500

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28.3. Child Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental

responsibility of paying financial support.

Total Funds

$127,299,707

Federal Funds and Grants

$89,275,285

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,275,285

Other Funds

$3,400,000

Agency Funds

$3,400,000

State Funds

$34,228,662

State General Funds

$34,228,662

Intra-State Government Transfers

$395,760

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$395,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$32,257,326

$125,328,371

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$609,249

$609,249

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$58,282

$58,282

Increase funds to provide a $3,000 additional salary enhancement for child support workers.

$1,100,194

$1,100,194

Increase funds for prosecution to support recruitment and retention needs.

$203,611

$203,611

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,228,662

$127,299,707

28.4. Child Welfare Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse,

abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the

family.

Total Funds

$488,477,756

Federal Funds and Grants

$244,481,983

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$38,889,409

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$91,416

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,908,512

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA

$1,263,048

93.558)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$167,282,970

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$34,046,628

State Funds

$243,832,585

State General Funds

$243,832,585

Intra-State Government Transfers

$163,188

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$163,188

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$229,607,756

$474,252,927

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$5,248,228

$5,248,228

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$166,571

$166,571

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$13,151

$13,151

Increase funds for the full cost of two community action team pilot programs funded by HB 911 (2022 Session).

$214,146

$214,146

Transfer funds from Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention ($590,000) and increase funds ($828,935) for technology upgrades and improvements to the SHINES child welfare case management system to enhance efficiency.

$1,418,935

$1,418,935

Increase funds to provide a $3,000 additional salary enhancement for

$4,663,798

$4,663,798

child protection and placement services caseworkers.

Increase funds to the court appointed special advocates (CASA) to enhance statewide capacity.

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Increase funds for child advocacy centers to expand mental health services and forensic interviewing for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, exploitation, and trafficking.

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$243,832,585

$488,477,756

28.5. Community Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through

local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and

housing services.

Total Funds

$18,161,659

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,161,659

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$18,161,659

28.6. Departmental Administration (DHS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the

Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.

Total Funds

$121,596,204

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,012,373

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$273,396

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$6,579,886

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$763,398

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,496,909

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$3,969,067

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,929,717

Other Funds

$13,580,052

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$13,580,052

State Funds

$61,003,779

State General Funds

$61,003,779

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$63,125,920

$130,179,151

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$1,789,637

$1,789,637

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$156,145

$156,145

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($23,445)

($23,445)

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$282,708

$282,708

Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation. ($2,636,268)

($2,636,268)

Transfer funds to Federal Eligibility Services to match program

($1,681,569)

($8,142,375)

expenditures to program purpose.

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the enhanced Federal Medical

($9,349)

($9,349)

Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) from 76.12% to 76.23%.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,003,779

$121,596,204

28.7. Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons

from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have

occurred.

Total Funds

$34,795,110

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,911,715

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,314,962

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,596,753

State Funds

$30,883,395

State General Funds

$30,883,395

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$28,407,238

$32,318,953

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$861,864

$861,864

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$24,966

$24,966

Transfer funds to Child Welfare Services to align budget with expenditures.

($590,000)

($590,000)

Increase funds for retention needs and three new ombudsman representatives.

$900,960

$900,960

Increase funds to provide a $3,000 additional salary enhancement for elder abuse investigations and protections caseworkers.

$1,278,367

$1,278,367

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,883,395

$34,795,110

28.8. Elder Community Living Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home

level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.

Total Funds

$90,036,111

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Federal Funds and Grants

$37,318,008

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$6,950,343

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,367,665

State Funds

$52,718,103

State General Funds

$52,718,103

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$52,117,304

$89,435,312

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$47,528

$47,528

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$3,271

$3,271

Increase funds $550,000 for non-Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS).

$550,000

$550,000

Utilize $1,000,000 in existing funds for respite for older adults.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,718,103

$90,036,111

28.9. Energy Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting

their immediate home energy needs.

Total Funds

$71,610,157

Federal Funds and Grants

$71,610,157

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$71,610,157

28.10. Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support

services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Total Funds

$409,586,503

Federal Funds and Grants

$250,563,858

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$258,495

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$5,807,841

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$1,235,199

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$99,147,424

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$14,988,311

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$129,126,588

State Funds

$159,022,645

State General Funds

$159,022,645

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$148,250,993

$392,354,045

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$5,434,395

$5,434,395

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$814,548

$814,548

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Transfer funds from Departmental Administration to match program expenditures to program purpose. Increase funds for labor and wage data verification services. Increase funds for 23 county customer service staff to provide staff in every customer service center. Reduce funds for a duplicative QR Codes contract.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$200,339
$15,121 $1,681,569
$2,061,147 $630,057
($65,524) $159,022,645

$200,339
$15,121 $8,142,375
$2,061,147 $630,057
($65,524) $409,586,503

28.11. Out-of-Home Care

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary

homes for children removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

Total Funds

$444,259,914

Federal Funds and Grants

$102,068,529

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$31,307,285

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$70,620,172

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$141,072

State Funds

$342,191,385

State General Funds

$342,191,385

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$334,231,136

$434,305,766

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

($418,910)

($418,910)

Provide funds for a 3% provider rate increase for Child Caring Institutions, Child Placing Agencies, foster parents, and relative caregivers.

$8,379,159

$10,373,058

Amount appropriated in this Act

$342,191,385

$444,259,914

28.12. Out-of-School Care Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of out-of-school

services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.

Total Funds

$17,500,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$15,500,000

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

State Funds

$2,000,000

State General Funds

$2,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,660,000

$20,160,000

Eliminate funds for one-time funding to bridge the education gap.

($2,660,000)

($2,660,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,000,000

$17,500,000

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28.13. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening,

medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$5,035,754

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,035,754

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,035,754

28.14. Residential Child Care Licensing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children

who receive full-time care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting

residential care providers.

Total Funds

$3,137,970

Federal Funds and Grants

$568,850

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$568,850

State Funds

$2,569,120

State General Funds

$2,569,120

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,341,265

$2,910,115

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$92,617

$92,617

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$620

$620

Provide funds to establish an application and inspection process for Qualified Residential Treatment Programs.

$134,618

$134,618

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,569,120

$3,137,970

28.15. Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in

compliance with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy

Families program.

Total Funds

$36,523,008

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$36,453,008

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

State Funds

$70,000

State General Funds

$70,000

28.16. Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving

self-sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's

state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Total Funds

$20,597,565

Federal Funds and Grants

$20,497,565

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$14,194,825
$6,302,740 $100,000 $100,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

28.17. Council On Aging

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults,

persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy,

independent and self-reliant lives.

Total Funds

$376,625

State Funds

$376,625

State General Funds

$376,625

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$366,529

$366,529

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$12,096

$12,096

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($10,000)

($10,000)

Increase funds for operations.

$8,000

$8,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$376,625

$376,625

28.18. Family Connection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county

collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and families.

Total Funds

$12,293,104

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,336,965

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,336,965

State Funds

$10,956,139

State General Funds

$10,956,139

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,763,639

$11,100,604

Provide funds to increase operational support and each county's allocation to $60,000.

$1,192,500

$1,192,500

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,956,139

$12,293,104

28.19. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming

successful contributors to the state's economy.

Total Funds

$2,779,241

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,443,269

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,443,269

State Funds

$335,972

State General Funds

$335,972

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$326,141

$2,769,410

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$9,831

$9,831

Amount appropriated in this Act

$335,972

$2,779,241

28.20. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully

productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.

Total Funds

$11,039,595

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,846,048

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,846,048

Other Funds

$284,597

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$284,597

State Funds

$2,908,950

State General Funds

$2,908,950

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,436,787

$10,567,432

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$244,500

$244,500

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$137,307

$137,307

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($6,441)

($6,441)

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$96,927

$96,927

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

($130)

($130)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,908,950

$11,039,595

28.21. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal

disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

Total Funds

$66,908,724

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,908,724

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$66,908,724

28.22. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in

manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.

Total Funds

$4,365,888

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,365,888 $4,365,888

28.23. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they

may go to work.

Total Funds

$99,831,555

Federal Funds and Grants

$69,425,542

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$69,425,542

Other Funds

$5,063,038

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,063,038

State Funds

$25,342,975

State General Funds

$25,342,975

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$24,028,571

$98,517,151

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$737,941

$737,941

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$32,830

$32,830

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$7,322

$7,322

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$34,342

$34,342

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

($291)

($291)

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$25,142

$25,142

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($403,150)

($403,150)

Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation.

($189,902)

($189,902)

Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from leveraging technology.

($78,013)

($78,013)

Increase funds to supply new and used durable medical equipment and assistive technology.

$57,500

$57,500

Utilize existing funds to support services for blind and visually impaired

$0

$0

Georgians.(H:Yes)

Increase funds for independent living services.

$1,090,683

$1,090,683

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,342,975

$99,831,555

28.24. Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for

Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the purposes of providing care,

rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually

exploited children.

Total Funds

$8,476,159

State Funds

$8,476,159

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$254,319

State General Funds

$8,221,840

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,575,199

$3,575,199

Increase funds for the full cost of the Gwinnett Commercial Sexual

$4,746,840

$4,746,840

Exploitation Recovery Center funded by HB 19 (2023 Session).

Increase funds to reflect FY 2023 collections of financial penalties for

$54,120

$54,120

sex trafficking and sexual offenses pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-21-208 and

adult entertainment establishment assessments pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-

21-209.

Increase funds for a psychiatric nurse to support youth survivors of

$100,000

$100,000

exploitation and trafficking.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,476,159

$8,476,159

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$244,817,883 $853,494 $853,494
$9,201,333 $9,151,733
$49,600 $234,221,762 $234,221,762
$541,294 $541,294

29.1. Departmental Administration (COI)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of

Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-safe environment.

Total Funds

$2,720,123

Other Funds

$109,600

Agency Funds

$60,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$49,600

State Funds

$2,610,523

State General Funds

$2,610,523

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,467,503

$2,577,103

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$102,936

$102,936

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$10,183

$10,183

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$5,352

$5,352

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$23,968

$23,968

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Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Amount appropriated in this Act

$581 $2,610,523

$581 $2,720,123

29.2. Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal

proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to

insurance, fire safety, and fraud.

Total Funds

$587,866

State Funds

$587,866

State General Funds

$587,866

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$665,945

$665,945

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$21,745

$21,745

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,060

$1,060

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$2,508

$2,508

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$6,318

$6,318

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$187

$187

Transfer funds to Fire Safety for positions and associated costs.

($109,897)

($109,897)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$587,866

$587,866

29.3. Fire Safety

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through

education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and

property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating

fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage,

transportation, and handling of hazardous materials, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

Total Funds

$16,273,495

Federal Funds and Grants

$853,494

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$853,494

Other Funds

$3,313,725

Agency Funds

$3,313,725

State Funds

$12,106,276

State General Funds

$12,106,276

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,323,775

$14,490,994

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$322,072

$322,072

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$4,431

$4,431

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers. Transfer funds from Enforcement ($109,897) and Insurance Regulation ($852,586) to annualize nine positions and associated costs. Transfer funds from Insurance Regulation for three additional inspectors and associated costs. Transfer funds from Insurance Regulation for the one-time cost of three vehicles and equipment.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,432 $85,960
$2,083 $50,284 $962,483 $249,930 $77,826 $12,106,276

$27,432 $85,960
$2,083 $50,284 $962,483 $249,930 $77,826 $16,273,495

29.4. Insurance Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities

maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market

examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state

laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating

information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and

regulations.

Total Funds

$9,962,285

Other Funds

$5,778,008

Agency Funds

$5,778,008

State Funds

$4,184,277

State General Funds

$4,184,277

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,143,065

$10,921,073

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$133,681

$133,681

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$5,588

$5,588

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$19,812

$19,812

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$60,851

$60,851

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,622

$1,622

Transfer funds to Fire Safety for positions, vehicles, and associated costs.

($1,180,342)

($1,180,342)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,184,277

$9,962,285

29.5. Reinsurance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance

premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for individuals to review and enroll in

healthcare insurance.

Total Funds

$207,284,326

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State Funds

$207,284,326

State General Funds

$207,284,326

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$185,859,157

$185,859,157

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$25,169

$25,169

Increase funds for the state reinsurance program.

$21,400,000

$21,400,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$207,284,326

$207,284,326

29.6. Special Fraud

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to

deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$7,989,788

State Funds

$7,448,494

State General Funds

$7,448,494

Intra-State Government Transfers

$541,294

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$541,294

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,129,010

$7,670,304

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$129,646

$129,646

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$108

$108

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,581

$1,581

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$17,504

$17,504

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$38,758

$38,758

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,148

$1,148

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$130,739

$130,739

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,448,494

$7,989,788

Section 30: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$332,277,282 $44,400,504
$719,814
$43,680,690 $34,323,759 $34,323,759

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State Funds State General Funds

$253,553,019 $253,553,019

30.1. Bureau Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative,

scientific, information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order

and protecting life and property.

Total Funds

$10,859,259

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,600

Other Funds

$353,303

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$353,303

State Funds

$10,493,356

State General Funds

$10,493,356

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,271,861

$10,637,764

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$174,881

$174,881

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for

$46,427

$46,427

the Georgia Technology Authority.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($403)

($403)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$590

$590

Reflect and utilize $1,100,000 from FY 2023 to continue facility security

$0

$0

upgrades.(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,493,356

$10,859,259

30.2. Criminal Justice Information Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential

information and identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint

Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform

Crime Reporting Program.

Total Funds

$19,088,856

Other Funds

$11,500,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,500,000

State Funds

$7,588,856

State General Funds

$7,588,856

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,350,878

$18,850,878

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$235,680

$235,680

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2805

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,003
$1,295 $7,588,856

$1,003
$1,295 $19,088,856

30.3. Forensic Scientific Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in

the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology

(serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide

medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national

databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

Total Funds

$68,838,576

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,302,180

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,302,180

Other Funds

$5,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,856

State Funds

$66,530,540

State General Funds

$66,530,540

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$57,173,683

$59,481,719

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,438,172

$1,438,172

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$253,103

$253,103

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($57,285)

($57,285)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$4,318

$4,318

Increase funds to annualize 21 crime lab positions.

$1,734,600

$1,734,600

Eliminate funds for one-time start-up funding associated with new

($269,206)

($269,206)

positions funded in FY 2024.

Provide funds to restore service contracts for crime lab instrumentation.

$1,536,237

$1,536,237

Increase funds for six death investigation specialists, one forensic photographer, one quality manager, one business support analyst supervisor, and one business support analyst in the Medical Examiner's Office to address increased workload.

$1,334,031

$1,334,031

Increase funds to provide locality pay to three medical examiners for the Pooler office to increase recruitment.

$251,421

$251,421

Increase funds to provide targeted retention initiatives for 229 crime lab

$1,151,508

$1,151,508

scientists.

Increase funds to provide targeted retention initiatives for lab technicians

$1,019,764

$1,019,764

and evidence receiving technicians.

Transfer funds from the Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project program to enhance GBI's ability to hire additional medical examiners.

$960,194

$960,194

Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,530,540

$68,838,576

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30.4. Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Medical Examiner office in Macon

and increase funds for three medical examiners, one administrative assistant, 11 death

investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Macon Medical Examiner's

Office to address increased workload.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$960,194

$960,194

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$0

$0

employees not to exceed $3,000.(H:Yes; Transfer funds to the Forensic

Scientific Services program.)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for

$0

$0

the Georgia Technology Authority.(H:Yes; Transfer funds to the

Forensic Scientific Services program.)

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of

$0

$0

Administrative Services administered insurance programs.(H:Yes;

Transfer funds to the Forensic Scientific Services program.)

Transfer program funds to the Forensic Scientific Services program to

($960,194)

($960,194)

enhance GBI's ability to hire additional medical examiners.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

30.5. Regional Investigative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process

evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation,

identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist

team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications

center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

Total Funds

$81,356,620

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,812,153

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,812,153

Other Funds

$1,724,650

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,724,650

State Funds

$77,819,817

State General Funds

$77,819,817

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$69,527,461

$73,064,264

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,825,859

$1,825,859

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$221,784

$221,784

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($81,189)

($81,189)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$5,328

$5,328

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Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers. Increase funds to add two criminal intelligence analysts positions to support the Criminal Street Gang Database.(H:Increase funds to add two criminal intelligence analysts and operating expenses to support the Criminal Street Gang Database.) Transfer funds from Department of Public Safety to Georgia Bureau of Investigation for two watchdesk analyst positions. Increase funds for nine special agents, two digital forensic investigators, two criminal intelligence analysts, and one office manager and associated cost for the GBI Gang Task Force in Columbus to combat crime. Eliminate funds for one-time start-up funding associated with new positions funded in FY 2024. Increase funds for on-going case management system. Increase funds for investigative tools for the cold case unit. Provide funds for targeted retention initiatives for 21 digital forensic investigators, six financial forensic auditors, and 34 criminal intelligence analysts.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,629,426 $307,746
$167,352 $4,865,094
($1,892,982) $682,000 $155,000 $406,938
$77,819,817

$1,629,426 $307,746
$167,352 $4,865,094
($1,892,982) $682,000 $155,000 $406,938
$81,356,620

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

30.6. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice

efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.

Total Funds

$76,636,962

Federal Funds and Grants

$40,273,571

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$719,814

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$39,553,757

Other Funds

$20,739,950

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,739,950

State Funds

$15,623,441

State General Funds

$15,623,441

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$17,572,734

$78,586,255

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$503,746

$503,746

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$6,406

$6,406

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($10,216)

($10,216)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$2,851

$2,851

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($4,725,230)

($4,725,230)

Transfer funds from Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to the

($1,250,000)

($1,250,000)

Georgia Public Safety Training Center for School Resource Officer and

De-escalation training.

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Utilize existing funds ($95,161) for one budget and financial support position. (Total Funds: $95,161)(G:Yes)(H:Yes) Utilize existing funds to maintain current grant operations. (Total Funds: $993,046)(G:Yes)(H:Yes) Increase funds to restore seven grant specialist positions and one budget analyst position. Provide funds for personal services and operating expenses to promote the stability of the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $0 $749,443 $2,773,707 $15,623,441

$0 $0 $749,443 $2,773,707 $76,636,962

30.7. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI

courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and

veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall

be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required

reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

Total Funds

$38,889,422

State Funds

$38,889,422

State General Funds

$38,889,422

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$35,903,076

$35,903,076

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$27,969

$27,969

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for

$87

$87

the Georgia Technology Authority.

Increase funds for existing accountability courts to support population growth.

$1,916,416

$1,916,416

Increase funds to add one DUI court and one mental health court.(H:Increase funds to add one DUI court, two mental health courts, one drug court, and one juvenile drug court.)

$585,987

$585,987

Increase funds for one administrative coordinator position.

$112,200

$112,200

Provide funds for Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) training and MRT trauma training.

$343,687

$343,687

Amount appropriated in this Act

$38,889,422

$38,889,422

30.8. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters

and sexual assault centers with funds so as to provide the necessary services to primary and

secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide.

Total Funds

$36,607,587

State Funds

$36,607,587

State General Funds

$36,607,587

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$15,924,846

$15,924,846

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. Utilize existing funds ($258,098) for three grant specialist positions. (Total Funds: $258,098)(G:Yes)(H:Yes) Increase funds for domestic violence shelters for administrative personnel and facility costs related to compliance with state standards. Increase funds for sexual assault centers for administrative personnel and facility costs related to compliance with state standards. Provide funds for sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) coordinators and improve access to SANE resources for sexual assault centers. Increase funds for six sexual assault centers ($325,740) and 21 satellite sexual assault centers ($570,045).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$77 ($1,004,800)
$0 $14,704,038
$2,073,345 $4,014,296
$895,785 $36,607,587

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$77 ($1,004,800)
$0 $14,704,038
$2,073,345 $4,014,296
$895,785 $36,607,587

Section 31: Juvenile Justice, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$396,728,596 $6,586,702 $600,000 $5,986,702 $255,000 $255,000
$389,886,894 $389,886,894

31.1. Community Service

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable

for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from

secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a

residential placement, tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or

detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth

directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and

treatment services to those youth either directly or by brokering or making appropriate

referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake, court services,

and case management.

Total Funds

$105,845,877

Federal Funds and Grants

$600,000

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$600,000

Other Funds

$255,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$255,000

State Funds

$104,990,877

State General Funds

$104,990,877

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500. Reduce funds to reflect regular operating and contract efficiencies. Increase funds for a 3% provider rate increase to Child Caring Institutions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $103,323,507
$2,101,954
$273,003
($183,526)
$4,715 $435,693
$20,974
($1,544,403) $558,960
$104,990,877

Total Funds $104,178,507
$2,101,954
$273,003
($183,526)
$4,715 $435,693
$20,974
($1,544,403) $558,960
$105,845,877

31.2. Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by

holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective

services in appropriate settings.

Total Funds

$28,578,262

State Funds

$28,578,262

State General Funds

$28,578,262

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$27,425,062

$27,425,062

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$699,547

$699,547

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$358,036

$358,036

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($53,498)

($53,498)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,582

$1,582

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$144,815

$144,815

Provide funds for the ongoing costs of a new electronic audit tool.

$55,000

$55,000

Reduce funds to reflect regular operating and contract efficiencies.

($62,974)

($62,974)

Increase funds to provide a new benchmark for juvenile correctional officers (JCO1) at $40,040 to create parity with correctional officers.

$10,692

$10,692

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,578,262

$28,578,262

31.3. Secure Commitment (YDCs) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

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Total Funds

$102,116,861

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,848,345

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,848,345

State Funds

$99,268,516

State General Funds

$99,268,516

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$89,652,127

$92,500,472

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$2,025,950

$2,025,950

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$36,157

$36,157

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$117,143

$117,143

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($225,233)

($225,233)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$5,950

$5,950

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$1,544,277

$1,544,277

Provide funds for the ongoing costs associated with a new pilot

$0

$0

electronic grievance system in one Department of Juvenile Justice

Secure Commitment (YDC) facility and one Secure Detention (RYDC)

facility.(H:No)

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

$50,689

$50,689

Provide funds for the creation of new mobile labs at three Secure Commitment (YDC) facilities through the Technical College System of Georgia.

$600,000

$600,000

Provide funds for new body cameras.

$148,282

$148,282

Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.

$4,804,408

$4,804,408

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500.

$243,296

$243,296

Provide funds for a mandatory teacher step increase.

$37,440

$37,440

Reduce funds to reflect regular operating and contract efficiencies.

($392,100)

($392,100)

Increase funds to provide a new benchmark for juvenile correctional officers (JCO1) at $40,040 to create parity with correctional officers.

$620,130

$620,130

Amount appropriated in this Act

$99,268,516

$102,116,861

31.4. Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth

accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth

who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting

disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the

Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.

Total Funds

$160,187,596

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,138,357

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,138,357

State Funds

$157,049,239

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State General Funds

$157,049,239

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$140,322,880

$143,461,237

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$2,963,099

$2,963,099

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$51,997

$51,997

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$291,767

$291,767

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($352,976)

($352,976)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$9,091

$9,091

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$3,202,159

$3,202,159

Provide funds for new body cameras.

$427,346

$427,346

Provide funds for the ongoing costs associated with a new pilot

$0

$0

electronic grievance system in one Department of Juvenile Justice

Secure Commitment (YDC) facility and one Secure Detention (RYDC)

facility.(H:No)

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

$74,100

$74,100

Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.

$9,808,818

$9,808,818

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500.

$331,385

$331,385

Provide funds for a mandatory teacher step increase.

$79,560

$79,560

Reduce funds to reflect regular operating and contract efficiencies.

($1,607,759)

($1,607,759)

Increase funds to provide a new benchmark for juvenile correctional officers (JCO1) at $40,040 to create parity with correctional officers.

$1,447,772

$1,447,772

Amount appropriated in this Act

$157,049,239

$160,187,596

Section 32: Labor, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$54,060,312 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $4,292,769 $4,292,769 $8,578,260 $8,578,260

32.1. Departmental Administration (DOL)

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor

Market Information and Unemployment Insurance programs.

Total Funds

$20,014,994

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,314,069

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,314,069

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Other Funds

$3,957,769

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,957,769

State Funds

$1,743,156

State General Funds

$1,743,156

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,787,850

$20,059,688

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$5,306

$5,306

Transfer funds to Unemployment Insurance to align budget with expenditures.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,743,156

$20,014,994

32.2. Labor Market Information

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array

of information about the state's labor market.

Total Funds

$1,383,448

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,383,448

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,383,448

32.3. Unemployment Insurance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by

collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing

unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

Total Funds

$32,661,870

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,491,766

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,491,766

Other Funds

$335,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$335,000

State Funds

$6,835,104

State General Funds

$6,835,104

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,347,204

$32,173,970

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$29,695

$29,695

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,270)

($1,270)

Utilize existing funds ($1,950,000) and transfer funds from Departmental Administration ($50,000) and the Technical College System of Georgia ($409,475) to address appeals hearing case backlog and improve customer service. (Total Funds: $2,409,475)

$459,475

$459,475

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,835,104

$32,661,870

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Section 33: Law, Department of

Total Funds

$131,314,507

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,633,332

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,633,332

Other Funds

$80,048,040

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$80,048,040

State Funds

$47,633,135

State General Funds

$47,633,135

There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Law the sum of $500,000 of the moneys

collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is

appropriated for use by the Department of Law for consumer protection for all the purposes

for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.

33.1. Department of Law

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for

all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions

on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved.

Total Funds

$125,959,586

Other Funds

$80,048,040

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$80,048,040

State Funds

$45,911,546

State General Funds

$45,911,546

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$38,870,673

$118,918,713

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,187,433

$1,187,433

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$6,997

$6,997

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$116,191

$116,191

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$465,213

$465,213

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$3,225

$3,225

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$66,144

$66,144

Increase funds for the second phase of a merit-based retention initiative for attorney positions.

$3,188,286

$3,188,286

Provide funds for 11 positions for the Organized Retail Crime and Cyber Prosecution Unit.

$1,417,466

$1,417,466

Increase funds to expand the Gang Prosecution Unit to Columbus, Macon, and Savannah regions.

$822,411

$822,411

Transfer funds and two associated paralegal positions from the Environmental Protection Division to the Department of Law to align program budgets with operations.

$172,290

$172,290

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Reduce funds to reflect IT efficiencies. Amount appropriated in this Act

($404,783) $45,911,546

($404,783) $125,959,586

33.2. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification,

arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the

Medicaid Program.

Total Funds

$5,354,921

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,633,332

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,633,332

State Funds

$1,721,589

State General Funds

$1,721,589

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,607,601

$5,240,933

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$46,077

$46,077

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$5,134

$5,134

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$11,073

$11,073

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$569

$569

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$6,360

$6,360

Utilize existing funds ($16,867) and increase funds ($13,954) for the second phase of a merit-based retention initiative for attorney positions. (Total Funds: $30,821)

$44,775

$44,775

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,721,589

$5,354,921

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of

Total Funds

$348,191,647

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,726,663

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,726,663

Other Funds

$96,515,632

Agency Funds

$22,957,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$73,557,797

State Funds

$180,949,352

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

$14,679,767

Solid Waste Trust Funds

$7,866,886

State General Funds

$156,625,899

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$1,776,800

Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of

the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is

authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the

balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division

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for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

34.1. Coastal Resources

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental,

historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing

economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and

restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by

promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by

monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and

developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing

and maintaining artificial reefs.

Total Funds

$8,527,969

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,096,144

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,096,144

Other Funds

$107,925

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$107,925

State Funds

$3,323,900

State General Funds

$3,323,900

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,244,471

$8,448,540

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$91,557

$91,557

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$18,333

$18,333

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$971

$971

Reduce funds to reflect savings from eliminating landline phones.

($31,432)

($31,432)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,323,900

$8,527,969

34.2. Departmental Administration (DNR)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all

programs of the department.

Total Funds

$13,809,444

State Funds

$13,809,444

State General Funds

$13,809,444

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$13,281,136

$13,281,136

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$280,013

$280,013

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$57,650

$57,650

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$17,204

$17,204

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Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$171,737
$1,704 $13,809,444

$171,737
$1,704 $13,809,444

34.3. Environmental Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by

controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources

(including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring,

and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting,

managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction

strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank

program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining

operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating

and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to

manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield

remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to

monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by

managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and

certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

Total Funds

$120,437,773

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,694,911

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,694,911

Other Funds

$55,523,856

Agency Funds

$22,957,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,566,021

State Funds

$35,219,006

State General Funds

$35,219,006

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$33,958,338

$119,177,105

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$641,795

$641,795

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$168,017

$168,017

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$188,339

$188,339

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$68,851

$68,851

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$5,282

$5,282

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$10,057

$10,057

Transfer funds and two associated paralegal positions from the Environmental Protection Division to the Department of Law to align program budgets with operations.

($172,290)

($172,290)

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Increase funds for five additional positions to assist with agricultural water withdrawal permitting activities.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$350,617 $35,219,006

$350,617 $120,437,773

34.4. Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan

opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and outdoor recreation.

Total Funds

$30,138,943

State Funds

$30,138,943

State General Funds

$30,138,943

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$30,354,259

$30,354,259

Reduce funds for grants and benefits pursuant to HB 332 and HR 238 (2018 Session) to reflect FY 2023 collections.

($215,316)

($215,316)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,138,943

$30,138,943

34.5. Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of

abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for

Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related

operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to

reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

Total Funds

$14,679,767

State Funds

$14,679,767

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

$14,679,767

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$17,493,568

$17,493,568

Reduce funds for the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to reflect FY 2023 collections of Solid Waste Tipping Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

($2,813,801)

($2,813,801)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,679,767

$14,679,767

34.6. Law Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and

departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological,

and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon

request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

Total Funds

$37,022,344

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,751,293

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,751,293

Other Funds

$3,657

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,657

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State Funds

$34,267,394

State General Funds

$34,267,394

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$31,524,784

$34,279,734

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,030,503

$1,030,503

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$50,449

$50,449

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$4,286

$4,286

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$1,080,254

$1,080,254

Increase funds for six additional game warden positions.

$577,118

$577,118

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,267,394

$37,022,344

34.7. Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the

state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.

Total Funds

$51,802,550

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,204,029

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,204,029

Other Funds

$32,391,791

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,391,791

State Funds

$16,206,730

State General Funds

$16,206,730

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$15,305,955

$50,901,775

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$486,779

$486,779

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$2,537

$2,537

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,837)

($1,837)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$5,296

$5,296

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($55,000)

($55,000)

Provide funds for part-time staff pay adjustments to address recruitment and retention.

$458,000

$458,000

Provide funds for travel expenses and per diem for members of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial Advisory Committee.

$5,000

$5,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,206,730

$51,802,550

34.8. Solid Waste Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid

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waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

Total Funds

$7,866,886

State Funds

$7,866,886

Solid Waste Trust Funds

$7,866,886

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

Increase funds for the Solid Waste Trust Fund to reflect FY 2023 collections of Scrap Tire Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

$200,250

$200,250

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,866,886

$7,866,886

34.9. Wildlife Resources

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation

of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and

endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal

commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to

license hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

Total Funds

$63,905,971

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,980,286

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,980,286

Other Funds

$8,488,403

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,488,403

State Funds

$25,437,282

State General Funds

$23,660,482

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$1,776,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$23,691,579

$62,160,268

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$705,262

$705,262

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$73,663

$73,663

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,621)

($1,621)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$4,374

$4,374

Increase funds for a training coordinator position in the Wildlife

$152,995

$152,995

Resources Division to standardize division training.

Replace state general funds with federal funds for two program manager

($118,157)

($118,157)

positions.

Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies from consolidating hunting and fishing regulations.

($101,725)

($101,725)

Increase funds for the Wildlife Endowment Trust Fund to reflect FY 2023 collections of Lifetime Sportsman's License revenues pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

$73,395

$73,395

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Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($298,210) for fish hatchery renovations for the conservation and management of fisheries resources.(G:Yes)(H:Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($100,000) for fish hatchery renovations for the conservation and management of fisheries resources.) Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($259,307) to expand access to the Deer Management Assistance Program for the conservation and management of wildlife resources.(G:Yes)(H:No) Provide funds for personal services related to fish hatcheries for the conservation and management of fisheries resources. Provide funds to expand access to the Deer Management Assistance Program for conservation and management of wildlife resources. Increase funds for processing of venison donations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0
$0 $198,210 $259,307 $500,000 $25,437,282

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$0 $198,210 $259,307 $500,000 $63,905,971

Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$21,303,363 $21,303,363 $21,303,363

35.1. Board Administration (SBPP)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the

agency.

Total Funds

$2,417,915

State Funds

$2,417,915

State General Funds

$2,417,915

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,352,443

$2,352,443

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$51,714

$51,714

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$550

$550

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$10,058

$10,058

Increase funds for training software.

$3,150

$3,150

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,417,915

$2,417,915

35.2. Clemency Decisions
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact release matters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process by

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reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific

criteria.

Total Funds

$18,282,969

State Funds

$18,282,969

State General Funds

$18,282,969

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$16,793,391

$16,793,391

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$530,859

$530,859

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$13,418

$13,418

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$203,497

$203,497

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,160

$1,160

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$256,456

$256,456

Increase funds for three criminal investigator positions and one hearing examiner position.

$425,865

$425,865

Increase funds for one Georgia Crime Information Center terminal operator position.

$58,323

$58,323

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,282,969

$18,282,969

35.3. Victim Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in

offender status or placement, conduct outreach and information gathering from victims

during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to

the state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.

Total Funds

$602,479

State Funds

$602,479

State General Funds

$602,479

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$582,334

$582,334

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$20,145

$20,145

Amount appropriated in this Act

$602,479

$602,479

Section 36: State Properties Commission Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

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36.1. State Properties Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state

buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state-owned and leased real

property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and

to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

Total Funds

$2,400,000

Other Funds

$2,400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,400,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

36.2. Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

Recognize an increase in rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. (Total Funds: $10,526,820)(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$117,062,603 $170,762 $170,762
$33,340,000 $33,340,000 $83,551,841 $83,551,841

37.1. Public Defender Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital

Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, Central Office, and the administration of

the Conflict Division.

Total Funds

$11,284,841

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

Other Funds

$1,840,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,840,000

State Funds

$9,439,841

State General Funds

$9,439,841

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.(H:No) Reduce funds to reflect savings from the consolidation of positions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $9,151,686
$257,958
$13,619
$210,928
$0
($194,350) $9,439,841

Total Funds $10,996,686
$257,958
$13,619
$210,928
$0
($194,350) $11,284,841

37.2. Public Defenders

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal

representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private interests, to

indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing

for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in

cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit public defender has a conflict of interest.

Total Funds

$105,777,762

Federal Funds and Grants

$165,762

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$165,762

Other Funds

$31,500,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,500,000

State Funds

$74,112,000

State General Funds

$74,112,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$69,913,653

$101,579,415

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,794,791

$1,794,791

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$948

$948

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($30,576)

($30,576)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$12,163

$12,163

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.(H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for the equalization of Circuit Public Defender salaries to District Attorney salaries per O.C.G.A. 17-12-25.1. et seq.

$670,449

$670,449

Annualize three assistant public defender positions in Atlantic, Coweta, and Dougherty Judicial Circuits.

$365,243

$365,243

Increase funds for three additional assistant public defender positions for new judgeships in Douglas, Houston, and Tifton Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2025.

$211,169

$211,169

Increase funds for seven attorney positions at the Atlanta Judicial Circuit.

$431,795

$431,795

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Increase funds for Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit contract. Increase funds for the creation of an Alternate Defender Office in Brunswick to address high conflict case demand. Increase funds for rent for alternate public defender regional offices. Collaborate with the Prosecuting Attorneys to establish and maintain a unified pay scale between assistant district attorneys and public defenders and report findings to House and Senate Appropriations Committees by July 1, 2024.(H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$204,936 $408,135 $129,294
$0
$74,112,000

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$204,936 $408,135 $129,294
$0
$105,777,762

Section 38: Public Health, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.991)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds

$832,332,210 $392,631,491 $16,862,765
$3,126,552
$20,341,394
$352,300,780 $10,776,819
$561,134 $10,215,685 $428,923,900 $1,848,188 $396,983,445 $13,864,327 $16,227,940

38.1. Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote

the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies,

tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

Total Funds

$57,263,391

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,798,036

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$231,739

93.994)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block

$20,341,394

Grant (CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,224,903

Other Funds

$695,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$695,000

State Funds

$24,770,355

State General Funds

$17,873,781

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,896,574

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$22,945,574

$55,438,610

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$109,811

$109,811

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for

$10,448

$10,448

the Georgia Technology Authority.

Provide funds to expand the visiting hematologist program.

$908,522

$908,522

Increase funds for outreach and breast cancer screening services.

$796,000

$796,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,770,355

$57,263,391

38.2. Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-

income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.

Total Funds

$7,661,199

Federal Funds and Grants

$945,342

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$945,342

93.991)

State Funds

$6,715,857

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,715,857

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,689,810

$7,635,152

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$24,601

$24,601

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,446

$1,446

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,715,857

$7,661,199

38.3. Departmental Administration (DPH)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all

departmental programs.

Total Funds

$38,619,150

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,664,750

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$646,125

93.991)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,018,625

Other Funds

$1,750,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,750,000

State Funds

$32,204,400

State General Funds

$32,072,605

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees. Restore funds for the Clayton County district health director position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $29,263,628
$924,578
$38,883
$1,046,670
$52,571
$479,724
($6,295) $80,873
$323,768 $32,204,400

Total Funds $35,678,378
$924,578
$38,883
$1,046,670
$52,571
$479,724
($6,295) $80,873
$323,768 $38,619,150

38.4. Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism,

and other emergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.

Total Funds

$42,035,819

Federal Funds and Grants

$32,213,086

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$623,949

93.994)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,589,137

Other Funds

$435,983

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$435,983

State Funds

$9,386,750

State General Funds

$9,386,750

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,459,048

$40,108,117

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$176,543

$176,543

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

($150)

($150)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$9,875

$9,875

Provide funds for personnel, rent, and operating costs for the multi-

$1,741,434

$1,741,434

agency receipt, stage, and storage warehouse facility for emergency

preparedness.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,386,750

$42,035,819

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38.5. Epidemiology

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to

disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

Total Funds

$17,851,227

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,259,338

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,259,338

State Funds

$8,591,889

State General Funds

$8,471,788

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$120,101

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,326,337

$16,585,675

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$102,328

$102,328

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$824

$824

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$36,257

$36,257

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

$1,684

$1,684

Increase funds for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances.

$765,528

$765,528

Provide funds for the Georgia Poison Center.

$358,931

$358,931

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,591,889

$17,851,227

38.6. Immunization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation,

training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

Total Funds

$18,124,495

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,975,391

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,975,391

Other Funds

$4,649,702

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,649,702

State Funds

$2,499,402

State General Funds

$2,499,402

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,459,847

$18,084,940

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$27,396

$27,396

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$12,159

$12,159

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,499,402

$18,124,495

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38.7. Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later

life by providing comprehensive health services to infants and children.

Total Funds

$60,755,104

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,967,419

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$8,614,470

93.994)

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$509,106

93.991)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$21,843,843

Other Funds

$85,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$85,000

State Funds

$29,702,685

State General Funds

$29,702,685

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$27,465,227

$58,517,646

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$37,721

$37,721

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$3,501

$3,501

Utilize existing funds ($685,903) and increase funds to expand the pilot to provide home visiting in at-risk and underserved rural communities during pregnancy and early childhood to improve birth outcomes, reduce preterm deliveries, and decrease infant and maternal mortality. (Total Funds: $1,000,000)(H:Utilize existing funds ($685,903) and increase funds to expand the pilot to provide home visiting in at-risk and underserved rural communities during pregnancy and early childhood to improve birth outcomes, reduce preterm deliveries, and decrease infant and maternal mortality. (Total Funds: $1,752,000))

$1,752,000

$1,752,000

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

($12,232)

($12,232)

Provide funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers in the Babies Can't Wait program.

$456,468

$456,468

Utilize existing funds ($118,939) for one epidemiologist position for surveillance and data analysis for the Low THC Oil Registry program.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,702,685

$60,755,104

38.8. Infant and Child Health Promotion

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote

health and nutrition for infants and children.

Total Funds

$232,696,544

Federal Funds and Grants

$216,117,023

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$7,392,607

93.994)

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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$625,445

93.991)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$208,098,971

State Funds

$16,579,521

State General Funds

$16,579,521

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$15,496,541

$231,613,564

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$90,425

$90,425

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$13,916

$13,916

Increase funds for newborn screening to include two additional disorders that have been approved by the Georgia Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.

$978,639

$978,639

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,579,521

$232,696,544

38.9. Infectious Disease Control

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of

HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

Total Funds

$100,517,806

Federal Funds and Grants

$54,622,682

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$54,622,682

State Funds

$45,895,124

State General Funds

$45,895,124

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$45,305,157

$99,927,839

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$380,532

$380,532

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$58,824

$58,824

Provide funds for one congenital syphilis and HIV case manager position to link cases identified during pregnancy and delivery to testing and treatment resources.

$150,611

$150,611

Amount appropriated in this Act

$45,895,124

$100,517,806

38.10. Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards,

as well as providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service

establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

Total Funds

$10,715,842

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,068,424

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA

$400,534

93.991)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$667,890

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Other Funds

$561,134

Agency Funds

$561,134

State Funds

$9,086,284

State General Funds

$9,086,284

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,138,976

$10,768,534

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$173,512

$173,512

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$8,870

$8,870

Eliminate one-time funds for lead inspection start-up costs and testing machines.

($235,074)

($235,074)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,086,284

$10,715,842

38.11. Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county

boards of health delivering local public health services.

Total Funds

$212,126,713

Other Funds

$1,800,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,800,000

State Funds

$210,326,713

State General Funds

$210,326,713

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$197,519,328

$199,319,328

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$12,874,359

$12,874,359

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$287,409

$287,409

Reduce funds for telehealth equipment.

($354,383)

($354,383)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$210,326,713

$212,126,713

38.12. Vital Records

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the

public in a timely manner vital records and associated documents.

Total Funds

$5,878,899

Other Funds

$800,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$800,000

State Funds

$5,078,899

State General Funds

$5,078,899

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,877,699

$5,677,699

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Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$129,979 $198
$71,023 $5,078,899

$129,979 $198
$71,023 $5,878,899

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

38.13. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund

to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have

survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

Total Funds

$1,848,188

State Funds

$1,848,188

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,848,188

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

Reduce funds to reflect FY 2023 collections of fines relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-21-150.

($65,585)

($65,585)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,848,188

$1,848,188

38.14. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a

trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct

patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the

flow of funds for system improvement.

Total Funds

$26,237,833

State Funds

$26,237,833

State General Funds

$10,009,893

Trauma Care Trust Funds

$16,227,940

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$22,144,775

$22,144,775

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$21,556

$21,556

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for Trauma Care Network Trust Funds to reflect FY 2023

$1,139,434

$1,139,434

Super Speeder Collections pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

Increase funds to reflect FY 2023 drivers license reinstatement fee collections.

$432,068

$432,068

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Provide funds to initiate a multi-year plan to stabilize the trauma network.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,500,000 $26,237,833

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$2,500,000 $26,237,833

Section 39: Public Safety, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$316,037,989 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $13,093,402 $13,093,402 $255,470,175 $255,470,175 $12,778,846 $12,778,846

39.1. Aviation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and

rescue missions and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State

of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial

surveillance and observation.

Total Funds

$5,121,513

State Funds

$5,121,513

State General Funds

$5,121,513

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,743,331

$4,743,331

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$101,458

$101,458

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$18,265

$18,265

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$37,781

$37,781

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$256

$256

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$85,483

$85,483

Increase funds to provide aviation pilot in-grade promotions.

$39,668

$39,668

Increase funds for aircraft fuel for local assistance requests.

$95,271

$95,271

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,121,513

$5,121,513

39.2. Capitol Police Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and

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provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the

Capitol.

Total Funds

$9,612,660

Intra-State Government Transfers

$9,612,660

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$9,612,660

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,207,583

$9,612,660

Replace $1,207,583 in state general funds with GBA rental payments.

($1,207,583)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$9,612,660

39.3. Departmental Administration (DPS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all

programs of the department and administratively attached agencies.

Total Funds

$10,585,187

Other Funds

$3,510

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,510

State Funds

$10,581,677

State General Funds

$10,581,677

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,877,495

$9,881,005

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$308,414

$308,414

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$53,098

$53,098

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$60,583

$60,583

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$927

$927

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$20,114

$20,114

Increase funds for one additional IT Help Desk position.

$80,097

$80,097

Increase funds to offset crash report costs.

$125,000

$125,000

Transfer funds from the Field Offices and Services ($33,902), Motor Carrier Compliance ($19,032), and Office of Public Safety Officer Support ($3,015) programs to the Departmental Administration program for agency copier and associated expenses. (Total Funds: $55,949)

$55,949

$55,949

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,581,677

$10,585,187

39.4. Field Offices and Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

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Total Funds

$164,803,505

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,494,501

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,494,501

Other Funds

$673,900

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$673,900

State Funds

$161,259,318

State General Funds

$161,259,318

Intra-State Government Transfers

$375,786

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$375,786

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$151,709,975

$155,254,162

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$4,275,670

$4,275,670

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$521,219

$521,219

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,076,819

$1,076,819

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$11,035

$11,035

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$3,937,253

$3,937,253

Increase funds for personal service expense to reflect previously vacant law enforcement officer positions.

$453,600

$453,600

Increase funds to implement dispatcher career path promotions.

$1,132,501

$1,132,501

Increase funds for aircraft fuel for local assistance requests.(H:No; Transfer funds for aircraft fuel for local assistance requests to the Aviation program.)

$0

$0

Eliminate one-time funds for the Buckhead Post.

($1,250,000)

($1,250,000)

Eliminate one-time funds for equipment and furnishings for the Jekyll Island Post.

($150,000)

($150,000)

Transfer funds from Department of Public Safety to Georgia Bureau of Investigation for two watchdesk analyst positions.

($167,352)

($167,352)

Transfer funds from the Field Offices and Services program to the Departmental Administration program for agency copier and associated expenses.

($33,902)

($33,902)

Reduce one-time funds for Regional K-9 Taskforce to reflect the purchase of 20 K-9s in the FY 2024 budget (HB 19, 2023 Session).

($257,500)

($257,500)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$161,259,318

$164,803,505

39.5. Law Enforcement Training

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training of State Troopers through

Georgia State Patrol trooper schools.

Total Funds

$9,786,381

State Funds

$9,786,381

State General Funds

$9,786,381

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers. Increase funds for additional 35 trooper school graduates.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $7,621,336
$94,846
$159,370
$53,654
$584 $286,620
$1,569,971 $9,786,381

Total Funds $7,621,336
$94,846
$159,370
$53,654
$584 $286,620
$1,569,971 $9,786,381

39.6. Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and

enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws for

commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods

movers, all buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy

Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$45,678,644

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,348,744

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,348,744

Other Funds

$10,761,804

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,761,804

State Funds

$23,197,173

State General Funds

$23,197,173

Intra-State Government Transfers

$370,923

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$370,923

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$18,763,296

$41,244,767

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$351,531

$351,531

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$89,298

$89,298

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$218,666

$218,666

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$2,450

$2,450

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$1,196,764

$1,196,764

Increase funds for ongoing maintenance of the weigh-in-motion monitoring system.

$2,594,200

$2,594,200

Transfer funds from the Motor Carrier Compliance program to the Departmental Administration program for agency copier and associated expenses.

($19,032)

($19,032)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,197,173

$45,678,644

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39.7. Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical

incident support services to requesting local and state public entities that employ public

safety officers.

Total Funds

$2,104,013

State Funds

$2,104,013

State General Funds

$2,104,013

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,512,332

$1,512,332

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$53,268

$53,268

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$208

$208

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$8,664

$8,664

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$40,227

$40,227

Increase funds for one additional Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS).

$30,000

$30,000

Increase funds for additional training for volunteer peer support workers.

$30,000

$30,000

Provide funds for two additional social workers and two additional peer support workers.

$432,329

$432,329

Transfer funds from the Office of Public Safety Officer Support program to the Departmental Administration program for agency copier and associated expenses.

($3,015)

($3,015)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,104,013

$2,104,013

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

39.8. Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent,

and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire-safe

environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service

training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

Total Funds

$1,853,034

State Funds

$1,853,034

State General Funds

$1,853,034

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,588,873

$1,588,873

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$42,501

$42,501

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,492

$1,492

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Provide funds for one additional safety and compliance specialist and associated travel for the creation of a new testing region.(H:Provide funds for two additional safety and compliance specialists and associated travel for the creation of new testing regions.) Reduce funds for operating efficiencies.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$227,568

$227,568

($7,400) $1,853,034

($7,400) $1,853,034

39.9. Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement

community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law

enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all

requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation

of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining

officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

Total Funds

$6,384,249

State Funds

$6,384,249

State General Funds

$6,384,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,523,783

$5,523,783

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$161,953

$161,953

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

($2,310)

($2,310)

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$28,717

$28,717

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$135,767

$135,767

Increase funds for the Georgia POST Resiliency Program previously

$0

$0

funded through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Law

Enforcement Training Grant.(H:No; Reduce funds and move resiliency

training program to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.)

Provide funds for one curriculum auditor.

$118,891

$118,891

Provide funds for one Investigations Division deputy director.

$127,028

$127,028

Increase funds for system maintenance support for an online gang and

$0

$0

human trafficking training system.(H:No)

Provide additional funds for Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police sponsored training ($80,972) and Sheriffs' Training Academy ($119,028).

$200,000

$200,000

Increase funds to provide a $2,000 salary adjustment for law enforcement officers not included in HB 19 (2023 Session) to reduce turnover and increase retention.

$90,420

$90,420

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,384,249

$6,384,249

39.10. Georgia Public Safety Training Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that

results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.

Total Funds

$35,995,993

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,061,179

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,061,179

Other Funds

$1,492,086

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,492,086

State Funds

$31,514,061

State General Funds

$31,514,061

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,928,667

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,928,667

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$21,250,180

$25,732,112

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$634,306

$634,306

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$45,092

$45,092

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$63,165

$63,165

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,728

$1,728

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$764,320

$764,320

Increase funds for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$28,831

$28,831

Increase funds for one mechanic position, one curriculum specialist position, and one instructor development position.

$321,112

$321,112

Increase funds for rent at the Pickens Academy location.

$15,000

$15,000

Increase funds for a board approved director raise.

$20,030

$20,030

Increase funds for additional staff and operational needs to increase Basic Law Enforcement training hours.

$6,262,417

$6,262,417

Transfer funds from Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for School Resource Officer and De-escalation training.

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Increase funds for pest control and fire emergency monitoring system for campus.

$28,474

$28,474

Reduce funds for a vacant instructor position.

($62,502)

($62,502)

Increase funds for annual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for dispatchers.

$291,908

$291,908

Increase funds for three positions and travel costs to provide resiliency training state-wide to law enforcement, firefighters, and 911 dispatchers.

$600,000

$600,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,514,061

$35,995,993

39.11. Office of Highway Safety

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety

issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and

fatalities on Georgia roadways.

Total Funds

$21,182,937

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,791,142

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,791,142

Other Funds

$162,102

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$162,102

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State Funds

$738,883

State General Funds

$738,883

Intra-State Government Transfers

$490,810

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$490,810

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$677,637

$21,121,691

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$18,651

$18,651

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$21,806

$21,806

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$16,297

$16,297

Utilize existing funds ($65,092) and increase funds ($4,492) for one community engagement coordinator and associated travel. (Total Funds: $69,584)

$4,492

$4,492

Amount appropriated in this Act

$738,883

$21,182,937

39.12. Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education grant

scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy driver's education requirements

and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,929,873

State Funds

$2,929,873

State General Funds

$2,929,873

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,920,678

$2,920,678

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$9,195

$9,195

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,929,873

$2,929,873

Section 40: Public Service Commission Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$14,050,994 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $12,819,894 $12,819,894

40.1. Commission Administration (PSC)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in

achieving the agency's goals.

Total Funds

$1,993,791

State Funds

$1,993,791

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State General Funds

$1,993,791

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,949,732

$1,949,732

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$52,928

$52,928

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$5,309

$5,309

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$14,010

$14,010

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$19,652

$19,652

Transfer funds to Facility Protection to align budget with expenditures.

($47,840)

($47,840)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,993,791

$1,993,791

40.2. Facility Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations

pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and

inspections.

Total Funds

$3,045,092

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,231,100

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,231,100

State Funds

$1,813,992

State General Funds

$1,813,992

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,551,202

$2,782,302

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$50,734

$50,734

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$11,632

$11,632

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$19,187

$19,187

Utilize existing funds ($63,726), transfer funds from Facility Protection ($47,840), and increase funds for two additional investigators for the Call Before You Dig program. (Total Funds: $191,952)

$128,226

$128,226

Increase funds for state share of one additional pipeline safety inspector position.

$53,011

$53,011

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,813,992

$3,045,092

40.3. Utilities Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of

electric, natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric

and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and

education, and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Total Funds

$9,012,111

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State Funds

$9,012,111

State General Funds

$9,012,111

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,371,690

$8,371,690

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$242,975

$242,975

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$30,823

$30,823

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$72,400

$72,400

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$251,267

$251,267

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,306

$1,306

Provide funds for audit of universal access fund contributors.

$25,000

$25,000

Provide funds for per diem rate increase.

$16,650

$16,650

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,012,111

$9,012,111

Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds State General Funds

$9,714,648,977 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $3,212,198,116
$692,038 $1,275,951,296 $3,384,911,871 $3,384,911,871

41.1. Agricultural Experiment Station

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new

product development, food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global

competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

Total Funds

$121,175,318

Federal Funds and Grants

$38,250,210

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$38,250,210

Other Funds

$28,511,900

Agency Funds

$8,506,900

Research Funds

$20,005,000

State Funds

$54,413,208

State General Funds

$54,413,208

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$53,340,515

$120,102,625

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Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$617,446 $138,527
$316,720 $54,413,208

$617,446 $138,527
$316,720 $121,175,318

41.2. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease

research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety

of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion

animals.

Total Funds

$7,247,766

Federal Funds and Grants

$605,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$605,000

Other Funds

$6,642,766

Agency Funds

$6,487,766

Research Funds

$155,000

41.3. Cooperative Extension Service

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs,

and outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer

sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

Total Funds

$85,878,828

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,361,094

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,361,094

Other Funds

$22,707,707

Agency Funds

$13,865,707

Research Funds

$8,842,000

State Funds

$50,810,027

State General Funds

$50,810,027

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$49,552,824

$84,621,625

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,078,332

$1,078,332

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$177,971

$177,971

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$900

$900

Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,810,027

$85,878,828

41.4. Enterprise Innovation Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business practices and technology-driven

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economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance

programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

Total Funds

$28,505,598

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,500,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,500,000

Other Funds

$6,000,000

Agency Funds

$6,000,000

State Funds

$13,005,598

State General Funds

$13,005,598

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$12,647,809

$28,147,809

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$229,541

$229,541

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$74,117

$74,117

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$54,131

$54,131

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,005,598

$28,505,598

41.5. Forestry Cooperative Extension

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support

instruction and outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and

other natural resources.

Total Funds

$1,904,894

Federal Funds and Grants

$450,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$450,000

Other Funds

$346,988

Agency Funds

$271,000

Research Funds

$75,988

State Funds

$1,107,906

State General Funds

$1,107,906

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,079,636

$1,876,624

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$25,363

$25,363

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$2,907

$2,907

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,107,906

$1,904,894

41.6. Forestry Research Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest

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landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal

regulations.

Total Funds

$15,729,667

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,169,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,169,000

Other Funds

$8,310,243

Agency Funds

$2,479,243

Research Funds

$5,831,000

State Funds

$3,250,424

State General Funds

$3,250,424

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,190,344

$15,669,587

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$50,851

$50,851

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$8,182

$8,182

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$1,047

$1,047

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,250,424

$15,729,667

41.7. Georgia Archives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and

interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with

adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records

Center.

Total Funds

$5,496,043

Other Funds

$955,154

Agency Funds

$263,116

Records Center Storage Fee

$692,038

State Funds

$4,540,889

State General Funds

$4,540,889

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,464,213

$5,419,367

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$36,002

$36,002

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$5,503

$5,503

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$34,246

$34,246

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$925

$925

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,540,889

$5,496,043

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41.8. Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for

private and public industries through unique education, training, research, and practical

applications.

Total Funds

$4,654,981

Other Funds

$2,223,468

Agency Funds

$2,223,468

State Funds

$2,431,513

State General Funds

$2,431,513

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,327,175

$4,550,643

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$73,107

$73,107

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$10,618

$10,618

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$20,613

$20,613

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,431,513

$4,654,981

41.9. Georgia Research Alliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization

capacity in public and private universities in Georgia to launch new companies and create

jobs.

Total Funds

$5,128,082

State Funds

$5,128,082

State General Funds

$5,128,082

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,110,865

$5,110,865

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$15,412

$15,412

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$1,805

$1,805

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,128,082

$5,128,082

41.10. Georgia Tech Research Institute

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and

research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific,

engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and

safety in Georgia.

Total Funds

$848,510,130

Federal Funds and Grants

$525,422,777

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$525,422,777

Other Funds

$315,937,315

Research Funds

$315,937,315

State Funds

$7,150,038

State General Funds

$7,150,038

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,037,113

$848,397,205

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$89,607

$89,607

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$6,364

$6,364

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$16,954

$16,954

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,150,038

$848,510,130

41.11. Marine Institute

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes

involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities

for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

Total Funds

$1,757,957

Federal Funds and Grants

$296,648

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$296,648

Other Funds

$302,183

Agency Funds

$156,183

Research Funds

$146,000

State Funds

$1,159,126

State General Funds

$1,159,126

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,126,088

$1,724,919

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$28,944

$28,944

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$4,094

$4,094

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,159,126

$1,757,957

41.12. Marine Resources Extension Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to

enhance coastal environmental and economic sustainability.

Total Funds

$3,472,529

Other Funds

$1,700,000

Agency Funds

$740,000

Research Funds

$960,000

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State Funds

$1,772,529

State General Funds

$1,772,529

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,723,494

$3,423,494

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$42,473

$42,473

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$6,562

$6,562

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,772,529

$3,472,529

41.13. Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including

ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

Total Funds

$46,036,856

State Funds

$46,036,856

State General Funds

$46,036,856

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$44,525,290

$44,525,290

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$1,311,566

$1,311,566

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds to expand the current partnership with Clark Atlanta University for prostate cancer research.

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$46,036,856

$46,036,856

41.14. Public Libraries

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library

Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that facilitate access to information for

all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

Total Funds

$55,551,753

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,651,513

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,651,513

State Funds

$49,900,240

State General Funds

$49,900,240

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$46,886,944

$52,538,457

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$1,193,864

$1,193,864

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$176,811

$176,811

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for the public libraries' formula based on an increase in the state population. Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees from $843 to $1,093.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,562 $209,954 $177,605 $1,246,500
$49,900,240

$8,562 $209,954 $177,605 $1,246,500
$55,551,753

41.15. Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education

initiatives that require funding beyond what is provided by formula.

Total Funds

$36,030,530

State Funds

$36,030,530

State General Funds

$36,030,530

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$39,988,670

$39,988,670

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$442,984

$442,984

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$45,243

$45,243

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($2,188,571)

($2,188,571)

Eliminate one-time funds for music industry archiving at the University of Georgia.

($5,200,000)

($5,200,000)

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$134,143

$134,143

Increase funds for Middle Georgia Aviation to support increased enrollment.

$804,061

$804,061

Increase funds for projects at the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation.

$500,000

$500,000

Provide funds to establish the David Ralston Center for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities at the University of Georgia to build the workforce of professionals and provide a clearinghouse for research.

$1,504,000

$1,504,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,030,530

$36,030,530

41.16. Regents Central Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to

institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern

Regional Education Board.

Total Funds

$11,682,898

Other Funds

$350,000

Agency Funds

$350,000

State Funds

$11,332,898

State General Funds

$11,332,898

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,991,274

$11,341,274

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$116,869

$116,869

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase

$13,227

$13,227

in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to

20.78%.

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for

$193,978

$193,978

additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$17,550

$17,550

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,332,898

$11,682,898

41.17. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs

regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.

Total Funds

$7,617,319

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,392,407

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,392,407

Other Funds

$2,009,390

Agency Funds

$1,551,177

Research Funds

$458,213

State Funds

$3,215,522

State General Funds

$3,215,522

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,150,314

$7,552,111

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$62,435

$62,435

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$2,773

$2,773

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,215,522

$7,617,319

41.18. Teaching

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for

annual allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to

establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

Total Funds

$8,368,352,585

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,241,597,007

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,241,597,007

Other Funds

$4,062,744,336

Agency Funds

$3,140,303,556

Research Funds

$922,440,780

State Funds

$3,064,011,242

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State General Funds

$3,064,011,242

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,868,895,190 $8,173,236,533

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$91,813,260

$91,813,260

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$7,676,694

$7,676,694

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,180,277

$1,180,277

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,941,550

$1,941,550

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$246,882

$246,882

Increase funds to reflect a 0.8% decrease in enrollment with an increase in higher cost program areas ($2,256,373) and 0.2% increase in square footage ($658,999).

$2,915,372

$2,915,372

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$22,431,361

$22,431,361

Restore FY 2024 formula funds.

$66,000,000

$66,000,000

Adjust the debt service payback amount for a project at the Georgia Perimeter College.

$86,730

$86,730

Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land Grant match requirements.

$823,926

$823,926

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,064,011,242 $8,368,352,585

41.19. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the

University of Georgia on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to

Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease

research, surveillance, and intervention.

Total Funds

$6,582,499

Federal Funds and Grants

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

Other Funds

$1,100,000

Research Funds

$1,100,000

State Funds

$5,282,499

State General Funds

$5,282,499

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,168,289

$6,468,289

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$92,093

$92,093

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$13,917

$13,917

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$8,200

$8,200

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,282,499

$6,582,499

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41.20. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary

medicine students, support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and

companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

Total Funds

$29,591,855

Other Funds

$29,000,000

Agency Funds

$29,000,000

State Funds

$591,855

State General Funds

$591,855

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$571,250

$29,571,250

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$15,519

$15,519

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$3,735

$3,735

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$1,351

$1,351

Amount appropriated in this Act

$591,855

$29,591,855

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

41.21. Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to

present and future generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity

of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

Total Funds

$629,161

State Funds

$629,161

State General Funds

$629,161

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$614,133

$614,133

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$13,356

$13,356

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,375

$1,375

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$297

$297

Utilize existing funds ($264,500) for planning costs and exhibitions at

$0

$0

the Anne Frank Education Center.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$629,161

$629,161

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41.22. Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military

College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

Total Funds

$3,940,215

State Funds

$3,940,215

State General Funds

$3,940,215

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,849,591

$3,849,591

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$93,391

$93,391

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$1,020

$1,020

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($3,787)

($3,787)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,940,215

$3,940,215

41.23. Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for

grades kindergarten through twelve at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School.

Total Funds

$5,897,545

State Funds

$5,897,545

State General Funds

$5,897,545

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,631,535

$5,631,535

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$26,984

$26,984

Increase funds for enrollment, training, and experience.(H:Decrease funds for enrollment and training and experience based on enrollment decline and changed composition of teacher years of experience and certificate level.)

($58,752)

($58,752)

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.

$140,458

$140,458

Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

$112,320

$112,320

Provide funds for a school security grant.

$45,000

$45,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,897,545

$5,897,545

41.24. Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality

programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality

of their lives.

Total Funds

$13,273,968

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State Funds

$13,273,968

State General Funds

$13,273,968

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$12,998,363

$12,998,363

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$228,024

$228,024

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$340

$340

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$52,625

$52,625

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($5,766)

($5,766)

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$382

$382

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,273,968

$13,273,968

Section 42: Revenue, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Fireworks Trust Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$228,394,509 $1,058,059 $370,147
$687,912 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $225,088,779 $2,739,494 $221,915,502
$433,783

42.1. Departmental Administration (DOR)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the

State of Georgia and provide general support services to the operating programs of the

Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$14,314,782

State Funds

$14,314,782

State General Funds

$14,314,782

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$14,200,931

$14,200,931

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$308,565

$308,565

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$72,216

$72,216

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,232
$5,328
$471 ($281,961) $14,314,782

$9,232
$5,328
$471 ($281,961) $14,314,782

42.2. Forestland Protection Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland

conservation use property and qualified timberland property to counties, municipalities, and

school districts.

Total Funds

$39,073,494

State Funds

$39,073,494

State General Funds

$39,073,494

42.3. Industry Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale,

and consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.

Total Funds

$10,758,358

Federal Funds and Grants

$370,147

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block

$370,147

Grant (CFDA 93.959)

Other Funds

$485,887

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$485,887

State Funds

$9,902,324

State General Funds

$9,468,541

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,513,691

$10,369,725

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$233,785

$233,785

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$63,170

$63,170

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$4,701

$4,701

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$441

$441

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$186,052

$186,052

Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space.

($99,516)

($99,516)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,902,324

$10,758,358

42.4. Local Government Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed property unit.

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Total Funds

$7,711,502

Other Funds

$420,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$420,000

State Funds

$7,291,502

Fireworks Trust Funds

$2,739,494

State General Funds

$4,552,008

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,541,636

$7,961,636

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$116,448

$116,448

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$34,595

$34,595

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$4,296

$4,296

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$296

$296

Reduce funds for the Fireworks Trust Fund to reflect FY 2023

($405,769)

($405,769)

collections of Fireworks Excise Tax pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,291,502

$7,711,502

42.5. Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and

employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

Total Funds

$9,749,175

State Funds

$9,749,175

State General Funds

$9,749,175

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employee's Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$716,018

$716,018

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

42.6. Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by

maintaining title and registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness

for new title issuance.

Total Funds

$43,301,791

State Funds

$43,301,791

State General Funds

$43,301,791

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Increase funds to reflect a contract increase for motor vehicle registration and licensing. Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $39,055,613
$383,180
$555,877
$14,638
$809 $3,341,432
($49,758) $43,301,791

Total Funds $39,055,613
$383,180
$555,877
$14,638
$809 $3,341,432
($49,758) $43,301,791

42.7. Office of Special Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and

criminal activities involving department efforts; and conduct checkpoints in areas where

reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

Total Funds

$6,392,590

Federal Funds and Grants

$416,081

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$416,081

State Funds

$5,976,509

State General Funds

$5,976,509

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$5,897,079

$6,313,160

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$93,482

$93,482

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$36,315

$36,315

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$181

$181

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$185

$185

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$65,369

$65,369

Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space.

($116,102)

($116,102)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,976,509

$6,392,590

42.8. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and

collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$64,477,374

Other Funds

$1,341,784

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,341,784

State Funds

$63,135,590

State General Funds

$63,135,590

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$61,309,618

$62,651,402

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$1,412,457

$1,412,457

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$447,983

$447,983

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$48,847

$48,847

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$2,709

$2,709

Increase funds for six tax examiner positions to form an initial contact team to assist newly delinquent taxpayers.

$411,554

$411,554

Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space.

($497,578)

($497,578)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$63,135,590

$64,477,374

42.9. Tax Policy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax

assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board

of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

Total Funds

$4,856,425

State Funds

$4,856,425

State General Funds

$4,856,425

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,857,380

$4,857,380

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$128,521

$128,521

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$16,893

$16,893

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$2,751

$2,751

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$153

$153

Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space.

($149,273)

($149,273)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,856,425

$4,856,425

42.10. Taxpayer Services

Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed

in accordance with the law; that all returns are reviewed and taxpayer information is

recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and

motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

Total Funds

$27,759,018

Federal Funds and Grants

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$271,831

State Funds

$27,487,187

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State General Funds

$27,487,187

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$27,062,532

$27,334,363

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$588,493

$588,493

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$202,681

$202,681

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$23,650

$23,650

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,337

$1,337

Increase funds to raise hourly pay for part-time seasonal mail operations staff.

$72,900

$72,900

Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space.

($464,406)

($464,406)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,487,187

$27,759,018

Section 43: Secretary of State Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$43,673,479 $550,000 $550,000
$5,192,320 $5,192,320 $37,931,159 $37,931,159

43.1. Corporations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to

statutes; to issue certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the

public on all filed entities.

Total Funds

$4,611,820

Other Funds

$4,611,820

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,611,820

43.2. Elections

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the

Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services,

performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting

candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election,

voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

Total Funds

$11,393,891

Federal Funds and Grants

$550,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$550,000

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

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State Funds

$10,793,891

State General Funds

$10,793,891

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$7,870,966

$8,470,966

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$107,655

$107,655

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$5,035

$5,035

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$45,653

$45,653

Increase funds for rising postage costs.

$135,000

$135,000

Utilize existing funds ($550,000) and increase funds for one software engineer, one county elections operations auditor, one county elections operations audit manager, two voting systems specialists, and associated travel costs. (Total Funds: $679,582)

$129,582

$129,582

Provide funds for third-party ballot-text auditing technology.

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,793,891

$11,393,891

43.3. Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to

professional licenses, elections, and securities; to investigate complaints; and to conduct

inspections of applicants and existing license holders.

Total Funds

$4,374,758

State Funds

$4,374,758

State General Funds

$4,374,758

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,687,666

$3,687,666

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$131,677

$131,677

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$6,422

$6,422

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$27,784

$27,784

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$115,775

$115,775

Increase funds for four criminal investigators due to increased volume of elections and licensing board investigations.

$405,434

$405,434

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,374,758

$4,374,758

43.4. Office Administration (SOS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office

of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

Total Funds

$3,482,485

Other Funds

$5,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,500

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State Funds

$3,476,985

State General Funds

$3,476,985

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,333,041

$3,338,541

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$110,091

$110,091

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$3,861

$3,861

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$27,762

$27,762

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$2,230

$2,230

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,476,985

$3,482,485

43.5. Professional Licensing Boards

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by

supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.

Total Funds

$11,673,030

Other Funds

$400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$400,000

State Funds

$11,273,030

State General Funds

$11,273,030

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,810,088

$9,210,088

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$292,159

$292,159

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$17,704

$17,704

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$13,881

$13,881

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$2,395

$2,395

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$5,034

$5,034

Increase funds for 21 licensing technicians, one process improvement

$2,131,769

$2,131,769

analyst, one licensing and renewal assistant, two IT positions, one

administrative assistant, and one business analyst, as well as related

equipment and hourly temporary employees to address backlogs while onboarding new employees.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,273,030

$11,673,030

43.6. Securities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and

enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the

Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

Total Funds

$1,205,245

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Other Funds

$25,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,000

State Funds

$1,180,245

State General Funds

$1,180,245

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,142,611

$1,167,611

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$22,556

$22,556

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,175

$1,175

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$13,903

$13,903

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,180,245

$1,205,245

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

43.7. Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for

registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC

oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of

low THC oil use in Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,697,973

State Funds

$1,697,973

State General Funds

$1,697,973

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,573,399

$1,573,399

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$47,787

$47,787

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,387

$1,387

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$19,866

$19,866

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$500

$500

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary

$5,034

$5,034

enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

Provide funds for hearings conducted by the Office of State

$50,000

$50,000

Administrative Hearings.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,697,973

$1,697,973

43.8. Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for professional

engineers and land surveyors.

Total Funds

$1,361,143

State Funds

$1,361,143

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State General Funds

$1,361,143

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,032,895

$1,032,895

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$18,457

$18,457

Increase funds for two investigators, one analyst, and associated operating costs.

$309,791

$309,791

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,361,143

$1,361,143

43.9. Real Estate Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate

brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate

Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal Act.

Total Funds

$3,230,111

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$3,130,111

State General Funds

$3,130,111

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,052,930

$3,152,930

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$64,223

$64,223

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$11,946

$11,946

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,012

$1,012

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,130,111

$3,230,111

43.10. State Elections Board

Total Funds

$643,023

State Funds

$643,023

State General Funds

$643,023

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$513,018

$513,018

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$8,793

$8,793

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($25,000)

($25,000)

Increase funds for investigative operations.

$146,212

$146,212

Amount appropriated in this Act

$643,023

$643,023

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Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,170,394,026 $103,692 $103,692
$13,760,294 $478,028
$13,282,266 $1,156,210,040 $1,018,849,961
$137,360,079 $320,000 $320,000

44.1. Adult Learner High-Demand Field Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to assist adult learners complete degrees in high-

demand field.

Total Funds

$500,000

State Funds

$500,000

State General Funds

$500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

Provide funds to establish an adult learner scholarship program assisting Georgia residents of two years or more to complete their bachelor's degree in a high-demand field utilizing competency-based learning models or other such models designed to meet the needs of the working adult learner.

$500,000

$500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$500,000

$500,000

44.2. Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide financial aid to students with intellectual

and developmental disabilities who are currently enrolled in the Georgia Inclusive

Postsecondary Education program at a postsecondary institution in this state.

Total Funds

$2,600,000

State Funds

$2,600,000

State General Funds

$2,600,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$955,830

$955,830

Increase funds to meet projected need.

$1,644,170

$1,644,170

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

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44.3. Commission Administration (GSFC)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students

with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia

public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

Total Funds

$13,313,056

Federal Funds and Grants

$103,692

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$103,692

Other Funds

$1,804,005

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,804,005

State Funds

$11,085,359

Lottery Funds

$11,085,359

Intra-State Government Transfers

$320,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$320,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$10,784,999

$13,012,696

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$288,723

$288,723

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$4,154

$4,154

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$3,246

$3,246

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$4,237

$4,237

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,085,359

$13,313,056

44.4. Dual Enrollment

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary

study at approved public and private postsecondary institutions, while receiving dual high

school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

Total Funds

$91,295,437

State Funds

$91,295,437

State General Funds

$91,295,437

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$76,205,744

$76,205,744

Increase funds to meet projected enrollment.

$15,089,693

$15,089,693

Amount appropriated in this Act

$91,295,437

$91,295,437

44.5. Engineer Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia

residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain

those students as engineers in the State.

Total Funds

$1,260,000

State Funds

$1,260,000

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State General Funds

$1,260,000

44.6. Georgia Military College Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full

scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National

Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,082,916

State Funds

$1,082,916

State General Funds

$1,082,916

44.7. HERO Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to

members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat

zones and the spouses and children of such members.

Total Funds

$330,000

State Funds

$330,000

State General Funds

$330,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$630,000

$630,000

Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$330,000

$330,000

44.8. HOPE Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a

diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$59,871,498

State Funds

$59,871,498

Lottery Funds

$59,871,498

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$80,603,880

$80,603,880

Reduce funds provided to reflect expected program expenditure.

($20,732,382)

($20,732,382)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$59,871,498

$59,871,498

44.9. HOPE High School Equivalency Exam

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency

Exam recipients to pursue education beyond the high school level at an eligible

postsecondary institution located in Georgia.

Total Funds

$500,000

State Funds

$500,000

Lottery Funds

$500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Reduce funds provided to reflect expected program expenditure. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,345,510 ($845,510)
$500,000

Total Funds $1,345,510 ($845,510)
$500,000

44.10. HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students

seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary

institution.

Total Funds

$74,782,841

State Funds

$74,782,841

Lottery Funds

$74,782,841

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$91,218,629

$91,218,629

Reduce funds provided to reflect expected program expenditures at a HOPE Private Award rate at $2,496 and a HOPE Zell Private Award rate at $2,985.

($16,435,788)

($16,435,788)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$74,782,841

$74,782,841

44.11. HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students

seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$862,610,263

State Funds

$862,610,263

Lottery Funds

$862,610,263

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$874,902,233

$874,902,233

Reduce funds to reflect expected program expenditures at a 100% factor ($12,291,970) rate.

($12,291,970)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$862,610,263

$862,610,263

44.12. College Completion Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide needs-based financial aid to eligible

students to complete remaining credential credit requirements.

Total Funds

$10,000,000

State Funds

$10,000,000

Lottery Funds

$10,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$12,000,000

$12,000,000

Reduce funds for College Completion Grants.

($2,000,000)

($2,000,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

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44.13. Low Interest Loans

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to

assist with the affordability of a college or technical college education, encourage timely

persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan

recipients to work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in

certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide loans

for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$20,000,000

Reduce funds and eliminate program to reflect cessation of further loan originations.

$0

($20,000,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

44.14. North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full

scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia, thereby strengthening Georgia's

Army National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$3,037,740

State Funds

$3,037,740

State General Funds

$3,037,740

44.15. North Georgia ROTC Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-

repayable financial assistance to attend the University of North Georgia and to participate

in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

Total Funds

$1,113,750

State Funds

$1,113,750

State General Funds

$1,113,750

44.16. Public Safety Memorial Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the

children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and

prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$540,000

State Funds

$540,000

State General Funds

$540,000

44.17. REACH Georgia Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program,

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which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

Total Funds

$6,370,000

State Funds

$6,370,000

State General Funds

$6,370,000

44.18. Service Cancelable Loans

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as

authorized in statute including programs for large animal veterinarians and Georgia

National Guard members.

Total Funds

$15,220,000

Other Funds

$10,200,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,200,000

State Funds

$5,020,000

State General Funds

$5,020,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$4,985,000

$15,185,000

Recognize existing funds ($3,200,000) to provide up to $20,000

$0

$0

maximum loan repayments across five years of service to support

recruitment and retention of public law enforcement officers across the

state.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Increase funds for the Veterinary Loan Repayment Program.

$35,000

$35,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,020,000

$15,220,000

44.19. Tuition Equalization Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher

education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend

eligible private postsecondary institutions.

Total Funds

$24,435,328

Other Funds

$1,278,261

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,278,261

State Funds

$23,157,067

State General Funds

$23,157,067

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$23,157,067

$24,435,328

Utilize existing funds to increase award amount from $1,000 to $1,100

$0

$0

per year.(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,157,067

$24,435,328

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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44.20. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in

Georgia; provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve

complaints.

Total Funds

$1,531,197

Other Funds

$478,028

Agency Funds

$478,028

State Funds

$1,053,169

State General Funds

$1,053,169

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,007,011

$1,485,039

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$45,302

$45,302

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$856

$856

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,053,169

$1,531,197

Section 45: Teachers Retirement System

Total Funds

$55,527,501

Other Funds

$55,465,501

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$55,465,501

State Funds

$62,000

State General Funds

$62,000

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers'

Retirement System shall not exceed 20.78% for State Fiscal Year 2025.

45.1. Local/Floor COLA

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement

systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit

adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

Total Funds

$62,000

State Funds

$62,000

State General Funds

$62,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$83,000

$83,000

Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

($21,000)

($21,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,000

$62,000

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45.2. System Administration (TRS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System

of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the

status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

Total Funds

$55,465,501

Other Funds

$55,465,501

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$55,465,501

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,198,266,104 $246,686,921 $246,686,921 $371,638,544 $357,108,714 $14,529,830 $490,357,783 $490,357,783 $89,582,856 $89,582,856

46.1. Adult Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing

adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and

technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma;

and to provide oversight of high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing

of diplomas and transcripts.

Total Funds

$54,249,683

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,318,028

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,318,028

Other Funds

$4,149,140

Agency Funds

$4,149,140

State Funds

$19,721,849

State General Funds

$19,721,849

Intra-State Government Transfers

$60,666

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$60,666

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$18,824,974

$53,352,808

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$218,537

$218,537

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$7,471

$7,471

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Provide funds for the Workforce EXCELerator pilot program pursuant to SB 112 (2023 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,217 $7,159 $7,491 $650,000
$19,721,849

$6,217 $7,159 $7,491 $650,000
$54,249,683

46.2. Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to

support the state workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its

associated programs and institutions.

Total Funds

$8,613,321

State Funds

$8,613,321

State General Funds

$8,613,321

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,327,178

$8,327,178

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$273,584

$273,584

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$1,683

$1,683

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$9,641

$9,641

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,235

$1,235

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,613,321

$8,613,321

46.3. Economic Development and Customized Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing

businesses in the state.

Total Funds

$46,072,640

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,329,344

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,329,344

Other Funds

$27,721,262

Agency Funds

$27,721,262

State Funds

$3,361,533

State General Funds

$3,361,533

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,660,501

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,660,501

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,319,875

$46,030,982

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Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,522
$122 $1,646
$206 $34,162 $3,361,533

$5,522
$122 $1,646
$206 $34,162 $46,072,640

46.4. Quick Start

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by

developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during

start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

Total Funds

$21,534,720

Other Funds

$87

Agency Funds

$87

State Funds

$21,534,633

State General Funds

$21,534,633

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$62,417,469

$62,417,556

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$343,124

$343,124

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$3,317

$3,317

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$6,010

$6,010

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$9,137

$9,137

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,239

$1,239

Reduce funds for one-time construction costs for the Rivian training center.

($46,000,000)

($46,000,000)

Increase funds to meet existing training obligations.

$4,754,337

$4,754,337

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,534,633

$21,534,720

46.5. Technical Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through

certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education

programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Total Funds

$903,985,255

Federal Funds and Grants

$58,406,396

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$58,406,396

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Other Funds

$339,744,883

Agency Funds

$325,238,225

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$14,506,658

State Funds

$418,972,287

State General Funds

$418,972,287

Intra-State Government Transfers

$86,861,689

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$86,861,689

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$397,291,161

$882,304,129

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$10,410,249

$10,410,249

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$222,318

$222,318

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$313,281

$313,281

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$394,419

$394,419

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$140,506

$140,506

Increase funds to reflect a 3.0% increase in enrollment ($8,988,608) and 0.7% increase in square footage ($444,954).

$9,433,562

$9,433,562

Increase funds for salaries and benefits and utilize reserve funds ($657,910) for startup and equipment costs for 22 additional campus police officers (Total Funds: $2,524,701).(H:Increase funds for salaries and benefits for 22 additional campus police officers.)

$1,866,791

$1,866,791

Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures.

($1,100,000)

($1,100,000)

In conjunction with the Office of Planning and Budget and House and

$0

$0

Senate budget offices, the Technical College System of Georgia shall

conduct a review of the current formula rates and program expense for

the Technical Education program to ensure that the funding formula

reflects costs to provide instruction and determine whether additional

clusters are needed to better reflect needs of high-cost

programs.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$418,972,287

$903,985,255

46.6. Technical Education: High-Cost Programs - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to bridge the funding gap between formula

earnings and instructional delivery for the high-cost program areas of Aviation, Commercial

Truck Driving, and Nursing.

Total Funds

$7,421,541

State Funds

$7,421,541

State General Funds

$7,421,541

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

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Increase funds to provide increased credit hour earnings for aviation, commercial truck driving, and nursing program areas to reflect the highcost nature of providing these programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,421,541 $7,421,541

$7,421,541 $7,421,541

46.7. Workforce Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability

of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and job seekers with job matching services to

promote economic growth and development.

Total Funds

$156,388,944

Federal Funds and Grants

$145,633,153

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$145,633,153

Other Funds

$23,172

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,172

State Funds

$10,732,619

State General Funds

$10,732,619

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,679,941

$155,336,266

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$46,100

$46,100

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase

$142

$142

in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$205

$205

Provide funds for two new positions to provide regionally based consultation and technical assistance to healthcare partners across the

$322,000

$322,000

state.

Transfer funds to the Department of Labor for terminated lease

($409,475)

($409,475)

agreements for employment services worksites.

Increase funds for customized recruitment for workforce to support the

$643,706

$643,706

state's expanding electric vehicle industry.

Transfer funds from the Department of Economic Development's Rural Development program for two workforce development positions to support the Hyundai and Rivian economic development projects.

$450,000

$450,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,732,619

$156,388,944

Section 47: Transportation, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds

$4,176,132,405 $1,611,749,186 $1,499,458,281
$112,290,905 $175,979,549 $19,098,513

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$156,881,036

State Funds

$2,388,403,670

Georgia Transit Trust Funds

$32,412,973

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,086,529,283

State General Funds

$40,846,890

Transportation Trust Funds

$228,614,524

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply:

a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of

Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary

authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the

amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer,

attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services.

b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional

appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the

Office of Planning and Budget.

c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to

determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds,

rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu

of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less

refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation.

d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately

and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article

III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution.

e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned

buses.

47.1. Airport Aid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and

maintenance of Georgia's Airports.

Total Funds

$72,874,942

Federal Funds and Grants

$46,509,284

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$46,509,284

Other Funds

$6,233

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,233

State Funds

$26,359,425

State General Funds

$26,359,425

47.2. Capital Construction Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay road

construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.

Total Funds

$2,071,670,286

Federal Funds and Grants

$930,452,699

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$930,452,699

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$122,300,430

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$122,300,430

State Funds

$1,018,917,157

Motor Fuel Funds

$885,544,844

Transportation Trust Funds

$133,372,313

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,013,318,180 $2,066,071,309

Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session) for increased project capacity.

$698,227

$698,227

Increase funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY 2023 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax, Highway Impact Fees, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

$4,900,750

$4,900,750

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,018,917,157 $2,071,670,286

47.3. Capital Maintenance Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for

maintenance projects.

Total Funds

$476,696,217

Federal Funds and Grants

$281,600,000

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$281,600,000

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$350,574

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$350,574

State Funds

$194,745,643

Motor Fuel Funds

$150,588,167

Transportation Trust Funds

$44,157,476

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$159,373,986

$441,324,560

Increase funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY 2023 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax, Highway Impact Fees, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

$35,371,657

$35,371,657

Amount appropriated in this Act

$194,745,643

$476,696,217

47.4. Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident,

road, and traffic data in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current

and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

Total Funds

$12,211,835

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,043,897

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$9,043,897

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

State Funds

$3,167,938

Motor Fuel Funds

$3,167,938

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$3,103,354

$12,147,251

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$34,149

$34,149

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of

$10,782

$10,782

Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

Realign funds to properly reflect new project billing process.

$19,653

$19,653

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,167,938

$12,211,835

47.5. Departmental Administration (DOT)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the

state's roads and bridges and to provide planning and financial support for other modes of

transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

Total Funds

$102,033,375

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,839,823

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$10,839,823

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$398,970

Agency Funds

$398,970

State Funds

$90,794,582

Motor Fuel Funds

$90,794,582

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$83,848,101

$95,086,894

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$2,172,582

$2,172,582

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$749,326

$749,326

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$246,524

$246,524

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$20,114

$20,114

Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session) for increased IT costs.

$3,757,935

$3,757,935

Amount appropriated in this Act

$90,794,582

$102,033,375

47.7. Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay grants

to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through the State Funded

Construction - Local Road Assistance Program.

Total Funds

$220,146,601

State Funds

$220,146,601

Motor Fuel Funds

$220,146,601

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds for local maintenance and improvement grants to reflect ten percent of projected motor fuel revenues.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $212,801,168
$7,345,433
$220,146,601

Total Funds $212,801,168
$7,345,433
$220,146,601

47.8. Local Road Assistance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance

to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and

bridges.

Total Funds

$62,002,378

Federal Funds and Grants

$51,655,917

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$51,655,917

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$6,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,000,000

State Funds

$4,346,461

Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

47.9. Planning

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation

improvement program and the state-wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate

transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction,

maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.

Total Funds

$27,673,675

Federal Funds and Grants

$22,772,795

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$22,772,795

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

State Funds

$4,900,880

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,900,880

Transportation Trust Funds

$2,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,845,171

$25,617,966

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$46,734

$46,734

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$8,975

$8,975

Increase funds to enhance transportation planning by Georgia's metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs).

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,900,880

$27,673,675

47.10. Ports and Waterways Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development, and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways.

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Total Funds

$1,397,141

State Funds

$1,397,141

State General Funds

$1,397,141

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,387,074

$1,387,074

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$10,067

$10,067

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,397,141

$1,397,141

47.11. Program Delivery Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's

transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects,

acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and

monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

Total Funds

$193,468,032

Federal Funds and Grants

$53,642,990

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$53,642,990

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$1,098,619

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,098,619

State Funds

$138,726,423

Motor Fuel Funds

$138,726,423

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$126,906,966

$181,648,575

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$3,759,037

$3,759,037

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$725,789

$725,789

Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session) to support recruitment and retention efforts and increasing project costs.

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Realign funds to properly reflect new project billing process.

$3,334,631

$3,334,631

Amount appropriated in this Act

$138,726,423

$193,468,032

47.12. Rail

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development, and

maintenance of Georgia's Rail.

Total Funds

$13,794,878

Federal Funds and Grants

$616,315

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$616,315

Other Funds

$88,239

Agency Funds

$88,239

State Funds

$13,090,324

State General Funds

$13,090,324

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$8,305,308

$9,009,862

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$15,253

$15,253

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,999

$1,999

Increase funds to support operations of the Office of Rail to dedicate locomotive fuel sales tax revenue for purposes defined in HB 588 (2021 Session).

$1,228,544

$1,228,544

Increase funds for a risk-based inspection program in the State Safety Oversight Program to meet Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.

$102,236

$102,236

Increase funds to reflect FY 2023 collections of locomotive fuel sales tax pursuant to HB 588 (2021 Session).

$3,436,984

$3,436,984

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,090,324

$13,794,878

47.13. Routine Maintenance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained

state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge

conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road

easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants

to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain

state rest areas and welcome centers.

Total Funds

$560,239,451

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,577,366

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$11,577,366

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Other Funds

$19,500,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$19,500,000

State Funds

$529,162,085

Motor Fuel Funds

$529,162,085

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$493,397,670

$524,475,036

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$6,763,925

$6,763,925

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,575,585

$1,575,585

Increase funds based on projected revenue per HB 170 (2015 Session) for increased project capacity.

$27,424,905

$27,424,905

Amount appropriated in this Act

$529,162,085

$560,239,451

47.14. Traffic Management and Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning,

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permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and

Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of

traffic signals.

Total Funds

$166,363,140

Federal Funds and Grants

$79,677,354

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$79,527,354

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

Other Funds

$25,534,484

Agency Funds

$18,611,304

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,923,180

State Funds

$61,151,302

Motor Fuel Funds

$61,151,302

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$56,128,198

$161,340,036

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$885,821

$885,821

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$230,203

$230,203

Increase funds based on projected revenue per HB 170 (2015 Session) to support recruitment efforts for HEROs and increased project costs.

$3,907,080

$3,907,080

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,151,302

$166,363,140

47.15. Transit

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development, and

maintenance of Georgia's Transit.

Total Funds

$107,551,505

Federal Funds and Grants

$65,015,306

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$65,015,306

Other Funds

$702,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$702,000

State Funds

$41,834,199

Georgia Transit Trust Funds

$32,412,973

Transportation Trust Funds

$9,421,226

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$30,342,007

$96,059,313

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$36,624

$36,624

Increase funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY 2023 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax, Highway Impact Fees, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

$2,676,532

$2,676,532

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Increase funds for the Georgia Transit Trust Fund to reflect FY 2023 collections of Hired Transport Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,779,036 $41,834,199

$8,779,036 $107,551,505

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

47.16. Payments to Atlanta- Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Total Funds

$11,210,331

State Funds

$11,210,331

Transportation Trust Funds

$11,210,331

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$13,128,506

$13,128,506

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$81,825

$81,825

Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in commuter bus services in metro Atlanta, including coordination with local transit providers and streamlined options for riders.

($2,000,000)

($2,000,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,210,331

$11,210,331

47.17. Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other

finance instruments and for operations of the State Road and Tollway Authority and the

Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

Total Funds

$76,798,618

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,345,440

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &

$48,345,440

Construction (CFDA 20.205)

State Funds

$28,453,178

Transportation Trust Funds

$28,453,178

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$45,194,219

$93,539,659

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$6,544

$6,544

Reduce Transportation Trust Funds to reflect decreased debt requirements.

($19,747,585)

($19,747,585)

Increase funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY 2023 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax, Highway Impact Fees, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees pursuant HB 511 (2021 Session).(H:Increase funds from the Transportation Trust Fund for the Georgia Infrastructure Bank (GTIB).)

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,453,178

$76,798,618

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Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$57,159,618 $24,210,246 $24,210,246 $3,465,491 $2,890,628
$574,863 $29,483,881 $29,483,881

48.1. Departmental Administration (DVS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all

aspects of department operations to include financial, public information, personnel,

accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

Total Funds

$3,250,634

State Funds

$3,250,634

State General Funds

$3,250,634

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations

act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$2,091,105

$2,091,105

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state

$61,362

$61,362

employees not to exceed $3,000.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$60,099

$60,099

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$4,720

$4,720

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$33,171

$33,171

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$177

$177

Reduce funds for one vacancy.(H:No)

$0

$0

Transfer funds from Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery to expand the Veterans Mental Health Services Program pursuant to HB 414 (2023 Session).

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,250,634

$3,250,634

48.2. Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible

Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country.

Total Funds

$1,384,214

Federal Funds and Grants

$327,896

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$327,896

State Funds

$1,056,318

State General Funds

$1,056,318

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Transfer available funds resulting from the delay in the establishment of a veterans cemetery in Augusta to Departmental Administration for the Veterans Mental Health Services Program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,017,144
$35,315
$676
$3,068
$115 ($1,000,000)
$1,056,318

Total Funds $2,345,040
$35,315
$676
$3,068
$115 ($1,000,000)
$1,384,214

48.3. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and

infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Total Funds

$41,992,023

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,128,424

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,128,424

Other Funds

$3,465,491

Agency Funds

$2,890,628

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$574,863

State Funds

$15,398,108

State General Funds

$15,398,108

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$14,103,449

$40,697,364

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$253,935

$253,935

Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

$7,977

$7,977

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

$9,992

$9,992

Increase funds to address rising costs of healthcare.

$1,022,755

$1,022,755

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,398,108

$41,992,023

48.4. Veterans Benefits

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents,

and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans' benefits by informing the veterans and

their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing

the benefits to which they are entitled.

Total Funds

$10,532,747

Federal Funds and Grants

$753,926

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$753,926

State Funds

$9,778,821

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State General Funds

$9,778,821

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$9,082,918

$9,836,844

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$325,074

$325,074

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$31,918

$31,918

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$24,360

$24,360

Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

$56,715

$56,715

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$989

$989

Increase funds for two positions and associated costs for the new Houston County Clinic.

$135,597

$135,597

Increase funds for a coordinator specializing in providing services to veterans experiencing homelessness.

$121,250

$121,250

Reduce funds for vacancies and reduced travel and training costs.(H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,778,821

$10,532,747

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$22,149,322 $373,832 $373,832
$21,775,490 $21,775,490

49.1. Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of

disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation law.

Total Funds

$15,463,371

Other Funds

$308,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$308,353

State Funds

$15,155,018

State General Funds

$15,155,018

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$14,705,989

$15,014,342

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$402,977

$402,977

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$25,938

$25,938

Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

$20,114

$20,114

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,155,018

$15,463,371

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49.2. Board Administration (SBWC)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia

Workers' Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is

sensitive, responsive, and effective.

Total Funds

$6,685,951

Other Funds

$65,479

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$65,479

State Funds

$6,620,472

State General Funds

$6,620,472

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$6,432,451

$6,497,930

Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

$91,474

$91,474

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

$87,590

$87,590

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$7,273

$7,273

Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings.

$1,684

$1,684

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,620,472

$6,685,951

Section 50: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$786,503,687 $786,503,687 $786,503,687

50.1. Capital Projects Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities,

property, and equipment for state entities and to provide funds for the defeasance of

outstanding general obligation debt.

Total Funds

$786,503,687

State Funds

$786,503,687

State General Funds

$786,503,687

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$0

$0

Transfer funds from the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales to be used for defeasance of existing debt obligations and other state capital needs.

$30,788,935

$30,788,935

Education, Department of: Capital Outlay Program -Low Wealth for local school construction, statewide.

$25,470,000

$25,470,000

Education, Department of: Capital Outlay Program - Additional Low Wealth for local school construction, statewide.

$21,187,020

$21,187,020

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Education, Department of: Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. Education, Department of: Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction, statewide. Education, Department of: Purchase vocational and agriculture education equipment, statewide.(H:Purchase vocational ($6,048,575) and agriculture education equipment ($1,271,567), statewide.) Education, Department of: Major repairs and renovations for state schools, statewide. Education, Department of: Purchase school buses, statewide. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for Bywaters, Founders, and Lyons renovations, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Peach County.(H:No; Reflect funding in the Amended FY 2024 budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).)
Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for the Research Tower, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Fulton County.(H:No; Reflect funding in the Amended FY 2024 budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).) Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for Interdisciplinary STEM Building, Kennesaw State, Marietta, Cobb County.(H:No; Reflect funding in the Amended FY 2024 budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).) Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for phase three of Technology Square, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Fulton County.(H:No; Reflect funding in the Amended FY 2024 budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).) Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment of Phase II of the Science and Ag Hill Modernization project, UGA, Athens, Clarke County.(H:No; Reflect funding in the Amended FY 2024 budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).) Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Construction for renovation of Billy C Black Building, Albany State University, Albany, Dougherty County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Construction of Nursing and Health Science Addition, College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick, Glynn County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Construction of Herty Hall Renovation, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.(H:Recognize $11,000,000 appropriated in the Amended FY 2024 budget (HB 915, 2024 Session) to reflect completion of project funding.) Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Construction of Pafford Building Renovation, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll County.
Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Construction of Eastman Campus Extension, Middle Georgia State University, Eastman, Dodge County.(H:Recognize $10,670,000 appropriated in the Amended FY 2024 budget (HB 915, 2024 Session) to reflect completion of project funding.) Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design and construct the Science and Ag Hill Modernization, Infrastructure Upgrades 2, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.

$181,762,692 $6,905,000 $7,320,142 $7,075,000
$20,000,000 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$8,700,000 $13,000,000
$5,500,000
$9,600,000 $5,335,000
$8,500,000

$181,762,692 $6,905,000 $7,320,142 $7,075,000
$20,000,000 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$8,700,000 $13,000,000
$5,500,000
$9,600,000 $5,335,000
$8,500,000

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Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design, construct, and equip the partial renovation of the Davidson Student Center, Columbus State University, Columbus, Muscogee County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design and construction to upgrade the primary electrical distribution system, East Georgia State College, Swainsboro, Emanuel County.
Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design for the Science and Ag Hill Modernization Phase III - Poultry Science Building Renovation, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design and construction for renovations to the interdisciplinary research building, Augusta University, Augusta, Richmond County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design and construct the replacement of two chillers at the 10th Street Chiller Plant, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design and construct a campuswide renewal of HVAC and electrical systems, Gordon State College, Barnesville, Lamar County. Georgia Research Alliance: Equipment for the Georgia Research Alliance, statewide.(H:Reflect $2,000,000 in the Amended FY 2024 budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).)
Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design, construct, and equip the renovation of the College of Business Building, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch County. Georgia Military College: Repair roof of College Academic Building (Boylan and Miller Hall) - Phase III, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. Georgia Military College: Exterior Stucco Repair for College Academic Buildings, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. Georgia Military College: Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for Wilder Hall, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.(H:Reflect funding in the Amended FY 2024 budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).) Technical College System of Georgia: System-wide equipment refresh, statewide. Technical College System of Georgia: Equipment for a new Georgia industrial systems and industrial robotics training center at Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro, Bulloch County. Technical College System of Georgia: Design, construction, and equipment for Walton County Campus Renovations, Phase 1 at Athens Technical College, Monroe, Walton County. Technical College System of Georgia: Design, construction, and equipment for RAAME Center renovation at Southern Crescent Technical College, Griffin, Spalding County.
Technical College System of Georgia: Design and construction for new transportation and logistics training center at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Valdosta, Lowndes County.(H:Reflect funding in the Amended FY 2024 Budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).) Technical College System of Georgia: Design and construction for tradeindustry buildings renovation at Central Georgia Technical College, Macon, Bibb County. Technical College System of Georgia: Design and construction for industrial technologies renovation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Rome, Floyd County.

$4,800,000 $2,700,000 $2,300,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,000,000
$112,000 $67,200 $0
$5,475,000 $3,580,000 $9,875,000 $2,675,000
$0
$17,550,000 $16,990,000

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$4,800,000 $2,700,000 $2,300,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,000,000
$112,000 $67,200 $0
$5,475,000 $3,580,000 $9,875,000 $2,675,000
$0
$17,550,000 $16,990,000

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Technical College System of Georgia: Design and construction for advanced technology renovation at Lanier Technical College, Cumming, Forsyth County. Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities: Hospital Campus Urgent and Significant Needs Prioritized According to the GSFIC Campus Survey.(H:Construct the Treatment Mall at East Central Regional Hospital, Augusta, Richmond County ($8,000,000) and renovate the Boland Building, Milledgeville, Baldwin County ($750,000) for hurricane evacuations.) Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities: Hospital Vehicle Replacements. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Major Repairs and Renovations at Roosevelt Warm Springs, Meriwether County. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Pillow Tick Machine Replacement. Veterans Services, Department of: Facility Improvement and Repairs, Georgia War Veterans Homes, Milledgeville and Augusta, Baldwin and Richmond Counties. Human Services, Department of: Facility Improvements and Security and HVAC equipment, Statewide Public Health, Department of: HVAC and Generator replacements at state labs and district offices, statewide. Community Supervision, Department of: Replace 111 vehicles, statewide. Corrections, Department of: Replace 218 vehicles, statewide. Corrections, Department of: Replace 10 buses, statewide. Defense, Department of: Major repairs, maintenance and sustainment, statewide. Defense, Department of: Site improvements and renovations for the readiness centers, statewide. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Construction of Medical Examiner Annex Addition, Decatur, DeKalb County. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Major facility maintenance, repairs and renovations, statewide. Juvenile Justice, Department of: Additional design fees for a 56-bed facility expansion, Macon, Bibb County. Juvenile Justice, Department of: Additional design fees for a 48-bed facility expansion, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. Juvenile Justice, Department of: Construction of 48-bed facility expansion, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. Juvenile Justice, Department of: Major repair and renovation, statewide. Public Safety, Department of: Replace 106 vehicles, statewide. Public Safety, Department of: Major maintenance, renovations, and repairs, statewide. Public Safety, Department of: Design, construct and equip a new State Patrol facility for post 21, Sylvania, Screven County. Public Safety, Department of: Additional funds to complete the Oconee Post, Oconee County. Public Safety Training Center: Replace water distribution line in main academic building, Forsyth, Monroe County.(H:Reflect funding in Amended FY 2024 Budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).) Public Safety Training Center: Installation of fire alarm control panels in three separate buildings, Forsyth, Monroe County.(H:Reflect funding in Amended FY 2024 Budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).)

$6,745,000
$8,750,000
$1,250,000 $5,000,000
$130,000 $3,155,000
$225,000 $775,000 $5,790,000 $10,020,000 $1,630,000 $4,000,000 $12,000,000 $40,100,000 $2,200,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $52,000,000 $2,300,000 $10,825,000 $1,405,000 $2,285,000 $485,000
$0
$0

$6,745,000
$8,750,000
$1,250,000 $5,000,000
$130,000 $3,155,000
$225,000 $775,000 $5,790,000 $10,020,000 $1,630,000 $4,000,000 $12,000,000 $40,100,000 $2,200,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $52,000,000 $2,300,000 $10,825,000 $1,405,000 $2,285,000 $485,000
$0
$0

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Public Safety Training Center: Construct four training buildings, Forsyth, Monroe County. Public Safety Training Center: Construction of rifle range, Forsyth, Monroe County. Public Safety Training Center: Replace five vehicles, statewide.(H:Reflect funding in Amended FY 2024 Budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).) Public Safety Training Center: Major repairs, Forsyth, Monroe County.(H:Reflect funding in Amended FY 2024 Budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).) Driver Services, Department of: Facility maintenance and renovations, statewide. Labor, Department of: Central Complex repairs and renovations, Atlanta, Fulton County. Law, Department of: Purchase 10 vehicles for the Prosecution Division, statewide. Georgia Building Authority: Design and renovation of Agriculture Building, Atlanta, Fulton County. Agriculture, Department of: Purchase lab equipment at Tifton Lab. Agriculture, Department of: Chiller and Generator replacement at Tifton Lab. Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority: Construction of new goat, sheep, and swine barn, Perry, Houston County.(H:Construction of new goat, sheep, and swine barn and MRR including roof repair and RV site expansion, Perry, Houston County.) Georgia Environmental Finance Authority: State match for the federal Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Loan Programs, statewide. State Forestry Commission: Planning, design, and construction for new multi-county unit office, Thomson, McDuffie County. State Forestry Commission: Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. State Forestry Commission: Replace vehicles and equipment, statewide. Natural Resources, Department of: Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. Natural Resources, Department of: Parks and Wildlife ADA improvements, statewide. Natural Resources, Department of: New Construction at State Parks and Wildlife Resources Sites, statewide. Natural Resources, Department of: Vehicle Replacement and Lab Equipment, statewide. Natural Resources, Department of: Land acquisition of Dawson Paulding Forest, various. Jekyll Island State Park Authority: Maintenance and Repair funding. Stone Mountain Memorial Association: Memorial Hall Building renovation project, Stone Mountain, DeKalb County. Stone Mountain Memorial Association: Top of Mountain Building renovation project, Stone Mountain, DeKalb County. Stone Mountain Memorial Association: Education Center chiller project renovation, Stone Mountain, DeKalb County. Georgia World Congress Center Authority: Escalator equipment modernization Building C, Atlanta, Fulton County.(H:Elevator and escalator equipment modernization Building C, Atlanta, Fulton County.) Juvenile Justice, Department of: Land acquisition and design for new 56bed facility, Gwinnett County.

$1,080,000 $1,030,000
$0
$0
$1,000,000 $2,000,000
$300,000 $4,470,500 $1,014,674 $3,000,000 $22,170,000
$15,000,000 $2,338,300 $1,013,680 $1,152,840
$18,915,412 $1,000,000 $6,000,000 $3,310,000
$15,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,235,000 $3,217,025 $330,000
$10,000,000
$3,800,000

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$1,080,000 $1,030,000
$0
$0
$1,000,000 $2,000,000
$300,000 $4,470,500 $1,014,674 $3,000,000 $22,170,000
$15,000,000 $2,338,300 $1,013,680 $1,152,840
$18,915,412 $1,000,000 $6,000,000 $3,310,000
$15,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,235,000 $3,217,025 $330,000
$10,000,000
$3,800,000

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Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design of Skiles and ISYE Main Building Renovation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design of the Harry Downs Building for Nursing and Dental, Clayton State University, Morrow, Clayton County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design of the Natural Science Lab Replacement, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, Sumter County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Partial Renovation of the Fine Arts Building, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Lowndes County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Construction of HVAC Renewal, Savannah State University, Savannah, Chatham County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Renovation of Chambliss Hall, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, Tift County. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Renovation of Lakeview Nursing and Dental, Georgia Highlands College, Rome, Floyd County. Georgia Military College: Major Repairs and Renovations, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. Education, Department of: Construction of the Middle Georgia STEM Academy, Houston County. Natural Resources, Department of: Fund Tybee Island beach restoration. Public Libraries: Major Repairs and Renovations, statewide. Public Libraries: Renovation of Douglas-Coffee County Library, Satilla Regional Library System, Douglas, Coffee County. Public Libraries: Renovation of the Cedartown Library, Sara Hightower Library System, Cedartown, Polk County. Public Libraries: Renovation of the Dawson County Public Library, Chestatee Regional Library System, Dawsonville, Dawson County. Public Libraries: Renovation of Westtown Library, Dougherty County Library System, Albany, Dougherty County. Public Libraries: Technology Grants to Public Libraries, statewide. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design and construction of Building A HVAC, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County. Technical College System of Georgia: Construction of Mark Ivester Center, North Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville, Habersham County. Technical College System of Georgia: Construction of the Jack Hill Conference Center, Savannah Technical College, Rincon, Effingham County. Technical College System of Georgia: Design and construction of a commercial driver's license pad at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Whitfield Murray Campus. Technical College System of Georgia: Design Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Columbus Technical College, Columbus, Muscogee County. Technical College System of Georgia: Design Hank Aaron Academic Complex, Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta, Fulton County. Technical College System of Georgia: Design New Health Science Building, Coastal Pines Technical College, Jesup, Wayne County.

$2,500,000
$500,000
$800,000
$2,500,000
$5,000,000 $1,700,000
$450,000
$1,777,600 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000
$450,000 $450,000 $302,000 $450,000 $1,000,000 $5,366,667
$1,625,000
$8,000,000
$5,525,000
$1,825,000
$1,009,500 $647,500

$2,500,000
$500,000
$800,000
$2,500,000
$5,000,000 $1,700,000
$450,000
$1,777,600 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000
$450,000 $450,000 $302,000 $450,000 $1,000,000 $5,366,667
$1,625,000
$8,000,000
$5,525,000
$1,825,000
$1,009,500 $647,500

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Technical College System of Georgia: Design the expansion of the Hugh M. Gillis Regional Medical Technology Center, Southeastern Technical College, Vidalia, Toombs County.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$310,000 $786,503,687

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$310,000 $786,503,687

Section 51: Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$1,288,454,914 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$1,271,608,326 $114,936,717
$1,156,671,609

51.1. GO Bonds Issued

Total Funds

$1,288,454,914

Federal Recovery Funds

$16,846,588

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,846,588

State Funds

$1,271,608,326

Motor Fuel Funds

$114,936,717

State General Funds

$1,156,671,609

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$1,174,236,970 $1,191,083,558

Transfer funds from the GO Bonds New program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

$81,140,826

$81,140,826

Increase funds for debt service on road and bridge issued bonds.

$5,736,919

$5,736,919

Transfer funds to the Capital Projects Fund at the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales to be used for defeasance of existing debt obligations and other state capital needs.

($61,577,869)

($61,577,869)

Increase funds for debt service.

$75,396,036

$75,396,036

Redirect $12,465,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2023 for the

$0

$0

State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital

Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 911, Bond #1) to be used for the FY

2025 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction,

statewide.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Redirect $150,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2022 for the State

$0

$0

Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for

county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay

Program - Low Wealth (HB 81, Bond 353.103) to be used for the FY

2025 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction,

statewide.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)

Redirect $2,840,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2021 for the

$0

$0

State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital

Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 793, Bond #3) to be used for the FY

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2025 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)
Redirect $4,689,074 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2020 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 31, Bond 355.101) to be used for the FY 2025 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)
Redirect $6,858,347 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2019 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 684, Bond #1) to be used for the FY 2025 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)
Redirect $500 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2019 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 684, Bond #3) to be used for the FY 2025 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)
Redirect $658,807 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2018 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 44, Bond 348.101) to be used for the FY 2025 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.(G:Yes)(H:Yes)
Recognize prepayment of debt service in the Amended FY 2024 budget (HB 915, 2024 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $0 $0 $0 ($3,324,556) $1,271,608,326

$0 $0 $0 $0 ($3,324,556) $1,288,454,914

51.2. GO Bonds New

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 19) as amended

$81,140,826

$81,140,826

Transfer funds to the GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of ($81,140,826) new bonds.

($81,140,826)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 52: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated
Reserved.
Section 53: Salary Adjustments
The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:

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1.) A general cost-of-living adjustment of four percent, not to exceed a total of $3,000 per employee, for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2024.
2.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment authorized by O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) for each state officer whose salary is set by Code Sections 45-74(a), in an amount of four percent, not to exceed a total of $3,000 per employee, per year as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget according to O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), with members of the General Assembly subject to the further provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) as to amount and effective date; (b) To provide for increases of four percent, not to exceed a total of $3,000, for other department heads and officers whose salary is not set by statute; (c) Subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), the amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2024.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items,(a) to provide for a $2,500 increase across the state salary schedule of the State Board of Education through a $2,500 increase in the state base salary. This proposed $2,500 salary improvement is in addition to the salary increases awarded to certificated personnel through normal progression on the teacher salary schedule for the State Board of Education. This Item includes as well, and without limitation, teachers and administrators in state agencies whose salaries, by the authority of addenda to the Statewide Salary Plan, are determined from the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of September 1, 2024;
(b) To provide for a 4.1% increase in funding for salaries for all local nutrition workers; a 4.1% increase in the state base salary for local school bus drivers; a 4.1% increase for school nurses; and a 4.1% increase for Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) employees. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2024.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,500 salary increase for teachers and assistant teachers within the Department of Early Care and Learning. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2024.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a four percent cost-of-living adjustment, not to exceed a total of $3,000 per employee, for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and non-academic personnel of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2024.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a four percent cost-of-living adjustment, not to exceed $3,000 per employee, for public librarians funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above and administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2024.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a four percent cost-of-living adjustment, not to exceed $3,000 per employee, for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and support

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personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2024.
8.) After Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for a supplementary $3,000 targeted salary adjustment for selected POST certified law enforcement officers in the programs stated above to address employee retention needs in Department of Agriculture, Department of Community Health, Georgia Drug and Narcotics Agency, Georgia Composite Medical Board, Department of Community Supervision, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, State Forestry Commission, Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, Office of the State Inspector General, Office of the Commissioner on Insurance and Safety Fire, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Natural Resources, State Board of Pardons and Paroles, Georgia Public Defender Council, Department of Public Safety, Peace Officers Standards and Training Council, Department of Revenue, Office of the Secretary of State, Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, Department of Transportation, and State Board of Workers' Compensation. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2024.
9.) After Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for certain employees in the job titles and programs stated above to address employee retention needs in Georgia State-wide Business Court, Juvenile Courts, Superior Court, Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Health, Department of Human Services, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2024.
Section 54: Refunds
In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 55: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year under existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State Fiscal Year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, then there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency, or institution involved an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full, and the lease payment shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.

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Section 56: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated for each line at the most specific level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose. The appropriations of Federal Funds and of Other Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated at the broadest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the more specific levels of detail shall be for information only. In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds and Federal Funds, including in Other Funds without limitation all Intra-State Government Transfers. Regardless of placement on the page, both the broadest or summary level of detail and the more specific detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers shall be deemed more specific levels of detail of Other Funds, and the broadest or summary amount shall be deemed added to the broadest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Within this Act, Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation but rather is for information only. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.
Section 57: Flex
Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Capital Construction Projects," "Capital Maintenance Projects," and "Local Road Assistance Administration" programs of the

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Department of Transportation, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Airport Aid," "Ports and Waterways," and "Rail" programs of the Department of Transportation, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 20 percent (20%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "HOPE Grant," "HOPE High School Equivalency Exam," "HOPE Scholarships Private Schools," and "HOPE Scholarships Public Schools" programs of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the four programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
PART II
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
PART III
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of considering the Committee substitute to HB 916, designating Representative Efstration of the 104th as Chairman thereof.
The Speaker called the House to order.

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The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 916 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by the Appropriations Committee substitute.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 E Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 172, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representative Hatchett of the 155th asked unanimous consent that HB 916 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Hutchinson of the 106th, Hilton of the 48th, Powell of the 33rd et al., Gladney of the 130th et al., and Mathiak et al.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1386. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Martin of the 49th and Cox of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Milton High School Theatre Company for winning the 2023 GHSA 7A One Act Play State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1387. By Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Burns of the 159th, Hitchens of the 161st, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Cannon of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Tom Carden; and for other purposes.
HR 1388. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Cox of the 28th and Wade of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending American Heritage Girls (AHG); and for other purposes.
HR 1389. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Cox of the 28th and Wade of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trail Life USA; and for other purposes.
HR 1390. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Cox of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Milton Eagles Boys Golf Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 7A Boys Golf State Championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 1391. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Martin of the 49th and Cox of the 28th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Milton Lady Eagles Lacrosse Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 7A Girls Lacrosse State Championship; and for other purposes.

HR 1392. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Cox of the 28th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Milton Eagles Football Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 7A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.

Representative Dickey of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1166 Do Pass SB 479 Do Pass

SB 437 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 494 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 145th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, March 8, 2024

Thirty-Second Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C E Cannon, P Carpenter Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Collins

Cooper Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan

Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton

Mainor E Marin
Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor

Roberts Romman Sainz Sampson Schofield Scoggins E Scott Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson E Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Wiedower Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Clark of the 108th, Cummings of the 39th, Draper of the 90th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Paris of the 142nd, Sharper of the 177th, and Williams of the 37th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend David Lewicki, North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1456. By Representatives Smith of the 18th and Huddleston of the 72nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Mount Zion, approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3862), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 3683), so as to revise provisions related to councilmembers vacating their office; to repeal an erroneous provision of a prior amendatory Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1457. By Representative Townsend of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to exempt from taxable net income certain income received by a commercial pilot or an aircraft technician as a sign-on bonus or retention bonus; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1458. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pickens County, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3704), as amended, so as to update and revise provisions relating to the powers, duties, and obligations of the board of commissioners; to revise and update provisions relating to the powers and duties of the chairperson; to revise provisions related to scheduling of meetings of the board of commissioners; to provide that state law shall governing bidding and procurement; to update provisions related to keeping of the minutes and records of the board of commissioners; to revise budgeting and audit procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1459. By Representatives Campbell of the 171st, Dickey of the 145th and Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions for agricultural operations, establishment of Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund, audits, and annual report, so as to exempt the sale or use of diesel exhaust fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1460. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem

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taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4349), as amended; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1461. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all Jackson County ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 29, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4381), so as to provide for two classes of residents, to increase the exemption for each class, and to remove an income limitation; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1462. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Glaize of the 67th, Jackson of the 68th, Olaleye of the 59th, Mainor of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Chattahoochee Hill Country (now known as City of Chattahoochee Hills) in Fulton County, approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3821), as amended, so as to revise the term and other provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1463. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Glaize of the 67th, Jackson of the 68th, Olaleye of the 59th, Mainor of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Chattahoochee Hills to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1464. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment of the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, definitions, purpose, registration cards, semiannual reports, waiver forms, and annual review and recommendations, so as to add dysmenorrhea to the list of conditions for which medical marijuana may be prescribed and used, when such condition is diagnosed as severe or debilitating; to revise a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1465. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Romman of the 97th, Marin of the 96th, Clark of the 100th, Mughal of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Duluth, Georgia, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3148), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5206), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1351. By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Drenner of the 85th, Mitchell of the 88th, Bennett of the 94th, Holcomb of the 81st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating a highway in their honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 1352. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Lumsden of the 12th, Hitchens of the 161st, Mathis of the 149th, DeLoach of the 167th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Flood Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery Joint Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1353. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Lumsden of the 12th, Hitchens of the 161st, Mathis of the 149th, DeLoach of the 167th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Funding for Flood Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1354. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Coastal Area Regional Workforce Mobility and Connectivity Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1355. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Huddleston of the 72nd, Smith of the 18th, Smith of the 70th and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James "Richard" Smith and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1356. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Sainz of the 180th, Newton of the 127th, Lott of the 131st, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing concern about the potential adverse impacts of regulatory overreach on the chemical industry; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

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HR 1357. By Representative Fleming of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Lt. Col., Ret., Benjamin Fred Christian and Mrs. Sandra Kitchens Christian and dedicating a roundabout in their memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1358. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Medal of Honor Recipient Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., and dedicating a roundabout in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1359. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia to recognize cannabis as a vital mechanism to alleviating the opioid crisis in the state; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HR 1360. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Hawkins of the 27th, Cooper of the 45th, Au of the 50th and Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HR 1384. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Evans of the 57th, Martin of the 49th, Knight of the 134th, Stinson of the 150th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Assessing the Semester and Quarter Systems at USG and TCSG Institutions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

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HR 1385. By Representatives Moore of the 91st and Crawford of the 84th:

A RESOLUTION supporting the renaming of Shoal Creek Park III to The John Evans Legacy Park; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 1449 HB 1451 HB 1453 HB 1455 HR 1334 HR 1336

HB 1450 HB 1452 HB 1454 HR 1333 HR 1335

Representative Yearta of the 152nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Code Revision, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Code Revision has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 448 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Yearta of the 152nd
Chairman

Representative Stephens of the 164th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 1440 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Stephens of the 164th
Chairman

Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 171 SB 212

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1373 HB 1442 HB 1446 HB 1448

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1441 Do Pass HB 1444 Do Pass HB 1447 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 232 SB 430

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

SB 368 Do Pass SB 450 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman

Representative Ballinger of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Juvenile Justice has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 342 SB 401

Do Pass Do Pass

SB 387 Do Pass SB 483 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 32nd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

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Modified Open Rule

HR 1066 Iranian people; desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear Republic of Iran; express support (Substitute)(SRules-Momtahan-17th)

Modified Structured Rule

SB 19
SB 334 SB 389

Courts; collection of passport application and processing fees by clerks of superior courts and probate court judges; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Carson46th) Kirkpatrick-32nd "Helping Firefighters Beat Cancer Act"; enact (Ins-Lumsden-12th) Albers56th Georgia National Guard; adjutant general to be the official sponsor of the state sponsored life insurance program; provide (Ins-Carson-46th) Payne54th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1373. By Representatives Rhodes of the 124th and Crowe of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3619), so as to revise provisions relating to the compensation of the chairperson and commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1441. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Appling County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 100 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that

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school district who are 70 years of age or older and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1442. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Darien, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1444. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Burnough of the 77th and Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, so as to provide a code of ethics; to establish a board of ethics; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1446. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act re-creating and establishing a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County, approved April 2, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4033), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 260), so as to revise the power of the county

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manager in regard to employment decisions related to department directors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1447. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Gaines of the 120th and Efstration of the 104th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Statham, Georgia; to repeal all prior charters for the City of Statham, Georgia, and enactments, local legislation or home rule amendments relating thereto made prior to the effective date of this enactment; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1448. By Representative Mathis of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Dodge County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.
On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, J
Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Hilton
Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum
McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate adheres to its disagreement to the House amendment to the Senate substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following bill of the House:

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HB 196. By Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Washburn of the 144th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Daniel of the 117th, McCollum of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to provide that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission shall be subject to the Administrative Procedure Act and laws governing open meetings and open records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Summers of the 13th, Watson of the 11th, and Hatchett of the 50th.
Pursuant to HR 1061, the House recognized and commended the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts upon its 100th anniversary.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Greene of the 154th et al., Campbell of the 171st et al., Willis of the 55th et al., Jackson of the 128th, Alexander of the 66th et al., Williams of the 168th, Kelley of the 16th, Efstration of the 104th, Carter of the 93rd et al., Tran of the 80th, Okoye of the 102nd, and Mathis of the 149th.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs:
SB 398. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th, Walker III of the 20th, Watson of the 1st, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, so as to revise the commission's operations; to expand the commission's membership; to revise the term lengths of commission members; to revise definitions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to authorize the Department of Economic Development to assist the Georgia Joint Defense Commission in certain activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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SB 19.

By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Summers of the 13th, Setzler of the 37th, Albers of the 56th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for collection of passport application and processing fees by clerks of superior courts and probate court judges; to provide for written report disclosures; to provide for use of such fees; to provide for local Acts; to provide for applicability to judges of probate courts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for written report disclosures regarding collection of passport application and processing fees by clerks of superior courts and probate court judges; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended in Code Section 15-6-77, relating to fees and construction of other fee provisions, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c)(1) Any fees received as provided for in this Code section shall be paid into the county treasury less and except such sums as are otherwise directed to be paid by the clerk to another entity according to some other general law expressly providing for same, including, but not limited to, any sums pursuant to Code Section 15-6-61 and such sums as are collected pursuant to Code Section 15-6-77.4, 15-6-98, 36-15-9, 4517-4, or 47-14-51, which sums shall be remitted to such authorities as provided by law. (2) Fees Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, fees, sums, or other remuneration for the performance of duties provided for under the laws of the United States or regulations promulgated pursuant to such laws shall be as provided in such laws or regulations as personal compensation to the clerk of the superior court for the performance of such duties.
(3)(A) Fees, sums, or other remuneration for the performance of passport duties provided for under the laws of the United States or regulations promulgated pursuant to such laws, including, but not limited to, passport application or processing fees,

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shall be subject to the requirements and limitations of this paragraph except as otherwise provided in such laws or regulations. (B) The clerk of the superior court shall disclose in a written report to the county governing authority on a quarterly basis the total amount of all passport application or processing fees, sums, or other remuneration received by the clerk during the previous quarter."

SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-9-60, relating to fees of probate courts, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c.1)(1) Fees, sums, or other remuneration for the performance of passport duties provided for under the laws of the United States or regulations promulgated pursuant to such laws, including, but not limited to, passport application or processing fees, shall be subject to the requirements and limitations of this subsection to the extent not otherwise required in such laws or regulations. (2) The judge of the probate court shall disclose in a written report to the county governing authority on a quarterly basis the total amount of all passport application or processing fees, sums, or other remuneration received by the judge during the previous quarter."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper
Drenner

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum
McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd
Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 334. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dixon of the 45th, Still of the 48th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-3-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum requirements, equipment and clothing, and insurance relative to local fire departments generally, so as to revise qualifications for insurance coverage for firefighters diagnosed with cancer; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum
McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L

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Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd
Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett E Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Momtahan of the 17th moved that the following Resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HR 1066. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Sainz of the 180th, Hilton of the 48th, Gullett of the 19th, Thomas of the 21st and others:

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear Republic of Iran and condemning violations of human rights and state sponsored terrorism by the Iranian government; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was postponed until the next legislative day:

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SB 389. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hodges of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, privileges, and prohibitions, so as to provide for the adjutant general to be the official sponsor of the state sponsored life insurance program for the Georgia National Guard; to provide a definition; to provide for duties for the adjutant general regarding the program; to provide for the National Guard Association of Georgia to select the insurer for the program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 63. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Taylor of the 173rd, Lumsden of the 12th, Newton of the 127th, Tarvin of the 2nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-30-13.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing claims experience to policyholders, so as to require insurers providing policies for groups of 20 or more to timely furnish claims experience at the request of a group policyholder; to allow such insurers that use other methods to apply to the Commissioner for approval of the use of an alternative form of claims experience reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 33-30-13.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing claims experience to policyholders, so as to require insurers providing policies for groups of 20 or more to timely furnish claims experience at the request of a group policyholder; to allow such insurers that use other methods to apply to the Commissioner for approval of the use of an alternative form of claims experience reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Code Section 33-30-13.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing claims experience to policyholders, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) All insurers shall furnish, regardless of the rating methodology used, claims experience to group policyholders within 30 days of any policyholder's request unless such information has been furnished to the group policyholder within the preceding six months. Such claims experience shall be furnished for all groups of 51 20 or more covered employees, members, or enrollees, not including dependents, and shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(A) Earned premiums separated by policy year for at least the last two policy years, if applicable; (B) Total paid claims and total incurred claims, inclusive of any high amount or pooled claims, including both capitated and noncapitated expenses set forth in the same manner as premiums; and (C) Any amounts in excess of the individual pooling or stop-loss point applicable to the group. (2) Insurers that utilize provider contracting methods including financial devices such as global fee arrangements to cover all medical expenses or other methods used to calculate premiums may make application to the Commissioner for approval of the use of an alternative form of claims experience reporting. The insurer must still provide Georgia experience on a group-specific basis or on such other reasonable basis as the Commissioner may approve for such insurer, in advance, based upon a submission of an explanation and supporting documentation. Any insurer that received approval for an alternative form of group claims experience reporting to policyholders shall be required to seek the Commissioner's advance approval of a proposed response letter to group policyholders who request experience reporting. Such letter should describe the insurer's reasons for seeking an alternative reporting process and describe the alternative form of reporting approved by the Commissioner. (3) Insurers may charge a reasonable fee for providing this information to group policyholders. The schedule or amount of fees to be charged group policyholders for providing this information shall be filed by each insurer with the Commissioner. (4) In providing claims experience to group policyholders under this Code section, insurers shall adhere to all state and federal laws regarding disclosure of protected health or personal information."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, and shall apply to all policies or contracts issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after such date.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative Williams of the 148th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 63.

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

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd
Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett E Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum
McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott
Seabaugh Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Gilliard of the 162nd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Governmental Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

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HB 1425. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Westbrook of the 163rd and Petrea of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Weeping Time Cultural Heritage Corridor Authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purpose and powers of the authority; to provide for appointment, eligibility, and terms of members of the authority; to provide for organization, quorum, meetings, and expenses of the authority; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for agents and employees; to provide for accountability and for financial and other records; to provide for audits; to limit the powers of the authority; to provide for open meetings and public records; to provide for judicial jurisdiction; to provide that the powers of the authority are supplemental; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Townsend of the 179th et al., Gilliard of the 162nd et al., Sainz of the 180th et al., Adeyina of the 110th, Reese of the 140th, and Romman of the 97th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1393. By Representative Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rannell Caringus Brigham; and for other purposes.
HR 1394. By Representatives Houston of the 170th and Cannon of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samantha "Sam" Patton on winning the GHSA Wrestling State Championship title for the 2023/2024 season; and for other purposes.
HR 1395. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th and Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grace Ann Lundy; and for other purposes.
HR 1396. By Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Williams of the 148th, LaHood of the 175th, Rhodes of the 124th, Erwin of the 32nd and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2024, as Golf Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1397. By Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Burns of the 159th, Meeks of the 178th, Pirkle of the 169th, Campbell of the 171st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Bruce Redmond, Effingham County's 2024 Georgia Farmer of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1398. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th and Hong of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Advocates For Crime Prevention Inc. and Clayton Lee; and for other purposes.
HR 1399. By Representative Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Community Organized Relief Effort; and for other purposes.
HR 1400. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Seth Winstead, Rome High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1401. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Silcox of the 53rd, Au of the 50th and Fleming of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steven Wertheim, MD; and for other purposes.
HR 1402. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Brendan Strickland, Rome High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1403. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Gabriela Creel, Unity Christian School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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HR 1404. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ryan Okubo, Unity Christian School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1405. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Benjamin Cranford, Armuchee High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1406. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Roberts of the 52nd, Kendrick of the 95th, Bazemore of the 69th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amaryllis Alexander; and for other purposes.
HR 1407. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Sharper of the 177th and Carter of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort); and for other purposes.
HR 1408. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Seth Bates, Armuchee High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1409. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Fernando Monterroso, Pepperell High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1410. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, Carter of the 93rd and Mughal of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the "Capitalize Georgia: Empowering Financial Futures and Business Excellence Symposium"; and for other purposes.

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HR 1411. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jonathan Silver, Pepperell High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1412. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the South Effingham High School wrestling team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A State Wrestling Championships; and for other purposes.
HR 1413. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the South Effingham High School Game Day Cheer Team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 5A/6A State Game Day Championship; and for other purposes.
Representative Burchett of the 176th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, March 11, 2024, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, March 11, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, March 11, 2024

Thirty-Third Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson E Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp E Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Cooper

Corbett Cox E Crawford Crowe E Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dickey Douglas Draper Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Franklin Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney E Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins

E Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley
E Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton
E Mainor Marin Martin Martinez

Mathiak E Mathis
McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Mitchell Momtahan E Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Oliver Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman

Sainz Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens E Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Beverly of the 143rd, Carter of the 93rd, Clark of the 108th, Collins of the 71st, Dempsey of the 13th, Frazier of the 126th, Holly of the 116th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jackson of the 68th, Jenkins of the 136th, Miller of the

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62nd, Paris of the 142nd, Reese of the 140th, Washburn of the 144th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Williams of the 37th, and Willis of the 55th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Andi Woodworth, Neighborhood Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1466. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, New of the 64th, Smith of the 18th, Kelley of the 16th and Momtahan of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Paulding County, approved June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3562), so as to provide an additional judge for such court; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge of such court; to provide for the election of successors;

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to provide for a chief judge; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1467. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th and Erwin of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Gillsville, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3421), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1468. By Representative Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Camden County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1469. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Emerson to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be applied; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1414. By Representatives Smith of the 18th and Huddleston of the 72nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Masen "Mase" Aubrey McIntyre II and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 1415. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. C. Max Toles and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 1456 HB 1458 HB 1460 HB 1462 HB 1464 HR 1351 HR 1353 HR 1355 HR 1357 HR 1359 HR 1384

HB 1457 HB 1459 HB 1461 HB 1463 HB 1465 HR 1352 HR 1354 HR 1356 HR 1358 HR 1360 HR 1385

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1346 Do Pass HB 1449 Do Pass HB 1451 Do Pass

HB 1445 Do Pass HB 1450 Do Pass HB 1455 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 33rd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 50 SB 335 SB 348 SB 370 SB 421 SB 436

Education; local boards of education which operate a school with grades nine through 12 may provide instruction in lifeguarding and aquatic safety; provide (Substitute)(Ed-Hagan-156th) Burns-23rd "Safeguarding Adopted Children from Sexual Violence Act"; enact (JudyNC-Ballinger-23rd) Albers-56th Notification of Suspicious or Unusual Deaths; individual had not been seen by a physician prior to death; revise the period (Hth-Corbett-174th) Williams-25th Human Trafficking Hotline Information; certain establishments to post human trafficking hotline information; require (Substitute) (RegI-Hong-103rd) Hodges-3rd Obstruction of Public Administration; offense of transmitting a false public alarm; enhance penalties (Substitute)(JudyNC-Reeves-99th) Dixon-45th Farm Use Vehicles; define a term (Substitute)(MotV-Cannon-172nd) Watson-11th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1346. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Ridley of the 6th, Chastain of the 7th and Jasperse of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Coosawattee Regional Water and Sewerage Authority, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L.

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2008, p. 3904), so as to repeal such Act and dissolve the authority; to provide for assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1445. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Thomasville, approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5051), as amended, so as to reapportion the board of education election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1449. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Smith of the 18th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Smith of the 70th and New of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3869), so as to revise provisions regarding ineligibility of former elected officials to hold offices or employment or transact certain business with the city within a year of leaving office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1450. By Representatives Holly of the 116th, Douglas of the 78th, Mathiak of the 74th, Crowe of the 118th, Lewis-Ward of the 115th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Henry County Airport Authority, approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4389), so as to provide for an ex-officio member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1451. By Representative Franklin of the 160th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Brooklet; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for a city attorney, city clerk, and other personnel; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1455. By Representative Sainz of the 180th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of St. Mary's ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Hong Y Horner

Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks
Miller Y Mitchell

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas
Clark, D Clark, J Y Collins

Y DeLoach Dempsey
Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik
Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin
Frazier Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick
Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton E Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 147, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 43. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Taylor of the 173rd, Mathiak of the 74th, McClain of the 109th and Mainor of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of American Indian human remains and burial objects, so as to revise the membership of the Council on American Indian Concerns; to revise addresses of American Indian Tribes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 876. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Williams of the 148th, Dickey of the 145th, Wade of the 9th, Chastain of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 7, 10, and 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to update terminology; to revise procedures concerning incorporators of banks and trust companies; to revise requirements of articles of incorporation of banks and trust companies; to revise procedures concerning approval of banks and trust companies; to revise provisions concerning certain loans made by credit unions; to remove a requirement that certain mortgage brokers register with the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for certain requirements of foreign banks; to provide for refund of installment loan closing fees; to revise requirements of merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; to provide for exceptions; to revise the definition of bona fide discount points; to conform cross-references; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1078. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 127th, Washburn of the 144th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to services for the aging, so as create a new adult day center licensure exclusion; to authorize the Department of Community Health to establish and implement the Georgia Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) as part of the state's medical assistance program; to provide for definitions; to exempt PACE organizations from the requirement to obtain a certificate of authority as a health maintenance organization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1162. By Representatives Knight of the 134th, Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Carson of the 46th and Martin of the 49th:
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 revise the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference #2 on the following bill of the Senate:

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SB 13. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Payne of the 54th, Beach of the 21st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 9-13-161, 44-14-162, and 48-4-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to where and when sales under execution held and change of place of public sales by court order, sales made on foreclosure under power of sale, and procedures for sales under tax levies and executions, respectively, so as to authorize online public sales under tax levies and executions; to provide a time frame for sales of real estate under foreclosure powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Smith of the 18th, Stephens of the 164th et al., Lim of the 98th, Cheokas of the 151st, Adeyina of the 110th et al., Franklin of the 160th et al., Petrea of the 166th et al., Gilliard of the 162nd et al., Olaleye of the 59th et al., Hawkins of the 27th et al., Williams of the 148th, Paris of the 142nd et al., Stoner of the 40th et al., Gaines of the 120th et al., Yearta of the 152nd, and Pirkle of the 169th.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 50.

By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Dixon of the 45th, Still of the 48th, Echols of the 49th, Payne of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that local boards of education which operate a school with grades nine through 12 may provide instruction in lifeguarding and aquatic safety; to provide for Carnegie unit curriculum credits; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that local boards of education which operate a school with grades nine through 12 may provide instruction in lifeguarding and

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aquatic safety; to provide for the adoption of content standards by the State Board of Education; to provide that local boards of education may establish a curriculum for instruction in lifeguarding and aquatic safety; to provide for sources from which the curriculum may be developed; to provide for partnership between local school systems and public schools and governmental, public, and private entities for purposes of access to aquatic training facilities; to provide for instructor requirements if certification is offered as part of the curriculum; to provide for Carnegie unit curriculum credits; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended in Part 14 of Article 6, relating to other educational programs, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-319.7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'psychomotor skills' means skills using handson practice to support cognitive learning. (b) Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, each local board of education which operates a school with grades nine through 12 may provide instruction in lifeguarding and aquatic safety. (c) No later than January 1, 2026, the State Board of Education shall adopt content standards for such course, including objectives, reading materials, lesson plans, psychomotor skills requirements, and testing. (d) Local boards of education may establish a curriculum for instruction in lifeguarding and aquatic safety, including but not limited to objectives, reading materials, lesson plans, psychomotor skills requirements, and testing. (e) Such curriculum shall include one or more of the following and shall incorporate into the instruction the psychomotor skills necessary for lifeguarding and aquatic safety:
(1) An instructional program developed by the American Red Cross; (2) An instructional program developed by the American Lifeguard Association; (3) An instructional program developed by StarGuard ELITE; (4) An instructional program developed by Stop Drowning Now; or (5) An instructional program which is nationally recognized and is based on the most current national evidence based lifeguarding and aquatic safety guidelines. (f) Local boards of education that provide instruction in lifeguarding and aquatic safety shall ensure such curriculum provides sufficient training to enable students to be qualified to work as lifeguards in this state upon successful completion of the curriculum. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require students to become certified in lifeguarding and aquatic safety; provided, however, that, if a local board of education chooses to offer courses which result in certification being earned, such courses shall be

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taught by instructors in lifeguarding and aquatic safety authorized to conduct such an instructional program under subsection (e) of this Code section. (h) Local school systems and public schools may be allowed to partner with other governmental entities, charitable entities, community organizations, and private businesses in this state to provide access to aquatic training facilities for purposes of completing the curriculum. (i) On and after July 1, 2026, for the purpose of earning Carnegie unit curriculum credits at the high school level, satisfactory completion of a course in lifeguarding and aquatic safety may be accepted by the State Board of Education for one-half unit of elective credit for any student; provided, however, that such courses are taught in strict compliance with this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-159.1, relating to focused programs of study, as follows:
"(a) The Department of Education shall develop, and the State Board of Education shall approve, state models and industry required content standards, after consultation with industries in Georgia and in collaboration with the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia to ensure alignment with postsecondary opportunities, for the following focused programs of study, as defined in Code Section 20-2-326, including, but not limited to:
(1) Agriculture, food, and natural resources; (2) Architecture and construction; (3) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications; (4) Business, management, and administration; (5) Education and training; (6) Finance; (7) Health science; (8) Hospitality and tourism; (9) Human services; (10) Information technology; (11) Law, public safety, and security; (12) Manufacturing; (13) Government and public administration; (14) Marketing, sales, and service; (15) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; (16) Transportation, distribution, and logistics; and (17) Energy; and (18) Lifeguarding and aquatic safety. Such focused programs of study may be combined around these and other related clusters."

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton E Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 335. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Dixon of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incest, so as to expressly include relationship by adoption; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton E Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 348. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Anderson of the 24th, Walker III of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notification of suspicious or unusual deaths, court ordered medical examiner's inquiry, and written report of inquiry, so as to revise the period for which an individual had not been seen by a physician prior to death to be considered an unattended death; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend
Tran VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance N Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.

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Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lupton E Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 370. By Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Hatchett of the 50th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to posting model notice with human trafficking hotline information in business and on internet, so as to require certain establishments to post human trafficking hotline information; to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide for human trafficking awareness training for board members; to provide for inspections of massage therapy practices; to require licensees to display a photograph along with their massage therapy practice licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 16-5-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to posting model notice with human trafficking hotline information in business and on internet, so as to require certain establishments to post human trafficking hotline information; to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide for human trafficking awareness training for members of the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy; to provide for inspections of massage therapy practices; to require licensees to display a photograph along with their massage therapy practice licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Code Section 16-5-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to posting model notice with human trafficking hotline information in business and on internet, is amended by adding two new paragraphs to subsection (a) and revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(3.1) 'Body art studio' shall have the same meaning as set forth in paragraph (3) of Code Section 31-40-1. (3.2) 'Convenience store' means a retail establishment which offers for sale packaged or unprepared food and grocery items for consumption off the premises and may sell fuel products, household items, or tobacco products. This shall not include establishments that offer for sale more than 20 different cuts of refrigerated meats or more than 50 types of whole produce." "(6.1.) 'Manufacturing facility' means any facility that manufactures finished products; provided that more than 300 individuals are employed at such facility." "(b) Effective September 15, 2013, the following businesses and other establishments shall post the notice described in subsection (c) of this Code section, or a substantially similar notice, in English, Spanish, and any other language deemed appropriate by the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, in each public restroom for the business or establishment and either in a conspicuous place near the public entrance of the business or establishment or in another conspicuous location in clear view of the public and employees where similar notices are customarily posted: (1) Adult entertainment establishments; (2) Bars; (3) Primary airports; (4) Passenger rail or light rail stations; (5) Bus stations; (6) Truck stops; (7) Emergency rooms within general acute care hospitals; (8) Urgent care centers; (9) Farm labor contractors and day haulers; (10) Privately operated job recruitment centers; (11) Safety rest areas located along interstate highways in this state; (12) Hotels; (13) Businesses and establishments that offer massage or bodywork services by a massage therapist or a person who is not a massage therapist; and (14) Government buildings; provided, however, that in the case of leased property, this paragraph shall only apply to public restrooms that are a part of such lease for exclusive use by the government entity; (15) Convenience stores; (16) Body art studios; (17) Manufacturing facilities; and (18) Medical offices."

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SECTION 2. Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 43-24A-5, relating to qualifications of board members and removal, to read as follows:
"(d) Each board member shall annually complete at least one-half hour of training in human trafficking awareness and prevention and shall provide documentation of such training to the chairperson of the board."

SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-24A-7, relating to powers of the board, as follows:
"(4) Upon reasonable notice, request Initiate on-site inspections of the facility, equipment, policies, and practices of a massage therapy business or board recognized massage therapy educational program by appropriate inspectors in the Office office of the Secretary of State for the purpose of determining compliance with the standards established pursuant to this chapter;"

SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-24A-14, relating to display of the license certificate, expiration and renewal of licenses, liability insurance coverage, change of address, and inactive status, as follows:
"(a) The licensee shall display the license certificate or a photocopy thereof in an appropriate and public manner at each location at which he or she practices, with a twoinch by two-inch photograph of the licensee taken within the last two years affixed thereto."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard

Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V

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Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton E Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 436. By Senators Watson of the 11th, Goodman of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th, Walker III of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1B of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of farm use vehicles, so as to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 1B of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of farm use vehicles, so as to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1B of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of farm use vehicles, is amended by revising Code Section 40-6-308, relating to operation of farm tractors upon certain highways and yielding of right of way, as follows:
"40-6-308. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Farm tractor' means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement, for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other implements of husbandry. (2) 'Implement of husbandry' means every device, whether it is self-propelled or not, designed and adapted so as to be used exclusively primarily for agricultural, horticultural, or livestock-raising operations or for lifting or carrying an implement of husbandry and, in either case, not subject to registration if operated upon the highways. (3) 'Operator' means any individual lawfully operating a farm tractor or implement of husbandry. (b) Farm tractors, except trailers and semitrailers operated in accordance with statutory limits or provisions of Code Sections 32-6-24 and 40-8-50, shall not be permitted to travel upon any highway in this state which is a part of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways, provided that the Department of Public Safety shall have the authority to permit such travel in certain geographic areas of the state as deemed necessary. Farm tractors or implements of husbandry may be operated on any state or local roadway highway in this state if the operator complies with Code Section 40-8-4 and has taken reasonable steps to reduce the width of the farm tractor or implement of husbandry as provided for by the manufacturer. Whenever the width of a farm tractor or implement of husbandry exceeds the width of that portion of a roadway on which the farm tractor or implement of husbandry is driven, which is marked as a single lane of traffic, or, if the roadway has not been marked for lanes of traffic and the width of the farm tractor or implement of husbandry exceeds more than 50 percent of the width of the roadway, the operator shall move the farm tractor or implement of husbandry, as soon as possible, as far to the right-hand side of the roadway as is practicable and safe upon approach of any oncoming or following vehicle and upon approaching the crest of a hill. (c) Upon the immediate approach of a farm tractor or implement of husbandry which cannot be moved by the operator thereof to the far right-hand side of the roadway in compliance with subsection (b) of this Code section, due to the existence of any bridge or guardrail, sign, or any other physical impediment which would not safely allow such tractor or implement of husbandry to travel on the far right-hand side of the road, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately pull over to the far right-hand side of the road and remain in such position until the farm tractor or implement of husbandry has passed.

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(d) This Code section shall not operate to relieve any operator of a farm tractor or implement of husbandry from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the roadway."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton E Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
SB 421. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th, Jackson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to enhance penalties for the offense of transmitting a false public alarm; to revise restitution provisions for such offense; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for the offense of drive-by shooting; to modify the offense of aggravated assault; to provide for enhanced criminal penalties in certain circumstances; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for penalties; to enhance penalties for the offense of transmitting a false public alarm; to revise restitution provisions for such offense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Code Section 16-5-21, relating to aggravated assault, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) A person commits the offense of aggravated assault when he or she assaults: (1) With intent to murder, to rape, or to rob; (2) With a deadly weapon or with any object, device, or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury; (3) With any object, device, or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in strangulation; or (4) A person or persons without Without legal justification by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle or after immediately exiting a vehicle toward a person, an occupied motor vehicle, or persons occupied building."

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SECTION 1-2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-7-22, relating to criminal damage to property in the first degree, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) A person commits the offense of criminal damage to property in the first degree when he or she:
(1) Knowingly and without authority interferes with any property in a manner so as to endanger human life; or (2) Knowingly and without authority and by either force or violence or by electronic means interferes with the proper operation of any critical infrastructure or any vital public service; or (3) Knowingly and without justification causes damage to a building by discharging a firearm while inside a vehicle or after immediately exiting a vehicle."
SECTION 1-3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-15-3, relating to definitions regarding street gang terrorism and prevention, by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) as follows:
"(A) Any offense defined as racketeering activity by Code Section 16-14-3, or any offense defined in Code Section 16-15-4.1;"
SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended in Chapter 15, relating to street gang terrorism and prevention, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-15-4.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Dwelling' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-7-1. (2) 'Firearm' means any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or similar device or weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge. (b) A person commits the offense of drive-by shooting when he or she, while in a motor vehicle or close to the motor vehicle that was used to transport the shooter or the firearm, or both, with intent to injure another, or damage the property of another, discharges a firearm at or toward: (1) An occupied dwelling, building, or motor vehicle; (2) A dwelling, building, or motor vehicle such person knew or should have known to be occupied; or (3) A person. (c) A person convicted of the offense of drive-by shooting shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
PART II SECTION 2-1.

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Said title is further amended in Article 2 of Chapter 10, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, by revising Code Section 16-10-28, relating to transmitting a false public alarm and restitution, as follows:
"16-10-28. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Critical infrastructure' means any building, place of assembly, or facility that is located in this state and necessary for national or public security, education, or public safety. (2) 'Destructive device' means a destructive device as such term is defined by shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-7-80. (3) 'Dwelling' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-7-1. (3)(4) 'Hazardous substance' means a hazardous substance as such term is defined by shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 12-8-92. (4)(5) 'Public agency' means the state and any city, county, city and county, municipal corporation, chartered organization, public district, or public authority located in whole or in part within this state which provides or has authority to provide fire-fighting, law enforcement, ambulance, medical, or other emergency services. (5)(6) 'Public safety agency' means a functional division of a public agency which provides fire-fighting, law enforcement, emergency medical, suicide prevention, emergency management dispatching, poison control, drug prevention, child abuse, spouse abuse, or other emergency services. (6)(7) 'Request for emergency services assistance' means a report, transmission, or request for assistance made to a public safety agency, or to another person knowing at the time of such report, transmission, or request that such report, transmission, or request is likely to result in such other person making a report, transmission, or request to a public safety agency, through a public safety answering point or other form of communication or a report, statement, or request for assistance knowingly made to another person that is likely to result in the recipient making a report, transmission, or request for assistance from a public safety agency through a public safety answering point or other form of communication. (b) A person commits the offense of making an unlawful request for emergency services assistance when he or she knowingly and intentionally transmits in any manner a request for emergency services assistance knowing at the time of the request for emergency services assistance that there is no reasonable ground for believing the truth of information which forms the basis of such request and when the request involves or relates to: (1) A purported destructive device or hazardous substance located in such a place that its explosion, detonation, or release would endanger human life or cause injury or damage to property; (2) An individual who purportedly has caused or threatened to cause physical harm to himself or herself or another individual by using a deadly weapon or with any object, device, or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to result in serious bodily injury;

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(3) An individual who purportedly has committed a criminal act involving the use or threat of physical force or violence or an act constituting an immediate threat to any person's life or safety; or (4) The knowing use of any electronic device or software to alter, conceal, or disguise, or attempt to alter, conceal, or disguise, the location or identity of the person making the request. (c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection (d) of this Code section, a person convicted of a violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be punished as for follows: (1) Upon a first conviction, a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and upon conviction for a second or subsequent violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of; (2) Upon a second conviction, a felony and punished by imprisonment for not less than one five nor more than ten years, by a fine of not less than $5,000.00, or both; and (3) Upon a third or subsequent conviction, a felony and punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 15 years, by a fine of not less than $25,000.00, or both. (2)(A)(d)(1) If the location of the unlawful request for emergency services assistance in violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section is critical infrastructure, such a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than ten years, by a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both. (B)(2) If serious bodily harm or death results from the response of a public safety agency, such person or if the location of response to an unlawful request for emergency assistance is a dwelling or a place of worship, a person convicted of a first violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years and, by a fine of not less than $5,000.00, or both. (d)(e) In addition to any other penalty imposed by law for a violation of this Code section, the court may shall require the defendant to make restitution to any affected natural person or public or private entity for the reasonable costs or damages associated with the offense, including, without limitation, damage to property, expenses to treat bodily injuries, and the actual value of any goods, services, or income lost as a result of such violation. Restitution made pursuant to this subsection shall not preclude any party from obtaining any other civil or criminal remedy available under any other provision of law. The restitution authorized by this subsection is supplemental and not exclusive."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox E Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton E Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn E Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:

SB 389. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hodges of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, privileges, and prohibitions, so as to provide for the adjutant general to be the official sponsor of the state sponsored life insurance program for the Georgia National Guard; to provide a definition; to provide for duties for the adjutant general regarding the program; to provide for the National Guard Association of Georgia to select the insurer for the program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Bonner of the 73rd asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Resolution of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HR 1419. By Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Clark of the 100th, Prince of the 132nd, Cannon of the 172nd and Sainz of the 180th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Assistance Programs for Veterans Applying for Military Benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Carpenter of the 4th et al., Adeyina of the 110th, and Dickey of the 145th et al.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1420. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Douglas of the 78th, Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th and Bell of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION commending Candice Nicole Jester, the Region III Magnet Schools 2024 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1421. By Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Burns of the 159th, Meeks of the 178th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Cannon of the 172nd and others:

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A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Heidi Charlotte Bentley; and for other purposes.
HR 1422. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Persinger of the 119th and Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Terry Hollifield for his 53 years of outstanding service as executive director of the Georgia Crop Improvement Association, where he retired on December 31, 2023; and for other purposes.
HR 1423. By Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, Mughal of the 105th, Adeyina of the 110th, Miller of the 62nd and Clark of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lawrenceville Duluth Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1424. By Representative Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending Michael Wells, Cartersville High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1425. By Representative Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending Amy Archer, Cartersville High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1426. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION commending the House interns for the 2024 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1427. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2024 regular session temporary administrative assistants for the Georgia House of Representatives on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.
HR 1428. By Representative Lupton of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Aceli Zenil Ortega for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

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HR 1429. By Representative Lupton of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Cristina De La Cruz for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1430. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Bazemore of the 69th, Hugley of the 141st and Willis of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Rogsbert Phillips-Reed; and for other purposes.
HR 1431. By Representatives Tran of the 80th, Roberts of the 52nd, Panitch of the 51st, Lupton of the 83rd and Holcomb of the 81st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Dunwoody High School Youth City Council for its advocacy work and interest in civic engagement; and for other purposes.
Representative Bonner of the 73rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 398 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bonner of the 73rd
Chairman
Representative Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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SB 169 SB 395 SB 440

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Hawkins of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 455 SB 505 SB 515

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 127th
Vice-Chairman

Representative Oliver of the 82nd District, Secretary of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Health has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 456 SB 480

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Oliver of the 82nd
Secretary

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Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House stand in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Thirty-Fourth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Carson Carter Chastain Cheokas

Clark, D Clark, J Cooper Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, S Fleming Franklin Frazier Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett

Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Lewis-Ward Lim Lott

Lumsden Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Powell Prince Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor

Roberts Romman Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Bennett of the 94th, Cannon of the 58th, Collins of the 71st, DeLoach of the 167th, Draper of the 90th, Frye of the 122nd, Holcomb of the 81st, Jackson of the 68th, Mainor of the 56th, Miller of the 62nd, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, Pirkle of the 169th, Reese of the 140th, Smith of the 70th, Washburn of the 144th, Williams of the 37th, and Willis of the 55th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Jimmy Elder, First Baptist Church of Columbus, Columbus, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1470. By Representatives Mathiak of the 74th, Bonner of the 73rd, Bazemore of the 69th and Jackson of the 68th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the re-creation of the board of elections for Fayette County, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3712), so as to revise the composition of the board; to revise provisions for appointment of board members; to provide for initial terms; to provide for current board members to serve out the terms to which they were appointed; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1471. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Thomas of the 21st, Jones of the 47th, Carson of the 46th, Scoggins of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Cherokee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1472. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Bartow County; to provide for a short title; to provide for authorized contents of agreements and instruments of the boards generally, use of proceeds of sale of bonds, notes, etc., and subsequent issue of bonds, notes, etc.; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the boards' bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide for procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1416. By Representatives Neal of the 79th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Felony Sentencing and Punishment in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 1417. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th and Bell of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Roy Charles Bell and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 1418. By Representatives Olaleye of the 59th, Washburn of the 144th, Frye of the 122nd, Wiedower of the 121st, Hugley of the 141st and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Use of Local Fees to Support Affordable Housing; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

HR 1432. By Representatives Crowe of the 118th and McCollum of the 30th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

HR 1433. By Representatives Bell of the 75th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Holland of the 54th, Mainor of the 56th, Clark of the 108th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Eradication of Homelessness; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 1466 HB 1468 HR 1414 HR 1419

HB 1467 HB 1469 HR 1415

Representative Dickey of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1135 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 472 Do Pass

SB 132 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 534 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 145th
Chairman

Representative Parsons of the 44th District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 422 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman

Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 137 SB 497

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 1402 HB 1456 HB 1460 HB 1462

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1454 HB 1458 HB 1461 HB 1463

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 64 SB 426 SB 508

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 425 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 433 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman

Representative Ballinger of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Juvenile Justice has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 230 SB 454

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 376 Do Pass SB 520 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Chairman

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Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 507 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman
Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 366 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 34th Legislative Day as enumerated below:
DEBATE CALENDAR
Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

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Modified Structured Rule

SB 171 SB 205 SB 232 SB 342 SB 430 SB 483

Development Authorities; the length of a director's hold-over period following expiration of term of office; limit (GAff-Gambill-15th) Burns-23rd Funeral Directors and Embalmers; reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's license; change provisions (RegI-Ridley-6th) Williams-25th Courts; provide for probate court fees; funding of the State Children's Trust Fund; requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display; amend (Substitute)(Judy-Jones-25th) Kennedy-18th Child Abuse Records; child abuse and neglect registries; authorize the disclosure (JuvJ-Ballinger-23rd) Robertson-29th COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety; provisions for rebuttable presumptions of risk by claimants in certain COVID-19 liability claims; revise (Judy-Barrett-24th) Dolezal-27th Minors; enter into the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children; definitions; provisions; provide (JuvJ-Gullett-19th) Hatchett-50th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1402. By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Adesanya of the 43rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Mableton, approved May 9, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 6049), so as to deannex certain properties from the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend an Act incorporating the City of Mableton, approved May 9, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 6049), so as to deannex certain properties from the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

An Act incorporating the City of Mableton, approved May 9, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 6049),

is amended by adding a new subsection to Section 1.11 to read as follows:

"(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this charter to the contrary, the corporate

limits of the City of Mableton shall not include the following properties, as identified by

the street address and tax parcel identification number, as used by the Cobb County Board

of Tax Assessors on the effective date of this subsection:

Street Address

Tax Parcel ID

175 Covered Bridge Drive

17017200090

177 Covered Bridge Drive

17017200110

184 Covered Bridge Drive

17018900040

179 Covered Bridge Drive

17019000050

181 Covered Bridge Drive

17018900120

183 Covered Bridge Drive

17018900030

185 Covered Bridge Drive

17018900130

187 Covered Bridge Drive

17018900140

195 Covered Bridge Drive

17018900110

194 Covered Bridge Drive

17017200060

192 Covered Bridge Drive

17018900150

190 Covered Bridge Drive

17018900100

188 Covered Bridge Drive

17018900090

180 Covered Bridge Drive

17018900070

178 Covered Bridge Drive

17017200050

100 Covered Bridge Drive

17017200080

170 Covered Bridge Trail

17017200380

176 Covered Bridge Trail

17017200390

182 Covered Bridge Trail

17017200400

188 Covered Bridge Trail

17017200410

194 Covered Bridge Trail

17017200420

175 Covered Bridge Trail

17017200430

161 Covered Bridge Trail

17017200120

79 Concord Road

17017100130

10 Concord Road

17017100110

20 Concord Road

17017100050

45 Concord Road

17017100200."

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 1454. By Representatives Jones of the 60th, Bruce of the 61st, Evans of the 57th, Panitch of the 51st, Roberts of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 188081, p. 508), as amended, so as to provide for compensation of the chairperson and other members of the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1456. By Representatives Smith of the 18th and Huddleston of the 72nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Mount Zion, approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3862), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 3683), so as to revise provisions related to councilmembers vacating their office; to repeal an erroneous provision of a prior amendatory Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1458. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pickens County, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3704), as amended, so as to update and revise provisions relating to the powers, duties, and obligations of the board of commissioners; to revise and update provisions relating to the powers and duties of the chairperson; to revise provisions related to scheduling of meetings of the board of commissioners; to provide that state law shall governing bidding and procurement; to update provisions related to keeping of the minutes and records of the board of commissioners; to revise budgeting and audit procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1460. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4349), as amended; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1461. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all Jackson County ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 29, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4381), so as to provide for two classes of residents, to increase the exemption for each class, and to remove an income limitation; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1462. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Glaize of the 67th, Jackson of the 68th, Olaleye of the 59th, Mainor of the 56th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Chattahoochee Hill Country (now known as City of Chattahoochee Hills) in Fulton County, approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3821), as amended, so as to revise the term and other provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1463. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Glaize of the 67th, Jackson of the 68th, Olaleye of the 59th, Mainor of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Chattahoochee Hills to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon
Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J
Collins

Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman
Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower E Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate insists on its amendment to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:

SB 73. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Hatchett of the 50th, Dugan of the 30th, Moore of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to telephone service, so as to provide for class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone solicitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for actions and damages against persons and entities on whose behalf such provisions were violated; to provide for and prohibit certain defenses in such actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 299. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Bonner of the 73rd, Clark of the 100th, Ballard of the 147th, Tarvin of the 2nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-2.1, Title 16, Title 19, Title 20, and Chapter 2 of Title 38, Chapter 2 of Title 40, of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment, compensation, authority, qualifications, training, and other limitations of associate probate court judges, crimes and offenses, domestic relations, education, military affairs, and registration and licensing of motor vehicles, respectively, so as to add appropriate references to the United States Space Force; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1181. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 112th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to limit the carryforward periods of certain income tax credits; to provide for expirations of certain credits; to amend Code Sections 3-6-70, 33-8-13, 48-5C-1, 48-8-3, and 48-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from excise tax on wine, exemption of certain insurance companies from taxes, definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report relative to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, state sales and use tax exemptions, and excise tax imposed, rates for tobacco and vaping products, exemptions, collection and payment, and tax separately identified, respectively, so as to provide for sunset dates; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 385. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Bonner of the 73rd, Jenkins of the 136th, Clark of the 100th, Prince of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to add appropriate references to the United States Space Force; to make conforming changes; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 563. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Gunter of the 8th, Reeves of the 99th, Martinez of the 111th, Holcomb of the 81st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., the "Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978," so as to provide for hearing before an administrative law judge; to change provisions relating to the appointment of hearing officers; to provide for a definition; to provide the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity with the power to order discovery; to change certain provisions relating to the filing, amending, and investigation of a complaint regarding an unlawful practice; to change provisions relating to an appeal seeking a review of a final order by a hearing officer and a review of a dismissal of a complaint by the administrator; to provide penalty for willful failure; to provide testimony or discovery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Lim of the 98th, Cooper of the 45th, Adeyina of the 110th et al., McClain of the 109th et al., Hong of the 103rd et al., Anulewicz of the 42nd et al., Dubnik of the 29th et al., Powell of the 33rd et al., Marin of the 96th et al., Jenkins of the 136th, Scott of the 76th et al., Lupton of the 83rd et al., Cummings of the 39th et al., Thomas of the 21st, and Bruce of the 61st.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Motor Vehicles:
SB 110. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Gooch of the 51st, Tillery of the 19th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions for insurance, so as to establish the Back the Blue Fund that distributes voluntary contributions made through motor vehicle insurance policies for the purpose of increasing the pay to or enhancing the benefits of law enforcement officers in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs:
SB 203. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Dolezal of the 27th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to industry services training program, so as to provide for tuition-free programs that relate to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle for veterans; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to repeal provisions authorizing joinder of motor carriers and their insurance carriers in tort and contract causes of action; to provide for standards of service hours for motor carriers operating solely intrastate; to provide for hiring standards for commercial driver's license holders; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Health:
SB 505. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th, Watson of the 1st, Dolezal of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to revise provisions relating to required publication by hospital of certain financial documents on its website; to provide for uniform reporting requirements; to require hospitals to annually provide the Uniform Resource Locator for the webpage containing the financial documents; to provide for increased penalties for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 483. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to enter into the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the provisions of the compact; to provide for the present compact to remain in effect until the effective date of the new compact and to provide for automatic repeal; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner
Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal
New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 173, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 607 H
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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I would like the record to reflect I would have voted YEA (Y) on SB 483.

/s/ Park Cannon

SB 205. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Robertson of the 29th, Anderson of the 24th, Hickman of the 4th, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for funeral directors and embalmers, so as to change certain provisions related to the reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's license; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter

Y Cooper E Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal
New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.

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Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

N Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 171, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 342. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Albers of the 56th and Brass of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse records, so as to authorize the disclosure or use of information from child abuse and neglect registries by the Department of Human Services to locate, recover, or provide services to a child determined to be missing or a victim of sexual exploitation; to provide for access to records concerning reports of child abuse and missing or exploited children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal
New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, T.P.
Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 232. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Tillery of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st and Strickland of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for probate court fees; to provide for funding of the State Children's Trust Fund; to revise provisions regarding additional fees; to amend Code Section 25-10-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display, application, imposition of conditions as to granting of permit, duration and transfer of permit, disposition of excess fireworks, and fees, and Chapter 6 of Title 29 of the O.C.G.A., relating to judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds, so as to repeal a provision regarding compensation of probate court judges; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for probate court fees; to provide for definitions; to provide for funding of the State Children's Trust Fund; to revise provisions regarding additional fees; to provide for crossreferences; to amend Code Section 25-10-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display, application, imposition of conditions as to granting of permit, duration and transfer of permit, disposition of excess

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fireworks, and fees, and Chapter 6 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds, so as to repeal a provision regarding compensation of probate court judges; to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by repealing Code Section 15-9-60, relating to fees of probate courts, in its entirety, and enacting a new Code Section 15-9-60 to read as follows:
"15-9-60. (a) The judges or clerks of the probate courts of this state shall charge and collect the fees enumerated in this Code section. (b) All sums that the probate courts may be required to collect pursuant to Code Sections 15-23-7, 15-9-60.1, and 36-15-9 and all other sums required by law shall be in addition to the fees provided for in this Code section. The fees in this Code section are in addition to any costs for service of process, fees for publication of citation or notice, or any other sums that may be required by law. (c) The fees in this Code section shall be paid into the county treasury or otherwise remitted as provided by law. (d) Unless a party files an affidavit of indigence stating that he or she is unable to pay fees due to indigence, all fees in this Code section shall be paid at the time of filing or when other specified services are rendered. In accordance with Code Section 15-9-61, a filing party may pay a $30.00 fee deposit before filing any item listed in subsection (e), (f), (g), or (h) of this Code section except that no deposit shall be paid if no fee is required. (e) As used in this subsection, 'fiduciary compliance report' shall include all reporting as required by Code Sections 53-7-30 or 53-7-67. For each estate filing, as provided in Title 53, the filing fees shall be as follows:
(1) Petition .............................................................................................. $175.00

(2) Motion, response, request, citation, or caveat ..................................

75.00

(3) Fiduciary compliance report with assets...........................................

40.00

(4) Fiduciary compliance report with no assets...................................... No fee
(f) As used in this subsection, 'fiduciary compliance report' shall include all reporting as required by Code Sections 29-3-30, 29-3-60, or 29-3-61. For each conservatorship of minor or guardianship of minor filing, as provided in Title 29, the filing fees shall be as follows:
(1) Petition, except petition to terminate guardianship of minor and petition for temporary letters of guardianship of minor .......................... $175.00

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(2) Petition for temporary letters of guardianship of minor .................... 125.00

(3) Motion, response, request, citation, or caveat ..................................

75.00

(4) Petition to terminate guardianship of minor .....................................

40.00

(5) Fiduciary compliance report with assets...........................................

40.00

(6) Fiduciary compliance report with no assets...................................... No fee (g) As used in this subsection, 'fiduciary compliance report' shall include all reporting as required by Code Sections 29-5-30, 29-5-60, or 29-5-61. For each conservatorship of adult or guardianship of adult filing, as provided in Title 29, the filing fees shall be as follows:
(1) Petition .............................................................................................. $175.00

(2) Motion, response, request, citation, or caveat ..................................

75.00

(3) Fiduciary compliance report with assets...........................................

40.00

(4) Fiduciary compliance report with no assets...................................... No fee (h) For each involuntary treatment, habilitation, temporary placement filing, or filing pursuant to Chapter 20 of Title 31, the filing fees shall be as follows:
(1) Petition .............................................................................................. $175.00

(2) Motion, response, request, citation, or caveat ..................................

75.00

(3) Petition in support, affidavit in support, or issuance of an order to apprehend ...............................................................................................

No fee

(i) For each account accepted by the judge of the probate court as custodian for a minor, incapacitated adult, or missing or unknown heir or beneficiary, a one-time fee of 8 percent of the fund shall be deducted from the fund when such custodianship is accepted by the judge to pay to the county treasury. (j) For all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court in the exercise of concurrent jurisdiction pursuant to Code Section 15-9-127 for which no cost is set forth in this Code section, the sums charged shall be the same as those charged for such services in the superior court pursuant to Code Section 15-6-77 or other applicable law. (k) For each miscellaneous and administrative item, the fees shall be as follows:

(1) Issuance of veteran's license ............................................................. No fee

(2) Issuance of writ of fieri facias (fi. fa.) .............................................. No fee

(3) Copies (per page) .............................................................................. $ 1.00

(4) Certificate of residence .....................................................................

10.00

(5) Certified copy of letters (including copy cost) .................................

10.00

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(6) Certification of publication for insurance company charter .............

10.00

(7) Certification under seal of copies (excluding copy cost) .................

10.00

(8) For filing a bond of official, officer, or employee of any:

(A) Municipality or authority within county .......................................

10.00

(B) For filing of bond of county official or officer ............................. No fee

(9) For examination of records or files by employee of the probate court to provide abstract of information contained therein or to provide copies therefrom (per estate or name) ................................................................

10.00

(10) Junk dealer registration ...................................................................

10.00

(11) Subpoena.........................................................................................

10.00

(12) Application for weapons carry license (exclusive of fees charged by other agencies for the examination of criminal records and mental health records) .........................................................................................

30.00

(13) Replacement of weapons carry license (lost, stolen, name change,

or address change ....................................................................................

6.00

(14) Personal identification cards to a judge or Supreme Court justice .............................................

Fee shall be determined by Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia pursuant to Code Section 15-25-3

(15) Marriage license with premarital education pursuant to Code Section 19-3-30.1 .................................................................................... No Fee

(16) Marriage license without premarital education .............................. $40.00

(17) Marriage certificate.........................................................................

10.00

(18) Creditor's claim ...............................................................................

15.00

(19) Declination to serve of nominated personal representative ............

15.00

(20) Exemplification...............................................................................

15.00

(21) Recording of marks and brands (each) ...........................................

15.00

(22) Renunciation of right of succession................................................

15.00

(23) Will filed for safekeeping ...............................................................

15.00

(24) Petition for declaration of exemptions............................................

25.00

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(25) Appeal to superior court (petition for review) ................................
(26) Preparation of record and transcript to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals (per page) ....................................................................
(27) For appeals to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals, where a transcript of the evidence and proceedings is filed with the clerk and does not require recopying, the clerk shall not receive the fee herein prescribed with respect to such transcript but shall receive, for filing and transmission of such transcript .........................................................
(28) Petition to establish lost papers.......................................................
(29) Fireworks application .....................................................................
(30) Application for writ of habeas corpus ............................................
(31) Petition for Authority to Open Safety Deposit Box .......................
(32) Petition to amend marriage license application ..............................
(33) Petition to amend vital record .........................................................
(34) Any other petition filed in the probate court other than those proceedings and actions set forth in Title 29 or Title 53 and not specifically set forth in subsections (e) through (k) of this Code section

30.00 1.00
35.00 50.00 50.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00
75.00"

SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-60.1, relating to additional marriage license fee for Children's Trust Fund, as follows:
"15-9-60.1. In addition to any fees required in subsection (k) of Code Section 15-9-60 for receiving marriage applications, issuing marriage licenses, and recording relative thereto, the judge of the probate court shall charge an additional fee of $15.00 for issuing a marriage license. No amount of this additional fee shall be paid into the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia provided for in Chapter 11 of Title 47 or be used for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts. Each judge of the probate court shall collect the additional fees for issuing marriage licenses as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury for the State Children's Trust Fund. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate

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Budget and Evaluation Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-21A-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to additional filing fees, application fee for indigent defense services, and remittance of funds, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'civil action' means: (A) With regard to decedents' estates, only the following proceedings petitions: petition for letters of administration; petition to probate a will in solemn form; petition for an order declaring no administration necessary; petition to probate a will in solemn form and for letters of administration with will annexed; petition to probate a will in common form; and petition for year's support; (B) A petition in With regard to a minor guardianship or conservatorship matter as set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (f) of Code Section 15-9-60, the proceeding by which the jurisdiction of the probate court is first invoked; (C) A petition in With regard to an adult guardianship or conservatorship matter as set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (g) of Code Section 15-9-60, the proceeding by which the jurisdiction of the probate court is first invoked; and (D) An application for writ of habeas corpus, as set forth in paragraph (30) of subsection (k) of Code Section 15-9-60.
(2) In addition to all other legal costs, there shall be charged to the filing party and collected by the clerk an additional fee of $15.00 in each civil action filed in the probate court. For the purposes of the imposition of the civil filing fee required by this subsection, the probate court shall collect the civil filing fee on each proceeding petition listed in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection involving a decedent but once only in a an adult or minor guardianship or conservatorship matter involving the same ward or an application for writ of habeas corpus involving the same applicant."
SECTION 4. Code Section 25-10-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display, application, imposition of conditions as to granting of permit, duration and transfer of permit, disposition of excess fireworks, and fees, is amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) The judge of the probate court shall receive $10.00 for his or her services in granting or refusing the original permit and $1.00 for each copy issued, to be paid by the applicant. The judge of the probate court shall provide the Safety Fire Commissioner a copy of each permit granted prior to the proposed date of the public exhibition or display."
SECTION 5. Chapter 6 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 29-6-7, relating to compensation of judges.

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SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025, and shall apply to fees paid in a probate court on and after such date.

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings
Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum
McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish
Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper
Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 171. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Gooch of the 51st, Rhett of the 33rd, Parent of the 42nd and Dixon of the 45th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to development authorities, so as to limit the length of a director's holdover period following expiration of term of office; to amend Code Section 3662A-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to required training on development and redevelopment programs, so as to require directors to do yearly continuing education; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mechanics and materialmen liens, so as to provide that such liens may attach to the usufruct interest of properties owned by or titled in a development authority or downtown development authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M E Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook

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Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 174, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 430. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Watson of the 1st, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to COVID-19 pandemic business safety, so as to revise provisions for rebuttable presumptions of risk by claimants in certain COVID-19 liability claims by repealing certain warning requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore Y Bell N Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye N Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens N Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125

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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton Y Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

E Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 27.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 509-E Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 13, 2024

Scotty Long 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

RE: Vote Change

Dear Scotty,

I would like to change the following bills to "Yea."

SB 430 from not voting to yea SB 483 from not voting to yea

Faithfully,

/s/ Solomon Adesanya

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 389. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hodges of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, privileges, and prohibitions, so as to provide for the adjutant general to be the official sponsor of the state sponsored life insurance program for the Georgia National Guard; to provide a definition; to provide for duties for the adjutant general regarding the program; to provide for the National Guard Association of Georgia to select the insurer for the program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach
Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

SB 73.

By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Hatchett of the 50th, Dugan of the 30th, Moore of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to telephone service, so as to provide for class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone solicitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for actions and damages against persons and entities on whose behalf such provisions were violated; to provide for and prohibit certain defenses in such actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend the House Committee on Rules substitute to SB 73 (LC 49 1462S) by replacing line 1 with the following: To amend Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts generally, so as to move the Superior Court of Banks County from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for effective dates; to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and

By replacing line 8 with the following: PART I
SECTION 1-1.

Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts generally, is amended by revising paragraphs (25) and (32) of Code Section 15-6-1, relating to composition of judicial circuits, as follows:

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"(25) Mountain Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Banks, Habersham, Rabun, and Stephens;" "(32) Piedmont Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Barrow, and Jackson, and Banks;"
SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraphs (25) and (32) of Code Section 156-3, relating to terms of court, as follows:
"(25) Mountain Circuit: (A) Banks County -- January 1 and July 1. (A)(B) Habersham County -- January 1 and July 1. (B)(C) Rabun County -- January 1 and July 1. (C)(D) Stephens County -- January 1 and July 1."
"(5)(32) Piedmont Circuit: (A) Banks County -- First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term. (B) Barrow County -- First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term. (C)(B) Jackson County -- First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term."
PART 2 SECTION 2-1.
Effective November 1, 2023, Banks County shall be transferred from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit.
SECTION 2-2. All proceedings and litigations, civil, equitable, and criminal, pending in the Superior Court of Banks County at such time as it was a part of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit, including all complaints, pleadings, petitions, indictments, special presentments, summonses, processes, motions, writs, and mesne and final proceedings, together with all books and records of any kind or character belonging to or issued, returnable, filed, pending, or commenced in such county, shall relate to, become a part of, and be transferred to the Mountain Judicial Circuit and its jurisdiction.
SECTION 2-3. The county governing authorities of the newly constituted Mountain Judicial Circuit and the newly constituted Piedmont Judicial Circuit shall no later than October 31, 2023, enter into such intergovernmental agreements as may be appropriate concerning the matter of

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allocation of costs and expenses of operation of each respective judicial circuit. Such costs and expenses shall include, but not be limited to, circuit-wide costs and expenditures; supplements to salaries and expenses of judges and district attorneys; transfer of any amounts, as appropriate, held pursuant to Code Section 15-23-7; transfer of any amounts; as appropriate, secured pursuant to condemnation or forfeiture actions from criminal cases that originated from a violation of law in Banks County; and retirement costs. All staffing for all judicial circuits referenced herein shall be governed pursuant to Code Section 1518-28.
PART III SECTION 3-1.
By replacing line 166 with the following: PART IV
SECTION 4-1.
Part I of this Act shall become effective on November 1, 2023. Part II of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval for the purpose of facilitating the preparation and execution of intergovernmental agreements pursuant to Section 2-3 of such part. The remaining Parts of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4-2.
Representative Smith of the 18th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 73.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Leverett of the 123rd asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1483. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Washington, Georgia, approved February 14, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p.

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2139), as amended, so as to provide for term limits for the offices of mayor and councilmember; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
Representative Camp of the 135th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 1443. By Representatives Holland of the 54th, Evans of the 57th, Silcox of the 53rd, Evans of the 89th, Bruce of the 61st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for operation of automated transit vehicle lane monitoring devices for the enforcement of traffic in transit vehicle lanes in the City of Atlanta; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Martin of the 49th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Higher Education:
SB 137. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Strickland of the 17th, Williams of the 25th, Anavitarte of the 31st and Orrock of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-411 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to revise the definition of approved school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Gunter of the 8th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
SB 203. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Dolezal of the 27th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to industry services training program, so as to provide for tuition-free programs that relate to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle for veterans; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to repeal provisions authorizing joinder of motor carriers and their insurance carriers in tort and contract causes of action; to provide for standards of service hours for motor carriers operating solely intrastate; to provide for hiring standards for commercial driver's license holders; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Willis of the 55th, Mainor of the 56th, New of the 64th et al., Dunahoo of the 31st, Williams of the 168th, Bonner of the 73rd, Mathiak of the 74th, and Thomas of the 21st et al.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1436. By Representative Adeyina of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Grayson High School Chamber Orchestra; and for other purposes.
HR 1437. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Garth Anthony Dermot Henton; and for other purposes.
HR 1438. By Representative Powell of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Walter James Gordon Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1439. By Representative Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert Jennings "Bob" Shaw; and for other purposes.

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HR 1440. By Representatives Barrett of the 24th, Wiedower of the 121st, Holcomb of the 81st, Knight of the 134th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia for its efforts in making Georgia a top state for construction; and for other purposes.
HR 1441. By Representative Cummings of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., upon its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1442. By Representatives Holly of the 116th, Willis of the 55th, Miller of the 62nd, Douglas of the 78th, Smith of the 70th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Christian Business Women's Network International for outstanding contributions to empowering women in business; and for other purposes.
HR 1443. By Representatives Hong of the 103rd, Gunter of the 8th and Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending all the Divisions of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in their Anti-Gang Initiatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1444. By Representatives Greene of the 154th, Yearta of the 152nd, Taylor of the 173rd, Campbell of the 171st and Cannon of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jay Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 1445. By Representative Powell of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Hartwell Golf Club; and for other purposes.
HR 1446. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ezron Benjamin; and for other purposes.

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HR 1447. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing October 20, 2024, as Mashujaa Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1448. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eric Mwangi; and for other purposes.
HR 1449. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Awet Eyasu on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1450. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dede Ntumba; and for other purposes.
HR 1451. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Angela Harris; and for other purposes.
HR 1452. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lawrence Prescott; and for other purposes.
HR 1453. By Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, Miller of the 62nd, Mughal of the 105th and Clark of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Umu Igbo Unite (UIU); and for other purposes.

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HR 1454. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1455. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mikey Sparkle; and for other purposes.
HR 1456. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frantz Bourget; and for other purposes.
HR 1457. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Lumsden of the 12th, Anderson of the 10th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Barrett of the 24th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Tech Glee Club; and for other purposes.
HR 1458. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Copeland Fitzgerald Comrie; and for other purposes.
HR 1459. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adesanya of the 43rd and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hazel Carmen Mitchell; and for other purposes.
HR 1460. By Representative Glaize of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mekia Troy; and for other purposes.
HR 1461. By Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Mitchell of the 88th, Bennett of the 94th, Adeyina of the 110th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Dianna M. Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 1462. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Petrea of the 166th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2024, as Georgia Hotel and Lodging Industry Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1463. By Representative Moore of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Temeka Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 1464. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Campbell of the 35th, Schofield of the 63rd, Tran of the 80th, Westbrook of the 163rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Megan Beach-Gomes; and for other purposes.
HR 1465. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Bell of the 75th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association upon its seventh annual GWIAA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1466. By Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, Miller of the 62nd, Mughal of the 105th and Clark of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chuck Warbington; and for other purposes.
HR 1467. By Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, Miller of the 62nd, Mughal of the 105th and Clark of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION commending Chief John Mullin; and for other purposes.
HR 1468. By Representatives Stoner of the 40th, Neal of the 79th, McClain of the 109th, Glaize of the 67th and Tran of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Iron Workers Local 387 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.

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HR 1469. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Al Shorey, Darlington High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1470. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Oscar Jin, Darlington High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1471. By Representative Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lakeview Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2024 GIAA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1472. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Carter of the 93rd, Henderson of the 113th, Evans of the 57th and Crowe of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Shannon Buff, the 2024 Georgia High School Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1473. By Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Clark of the 108th, Mughal of the 105th, Hutchinson of the 106th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patricia Annette Lowery; and for other purposes.
HR 1474. By Representative Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lakeview Academy girls basketball team for winning the 2024 GIAA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1475. By Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Knight of the 134th, Mathiak of the 74th, Smith of the 70th and Smith of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Congressman Drew Ferguson; and for other purposes.

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HR 1476. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Carter of the 93rd, Lewis-Ward of the 115th, Schofield of the 63rd and Barnes of the 86th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2024 as Minority Health Month to encourage cholesterol screening; and for other purposes.

Representative Bonner of the 73rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1419 Do Pass SB 451 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bonner of the 73rd
Chairman

Representative Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 233 SB 464

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 324 SB 341 SB 358

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 112 SB 385 SB 469

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 137 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 399 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Carson of the 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 328 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Chairman

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Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House stand in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Thirty-Fifth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Blackmon Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Collins Cooper Corbett Cox Crawford

Crowe Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, S Fleming Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Hilton Hitchens

Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor Marin Martin

Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jor

Roberts Romman Sainz Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Smith, L Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Bennett of the 94th, Beverly of the 143rd, Bonner of the 73rd, Byrd of the 20th, Cannon of the 58th, Carter of the 93rd, Clark of the 108th, Cummings of the 39th, Drenner of the 85th, Henderson of the 113th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jenkins of the 136th, Miller of the 62nd, Oliver of the

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82nd, Ridley of the 6th, Sharper of the 177th, Thomas of the 21st, Washburn of the 144th, Williams of the 37th, and Willis of the 55th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Representative Mack Jackson, District 128, Pastor, St. James Christian Fellowship, Inc., Tennille, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1473. By Representative Stinson of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Fort Valley; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1474. By Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Holland of the 54th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th, Schofield of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1475. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Henderson of the 113th and Carter of the 93rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Covington, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4011), so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1476. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Cox of the 28th, Clark of the 100th, Jasperse of the 11th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Forsyth County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1477. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Henderson of the 113th and Carter of the 93rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Oxford, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1478. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Beverly of the 143rd, Williams of the 148th, Dickey of the 145th, Hatchett of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Mid-State Energy Authority as an institution performing an essential governmental function; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for purpose; to provide for members of the Authority and meetings; to provide for powers of the Authority; to provide that the Authority replaces the Commission; to provide for tort immunity; to provide contracting requirements; to provide for supplemental powers; to deny taxing powers; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1479. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Ware County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1480. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 47th, Thomas of the 65th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 10, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3591), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4203), so as to provide for salaries for the members of such board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1481. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Schofield of the 63rd, Holland of the 54th, Evans of the 57th, Evans of the 89th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of homesteads in certain designated zip codes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1482. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Jackson of the 165th and Westbrook of the 163rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Chatham County, approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2835), so as to repeal such Act and all amendatory Acts thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1484. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Williams of the 37th, Lupton of the 83rd, Cummings of the 39th and Cooper of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 and Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fireworks and general provisions regarding provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, respectively, so as to vest regulation of the dates and times for the lawful use or ignition of consumer fireworks exclusively with counties and municipal corporations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1485. By Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Tran of the 80th, Taylor of the 92nd, Barnes of the 86th, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga.

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L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 4256), so as to revise provisions related to changes in boundaries of the DeKalb County School District following certain annexations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1486. By Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Tran of the 80th, Barnes of the 86th, Draper of the 90th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1434. By Representative Martinez of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Mrs. Ashley MacDonald Callahan and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1435. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia and the Department of Economic Development to support the Vince Dooley Battlefield Preservation Fund as part of the Georgia US250 Committee's observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HR 1477. By Representatives Evans of the 89th, Moore of the 91st, Tran of the 80th and Lupton of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Offshore Wind Energy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 1470 HB 1472 HR 1416 HR 1418 HR 1433

HB 1471 HB 1483 HR 1417 HR 1432

Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 465 SB 493 SB 533

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 35th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

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Modified Structured Rule

SB 387 SB 448 SB 450

Identification Cards; certain applicants who are either homeless or in the legal custody of the Division of Family and Children Services do not require signatures; provide (JuvJ-Ballinger-23rd) Kirkpatrick-32nd Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission (CR-Yearta-152nd) Hatchett-50th Courts; property, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates; neither superior court nor a state court shall have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 5; clarify (Substitute)(Judy-Leverett-123rd) Kennedy-18th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 575. By Senator Williams of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Milledgeville Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for purpose; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 481. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Thomas of the 21st, Kelley of the 16th, Taylor of the 173rd, Martin of the 49th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law," so as to provide for a fiduciary duty to invest retirement assets solely in the financial interest of participants and their beneficiaries; to provide for duties; to provide for delegation of duties; to provide for objective; to provide for conformance; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 982. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Dubnik of the 29th, Erwin of the 32nd, Martin of the 49th, Hong of the 103rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Workforce Development Board, so as to require the State Workforce Development Board to develop, approve, and annually publish a High-demand Career List identifying those careers most critical to the state's current and future workforce needs; to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide for conforming changes; to require the Office of Student Achievement to work in consultation with the State Workforce Development Board to audit and report on the effectiveness of employment, wage attainment, and retention of students in programs that align with the Highdemand Career List; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1091. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th, Scott of the 76th and Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the chief magistrate of Clayton County, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4411), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4136), so as to revise provisions regarding compensation of the chief magistrate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1100. By Representatives New of the 64th, Corbett of the 174th, Prince of the 132nd, Smith of the 138th, McClain of the 109th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to authorize the use of electronic notifications and communications by the Department of Revenue to motor vehicle owners relative to motor vehicle registration and certificates of title upon consent; to provide for standards and conditions to obtain such consent; to provide for the issuance of vehicle registration and license plates for government owned vehicles; to provide for exceptions; to revise a definition; to provide for

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conforming changes; to provide for the establishment of a system for the electronic storage and transfer of certificates of title; to authorize the transfer of certificates of title or granting of security interests therein electronically; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1268. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 31st, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Hall County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1269. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Dubnik of the 29th, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Gainesville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1270. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Dubnik of the 29th, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Hall County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum,

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effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1271. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Dubnik of the 29th, McCollum of the 30th, Clark of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Gainesville independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1281. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Reese of the 140th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1282. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Reese of the 140th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Muscogee County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1313. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Bell of the 75th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th and Scott of the 76th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of an eviction mediation program fee by the Magistrate Court of Clayton County; to identify the authorized uses of such fee; to provide for the termination of such

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fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1347. By Representative Stinson of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Taylor County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1403. By Representative Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth," approved August 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4119), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1413. By Representatives Rhodes of the 124th and Crowe of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide homestead exemptions from Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in certain amounts of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1414. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Romman of the 97th and Marin of the 96th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts to be wholly located within the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for the appointment and election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for debt of said districts other than bonded indebtedness; to provide for cooperation with local governments; to provide for powers of said

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boards; to provide for construction; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1419. By Representative Camp of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Pike County Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate certain projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Pike County, the Pike County School District, any municipality or other political subdivision located in Pike County, for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; to provide for members of the authority and their terms, organization, and reimbursement; to provide for vacancies; to provide for definitions; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to define the scope of the authority's operation; to provide for disposition of property upon dissolution of the authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 985. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to abolish the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to provide for the transfer of outstanding obligations and liabilities and assets of such corporation; to amend Titles 2, 7, 12, 20, 26, 33, 43, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, banking and finance, conservation and natural resources, education, food, drugs, and cosmetics, insurance, professions and businesses, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to remove cross-references and make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 1303. By Representatives Stinson of the 150th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 169th, Greene of the 154th and Paris of the 142nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring the Shepherd Center; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following resolutions of the House:
HR 1113. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st and Greene of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Appling, Barrow, Clarke, Colquitt, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Fulton, Laurens, Newton, Paulding, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Troup, and Walton Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.
HR 1116. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th and Greene of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Houston County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Walker County; and authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in White County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 410. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Walker III of the 20th, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technicians generally, so as to exempt certain sterilization services performed by out-of-state veterinarians from licensing requirements; to provide for temporary licenses for out-of-state veterinarians;

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to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 575. By Senator Williams of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Milledgeville Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for purpose; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
Pursuant to HR 1224, the House recognized and commended Minister Peter Burke.
The Speaker called the House to order.
A ceremony was held on the floor of the House of Representatives for the purpose of unveiling the official portrait of former Speaker of the House, the late David E. Ralston.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Lim of the 98th, Stephens of the 164th, Cannon of the 58th et al., Stoner of the 40th et al., Paris of the 142nd et al., Henderson of the 113th et al., Fleming of the 114th et al., and Burns of the 159th.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 387. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hatchett of the 50th, Payne of the 54th, Robertson of the 29th, Jackson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to identification cards for persons without drivers' licenses, so as to provide that personal identification card applications of certain applicants who are either homeless or in the legal custody of the Division of Family and Children Services do not require signatures by the applicant's parent, guardian, or responsible adult; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title

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49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to children and youth services, so as to authorize the Department of Human Services to establish programs that will provide a child or youth entering foster care with a photograph; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron E Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P E Carpenter Y Carson
Carter E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings E Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye
Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong
Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper
Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 35th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 233

'The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act'; establishment of promise scholarship accounts (Substitute)(Ed-Jones-47th) Dolezal-27th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:

SB 233. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Brass of the 28th, Still of the 48th, Moore of the 53rd, Setzler of the 37th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of promise scholarship accounts to be funded by the state in the amount of $6,000.00 per school year for each participating student; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of promise scholarship accounts and related matters; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Education Savings Authority as a state-wide authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for its membership, manner of appointment, terms of office, and powers and duties; to provide for keeping of records and maintenance of accounts; to prohibit certain conflicts; to provide for assignment of such authority to the Georgia Student Finance Commission for administrative purposes; to provide for promise scholarship accounts to be funded by the state in the amount of $6,500.00 per school year for each participating student, subject to certain adjustments; to provide for such adjustments; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualified education expenses; to provide for qualifications for students to participate in the promise scholarship account program; to provide for requirements for participating schools and service providers; to provide for accounts and account funds; to establish a parent review committee to review expenditures upon request; to provide for statutory construction; to authorize the Georgia Student Finance Commission to participate in the promise scholarship account program and to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for annual report on the program by the commission; to provide for annual testing of participating students; to provide for audits by the Department of Audits and Accounts; to provide for an annual report by the Office of Student Achievement; to provide for statutory construction; to require the State Board of Education to provide for procedures for student transfers between local school systems; to provide that only the receiving local school system shall have the authority to grant or refuse permission for such transfers; to provide for caps on tuition that can be charged to a student by an enrolling local unit of administration; to change the Quality Basic Education Formula program weights for funding purposes; to provide that capital outlay funds may be used for educational facilities for certain voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided by the school system; to provide that student projection counts may include pre-kindergarten; to revise a provision for grants to low-performing schools applicable by a nonprofit corporation incorporated by the Georgia Foundation for Public Education for such purpose; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to increase the limits available to individuals, heads of household, married couples filing joint returns, and individuals who are members of certain companies, corporations, or partnerships; to provide for married couples filing separate returns; to increase the maximum allowed amount of tax credits; to remove a restriction that such tax credit not be allowed if the taxpayer's qualified education donation is designated for the direct benefit of any particular school or program which the taxpayer's child or children attend; to extend an automatic repealer; to provide for effective dates and for contingent effectiveness and applicability as to certain parts; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for a grandfather provision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 2B ARTICLE 1
20-2B-1. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Board of directors' or 'board' means the board of directors of the education savings authority. (2) 'Commission' means the Georgia Student Finance Commission. (3) 'Director' means a member of the board of directors. (4) 'Education savings authority' means the Georgia Education Savings Authority created by this article.
20-2B-2. There is created a public authority, a body corporate and politic, to be known as the Georgia Education Savings Authority, which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of this state and a nonprofit public corporation.
20-2B-3. (a) Functions and composition. The education savings authority shall be governed and all of its corporate powers, duties, and functions shall be exercised by a board of directors. The board of directors shall be composed of the same persons who are serving as members of the board of commissioners of the commission pursuant to Code Section 203-234. The executive director of the education savings authority, or president, if designated by such title by the board of directors, shall be an ex officio member of the board of directors. No director shall be eligible to become an officer or employee of the education savings authority for a period of one year after expiration of the director's period of service as a director of the education savings authority. (b) Organization and conduct of affairs. Subsections (c) through (h) of Code Section 20-3-234, pertaining to the commission and relative to officers of the board of commissioners, meetings of the board of commissioners, executive committee, other committees, compensation of commissioners, and advisory councils, inclusively, are incorporated by reference into this subsection and shall apply to the board of directors in the same manner as if fully set out, with conformable language, in this subsection. The board of directors shall organize and conduct its affairs in accordance with such provisions of law; provided, however:

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(1) That nothing in this Code section shall be construed to mean that the board of directors must elect the same persons to serve as officers of the board of directors as are elected by the board of commissioners of the commission to serve as officers of the board of commissioners; (2) That no person serving as a public commissioner of the commission and thereby as a director of the education savings authority shall receive more than one day's per diem plus actual expenses incurred for one day's service or portion thereof rendered to the state; and (3) That the limitation as to the number of days during any fiscal year that per diem may be paid to a public commissioner of the commission shall be inclusive of services rendered by such person as a director of the education savings authority.
20-2B-4. The executive director of the commission, or president, if designated by such title by the board of commissioners, shall serve as the executive director or president, if designated by such title by the board of directors, and chief executive officer of the education savings authority. The executive director shall provide for maintenance of accurate and permanent minutes and records of all proceedings and activities of the board of directors and the education savings authority and shall be responsible for and authorized to implement and carry out all administrative powers, duties, and functions of the education savings authority in accordance with governing state and federal laws and rules, regulations, and policies prescribed by the board of directors. The treasurer of the commission shall serve as treasurer of the education savings authority. The treasurer shall receive and disburse all funds made available to or for the use of the education savings authority by the General Assembly or otherwise in accordance with law and as may be directed by the board of directors. The secretary of the commission shall serve as secretary of the education savings authority. Other officers of the commission who are assigned duties and responsibilities relative to the purposes of the education savings authority may be designated as officers of the education savings authority. The foregoing officers and all other employees, professional personnel, agents, experts, consultants, and persons employed or retained by the commission who are assigned duties and responsibilities relative to the purposes of the education savings authority shall perform such assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with this article. Fidelity bond coverage of officers, employees, and members of the commission provided pursuant to paragraph (4) of Code Section 20-3-235 and covering such persons who are performing duties and responsibilities relative to the education savings authority pursuant to this article shall also be conditioned as to the insured and in such respects and for such sums as the board of directors determines necessary to protect the interests of the education savings authority.

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20-2B-5. (a) In addition to all other provisions of this chapter and in furtherance of the purposes of the education savings authority, the education savings authority shall have the following general powers, duties, and functions:
(1) The education savings authority shall establish and administer each student assistance program provided for in this chapter in accordance with the provisions of this article. Pursuant thereto, the education savings authority is further authorized:
(A) To adopt rules, regulations, and policies necessary, appropriate, or convenient for the administration of its affairs; the execution of its powers, duties, and functions; and the accomplishment of its corporate purposes, as prescribed in this chapter; (B) To receive all moneys made available by the General Assembly or otherwise for the purposes of the education savings authority and to use such moneys in accordance with this chapter; (C) To administer federal funds allotted to the education savings authority or to the state for use by the education savings authority in respect of programs provided for in federal laws, related matters, and related administrative costs; (D) To enter into contracts and agreements with schools upon such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the education savings authority or otherwise agreed upon between the education savings authority and the school, not inconsistent with this chapter, applicable state or federal law, or agreements entered into between the education savings authority and any federal or state agency; (E) To require that schools located in the state shall designate one or more persons who shall be responsible for receiving and controlling and disbursing, delivering, or crediting to accounts, as the case may be, funds that are required to be or which may optionally be disbursed to, delivered to, or otherwise provided to the school under this chapter, for further disbursement, delivery, or credit to the account of students enrolled therein; and to provide for matters relative thereto; (F) To require that schools located in the state or, with approval of the education savings authority, a combination of schools jointly shall provide fidelity bond coverage of school employees who have access to funds that may be routed through the school to students enrolled therein to the extent expressly authorized in this chapter, in such sums and conditioned in such respects and as to the insured as may be reasonably necessary to protect the interests of the education savings authority; and to provide for matters relative thereto; (G) To limit, suspend, or terminate the participation of a school in any financial assistance program administered by the education savings authority, in accordance with rules and regulations of the education savings authority that are consistent with this chapter, applicable state or federal laws, and agreements entered into between the educations savings authority and the school or any federal or state agency; and to provide for such formal and informal procedures in regard thereto as may be appropriate; (H) To require that reports, in such form and containing such information as the education savings authority may prescribe, be furnished to the education savings

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authority by schools as it may deem necessary for the effective performance of its powers, duties, and functions under this chapter; (I) To require that such administrative and fiscal procedures be used by the education savings authority and schools as may be necessary to protect the financial interests of the education savings authority and to ensure proper and effective administration of programs administered by the education savings authority; (J) To keep and maintain, and to require that schools keep and maintain, such records as may be determined to be necessary for proper and efficient administration of the programs under this chapter; and to require that such school records be made available to employees of the education savings authority for examination and inspection as may be necessary or appropriate; (K) To secure data, except where specifically prohibited by state or federal law, from any state agency, department, instrumentality, political subdivision of the state, or any other source, for the purpose of verifying information submitted by a student or a parent when applying for or receiving any financial resources administered by the education savings authority under this chapter; and to pay costs incurred by the provider of such data; (L) Except where specifically prohibited by state or federal law, to obtain from each state agency, department, instrumentality, and political subdivision information contained in its records relative to the present or last known address and telephone number of a borrower, comaker, cosigner, or endorser, identified to the provider by name and social security number, and to pay costs incurred by the provider of such information; and each state agency, department, instrumentality, and political subdivision is authorized and directed to provide the information specified in this subparagraph to the education savings authority upon its request; (M) To advertise or otherwise promote the programs, functions, and purposes of the education savings authority and to expend funds available to the education savings authority for such purposes; (N) To solicit, receive, and accept funds from any source, public or private, by gift, grant, bequest, loan, or otherwise, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, administer, and expend such funds on its behalf and for any of its corporate purposes; and to acquire from any source, public or private, by purchase, lease, gift, bequest, or devise, any property, real, personal, or mixed, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, administer, and dispose of such property on its behalf and for any of its corporate purposes; (O) To provide for procedures consistent with the provisions of this chapter for the filing, hearing, and determination of an appeal made by an aggrieved party of a decision made by the education savings authority in the administration of programs provided for in this chapter and for all matters relative thereto; (P) To enter into agreements and undertakings as may be necessary or appropriate in the exercise of its powers, duties, and functions under this chapter;

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(Q) To perform such other acts as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out effectively the purposes of the education savings authority under this chapter consistent with the provisions of this chapter; (R) To adopt an official seal and alter the seal at its pleasure; (S) To maintain a principal office and such other offices as may be appropriate; (T) To adopt bylaws and policies for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business; (U) To bring and defend actions in the name of the education savings authority and to plead and be impleaded; (V) To do any and all things necessary, desirable, convenient, or incidental for the accomplishment of the objectives of this chapter and to exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions which is not in conflict with the public purposes of the education savings authority or the Constitution and laws of this state, including, but not limited to:
(i) The power to retain accounting and other financial services; (ii) The power to purchase all kinds of insurance, including, without limitation, insurance against tort liability and against risks of damage to property; (iii) The power to indemnify and hold harmless any parties contracting with the education savings authority or its agents from damage to persons or property; and (iv) The power to act as a self-insurer with respect to any loss or liability and to create insurance reserves; (W) To appoint officers, agents, and employees, to prescribe their duties and qualifications, and to fix their compensation, as provided in this article; and (Y) To incorporate one or more nonprofit corporations to aid the education savings authority in carrying out any of its powers, duties, and functions. Any such nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this subparagraph shall be a body corporate and politic and shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the 'Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,' and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filing. Upon dissolution of any such nonprofit corporation, any assets of such nonprofit corporation shall revert to the education savings authority or to any successor to the education savings authority, or failing such succession, to the State of Georgia. The education savings authority shall not be liable for the debts, obligations, or bonds of any such nonprofit corporation or for the actions or omissions to act of any such nonprofit corporation unless the education savings authority so consents; (2) Employees of the commission may perform management, supervisory, administrative, and clerical functions required by the education savings authority, and the commission will be compensated for such expenses as directed by the board of directors; (3) To service or contract for the servicing of educational loans, including the servicing of such loans by the education savings authority on behalf of others, to contract in advance for the servicing of loans for educational purposes, and to contract for the performance by the education savings authority of loans for educational purposes; and

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(4) To the extent that this article is inconsistent with any other state general or special law, rule, or regulation, this article shall be controlling. (b) Pursuant to Code Section 50-18-70, the education savings authority shall not disclose and shall keep confidential, in each case unless identifying information has been redacted: (1) Records that include information identifying a student or former student by name, address except for ZIP Code, telephone number, or emergency contact; and (2) Records that reveal an individual's social security number, mother's birth name, credit card information, debit card information, bank account information, account number, utility account number, password used to access his or her account, financial data or information, insurance or medical information in all records, unlisted telephone number if so designated in a public record, personal email address or cellular telephone number, or month and day of birth. (c) Except as prohibited by federal or state law and as limited by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 18-4-5, individuals who owe any amount to the education savings authority relating to any loan, scholarship, or grant made by the education savings authority, including loan repayments and refunds, are, without judicial action, subject to garnishment of their pay, loss of a professional license, offset of lottery winnings, and offset of a state tax refund in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the education savings authority. As used in this subsection, the term 'refund' means scholarship and grant amounts paid to or on behalf of individuals, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the education savings authority, subsequently determined to be ineligible to receive such scholarship and grant amounts. The remedies set forth in this subsection shall be in addition to all other remedies available at law and in equity.
20-2B-6. The education savings authority shall maintain a system of accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures and standard accounting procedures and systems established by the state, where applicable, which shall, among other things, properly identify and account for all funds received by the education savings authority, the source of such funds, and all expenditures of the education savings authority. Agency, federal, and other funds of the education savings authority determined to be available for such purposes may be used to pay expenses and operating costs incurred by the education savings authority, including payments to the commission to defray expenses and operating costs of the education savings authority or to be paid by the commission for or on behalf of the education savings authority. No funds of the education savings authority shall lapse to the state as of the close of any fiscal year.
20-2B-7. If any director, officer, or employee of the education savings authority shall be interested, either directly or indirectly, or shall be a director, officer, or employee of or have an ownership interest in, other than a noncontrolling stockholder interest, or the substantial

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equivalent thereof, in a lender or school, any firm or corporation interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract with the education savings authority, except any agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of the state, such interest shall be disclosed to and shall be set forth in the minutes of the education savings authority; and the director, officer, or employee having such interest therein shall not participate on behalf of the education savings authority or such party in the negotiation or the authorization of the contract. No provision of this article shall be construed, however, to prevent any otherwise eligible director, officer, or employee of the education savings authority or member of his or her family from being eligible to apply for and receive financial aid assistance provided for under this chapter.
20-2B-8. The education savings authority is assigned to the commission for administrative purposes only."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Said title is further amended by adding a new article to Chapter 2B to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 2
20-2B-20. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Promise Scholarship Act.'
20-2B-21. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Account' or 'promise scholarship account' means a consumer directed account established pursuant to this article and composed of state funds deposited on behalf of a participating student and which may be used for qualified education expenses. (2) 'Account funds' means the funds awarded on behalf of a participating student. (3) 'Curriculum' or 'curricula' means a complete course of study for a particular content area or grade level, including any supplemental materials required by the course of study. (4) 'Education savings authority' means the Georgia Education Savings Authority. (5) 'Parent' means a biological parent, legal guardian, custodian, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of a student. (6) 'Participating school' means a private school that has notified the education savings authority of its intention to participate in the program, that complies with the education savings authority's requirements, and that meets the requirements of Code Section 202B-23. (7) 'Participating student' means a student for whom an account has been established pursuant to this article.

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(8) 'Private school' means a nonpublic school, sectarian or nonsectarian, which is accredited or in the process of becoming accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, as such term is defined in Code Section 20-14-96, or by one or more of the entities listed in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of Code Section 20-3-519. (9) 'Program' means the account program provided pursuant to this article. (10) 'Qualified education expenses' means any one or more of the following:
(A) Tuition, fees, and required textbooks for eligible core courses and eligible CTAE courses, as such terms are defined in Code Section 20-2-161.3, at a participating school, accredited community college or postsecondary education institution, or nonpublic online learning program or course; (B) Tutoring services provided by an educator certified by the Professional Standards Commission; (C) Payment for the purchase of a curriculum, including any supplemental materials required by the curriculum; (D) Services from a physician or therapist licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 28, 33, 34, or 44 of Title 43, including, but not limited to, for occupational, behavioral, physical, or speech-language therapies; (E) No more than $500.00 per year to a fee-for-service transportation provider for transportation to or from a participating school or service provider; (F) Fees for the management of account funds in accordance with subsection (e) of Code Section 20-2B-26; (G) Other expenses authorized by the State Board of Education or the education savings authority; or (H) Individual education expenses authorized by a majority of the parent review committee as provided for in Code Section 20-2B-25. (11) 'Resident school system' means the public school system in which the student would be enrolled based on his or her residence. (12) 'Service provider' means a person or entity that provides services that are covered as qualified education expenses other than a participating school.
20-2B-22. (a) A student shall qualify for a promise scholarship account under this article if:
(1) The student's parent resides within Georgia and has been a Georgia resident for at least one year; provided, however, that such one-year residency requirement shall not apply if the student's parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia within the previous year; (2) The student is currently enrolled and has been continuously enrolled in a Georgia public school for a period of time that includes at least two consecutive enrollment counts conducted pursuant to Code Section 20-2-160; provided, however, that such enrollment requirement shall not apply to a child who meets all other qualifications provided for in this subsection and is eligible to enroll in a qualified kindergarten program of the public school in which such child would be enrolled based on his or her residence;

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(3) The student resides in the attendance zone of a public school that is included on the list of public schools provided for in Code Section 20-2B-29; (4) The student does not meet any of the ineligibility criteria provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.1;
(5)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the student's family income does not exceed 400 percent of the federal poverty level as defined annually by the federal Office of Management and Budget. (B) In the event that the amount of funds appropriated for the program exceeds the amount of funds necessary to include all students who meet the family income requirement provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and the student:
(i) Is already a participating student; or (ii) Timely submitted an application for an account to the education savings authority by either of the two quarterly application deadlines immediately preceding July 1 as provided for in paragraph (9) of this subsection, the student's family income exceeds 400 percent of the federal poverty level as defined annually by the federal Office of Management and Budget; provided, however, that from among students provided for in this subparagraph, students who previously participated in the program shall be prioritized; (6) The student is not the recipient or beneficiary of a scholarship or other benefit provided for under Article 33 of Chapter 2 of this title, the 'Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act,' nor shall the student or the student's parent seek to receive such scholarship or other benefit at any time during which such student is a participating student; (7) The student is not the recipient or beneficiary of a scholarship, tuition grant, or other benefit from a student scholarship organization, as such term is defined in Code Section 20-2A-1, nor shall the student or the student's parent seek to receive such scholarship, tuition grant, or other benefit at any time during which such student is a participating student; (8) The student's parent signs an agreement promising: (A) To provide an education for the student in at least the subjects of reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, and science; (B) Not to enroll the student in a local school system school, local charter school, state charter school, or completion special school while participating in the program; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall not be construed to prohibit students from part-time enrollment in a college and career academy, as such term is defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-4-37, which has been approved by the education savings authority to be a service provider; and (C) To use account funds only for the student's qualified education expenses; and (9) The student's parent submits an application for an account to the education savings authority no later than the deadline established by the education savings authority; provided, however, that the education savings authority shall provide quarterly application periods and deadlines that correspond with quarterly funding dates pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2B-24.

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(b) Upon acceptance of the account, the parent assumes full financial responsibility for the education of the participating student, including transportation to and from the participating school or service provider. (c) Students enrolled in a school operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice are not eligible for the program. (d) A participating student shall continue to be eligible to receive account funds until the student returns to a public school, graduates from high school, or reaches the age of 20 years, or for special education students, reaches the age of 21 years; provided, however, that a student who participated in the program for any length of time before returning to a public school must submit a new application for an account in order to participate in the program for a second or subsequent time; and provided, further, that such students shall be prioritized for participation in the program over students who have not previously participated in the program, except as otherwise provided for in this article. (e) The creation of the program or the granting of an account pursuant to this article shall not be construed to imply that a public school did not provide a free and appropriate public education for a participating student or constitute a waiver or admission by the state. A participating student's resident school system shall not be obligated to provide services to such student that would be required if such student were enrolled in such school system unless the student reenrolls in the resident school system. (f) Any account funds directed to a participating school or service provider are so directed on behalf of the participating student's parent, the recognized recipient of such participating student's account funds, and wholly as a result of the genuine and independent private choice of the parent. (g) The parent of each student participating in the program shall comply fully with the participating school or service provider's rules and policies. (h) Any parent who fails to comply with the provisions of this article and education savings authority regulations relating to the program shall forfeit the account and all account funds therein.
20-2B-23. (a) To be eligible to enroll a participating student, a participating school shall:
(1) Demonstrate fiscal soundness by having been in operation for one school year or by submitting a financial information report for the school that complies with uniform financial accounting standards established by the education savings authority and conducted by a certified public accountant. The report shall confirm that the school desiring to participate is insured and the owner or owners of such school have sufficient capital or credit to operate the school for the upcoming school year serving the number of students anticipated with expected revenues from tuition and other sources that may be reasonably expected. The report shall be limited in scope to those records that are necessary for the education savings authority to make a determination on fiscal soundness of the school;

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(2)(A) Beginning on August 1 of the first year following the year in which this article becomes effective and by August 1 each year thereafter, submit to the education savings authority and the Department of Education a report of:
(i) The aggregate data of student attendance rates and course completion rates for eligible core courses and eligible CTAE courses, as such terms are defined in Code Section 20-2-161.3, of all participating students enrolled in such participating school; (ii) The dates of enrollment for each participating student enrolled in such participating school during the previous school year; and (iii) The amount of account funds, if any, received on behalf of each participating student during the previous school year. (B) Beginning on August 1 of the fourth year following the year in which this article becomes effective and by August 1 each year thereafter, submit to the education savings authority and the Department of Education a report of the on-time graduation rate of participating students enrolled in such participating school. For purposes of this subparagraph, the on-time graduate rate shall be calculated using the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate criteria which are used by the Department of Education for state and federal accountability purposes; (3) Comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 2000d; (4) Comply with all health and safety laws or codes that apply to private schools; (5) Comply with all provisions of Code Section 20-2-690 and any other state law applicable to private schools; and (6) Be located in Georgia. (b) A participating school or service provider may apply to the education savings authority to participate in the program and accept account funds for providing services covered as qualified education expenses. (c) The education savings authority shall, not later than 60 days after receiving a participating school's or service provider's application for approval, notify such school or service provider as to whether its application has been approved or denied. If the education savings authority denies an application, the education savings authority shall provide a reason and notify the school or service provider that it may appeal the decision to the parent review committee created pursuant to Code Section 20-2B-25. (d) A participating school and service provider shall not refund, rebate, or share account funds with a parent or student in any manner. (e) The creation of the program shall not be construed to expand the regulatory authority of the state, its officers, or any local school system to impose any additional regulation of nonpublic schools beyond those reasonably necessary to enforce the requirements of this article. (f) The education savings authority shall not require a participating school or service provider to alter such school's or provider's creed, practices, admission policies, employment policies, or curricula in order to receive account funds under the program.

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(g) A participating school or service provider shall not be deemed an agent of the state or federal government as a result of participating in the program or accepting account funds.
20-2B-24. (a)(1) The total amount of state funds allotted to the program each fiscal year shall not exceed 1 percent of the total appropriation for the Quality Basic Education Program in the General Appropriations Act from the previous fiscal year. (2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, upon this article becoming effective, the account funds granted to each participating student pursuant to this article shall be $6,500.00 for the first school year. Each subsequent school year, the amount of account funds granted to each participating student shall reflect austerity adjustments, if any, and shall be adjusted by an amount equal to the difference between: (A) The product of multiplying the base amount provided for in Code Section 20-2161 for the current school year by the percentage at which the Quality Basic Education Formula is initially funded for such school year; and (B) The base amount provided for in Code Section 20-2-161 for the previous school year. (3) In the event that the total amount of state funds allotted to the program in a fiscal year is not sufficient to provide 100 percent of the amount of account funds to be granted to each participating student as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the amount of account funds to be granted to each participating student shall be adjusted according to rules and regulations adopted by the education savings authority as provided for in Code Section 20-2B-26; provided, however, that such rules and regulations shall provide that such adjustment of account funds for students whose family income does not exceed 400 percent of the federal poverty level as defined annually by the federal Office of Management and Budget shall be no more than 50 percent of the adjustment of account funds for students whose family income exceeds 400 percent of the federal poverty level as defined annually by the federal Office of Management and Budget. (b)(1) When a student enters the program, the education savings authority shall receive all documentation required for the student's participation during a quarterly enrollment period as provided for in paragraph (9) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2B-22 before the first quarterly account payment is made for the student. (2) Upon proper documentation received by the education savings authority, the education savings authority shall make quarterly payments to the account of a participating student, beginning with the first quarterly payment that corresponds with the enrollment period in which the student's application was received. As nearly as practical, such quarterly payments shall be equal. The state auditor shall cite as an audit exception any failure by the education savings authority to meet any payment deadlines and shall include such audit exceptions on the website established pursuant to Code Section 50-6-32.

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(3) The education savings authority shall develop a system for parents to direct account funds to participating schools and service providers by electronic funds transfer, automated clearing-house transfer, or another system that the education savings authority finds to be commercially viable, cost-effective, and easy for parents of participating students to use. The education savings authority shall not adopt a system that relies solely on reimbursing parents for out-of-pocket expenses, but may determine certain qualified education expenses that must require reimbursement or preapproval for purchase. The education savings authority is authorized to qualify private financial management firms to manage the payment system. The education savings authority, at its discretion, shall be authorized to create a system of individually funded accounts or notional accounts funded through a single state omnibus account. (4) If the participating school requires partial payment of tuition prior to the start of the academic year to reserve space for students admitted to the school, such partial payment may be paid by the education savings authority prior to the first quarterly payment of the year in which the account is awarded, up to a maximum of $1,000.00, and deducted from subsequent account payments. If a student decides not to attend the participating school, the partial reservation payment shall be returned to the education savings authority by such school. Only one reservation payment per student may be made per school year. (c) Funds received pursuant to this Code section shall not constitute taxable income of the parent of the participating student. (d) Funds deposited into an account shall be used only for qualified education expenses for the participating student. Unused funds in an account, up to an amount not greater than 50 percent of the total funds deposited into the account for the current school year, shall roll over to the following school year; provided, however, that, if an account has been inactive for two consecutive school years or the participating student graduates from high school, the funds in such account shall be returned to the state general fund and the account shall be closed. (e) Nothing in this article shall be deemed to prohibit a parent or student from making a payment for any tuition, fee, service, or product described in this article from a source other than the account funds of the student.
20-2B-25. (a) To assist in the determination of whether certain expenses meet the requirements to be considered a qualified education expense under this article, a parent review committee shall be established.
(b)(1) The parent review committee shall comprise one person with relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities and eight parents of participating students appointed by the executive director of the education savings authority. Four of the parents shall reside in local school systems with student enrollment greater than 10,000, and four of the parents shall reside in local school systems with student enrollment less than 10,000.

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(2)(A) Members of the parent review committee shall serve for staggered three-year terms and may be reappointed; provided, however, that no individual shall be permitted to serve more than three terms. (B) The education savings authority shall adopt rules for staggering the terms of members as required in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. (3) The executive director of the education savings authority or his or her designee shall serve as the chairperson of the parent review committee and shall only vote in the event of a tie. (c) The education savings authority may request the parent review committee to determine whether an expenditure of account funds from an account qualifies as a qualified education expense under this article. (d) The education savings authority may request the parent review committee to review appeals of participating schools or service provider application denials pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2B-23.
20-2B-26. (a) The education savings authority shall adopt rules and regulations as necessary for the administration of the program and shall include rules and regulations prioritizing the selection of economically disadvantaged students over non-economically disadvantaged students and prioritizing participating students and students who previously were participating students over new applicants if either the number of participating students or the number of applications for accounts exceeds the funds available for the program. The education savings authority shall adopt rules and regulations regarding eligibility and participation of participating schools and service providers, including, but not limited to, timelines that will maximize student and private school participation, the calculation and distribution of accounts to participating students, and the application and approval procedures for participating students, participating schools, and service providers. The education savings authority shall develop and utilize a compliance form for completion by participating schools and service providers. The education savings authority shall be authorized to require any pertinent information as it deems necessary from participating schools and service providers for the purpose of implementing the program. Participating schools and service providers shall be required to complete such forms and certify their accuracy. (b) No liability shall arise on the part of the education savings authority or the state or of any local board of education based on the award or use of an account awarded pursuant to this article. (c) The education savings authority shall have the authority to:
(1) Examine and audit accounts and records of participating student accounts, or contract for such examining and auditing of accounts, and shall, at a minimum, conduct random audits on an annual basis; (2) Take or require that such corrective, remedial, or preventive actions be taken as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the education savings authority, the state, the United States, schools, students, and the public at large; and

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(3) Make any parent or participating student ineligible for the program in the event of misuse of account funds. (d) The education savings authority shall have the authority to refer cases of substantial misuse of account funds to the Attorney General for investigation if evidence of fraudulent use is obtained. (e) The education savings authority may deduct an amount from accounts to cover the costs of overseeing and administering the program, up to a maximum of 5 percent annually. (f) The education savings authority may contract with a qualified organization to administer the program or specific functions of the program. (g) The education savings authority shall provide parents of participating students with an explanation of the allowable uses of account funds, the responsibilities of parents, and the duties of the education savings authority.
20-2B-27. (a)(1) In order to allow parents and taxpayers to measure the achievements of the program, the education savings authority shall annually approve no fewer than three nationally norm-referenced tests that measure student academic progress in math and language arts. (2) Private schools enrolling participating students shall ensure that at least one of the following is administered each school year to each participating student: (A) A nationally norm-referenced test approved by the education savings authority, as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection; or (B) A state-wide assessment administered pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281, if such participating student is enrolled in a grade for which such state-wide assessment is administered. Such state-wide assessment shall be made available to such participating student by his or her resident school system. (3) The education savings authority shall develop a process for the annual administration of the nationally norm-referenced tests and the state-wide assessments provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection and for the collection of results for participating students not enrolled full time in a private school.
(b) The results of such norm-referenced tests and state-wide assessments shall be provided to and collected by the education savings authority or an organization chosen by the education savings authority on an annual basis. (c) Student information shall be reported and collected in a manner that allows the state to aggregate data by grade level, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and English language proficiency. (d) The education savings authority or an organization chosen by the education savings authority shall collect information regarding the high school graduation rate of all participating students.

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20-2B-28. (a) The education savings authority shall provide the General Assembly not later than December 1 of each year with a report regarding the program for the previous fiscal year. Such report shall also be posted on the education savings authority's public website. (b) The report shall include, but not be limited to, numbers and demographics of participating students and numbers of participating schools. The report shall also include:
(1) Participating student performance on nationally norm-referenced tests or state-wide assessments, including aggregate information on long-term performance gains; (2) The level of satisfaction with the program from parents of participating students; (3) The percentage of funds used for each type of qualified education expense included in paragraph (11) of Code Section 20-2B-21; and (4) The fiscal impact to the state and resident school systems of the program, taking into consideration both the impact on revenue and the impact on expenses. The fiscal savings associated with students departing public schools shall be explicitly quantified, even if the public school losing the student or students does not reduce its spending. (c) The report shall apply appropriate analytical and behavioral science methodologies to ensure public confidence in such report. (d) The report shall protect the identity of participating students through whatever means the education savings authority deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, by keeping anonymous all disaggregated data and complying with state and federal guidelines for student privacy. The names of participating schools and the number of participating students at each such school shall be included in the report. (e) The Department of Audits and Accounts shall audit the program annually. Audit reports, including, but not limited to, any findings and recommendations by the Department of Audits and Accounts, shall be included in the first annual report submitted by the education savings authority pursuant to this Code section following completion of each audit of the program by the Department of Audits and Accounts. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of the Department of Audits and Accounts to conduct an audit at any time.
20-2B-29. (a) In the annual report required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 2014-27, the Office of Student Achievement shall include a separate list of public schools that performed in the lowest 25 percent of all public schools based on the cumulative individual school ratings, as provided for in subsection (d) of Code Section 20-14-33, for the two most recent school years for which the Office of Student Achievement issued such ratings; provided, however, that in the event of a tied rating, the public school with the lower performance in student achievement shall be prioritized; provided, further, however, that such list shall not include any school with more than 50 percent of its enrolled students assigned to an education program provided for in Code Section 20-2154.1. (b) By December 1 of each year, the Office of Student Achievement shall publish on its website the list provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section.

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20-2B-30. The provisions of this article shall not apply or be construed to apply to any student in a home study program provided for in Code Section 20-2-690 unless such student is a participating student as such term is defined in Code Section 20-2B-21.
20-2B-31. (a) Nothing in this article shall be construed to alter or otherwise impact how the fulltime equivalent (FTE) program count for each local school system is obtained as provided in Code Section 20-2-160 or how the total funds needed for the Quality Basic Education Program for each local school system are calculated as provided in Code Section 20-2161. Until such time as a student is withdrawn from enrollment in a local school system in conjunction with qualifying for and accepting a promise scholarship account under this article, such student shall be included in the FTE program count for the local school system in which he or she is enrolled on all dates specified for such counts as provided in Code Section 20-2-160 and for such purposes as provided in Code Section 20-2-161. (b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to alter or otherwise impact the right of parents to enroll their children in a public school that is located within the school system in which the student resides other than the one to which the student has been assigned by the local board of education if such school has classroom space available after its assigned students have been enrolled, as provided in Code Section 20-2-2131."
SECTION 2-2. Said title is amended further in Code Section 20-3-231, relating to legislative findings and purposes of commission, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Purpose of commission. The purpose of the commission shall be to help improve the higher educational opportunities of citizens and persons in this state by serving as an agency and budget unit within the executive branch of state government for the purpose of carrying out and effectuating the powers, duties, and functions set forth in this part and in Chapter 2B of this title."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Said title is further amended in Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2, relating to financing under the "Quality Basic Education Act," by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-161, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, as follows:
"(b) As the cost of instructional programs varies depending upon the teacher-student ratios and specific services typically required to address the special needs of students enrolled, state authorized instructional programs shall have the following program weights and teacher-student ratios:

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(1) Kindergarten program ............................................................................. 1.6724 1.6901
weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(2) Kindergarten early intervention program ................................................ 2.0678 2.0951
weight and 1 to 11 ratio
(3) Primary grades program (1-3) ................................................................. 1.2948 1.3029
weight and 1 to 17 ratio
(4) Primary grades early intervention program (1-3).................................... 1.8180 1.8388
weight and 1 to 11 ratio
(5) Upper elementary grades program (4-5) ................................................. 1.0390 1.0417
weight and 1 to 23 ratio
(6) Upper elementary grades early intervention program (4-5).................... 1.8125 1.8340
weight and 1 to 11 ratio
(7) Middle school program (6-8) .................................................................. 1.1380 1.1439
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(8) High school general education program (9-12) ..................................... 1.0000 weight and 1 to 23 ratio
(9) Career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program (9-12).............................................................................. 1.1830
1.1762 weight and
1 to 20 ratio
(10) Program for persons with disabilities: Category I....................................................................................................... 2.4118
2.4763 weight and
1 to 8 ratio
(11) Program for persons with disabilities: Category II ..................................................................................................... 2.8402
2.9213 weight and
1 to 6.5 ratio
(12) Program for persons with disabilities: Category III .................................................................................................... 3.6188
3.7151 weight and
1 to 5 ratio
(13) Program for persons with disabilities: Category IV.................................................................................................... 5.8710
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(14) Program for persons with disabilities: Category V ..................................................................................................... 2.4737
2.5307 weight and
1 to 8 ratio
(15) Program for intellectually gifted students: Category VI.................................................................................................... 1.6794
1.7340 weight and
1 to 12 ratio
(16) Remedial education program ............................................................... 1.3576 1.3698
weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(17) Alternative education program ............................................................. 1.4881 1.5026
weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(18) English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program .................. 2.5892 2.6313
weight and 1 to 7 ratio"
SECTION 3-2. Said title is further amended in Part 10 of Article 6, relating to capital outlay funds under the "Quality Basic Education Act," by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) and subsection (m) of Code Section 20-2-260, relating to capital outlay funds generally, as follows:
"(5) 'Educational facilities' shall include buildings, fixtures, and equipment necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the program of public education required by this article and of any voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided and operated by the local school system as part of Georgia's Pre-K Program, which, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include: classrooms; libraries; rooms and space for physical education; space for fine arts; restrooms; specialized laboratories; cafeterias; media centers; building equipment; building fixtures; furnishings; career, technical, and

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agricultural education labs and facilities to support industry credentialing; related exterior facilities; landscaping and paving; and similar items which the State Board of Education may determine necessary. The following facilities are specifically excluded: swimming pools, tracks, stadiums, and other facilities or portions of facilities used primarily for athletic competition and the central and area administrative offices of local units of administration." "(m) The State Board of Education shall implement a computerized student projection program for each school system in Georgia as a component of the state-wide comprehensive educational information system. The program shall be used in this subsection to forecast facility needs in each system by projecting full-time equivalent student counts for each grade level and shall be written in the educational facilities survey. The projection program methodology at least must correlate live-birth data to full-time equivalent student counts and project full-time equivalent student counts for each of the grades, including kindergarten, for each of the next five years using cohort survival and may include projected student counts for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided and operated or anticipated to be provided and operated by the school system as part of Georgia's Pre-K Program."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
Said title is further amended in Part 13 of Article 6 of Chapter 2, relating to organizations of schools and systems, by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-293, relating to student attending school in system other than system of student's residence, as follows:
"(a)(1) The provisions of this article and other statutes to the contrary notwithstanding, the State Board of Education is authorized to shall provide a procedure whereby a student shall, for such compelling reasons and circumstances as may be specified by the state board, be permitted to attend and to be included as an enrolled student in the public schools of a local unit of administration other than the local unit of administration wherein the student resides for the purpose of allotting state funds under this article, notwithstanding absence of an agreement between the two local units and a refusal by the board of education of the local unit wherein the student resides to approve voluntarily such transfer of the student to the public schools of the other local unit; provided, however, that the board of education of the local unit is willing to receive and to permit such student to enroll in and to attend the public schools of such local unit. The state board shall adopt such rules, regulations, and policies as may be necessary for implementation of this Code section. Grant or refusal of permission for students to attend such schools, for the purpose of permitting state funds to follow such students, shall be entirely discretionary with the state board and shall, in the absence of a clear abuse of discretion by the state board, be final and conclusive subject only to approval of the enrolling student and the local unit of administration in which the student seeks to enroll. Local units of administration may contract with each other for the care,

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education, and transportation of students and for such other activities as they may be authorized by law to perform. (2) Beginning July 1, 2026, and continuing thereafter, if a local unit of administration enrolls a student pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection and requires the student to pay tuition, the amount of tuition such local unit of administration may charge to such student shall not exceed total revenues less federal revenues less state revenues per full-time equivalent student for the local unit of administration that enrolls such student."
PART V SECTION 5-1.
Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 2, relating to the State Board of Education, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (g.1) of Code Section 20-2-14.1, relating to the Georgia Foundation for Public Education, authorization to accept transfers of certain property held in trust by State Board of Education, authorization for nonprofit corporation, authorization to receive donations from taxpayers, requirements, and annual report, as follows:
"(g.1)(1) Effective January 1, 2022, a nonprofit corporation incorporated by the foundation pursuant to this Code section shall be authorized to receive donations from taxpayers pursuant to Code Section 48-7-29.21 for the purpose of awarding grants to public schools for:
(A) The the implementation of academic and organizational innovations to improve student achievement, with priority given to ; provided, however, that schools that have performed in the lowest 5 25 percent of schools in this state identified in accordance with the state-wide accountability system established in the state plan pursuant to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act shall be prioritized to ensure that the total amount of grants awarded to such schools shall never be less than 200 percent of the total amount of grants awarded to all other schools,; and (B) The for the dissemination of information regarding successful innovations to other public schools in this state. (2) Funds received by the nonprofit corporation for such purpose may be awarded through a competitive grant process administered by the foundation. The criteria for awarding such grants shall include the potential to which the innovation is likely to result in the proposed improvement, the potential for widespread adoption of such innovation by other public schools in the state, the quality of the proposed project design, the reasonableness of the costs involved in conducting the project, and such other criteria which the foundation may deem appropriate and necessary. (3) The General Assembly may appropriate funds for purposes of this nonprofit corporation beginning in Fiscal Year 2022."

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SECTION 5-2. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in Article 2 of Chapter 7, relating to imposition, rate, computations, exemptions, and credits regarding income taxes, by revising subsections (b), (d), (f), and (j) of Code Section 48-7-29.21, relating to tax credits for qualified education donations for the purpose of awarding grants to public schools, as follows:
"(b) An individual taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for qualified education donations as follows:
(1) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, the actual amount donated or $1,000.00 $2,500.00 per tax year, whichever is less; (2) In the case of a married couple filing:
(A) A a joint return, the actual amount donated or $2,500.00 $5,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; or (B) Separate returns, the actual amount donated per individual per tax year or $2,500.00 per individual per tax year, whichever is less; or (3) Anything to the contrary contained in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection notwithstanding, in the case of an individual who is a member of a limited liability company duly formed under state law, a shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or a partner in a partnership, the amount donated or $10,000.00 $25,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; provided, however, that tax credits pursuant to this paragraph shall only be allowed for the portion of the income on which such tax was actually paid by such member of the limited liability company, shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or partner in a partnership." "(d)(1) The tax credit shall not be allowed if the taxpayer designates the taxpayer's qualified education donation for the direct benefit of any particular school or program which the taxpayer's child or children attend. (2) In soliciting donations, the recipient shall not represent that, in exchange for donating to such recipient, the school a taxpayer's child or children attend shall receive a grant pursuant to subsection (g.1) of Code Section 20-2-14.1 or paragraph (2) of subsection (b.1) of Code Section 20-14-26.1." "(f)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section exceed: (A) $5 million per for the tax year ending on December 31, 2023; or (B) $15 million for the tax year 2024, and for all subsequent tax years. (2) The commissioner shall allow the tax credits on a first come, first served basis. (3) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the recipient shall notify a potential donor of the requirements of this Code section. Before making a donation to the recipient, the taxpayer shall electronically notify the department, in a manner specified by the department, of the total amount of donations that the taxpayer intends to make to the recipient. The commissioner shall preapprove or deny the requested amount within 30 days after receiving the request from the taxpayer and shall provide notice to the taxpayer and the recipient of such preapproval or denial which shall not require any signed release or notarized approval by the taxpayer. In order to receive a

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tax credit under this Code section, the taxpayer shall make the donation to the recipient within 60 days after receiving notice from the department that the requested amount was preapproved. If the taxpayer does not comply with this paragraph, the commissioner shall not include this preapproved donation amount when calculating the limit prescribed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The department shall establish a web based donation approval process to implement this subsection. (4) Preapproval of donations by the commissioner shall be based solely on the availability of tax credits subject to the aggregate total limit established under paragraph (1) of this subsection. The department shall maintain an ongoing, current list on its website of the amount of tax credits available under this Code section." "(j) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2026 2029."
PART VI SECTION 6-1.
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
(b)(1) Part II of this Act shall become effective only if the "Quality Basic Education Act," as provided for in Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, is fully funded in an appropriations Act making specific reference to the full funding of the "Quality Basic Education Act" and shall become effective when funds so appropriated become available for expenditure; and (2) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, Part II of this Act shall be applicable to school years beginning on July 1, 2025, and continuing thereafter. (3) Part II of this Act shall stand repealed in its entirety on June 30, 2035, or ten years after Part II becomes effective, whichever is later; provided, however, that any student who is qualified under the program prior to such repeal of Part II shall continue to be eligible under the program until the student returns to a public school, graduates from high school, or reaches the age of 20 years, or for any special education student, reaches the age of 21 years. (c) Part V of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
SECTION 6-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett E Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron E Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize N Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard N Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak N Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman
Sainz N Sampson

N Schofield N Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. N Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 N Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 91, nays 82.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Steven Sainz Representative, District 180
Chairman, Special Rules

March 14, 2024

RE: Requesting a Correction to the Journal of the House Record of Voting & Supporting SB 233

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Mr. Scotty Long Journal Clerk Georgia House of Representatives
Please accept this as my unequivocal support for SB 233. This bill gives the power to determine our children's education back to our parents. I am thankful to Speaker Jon Burns, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, and Senator Dolezal for their leadership on this critical legislation and the courageous support of many Republican colleagues in both chambers to get this bill to Governor Kemp's desk. Senate Bill 233 also appropriately codifies the historic teacher pay raises that I have been proud to vote for. Our hard-working public school educators deserve the surety that Georgia will never go back on the investment we have made to them.
Just prior to the floor vote, I went to legislative counsel and then to the floor of the Senate, working on local legislation to bring tax relief for St. Marys seniors and to sunset the Camden Spaceport Authority. Unfortunately, I did not make it back to the House Chamber before the vote was closed; for this reason alone, I am writing to amend the floor vote record. On behalf of the people of District 180, I am grateful for the opportunity to place my record of a YES vote on SB 233 in the official journal of our House.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Steven Sainz Steven Sainz, MBA State Representative Georgia House District 180 Chairman, Special Rules
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:45 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 424 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1480. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Olaleye of the 59th, Reese of the 140th, Campbell of the 35th, Bruce of the 61st and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Naomi Ruth Barber King; and for other purposes.
HR 1481. By Representatives Evans of the 89th, Draper of the 90th, Oliver of the 82nd, Tran of the 80th, Moore of the 91st and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Amy Wald St. Pierre; and for other purposes.
HR 1482. By Representatives Taylor of the 92nd, Davis of the 87th, Lupton of the 83rd and Glaize of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sha Battle; and for other purposes.
HR 1483. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Glaize of the 67th, Tran of the 80th, Hugley of the 141st and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Martine Wilson; and for other purposes.
HR 1484. By Representatives Evans of the 89th, Draper of the 90th, Oliver of the 82nd, Tran of the 80th, Moore of the 91st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2024 as Arab American Heritage Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1485. By Representative Westbrook of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Daniela Rodriguez for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1486. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Glaize of the 67th, Tran of the 80th, Hugley of the 141st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Natalie Hernandez; and for other purposes.
HR 1487. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Glaize of the 67th, Tran of the 80th, Hugley of the 141st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Naima Bond; and for other purposes.
HR 1488. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Glaize of the 67th, Tran of the 80th, Hugley of the 141st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shanti Moore; and for other purposes
HR 1489. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Lumsden of the 12th, Hong of the 103rd, Dubnik of the 29th, Sainz of the 180th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); and for other purposes.
HR 1490. By Representatives Erwin of the 32nd, Gambill of the 15th, Townsend of the 179th, Barton of the 5th and Corbett of the 174th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Angela Palm on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1491. By Representatives McCollum of the 30th, Parrish of the 158th, Dubnik of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th and Powell of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Poplar Springs Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1492. By Representative Martinez of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hispalanta; and for other purposes.
HR 1493. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Bonner of the 73rd, Cannon of the 172nd, Jenkins of the 136th and Thomas of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club; and for other purposes.
HR 1494. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Hong of the 103rd and McCollum of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jessica Wilson; and for other purposes.
HR 1495. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Glaize of the 67th, Au of the 50th, Taylor of the 173rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiffany Bryant; and for other purposes.
HR 1496. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Kim Coder; and for other purposes.
HR 1497. By Representatives Bazemore of the 69th, Kendrick of the 95th and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Chandra Wright for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 448. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Strickland of the 17th, Kennedy of the 18th and Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to codify principles of law derived from decisions of the state Supreme Court; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett E Burnough
Byrd Y Cameron E Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis
DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner
Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett

E Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks
Miller Mitchell Y Momtahan Moore Y Mughal Neal Y New Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper
Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook

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Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Gilliard Y Gladney
Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson
Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 138, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representative Stoner of the 40th.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 450. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st and Jones II of the 22nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 5, 15, 44, and 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, courts, property, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to clarify that neither superior court nor a state court shall have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 5 over any nonappealable order of a probate court subject to such chapter; to provide for de novo proceeding with the right to a jury trial of certain probate court final judgments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Titles 5, 15, 32, 40, 44, and 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal and error, courts, highways, bridges, and ferries, motor vehicles and traffic, property, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to clarify that neither superior court nor a state court shall have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 5 over any nonappealable order of a probate court subject to such chapter; to provide for de novo proceeding with the right to a jury trial of certain probate

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court final judgments; to require parties' consent for voluntary dismissals of petitions for review under certain circumstances; to provide for retention of jurisdiction by magistrate courts under certain circumstances; to rescind the requirement that such appeals be governed by Chapter 3 of Title 5; to rename petitions for review; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for the payment of certain sums into the registry of the trial court in appeals to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court; to provide for appeals from orders granting temporary letters of administration; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior and state court appellate practice, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 5-34, relating to jurisdiction, as follows:
"(b) The superior courts shall not have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter over any state court. The state courts shall not have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter over any superior court. In addition, neither a superior court nor a state court shall have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter over the following courts or matters:
(1) Juvenile courts; (2) The Municipal Court of Columbus; (3) The Civil Court of Macon-Bibb County; (4) The Civil Court of Richmond County; (5) The Georgia State-wide Business Court; (6) A civil case in an Article 6 probate court; (7) An order appointing a temporary administrator or any other order not appealable from a probate court subject to this chapter; and (8) Any other court from which an appeal directly to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court is authorized."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 5-3-5, relating to obligations of court, de novo proceedings, and jury trials, to read as follows:
"(d) Except for convictions under Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40, the review of any appealable final judgment of a probate court subject to this chapter shall be a de novo proceeding with the right to a jury trial if demanded."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 5-3-12, relating to requirements for dismissal by reviewing court, to read as follows:
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(1) The appeal is a de novo proceeding and a counterclaim is pending; or (2) A motion for relief under Code Section 9-15-14 is pending."
SECTION 4. Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil proceedings in magistrate courts, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-10-41, relating to no jury trials and appeals, as follows:
"(2) No appeal shall lie from a default judgment or from a dismissal for want of prosecution after a nonappearance of a plaintiff for trial. Any voluntary dismissal by the plaintiff or by order of the court for want of prosecution shall be without prejudice except that the filing of a second such dismissal shall operate as an adjudication upon the merits. Review, including review of a denial of a postjudgment motion to vacate a judgment, shall be by petition for review to the state court of that county or to the superior court of that county. Upon a reversal of a default judgment or reversal of a refusal to open a default judgment, the magistrate court shall retain jurisdiction to hear the merits of the case de novo."
SECTION 5. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding acquisition of property for transportation purposes, is amended in Code Section 32-3-11, relating to power of judge to set aside, vacate, and annul declaration of taking, issuance and service on condemnor of rule nisi, and hearing, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) If the condemnee desires to raise such questions as are outlined in subsection (b) of this Code section, the same shall be done by proper pleadings, in the form of a petition for review addressed to the judge of the superior court having jurisdiction thereof, filed in the same proceedings not later than 30 days subsequent to the date of service upon the condemnee of the declaration of taking. The presiding judge shall thereupon cause a rule nisi to be issued and served upon the condemnor, requiring him or her to show cause at a time and place designated by the judge why the title acquired by the declaration of taking should not be vacated and set aside in the same way and manner as is now provided for setting aside deeds acquired by fraud. Such hearing shall be had not earlier than 15 days from the time of service of the rule nisi upon the condemnor, nor later than 60 days from the date of filing of the declaration of taking, and with the right of appeal by either party, as in other cases. A petition for review filed pursuant to this subsection shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 5, except to the extent any such provision is in conflict with any provision of this article."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 32-3-14, relating to filing a notice of appeal, as follows:

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"32-3-14. If the owner, or any of the owners, or any person having a claim against or interest in the property is dissatisfied with the amount of compensation as estimated in the declaration of taking and deposited in court, as provided for in Code Section 32-3-7, such person or persons, or any of them, shall have the right, at any time subsequent to the filing of the declaration and the deposit of the fund into court, but not later than 30 days following the date of the service as provided for in Code Sections 32-3-8 and 32-3-9, to file with the court a petition for review notice of appeal, the same to be in writing and made a part of the record in the proceedings."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended in Code Section 32-3-16, relating to appeal to jury, evidence to be heard on appeal, and subsequent review of issues not brought before jury, by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) After the petition for review notice of appeal has been filed as provided in Code Section 32-3-14, it shall be the duty of the court at the next term thereof, which shall convene not earlier than 30 days subsequent to the date of service, as provided for in Code Sections 32-3-8 and 32-3-9, to cause an issue to be made and tried by a jury as to the value of the property or interest taken and the consequential damages to property or interests not taken, with the same right to move for a new trial and file a petition for review notice of appeal as in other cases at law, provided that an interlocutory award has not become final pursuant to Code Section 32-3-15." "(c) If, for any reason, the issues made by the filing of the petition for review notice of appeal provided for in this Code section are not tried by a jury as to the value of the property or interest taken and the consequential damages to the property or interests not taken, at the next term of the court after the filing of such appeal, such fact shall not be cause for dismissal of the appeal and the issues made by such appeal shall be subject to trial at any future term of the court."
SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 32-3-17.1, relating to decisions upon questions of law, power of judge to give necessary orders and directions, and jury trial in open court only, as follows:
"32-3-17.1. All questions of law arising upon the pleadings or in any other way arising from the cause, subsequent to the filing of the declaration of taking and the deposit of the fund, and subsequent to the filing of a petition for review notice of appeal, if any, shall be passed on by the presiding judge who may, from time to time, make such orders and give such directions as are necessary to speed the cause, and as may be consistent with justice and due process of law; but no jury trial shall be had except in open court."

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SECTION 9. Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrests, trials, and appeals regarding the prosecution of traffic offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 40-13-28, relating to appeal to superior court and bond, as follows:
"40-13-28. Any defendant convicted under this article shall have the right of appeal to the superior court. The provisions of subsections (b), and (c), and (d) of Code Section 5-3-5 and subsection (e) of Code Section 5-3-9 shall not apply to appeals under this Code section. Otherwise, the appeal shall be entered as appeals are entered from the probate court to the superior court, provided that the defendant shall be entitled to bail and shall be released from custody upon giving the bond as is provided for appearances in criminal cases in the courts of this state. Such bond shall have the same conditions as appearance bonds in criminal cases. The appeal to the superior court shall not be a de novo investigation before a jury but shall be on the record of the hearing as certified by the judge of that court who presided at the hearing below."
SECTION 10. Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 44-756, relating to appeal, procedure, and possession and payment of rent pending appeal, as follows:
"(b) An appeal made pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall proceed as follows:
(1) A copy of the petition for review filed in the reviewing superior or state court or the notice of appeal shall be filed with the clerk of the trial court within seven days after the date the judgment was entered in the trial court; (2) The clerk shall immediately notify the trial judge of the petition for review or notice of appeal, and the trial judge may, within 15 days after the same is filed in the trial court, supplement the record with findings of fact and conclusions of law which will be considered as a part of the order of the judge in that case; (3) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, if If the judgment of the trial court is against the tenant and the tenant appeals this judgment, the tenant shall notify the trial court of his or her appeal and pay into the registry of the reviewing superior or state court all sums found by the trial court to be due for rent in order to remain in possession of the premises; and (4) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, the The tenant shall pay all future rent as it becomes due into the registry of the reviewing superior or state court pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 44-7-54 until the issue has been finally determined on appeal; and (5) For appeals to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court, the tenant shall pay all sums found by the trial court to be due for rent or future rent into the registry of the trial court that rendered the judgment appealed."

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SECTION 11. Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary administration, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 53-6-30, relating to power of court, appointment of administrator, and appeal, as follows:
"(c) There shall be no appeal from an order granting temporary letters of administration, either to the superior court under subsection (a) of Code Section 5-3-2 Chapter 3 of Title 5 or to the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals under subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-123."

SECTION 12. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger E Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett E Burnough Y Byrd
Cameron E Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey
Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner
Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett

E Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper
Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook

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Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Tran of the 80th et al., Kendrick of the 95th, Petrea of the 166th et al., and Evans of the 57th.

Representative Cooper of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Health has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 293 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 45th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House stand in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Monday, March 18, 2024.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Monday, March 18, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, March 18, 2024

Thirty-Sixth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adesanya Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Blackmon Bonner Bruce E Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Cooper Corbett Cox

Crawford Crowe Daniel Davis DeLoach Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration E Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Franklin E Frazier Frye Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton Hitchens

Holcomb Holland Hong Horner Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Lupton Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum

McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Olaleye E Oliver Panitch E Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz

Sampson Schofield Scoggins Seabaugh Silcox Smith, L Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stinson Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Cannon of the 58th, Carter of the 93rd, Collins of the 71st, Cummings of the 39th, Dempsey of the 13th, Draper of the 90th, Gaines of the 120th, Holly of the 116th, Houston of the 170th, Hutchinson of

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the 106th, Jenkins of the 136th, Lim of the 98th, Mainor of the 56th, Scott of the 76th, Sharper of the 177th, and Washburn of the 144th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Jeff Crook, Christ Place Church, Flowery Branch, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1487. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Smith of the 70th, Huddleston of the 72nd and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3869), so as to provide that the mayor shall appoint and remove the city manager; to provide

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for the city council to override such actions with a supermajority vote; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1488. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Jasperse of the 11th, Jones of the 25th, Clark of the 100th, Cox of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Forsyth County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to define an area where such powers may be exercised; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1489. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Corbett of the 174th and Knight of the 134th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Camden County Spaceport Authority, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3952); to provide for assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1490. By Representative Newton of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts, so as to prohibit the enforcement of certain covenants and restrictions on physicians in employment or partnership contracts or agreements; to delineate covenants not to compete which are valid and enforceable; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for adjudication; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 1491. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to regulation and taxation of electricity used as motor fuel and electric vehicle charging stations, approved May 2, 2023, (Ga. L. 2023, p. 376/SB 146), so as to extend the effective date of provisions relative to regulatory authority of the Department of Agriculture and revenue and taxation; to amend Article 8A of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electric vehicle charging stations, so as to revise and provide for standards for display of electricity dispensed by electric vehicle charging stations; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 1492. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Airport Development Authority, so as to expand the purpose, function, and powers of such authority; to authorize such authority to make loans to local governments for the construction of appurtenant buildings or structures at airports in this state; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for the development of projects by such authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HB 1493. By Representative Newton of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory reporting requirements for nurses, so as to require the Georgia Board of Nursing to transmit copies of certain complaints and reports received relating to care rendered in certain settings which requires physician involvement; to provide for a definition; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HB 1494. By Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th and Westbrook of the 163rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Garden City, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3581), as amended, so as to revise provisions regarding the mayor and the mayor pro tempore and organizational meetings of the city council; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1495. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3733), so as to revise the powers of the mayor; to restate provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for a council-manager form of government; to provide for the selection, qualifications, and duties of the city manager; to update and restate provisions related to the administration of the city government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1496. By Representatives Wiedower of the 121st and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Oconee County; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal a local constitutional amendment proposed by a certain resolution act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1497. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Lim of the 98th, Panitch of the 51st, Draper of the 90th, Au of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of health, so as to provide that a human egg or human embryo is not considered an unborn child, a minor child, or a person for any purpose under law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HB 1498. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Lim of the 98th, Panitch of the 51st, Au of the 50th and Cannon of the 58th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-9-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of certain information to persons undergoing certain surgical or diagnostic procedures, failure to comply, exceptions, and regulations establishing standards for implementation, so as to prohibit certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; to provide that informed consent shall be deemed valid consent for other medical personnel under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HR 1478. By Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Clark of the 108th, Mitchell of the 88th, Bennett of the 94th, Schofield of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health.
HR 1479. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION advocating for the permanent protection of the site of The Weeping Time in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HR 1498. By Representative Rhodes of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Private Water Systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

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HR 1499. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Maria Montez Phifer and dedicating an intersection in her honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1500. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Glaize of the 67th and Roberts of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Lieutenant Michael Stephan Vogt and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1501. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Bruce of the 61st and New of the 64th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Cory "Coco Brother" Condrey and dedicating a roundabout in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1473 HB 1475 HB 1477 HB 1479 HB 1481 HB 1484 HB 1486 HR 1435 SB 575

HB 1474 HB 1476 HB 1478 HB 1480 HB 1482 HB 1485 HR 1434 HR 1477

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 1425 HB 1465 HB 1467 HB 1469 HB 1471 HB 1483

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1443 HB 1466 HB 1468 HB 1470 HB 1472 SB 562

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Sainz of the 180th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Rules has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 69 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sainz of the 180th
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 340 SB 349

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 36th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 169 SB 376 SB 398 SB 401 SB 422
SB 426
SB 440 SB 454 SB 456 SB 480
SB 508

Public Schools; extension of hearing dates for student discipline tribunals; provide for limits (Substitute)(Ed-Cox-28th) Payne-54th Juvenile Code; improve timely permanent placement of a child removed from their home; clarify requirements (JuvJ-Gullett-19th) Tillery-19th Georgia Joint Defense Commission; commission's operations; revise (Substitute)(D&VA-Bonner-73rd) Kirkpatrick-32nd Senate Foster Care and Adoption Study Committee; implement recommendations (JuvJ-Ballinger-23rd) Kirkpatrick-32nd Public Utilities and Public Transportation; percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make; modify (Substitute)(EU&T-Carson-46th) Dixon-45th Motor Vehicles and Traffic; requirements for joining of a motor carrier and motor carrier's insurer to a cause of action; revise (Judy-Burchett-176th) Tillery-19th 'Accelerated Career Diploma Program'; ACE Grants pilot program; establish and provide (Substitute)(Ed-Dubnik-29th) Brass-28th Alimony and Child Support; guidelines for child support award calculations; provide (Substitute)(JuvJ-Gaines-120th) Strickland-17th Central Caregiver Registry; disabled persons to the registry; add (PH-Cooper-45th) Strickland-17th Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; student loan repayment for mental health and substance use professionals serving in certain capacities; provide (PH-Cooper-45th) Hodges-3rd Administrative Office of the Courts; accessibility of certain personal information of state and federal judges, justices, and spouses thereof; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Reeves-99th) Dixon-45th

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Structured Rule

SB 366

"Tax Expenditures Transparency Act of 2024"; enact (Substitute) (W&M-Blackmon-146th) Hufstetler-52nd

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

Representative Holland of the 54th moved that the following Bill of the House be postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 1443. By Representatives Holland of the 54th, Evans of the 57th, Silcox of the 53rd, Evans of the 89th, Bruce of the 61st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for operation of automated transit vehicle lane monitoring devices for the enforcement of traffic in transit vehicle lanes in the City of Atlanta; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1425. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Westbrook of the 163rd and Petrea of the 166th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Weeping Time Cultural Heritage Corridor Authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purpose and powers of the authority; to provide for appointment, eligibility, and terms of members of the authority; to provide for organization, quorum, meetings, and expenses of the authority; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for agents and employees; to provide for accountability and for financial and other records; to provide for audits; to limit the powers of the authority; to provide for open meetings and public records; to provide for judicial jurisdiction; to provide that the powers of the authority are supplemental; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1465. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Romman of the 97th, Marin of the 96th, Clark of the 100th, Mughal of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Duluth, Georgia, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3148), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5206), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1466. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, New of the 64th, Smith of the 18th, Kelley of the 16th and Momtahan of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Paulding County, approved June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3562), so as to provide an additional judge for such court; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge of such court; to provide for the election of successors; to provide for a chief judge; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1467. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th and Erwin of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Gillsville, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3421), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1468. By Representative Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Camden County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations;

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to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1469. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Emerson to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be applied; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1470. By Representatives Mathiak of the 74th, Bonner of the 73rd, Bazemore of the 69th and Jackson of the 68th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the re-creation of the board of elections for Fayette County, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3712), so as to revise the composition of the board; to revise provisions for appointment of board members; to provide for initial terms; to provide for current board members to serve out the terms to which they were appointed; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1471. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Thomas of the 21st, Jones of the 47th, Carson of the 46th, Scoggins of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Cherokee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1472. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Bartow County; to provide for a short title; to provide for authorized contents of agreements and instruments of the boards generally, use of proceeds of sale of bonds, notes, etc., and subsequent issue of bonds, notes, etc.; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the boards' bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide for procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1483. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Washington, Georgia, approved February 14, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 2139), as amended, so as to provide for term limits for the offices of mayor and councilmember; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 562. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd, Davenport of the 44th, Anderson of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pine Lake, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3935), as amended, so as to restate the city's charter; to change the corporate limits of such city; to transfer powers from the mayor to the city manager and vest additional powers in the city manager; to provide for the mayor to vote in case of a tie; to provide for appointment and removal of department directors; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L
Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett
Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New
Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 161, nays 1.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 995. By Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Cannon of the 172nd, Ballard of the 147th, Sainz of the 180th and Wade of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to require the administration of a nationally recognized multiple-aptitude battery assessment that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military to public school students in grades 11 and 12 who choose to participate; to prohibit the use of assessment results in education accountability programs; to provide for parents and guardians to opt their children out of participating in such assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1192. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Martin of the 49th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to prohibit the issuance of new certificates of exemption for certain hightechnology data center equipment; to revise the new quality job requirement for such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 244. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Rhodes of the 124th, DeLoach of the 167th, Sainz of the 180th, Townsend of the 179th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to extend the date by which rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Natural Resources must be in effect for purposes of establishing criminal violations of said rules and regulations; to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to seafood, so as to require certain reporting of non-activity by seafood dealers; to amend Part 4 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to shellfish, so as to provide for a definition; to authorize discretionary penalties for certain enforcement

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actions by the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1339. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Burns of the 159th, Hawkins of the 27th, Beverly of the 143rd, Taylor of the 173rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise relative to certificate of need; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to extend the sunset provision; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the creation of the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission; to provide for its members; to provide for its purpose and duties; to provide for assistance from experts and consultants; to provide for semiannual reports; to provide for the automatic repeal of the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 880. By Representatives Ballard of the 147th, Bonner of the 73rd, Burchett of the 176th, Blackmon of the 146th, Prince of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-1-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for transitioning members of the armed forces, so as to allow military spouses to use an existing license in good standing from another state to obtain employment in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 19. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Summers of the 13th, Setzler of the 37th, Albers of the 56th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for collection of passport application and processing fees by clerks of superior courts and probate court judges; to provide for written report disclosures; to provide for use of such fees; to provide for local Acts; to provide for applicability to judges of probate courts;

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to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 370. By Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Hatchett of the 50th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to posting model notice with human trafficking hotline information in business and on internet, so as to require certain establishments to post human trafficking hotline information; to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide for human trafficking awareness training for board members; to provide for inspections of massage therapy practices; to require licensees to display a photograph along with their massage therapy practice licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 421. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th, Jackson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to enhance penalties for the offense of transmitting a false public alarm; to revise restitution provisions for such offense; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate adheres to its amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate:
SB 73. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Hatchett of the 50th, Dugan of the 30th, Moore of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to telephone service, so as to provide for class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone solicitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for actions and damages against persons and entities on whose behalf such provisions were violated; to provide for and prohibit certain defenses in such actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Tillery of the 19th, Anavitarte of the 31st, and Hufstetler of the 52nd.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Mathis of the 149th et al., Chastain of the 7th et al., Marin of the 96th et al., Taylor of the 92nd et al., Lupton of the 83rd et al., Cheokas of the 151st et al., Gaines of the 120th, and Adeyina of the 110th et al.
Representative Burchett of the 176th assumed the chair.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Thomas of the 65th.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
SB 433. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Tillery of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for nonprofit corporations, so as to enact the "Donor Intent Protection Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to prohibit charitable organizations from violating the terms of charitable contributions made with donor imposed restrictions, subject to exceptions; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for a limitations period; to provide for venue; to provide for remedies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 169. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Dixon of the 45th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-754 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures to be followed by

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disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal in public schools, and review, so as to provide for limits on the extension of hearing dates for student discipline tribunals; to require local school systems to provide appropriate grade-level instructional materials to any student subject to in-school suspension, shortterm suspension, or long-term suspension pending completion of the student discipline tribunal; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 20-2-754 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures to be followed by disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal in public schools, and review, so as to provide for limits on the extension of hearing dates for student discipline tribunals; to require local school systems to provide appropriate grade-level instructional materials to any student subject to in-school suspension, short-term suspension, or longterm suspension pending completion of the student discipline tribunal; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 20-2-754 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures to be followed by disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal in public schools, and review, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) A disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials appointed as required by Code Section 20-2-753 shall, in addition to any other requirements imposed by rules and regulations which may have been promulgated pursuant to Code Section 20-2-752, ensure that:
(1) All parties are afforded an opportunity for a hearing after reasonable notice served personally or by mail. This notice shall be given to all parties and to the parent or guardian of the student or students involved and shall include a statement of the time, place, and nature of the hearing; a short and plain statement of the matters asserted; and a statement as to the right of all parties to present evidence and to be represented by legal counsel; (2) The hearing is held no later than ten school days after the beginning of the suspension unless the school system and parents or guardians mutually agree to an extension, in which case the school system shall set a new date and time of the hearing that shall not occur more than 15 school days after the beginning of the suspension.

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The hearing may be held later than 15 school days after the beginning of the suspension upon a written request by a parent or guardian and agreement by the school system; (3) All parties are afforded an opportunity to present and respond to evidence and to examine and cross-examine witnesses on all issues unresolved; (4) Any teacher who is called as a witness by the school system shall be given notice no later than three days prior to the hearing; and (5) A verbatim electronic or written record of the hearing shall be made and shall be available to all parties; and (6) The school system shall provide appropriate grade-level instructional materials to any student awaiting completion of the hearing provided for in this subsection. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to infringe on any right provided to students with Individualized Education Programs pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn

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Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden
Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 376. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Burns of the 23rd, Payne of the 54th, Strickland of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to clarify requirements of parents, DFCS, and court in order to improve timely permanent placement of a child removed from their home; to provide for a hearing to be held prior to a dependent child's fifteenth month in foster care to review a determination of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services not to petition to terminate parental rights; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 422. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Gooch of the 51st, Summers of the 13th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Esteves of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to modify the percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to modify the percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate; to require an electric membership corporation to disclose certain transactions and other information to its members within a certain time frame, if such electric membership corporation exceeds a specific percentage amount of investments in a gas affiliate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, is amended by revising Code Section 46-4-164, relating to construction of article, electric membership corporations and EMC gas affiliates, and liquefied petroleum gas, as follows:
"46-4-164. (a) Nothing in this article shall be deemed to apply or impose requirements not otherwise existing on gas distribution companies owned by any county, municipality, other political subdivision, or governmental authority of this state; nor are the provisions of this article intended to increase or decrease the authority and jurisdiction of the commission with respect to the distribution, sale, or transportation of gas by any county, municipality, other political subdivision, or governmental authority of this state. Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect the existing powers of municipal corporations or other political subdivisions of this state relating to the granting of franchises or the levying or imposition of taxes, fees, or charges. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, including, without limitation, Article 4 of Chapter 3 of this title, an electric membership corporation may make and maintain investments in, lend funds to, and guarantee the debts and obligations of an EMC gas affiliate in total not to exceed 15 25 percent of such electric membership corporation's net utility plant, excluding electric generation and transmission assets as defined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts in effect at the time of such investment, loan, or guarantee, provided that any such investments or loans shall not reflect rates which are generally available through the use of any tax exempt financing and may not be tied to any loans from or guaranteed by the federal or state government; and an EMC gas affiliate of an electric membership corporation organized and operating pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 3 of this title may apply for and be granted a certificate of authority to provide any service as authorized under this article. The creation, capitalization, or provision of management for:
(1) An EMC gas affiliate engaged in activities subject to the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations established by the commission; or (2) Other persons providing customer services shall be deemed to be among the purposes of an electric membership corporation as specified in paragraphs (2) and (3) of Code Section 46-3-200. Nothing in this article shall be deemed to increase or decrease the authority and jurisdiction of the commission with respect to such electric membership corporation except as to gas activities undertaken by the electric membership corporation or its EMC gas affiliate as authorized under this chapter. (c) Within six months following any transaction that causes an electric membership corporation to have more than 15 percent of its net utility plant invested in, lent to, or secured for the benefit of its EMC gas affiliate, excluding electric generation and

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transmission assets as defined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts, such electric membership corporation shall disclose to its members:
(1) A description of the assets or interests acquired in the transaction; (2) The date of such transaction; (3) A description of any assets pledged by the electric membership corporation to secure a loan or other funding in connection with such transaction; (4) The total amount of the electric membership corporation's assets, debts, and obligations, and those of the EMC gas affiliate; and (5) The total amount of the electric membership corporation's electric generation and transmission assets as defined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts. (c)(d) Nothing in this article shall be construed to allow or authorize an electing distribution company, a certificated marketer, or a regulated provider of natural gas to engage in the production, transportation, marketing, or distribution of liquefied petroleum gas; provided, however, that nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit an electing distribution company from using liquefied petroleum gas to provide for system balancing and peaking services for its distribution system."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings N Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong E Horner N Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald N Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125

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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter
Hagan N Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin N Martin Y Martinez

Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves N Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz
Sampson

VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. N Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 154, nays 13.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 401. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Payne of the 54th, Kennedy of the 18th, Jackson of the 41st, Robertson of the 29th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the juvenile code, so as to implement the recommendations of the Senate Foster Care and Adoption Study Committee; to provide for annual reporting to the General Assembly of certain de-identified data from juvenile court clerks relating to foster children who are in need of services or delinquent; to remove the service of summons by publication requirement at the adjudication phase in dependency proceedings; to repeal Code Section 1511-163, relating to interlocutory order of disposition when summons served by publication; to provide that the petition to terminate parental rights be immediately filed and docketed without delay when presented to the juvenile court clerk; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe
Cummings

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox

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Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 398. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th, Walker III of the 20th, Watson of the 1st, Anderson of the 24th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, so as to revise the commission's operations; to expand the commission's membership; to revise the term lengths of commission members; to revise definitions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to authorize the Department of Economic Development to assist the Georgia Joint Defense Commission in certain activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, so as to revise the commission's operations; to expand the commission's membership; to revise the term lengths of commission members; to provide that the Department of Economic Development shall assume certain responsibilities with regard to the commission in lieu of the Technical College System of Georgia; to expand the scope of responsibilities of the commission; to revise reporting requirements; to revise definitions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to authorize the Department of Economic Development to assist the Georgia Joint Defense Commission in certain activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, is amended by revising Part 1, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, as follows:
"Part 1
20-4-120. (a) There is hereby created the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, which shall consist of 19 23 members as follows:
(1) The chairperson of the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee; (2) The chairperson of the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee; (3) Four members of the House of Representatives and one member from the public at large to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (4) Two members of the Senate, one each from the majority party and the minority party, to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor President of the Senate; (5) One citizen member from each of the state's eight military installation regions to be appointed by the Governor; (6) The director of the Governor's Defense Initiative commissioner of the Department of Economic Development or his or her designee; (7) The chancellor of the University System of Georgia or his or her designee; (8) One representative of a defense industry contractor to be appointed by the President of the Senate; (9) One representative of a public or private organization engaged in military or defense research to be appointed by the Governor; (7)(10) The adjutant general of the Georgia National Guard or his or her designee; and

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(8)(11) The commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia or his or her designee. (b)(1) The members of the commission appointed pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (4) and (6), (7), (10), and (11) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall serve twoyear terms concurrent with their terms of office. (2) The members of the commission appointed pursuant to paragraph (5) paragraphs (5), (8), and (9) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall serve four-year terms, provided that of the initial appointees, two shall serve an initial two-year term, two shall serve an initial three-year term, and four shall serve an initial four-year term. (3) The members of the commission appointed pursuant to paragraphs (6) and (7) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall serve the duration of their respective terms in office. (c) The commission chairperson shall be the director of the Governor's Defense Initiative commissioner of the Department of Economic Development or his or her designee. The commission shall meet at such times and places as it deems necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The commission shall also meet upon the written call of the commission chairperson or of three of its members. The commission shall maintain minutes of its meetings and such other records as it deems necessary. (d)(1) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall receive for each day of attendance at commission meetings a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21, plus reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier, or the legal mileage rate for use of a personal car in connection with such attendance. (2) The daily expense allowance and reimbursement of transportation costs provided for by this subsection:
(A) Shall be paid by funds appropriated to the Technical College System of Georgia Department of Economic Development; and (B) Shall not be received by any member of the commission for more than five days unless additional days are authorized by the Governor. (e) Appointed members Members of the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor, President of the Senate, or Speaker of the House of Representatives, in accordance with who appointed them.
20-4-121. The Georgia Joint Defense Commission shall:
(1) Advise the Governor and the General Assembly on defense and military issues relating to the military, the defense industry, defense research and technology, military families, and veterans affairs within the state and nationally; (2) Make recommendations regarding policies and plans to support the long-term viability and development of the defense industry and the military, both active and civilian, in this state;

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(3) Develop methods to assist defense-dependent communities in the design and execution of programs that enhance each community's relationship with military installations and defense related business the defense industry; (4) Serve as a task force to seek advice on and prepare for potential base realignment or closure of military installations in the state; (5) Develop and implement a plan to navigate potential base realignment or closure of military installations studies and proceedings; and (6) Produce and distribute a detailed annual report no later than December 1, 2018, and annually thereafter, each year regarding the status of the state's defense industry, defense research efforts, and military installations, as well as a strategic plan for navigating any potential base realignment or closure of military installations in the state. Such annual reports shall be distributed to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the General Assembly and shall be made publicly available.
20-4-122. Staff of the Technical College System of Georgia Department of Economic Development shall provide administrative support for the Georgia Joint Defense Commission."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Part 2, relating to the Defense Community Economic Development Grant Program, as follows:
"Part 2
20-4-130. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Federal review' means any review of a military installation by a federal entity for the purpose of determining the viability of such military installation, including, but not limited to, any review directly or indirectly related to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. (2) 'Grant goal' means any project, event, or activity that promotes a military installation, including, but not limited to:
(A) The promotion of recruitment, expansion, or retention of jobs at such military installation or within the military community in which it is located; or (B) Preparation for any federal review. (3) 'Military community' means a municipality or county that has within its jurisdiction a military installation or any other municipality or county that after reasonable review the workforce development division Department of Economic Development determines is economically impacted to a similar degree by the presence of a nearby military installation.

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(4) 'Military installation' means a facility owned and operated by United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Space Force, or Coast Guard that shelters military equipment and personnel and facilitates training and operations for such organizations. (5) 'Public official' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 50-36-2 or 2 U.S.C. Section 1602.
20-4-131. (a) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia Department of Economic Development shall administer a grant program to be called the Defense Community Economic Development Grant Program, which shall serve the purpose of awarding grants to assist military communities with grant goals. (b) The commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia Department of Economic Development shall administer such program and such program's associated funds. (c) All funds that were appropriated for the provision of the Defense Community Economic Development Fund shall be transferred to the workforce development division Department of Economic Development for the provision of the Defense Community Economic Development Grant Program.
20-4-132. (a) The amount of any grant awarded pursuant to this part shall be determined by the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia Department of Economic Development on a case-by-case review of applications which shall include, but shall not be limited to, a consideration of the grant goal being proposed and the extent to which it:
(1) Furthers the relationship between the military community and military installation; (2) Furthers the military installation's economic development investment into the military community; or (3) Assists in efforts to defend the viability of a military installation from a federal review. (b) Each military community shall be required as a condition of receipt of any grant awarded pursuant to this part to match such awarded funds. The commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia Department of Economic Development shall prescribe conditions for releasing grant funds based upon a military community matching such funds. (c) The commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia Department of Economic Development shall be authorized to charge such fees as are reasonable and necessary to offset costs associated with processing applications submitted pursuant to this part.
20-4-133. Any military community may submit an application to the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia Department of Economic Development for a grant to assist

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in the pursuance of a grant goal. Such application shall be submitted on a form and in a manner to be prescribed by the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia Department of Economic Development. Each application shall, at a minimum, include a statement from the military community applying for such grant as to how such grant goal will contribute to the economic viability of the military installation within such military community.

20-4-134. The commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia Department of Economic Development shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the purposes of this part article."

SECTION 3. Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, is amended by revising Article 10, which is reserved, as follows:
"ARTICLE 10

50-7-120. The Department of Economic Development is authorized to administer and support the activities of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission in accordance with Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Reserved."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum
McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 426. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Setzler of the 37th, Burns of the 23rd, Walker III of the 20th, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise requirements for joining of a motor carrier and motor carrier's insurer to a cause of action; to provide for subrogation for unpaid final judgments relative to causes of action involving motor carriers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper

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Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 172, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 440. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Parent of the 42nd, Dixon of the 45th, Butler of the 55th, Williams of the 25th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for the Accelerated Career Diploma Program; to provide a short title; to establish and provide for the ACE Grants pilot program; to make conforming changes; to extend an automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for the Accelerated Career Diploma Program; to provide a short title; to establish and provide for the ACE Grants program; to provide for ACE (accelerated career education) grants for technical college students pursuing certain degrees, diplomas, and certificates; to provide for reporting; to provide for the adoption of content standards for a minimum course of instruction in foundations of algebra; to revise a definition in the "Dual Enrollment Act"; to revise provisions relating to the maximum of eligible dual enrollment courses allowable for students; to make conforming changes; to extend an automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended in Part 2, relating to competencies and core curriculum, by revising Code Section 20-2-149.2, relating to awarding of high school diploma for completion of postsecondary programs and identification of critical needs fields of study, as follows:
"20-2-149.2. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Accelerated Career Diploma Program.' (b) A local board of education may shall be authorized to award a high school diploma to a student enrolled in coursework pursuant to Code Section 20-2-161.3 who:
(1) Completes rigorous coursework at a postsecondary institution which meets the requirements in paragraph (7) of Code Section 20-3-519;
(2)(1)(A) Has completed at least the following state required ninth and tenth grade level high school courses:
(i) The high school English course, including its end-of-course assessment, required for purposes of federal accountability requirements, plus at least one additional state funded core English course; (ii) The high school math course, including its end-of-course assessment, required for purposes of federal accountability requirements, plus either a state funded course on the foundations of algebra or one other state funded core math course; (iii) The high school science course, including its end-of-course assessment, required for purposes of federal accountability requirements, plus at least one additional state funded core science course; (iv) Any two state funded core social studies courses; provided, however, that in lieu of taking a second state funded core social studies course, a student shall be permitted to take a third state funded math course in addition to the courses required in division (ii) of this subparagraph, provided that such math course is aligned with competencies required by such student's technical college program of study; and (v) One health and physical education course.

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(B) School personnel shall counsel each student to choose state funded courses provided for in divisions (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph that meet workforce needs and are appropriate for such student based on his or her competencies and on the competencies required in the technical college program of study. (C) As used in this paragraph, the term 'state funded core' courses shall include any high school course listed as core or required on the state funded course list and any technical college diploma-level or postsecondary degree-level English, math, science, or social studies course for which the student earns dual credit. (D) The State Board of Education shall adopt content standards for a minimum course of instruction in foundations of algebra that may be chosen by students participating in the Accelerated Career Diploma Program to meet the requirements of division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; and two English courses, two mathematics courses, two science courses, two social studies courses, and one health and physical education course; and any state required tests associated with any such courses; (3) Receives a score of admission acceptable on the readiness assessment required by the postsecondary institution; and (4)(2)(A) Completes: (i) an associate associate's degree program in applied science at a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia; (ii) a technical college diploma program or program leading to licensure at a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and all postsecondary academic education and technical education and training prerequisites for any state, national, or industry occupational certifications or licenses required to work in the field; or (iii) at least two technical college certificate of credit programs in one specific career pathway and all postsecondary academic education and technical education and training prerequisites for any state, national, or industry occupational certifications or licenses required to work in the field as determined by the Technical College System of Georgia included in the High-demand Career List published by the State Workforce Development Board as provided in Code section 3414-3. (B) The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall publish a list that identifies which certificates are in the same program of study or closely related programs of study. A student meets the requirements of division (iii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph by completing at least two certificates in the same program of study or in closely related programs of study. (b) The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall annually identify fields of study in which a critical need or shortage of trained personnel exists in the labor markets in this state and provide such information to the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education shall annually provide such information to local school systems for the purpose of emphasizing areas of critical workforce needs and shortages in the labor markets in our state to high school students to support their career pathway decisions.

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(c) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, shall establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section. (d) A student who meets the requirements of subsection (a) (b) of this Code section shall be deemed to have met all graduation requirements of the State Board of Education and shall not be subject to any assessments otherwise required for purposes of graduation.
(e)(1) There is established the ACE Grants program to provide for awarding accelerated career education grants to students participating in the Accelerated Career Diploma Program, as provided for in this Code section. (2) The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to provide funds appropriated by the General Assembly for the implementation of a program to award ACE grants to students pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate provided for in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall assess the program and shall, no later than December 1 of each year during the program, provide the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education, the Senate Education and Youth Committee, the House Committee on Higher Education, and the Senate Higher Education Committee with a comprehensive report to include recommendations as to the program's continued implementation and any changes deemed necessary for such program. (4) The Georgia Student Finance Commission, in consultation with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and the State Board of Education, shall establish rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this Code section to implement, assess, and report on the program."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Part 4, relating to financing, by revising paragraph (7) of subsection (b), paragraph (3) of subsection (f), and subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2161.3, relating to the "Dual Enrollment Act," purpose, dual credit courses, eligibility for participation, and eligibility for payment, as follows:
"(7) 'Eligible dual credit course' means a dual credit course which is included in the eligible course list and which is eligible for payment under this program subject to the following maximum credit hour caps:
(A) Eligible high school students with 18 or fewer semester hours, or the equivalent amount of quarter hours, of dual credit courses funded under this part on or before June 30, 2020, shall be limited to a total of 30 semester hours, or the equivalent amount of quarter hours, of eligible dual credit courses; and (B) Eligible high school students with 19 or more semester hours, or the equivalent amount of quarter hours, of dual credit courses funded under this part on or before June 30, 2020, shall be limited to 12 additional semester hours, or the equivalent amount of quarter hours, of eligible dual credit courses."

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"(3) The local board of education or other authorized governing body of a A participating eligible high school shall be required to award a high school diploma to an eligible high school student who is enrolled at or through an eligible postsecondary institution under the program as so long as the credit earned at or through such postsecondary institution satisfies course requirements needed for the eligible high school student to complete high school graduation provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-149.2. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, shall determine appropriate courses to meet these requirements. No later than July 1, 2015, the department shall communicate to high schools the subject area requirements or elective courses that may be satisfied with dual credit courses provided by eligible postsecondary institutions, which shall include completion of:
(A) At least the following state required ninth and tenth grade level high school courses or their equivalent: two English courses, two mathematics courses, two science courses, two social studies courses, and one health and physical education course; and any state required tests associated with any such courses; and (B) One of the following:
(i) An associate degree program; (ii) A technical college diploma program and all postsecondary academic education and technical education and training prerequisites for any state, national, or industry occupational certifications or licenses required to work in the field; or (iii) At least two technical college certificate of credit programs in one specific career pathway and all postsecondary academic education and technical education and training prerequisites for any state, national, or industry occupational certifications or licenses required to work in the field as determined by the Technical College System of Georgia. Students who have taken dual credit courses in pursuit of a high school diploma under this paragraph, and were funded under this part, on or before June 30, 2020, shall not be subject to any maximum credit hour caps as set forth in this Code section. Such students may continue participation in the program until the student completes the coursework required for his or her high school diploma." "(g)(1) Each eligible student shall be limited to a total of 30 semester hours, or the equivalent amount of quarter hours, of eligible dual credit courses funded under this part; provided, however, that, subject to appropriations specifically for such purpose, the commission shall be authorized to waive such limitation for students participating in the Accelerated Career Diploma Program provided for in Code Section 20-2-149.2 to the extent necessary for such students to complete such program. (2) Hours for eligible dual credit courses taken at or through an eligible postsecondary institution pursuant to this Code section by an eligible high school student shall not count against any maximum hourly caps which may be applicable for purposes of HOPE scholarships or grants."

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SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in said part by revising the undesignated text at the end of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) and subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-161.4, relating to accessing HOPE scholarship funds for dual enrolled students and termination, as follows:
"No later than January 1 each year, the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall provide an interim report to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education, the Senate Education and Youth Committee, the House Committee on Higher Education, and the Senate Higher Education Committee. A final report shall be provided to the same no later than September December 1, 2026 2027." "(b) This Code section shall stand repealed on June 30, 2026 2027."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective July 1, 2024.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance

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Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 456. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Harrell of the 40th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14A of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the central caregiver registry, so as to add disabled persons to the registry; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 480. By Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Summers of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to provide for student loan repayment for mental health and substance use professionals serving in certain capacities; to provide for definitions; to authorize the board to approve applications; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L

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Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 454. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alimony and child support, so as to provide for guidelines for child support award calculations; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alimony and child support, so as to provide for guidelines for child support award

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calculations; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alimony and child support, is amended by revising Code Section 19-6-15, relating to child support guidelines for determining amount of award, continuation of duty of support, and duration of support, as follows:
"(a) Definitions. As used in this Code section, the term: (1) Reserved. (2) 'Adjusted income' means the determination of a parent's monthly gross income, calculated by deducting from that parent's monthly gross income one-half of the amount of any applicable self-employment taxes being paid by the parent, any preexisting order for current child support which is being paid by the parent, and any theoretical child support order for other qualified children, if allowed by the court. For further reference see paragraph (5) of subsection (f) of this Code section. (3) 'Basic child support obligation' means the monthly amount of support displayed on the basic child support obligation table which corresponds to the parents' combined adjusted gross income and the number of children for whom child support is being determined. (4) Reserved. (5) Reserved. (6) 'Child 'Basic child support obligation table' means the chart set forth in subsection (o) of this Code section. (6.1) 'Child support services' means the entity within the Department of Human Services and its contractors that are authorized to enforce a duty of support. (7) 'Combined adjusted gross income' means the amount of adjusted gross income of the custodial parent added to the amount of adjusted gross income of the noncustodial parent. (8) 'Court' means a judge of any court of record or an administrative law judge of the Office of State Administrative Hearings. (9) 'Custodial parent' means: (A) The the parent with whom the child resides more than 50 percent of the time.; or (B) If When a custodial parent has not been designated or when a child resides an equal amount of time, the court shall designate the custodial parent as the parent with the lesser support obligation and the other parent as the noncustodial parent. equally with both parents, the parent who earns the lesser amount of gross income; or (C) If a When the child resides equally with both parents and neither parent can be determined as owing a greater amount than the other earning the lesser amount of gross income, the court shall determine which parent to designate as the custodial parent for the purpose of this Code section.

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(10) 'Deviation' means an increase or decrease from the presumptive amount of child support if the presumed order child support amount is rebutted by evidence and the required findings of fact are made by the court or the jury pursuant to subsection (i) of this Code section. (11) 'Final child support amount' means the presumptive amount of child support adjusted by any deviations:
(A) Any deviations, if applicable; (B) A low-income adjustment, if applicable; (C) A credit to the noncustodial parent for any Social Security Administration payments paid to the child from such parent's social security account; and (D) A credit to the noncustodial parent for any U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability payments paid to the child from such parent's veterans affairs account. A final child support amount is determined for each parent, which reflects each parent's child support responsibility. (11.1) 'Future uninsured healthcare expenses' means a child's uninsured medical expenses, including, but not limited to, health insurance copayments, deductibles, and such other costs as are reasonably necessary for orthodontia, dental treatment, asthma treatments, physical therapy, vision care, and any acute or chronic medical or health problem or mental health illness, including counseling and other medical or mental health expenses, that are not covered by insurance. For further reference, see paragraph (3) of subsection (h) of this Code section. (12) 'Gross income' means all income to be included in the calculation of child support as set forth in subsection (f) of this Code section. (13) 'Health insurance' means any general health or medical policy. For further reference see paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of this Code section. (13.1) 'Low-income adjustment table' means the chart set forth in subsection (p) of this Code section. (14) 'Noncustodial parent' means: (A) The the parent with whom the child resides less than 50 percent of the time; or (B) If a child resides equally with both parents, the parent who has earns the greater payment obligation for child support. amount of gross income; or (C) If a When the child resides equally with both parents and neither parent can be determined as owing a lesser amount than the other earning the greater amount of gross income, the court shall determine which parent to designate as the noncustodial parent for the purpose of this Code section. (15) 'Nonparent custodian' means an individual who has been granted legal custody of a child, or an individual who has a legal right to seek, modify, or enforce a child support order. (16) 'Parent' means a person who owes a child a duty of support pursuant to Code Section 19-7-2. (17) 'Parenting time adjustment' means an adjustment reducing the basic child support obligation amount owed by the noncustodial parent to account for expenses incurred during that parent's court ordered parenting time deviation' means a deviation allowed

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for the noncustodial parent based upon the noncustodial parent's court ordered visitation with the child. For further reference see subsections subsection (g) and (i) of this Code section. (17.1) 'Parenting time unit of measurement' means the unit of measurement used to determine the amount of time each parent has with the child for purposes of calculating the parenting time adjustment. Parenting time shall be determined by calculating the number of days a parent spends with a child in a two-year period for an annual average.
(A) For the purposes of this Code section, 'days' means: (i) The total number of overnights a parent spends with the child; or (ii) In circumstances where a parent has shorter but regular and recurring daytime periods with a child, the total hours of parenting time in the annual average divided by 24 hours, including any hours spent overnight, if applicable;
(17.2) 'Payer' means the parent required to physically pay his or her share of child support to either the child's other parent or a nonparent custodian. Typically, but not always, the payer is the same parent who is the noncustodial parent as defined in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of this Code Section. If, after completing all the applicable schedules of the child support worksheet, the noncustodial parent's child support obligation is a positive number, the noncustodial parent is the payer. If, after completing all the applicable schedules of the child support worksheet, the noncustodial parent's child support obligation is a negative number, then the negative number becomes its positive equivalent and the custodial parent is the payer. For further reference, see paragraph (9) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (18) 'Preexisting order' means:
(A) An order in another case that requires a parent to make child support payments for another child, which child support the parent is actually paying, as evidenced by documentation as provided in division (f)(5)(B)(iii) of this Code section; and (B) That the date and time of filing with the clerk of court of the initial order for each such other case is earlier than the date and time of filing with the clerk of court of the initial order in the case immediately before the court, regardless of the age of any child in any of the cases. (19) 'Presumptive amount of child support' means the basic child support obligation including health insurance and work related child care costs. (20) 'Qualified child' or 'qualified children' means any child: (A) For whom the parent is legally responsible and in whose home the child resides; (B) Who the parent is actually supporting; (C) Who is not subject to a preexisting order; and (D) Who is not before the court to set, modify, or enforce support in the case immediately under consideration. Qualified children shall not include stepchildren or other minors in the home who the parent has no legal obligation to support. (21) 'Split parenting' can occur only occurs in a child support case only if there are two or more children of the same parents, when one parent is the custodial parent for at least one child of the children of the parents, and the other parent is the custodial parent for

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at least one of the other child of the parents children. In a split parenting case, there shall be a separate worksheet for each custodial parent. For further reference, see subsection (l) of this Code section. In a split parenting case, each parent is the custodial parent of any child spending more than 50 percent of the time with that parent and is the noncustodial parent of any child spending more than 50 percent of the time with the other parent. A split parenting situation shall have two custodial parents and two noncustodial parents, but no child shall have more than one custodial parent or noncustodial parent. (22) 'Theoretical child support order' means a hypothetical child support order for qualified children as calculated in subparagraph (f)(5)(C) of this Code section which allows the court to determine the amount of child support as if a child support order existed. (23) 'Uninsured health care expenses' means a child's uninsured medical expenses including, but not limited to, health insurance copayments, deductibles, and such other costs as are reasonably necessary for orthodontia, dental treatment, asthma treatments, physical therapy, vision care, and any acute or chronic medical or health problem or mental health illness, including counseling and other medical or mental health expenses, that are not covered by insurance. For further reference see paragraph (3) of subsection (h) of this Code section. (24)(23) 'Work related child care costs' means expenses for the care of the child for whom support is being determined which are due to employment of either parent. In an appropriate case, the court may consider the child care costs associated with a parent's job search or the training or education of a parent necessary to obtain a job or enhance earning potential, not to exceed a reasonable time as determined by the court, if the parent proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the job search, job training, or education will benefit the child being supported. The term shall be projected for the next consecutive 12 months and averaged to obtain a monthly amount. For further reference, see paragraph (1) of subsection (h) of this Code section. (25)(24) 'Worksheet' or 'child support worksheet' means the document used to record information necessary to determine and calculate monthly child support. For further reference see subsection (m) of this Code section. (a.1)(1) As used in this chapter, the term 'child' means child or children, including any unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat as such terms are defined in Code Section 1-2-1. (2) Notwithstanding any provision of this Code section to the contrary, the maximum amount of support which the court may impose on the father of an unborn child under this Code section shall be the amount of direct medical and pregnancy related expenses of the mother of the unborn child. After birth, the provisions of this Code section shall apply in full. (b) Process of calculating child support. Pursuant to this Code section, the determination of monthly child support shall be calculated as follows: (1) Determine the monthly gross income of both the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section. Gross income may

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include imputed income, if applicable. The determination of monthly gross income shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule A Gross Income; (2) Adjust each parent's monthly gross income by deducting the following from the parents' monthly gross income and entering it on the Child Support Schedule B Adjusted Income if any of the following apply:
(A) One-half of the amount of self-employment taxes; (B) Preexisting orders; and (C) Theoretical child support order for qualified children, if allowed by the court; (3) Add each parent's adjusted gross income together; (4) Locate the basic child support obligation by referring to the basic child support obligation table. Using Locate the figure closest to the amount of the parents' combined adjusted gross income, locate the amount of the basic child support obligation as found in the left-most column of the table and then locate the number of children for whom support is being determined in the top row. Locate where such column and such row intersect to identify the basic child support obligation amount. If the parents' combined adjusted gross income falls between the amounts shown in the table, then the basic child support obligation shall be based on the income bracket most closely matched to the parents' combined adjusted gross income. The basic child support obligation amount stated determined using this process and the basic child support obligation table located in subsection (o) of this Code section shall be rebuttably presumed to be the appropriate amount of child support to be provided by the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent prior to consideration of health insurance, work related child care costs, and deviations; (5) Calculate the pro rata share of the basic child support obligation for the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent by dividing the combined adjusted gross income into each parent's adjusted gross income to arrive at each parent's pro rata percentage of the basic child support obligation; (5.1) Adjust the noncustodial parent's share of the basic child support obligation amount to account for such parent's expenses incurred during his or her court ordered parenting time by following the steps in subsection (g) of this Code section, and the determination of the parenting time adjustment shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule C Parenting Time Adjustment; (6) Find the adjusted child support obligation amount the presumptive amount of child support by adding the additional expenses of the costs of health insurance premiums for the child and work related child care costs, prorating such expenses in accordance with each parent's pro rata share of the obligation and adding such expenses to the pro rata share of the basic child support obligation. The monthly cost of health insurance premiums and work related child care costs shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule D Additional Expenses. The pro rata share of the monthly basic child support obligation and the pro rata share of the combined additional expenses shall be added together to create the monthly adjusted child support obligation following the steps in subsection (h) of this Code section, and the determination of the presumptive

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amount of child support shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule D Additional Expenses; (7) Determine the amount of child support for the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent resulting in a monthly sum certain payment due to the custodial parent by assigning or deducting credit for actual payments for health insurance and work related child care costs from the basic child support obligation; (8) In accordance with subsection (i) of this Code section, deviations subtracted from or added to the presumptive amount of child support shall be applied, if applicable, and if supported by the required findings of fact and application of the best interest of the child standard. The proposed deviations shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule E Deviations. Account for deviations, if applicable, as supported by the required findings of fact, and apply the best interest of the child standard by following the steps in subsection (i); the determination of any such deviation shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule E Deviations. In the court's or the jury's discretion, deviations may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(A) High income; (B) Low income; (C)(B) Other health related insurance; (D)(C) Life insurance; (E)(D) Child and dependent care tax credit; (F)(E) Travel expenses; (G)(F) Alimony; (H)(G) Mortgage; (I)(H) Permanency plan or foster care plan; (J)(I) Extraordinary expenses; and (K) Parenting time; and (L)(J) Nonspecific deviations; (8) Make a low-income adjustment, if applicable, to the parent's presumptive amount of child support as changed by deviations, if applicable, by following the steps in subsection (i.1) of this Code section. The Georgia Child Support Calculator will automatically perform this function. (9)(A) If the noncustodial parent's child support obligation is shown as a positive amount, then the noncustodial parent is the payer of child support; (B) If the noncustodial parent's child support obligation is shown as a negative amount, then the custodial parent is the payer of child support. The child support amount owed from the custodial parent (payer) to the noncustodial parent is the positive equivalent of the negative amount, and this will be the amount to be paid to the noncustodial parent by the custodial parent. (9)(10) Any benefits which the child receives under Title II of the federal Social Security Act or from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs due to the noncustodial parent's disability shall be applied against the noncustodial parent's final child support amount. The final child support amount for each parent shall be entered on the child support worksheet, together with the information from each of the utilized schedules;

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(10)(11) The parents shall allocate the future uninsured health care healthcare expenses which shall be based on the pro rata responsibility of the parents or as otherwise ordered by the court. Each parent's pro rata responsibility for future uninsured health care healthcare expenses shall be entered on the child support worksheet; and (11) In a split parenting case, there shall be a separate calculation and final order for each parent; and (12) When there is more than one child for whom support is being determined, the court shall establish the amount of support and the duration of such support in accordance with subsection (e) of this Code section. When, within two years of a final order being entered, there is a likelihood that a child will become ineligible to receive support, the court may allow for the use of separate worksheets. Separate worksheets shall show the final child support amount to be paid for all such children and the adjusted amount of support to be paid as each child becomes ineligible to receive support during such two-year period. Such worksheets shall be attached to the final order. Such order shall contain findings as required by law. A final order entered pursuant to this paragraph shall not preclude a petition for modification. (c) Applicability and required findings. (1) The child support guidelines contained in this Code section are a minimum basis for determining the amount of child support and shall apply as a rebuttable presumption in all legal proceedings involving the child support responsibility of a parent. This Code section shall be used when the court enters a temporary or permanent child support order in a contested or noncontested hearing or order in a civil action filed pursuant to Code Section 19-13-4. The rebuttable presumptive amount of child support provided by this Code section may be increased or decreased according to the best interest of the child for whom support is being considered, the circumstances of the parties, the grounds for deviation set forth in subsection (i) of this Code section, and to achieve the state policy of affording to children of unmarried parents, to the extent possible, the same economic standard of living enjoyed by children living in intact families consisting of parents with similar financial means. (2) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply with respect to any divorce case in which there are no minor children, except to the limited extent authorized by subsection (e) of this Code section. In the final judgment or decree in a divorce case in which there are minor children, or in other cases which are governed by the provisions of this Code section, the court shall:
(A) Specify in what sum certain amount, the duration of such support, and from which parent the child is entitled to permanent support as determined by use of the worksheet or multiple worksheets when there is more than one minor child paragraph (12) of subsection (b) of this Code section applies; (B) Specify in what manner, how often, to whom, and until when the support shall be paid; (C) Include a written finding of each parent's gross income as determined by the court or the jury;

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(D) Determine whether health insurance for the child involved is reasonably available at a reasonable cost to either parent. If the health insurance is reasonably available at a reasonable cost to the parent, then the court shall order that the child be covered under such health insurance; (E) Include written findings of fact as to whether one or more of the deviations allowed under this Code section are applicable, and if one or more such deviations are applicable as determined by the court or the jury, the written findings of fact shall further set forth:
(i) The reasons the court or the jury deviated from the presumptive amount of child support; (ii) The amount of child support that would have been required under this Code section if the presumptive amount of child support had not been rebutted; and (iii) A finding that states how the court's or the jury's application of the child support guidelines would be unjust or inappropriate considering the relative ability of each parent to provide support and how the best interest of the child who is subject to the child support determination is served by deviation from the presumptive amount of child support; (F) Specify the amount of the noncustodial parent's court ordered parenting time as set forth in the order of visitation; (G) If any credit is given to the noncustodial parent as provided in paragraphs (3) and (3.1) of subsection (f) of this Code section, include Include a written finding regarding the use of benefits received under Title II of the federal Social Security Act and the use of benefits received under the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Disability in the calculation of the amount of child support; and (H) Specify the percentage of future uninsured health care healthcare expenses for which each parent shall be responsible. (3) When child support is ordered, the party who is required to pay the child support shall not be liable to third persons for necessaries furnished to the child embraced in the judgment or decree. (4) In all cases, the parties shall submit to the court their worksheets and schedules and the presence or absence of other factors to be considered by the court or the jury pursuant to the provisions of this Code section. (5) In any case in which the gross income of the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent is determined by a jury, the court shall charge the provisions of this Code section applicable to the determination of gross income. The jury shall be required to return a special interrogatory determining gross income. The court shall determine adjusted gross income, health insurance costs, and work related child care costs. Based upon the jury's verdict as to gross income, the court shall determine the presumptive amount of child support in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. The court shall inform the jury of the presumptive amount of child support and the identity of the custodial and noncustodial parents. In the final instructions to the jury, the court shall charge the provisions of this Code section applicable to the determination of deviations and the jury shall be required to return a special interrogatory as to deviations and the

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final award of child support. The court shall include its findings and the jury's verdict on the child support worksheet in accordance with this Code section and Code Section 19-5-12. (6) Nothing contained within this Code section shall prevent the parties from entering into an enforceable agreement contrary to the presumptive amount of child support which may be made the order of the court pursuant to review by the court of the adequacy of the child support amounts negotiated by the parties, including the provision for medical expenses and health insurance; provided, however, that if the agreement negotiated by the parties does not comply with the provisions contained in this Code section and does not contain findings of fact as required to support a deviation, the court shall reject such agreement. (7) In any case filed pursuant to Chapter 11 of this title, relating to the 'Child Support Recovery Act,' the 'Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act,' or the 'Uniform Interstate Family Support Act,' the court shall make all determinations of fact, including gross income and deviations, and a jury shall not hear any issue related to such cases. (d) Nature of guidelines; court's discretion. In the event of a hearing or trial on the issue of child support, the guidelines enumerated in this Code section are intended by the General Assembly to be guidelines only and any court so applying such guidelines shall not abrogate its responsibility in making the final determination of child support based on the evidence presented to it at the time of the hearing or trial. A court's final determination of child support shall take into account the obligor's noncustodial parent's earnings, income, and other evidence of the obligor's noncustodial parent's ability to pay. The court or the jury shall also consider the basic subsistence needs of the parents and the child for whom support is to be provided. (e) Duration of child support responsibility. The duty to provide support for a minor child shall continue until the child reaches the age of majority, dies, marries, or becomes emancipated, whichever first occurs; provided, however, that, in any temporary, final, or modified order for child support with respect to any proceeding for divorce, separate maintenance, legitimacy, or paternity entered on or after July 1, 1992, the court, in the exercise of sound discretion, may direct either or both parents to provide financial assistance to a child who has not previously married or become emancipated, who is enrolled in and attending a secondary school, and who has attained the age of majority before completing his or her secondary school education, provided that such financial assistance shall not be required after a child attains 20 years of age. The provisions for child support provided in this subsection may be enforced by either parent, by any nonparent custodian, by a guardian appointed to receive child support for the child for whose benefit the child support is ordered, or by the child for whose benefit the child support is ordered. (f) Gross income. (1) Inclusion to gross income.
(A) Attributable income. Gross income of each parent shall be determined in the process of setting the presumptive amount of child support and shall include all income from any source, before deductions for taxes and other deductions such as

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preexisting orders for child support and credits for other qualified children, whether earned or unearned, and includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(i) Salaries; (ii) Commissions, fees, and tips; (iii) Income from self-employment; (iv) Bonuses; (v) Overtime payments; (vi) Severance pay; (vii) Recurring income from pensions or retirement plans, including, but not limited to, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board, Keoghs, and individual retirement accounts; (viii) Interest income; (ix) Dividend income; (x) Trust income; (xi) Income from annuities; (xii) Capital gains; (xiii) Disability or retirement benefits that are received from the Social Security Administration pursuant to Title II of the federal Social Security Act; (xiv) Disability benefits that are received pursuant to the federal Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010, 38 U.S.C. Section 101, et seq.; (xv) Workers' compensation benefits, whether temporary or permanent; (xvi) Unemployment insurance benefits; (xvii) Judgments recovered for personal injuries and awards from other civil actions; (xviii) Gifts that consist of cash or other liquid instruments, or which can be converted to cash; (xix) Prizes; (xx) Lottery winnings; (xxi) Alimony or maintenance received from persons other than parties to the proceeding before the court; (xxii) Assets which are used for the support of the family; and (xxiii) Other income. (B) Self-employment income. Income from self-employment includes income from, but not limited to, business operations, work as an independent contractor or consultant, sales of goods or services, and rental properties, less ordinary and reasonable expenses necessary to produce such income. Income from selfemployment, rent, royalties, proprietorship of a business, or joint ownership of a partnership, limited liability company, or closely held corporation is defined as gross receipts minus ordinary and reasonable expenses required for self-employment or business operations. Ordinary and reasonable expenses of self-employment or business operations necessary to produce income do not include: (i) Excessive promotional, travel, vehicle, or personal living expenses, depreciation on equipment, or costs of operation of home offices; or

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(ii) Amounts allowable by the Internal Revenue Service for the accelerated component of depreciation expenses, investment tax credits, or any other business expenses determined by the court or the jury to be inappropriate for determining gross income. In general, income and expenses from self-employment or operation of a business should be carefully reviewed by the court or the jury to determine an appropriate level of gross income available to the parent to satisfy a child support obligation. Generally, this amount will differ from a determination of business income for tax purposes. (C) Fringe benefits. Fringe benefits for inclusion as income or 'in kind' remuneration received by a parent in the course of employment, or operation of a trade or business, shall be counted as income if the benefits significantly reduce personal living expenses. Such fringe benefits might include, but are not limited to, use of a company car, housing, or room and board. Fringe benefits shall not include employee benefits that are typically added to the salary, wage, or other compensation that a parent may receive as a standard added benefit, including, but not limited to, employer paid portions of health insurance premiums or employer contributions to a retirement or pension plan. (D) Variable income. Variable income such as commissions, bonuses, overtime pay, military bonuses, and dividends shall be averaged by the court or the jury over a reasonable period of time consistent with the circumstances of the case and added to a parent's fixed salary or wages to determine gross income. When income is received on an irregular, nonrecurring, or one-time basis, the court or the jury may, but is not required to, average or prorate the income over a reasonable specified period of time or require the parent to pay as a one-time support amount a percentage of his or her nonrecurring income, taking into consideration the percentage of recurring income of that parent. (E) Military compensation and allowances. Income for a parent who is an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States armed forces, the United States Coast Guard, the merchant marine of the United States, the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Guard, or the Air National Guard shall include: (i) Base pay; (ii) Drill pay; (iii) Basic allowance for subsistence, whether paid directly to the parent or received in-kind; and (iv) Basic allowance for housing, whether paid directly to the parent or received inkind, determined at the parent's pay grade at the without dependent rate, but shall include only so much of the allowance that is not attributable to area variable housing costs. Except as determined by the court or the jury, special pay or incentive pay, allowances for clothing or family separation, and reimbursed expenses related to the parent's

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assignment to a high cost of living location shall not be considered income for the purpose of determining gross income. (2) Exclusions from gross income. Excluded from gross income are the following: (A) Child support payments received by either parent for the benefit of a child of another relationship; (B) Benefits received from means-tested public assistance programs such as, but not limited to:
(i) PeachCare for Kids Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or similar programs in other states or territories under Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act; (ii) Food stamps or the value of food assistance provided by way of electronic benefits transfer procedures by the Department of Human Services; (iii) Supplemental security income received under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act; (iv) Benefits received under Section 402(d) of the federal Social Security Act for disabled adult children of deceased disabled workers; and (v) Low-income heating and energy assistance program payments; (C) Foster care payments paid by the Department of Human Services or a licensed child-placing agency for providing foster care to a foster child in the custody of the Department of Human Services; (D) A nonparent custodian's gross income; and (E) Benefits received under Title IV-B or IV-E of the federal Social Security Act and state funding associated therewith for adoption assistance. (3) Social Security benefits. (A) Benefits received under Title II of the federal Social Security Act by a child on the obligor's noncustodial parent's account shall be counted as child support payments and shall be applied against the final child support amount to be paid by the obligor noncustodial parent for the child. (B) After calculating the obligor's noncustodial parent's monthly gross income, including the countable social security benefits as specified in division (1)(A)(xiii) of this subsection, and after calculating the amount of child support, if the presumptive amount of child support, as increased or decreased by deviations, is greater than the social security benefits paid on behalf of the child on the obligor's noncustodial parent's account, the obligor noncustodial parent shall be required to pay the amount exceeding the social security benefit as part of the final order in the case. (C) After calculating the obligor's noncustodial parent's monthly gross income, including the countable social security benefits as specified in division (1)(A)(xiii) of this subsection, and after calculating the amount of child support, if the presumptive amount of child support, as increased or decreased by deviations, is equal to or less than the social security benefits paid to the nonparent custodian or custodial parent on behalf of the child on the obligor's noncustodial parent's account, the child support responsibility of that parent shall have been met and no further child support shall be paid.

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(D) Any benefit amounts under Title II of the federal Social Security Act as determined by the Social Security Administration sent to the nonparent custodian or custodial parent by the Social Security Administration for the child's benefit which are greater than the final child support amount shall be retained by the nonparent custodian or custodial parent for the child's benefit and shall not be used as a reason for decreasing the final child support amount or reducing arrearages. (3.1) United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits. (A) Benefits received under the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits by a child on the noncustodial parent's account shall be counted as child support payments and shall be applied against the final child support amount to be paid by the noncustodial parent for the child. (B) After determining the noncustodial parent's monthly gross income, including the VA disability benefits and after calculating the amount of child support per subsection (b) of this Code section, if the presumptive amount of child support, as increased or decreased by deviations, is greater than the VA disability benefits paid on behalf of the child on the noncustodial parent's account, the noncustodial parent shall be required to pay the amount exceeding the VA disability benefit as the final child support amount. (C) After determining the noncustodial parent's monthly gross income, including the countable VA disability benefits paid, and after calculating the amount of child support per subsection (b) of this Code section, if the presumptive amount of child support, as increased or decreased by deviations, is equal to or less than the VA disability benefits paid on behalf of the child on the noncustodial parent's account, the child support responsibility of the noncustodial parent shall have been met and no further child support shall be paid. (D) Any benefit amounts received under the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability sent to the nonparent custodian or custodial parent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the child's benefit which are greater than the final child support amount shall be retained by the nonparent custodian or custodial parent for the child's benefit and shall not be used as a reason for decreasing the final child support amount or reducing arrearages. (4) Reliable evidence of income. (A) Imputed income. When establishing the amount of child support, if a parent fails to produce reliable evidence of income, such as tax returns for prior years, check stubs, or other information for determining current ability to pay child support or ability to pay child support in prior years, and the court or the jury has no other reliable evidence of the parent's income or income potential, gross income for the current year may be imputed. When imputing income, the court or the jury shall take into account the specific circumstances of the parent to the extent known, including such factors as the parent's assets, residence, employment and earnings history, job skills, educational attainment, literacy, age, health, criminal record and other employment barriers, and record of seeking work, as well as the local job market, the availability of employers willing to hire the parent, prevailing earnings level in the local

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community, and other relevant background factors in the case. If a parent is incarcerated, the court or the jury shall not assume an ability for earning capacity based upon pre-incarceration wages or other employment related income, but income may be imputed based upon the actual income and assets available to such incarcerated parent. (B) Modification. When cases with established orders are reviewed for modification and a parent fails to produce reliable evidence of income, such as tax returns for prior years, check stubs, or other information for determining current ability to pay child support or ability to pay child support in prior years, and the court or the jury has no other reliable evidence of such parent's income or income potential, the court or the jury may impute income as set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, or may increase the child support of the parent failing or refusing to produce evidence of income by an increment of at least 10 percent per year of such parent's gross income for each year since the final order was entered or last modified and shall calculate the basic child support obligation using the increased amount as such parent's gross income. (C) Rehearing. If income is imputed pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the party believing the income of the other party is higher than the amount imputed may provide within 90 days, upon motion to the court, evidence necessary to determine the appropriate amount of child support based upon reliable evidence. A hearing shall be scheduled after the motion is filed. The court may increase, decrease, or leave unchanged the amount of current child support from the date of filing of either parent's initial filing or motion for reconsideration. While the motion for reconsideration is pending, the obligor noncustodial parent shall be responsible for the amount of child support originally ordered. Arrearages entered in the original child support order based upon imputed income shall not be forgiven. When there is reliable evidence to support a motion for reconsideration of the amount of income imputed, the party seeking reconsideration shall not be required to prove the existence of grounds for modification of an order pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section. (D) Willful or voluntary unemployment or underemployment. In determining whether a parent is willfully or voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, the court or the jury shall ascertain the reasons for the parent's occupational choices and assess the reasonableness of these choices in light of the parent's responsibility to support his or her child and whether such choices benefit the child. A determination of willful or voluntary unemployment or underemployment shall not be limited to occupational choices motivated only by an intent to avoid or reduce the payment of child support but can be based on any intentional choice or act that affects a parent's income. A determination of willful or voluntary unemployment or underemployment shall not be made when an individual's incarceration prevents employment. In determining willful or voluntary unemployment or underemployment, the court or the jury may examine whether there is a substantial likelihood that the parent could, with reasonable effort, apply his or her education, skills, or training to produce income.

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Specific factors for the court or the jury to consider when determining willful or voluntary unemployment or underemployment include, but are not limited to:
(i) The parent's past and present employment; (ii) The parent's education and training; (iii) Whether unemployment or underemployment for the purpose of pursuing additional training or education is reasonable in light of the parent's responsibility to support his or her child and, to this end, whether the training or education may ultimately benefit the child in the case immediately under consideration by increasing the parent's level of support for that child in the future; (iv) A parent's ownership of valuable assets and resources, such as an expensive home or automobile, that appear inappropriate or unreasonable for the income claimed by the parent; (v) The parent's own health and ability to work outside the home; and (vi) The parent's role as caretaker of a child of that parent, a disabled or seriously ill child of that parent, or a disabled or seriously ill adult child of that parent, or any other disabled or seriously ill relative for whom that parent has assumed the role of caretaker, which eliminates or substantially reduces the parent's ability to work outside the home, and the need of that parent to continue in the role of caretaker in the future. When considering the income potential of a parent whose work experience is limited due to the caretaker role of that parent, the court or the jury shall consider the following factors:
(I) Whether the parent acted in the role of full-time caretaker immediately prior to separation by the married parties or prior to the divorce or annulment of the marriage or dissolution of another relationship in which the parent was a full-time caretaker; (II) The length of time the parent staying at home has remained out of the work force for this purpose; (III) The parent's education, training, and ability to work; and (IV) Whether the parent is caring for a child who is four years of age or younger. If the court or the jury determines that a parent is willfully or voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, child support shall be calculated based on a determination of earning capacity, as evidenced by educational level or previous work experience. In the absence of any other reliable evidence, income may be imputed to the parent as provided for in subparagraph (f)(4)(A) of this Code section. A determination of willful and voluntary unemployment or underemployment shall not be made when an individual is activated from the National Guard or other armed forces unit or enlists or is drafted for full-time service in the armed forces of the United States. (5) Adjustments to gross income. (A) Self-employment. One-half of the self-employment and Medicare taxes shall be calculated as follows:

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(i) Six and two-tenths percent of self-employment income up to the maximum amount to which federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance (OASDI) applies; plus (ii) One and forty-five one-hundredths of a percent of self-employment income for Medicare and this amount shall be deducted from a self-employed parent's monthly gross income. (B) Preexisting orders. An adjustment to the parent's monthly gross income shall be made on the Child Support Schedule B Adjusted Income for current preexisting orders for a period of not less than 12 months immediately prior to the date of the hearing or such period that an order has been in effect if less than 12 months prior to the date of the hearing before the court to set, modify, or enforce child support. (i) In calculating the adjustment for preexisting orders, the court shall include only those preexisting orders meeting the criteria set forth in subparagraph (a)(18)(B) of this Code section; (ii) The priority for preexisting orders shall be determined by the date and time of filing with the clerk of court of the initial order in each case. Subsequent modifications of the initial support order shall not affect the priority position established by the date and time of the initial order. In any modification proceeding, the court rendering the decision shall make a specific finding of the date, and time if known, of the initial order of the case; (iii) Adjustments shall be allowed for current preexisting support only to the extent that the payments are actually being paid as evidenced by documentation including, but not limited to, payment history from a court clerk, the child support services' computer data base, the child support payment history, or canceled checks or other written proof of payments paid directly to the other parent. The maximum credit allowed for a preexisting order is an average of the amount of current support actually paid under the preexisting order over the past 12 months prior to the hearing date; (iv) All preexisting orders shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule B Adjusted Income for the purpose of calculating the total amount of the credit to be included on the child support worksheet; and (v) Payments being made by a parent on any arrearages shall not be considered payments on preexisting orders or subsequent orders and shall not be used as a basis for reducing gross income. (C) Theoretical child support orders. In addition to the adjustments to monthly gross income for self-employment taxes provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and for preexisting orders provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, credits for either parent's other qualified child living in the parent's home for whom the parent owes a legal duty of support may be considered by the court for the purpose of reducing the parent's gross income. To consider a parent's other qualified children for determining the theoretical child support order, a parent shall present documentary evidence of the parent-child relationship to the court. Adjustments to income

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pursuant to this subparagraph may be considered in such circumstances in which the failure to consider a qualified child would cause substantial hardship to the parent; provided, however, that such consideration of an adjustment shall be based upon the best interest of the child for whom child support is being awarded. If the court, in its discretion, decides to apply the qualified child adjustment, the basic child support obligation of the parent for the number of other qualified children living with such parent shall be determined based upon that parent's monthly gross income. Except for self-employment taxes paid, no other amounts shall be subtracted from the parent's monthly gross income when calculating a theoretical child support order under this subparagraph. The basic child support obligation for such parent shall be multiplied by 75 percent and the resulting amount shall be subtracted from such parent's monthly gross income and entered on the Child Support Schedule B Adjusted Income. (D) Multiple family situations. In multiple family situations, the priority of adjustments to a parent's monthly gross income shall be calculated in the following order:
(i) Preexisting orders according to the date and time of the initial order as set forth in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; and (ii) Application of any credit for a parent's other qualified children using the procedure set forth in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. (g)(1) Parenting time deviation adjustment. The court or the jury may deviate from the presumptive amount of child support as set forth in subparagraph (i)(2)(K) of this Code section. (A) The amounts listed in Georgia's basic child support obligation table are based on commensurate expenses for a child in intact families. Accordingly, there is no accounting for parenting time built into the basic child support obligation table. When a noncustodial parent has court ordered parenting time with a child, some of the expenses represented by the amount in the basic child support obligation table are incurred by the noncustodial parent. Those expenses incurred by the noncustodial parent are accounted for in the parenting time adjustment. (B) The parenting time adjustment reduces the basic child support obligation amount for the noncustodial parent to account for court ordered parenting time as defined by the term parenting time unit of measurement in paragraph (17.1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. This adjustment could reduce the noncustodial parent's share of the basic child support obligation amount to zero or, in some circumstances where the custodial parent's gross income exceeds the noncustodial parent's gross income, increase the custodial parent's amount of the basic child support obligation to an amount higher than the noncustodial parent. (C) For purposes of this Code section, the amount of a parent's parenting time is measured as defined by the term parenting time unit of measurement in subparagraph (17.1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. Parenting time includes time with the child whether it is designated as visitation, physical custody, or parenting time. This parenting time adjustment shall only be used to account for court ordered parenting

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time. If there is no court order awarding parenting time, the court shall determine the child support obligation without the use of this parenting time adjustment. (2) Calculation of parenting time adjustment. (A) In the calculation below:
(i) If there are multiple children with varying degrees of court ordered parenting time, use the average number of court ordered days; (ii) In split parenting cases, as provided for in subsection (l) of this Code section, where two worksheets are prepared, the parenting time adjustment as outlined in this subsection shall be used when preparing both worksheets; (B) The court shall apply the following formula to determine the parenting time adjustment: (i) Raise to the power of 2.5 the number of court ordered days the noncustodial parent has with the child; (ii) Raise to the power of 2.5 the number of court ordered days the custodial parent has with the child; (iii) Multiply the result of clause (i) by the dollar amount of the custodial parent's share of the basic child support obligation; (iv) Multiply the result of clause (ii) by the dollar amount of the noncustodial parent's share of the basic child support obligation; (v) Subtract the result of clause (iv) from the result of clause (iii); (vi) Divide the result of clause (v) by the sum of clauses (i) and (ii); (vii) Add the result of clause (vi) to the noncustodial parent's basic child support obligation amount; and (viii) The amount of the noncustodial parent's parenting time adjustment is the result of clause (vii). (C) The determination of the parenting time adjustment shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule C - Parenting Time Adjustment. (h) Adjusted support obligation Additional expenses. The basic child support obligation table does not include the cost of the parent's work related child care costs, health insurance premiums, or future uninsured health care healthcare expenses. The additional expenses for the child's health insurance premiums and work related child care costs shall be included in the calculations to determine child support., including a A nonparent custodian's expenses for work related child care costs and health insurance premiums, which shall be taken into account when establishing a final order. Calculate the amount of the additional expenses for the costs of health insurance and work related child care, prorating such expenses in accordance with each parent's pro rata share of the obligation and adding such expenses to the pro rata share of the basic child support obligation. The monthly cost of health insurance premiums and work related child care costs shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule D - Additional Expenses. The pro rata share of the monthly basic child support obligation and the pro rata share of the combined additional expenses shall be added together to create the presumptive amount of child support.

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(1) Work related child care costs. (A) Work related child care costs necessary for the parent's employment, education, or vocational training that are determined by the court to be appropriate, and that are appropriate to the parents' financial abilities and to the lifestyle of the child if the parents and child were living together, shall be averaged for a monthly amount and entered on the child support worksheet in Schedule D under the column of the parent initially paying the expense. Work related child care costs of a nonparent custodian shall be considered when determining the amount of this expense. (B) If a child care subsidy is being provided pursuant to a means-tested public assistance program, only the amount of the child care expense actually paid by either parent or a nonparent custodian shall be included in the calculation. (C) If either parent is the provider of child care services to the child for whom support is being determined, the value of those services shall not be an adjustment to the basic child support obligation when calculating the support award. (D) If child care is provided without charge to the parent, the value of these services shall not be an adjustment to the basic child support obligation. If child care is or will be provided by a person who is paid for his or her services, proof of actual cost or payment shall be shown to the court before the court includes such payment in its consideration. (E) The amount of work related child care costs shall be determined and added as an adjustment to the basic child support obligation as 'additional expenses' whether paid directly by the parent or through a payroll deduction. (F)(i) The total amount of work related child care costs shall be divided between the parents pro rata to determine the presumptive amount of child support and shall be included in the worksheet and the final order. (ii) In situations in which work related child care costs may be variable, the court or the jury may, in its discretion, remove work related child care costs from the calculation of support, and divide the work related child care costs pro rata, to be paid within a time specified in the final order. If a parent or nonparent custodian fails to comply with the final order: (I) The other parent or nonparent custodian may enforce payment of the work related child care costs by any means permitted by law; or (II) Child support services shall pursue enforcement when such unpaid costs have been reduced to a judgment in a sum certain.
(2) Cost of health insurance premiums. (A)(i) The amount that is, or will be, paid by a parent for health insurance for the child for whom support is being determined shall be an adjustment to the basic child support obligation and prorated between the parents based upon their respective incomes. Payments made by a parent's employer for health insurance and not deducted from the parent's wages shall not be included. When a child for whom support is being determined is covered by a family policy, only the health insurance premium actually attributable to that child shall be added.

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(ii) The amount of the cost for the child's health insurance premium shall be determined and added as an adjustment to the basic child support obligation as 'additional expenses' whether paid directly by the parent or through a payroll deduction. (iii) The total amount of the cost for the child's health insurance premium shall be divided between the parents pro rata to determine the total presumptive amount of child support and shall be included in the Child Support Schedule D Additional Expenses and written order of the court together with the amount of the basic child support obligation. (B)(i) If either parent has health insurance reasonably available at reasonable cost that provides for the health care healthcare needs of the child, then an amount to cover the cost of the premium shall be added as an adjustment to the basic child support obligation. A health insurance premium paid by a nonparent custodian shall be included when determining the amount of health insurance expense. In determining the amount to be added to the order for the health insurance cost, only the amount of the health insurance cost attributable to the child who is the subject of the order shall be included. (ii) If coverage is applicable to other persons and the amount of the health insurance premium attributable to the child who is the subject of the current action for support is not verifiable, the total cost to the parent paying the premium shall be prorated by the number of persons covered so that only the cost attributable to the child who is the subject of the order under consideration is included. The amount of health insurance premium shall be determined by dividing the total amount of the insurance premium by the number of persons covered by the insurance policy and multiplying the resulting amount by the number of children for whom support is being determined and who are covered by the insurance policy. The monthly cost of health insurance premium shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule D Additional Expenses in the column of the parent paying the premium. (iii) Eligibility for or enrollment of the child in Medicaid, the PeachCare for Kids Program, or other public health care healthcare program shall satisfy the requirement that the final order provide for the child's health care healthcare needs. Health coverage through Medicaid, the PeachCare for Kids Program, or other public health care healthcare program shall not prevent a court from also ordering either or both parents to obtain other health insurance for the child. (3) Future uninsured healthcare Uninsured health care expenses. (A) The child's future uninsured health care healthcare expenses shall be the financial responsibility of both parents. The final order shall include provisions for payment of future uninsured health care healthcare expenses; provided, however, that future uninsured health care healthcare expenses shall not be used for the purpose of calculating the amount of child support. The parents shall divide the future uninsured health care healthcare expenses pro rata, unless otherwise specifically ordered by the court.

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(B) If a parent fails to pay his or her pro rata share of the child's future uninsured health care healthcare expenses, as specified in the final order, within a reasonable time after receipt of evidence documenting the uninsured portion of the expense:
(i) The other parent or the nonparent custodian may enforce payment of the expense by any means permitted by law; or (ii) Child support services shall pursue enforcement of payment of such unpaid expenses only if the unpaid expenses have been reduced to a judgment in a sum certain amount. (i) Grounds for deviation. (1) General principles. (A) The amount of child support established by this Code section and the presumptive amount of child support are rebuttable and the court or the jury may deviate from the presumptive amount of child support in compliance with this subsection. In deviating from the presumptive amount of child support, consideration shall be given to the best interest of the child for whom support under this Code section is being determined. A nonparent custodian's expenses may be the basis for a deviation as well as a noncustodial parent's ability or inability to pay the presumptive amount of child support. (B) When ordering a deviation from the presumptive amount of child support, the court or the jury shall consider all available income of the parents and shall make written findings or special interrogatory findings that an amount of child support other than the amount calculated is reasonably necessary to provide for the needs of the child for whom child support is being determined and the order or special interrogatory shall state: (i) The reasons for the deviation from the presumptive amount of child support; (ii) The amount of child support that would have been required under this Code section if the presumptive amount of child support had not been rebutted; and (iii) How, in its determination:
(I) Application of the presumptive amount of child support would be unjust or inappropriate; and (II) The best interest of the child for whom support is being determined will be served by deviation from the presumptive amount of child support. (C) No deviation in the presumptive amount of child support shall be made which seriously impairs the ability of the custodial parent to maintain minimally adequate housing, food, and clothing for the child being supported by the order and to provide other basic necessities, as determined by the court or the jury. (D) If the circumstances which supported the deviation cease to exist, the final order may be modified as set forth in subsection (k) of this Code section to eliminate the deviation. (2) Specific deviations. (A) High income. For purposes of this subparagraph, parents are considered to be high-income parents if their combined adjusted gross income exceeds $30,000.00 $40,000.00 per month. For high-income parents, the court shall set the basic child

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support obligation at the highest amount allowed by the basic child support obligation table but the court or the jury may consider an upward deviation to attain an appropriate award of child support for high-income parents which is consistent with the best interest of the child. (B) Low income.
(i) If the noncustodial parent can provide evidence sufficient to demonstrate no earning capacity or that his or her pro rata share of the presumptive amount of child support would create an extreme economic hardship for such parent, the court or the jury may consider a low-income deviation. (ii) A noncustodial parent whose sole source of income is supplemental security income received under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act shall be considered to have no earning capacity. (iii) The court or the jury shall examine all attributable and excluded sources of income, assets, and benefits available to the noncustodial parent and may consider the noncustodial parent's basic subsistence needs and all of his or her reasonable expenses, ensuring that such expenses are actually paid by the noncustodial parent and are clearly justified expenses. (iv) In considering a request for a low-income deviation, the court or the jury shall then weigh the income and all attributable and excluded sources of income, assets, and benefits and all reasonable expenses of each parent, the relative hardship that a reduction in the amount of child support paid to the custodial parent would have on the custodial parent's household, the needs of each parent, the needs of the child for whom child support is being determined, and the ability of the noncustodial parent to pay child support. (v) Following a review of the noncustodial parent's gross income and expenses, and taking into account each parent's basic child support obligation adjusted by health insurance and work related child care costs and the relative hardships on the parents and the child, the court or the jury, upon request by either party or upon the court's initiative, may consider a downward deviation to attain an appropriate award of child support which is consistent with the best interest of the child. (vi) For the purpose of calculating a low-income deviation, the noncustodial parent's minimum child support for one child shall be not less than $100.00 per month, and such amount shall be increased by at least $50.00 for each additional child for the same case for which child support is being ordered. (vii) A low-income deviation granted pursuant to this subparagraph shall apply only to the current child support amount and shall not prohibit an additional amount being ordered to reduce a noncustodial parent's arrears. (viii) If a low-income deviation is granted pursuant to this subparagraph, such deviation shall not prohibit the court or the jury from granting an increase or decrease to the presumptive amount of child support by the use of any other specific or nonspecific deviation. (C) Other health related insurance. If the court or the jury finds that either parent has vision or dental insurance available at a reasonable cost for the child, the court or

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the jury may deviate from the presumptive amount of child support for the cost of such insurance. (D)(C) Life insurance. In accordance with Code Section 19-6-34, if the court or the jury finds that either parent has purchased life insurance on the life of either parent or the lives of both parents for the benefit of the child, the court may deviate from the presumptive amount of child support for the cost of such insurance by either adding or subtracting the amount of the premium. (E)(D) Child and dependent care tax credit. If the court or the jury finds that one of the parents is entitled to the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, the court or the jury may deviate from the presumptive amount of child support in consideration of such credit. (F)(E) Travel expenses. If court ordered visitation parenting time related travel expenses are substantial due to the distance between the parents, the court may order the allocation of such costs or the jury may, by a finding in its special interrogatory, allocate such costs by deviation from the presumptive amount of child support, taking into consideration the circumstances of the respective parents as well as which parent moved and the reason for such move. (G)(F) Alimony. Actual payments of alimony shall not be considered as a deduction from gross income but may be considered as a deviation from the presumptive amount of child support. If the court or the jury considers the actual payment of alimony, the court shall make a written finding of such consideration or the jury, in its special interrogatory, shall make a written finding of such consideration as a basis for deviation from the presumptive amount of child support. (H)(G) Mortgage. If the noncustodial parent is providing shelter, such as paying the mortgage of the home, or has provided a home at no cost to the custodial parent in which the child resides, the court or the jury may allocate such costs or an amount equivalent to such costs by deviation from the presumptive amount of child support, taking into consideration the circumstances of the respective parents and the best interest of the child. (I)(H) Permanency plan or foster care plan. In cases when the child is in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services, the child protection or foster care agency of another state or territory, or any other child-caring entity, public or private, the court or the jury may consider a deviation from the presumptive amount of child support if the deviation will assist in accomplishing a permanency plan or foster care plan for the child that has a goal of returning the child to the parent or parents and the parent's need to establish an adequate household or to otherwise adequately prepare herself or himself for the return of the child clearly justifies a deviation for this purpose. (J)(I) Extraordinary expenses. The basic child support obligation table includes average child-rearing expenditures for families given the parents' combined adjusted gross income and number of children. Extraordinary expenses are in excess of average amounts estimated in the basic child support obligation table and are highly variable among families. Extraordinary expenses shall be considered on a case-by-

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case basis in the calculation of support and may form the basis for deviation from the presumptive amount of child support so that the actual amount of such expense is considered in the final order for only those families actually incurring the expense. Extraordinary expenses shall be prorated between the parents by assigning or deducting credit for actual payments for extraordinary expenses.
(i) Extraordinary educational expenses. Extraordinary educational expenses may be a basis for deviation from the presumptive amount of child support. Extraordinary educational expenses include, but are not limited to, tuition, room and board, lab fees, books, fees, and other reasonable and necessary expenses associated with special needs education or private elementary and secondary schooling that are appropriate to the parent's financial abilities and to the lifestyle of the child if the parents and the child were living together.
(I) In determining the amount of deviation for extraordinary educational expenses, scholarships, grants, stipends, and other cost-reducing programs received by or on behalf of the child shall be considered; and (II) If a deviation is allowed for extraordinary educational expenses, a monthly average of the extraordinary educational expenses shall be based on evidence of prior or anticipated expenses and entered on the Child Support Schedule E Deviations. (ii) Special expenses incurred for child-rearing. Special expenses incurred for child-rearing, including, but not limited to, quantifiable expense variations related to the food, clothing, and hygiene costs of children at different age levels, may be a basis for a deviation from the presumptive amount of child support. Such expenses include, but are not limited to, summer camp; music or art lessons; travel; school sponsored extracurricular activities, such as band, clubs, and athletics; and other activities intended to enhance the athletic, social, or cultural development of a child but not otherwise required to be used in calculating the presumptive amount of child support as are health insurance premiums and work related child care costs. A portion of the basic child support obligation is intended to cover average amounts of special expenses incurred in the rearing of a child. In order to determine if a deviation for special expenses is warranted, the court or the jury shall consider the full amount of the special expenses as described in this division; and when such special expenses exceed 7 percent of the basic child support obligation, then the additional amount of special expenses shall be considered as a deviation to cover the full amount of the special expenses. (iii) Extraordinary medical expenses. In instances of extreme economic hardship involving extraordinary medical expenses not covered by insurance, the court or the jury may consider a deviation from the presumptive amount of child support for extraordinary medical expenses. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to, extraordinary medical expenses of the child or a parent of the child; provided, however, that any such deviation: (I) Shall not act to leave a child unsupported; and (II) May be ordered for a specific period of time measured in months.

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When extraordinary medical expenses are claimed, the court or the jury shall consider the resources available for meeting such needs, including sources available from agencies and other adults. (K) Parenting time. (i) The child support obligation table is based upon expenditures for a child in intact households. The court may order or the jury may find by special interrogatory a deviation from the presumptive amount of child support when special circumstances make the presumptive amount of child support excessive or inadequate due to extended parenting time as set forth in the order of visitation, the child residing with both parents equally, or visitation rights not being utilized. (ii) If the court or the jury determines that a parenting time deviation is applicable, then such deviation shall be included with all other deviations. (iii) In accordance with subsection (d) of Code Section 19-11-8, if any action or claim for parenting time or a parenting time deviation is brought under this subparagraph, it shall be an action or claim solely between the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent, and not any third parties, including child support services. (3) Nonspecific deviations. Deviations from the presumptive amount of child support may be appropriate for reasons in addition to those established under this subsection when the court or the jury finds it is in the best interest of the child. (i.1) Low-income adjustment. In cases where the monthly adjusted gross income of a parent, considering the number of children for whom support is being determined, is less than the highest amount of monthly adjusted gross income shown in the low-income adjustment table in subsection (p) of this Code section, then the child support obligation of such parent(s) shall be the lesser of such parent's presumptive amount of child support or the amount determined using the low-income adjustment table. If the low-income adjustment table applies, the child support calculator will perform the needed comparison automatically and input the amount on the child support worksheet. (j) Involuntary loss of income. (1) In the event a parent suffers an involuntary termination of employment, has an extended involuntary loss of average weekly hours, is involved in an organized strike, incurs a loss of health, becomes incarcerated, or similar involuntary adversity resulting in a loss of income of 25 percent or more, then the portion of child support attributable to lost income shall not accrue from the date of the service of the petition for modification, provided that service is made on the other parent. It shall not be considered an involuntary termination of employment if the parent has left the employer without good cause in connection with the parent's most recent work. (2) In the event a modification action is filed pursuant to this subsection, the court shall make every effort to expedite hearing such action. (3) The court may, at its discretion, phase in the new child support award over a period of up to one year with the phasing in being largely evenly distributed with at least an initial immediate adjustment of not less than 25 percent of the difference and at least

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one intermediate adjustment prior to the final adjustment at the end of the phase-in period. (k) Modification. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a parent shall not have the right to petition for modification of the child support award regardless of the length of time since the establishment of the child support award unless there is a substantial change in either parent's income and financial status or the needs of the child. (2) No petition to modify child support may be filed by either parent within a period of two years from the date of the final order on a previous petition to modify by the same parent except when:
(A) A noncustodial parent has failed to exercise the court ordered visitation parenting time; (B) A noncustodial parent has exercised a greater amount of visitation parenting time than was provided in the court order; or (C) The motion to modify is based upon an involuntary loss of income as set forth in subsection (j) of this Code section. (3)(A) If there is a difference of at least 15 percent but less than 30 percent between a new award and a Georgia child support order entered prior to January 1, 2007, the court may, at its discretion, phase in the new child support award over a period of up to one year with the phasing in being largely evenly distributed with at least an initial immediate adjustment of not less than 25 percent of the difference and at least one intermediate adjustment prior to the final adjustment at the end of the phase-in period. (B) If there is a difference of 30 percent or more between a new award and a Georgia child support order entered prior to January 1, 2007, the court may, at its discretion, phase in the new child support award over a period of up to two years with the phasing in being largely evenly distributed with at least an initial immediate adjustment of not less than 25 percent of the difference and at least one intermediate adjustment prior to the final adjustment at the end of the phase-in period. (C) All child support service's case reviews and modifications shall proceed and be governed by Code Section 19-11-12. Subsequent changes to the basic child support obligation table shall be a reason to request a review for modification from child support services to the extent that such changes are consistent with the requirements of Code Section 19-11-12. (4) A petition for modification shall be filed under the same rules of procedure applicable to divorce proceedings. The court may allow, upon motion, the temporary modification of a child support order pending the final trial on the petition. An order granting temporary modification shall be subject to revision by the court at any time before the final trial. A jury may be demanded on a petition for modification but the jury shall only be responsible for determining a parent's gross income and any deviations. In the hearing upon a petition for modification, testimony may be given and evidence introduced relative to the change of circumstances, income and financial status of either parent, or in the needs of the child. After hearing both parties and the evidence, the court may modify and revise the previous judgment, in accordance with

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the changed circumstances, income and financial status of either parent, or in the needs of the child, if such change or changes are satisfactorily proven so as to warrant the modification and revision and such modification and revisions are in the child's best interest. The court shall enter a written order specifying the basis for the modification, if any, and shall include all of the information set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section. (5) In proceedings for the modification of a child support award pursuant to the provisions of this Code section, the court may award attorney's fees, costs, and expenses of litigation to the prevailing party as the interests of justice may require. When a custodial parent prevails in an upward modification of child support based upon the noncustodial parent's failure to be available and willing to exercise court ordered visitation parenting time, reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses of litigation shall be awarded to the custodial parent. (l) Split parenting. In cases of split parenting, a worksheet shall be prepared separately by each custodial parent for each child for whom such parent is the custodial parent, and that worksheet shall be filed with the clerk of court. For each split parenting custodial situation, the court shall determine: (1) Which parent is the obligor noncustodial parent; (2) The presumptive amount of child support; (3) The actual award of child support, if different from the presumptive amount of child support; (4) How and when the sum certain amount of child support owed shall be paid; and (5) Any other child support responsibilities for each parent. (m) Worksheets. (1) Schedules and worksheets shall be prepared by the parties for purposes of calculating the amount of child support. In child support services cases in which neither parent prepared a worksheet, the court may rely on the worksheet prepared by child support services as a basis for its order. Information from the schedules shall be entered on the child support worksheet. The child support worksheets and any schedule that was prepared for the purpose of calculating the amount of child support shall be attached to the final court order or judgment; provided, however, that any order entered pursuant to Code Section 19-13-4 shall not be required to have such worksheets and schedules attached thereto. (2) The child support worksheet and schedules shall be promulgated by the Georgia Child Support Commission. (n) Child support obligation table. The child support obligation table shall be proposed by the Georgia Child Support Commission and shall be as codified in subsection (o) of this Code section.

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(o) Georgia Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations Obligation Table. Georgia Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations

Combined Adjusted Income

One Child

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Children Children Children Children Children

$ 800.00 $ 197.00 $ 283.00 $ 330.00 $ 367.00 $ 404.00 $ 440.00

850.00 208.00 298.00 347.00 387.00 425.00 463.00

900.00 218.00 313.00 364.00 406.00 447.00 486.00

950.00 229.00 328.00 381.00 425.00 468.00 509.00

1,000.00 239.00 343.00 398.00 444.00 489.00 532.00

1,050.00 250.00 357.00 415.00 463.00 510.00 554.00

1,100.00 260.00 372.00 432.00 482.00 530.00 577.00

1,150.00 270.00 387.00 449.00 501.00 551.00 600.00

1,200.00 280.00 401.00 466.00 520.00 572.00 622.00

1,250.00 291.00 416.00 483.00 539.00 593.00 645.00

1,300.00 301.00 431.00 500.00 558.00 614.00 668.00

1,350.00 311.00 445.00 517.00 577.00 634.00 690.00

1,400.00 321.00 459.00 533.00 594.00 654.00 711.00

1,450.00 331.00 473.00 549.00 612.00 673.00 733.00

1,500.00 340.00 487.00 565.00 630.00 693.00 754.00

1,550.00 350.00 500.00 581.00 647.00 712.00 775.00

1,600.00 360.00 514.00 597.00 665.00 732.00 796.00

1,650.00 369.00 528.00 612.00 683.00 751.00 817.00

1,700.00 379.00 542.00 628.00 701.00 771.00 838.00

1,750.00 389.00 555.00 644.00 718.00 790.00 860.00

1,800.00 398.00 569.00 660.00 736.00 809.00 881.00

1,850.00 408.00 583.00 676.00 754.00 829.00 902.00

1,900.00 418.00 596.00 692.00 771.00 848.00 923.00

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1,950.00 2,000.00 2,050.00 2,100.00 2,150.00 2,200.00 2,250.00 2,300.00 2,350.00 2,400.00 2,450.00 2,500.00 2,550.00 2,600.00 2,650.00 2,700.00 2,750.00 2,800.00 2,850.00 2,900.00 2,950.00 3,000.00 3,050.00 3,100.00 3,150.00 3,200.00 3,250.00

427.00 437.00 446.00 455.00 465.00 474.00 483.00 492.00 501.00 510.00 519.00 528.00 537.00 547.00 556.00 565.00 574.00 583.00 592.00 601.00 611.00 620.00 629.00 638.00 647.00 655.00 663.00

610.00 624.00 637.00 650.00 663.00 676.00 688.00 701.00 714.00 727.00 740.00 752.00 765.00 778.00 791.00 804.00 816.00 829.00 842.00 855.00 868.00 881.00 893.00 906.00 919.00 930.00 941.00

708.00 723.00 739.00 754.00 769.00 783.00 798.00 813.00 828.00 843.00 858.00 873.00 888.00 902.00 917.00 932.00 947.00 962.00 977.00 992.00 1,006.00 1,021.00 1,036.00 1,051.00 1,066.00 1,079.00 1,092.00

789.00 807.00 824.00 840.00 857.00 873.00 890.00 907.00 923.00 940.00 956.00 973.00 990.00 1,006.00 1,023.00 1,039.00 1,056.00 1,073.00 1,089.00 1,106.00 1,122.00 1,139.00 1,155.00 1,172.00 1,188.00 1,203.00 1,217.00

868.00 887.00 906.00 924.00 943.00 961.00 979.00 997.00 1,016.00 1,034.00 1,052.00 1,070.00 1,089.00 1,107.00 1,125.00 1,143.00 1,162.00 1,180.00 1,198.00 1,216.00 1,234.00 1,253.00 1,271.00 1,289.00 1,307.00 1,323.00 1,339.00

944.00 965.00 986.00 1,006.00 1,026.00 1,045.00 1,065.00 1,085.00 1,105.00 1,125.00 1,145.00 1,165.00 1,184.00 1,204.00 1,224.00 1,244.00 1,264.00 1,284.00 1,303.00 1,323.00 1,343.00 1,363.00 1,383.00 1,402.00 1,422.00 1,440.00 1,457.00

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3,300.00 3,350.00 3,400.00 3,450.00 3,500.00 3,550.00 3,600.00 3,650.00 3,700.00 3,750.00 3,800.00 3,850.00 3,900.00 3,950.00 4,000.00 4,050.00 4,100.00 4,150.00 4,200.00 4,250.00 4,300.00 4,350.00 4,400.00 4,450.00 4,500.00 4,550.00 4,600.00

671.00 679.00 687.00 694.00 702.00 710.00 718.00 726.00 734.00 741.00 749.00 756.00 764.00 771.00 779.00 786.00 794.00 801.00 809.00 816.00 824.00 831.00 839.00 846.00 853.00 861.00 868.00

952.00 963.00 974.00 985.00 996.00 1,008.00 1,019.00 1,030.00 1,041.00 1,051.00 1,062.00 1,072.00 1,083.00 1,093.00 1,104.00 1,114.00 1,125.00 1,135.00 1,146.00 1,156.00 1,167.00 1,177.00 1,188.00 1,198.00 1,209.00 1,219.00 1,230.00

1,104.00 1,117.00 1,130.00 1,143.00 1,155.00 1,168.00 1,181.00 1,194.00 1,207.00 1,219.00 1,231.00 1,243.00 1,255.00 1,267.00 1,280.00 1,292.00 1,304.00 1,316.00 1,328.00 1,340.00 1,352.00 1,364.00 1,376.00 1,388.00 1,400.00 1,412.00 1,425.00

1,231.00 1,246.00 1,260.00 1,274.00 1,288.00 1,303.00 1,317.00 1,331.00 1,345.00 1,359.00 1,373.00 1,386.00 1,400.00 1,413.00 1,427.00 1,440.00 1,454.00 1,467.00 1,481.00 1,494.00 1,508.00 1,521.00 1,534.00 1,548.00 1,561.00 1,575.00 1,588.00

1,355.00 1,370.00 1,386.00 1,402.00 1,417.00 1,433.00 1,448.00 1,464.00 1,480.00 1,495.00 1,510.00 1,525.00 1,540.00 1,555.00 1,569.00 1,584.00 1,599.00 1,614.00 1,629.00 1,643.00 1,658.00 1,673.00 1,688.00 1,703.00 1,718.00 1,732.00 1,747.00

1,474.00 1,491.00 1,508.00 1,525.00 1,542.00 1,559.00 1,576.00 1,593.00 1,610.00 1,627.00 1,643.00 1,659.00 1,675.00 1,691.00 1,707.00 1,724.00 1,740.00 1,756.00 1,772.00 1,788.00 1,804.00 1,820.00 1,836.00 1,853.00 1,869.00 1,885.00 1,901.00

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4,650.00 4,700.00 4,750.00 4,800.00 4,850.00 4,900.00 4,950.00 5,000.00 5,050.00 5,100.00 5,150.00 5,200.00 5,250.00 5,300.00 5,350.00 5,400.00 5,450.00 5,500.00 5,550.00 5,600.00 5,650.00 5,700.00 5,750.00 5,800.00 5,850.00 5,900.00 5,950.00

876.00 883.00 891.00 898.00 906.00 911.00 914.00 917.00 921.00 924.00 927.00 930.00 934.00 937.00 940.00 943.00 947.00 950.00 953.00 956.00 960.00 964.00 968.00 971.00 975.00 979.00 983.00

1,240.00 1,251.00 1,261.00 1,271.00 1,282.00 1,289.00 1,293.00 1,297.00 1,300.00 1,304.00 1,308.00 1,312.00 1,316.00 1,320.00 1,323.00 1,327.00 1,331.00 1,335.00 1,339.00 1,342.00 1,347.00 1,352.00 1,357.00 1,363.00 1,368.00 1,373.00 1,379.00

1,437.00 1,449.00 1,461.00 1,473.00 1,485.00 1,493.00 1,496.00 1,500.00 1,503.00 1,507.00 1,510.00 1,514.00 1,517.00 1,521.00 1,524.00 1,528.00 1,531.00 1,535.00 1,538.00 1,542.00 1,546.00 1,552.00 1,558.00 1,564.00 1,570.00 1,575.00 1,581.00

1,602.00 1,615.00 1,629.00 1,642.00 1,656.00 1,664.00 1,668.00 1,672.00 1,676.00 1,680.00 1,684.00 1,688.00 1,692.00 1,696.00 1,700.00 1,704.00 1,708.00 1,711.00 1,715.00 1,719.00 1,724.00 1,731.00 1,737.00 1,744.00 1,750.00 1,757.00 1,763.00

1,762.00 1,777.00 1,792.00 1,807.00 1,821.00 1,831.00 1,835.00 1,839.00 1,844.00 1,848.00 1,852.00 1,857.00 1,861.00 1,865.00 1,870.00 1,874.00 1,878.00 1,883.00 1,887.00 1,891.00 1,896.00 1,904.00 1,911.00 1,918.00 1,925.00 1,932.00 1,939.00

1,917.00 1,933.00 1,949.00 1,966.00 1,982.00 1,992.00 1,997.00 2,001.00 2,006.00 2,011.00 2,015.00 2,020.00 2,025.00 2,029.00 2,034.00 2,039.00 2,044.00 2,048.00 2,053.00 2,058.00 2,063.00 2,071.00 2,079.00 2,087.00 2,094.00 2,102.00 2,110.00

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6,000.00 6,050.00 6,100.00 6,150.00 6,200.00 6,250.00 6,300.00 6,350.00 6,400.00 6,450.00 6,500.00 6,550.00 6,600.00 6,650.00 6,700.00 6,750.00 6,800.00 6,850.00 6,900.00 6,950.00 7,000.00 7,050.00 7,100.00 7,150.00 7,200.00 7,250.00 7,300.00

987.00 991.00 995.00 999.00 1,003.00 1,007.00 1,011.00 1,015.00 1,018.00 1,023.00 1,027.00 1,031.00 1,035.00 1,039.00 1,043.00 1,047.00 1,051.00 1,055.00 1,059.00 1,063.00 1,067.00 1,071.00 1,075.00 1,079.00 1,083.00 1,087.00 1,092.00

1,384.00 1,389.00 1,394.00 1,400.00 1,405.00 1,410.00 1,416.00 1,421.00 1,426.00 1,432.00 1,437.00 1,442.00 1,448.00 1,453.00 1,459.00 1,464.00 1,470.00 1,475.00 1,480.00 1,486.00 1,491.00 1,497.00 1,502.00 1,508.00 1,513.00 1,518.00 1,524.00

1,587.00 1,593.00 1,599.00 1,605.00 1,610.00 1,616.00 1,622.00 1,628.00 1,633.00 1,639.00 1,646.00 1,652.00 1,658.00 1,664.00 1,670.00 1,676.00 1,682.00 1,688.00 1,694.00 1,700.00 1,706.00 1,712.00 1,718.00 1,724.00 1,730.00 1,736.00 1,742.00

1,770.00 1,776.00 1,783.00 1,789.00 1,796.00 1,802.00 1,809.00 1,815.00 1,821.00 1,828.00 1,835.00 1,841.00 1,848.00 1,855.00 1,862.00 1,869.00 1,875.00 1,882.00 1,889.00 1,896.00 1,902.00 1,909.00 1,916.00 1,923.00 1,929.00 1,936.00 1,943.00

1,947.00 1,954.00 1,961.00 1,968.00 1,975.00 1,982.00 1,989.00 1,996.00 2,003.00 2,011.00 2,018.00 2,026.00 2,033.00 2,040.00 2,048.00 2,055.00 2,063.00 2,070.00 2,078.00 2,085.00 2,092.00 2,100.00 2,107.00 2,115.00 2,122.00 2,130.00 2,137.00

2,118.00 2,126.00 2,133.00 2,141.00 2,149.00 2,157.00 2,164.00 2,172.00 2,180.00 2,188.00 2,196.00 2,204.00 2,212.00 2,220.00 2,228.00 2,236.00 2,244.00 2,252.00 2,260.00 2,269.00 2,277.00 2,285.00 2,293.00 2,301.00 2,309.00 2,317.00 2,325.00

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7,350.00 7,400.00 7,450.00 7,500.00 7,550.00 7,600.00 7,650.00 7,700.00 7,750.00 7,800.00 7,850.00 7,900.00 7,950.00 8,000.00 8,050.00 8,100.00 8,150.00 8,200.00 8,250.00 8,300.00 8,350.00 8,400.00 8,450.00 8,500.00 8,550.00 8,600.00 8,650.00

1,096.00 1,100.00 1,104.00 1,108.00 1,112.00 1,116.00 1,117.00 1,118.00 1,119.00 1,120.00 1,122.00 1,123.00 1,124.00 1,125.00 1,127.00 1,128.00 1,129.00 1,130.00 1,131.00 1,133.00 1,134.00 1,135.00 1,136.00 1,138.00 1,139.00 1,140.00 1,141.00

1,529.00 1,535.00 1,540.00 1,546.00 1,552.00 1,556.00 1,557.00 1,559.00 1,560.00 1,562.00 1,563.00 1,565.00 1,566.00 1,567.00 1,569.00 1,570.00 1,572.00 1,573.00 1,575.00 1,576.00 1,578.00 1,579.00 1,580.00 1,582.00 1,583.00 1,585.00 1,586.00

1,748.00 1,755.00 1,761.00 1,767.00 1,773.00 1,778.00 1,779.00 1,781.00 1,782.00 1,784.00 1,785.00 1,786.00 1,788.00 1,789.00 1,790.00 1,792.00 1,793.00 1,795.00 1,796.00 1,797.00 1,799.00 1,800.00 1,802.00 1,803.00 1,804.00 1,806.00 1,807.00

1,950.00 1,956.00 1,963.00 1,970.00 1,977.00 1,983.00 1,984.00 1,986.00 1,987.00 1,989.00 1,990.00 1,992.00 1,993.00 1,995.00 1,996.00 1,998.00 1,999.00 2,001.00 2,003.00 2,004.00 2,006.00 2,007.00 2,009.00 2,010.00 2,012.00 2,013.00 2,015.00

2,144.00 2,152.00 2,159.00 2,167.00 2,175.00 2,181.00 2,182.00 2,184.00 2,186.00 2,188.00 2,189.00 2,191.00 2,193.00 2,194.00 2,196.00 2,198.00 2,199.00 2,201.00 2,203.00 2,204.00 2,206.00 2,208.00 2,210.00 2,211.00 2,213.00 2,215.00 2,216.00

2,333.00 2,341.00 2,349.00 2,357.00 2,366.00 2,373.00 2,375.00 2,376.00 2,378.00 2,380.00 2,382.00 2,384.00 2,386.00 2,387.00 2,389.00 2,391.00 2,393.00 2,395.00 2,397.00 2,398.00 2,400.00 2,402.00 2,404.00 2,406.00 2,408.00 2,410.00 2,411.00

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8,700.00 8,750.00 8,800.00 8,850.00 8,900.00 8,950.00 9,000.00 9,050.00 9,100.00 9,150.00 9,200.00 9,250.00 9,300.00 9,350.00 9,400.00 9,450.00 9,500.00 9,550.00 9,600.00 9,650.00 9,700.00 9,750.00 9,800.00 9,850.00 9,900.00 9,950.00 10,000.00

1,142.00 1,144.00 1,145.00 1,146.00 1,147.00 1,149.00 1,150.00 1,153.00 1,159.00 1,164.00 1,170.00 1,175.00 1,181.00 1,187.00 1,192.00 1,198.00 1,203.00 1,209.00 1,214.00 1,220.00 1,226.00 1,231.00 1,237.00 1,242.00 1,248.00 1,253.00 1,259.00

1,588.00 1,589.00 1,591.00 1,592.00 1,593.00 1,595.00 1,596.00 1,601.00 1,609.00 1,617.00 1,624.00 1,632.00 1,640.00 1,648.00 1,656.00 1,663.00 1,671.00 1,679.00 1,687.00 1,694.00 1,702.00 1,710.00 1,718.00 1,725.00 1,733.00 1,741.00 1,749.00

1,808.00 1,810.00 1,811.00 1,813.00 1,814.00 1,815.00 1,817.00 1,822.00 1,831.00 1,840.00 1,849.00 1,858.00 1,867.00 1,876.00 1,885.00 1,894.00 1,902.00 1,911.00 1,920.00 1,929.00 1,938.00 1,947.00 1,956.00 1,965.00 1,974.00 1,983.00 1,992.00

2,016.00 2,018.00 2,019.00 2,021.00 2,023.00 2,024.00 2,026.00 2,032.00 2,042.00 2,052.00 2,062.00 2,071.00 2,081.00 2,091.00 2,101.00 2,111.00 2,121.00 2,131.00 2,141.00 2,151.00 2,161.00 2,171.00 2,181.00 2,191.00 2,201.00 2,211.00 2,221.00

2,218.00 2,220.00 2,221.00 2,223.00 2,225.00 2,226.00 2,228.00 2,235.00 2,246.00 2,257.00 2,268.00 2,279.00 2,290.00 2,301.00 2,311.00 2,322.00 2,333.00 2,344.00 2,355.00 2,366.00 2,377.00 2,388.00 2,399.00 2,410.00 2,421.00 2,432.00 2,443.00

2,413.00 2,415.00 2,417.00 2,419.00 2,421.00 2,422.00 2,424.00 2,431.00 2,443.00 2,455.00 2,467.00 2,479.00 2,491.00 2,503.00 2,515.00 2,527.00 2,539.00 2,551.00 2,563.00 2,574.00 2,586.00 2,598.00 2,610.00 2,622.00 2,634.00 2,646.00 2,658.00

3132

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

10,050.00 10,100.00 10,150.00 10,200.00 10,250.00 10,300.00 10,350.00 10,400.00 10,450.00 10,500.00 10,550.00 10,600.00 10,650.00 10,700.00 10,750.00 10,800.00 10,850.00 10,900.00 10,950.00 11,000.00 11,050.00 11,100.00 11,150.00 11,200.00 11,250.00 11,300.00 11,350.00

1,264.00 1,270.00 1,276.00 1,281.00 1,287.00 1,292.00 1,298.00 1,303.00 1,309.00 1,313.00 1,317.00 1,321.00 1,325.00 1,329.00 1,332.00 1,336.00 1,340.00 1,344.00 1,348.00 1,351.00 1,355.00 1,359.00 1,363.00 1,367.00 1,371.00 1,374.00 1,378.00

1,757.00 1,764.00 1,772.00 1,780.00 1,788.00 1,795.00 1,803.00 1,811.00 1,819.00 1,825.00 1,830.00 1,835.00 1,841.00 1,846.00 1,851.00 1,856.00 1,862.00 1,867.00 1,872.00 1,877.00 1,883.00 1,888.00 1,893.00 1,898.00 1,904.00 1,909.00 1,914.00

2,001.00 2,010.00 2,019.00 2,028.00 2,036.00 2,045.00 2,054.00 2,063.00 2,072.00 2,079.00 2,085.00 2,091.00 2,096.00 2,102.00 2,108.00 2,114.00 2,120.00 2,126.00 2,131.00 2,137.00 2,143.00 2,149.00 2,155.00 2,161.00 2,166.00 2,172.00 2,178.00

2,231.00 2,241.00 2,251.00 2,261.00 2,271.00 2,281.00 2,291.00 2,301.00 2,311.00 2,318.00 2,325.00 2,331.00 2,338.00 2,344.00 2,351.00 2,357.00 2,364.00 2,370.00 2,377.00 2,383.00 2,390.00 2,396.00 2,403.00 2,409.00 2,415.00 2,422.00 2,428.00

2,454.00 2,465.00 2,476.00 2,487.00 2,498.00 2,509.00 2,520.00 2,531.00 2,542.00 2,550.00 2,557.00 2,564.00 2,571.00 2,578.00 2,586.00 2,593.00 2,600.00 2,607.00 2,614.00 2,621.00 2,628.00 2,636.00 2,643.00 2,650.00 2,657.00 2,664.00 2,671.00

2,670.00 2,682.00 2,694.00 2,706.00 2,718.00 2,729.00 2,741.00 2,753.00 2,765.00 2,774.00 2,782.00 2,790.00 2,798.00 2,805.00 2,813.00 2,821.00 2,829.00 2,836.00 2,844.00 2,852.00 2,860.00 2,868.00 2,875.00 2,883.00 2,891.00 2,899.00 2,906.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3133

11,400.00 11,450.00 11,500.00 11,550.00 11,600.00 11,650.00 11,700.00 11,750.00 11,800.00 11,850.00 11,900.00 11,950.00 12,000.00 12,050.00 12,100.00 12,150.00 12,200.00 12,250.00 12,300.00 12,350.00 12,400.00 12,450.00 12,500.00 12,550.00 12,600.00 12,650.00 12,700.00

1,382.00 1,386.00 1,390.00 1,394.00 1,397.00 1,401.00 1,405.00 1,409.00 1,413.00 1,417.00 1,420.00 1,424.00 1,428.00 1,432.00 1,436.00 1,439.00 1,443.00 1,447.00 1,451.00 1,455.00 1,459.00 1,462.00 1,466.00 1,470.00 1,474.00 1,477.00 1,481.00

1,919.00 1,925.00 1,930.00 1,935.00 1,940.00 1,946.00 1,951.00 1,956.00 1,961.00 1,967.00 1,972.00 1,977.00 1,982.00 1,988.00 1,993.00 1,998.00 2,003.00 2,009.00 2,014.00 2,019.00 2,024.00 2,030.00 2,035.00 2,040.00 2,045.00 2,050.00 2,055.00

2,184.00 2,190.00 2,195.00 2,201.00 2,207.00 2,213.00 2,219.00 2,225.00 2,230.00 2,236.00 2,242.00 2,248.00 2,254.00 2,260.00 2,265.00 2,271.00 2,277.00 2,283.00 2,289.00 2,295.00 2,300.00 2,306.00 2,312.00 2,318.00 2,324.00 2,329.00 2,335.00

2,435.00 2,441.00 2,448.00 2,454.00 2,461.00 2,467.00 2,474.00 2,480.00 2,487.00 2,493.00 2,500.00 2,506.00 2,513.00 2,519.00 2,526.00 2,532.00 2,539.00 2,545.00 2,552.00 2,558.00 2,565.00 2,571.00 2,578.00 2,584.00 2,591.00 2,597.00 2,603.00

2,678.00 2,686.00 2,693.00 2,700.00 2,707.00 2,714.00 2,721.00 2,728.00 2,736.00 2,743.00 2,750.00 2,757.00 2,764.00 2,771.00 2,779.00 2,786.00 2,793.00 2,800.00 2,807.00 2,814.00 2,821.00 2,829.00 2,836.00 2,843.00 2,850.00 2,857.00 2,863.00

2,914.00 2,922.00 2,930.00 2,938.00 2,945.00 2,953.00 2,961.00 2,969.00 2,976.00 2,984.00 2,992.00 3,000.00 3,007.00 3,015.00 3,023.00 3,031.00 3,039.00 3,046.00 3,054.00 3,062.00 3,070.00 3,077.00 3,085.00 3,093.00 3,101.00 3,108.00 3,115.00

3134

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

12,750.00 12,800.00 12,850.00 12,900.00 12,950.00 13,000.00 13,050.00 13,100.00 13,150.00 13,200.00 13,250.00 13,300.00 13,350.00 13,400.00 13,450.00 13,500.00 13,550.00 13,600.00 13,650.00 13,700.00 13,750.00 13,800.00 13,850.00 13,900.00 13,950.00 14,000.00 14,050.00

1,484.00 1,487.00 1,491.00 1,494.00 1,497.00 1,501.00 1,504.00 1,507.00 1,510.00 1,514.00 1,517.00 1,520.00 1,523.00 1,526.00 1,529.00 1,532.00 1,535.00 1,538.00 1,541.00 1,544.00 1,547.00 1,550.00 1,553.00 1,556.00 1,559.00 1,562.00 1,565.00

2,060.00 2,064.00 2,069.00 2,074.00 2,078.00 2,083.00 2,087.00 2,092.00 2,097.00 2,101.00 2,106.00 2,110.00 2,114.00 2,118.00 2,123.00 2,127.00 2,131.00 2,136.00 2,140.00 2,144.00 2,148.00 2,153.00 2,157.00 2,161.00 2,166.00 2,170.00 2,174.00

2,340.00 2,345.00 2,351.00 2,356.00 2,361.00 2,367.00 2,372.00 2,377.00 2,383.00 2,388.00 2,393.00 2,398.00 2,403.00 2,408.00 2,413.00 2,418.00 2,423.00 2,428.00 2,432.00 2,437.00 2,442.00 2,447.00 2,452.00 2,457.00 2,462.00 2,467.00 2,472.00

2,609.00 2,615.00 2,621.00 2,627.00 2,633.00 2,639.00 2,645.00 2,651.00 2,657.00 2,663.00 2,668.00 2,674.00 2,679.00 2,685.00 2,690.00 2,696.00 2,701.00 2,707.00 2,712.00 2,718.00 2,723.00 2,729.00 2,734.00 2,740.00 2,745.00 2,751.00 2,756.00

2,870.00 2,877.00 2,883.00 2,890.00 2,896.00 2,903.00 2,909.00 2,916.00 2,922.00 2,929.00 2,935.00 2,941.00 2,947.00 2,953.00 2,959.00 2,965.00 2,971.00 2,977.00 2,983.00 2,989.00 2,996.00 3,002.00 3,008.00 3,014.00 3,020.00 3,026.00 3,032.00

3,123.00 3,130.00 3,137.00 3,144.00 3,151.00 3,158.00 3,165.00 3,172.00 3,180.00 3,187.00 3,193.00 3,200.00 3,206.00 3,213.00 3,220.00 3,226.00 3,233.00 3,239.00 3,246.00 3,253.00 3,259.00 3,266.00 3,272.00 3,279.00 3,285.00 3,292.00 3,299.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3135

14,100.00 14,150.00 14,200.00 14,250.00 14,300.00 14,350.00 14,400.00 14,450.00 14,500.00 14,550.00 14,600.00 14,650.00 14,700.00 14,750.00 14,800.00 14,850.00 14,900.00 14,950.00 15,000.00 15,050.00 15,100.00 15,150.00 15,200.00 15,250.00 15,300.00 15,350.00 15,400.00

1,568.00 1,571.00 1,574.00 1,577.00 1,581.00 1,584.00 1,587.00 1,590.00 1,593.00 1,596.00 1,599.00 1,602.00 1,605.00 1,608.00 1,611.00 1,614.00 1,617.00 1,620.00 1,623.00 1,626.00 1,629.00 1,632.00 1,635.00 1,638.00 1,641.00 1,644.00 1,647.00

2,178.00 2,183.00 2,187.00 2,191.00 2,195.00 2,200.00 2,204.00 2,208.00 2,213.00 2,217.00 2,221.00 2,225.00 2,230.00 2,234.00 2,238.00 2,243.00 2,247.00 2,251.00 2,255.00 2,260.00 2,264.00 2,268.00 2,272.00 2,277.00 2,281.00 2,285.00 2,290.00

2,477.00 2,482.00 2,487.00 2,492.00 2,497.00 2,502.00 2,506.00 2,511.00 2,516.00 2,521.00 2,526.00 2,531.00 2,536.00 2,541.00 2,546.00 2,551.00 2,556.00 2,561.00 2,566.00 2,571.00 2,576.00 2,581.00 2,585.00 2,590.00 2,595.00 2,600.00 2,605.00

2,762.00 2,767.00 2,773.00 2,778.00 2,784.00 2,789.00 2,795.00 2,800.00 2,806.00 2,811.00 2,817.00 2,822.00 2,828.00 2,833.00 2,839.00 2,844.00 2,850.00 2,855.00 2,861.00 2,866.00 2,872.00 2,877.00 2,883.00 2,888.00 2,894.00 2,899.00 2,905.00

3,038.00 3,044.00 3,050.00 3,056.00 3,062.00 3,068.00 3,074.00 3,080.00 3,086.00 3,092.00 3,098.00 3,104.00 3,111.00 3,117.00 3,123.00 3,129.00 3,135.00 3,141.00 3,147.00 3,153.00 3,159.00 3,165.00 3,171.00 3,177.00 3,183.00 3,189.00 3,195.00

3,305.00 3,312.00 3,318.00 3,325.00 3,332.00 3,338.00 3,345.00 3,351.00 3,358.00 3,365.00 3,371.00 3,378.00 3,384.00 3,391.00 3,397.00 3,404.00 3,411.00 3,417.00 3,424.00 3,430.00 3,437.00 3,444.00 3,450.00 3,457.00 3,463.00 3,470.00 3,476.00

3136

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

15,450.00 15,500.00 15,550.00 15,600.00 15,650.00 15,700.00 15,750.00 15,800.00 15,850.00 15,900.00 15,950.00 16,000.00 16,050.00 16,100.00 16,150.00 16,200.00 16,250.00 16,300.00 16,350.00 16,400.00 16,450.00 16,500.00 16,550.00 16,600.00 16,650.00 16,700.00 16,750.00

1,650.00 1,653.00 1,656.00 1,659.00 1,663.00 1,666.00 1,669.00 1,672.00 1,675.00 1,678.00 1,681.00 1,684.00 1,687.00 1,690.00 1,692.00 1,695.00 1,698.00 1,700.00 1,703.00 1,706.00 1,708.00 1,711.00 1,714.00 1,716.00 1,719.00 1,722.00 1,724.00

2,294.00 2,298.00 2,302.00 2,307.00 2,311.00 2,315.00 2,320.00 2,324.00 2,328.00 2,332.00 2,337.00 2,341.00 2,345.00 2,349.00 2,353.00 2,356.00 2,360.00 2,363.00 2,367.00 2,370.00 2,374.00 2,377.00 2,381.00 2,384.00 2,388.00 2,391.00 2,395.00

2,610.00 2,615.00 2,620.00 2,625.00 2,630.00 2,635.00 2,640.00 2,645.00 2,650.00 2,655.00 2,659.00 2,664.00 2,669.00 2,674.00 2,678.00 2,682.00 2,686.00 2,689.00 2,693.00 2,697.00 2,701.00 2,705.00 2,708.00 2,712.00 2,716.00 2,720.00 2,724.00

2,910.00 2,916.00 2,921.00 2,927.00 2,932.00 2,938.00 2,943.00 2,949.00 2,954.00 2,960.00 2,965.00 2,971.00 2,976.00 2,982.00 2,986.00 2,990.00 2,994.00 2,999.00 3,003.00 3,007.00 3,011.00 3,016.00 3,020.00 3,024.00 3,028.00 3,033.00 3,037.00

3,201.00 3,207.00 3,213.00 3,219.00 3,226.00 3,232.00 3,238.00 3,244.00 3,250.00 3,256.00 3,262.00 3,268.00 3,274.00 3,280.00 3,285.00 3,289.00 3,294.00 3,299.00 3,303.00 3,308.00 3,313.00 3,317.00 3,322.00 3,327.00 3,331.00 3,336.00 3,341.00

3,483.00 3,490.00 3,496.00 3,503.00 3,509.00 3,516.00 3,523.00 3,529.00 3,536.00 3,542.00 3,549.00 3,555.00 3,562.00 3,569.00 3,574.00 3,579.00 3,584.00 3,589.00 3,594.00 3,599.00 3,604.00 3,609.00 3,614.00 3,619.00 3,624.00 3,630.00 3,635.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3137

16,800.00 16,850.00 16,900.00 16,950.00 17,000.00 17,050.00 17,100.00 17,150.00 17,200.00 17,250.00 17,300.00 17,350.00 17,400.00 17,450.00 17,500.00 17,550.00 17,600.00 17,650.00 17,700.00 17,750.00 17,800.00 17,850.00 17,900.00 17,950.00 18,000.00 18,050.00 18,100.00

1,727.00 1,730.00 1,732.00 1,735.00 1,737.00 1,740.00 1,743.00 1,745.00 1,748.00 1,751.00 1,753.00 1,756.00 1,759.00 1,761.00 1,764.00 1,767.00 1,769.00 1,772.00 1,774.00 1,777.00 1,780.00 1,782.00 1,785.00 1,788.00 1,790.00 1,793.00 1,796.00

2,398.00 2,402.00 2,405.00 2,409.00 2,412.00 2,416.00 2,419.00 2,423.00 2,426.00 2,430.00 2,433.00 2,437.00 2,440.00 2,444.00 2,447.00 2,451.00 2,454.00 2,458.00 2,461.00 2,465.00 2,468.00 2,472.00 2,475.00 2,478.00 2,482.00 2,485.00 2,489.00

2,728.00 2,731.00 2,735.00 2,739.00 2,743.00 2,747.00 2,750.00 2,754.00 2,758.00 2,762.00 2,766.00 2,769.00 2,773.00 2,777.00 2,781.00 2,785.00 2,788.00 2,792.00 2,796.00 2,800.00 2,804.00 2,808.00 2,811.00 2,815.00 2,819.00 2,823.00 2,827.00

3,041.00 3,045.00 3,050.00 3,054.00 3,058.00 3,062.00 3,067.00 3,071.00 3,075.00 3,079.00 3,084.00 3,088.00 3,092.00 3,096.00 3,101.00 3,105.00 3,109.00 3,113.00 3,118.00 3,122.00 3,126.00 3,130.00 3,135.00 3,139.00 3,143.00 3,147.00 3,152.00

3,345.00 3,350.00 3,355.00 3,359.00 3,364.00 3,369.00 3,373.00 3,378.00 3,383.00 3,387.00 3,392.00 3,397.00 3,401.00 3,406.00 3,411.00 3,415.00 3,420.00 3,425.00 3,429.00 3,434.00 3,439.00 3,443.00 3,448.00 3,453.00 3,457.00 3,462.00 3,467.00

3,640.00 3,645.00 3,650.00 3,655.00 3,660.00 3,665.00 3,670.00 3,675.00 3,680.00 3,685.00 3,691.00 3,696.00 3,701.00 3,706.00 3,711.00 3,716.00 3,721.00 3,726.00 3,731.00 3,736.00 3,741.00 3,746.00 3,752.00 3,757.00 3,762.00 3,767.00 3,772.00

3138

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

18,150.00 18,200.00 18,250.00 18,300.00 18,350.00 18,400.00 18,450.00 18,500.00 18,550.00 18,600.00 18,650.00 18,700.00 18,750.00 18,800.00 18,850.00 18,900.00 18,950.00 19,000.00 19,050.00 19,100.00 19,150.00 19,200.00 19,250.00 19,300.00 19,350.00 19,400.00 19,450.00

1,798.00 1,801.00 1,804.00 1,806.00 1,809.00 1,812.00 1,814.00 1,817.00 1,819.00 1,822.00 1,825.00 1,827.00 1,830.00 1,833.00 1,835.00 1,838.00 1,841.00 1,843.00 1,846.00 1,849.00 1,851.00 1,854.00 1,856.00 1,859.00 1,862.00 1,864.00 1,867.00

2,492.00 2,496.00 2,499.00 2,503.00 2,506.00 2,510.00 2,513.00 2,517.00 2,520.00 2,524.00 2,527.00 2,531.00 2,534.00 2,538.00 2,541.00 2,545.00 2,548.00 2,552.00 2,555.00 2,559.00 2,562.00 2,566.00 2,569.00 2,573.00 2,576.00 2,580.00 2,583.00

2,830.00 2,834.00 2,838.00 2,842.00 2,846.00 2,849.00 2,853.00 2,857.00 2,861.00 2,865.00 2,868.00 2,872.00 2,876.00 2,880.00 2,884.00 2,888.00 2,891.00 2,895.00 2,899.00 2,903.00 2,907.00 2,910.00 2,914.00 2,918.00 2,922.00 2,926.00 2,929.00

3,156.00 3,160.00 3,164.00 3,169.00 3,173.00 3,177.00 3,181.00 3,186.00 3,190.00 3,194.00 3,198.00 3,203.00 3,207.00 3,211.00 3,215.00 3,220.00 3,224.00 3,228.00 3,232.00 3,237.00 3,241.00 3,245.00 3,249.00 3,254.00 3,258.00 3,262.00 3,266.00

3,471.00 3,476.00 3,481.00 3,485.00 3,490.00 3,495.00 3,499.00 3,504.00 3,509.00 3,513.00 3,518.00 3,523.00 3,528.00 3,532.00 3,537.00 3,542.00 3,546.00 3,551.00 3,556.00 3,560.00 3,565.00 3,570.00 3,574.00 3,579.00 3,584.00 3,588.00 3,593.00

3,777.00 3,782.00 3,787.00 3,792.00 3,797.00 3,802.00 3,807.00 3,813.00 3,818.00 3,823.00 3,828.00 3,833.00 3,838.00 3,843.00 3,848.00 3,853.00 3,858.00 3,863.00 3,868.00 3,874.00 3,879.00 3,884.00 3,889.00 3,894.00 3,899.00 3,904.00 3,909.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3139

19,500.00 19,550.00 19,600.00 19,650.00 19,700.00 19,750.00 19,800.00 19,850.00 19,900.00 19,950.00 20,000.00 20,050.00 20,100.00 20,150.00 20,200.00 20,250.00 20,300.00 20,350.00 20,400.00 20,450.00 20,500.00 20,550.00 20,600.00 20,650.00 20,700.00 20,750.00 20,800.00

1,870.00 1,872.00 1,875.00 1,878.00 1,880.00 1,883.00 1,886.00 1,888.00 1,891.00 1,893.00 1,896.00 1,899.00 1,901.00 1,904.00 1,907.00 1,909.00 1,912.00 1,915.00 1,917.00 1,920.00 1,923.00 1,925.00 1,928.00 1,931.00 1,933.00 1,936.00 1,938.00

2,587.00 2,590.00 2,594.00 2,597.00 2,601.00 2,604.00 2,608.00 2,611.00 2,615.00 2,618.00 2,622.00 2,625.00 2,628.00 2,632.00 2,635.00 2,639.00 2,642.00 2,646.00 2,649.00 2,653.00 2,656.00 2,660.00 2,663.00 2,667.00 2,670.00 2,674.00 2,677.00

2,933.00 2,937.00 2,941.00 2,945.00 2,948.00 2,952.00 2,956.00 2,960.00 2,964.00 2,967.00 2,971.00 2,975.00 2,979.00 2,983.00 2,987.00 2,990.00 2,994.00 2,998.00 3,002.00 3,006.00 3,009.00 3,013.00 3,017.00 3,021.00 3,025.00 3,028.00 3,032.00

3,271.00 3,275.00 3,279.00 3,283.00 3,288.00 3,292.00 3,296.00 3,300.00 3,305.00 3,309.00 3,313.00 3,317.00 3,321.00 3,326.00 3,330.00 3,334.00 3,338.00 3,343.00 3,347.00 3,351.00 3,355.00 3,360.00 3,364.00 3,368.00 3,372.00 3,377.00 3,381.00

3,598.00 3,602.00 3,607.00 3,612.00 3,616.00 3,621.00 3,626.00 3,630.00 3,635.00 3,640.00 3,644.00 3,649.00 3,654.00 3,658.00 3,663.00 3,668.00 3,672.00 3,677.00 3,682.00 3,686.00 3,691.00 3,696.00 3,700.00 3,705.00 3,710.00 3,714.00 3,719.00

3,914.00 3,919.00 3,924.00 3,929.00 3,935.00 3,940.00 3,945.00 3,950.00 3,955.00 3,960.00 3,965.00 3,970.00 3,975.00 3,980.00 3,985.00 3,990.00 3,996.00 4,001.00 4,006.00 4,011.00 4,016.00 4,021.00 4,026.00 4,031.00 4,036.00 4,041.00 4,046.00

3140

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

20,850.00 20,900.00 20,950.00 21,000.00 21,050.00 21,100.00 21,150.00 21,200.00 21,250.00 21,300.00 21,350.00 21,400.00 21,450.00 21,500.00 21,550.00 21,600.00 21,650.00 21,700.00 21,750.00 21,800.00 21,850.00 21,900.00 21,950.00 22,000.00 22,050.00 22,100.00 22,150.00

1,941.00 1,944.00 1,946.00 1,949.00 1,952.00 1,954.00 1,957.00 1,960.00 1,962.00 1,965.00 1,968.00 1,970.00 1,973.00 1,975.00 1,978.00 1,981.00 1,983.00 1,986.00 1,989.00 1,991.00 1,994.00 1,997.00 1,999.00 2,002.00 2,005.00 2,007.00 2,010.00

2,681.00 2,684.00 2,688.00 2,691.00 2,695.00 2,698.00 2,702.00 2,705.00 2,709.00 2,712.00 2,716.00 2,719.00 2,723.00 2,726.00 2,730.00 2,733.00 2,737.00 2,740.00 2,744.00 2,747.00 2,751.00 2,754.00 2,758.00 2,761.00 2,765.00 2,768.00 2,772.00

3,036.00 3,040.00 3,044.00 3,047.00 3,051.00 3,055.00 3,059.00 3,063.00 3,067.00 3,070.00 3,074.00 3,078.00 3,082.00 3,086.00 3,089.00 3,093.00 3,097.00 3,101.00 3,105.00 3,108.00 3,112.00 3,116.00 3,120.00 3,124.00 3,127.00 3,131.00 3,135.00

3,385.00 3,389.00 3,394.00 3,398.00 3,402.00 3,406.00 3,411.00 3,415.00 3,419.00 3,423.00 3,428.00 3,432.00 3,436.00 3,440.00 3,445.00 3,449.00 3,453.00 3,457.00 3,462.00 3,466.00 3,470.00 3,474.00 3,479.00 3,483.00 3,487.00 3,491.00 3,496.00

3,724.00 3,728.00 3,733.00 3,738.00 3,742.00 3,747.00 3,752.00 3,756.00 3,761.00 3,766.00 3,770.00 3,775.00 3,780.00 3,784.00 3,789.00 3,794.00 3,798.00 3,803.00 3,808.00 3,812.00 3,817.00 3,822.00 3,827.00 3,831.00 3,836.00 3,841.00 3,845.00

4,051.00 4,056.00 4,062.00 4,067.00 4,072.00 4,077.00 4,082.00 4,087.00 4,092.00 4,097.00 4,102.00 4,107.00 4,112.00 4,117.00 4,123.00 4,128.00 4,133.00 4,138.00 4,143.00 4,148.00 4,153.00 4,158.00 4,163.00 4,168.00 4,173.00 4,178.00 4,184.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3141

22,200.00 22,250.00 22,300.00 22,350.00 22,400.00 22,450.00 22,500.00 22,550.00 22,600.00 22,650.00 22,700.00 22,750.00 22,800.00 22,850.00 22,900.00 22,950.00 23,000.00 23,050.00 23,100.00 23,150.00 23,200.00 23,250.00 23,300.00 23,350.00 23,400.00 23,450.00 23,500.00

2,012.00 2,015.00 2,018.00 2,020.00 2,022.00 2,024.00 2,025.00 2,027.00 2,028.00 2,029.00 2,031.00 2,032.00 2,034.00 2,035.00 2,036.00 2,038.00 2,039.00 2,041.00 2,042.00 2,044.00 2,045.00 2,046.00 2,048.00 2,049.00 2,051.00 2,052.00 2,053.00

2,775.00 2,779.00 2,782.00 2,785.00 2,788.00 2,790.00 2,792.00 2,793.00 2,795.00 2,797.00 2,799.00 2,801.00 2,803.00 2,804.00 2,806.00 2,808.00 2,810.00 2,812.00 2,814.00 2,816.00 2,817.00 2,819.00 2,821.00 2,823.00 2,825.00 2,827.00 2,828.00

3,139.00 3,143.00 3,147.00 3,150.00 3,153.00 3,155.00 3,157.00 3,158.00 3,160.00 3,162.00 3,164.00 3,166.00 3,168.00 3,169.00 3,171.00 3,173.00 3,175.00 3,177.00 3,179.00 3,181.00 3,182.00 3,184.00 3,186.00 3,188.00 3,190.00 3,192.00 3,193.00

3,500.00 3,504.00 3,508.00 3,513.00 3,515.00 3,517.00 3,520.00 3,522.00 3,524.00 3,526.00 3,528.00 3,530.00 3,532.00 3,534.00 3,536.00 3,538.00 3,540.00 3,542.00 3,544.00 3,546.00 3,548.00 3,550.00 3,552.00 3,555.00 3,557.00 3,559.00 3,561.00

3,850.00 3,855.00 3,859.00 3,864.00 3,867.00 3,869.00 3,872.00 3,874.00 3,876.00 3,878.00 3,881.00 3,883.00 3,885.00 3,888.00 3,890.00 3,892.00 3,894.00 3,897.00 3,899.00 3,901.00 3,904.00 3,906.00 3,908.00 3,910.00 3,913.00 3,915.00 3,917.00

4,189.00 4,194.00 4,199.00 4,204.00 4,207.00 4,210.00 4,212.00 4,215.00 4,217.00 4,220.00 4,222.00 4,225.00 4,227.00 4,230.00 4,232.00 4,235.00 4,237.00 4,240.00 4,242.00 4,245.00 4,247.00 4,250.00 4,252.00 4,254.00 4,257.00 4,259.00 4,262.00

3142

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

23,550.00 23,600.00 23,650.00 23,700.00 23,750.00 23,800.00 23,850.00 23,900.00 23,950.00 24,000.00 24,050.00 24,100.00 24,150.00 24,200.00 24,250.00 24,300.00 24,350.00 24,400.00 24,450.00 24,500.00 24,550.00 24,600.00 24,650.00 24,700.00 24,750.00 24,800.00 24,850.00

2,055.00 2,056.00 2,058.00 2,059.00 2,061.00 2,062.00 2,063.00 2,065.00 2,066.00 2,068.00 2,069.00 2,070.00 2,072.00 2,073.00 2,075.00 2,076.00 2,077.00 2,079.00 2,080.00 2,082.00 2,083.00 2,085.00 2,086.00 2,087.00 2,089.00 2,090.00 2,092.00

2,830.00 2,832.00 2,834.00 2,836.00 2838.00 2,840.00 2,841.00 2,843.00 2,845.00 2,847.00 2,849.00 2,851.00 2,852.00 2,854.00 2,856.00 2,858.00 2,860.00 2,862.00 2,864.00 2,865.00 2,867.00 2,869.00 2,871.00 2,873.00 2,875.00 2,876.00 2,878.00

3,195.00 3,197.00 3,199.00 3,201.00 3,203.00 3,204.00 3,206.00 3,208.00 3,210.00 3,212.00 3,214.00 3,216.00 3,217.00 3,219.00 3,221.00 3,223.00 3,225.00 3,227.00 3,228.00 3,230.00 3,232.00 3,234.00 3,236.00 3,238.00 3,240.00 3,241.00 3,243.00

3,563.00 3,565.00 3,567.00 3,569.00 3,571.00 3,573.00 3,575.00 3,577.00 3,579.00 3,581.00 3,583.00 3,585.00 3,587.00 3,589.00 3,592.00 3,594.00 3,596.00 3,598.00 3,600.00 3,602.00 3,604.00 3,606.00 3,608.00 3,610.00 3,612.00 3,614.00 3,616.00

3,919.00 3,922.00 3,924.00 3,926.00 3,929.00 3,931.00 3,933.00 3,935.00 3,938.00 3,940.00 3,942.00 3,945.00 3,947.00 3,949.00 3,951.00 3,954.00 3,956.00 3,958.00 3,961.00 3,963.00 3,965.00 3,967.00 3,970.00 3,972.00 3,974.00 3,977.00 3,979.00

4,264.00 4,267.00 4,269.00 4,272.00 4,274.00 4,277.00 4,279.00 4,282.00 4,284.00 4,287.00 4,289.00 4,292.00 4,294.00 4,297.00 4,299.00 4,302.00 4,304.00 4,307.00 4,309.00 4,312.00 4,314.00 4,317.00 4,319.00 4,322.00 4,324.00 4,326.00 4,329.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3143

24,900.00 24,950.00 25,000.00 25,050.00 25,100.00 25,150.00 25,200.00 25,250.00 25,300.00 25,350.00 25,400.00 25,450.00 25,500.00 25,550.00 25,600.00 25,650.00 25,700.00 25,750.00 25,800.00 25,850.00 25,900.00 25,950.00 26,000.00 26,050.00 26,100.00 26,150.00 26,200.00

2,093.00 2,094.00 2,096.00 2,097.00 2,099.00 2,100.00 2,102.00 2,103.00 2,104.00 2,106.00 2,107.00 2,109.00 2,110.00 2,111.00 2,113.00 2,114.00 2,116.00 2,117.00 2,119.00 2,120.00 2,121.00 2,123.00 2,124.00 2,126.00 2,127.00 2,128.00 2,130.00

2,880.00 2,882.00 2,884.00 2,886.00 2,887.00 2,889.00 2,891.00 2,893.00 2,895.00 2,897.00 2,899.00 2,900.00 2,902.00 2,904.00 2,906.00 2,908.00 2,910.00 2,911.00 2,913.00 2,915.00 2,917.00 2,919.00 2,921.00 2,923.00 2,924.00 2,926.00 2,928.00

3,245.00 3,247.00 3,249.00 3,251.00 3,252.00 3,254.00 3,256.00 3,258.00 3,260.00 3,262.00 3,264.00 3,265.00 3,267.00 3,269.00 3,271.00 3,273.00 3,275.00 3,276.00 3,278.00 3,280.00 3,282.00 3,284.00 3,286.00 3,287.00 3,289.00 3,291.00 3,293.00

3,618.00 3,620.00 3,622.00 3,624.00 3,626.00 3,629.00 3,631.00 3,633.00 3,635.00 3,637.00 3,639.00 3,641.00 3,643.00 3,645.00 3,647.00 3,649.00 3,651.00 3,653.00 3,655.00 3,657.00 3,659.00 3,661.00 3,663.00 3,666.00 3,668.00 3,670.00 3,672.00

3,981.00 3,983.00 3,986.00 3,988.00 3,990.00 3,993.00 3,995.00 3,997.00 3,999.00 4,002.00 4,004.00 4,006.00 4,009.00 4,011.00 4,013.00 4,015.00 4,018.00 4,020.00 4,022.00 4,024.00 4,027.00 4,029.00 4,031.00 4,034.00 4,036.00 4,038.00 4,040.00

4,331.00 4,334.00 4,336.00 4,339.00 4,341.00 4,344.00 4,346.00 4,349.00 4,351.00 4,354.00 4,356.00 4,359.00 4,361.00 4,364.00 4,366.00 4,369.00 4,371.00 4,374.00 4,376.00 4,379.00 4,381.00 4,384.00 4,386.00 4,389.00 4,391.00 4,394.00 4,396.00

3144

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

26,250.00 26,300.00 26,350.00 26,400.00 26,450.00 26,500.00 26,550.00 26,600.00 26,650.00 26,700.00 26,750.00 26,800.00 26,850.00 26,900.00 26,950.00 27,000.00 27,050.00 27,100.00 27,150.00 27,200.00 27,250.00 27,300.00 27,350.00 27,400.00 27,450.00 27,500.00 27,550.00

2,131.00 2,133.00 2,134.00 2,136.00 2,137.00 2,138.00 2,140.00 2,141.00 2,143.00 2,144.00 2,145.00 2,147.00 2,148.00 2,150.00 2,151.00 2,153.00 2,154.00 2,155.00 2,157.00 2,158.00 2,160.00 2,161.00 2,162.00 2,164.00 2,165.00 2,167.00 2,168.00

2,930.00 2,932.00 2,934.00 2,935.00 2,937.00 2,939.00 2,941.00 2,943.00 2,945.00 2,947.00 2,948.00 2,950.00 2,952.00 2,954.00 2,956.00 2,958.00 2,959.00 2,961.00 2,963.00 2,965.00 2,967.00 2,969.00 2,970.00 2,972.00 2,974.00 2,976.00 2,978.00

3,295.00 3,297.00 3,299.00 3,300.00 3,302.00 3,304.00 3,306.00 3,308.00 3,310.00 3,311.00 3,313.00 3,315.00 3,317.00 3,319.00 3,321.00 3,323.00 3,324.00 3,326.00 3,328.00 3,330.00 3,332.00 3,334.00 3,335.00 3,337.00 3,339.00 3,341.00 3,343.00

3,674.00 3,676.00 3,678.00 3,680.00 3,682.00 3,684.00 3,686.00 3,688.00 3,690.00 3,692.00 3,694.00 3,696.00 3,698.00 3,701.00 3,703.00 3,705.00 3,707.00 3,709.00 3,711.00 3,713.00 3,715.00 3,717.00 3,719.00 3,721.00 3,723.00 3,725.00 3,727.00

4,043.00 4,045.00 4,047.00 4,050.00 4,052.00 4,054.00 4,056.00 4,059.00 4,061.00 4,063.00 4,066.00 4,068.00 4,070.00 4,072.00 4,075.00 4,077.00 4,079.00 4,082.00 4,084.00 4,086.00 4,088.00 4,091.00 4,093.00 4,095.00 4,098.00 4,100.00 4,102.00

4,399.00 4,401.00 4,403.00 4,406.00 4,408.00 4,411.00 4,413.00 4,416.00 4,418.00 4,421.00 4,423.00 4,426.00 4,428.00 4,431.00 4,433.00 4,436.00 4,438.00 4,441.00 4,443.00 4,446.00 4,448.00 4,451.00 4,453.00 4,456.00 4,458.00 4,461.00 4,463.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3145

27,600.00 27,650.00 27,700.00 27,750.00 27,800.00 27,850.00 27,900.00 27,950.00 28,000.00 28,050.00 28,100.00 28,150.00 28,200.00 28,250.00 28,300.00 28,350.00 28,400.00 28,450.00 28,500.00 28,550.00 28,600.00 28,650.00 28,700.00 28,750.00 28,800.00 28,850.00 28,900.00

2,170.00 2,171.00 2172.00 2,174.00 2,175.00 2,177.00 2,178.00 2,179.00 2,181.00 2,182.00 2,184.00 2,185.00 2,186.00 2,188.00 2,189.00 2,190.00 2,192.00 2,193.00 2,194.00 2,196.00 2,197.00 2,199.00 2,200.00 2,201.00 2,203.00 2,204.00 2,205.00

2,980.00 2,982.00 2,983.00 2,985.00 2,987.00 2,989.00 2,991.00 2,993.00 2,994.00 2,996.00 2,998.00 3,000.00 3,001.00 3,003.00 3,005.00 3,007.00 3,009.00 3,010.00 3,012.00 3,014.00 3,016.00 3,017.00 3,019.00 3,021.00 3,023.00 3,025.00 3,026.00

3,345.00 3,347.00 3,348.00 3,350.00 3,352.00 3,354.00 3,356.00 3,357.00 3,359.00 3,361.00 3,363.00 3,365.00 3,366.00 3,368.00 3,370.00 3,372.00 3,374.00 3,375.00 3,377.00 3,379.00 3,381.00 3,382.00 3,384.00 3,386.00 3,388.00 3,390.00 3,391.00

3,729.00 3,731.00 3,733.00 3,735.00 3,738.00 3,740.00 3,742.00 3,744.00 3,746.00 3,748.00 3,750.00 3,752.00 3,754.00 3,756.00 3,758.00 3,759.00 3,761.00 3,763.00 3,765.00 3,767.00 3,769.00 3,771.00 3,773.00 3,775.00 3,777.00 3,779.00 3,781.00

4,104.00 4,107.00 4,109.00 4,111.00 4,114.00 4,116.00 4,118.00 4,120.00 4,122.00 4,125.00 4,127.00 4,129.00 4,131.00 4,133.00 4,136.00 4,138.00 4,140.00 4,142.00 4,145.00 4,147.00 4,149.00 4,151.00 4,153.00 4,156.00 4,158.00 4,160.00 4,162.00

4,466.00 4,468.00 4,471.00 4,473.00 4,475.00 4,478.00 4,480.00 4,483.00 4,485.00 4,488.00 4,490.00 4,492.00 4,495.00 4,497.00 4,500.00 4,502.00 4,504.00 4,507.00 4,509.00 4,512.00 4,514.00 4,516.00 4,519.00 4,521.00 4,524.00 4,526.00 4,528.00

3146

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

28,950.00 29,000.00 29,050.00 29,100.00 29,150.00 29,200.00 29,250.00 29,300.00 29,350.00 29,400.00 29,450.00 29,500.00 29,550.00 29,600.00 29,650.00 29,700.00 29,750.00 29,800.00 29,850.00 29,900.00 29,950.00 30,000.00

2,207.00 2,208.00 2,210.00 2,211.00 2,212.00 2,214.00 2,215.00 2,216.00 2,218.00 2,219.00 2,220.00 2,222.00 2,223.00 2,225.00 2,226.00 2,227.00 2,229.00 2,230.00 2,231.00 2,233.00 2,234.00 2,236.00

3,028.00 3,030.00 3,032.00 3,034.00 3,035.00 3,037.00 3,039.00 3,041.00 3,042.00 3,044.00 3,046.00 3,048.00 3,050.00 3,051.00 3,053.00 3,055.00 3,057.00 3,058.00 3,060.00 3,062.00 3,064.00 3,066.00

3,393.00 3,395.00 3,397.00 3,398.00 3,400.00 3,402.00 3,404.00 3,406.00 3,407.00 3,409.00 3,411.00 3,413.00 3,415.00 3,416.00 3,418.00 3,420.00 3,422.00 3,423.00 3,425.00 3,427.00 3,429.00 3,431.00

3,783.00 3,785.00 3,787.00 3,789.00 3,791.00 3,793.00 3,795.00 3,797.00 3,799.00 3,801.00 3,803.00 3,805.00 3,807.00 3,809.00 3,811.00 3,813.00 3,815.00 3,817.00 3,819.00 3,821.00 3,823.00 3,825.00

4,164.00 4,167.00 4,169.00 4,171.00 4,173.00 4,175.00 4,178.00 4,180.00 4,182.00 4,184.00 4,186.00 4,189.00 4,191.00 4,193.00 4,195.00 4,197.00 4,200.00 4,202.00 4,204.00 4,206.00 4,208.00 4,211.00

4,531.00 4,533.00 4,536.00 4,538.00 4,540.00 4,543.00 4,545.00 4,548.00 4,550.00 4,552.00 4,555.00 4,557.00 4,560.00 4,562.00 4,564.00 4,567.00 4,569.00 4,572.00 4,574.00 4,576.00 4,579.00 4,581.00

Combined Adjusted
Gross Income $ 800.00
850.00

One Child

Basic Child Support Obligation Table

Two

Three

Four

Five

Children Children Children Children

$ 170.00 $ 259.00 $ 313.00 $ 349.00 $ 384.00 180.00 275.00 332.00 371.00 408.00

Six Children
$ 417.00 443.00

900.00 950.00 1,000.00 1,050.00 1,100.00 1,150.00 1,200.00 1,250.00 1,300.00 1,350.00 1,400.00 1,450.00 1,500.00 1,550.00 1,600.00 1,650.00 1,700.00 1,750.00 1,800.00 1,850.00 1,900.00 1,950.00 2,000.00 2,050.00 2,100.00 2,150.00 2,200.00 2,250.00 2,300.00 2,350.00 2,400.00 2,450.00 2,500.00 2,550.00 2,600.00 2,650.00 2,700.00 2,750.00 2,800.00 2,850.00 2,900.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3147

191.00 201.00 211.00 222.00 231.00 240.00 249.00 258.00 267.00 276.00 285.00 293.00 302.00 311.00 320.00 329.00 338.00 346.00 355.00 364.00 373.00 382.00 390.00 399.00 407.00 416.00 425.00 433.00 442.00 450.00 459.00 468.00 476.00 485.00 494.00 502.00 511.00 519.00 528.00 537.00 545.00

291.00 306.00 322.00 337.00 352.00 366.00 379.00 393.00 407.00 420.00 433.00 447.00 460.00 474.00 487.00 501.00 514.00 528.00 541.00 555.00 568.00 581.00 594.00 608.00 621.00 634.00 647.00 660.00 673.00 686.00 699.00 712.00 726.00 739.00 752.00 765.00 778.00 791.00 804.00 817.00 830.00

351.00 370.00 389.00 408.00 426.00 442.00 459.00 475.00 492.00 508.00 524.00 540.00 557.00 573.00 589.00 606.00 622.00 638.00 654.00 671.00 687.00 703.00 719.00 735.00 751.00 766.00 782.00 798.00 814.00 830.00 846.00 862.00 877.00 893.00 909.00 925.00 941.00 957.00 973.00 988.00 1,004.00

392.00 413.00 434.00 455.00 475.00 493.00 512.00 530.00 548.00 566.00 584.00 603.00 621.00 639.00 657.00 675.00 693.00 711.00 730.00 748.00 766.00 784.00 802.00 819.00 837.00 855.00 872.00 890.00 908.00 925.00 943.00 961.00 978.00 996.00 1,014.00 1,031.00 1,049.00 1,067.00 1,084.00 1,102.00 1,120.00

431.00 454.00 477.00 500.00 522.00 543.00 563.00 583.00 603.00 623.00 643.00 663.00 683.00 703.00 723.00 743.00 763.00 783.00 802.00 822.00 842.00 862.00 882.00 901.00 921.00 940.00 959.00 979.00 998.00 1,018.00 1,037.00 1,057.00 1,076.00 1,095.00 1,115.00 1,134.00 1,154.00 1,173.00 1,193.00 1,212.00 1,232.00

468.00 494.00 519.00 544.00 568.00 590.00 612.00 634.00 655.00 677.00 699.00 720.00 742.00 764.00 786.00 807.00 829.00 851.00 872.00 894.00 916.00 937.00 958.00 979.00 1,001.00 1,022.00 1,043.00 1,064.00 1,085.00 1,106.00 1,127.00 1,149.00 1,170.00 1,191.00 1,212.00 1,233.00 1,254.00 1,275.00 1,296.00 1,318.00 1,339.00

3148
2,950.00 3,000.00 3,050.00 3,100.00 3,150.00 3,200.00 3,250.00 3,300.00 3,350.00 3,400.00 3,450.00 3,500.00 3,550.00 3,600.00 3,650.00 3,700.00 3,750.00 3,800.00 3,850.00 3,900.00 3,950.00 4,000.00 4,050.00 4,100.00 4,150.00 4,200.00 4,250.00 4,300.00 4,350.00 4,400.00 4,450.00 4,500.00 4,550.00 4,600.00 4,650.00 4,700.00 4,750.00 4,800.00 4,850.00 4,900.00 4,950.00

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

554.00 562.00 571.00 580.00 588.00 597.00 605.00 614.00 623.00 631.00 640.00 648.00 657.00 666.00 674.00 683.00 691.00 700.00 709.00 717.00 726.00 733.00 741.00 749.00 757.00 765.00 773.00 781.00 788.00 796.00 804.00 812.00 820.00 828.00 835.00 843.00 850.00 857.00 865.00 872.00 880.00

844.00 857.00 870.00 883.00 896.00 909.00 922.00 935.00 948.00 962.00 975.00 988.00 1,001.00 1,014.00 1,027.00 1,040.00 1,053.00 1,066.00 1,079.00 1,093.00 1,105.00 1,116.00 1,128.00 1,139.00 1,151.00 1,162.00 1,173.00 1,185.00 1,196.00 1,208.00 1,219.00 1,230.00 1,242.00 1,253.00 1,264.00 1,275.00 1,286.00 1,297.00 1,308.00 1,319.00 1,330.00

1,020.00 1,036.00 1,052.00 1,068.00 1,084.00 1,099.00 1,115.00 1,131.00 1,147.00 1,163.00 1,179.00 1,194.00 1,210.00 1,226.00 1,242.00 1,258.00 1,274.00 1,290.00 1,305.00 1,321.00 1,336.00 1,349.00 1,362.00 1,375.00 1,388.00 1,401.00 1,414.00 1,428.00 1,441.00 1,454.00 1,467.00 1,480.00 1,493.00 1,506.00 1,519.00 1,532.00 1,545.00 1,558.00 1,571.00 1,584.00 1,597.00

1,137.00 1,155.00 1,173.00 1,190.00 1,208.00 1,226.00 1,243.00 1,261.00 1,279.00 1,296.00 1,314.00 1,332.00 1,349.00 1,367.00 1,385.00 1,402.00 1,420.00 1,438.00 1,455.00 1,473.00 1,492.00 1,507.00 1,521.00 1,536.00 1,551.00 1,565.00 1,580.00 1,595.00 1,609.00 1,624.00 1,638.00 1,653.00 1,668.00 1,682.00 1,696.00 1,711.00 1,726.00 1,740.00 1,755.00 1,770.00 1,784.00

1,251.00 1,270.00 1,290.00 1,309.00 1,329.00 1,348.00 1,368.00 1,387.00 1,406.00 1,426.00 1,445.00 1,465.00 1,484.00 1,504.00 1,523.00 1,543.00 1,562.00 1,581.00 1,601.00 1,620.00 1,641.00 1,657.00 1,674.00 1,690.00 1,706.00 1,722.00 1,738.00 1,754.00 1,770.00 1,786.00 1,802.00 1,818.00 1,834.00 1,850.00 1,866.00 1,882.00 1,898.00 1,914.00 1,930.00 1,947.00 1,963.00

1,360.00 1,381.00 1,402.00 1,423.00 1,444.00 1,465.00 1,487.00 1,508.00 1,529.00 1,550.00 1,571.00 1,592.00 1,613.00 1,635.00 1,656.00 1,677.00 1,698.00 1,719.00 1,740.00 1,761.00 1,784.00 1,802.00 1,819.00 1,837.00 1,854.00 1,872.00 1,889.00 1,907.00 1,924.00 1,942.00 1,959.00 1,977.00 1,994.00 2,011.00 2,028.00 2,046.00 2,063.00 2,081.00 2,098.00 2,116.00 2,133.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3149

5,000.00 5,050.00 5,100.00 5,150.00 5,200.00 5,250.00 5,300.00 5,350.00 5,400.00 5,450.00 5,500.00 5,550.00 5,600.00 5,650.00 5,700.00 5,750.00 5,800.00 5,850.00 5,900.00 5,950.00 6,000.00 6,050.00 6,100.00 6,150.00 6,200.00 6,250.00 6,300.00 6,350.00 6,400.00 6,450.00 6,500.00 6,550.00 6,600.00 6,650.00 6,700.00 6,750.00 6,800.00 6,850.00 6,900.00 6,950.00 7,000.00

887.00 894.00 902.00 909.00 917.00 924.00 931.00 937.00 943.00 948.00 954.00 959.00 965.00 970.00 976.00 981.00 987.00 992.00 998.00 1,003.00 1,009.00 1,014.00 1,018.00 1,022.00 1,025.00 1,028.00 1,032.00 1,035.00 1,038.00 1,042.00 1,045.00 1,049.00 1,052.00 1,055.00 1,059.00 1,062.00 1,066.00 1,069.00 1,072.00 1,075.00 1,078.00

1,341.00 1,352.00 1,363.00 1,374.00 1,385.00 1,396.00 1,407.00 1,416.00 1,424.00 1,433.00 1,441.00 1,449.00 1,457.00 1,466.00 1,474.00 1,482.00 1,490.00 1,498.00 1,507.00 1,515.00 1,523.00 1,531.00 1,537.00 1,542.00 1,547.00 1,552.00 1,557.00 1,561.00 1,566.00 1,571.00 1,576.00 1,581.00 1,586.00 1,591.00 1,595.00 1,600.00 1,605.00 1,609.00 1,613.00 1,616.00 1,620.00

1,610.00 1,624.00 1,637.00 1,650.00 1,663.00 1,676.00 1,689.00 1,700.00 1,710.00 1,719.00 1,729.00 1,739.00 1,748.00 1,758.00 1,768.00 1,777.00 1,787.00 1,797.00 1,806.00 1,816.00 1,826.00 1,835.00 1,842.00 1,848.00 1,853.00 1,859.00 1,864.00 1,870.00 1,875.00 1,881.00 1,886.00 1,892.00 1,898.00 1,903.00 1,909.00 1,914.00 1,920.00 1,923.00 1,926.00 1,929.00 1,932.00

1,799.00 1,814.00 1,828.00 1,843.00 1,857.00 1,872.00 1,887.00 1,899.00 1,910.00 1,921.00 1,931.00 1,942.00 1,953.00 1,964.00 1,975.00 1,985.00 1,996.00 2,007.00 2,018.00 2,029.00 2,039.00 2,050.00 2,058.00 2,064.00 2,070.00 2,076.00 2,082.00 2,089.00 2,095.00 2,101.00 2,107.00 2,113.00 2,120.00 2,126.00 2,132.00 2,138.00 2,144.00 2,148.00 2,152.00 2,155.00 2,158.00

1,979.00 1,995.00 2,011.00 2,027.00 2,043.00 2,059.00 2,075.00 2,089.00 2,101.00 2,113.00 2,125.00 2,136.00 2,148.00 2,160.00 2,172.00 2,184.00 2,196.00 2,208.00 2,220.00 2,231.00 2,243.00 2,255.00 2,264.00 2,270.00 2,277.00 2,284.00 2,291.00 2,298.00 2,304.00 2,311.00 2,318.00 2,325.00 2,331.00 2,338.00 2,345.00 2,352.00 2,359.00 2,363.00 2,367.00 2,370.00 2,374.00

2,151.00 2,168.00 2,186.00 2,203.00 2,221.00 2,238.00 2,256.00 2,271.00 2,284.00 2,297.00 2,309.00 2,322.00 2,335.00 2,348.00 2,361.00 2,374.00 2,387.00 2,400.00 2,413.00 2,426.00 2,438.00 2,451.00 2,460.00 2,468.00 2,475.00 2,483.00 2,490.00 2,497.00 2,505.00 2,512.00 2,520.00 2,527.00 2,534.00 2,542.00 2,549.00 2,556.00 2,564.00 2,569.00 2,573.00 2,577.00 2,581.00

3150

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

7,050.00 7,100.00 7,150.00 7,200.00 7,250.00 7,300.00 7,350.00 7,400.00 7,450.00 7,500.00 7,550.00 7,600.00 7,650.00 7,700.00 7,750.00 7,800.00 7,850.00 7,900.00 7,950.00 8,000.00 8,050.00 8,100.00 8,150.00 8,200.00 8,250.00 8,300.00 8,350.00 8,400.00 8,450.00 8,500.00 8,550.00 8,600.00 8,650.00 8,700.00 8,750.00 8,800.00 8,850.00 8,900.00 8,950.00 9,000.00 9,050.00

1,081.00 1,084.00 1,087.00 1,090.00 1,093.00 1,097.00 1,100.00 1,103.00 1,106.00 1,109.00 1,112.00 1,116.00 1,120.00 1,125.00 1,129.00 1,133.00 1,137.00 1,142.00 1,146.00 1,150.00 1,154.00 1,159.00 1,163.00 1,167.00 1,171.00 1,176.00 1,178.00 1,181.00 1,183.00 1,186.00 1,189.00 1,191.00 1,194.00 1,196.00 1,199.00 1,201.00 1,204.00 1,206.00 1,209.00 1,211.00 1,214.00

1,624.00 1,627.00 1,631.00 1,634.00 1,638.00 1,642.00 1,645.00 1,649.00 1,652.00 1,656.00 1,660.00 1,666.00 1,673.00 1,681.00 1,688.00 1,695.00 1,702.00 1,709.00 1,716.00 1,723.00 1,731.00 1,738.00 1,745.00 1,752.00 1,759.00 1,766.00 1,769.00 1,772.00 1,775.00 1,778.00 1,781.00 1,784.00 1,787.00 1,790.00 1,793.00 1,796.00 1,799.00 1,801.00 1,804.00 1,807.00 1,810.00

1,935.00 1,938.00 1,941.00 1,944.00 1,947.00 1,950.00 1,953.00 1,956.00 1,960.00 1,963.00 1,966.00 1,974.00 1,984.00 1,993.00 2,003.00 2,012.00 2,022.00 2,031.00 2,040.00 2,050.00 2,059.00 2,069.00 2,078.00 2,088.00 2,097.00 2,107.00 2,109.00 2,112.00 2,114.00 2,117.00 2,119.00 2,121.00 2,124.00 2,126.00 2,128.00 2,131.00 2,133.00 2,136.00 2,138.00 2,140.00 2,143.00

2,162.00 2,165.00 2,169.00 2,172.00 2,175.00 2,179.00 2,182.00 2,185.00 2,189.00 2,192.00 2,196.00 2,205.00 2,216.00 2,226.00 2,237.00 2,247.00 2,258.00 2,269.00 2,279.00 2,290.00 2,300.00 2,311.00 2,321.00 2,332.00 2,342.00 2,353.00 2,356.00 2,359.00 2,361.00 2,364.00 2,367.00 2,370.00 2,372.00 2,375.00 2,377.00 2,380.00 2,383.00 2,385.00 2,388.00 2,391.00 2,393.00

2,378.00 2,382.00 2,385.00 2,389.00 2,393.00 2,397.00 2,400.00 2,404.00 2,408.00 2,411.00 2,415.00 2,426.00 2,437.00 2,449.00 2,461.00 2,472.00 2,484.00 2,495.00 2,507.00 2,519.00 2,530.00 2,542.00 2,554.00 2,565.00 2,577.00 2,588.00 2,592.00 2,595.00 2,598.00 2,601.00 2,604.00 2,606.00 2,609.00 2,612.00 2,615.00 2,618.00 2,621.00 2,624.00 2,627.00 2,630.00 2,633.00

2,585.00 2,589.00 2,593.00 2,597.00 2,601.00 2,605.00 2,609.00 2,613.00 2,617.00 2,621.00 2,625.00 2,637.00 2,649.00 2,662.00 2,675.00 2,687.00 2,700.00 2,713.00 2,725.00 2,738.00 2,750.00 2,763.00 2,776.00 2,788.00 2,801.00 2,814.00 2,817.00 2,820.00 2,824.00 2,827.00 2,830.00 2,833.00 2,836.00 2,840.00 2,843.00 2,846.00 2,849.00 2,852.00 2,855.00 2,859.00 2,862.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3151

9,100.00 9,150.00 9,200.00 9,250.00 9,300.00 9,350.00 9,400.00 9,450.00 9,500.00 9,550.00 9,600.00 9,650.00 9,700.00 9,750.00 9,800.00 9,850.00 9,900.00 9,950.00 10,000.00 10,050.00 10,100.00 10,150.00 10,200.00 10,250.00 10,300.00 10,350.00 10,400.00 10,450.00 10,500.00 10,550.00 10,600.00 10,650.00 10,700.00 10,750.00 10,800.00 10,850.00 10,900.00 10,950.00 11,000.00 11,050.00 11,100.00

1,217.00 1,220.00 1,224.00 1,227.00 1,231.00 1,234.00 1,238.00 1,241.00 1,245.00 1,248.00 1,252.00 1,255.00 1,259.00 1,262.00 1,266.00 1,270.00 1,275.00 1,280.00 1,285.00 1,291.00 1,296.00 1,301.00 1,306.00 1,311.00 1,317.00 1,322.00 1,327.00 1,332.00 1,337.00 1,343.00 1,348.00 1,353.00 1,358.00 1,363.00 1,369.00 1,374.00 1,379.00 1,384.00 1,389.00 1,393.00 1,397.00

1,814.00 1,819.00 1,823.00 1,828.00 1,833.00 1,837.00 1,842.00 1,846.00 1,851.00 1,856.00 1,860.00 1,865.00 1,869.00 1,874.00 1,879.00 1,884.00 1,891.00 1,899.00 1,906.00 1,913.00 1,921.00 1,928.00 1,935.00 1,943.00 1,950.00 1,957.00 1,965.00 1,972.00 1,979.00 1,987.00 1,994.00 2,001.00 2,009.00 2,016.00 2,023.00 2,031.00 2,038.00 2,045.00 2,052.00 2,058.00 2,065.00

2,147.00 2,151.00 2,156.00 2,161.00 2,165.00 2,170.00 2,175.00 2,179.00 2,184.00 2,189.00 2,193.00 2,198.00 2,203.00 2,207.00 2,212.00 2,218.00 2,226.00 2,234.00 2,242.00 2,250.00 2,258.00 2,267.00 2,275.00 2,283.00 2,291.00 2,299.00 2,307.00 2,315.00 2,324.00 2,332.00 2,340.00 2,348.00 2,356.00 2,364.00 2,372.00 2,381.00 2,389.00 2,397.00 2,405.00 2,413.00 2,421.00

2,398.00 2,403.00 2,408.00 2,413.00 2,419.00 2,424.00 2,429.00 2,434.00 2,440.00 2,445.00 2,450.00 2,455.00 2,460.00 2,466.00 2,471.00 2,477.00 2,486.00 2,495.00 2,505.00 2,514.00 2,523.00 2,532.00 2,541.00 2,550.00 2,559.00 2,568.00 2,577.00 2,586.00 2,595.00 2,605.00 2,614.00 2,623.00 2,632.00 2,641.00 2,650.00 2,659.00 2,668.00 2,677.00 2,686.00 2,695.00 2,704.00

2,638.00 2,643.00 2,649.00 2,655.00 2,661.00 2,666.00 2,672.00 2,678.00 2,683.00 2,689.00 2,695.00 2,701.00 2,706.00 2,712.00 2,718.00 2,725.00 2,735.00 2,745.00 2,755.00 2,765.00 2,775.00 2,785.00 2,795.00 2,805.00 2,815.00 2,825.00 2,835.00 2,845.00 2,855.00 2,865.00 2,875.00 2,885.00 2,895.00 2,905.00 2,915.00 2,925.00 2,935.00 2,945.00 2,955.00 2,965.00 2,975.00

2,867.00 2,873.00 2,880.00 2,886.00 2,892.00 2,898.00 2,904.00 2,911.00 2,917.00 2,923.00 2,929.00 2,936.00 2,942.00 2,948.00 2,954.00 2,962.00 2,973.00 2,984.00 2,995.00 3,006.00 3,016.00 3,027.00 3,038.00 3,049.00 3,060.00 3,071.00 3,082.00 3,092.00 3,103.00 3,114.00 3,125.00 3,136.00 3,147.00 3,158.00 3,169.00 3,179.00 3,190.00 3,201.00 3,212.00 3,223.00 3,234.00

3152

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

11,150.00 11,200.00 11,250.00 11,300.00 11,350.00 11,400.00 11,450.00 11,500.00 11,550.00 11,600.00 11,650.00 11,700.00 11,750.00 11,800.00 11,850.00 11,900.00 11,950.00 12,000.00 12,050.00 12,100.00 12,150.00 12,200.00 12,250.00 12,300.00 12,350.00 12,400.00 12,450.00 12,500.00 12,550.00 12,600.00 12,650.00 12,700.00 12,750.00 12,800.00 12,850.00 12,900.00 12,950.00 13,000.00 13,050.00 13,100.00 13,150.00

1,400.00 1,404.00 1,408.00 1,412.00 1,416.00 1,419.00 1,423.00 1,427.00 1,431.00 1,434.00 1,438.00 1,442.00 1,446.00 1,449.00 1,453.00 1,457.00 1,461.00 1,465.00 1,468.00 1,472.00 1,476.00 1,479.00 1,482.00 1,485.00 1,488.00 1,491.00 1,495.00 1,498.00 1,501.00 1,504.00 1,508.00 1,511.00 1,514.00 1,517.00 1,520.00 1,524.00 1,527.00 1,530.00 1,533.00 1,537.00 1,540.00

2,071.00 2,077.00 2,083.00 2,090.00 2,096.00 2,102.00 2,108.00 2,114.00 2,121.00 2,127.00 2,133.00 2,139.00 2,145.00 2,152.00 2,158.00 2,164.00 2,170.00 2,176.00 2,183.00 2,189.00 2,195.00 2,199.00 2,203.00 2,207.00 2,212.00 2,216.00 2,221.00 2,225.00 2,230.00 2,234.00 2,239.00 2,243.00 2,248.00 2,252.00 2,257.00 2,261.00 2,266.00 2,270.00 2,275.00 2,279.00 2,284.00

2,429.00 2,437.00 2,445.00 2,453.00 2,461.00 2,470.00 2,478.00 2,486.00 2,494.00 2,502.00 2,510.00 2,518.00 2,526.00 2,534.00 2,542.00 2,550.00 2,558.00 2,566.00 2,574.00 2,583.00 2,590.00 2,594.00 2,599.00 2,604.00 2,609.00 2,614.00 2,619.00 2,624.00 2,629.00 2,633.00 2,638.00 2,643.00 2,648.00 2,653.00 2,658.00 2,663.00 2,668.00 2,673.00 2,678.00 2,683.00 2,688.00

2,713.00 2,722.00 2,731.00 2,740.00 2,749.00 2,758.00 2,767.00 2,776.00 2,786.00 2,795.00 2,804.00 2,813.00 2,822.00 2,831.00 2,840.00 2,849.00 2,858.00 2,867.00 2,876.00 2,885.00 2,893.00 2,898.00 2,904.00 2,909.00 2,914.00 2,920.00 2,925.00 2,931.00 2,936.00 2,942.00 2,947.00 2,953.00 2,958.00 2,964.00 2,969.00 2,975.00 2,980.00 2,986.00 2,991.00 2,997.00 3,002.00

2,985.00 2,995.00 3,005.00 3,014.00 3,024.00 3,034.00 3,044.00 3,054.00 3,064.00 3,074.00 3,084.00 3,094.00 3,104.00 3,114.00 3,124.00 3,134.00 3,143.00 3,153.00 3,163.00 3,173.00 3,182.00 3,188.00 3,194.00 3,199.00 3,205.00 3,212.00 3,218.00 3,224.00 3,230.00 3,236.00 3,242.00 3,248.00 3,254.00 3,260.00 3,266.00 3,272.00 3,278.00 3,284.00 3,290.00 3,296.00 3,302.00

3,244.00 3,255.00 3,266.00 3,277.00 3,287.00 3,298.00 3,309.00 3,320.00 3,331.00 3,341.00 3,352.00 3,363.00 3,374.00 3,385.00 3,395.00 3,406.00 3,417.00 3,428.00 3,438.00 3,449.00 3,459.00 3,465.00 3,472.00 3,478.00 3,484.00 3,491.00 3,497.00 3,504.00 3,511.00 3,517.00 3,524.00 3,530.00 3,537.00 3,544.00 3,550.00 3,557.00 3,563.00 3,570.00 3,577.00 3,583.00 3,590.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3153

13,200.00 13,250.00 13,300.00 13,350.00 13,400.00 13,450.00 13,500.00 13,550.00 13,600.00 13,650.00 13,700.00 13,750.00 13,800.00 13,850.00 13,900.00 13,950.00 14,000.00 14,050.00 14,100.00 14,150.00 14,200.00 14,250.00 14,300.00 14,350.00 14,400.00 14,450.00 14,500.00 14,550.00 14,600.00 14,650.00 14,700.00 14,750.00 14,800.00 14,850.00 14,900.00 14,950.00 15,000.00 15,050.00 15,100.00 15,150.00 15,200.00

1,543.00 1,547.00 1,551.00 1,556.00 1,560.00 1,564.00 1,568.00 1,572.00 1,577.00 1,581.00 1,585.00 1,589.00 1,593.00 1,598.00 1,602.00 1,606.00 1,610.00 1,614.00 1,618.00 1,623.00 1,627.00 1,631.00 1,635.00 1,639.00 1,644.00 1,648.00 1,652.00 1,656.00 1,660.00 1,663.00 1,666.00 1,668.00 1,671.00 1,674.00 1,676.00 1,679.00 1,682.00 1,684.00 1,687.00 1,690.00 1,692.00

2,288.00 2,294.00 2,300.00 2,305.00 2,311.00 2,316.00 2,322.00 2,327.00 2,333.00 2,338.00 2,344.00 2,350.00 2,355.00 2,361.00 2,366.00 2,372.00 2,377.00 2,383.00 2,388.00 2,394.00 2,400.00 2,405.00 2,411.00 2,416.00 2,422.00 2,427.00 2,433.00 2,438.00 2,444.00 2,447.00 2,451.00 2,454.00 2,457.00 2,461.00 2,464.00 2,468.00 2,471.00 2,474.00 2,478.00 2,481.00 2,484.00

2,693.00 2,698.00 2,704.00 2,710.00 2,716.00 2,721.00 2,727.00 2,733.00 2,739.00 2,744.00 2,750.00 2,756.00 2,761.00 2,767.00 2,773.00 2,779.00 2,784.00 2,790.00 2,796.00 2,802.00 2,807.00 2,813.00 2,819.00 2,825.00 2,830.00 2,836.00 2,842.00 2,847.00 2,853.00 2,856.00 2,860.00 2,863.00 2,866.00 2,869.00 2,872.00 2,876.00 2,879.00 2,882.00 2,885.00 2,889.00 2,892.00

3,008.00 3,014.00 3,020.00 3,027.00 3,033.00 3,040.00 3,046.00 3,053.00 3,059.00 3,065.00 3,072.00 3,078.00 3,085.00 3,091.00 3,097.00 3,104.00 3,110.00 3,117.00 3,123.00 3,129.00 3,136.00 3,142.00 3,149.00 3,155.00 3,161.00 3,168.00 3,174.00 3,181.00 3,187.00 3,191.00 3,194.00 3,198.00 3,201.00 3,205.00 3,209.00 3,212.00 3,216.00 3,219.00 3,223.00 3,227.00 3,230.00

3,308.00 3,315.00 3,323.00 3,330.00 3,337.00 3,344.00 3,351.00 3,358.00 3,365.00 3,372.00 3,379.00 3,386.00 3,393.00 3,400.00 3,407.00 3,414.00 3,421.00 3,428.00 3,435.00 3,442.00 3,449.00 3,456.00 3,463.00 3,471.00 3,478.00 3,485.00 3,492.00 3,499.00 3,506.00 3,510.00 3,514.00 3,518.00 3,522.00 3,525.00 3,529.00 3,533.00 3,537.00 3,541.00 3,545.00 3,549.00 3,553.00

3,596.00 3,604.00 3,612.00 3,619.00 3,627.00 3,635.00 3,642.00 3,650.00 3,658.00 3,665.00 3,673.00 3,681.00 3,688.00 3,696.00 3,704.00 3,711.00 3,719.00 3,726.00 3,734.00 3,742.00 3,749.00 3,757.00 3,765.00 3,772.00 3,780.00 3,788.00 3,795.00 3,803.00 3,811.00 3,815.00 3,819.00 3,824.00 3,828.00 3,832.00 3,836.00 3,841.00 3,845.00 3,849.00 3,854.00 3,858.00 3,862.00

3154

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

15,250.00 15,300.00 15,350.00 15,400.00 15,450.00 15,500.00 15,550.00 15,600.00 15,650.00 15,700.00 15,750.00 15,800.00 15,850.00 15,900.00 15,950.00 16,000.00 16,050.00 16,100.00 16,150.00 16,200.00 16,250.00 16,300.00 16,350.00 16,400.00 16,450.00 16,500.00 16,550.00 16,600.00 16,650.00 16,700.00 16,750.00 16,800.00 16,850.00 16,900.00 16,950.00 17,000.00 17,050.00 17,100.00 17,150.00 17,200.00 17,250.00

1,695.00 1,697.00 1,700.00 1,702.00 1,704.00 1,707.00 1,709.00 1,711.00 1,714.00 1,716.00 1,718.00 1,721.00 1,723.00 1,725.00 1,728.00 1,730.00 1,733.00 1,735.00 1,739.00 1,743.00 1,747.00 1,752.00 1,756.00 1,760.00 1,764.00 1,768.00 1,772.00 1,777.00 1,781.00 1,785.00 1,789.00 1,793.00 1,797.00 1,801.00 1,806.00 1,810.00 1,814.00 1,818.00 1,822.00 1,826.00 1,830.00

2,488.00 2,491.00 2,494.00 2,497.00 2,500.00 2,502.00 2,505.00 2,508.00 2,511.00 2,514.00 2,517.00 2,520.00 2,523.00 2,526.00 2,529.00 2,532.00 2,535.00 2,538.00 2,544.00 2,550.00 2,556.00 2,562.00 2,568.00 2,574.00 2,580.00 2,586.00 2,593.00 2,599.00 2,605.00 2,611.00 2,617.00 2,622.00 2,628.00 2,634.00 2,640.00 2,646.00 2,652.00 2,658.00 2,664.00 2,670.00 2,676.00

2,895.00 2,898.00 2,901.00 2,904.00 2,906.00 2,909.00 2,912.00 2,915.00 2,918.00 2,921.00 2,923.00 2,926.00 2,929.00 2,932.00 2,935.00 2,938.00 2,940.00 2,943.00 2,950.00 2,957.00 2,964.00 2,971.00 2,978.00 2,985.00 2,992.00 2,999.00 3,006.00 3,013.00 3,020.00 3,026.00 3,033.00 3,040.00 3,047.00 3,054.00 3,060.00 3,067.00 3,074.00 3,081.00 3,088.00 3,095.00 3,101.00

3,234.00 3,237.00 3,240.00 3,243.00 3,246.00 3,250.00 3,253.00 3,256.00 3,259.00 3,262.00 3,265.00 3,269.00 3,272.00 3,275.00 3,278.00 3,281.00 3,284.00 3,288.00 3,296.00 3,303.00 3,311.00 3,319.00 3,326.00 3,334.00 3,342.00 3,350.00 3,357.00 3,365.00 3,373.00 3,381.00 3,388.00 3,396.00 3,403.00 3,411.00 3,419.00 3,426.00 3,434.00 3,441.00 3,449.00 3,457.00 3,464.00

3,557.00 3,561.00 3,564.00 3,568.00 3,571.00 3,575.00 3,578.00 3,581.00 3,585.00 3,588.00 3,592.00 3,595.00 3,599.00 3,602.00 3,606.00 3,609.00 3,613.00 3,617.00 3,625.00 3,634.00 3,642.00 3,651.00 3,659.00 3,668.00 3,676.00 3,685.00 3,693.00 3,702.00 3,710.00 3,719.00 3,727.00 3,735.00 3,744.00 3,752.00 3,760.00 3,769.00 3,777.00 3,785.00 3,794.00 3,802.00 3,811.00

3,867.00 3,870.00 3,874.00 3,878.00 3,882.00 3,885.00 3,889.00 3,893.00 3,897.00 3,901.00 3,904.00 3,908.00 3,912.00 3,916.00 3,920.00 3,923.00 3,927.00 3,931.00 3,940.00 3,950.00 3,959.00 3,968.00 3,977.00 3,987.00 3,996.00 4,005.00 4,014.00 4,024.00 4,033.00 4,042.00 4,051.00 4,060.00 4,069.00 4,078.00 4,088.00 4,097.00 4,106.00 4,115.00 4,124.00 4,133.00 4,142.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3155

17,300.00 17,350.00 17,400.00 17,450.00 17,500.00 17,550.00 17,600.00 17,650.00 17,700.00 17,750.00 17,800.00 17,850.00 17,900.00 17,950.00 18,000.00 18,050.00 18,100.00 18,150.00 18,200.00 18,250.00 18,300.00 18,350.00 18,400.00 18,450.00 18,500.00 18,550.00 18,600.00 18,650.00 18,700.00 18,750.00 18,800.00 18,850.00 18,900.00 18,950.00 19,000.00 19,050.00 19,100.00 19,150.00 19,200.00 19,250.00 19,300.00

1,834.00 1,838.00 1,843.00 1,847.00 1,851.00 1,855.00 1,859.00 1,863.00 1,867.00 1,871.00 1,875.00 1,880.00 1,884.00 1,888.00 1,892.00 1,896.00 1,900.00 1,904.00 1,908.00 1,912.00 1,917.00 1,921.00 1,925.00 1,929.00 1,933.00 1,937.00 1,941.00 1,945.00 1,949.00 1,954.00 1,958.00 1,962.00 1,966.00 1,970.00 1,974.00 1,978.00 1,982.00 1,986.00 1,990.00 1,994.00 1,998.00

2,682.00 2,688.00 2,694.00 2,700.00 2,706.00 2,712.00 2,718.00 2,724.00 2,730.00 2,736.00 2,741.00 2,747.00 2,753.00 2,759.00 2,765.00 2,771.00 2,777.00 2,783.00 2,789.00 2,795.00 2,801.00 2,807.00 2,813.00 2,819.00 2,825.00 2,831.00 2,837.00 2,843.00 2,849.00 2,854.00 2,860.00 2,866.00 2,872.00 2,878.00 2,884.00 2,890.00 2,896.00 2,902.00 2,907.00 2,913.00 2,919.00

3,108.00 3,115.00 3,122.00 3,129.00 3,135.00 3,142.00 3,149.00 3,156.00 3,163.00 3,170.00 3,176.00 3,183.00 3,190.00 3,197.00 3,204.00 3,210.00 3,217.00 3,224.00 3,231.00 3,238.00 3,244.00 3,251.00 3,258.00 3,265.00 3,272.00 3,279.00 3,285.00 3,292.00 3,299.00 3,306.00 3,313.00 3,319.00 3,326.00 3,333.00 3,340.00 3,347.00 3,353.00 3,360.00 3,366.00 3,373.00 3,379.00

3,472.00 3,479.00 3,487.00 3,495.00 3,502.00 3,510.00 3,517.00 3,525.00 3,533.00 3,540.00 3,548.00 3,556.00 3,563.00 3,571.00 3,578.00 3,586.00 3,594.00 3,601.00 3,609.00 3,616.00 3,624.00 3,632.00 3,639.00 3,647.00 3,655.00 3,662.00 3,670.00 3,677.00 3,685.00 3,693.00 3,700.00 3,708.00 3,715.00 3,723.00 3,731.00 3,738.00 3,746.00 3,753.00 3,760.00 3,767.00 3,775.00

3,819.00 3,827.00 3,836.00 3,844.00 3,852.00 3,861.00 3,869.00 3,878.00 3,886.00 3,894.00 3,903.00 3,911.00 3,919.00 3,928.00 3,936.00 3,945.00 3,953.00 3,961.00 3,970.00 3,978.00 3,987.00 3,995.00 4,003.00 4,012.00 4,020.00 4,028.00 4,037.00 4,045.00 4,054.00 4,062.00 4,070.00 4,079.00 4,087.00 4,095.00 4,104.00 4,112.00 4,120.00 4,128.00 4,136.00 4,144.00 4,152.00

4,151.00 4,160.00 4,169.00 4,179.00 4,188.00 4,197.00 4,206.00 4,215.00 4,224.00 4,233.00 4,242.00 4,251.00 4,260.00 4,270.00 4,279.00 4,288.00 4,297.00 4,306.00 4,315.00 4,324.00 4,333.00 4,342.00 4,352.00 4,361.00 4,370.00 4,379.00 4,388.00 4,397.00 4,406.00 4,415.00 4,424.00 4,433.00 4,443.00 4,452.00 4,461.00 4,470.00 4,479.00 4,487.00 4,496.00 4,505.00 4,513.00

3156

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

19,350.00 19,400.00 19,450.00 19,500.00 19,550.00 19,600.00 19,650.00 19,700.00 19,750.00 19,800.00 19,850.00 19,900.00 19,950.00 20,000.00 20,050.00 20,100.00 20,150.00 20,200.00 20,250.00 20,300.00 20,350.00 20,400.00 20,450.00 20,500.00 20,550.00 20,600.00 20,650.00 20,700.00 20,750.00 20,800.00 20,850.00 20,900.00 20,950.00 21,000.00 21,050.00 21,100.00 21,150.00 21,200.00 21,250.00 21,300.00 21,350.00

2,002.00 2,006.00 2,010.00 2,014.00 2,017.00 2,021.00 2,025.00 2,029.00 2,033.00 2,037.00 2,041.00 2,045.00 2,049.00 2,053.00 2,056.00 2,060.00 2,064.00 2,067.00 2,070.00 2,073.00 2,076.00 2,079.00 2,082.00 2,084.00 2,087.00 2,090.00 2,093.00 2,096.00 2,099.00 2,101.00 2,104.00 2,107.00 2,110.00 2,113.00 2,116.00 2,119.00 2,121.00 2,124.00 2,127.00 2,130.00 2,133.00

2,924.00 2,930.00 2,936.00 2,941.00 2,947.00 2,952.00 2,958.00 2,964.00 2,969.00 2,975.00 2,981.00 2,986.00 2,992.00 2,998.00 3,003.00 3,009.00 3,015.00 3,019.00 3,024.00 3,029.00 3,033.00 3,038.00 3,042.00 3,047.00 3,051.00 3,056.00 3,060.00 3,065.00 3,069.00 3,074.00 3,079.00 3,083.00 3,088.00 3,092.00 3,097.00 3,101.00 3,106.00 3,110.00 3,115.00 3,119.00 3,124.00

3,386.00 3,392.00 3,399.00 3,405.00 3,412.00 3,418.00 3,425.00 3,431.00 3,438.00 3,444.00 3,451.00 3,457.00 3,463.00 3,470.00 3,476.00 3,483.00 3,489.00 3,495.00 3,501.00 3,507.00 3,513.00 3,518.00 3,524.00 3,530.00 3,536.00 3,541.00 3,547.00 3,553.00 3,559.00 3,565.00 3,570.00 3,576.00 3,582.00 3,588.00 3,593.00 3,599.00 3,605.00 3,611.00 3,616.00 3,622.00 3,628.00

3,782.00 3,789.00 3,796.00 3,804.00 3,811.00 3,818.00 3,825.00 3,833.00 3,840.00 3,847.00 3,854.00 3,861.00 3,869.00 3,876.00 3,883.00 3,890.00 3,898.00 3,904.00 3,911.00 3,917.00 3,924.00 3,930.00 3,936.00 3,943.00 3,949.00 3,956.00 3,962.00 3,969.00 3,975.00 3,982.00 3,988.00 3,994.00 4,001.00 4,007.00 4,014.00 4,020.00 4,027.00 4,033.00 4,040.00 4,046.00 4,052.00

4,160.00 4,168.00 4,176.00 4,184.00 4,192.00 4,200.00 4,208.00 4,216.00 4,224.00 4,232.00 4,240.00 4,248.00 4,256.00 4,264.00 4,271.00 4,279.00 4,287.00 4,295.00 4,302.00 4,309.00 4,316.00 4,323.00 4,330.00 4,337.00 4,344.00 4,351.00 4,358.00 4,366.00 4,373.00 4,380.00 4,387.00 4,394.00 4,401.00 4,408.00 4,415.00 4,422.00 4,429.00 4,436.00 4,443.00 4,451.00 4,458.00

4,522.00 4,531.00 4,539.00 4,548.00 4,557.00 4,565.00 4,574.00 4,583.00 4,591.00 4,600.00 4,608.00 4,617.00 4,626.00 4,634.00 4,643.00 4,652.00 4,660.00 4,668.00 4,676.00 4,684.00 4,691.00 4,699.00 4,707.00 4,715.00 4,722.00 4,730.00 4,738.00 4,745.00 4,753.00 4,761.00 4,768.00 4,776.00 4,784.00 4,792.00 4,799.00 4,807.00 4,815.00 4,822.00 4,830.00 4,838.00 4,845.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3157

21,400.00 21,450.00 21,500.00 21,550.00 21,600.00 21,650.00 21,700.00 21,750.00 21,800.00 21,850.00 21,900.00 21,950.00 22,000.00 22,050.00 22,100.00 22,150.00 22,200.00 22,250.00 22,300.00 22,350.00 22,400.00 22,450.00 22,500.00 22,550.00 22,600.00 22,650.00 22,700.00 22,750.00 22,800.00 22,850.00 22,900.00 22,950.00 23,000.00 23,050.00 23,100.00 23,150.00 23,200.00 23,250.00 23,300.00 23,350.00 23,400.00

2,136.00 2,138.00 2,141.00 2,144.00 2,147.00 2,150.00 2,153.00 2,155.00 2,158.00 2,161.00 2,164.00 2,167.00 2,170.00 2,172.00 2,175.00 2,178.00 2,181.00 2,184.00 2,187.00 2,189.00 2,192.00 2,195.00 2,198.00 2,201.00 2,204.00 2,207.00 2,209.00 2,212.00 2,215.00 2,218.00 2,221.00 2,224.00 2,226.00 2,229.00 2,232.00 2,235.00 2,238.00 2,241.00 2,243.00 2,246.00 2,249.00

3,129.00 3,133.00 3,138.00 3,142.00 3,147.00 3,151.00 3,156.00 3,160.00 3,165.00 3,169.00 3,174.00 3,179.00 3,183.00 3,188.00 3,192.00 3,197.00 3,201.00 3,206.00 3,210.00 3,215.00 3,219.00 3,224.00 3,228.00 3,233.00 3,238.00 3,242.00 3,247.00 3,251.00 3,256.00 3,260.00 3,265.00 3,269.00 3,274.00 3,278.00 3,283.00 3,288.00 3,292.00 3,297.00 3,301.00 3,306.00 3,310.00

3,634.00 3,639.00 3,645.00 3,651.00 3,657.00 3,663.00 3,668.00 3,674.00 3,680.00 3,686.00 3,691.00 3,697.00 3,703.00 3,709.00 3,714.00 3,720.00 3,726.00 3,732.00 3,738.00 3,743.00 3,749.00 3,755.00 3,761.00 3,766.00 3,772.00 3,778.00 3,784.00 3,789.00 3,795.00 3,801.00 3,807.00 3,812.00 3,818.00 3,824.00 3,830.00 3,836.00 3,841.00 3,847.00 3,853.00 3,859.00 3,864.00

4,059.00 4,065.00 4,072.00 4,078.00 4,085.00 4,091.00 4,098.00 4,104.00 4,110.00 4,117.00 4,123.00 4,130.00 4,136.00 4,143.00 4,149.00 4,155.00 4,162.00 4,168.00 4,175.00 4,181.00 4,188.00 4,194.00 4,201.00 4,207.00 4,213.00 4,220.00 4,226.00 4,233.00 4,239.00 4,246.00 4,252.00 4,259.00 4,265.00 4,271.00 4,278.00 4,284.00 4,291.00 4,297.00 4,304.00 4,310.00 4,317.00

4,465.00 4,472.00 4,479.00 4,486.00 4,493.00 4,500.00 4,507.00 4,514.00 4,521.00 4,529.00 4,536.00 4,543.00 4,550.00 4,557.00 4,564.00 4,571.00 4,578.00 4,585.00 4,592.00 4,599.00 4,606.00 4,614.00 4,621.00 4,628.00 4,635.00 4,642.00 4,649.00 4,656.00 4,663.00 4,670.00 4,677.00 4,684.00 4,691.00 4,699.00 4,706.00 4,713.00 4,720.00 4,727.00 4,734.00 4,741.00 4,748.00

4,853.00 4,861.00 4,869.00 4,876.00 4,884.00 4,892.00 4,899.00 4,907.00 4,915.00 4,923.00 4,930.00 4,938.00 4,946.00 4,953.00 4,961.00 4,969.00 4,976.00 4,984.00 4,992.00 5,000.00 5,007.00 5,015.00 5,023.00 5,030.00 5,038.00 5,046.00 5,053.00 5,061.00 5,069.00 5,077.00 5,084.00 5,092.00 5,100.00 5,107.00 5,115.00 5,123.00 5,130.00 5,138.00 5,146.00 5,154.00 5,161.00

3158

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

23,450.00 23,500.00 23,550.00 23,600.00 23,650.00 23,700.00 23,750.00 23,800.00 23,850.00 23,900.00 23,950.00 24,000.00 24,050.00 24,100.00 24,150.00 24,200.00 24,250.00 24,300.00 24,350.00 24,400.00 24,450.00 24,500.00 24,550.00 24,600.00 24,650.00 24,700.00 24,750.00 24,800.00 24,850.00 24,900.00 24,950.00 25,000.00 25,050.00 25,100.00 25,150.00 25,200.00 25,250.00 25,300.00 25,350.00 25,400.00 25,450.00

2,252.00 2,255.00 2,258.00 2,260.00 2,263.00 2,266.00 2,269.00 2,272.00 2,275.00 2,277.00 2,280.00 2,283.00 2,286.00 2,289.00 2,292.00 2,295.00 2,297.00 2,300.00 2,303.00 2,306.00 2,309.00 2,312.00 2,314.00 2,317.00 2,320.00 2,323.00 2,326.00 2,329.00 2,331.00 2,334.00 2,337.00 2,340.00 2,343.00 2,346.00 2,348.00 2,351.00 2,354.00 2,357.00 2,360.00 2,363.00 2,365.00

3,315.00 3,319.00 3,324.00 3,328.00 3,333.00 3,338.00 3,342.00 3,347.00 3,351.00 3,356.00 3,360.00 3,365.00 3,369.00 3,374.00 3,378.00 3,383.00 3,388.00 3,392.00 3,397.00 3,401.00 3,406.00 3,410.00 3,415.00 3,419.00 3,424.00 3,428.00 3,433.00 3,437.00 3,442.00 3,447.00 3,451.00 3,456.00 3,460.00 3,465.00 3,469.00 3,474.00 3,478.00 3,483.00 3,487.00 3,492.00 3,497.00

3,870.00 3,876.00 3,882.00 3,887.00 3,893.00 3,899.00 3,905.00 3,911.00 3,916.00 3,922.00 3,928.00 3,934.00 3,939.00 3,945.00 3,951.00 3,957.00 3,962.00 3,968.00 3,974.00 3,980.00 3,985.00 3,991.00 3,997.00 4,003.00 4,009.00 4,014.00 4,020.00 4,026.00 4,032.00 4,037.00 4,043.00 4,049.00 4,055.00 4,060.00 4,066.00 4,072.00 4,078.00 4,084.00 4,089.00 4,095.00 4,101.00

4,323.00 4,329.00 4,336.00 4,342.00 4,349.00 4,355.00 4,362.00 4,368.00 4,375.00 4,381.00 4,387.00 4,394.00 4,400.00 4,407.00 4,413.00 4,420.00 4,426.00 4,432.00 4,439.00 4,445.00 4,452.00 4,458.00 4,465.00 4,471.00 4,478.00 4,484.00 4,490.00 4,497.00 4,503.00 4,510.00 4,516.00 4,523.00 4,529.00 4,536.00 4,542.00 4,548.00 4,555.00 4,561.00 4,568.00 4,574.00 4,581.00

4,755.00 4,762.00 4,769.00 4,777.00 4,784.00 4,791.00 4,798.00 4,805.00 4,812.00 4,819.00 4,826.00 4,833.00 4,840.00 4,847.00 4,854.00 4,862.00 4,869.00 4,876.00 4,883.00 4,890.00 4,897.00 4,904.00 4,911.00 4,918.00 4,925.00 4,932.00 4,939.00 4,947.00 4,954.00 4,961.00 4,968.00 4,975.00 4,982.00 4,989.00 4,996.00 5,003.00 5,010.00 5,017.00 5,025.00 5,032.00 5,039.00

5,169.00 5,177.00 5,184.00 5,192.00 5,200.00 5,207.00 5,215.00 5,223.00 5,231.00 5,238.00 5,246.00 5,254.00 5,261.00 5,269.00 5,277.00 5,285.00 5,292.00 5,300.00 5,308.00 5,315.00 5,323.00 5,331.00 5,338.00 5,346.00 5,354.00 5,362.00 5,369.00 5,377.00 5,385.00 5,392.00 5,400.00 5,408.00 5,415.00 5,423.00 5,431.00 5,439.00 5,446.00 5,454.00 5,462.00 5,469.00 5,477.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3159

25,500.00 25,550.00 25,600.00 25,650.00 25,700.00 25,750.00 25,800.00 25,850.00 25,900.00 25,950.00 26,000.00 26,050.00 26,100.00 26,150.00 26,200.00 26,250.00 26,300.00 26,350.00 26,400.00 26,450.00 26,500.00 26,550.00 26,600.00 26,650.00 26,700.00 26,750.00 26,800.00 26,850.00 26,900.00 26,950.00 27,000.00 27,050.00 27,100.00 27,150.00 27,200.00 27,250.00 27,300.00 27,350.00 27,400.00 27,450.00 27,500.00

2,368.00 2,371.00 2,374.00 2,377.00 2,380.00 2,383.00 2,385.00 2,388.00 2,391.00 2,394.00 2,397.00 2,400.00 2,402.00 2,405.00 2,408.00 2,411.00 2,414.00 2,417.00 2,419.00 2,422.00 2,425.00 2,428.00 2,431.00 2,434.00 2,436.00 2,439.00 2,442.00 2,445.00 2,448.00 2,451.00 2,454.00 2,457.00 2,460.00 2,463.00 2,465.00 2,468.00 2,471.00 2,474.00 2,477.00 2,480.00 2,483.00

3,501.00 3,506.00 3,510.00 3,515.00 3,519.00 3,524.00 3,528.00 3,533.00 3,537.00 3,542.00 3,547.00 3,551.00 3,556.00 3,560.00 3,565.00 3,569.00 3,574.00 3,578.00 3,583.00 3,587.00 3,592.00 3,597.00 3,601.00 3,606.00 3,610.00 3,615.00 3,619.00 3,624.00 3,628.00 3,633.00 3,637.00 3,641.00 3,645.00 3,650.00 3,654.00 3,658.00 3,662.00 3,667.00 3,671.00 3,675.00 3,679.00

4,107.00 4,112.00 4,118.00 4,124.00 4,130.00 4,135.00 4,141.00 4,147.00 4,153.00 4,159.00 4,164.00 4,170.00 4,176.00 4,182.00 4,187.00 4,193.00 4,199.00 4,205.00 4,210.00 4,216.00 4,222.00 4,228.00 4,233.00 4,239.00 4,245.00 4,251.00 4,257.00 4,262.00 4,268.00 4,273.00 4,278.00 4,283.00 4,288.00 4,293.00 4,297.00 4,302.00 4,307.00 4,312.00 4,317.00 4,321.00 4,326.00

4,587.00 4,594.00 4,600.00 4,606.00 4,613.00 4,619.00 4,626.00 4,632.00 4,639.00 4,645.00 4,651.00 4,658.00 4,664.00 4,671.00 4,677.00 4,684.00 4,690.00 4,697.00 4,703.00 4,709.00 4,716.00 4,722.00 4,729.00 4,735.00 4,742.00 4,748.00 4,755.00 4,761.00 4,767.00 4,773.00 4,779.00 4,784.00 4,790.00 4,795.00 4,800.00 4,806.00 4,811.00 4,816.00 4,822.00 4,827.00 4,832.00

5,046.00 5,053.00 5,060.00 5,067.00 5,074.00 5,081.00 5,088.00 5,095.00 5,102.00 5,110.00 5,117.00 5,124.00 5,131.00 5,138.00 5,145.00 5,152.00 5,159.00 5,166.00 5,173.00 5,180.00 5,187.00 5,195.00 5,202.00 5,209.00 5,216.00 5,223.00 5,230.00 5,237.00 5,244.00 5,251.00 5,257.00 5,263.00 5,268.00 5,274.00 5,280.00 5,286.00 5,292.00 5,298.00 5,304.00 5,310.00 5,315.00

5,485.00 5,492.00 5,500.00 5,508.00 5,516.00 5,523.00 5,531.00 5,539.00 5,546.00 5,554.00 5,562.00 5,569.00 5,577.00 5,585.00 5,593.00 5,600.00 5,608.00 5,616.00 5,623.00 5,631.00 5,639.00 5,647.00 5,654.00 5,662.00 5,670.00 5,677.00 5,685.00 5,693.00 5,700.00 5,708.00 5,714.00 5,720.00 5,727.00 5,733.00 5,740.00 5,746.00 5,752.00 5,759.00 5,765.00 5,772.00 5,778.00

3160

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

27,550.00 27,600.00 27,650.00 27,700.00 27,750.00 27,800.00 27,850.00 27,900.00 27,950.00 28,000.00 28,050.00 28,100.00 28,150.00 28,200.00 28,250.00 28,300.00 28,350.00 28,400.00 28,450.00 28,500.00 28,550.00 28,600.00 28,650.00 28,700.00 28,750.00 28,800.00 28,850.00 28,900.00 28,950.00 29,000.00 29,050.00 29,100.00 29,150.00 29,200.00 29,250.00 29,300.00 29,350.00 29,400.00 29,450.00 29,500.00 29,550.00

2,486.00 2,489.00 2,492.00 2,495.00 2,498.00 2,501.00 2,504.00 2,507.00 2,510.00 2,513.00 2,516.00 2,519.00 2,522.00 2,525.00 2,528.00 2,530.00 2,533.00 2,536.00 2,539.00 2,542.00 2,545.00 2,548.00 2,551.00 2,554.00 2,557.00 2,560.00 2,563.00 2,566.00 2,569.00 2,572.00 2,575.00 2,578.00 2,581.00 2,584.00 2,587.00 2,590.00 2,593.00 2,595.00 2,598.00 2,601.00 2,604.00

3,683.00 3,688.00 3,692.00 3,696.00 3,700.00 3,705.00 3,709.00 3,713.00 3,717.00 3,722.00 3,726.00 3,730.00 3,734.00 3,738.00 3,743.00 3,747.00 3,751.00 3,755.00 3,760.00 3,764.00 3,768.00 3,772.00 3,776.00 3,781.00 3,785.00 3,789.00 3,793.00 3,798.00 3,802.00 3,806.00 3,810.00 3,814.00 3,819.00 3,823.00 3,827.00 3,831.00 3,836.00 3,840.00 3,844.00 3,848.00 3,853.00

4,331.00 4,336.00 4,340.00 4,345.00 4,350.00 4,355.00 4,360.00 4,364.00 4,369.00 4,374.00 4,379.00 4,383.00 4,388.00 4,393.00 4,398.00 4,403.00 4,407.00 4,412.00 4,417.00 4,422.00 4,427.00 4,431.00 4,436.00 4,441.00 4,446.00 4,450.00 4,455.00 4,460.00 4,465.00 4,470.00 4,474.00 4,479.00 4,484.00 4,489.00 4,493.00 4,498.00 4,503.00 4,508.00 4,513.00 4,517.00 4,522.00

4,838.00 4,843.00 4,848.00 4,854.00 4,859.00 4,864.00 4,870.00 4,875.00 4,880.00 4,886.00 4,891.00 4,896.00 4,902.00 4,907.00 4,912.00 4,918.00 4,923.00 4,928.00 4,934.00 4,939.00 4,944.00 4,950.00 4,955.00 4,960.00 4,966.00 4,971.00 4,976.00 4,982.00 4,987.00 4,993.00 4,998.00 5,003.00 5,009.00 5,014.00 5,019.00 5,025.00 5,030.00 5,035.00 5,041.00 5,046.00 5,051.00

5,321.00 5,327.00 5,333.00 5,339.00 5,345.00 5,351.00 5,357.00 5,362.00 5,368.00 5,374.00 5,380.00 5,386.00 5,392.00 5,398.00 5,404.00 5,410.00 5,415.00 5,421.00 5,427.00 5,433.00 5,439.00 5,445.00 5,451.00 5,457.00 5,462.00 5,468.00 5,474.00 5,480.00 5,486.00 5,492.00 5,498.00 5,504.00 5,509.00 5,515.00 5,521.00 5,527.00 5,533.00 5,539.00 5,545.00 5,551.00 5,556.00

5,784.00 5,791.00 5,797.00 5,803.00 5,810.00 5,816.00 5,823.00 5,829.00 5,835.00 5,842.00 5,848.00 5,855.00 5,861.00 5,867.00 5,874.00 5,880.00 5,887.00 5,893.00 5,899.00 5,906.00 5,912.00 5,918.00 5,925.00 5,931.00 5,938.00 5,944.00 5,950.00 5,957.00 5,963.00 5,970.00 5,976.00 5,982.00 5,989.00 5,995.00 6,001.00 6,008.00 6,014.00 6,021.00 6,027.00 6,033.00 6,040.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3161

29,600.00 29,650.00 29,700.00 29,750.00 29,800.00 29,850.00 29,900.00 29,950.00 30,000.00 30,050.00 30,100.00 30,150.00 30,200.00 30,250.00 30,300.00 30,350.00 30,400.00 30,450.00 30,500.00 30,550.00 30,600.00 30,650.00 30,700.00 30,750.00 30,800.00 30,850.00 30,900.00 30,950.00 31,000.00 31,050.00 31,100.00 31,150.00 31,200.00 31,250.00 31,300.00 31,350.00 31,400.00 31,450.00 31,500.00 31,550.00 31,600.00

2,607.00 2,610.00 2,613.00 2,616.00 2,619.00 2,622.00 2,625.00 2,628.00 2,631.00 2,634.00 2,637.00 2,640.00 2,643.00 2,646.00 2,649.00 2,652.00 2,655.00 2,658.00 2,660.00 2,663.00 2,666.00 2,669.00 2,672.00 2,675.00 2,678.00 2,681.00 2,684.00 2,687.00 2,690.00 2,693.00 2,696.00 2,699.00 2,702.00 2,705.00 2,708.00 2,711.00 2,714.00 2,717.00 2,720.00 2,723.00 2,726.00

3,857.00 3,861.00 3,865.00 3,869.00 3,874.00 3,878.00 3,882.00 3,886.00 3,891.00 3,895.00 3,899.00 3,903.00 3,907.00 3,912.00 3,916.00 3,920.00 3,924.00 3,929.00 3,933.00 3,937.00 3,941.00 3,946.00 3,950.00 3,954.00 3,958.00 3,962.00 3,967.00 3,971.00 3,975.00 3,979.00 3,984.00 3,988.00 3,992.00 3,996.00 4,000.00 4,005.00 4,009.00 4,013.00 4,017.00 4,022.00 4,026.00

4,527.00 4,532.00 4,537.00 4,541.00 4,546.00 4,551.00 4,556.00 4,560.00 4,565.00 4,570.00 4,575.00 4,580.00 4,584.00 4,589.00 4,594.00 4,599.00 4,603.00 4,608.00 4,613.00 4,618.00 4,623.00 4,627.00 4,632.00 4,637.00 4,642.00 4,647.00 4,651.00 4,656.00 4,661.00 4,666.00 4,670.00 4,675.00 4,680.00 4,685.00 4,690.00 4,694.00 4,699.00 4,704.00 4,709.00 4,713.00 4,718.00

5,057.00 5,062.00 5,067.00 5,073.00 5,078.00 5,083.00 5,089.00 5,094.00 5,099.00 5,105.00 5,110.00 5,115.00 5,121.00 5,126.00 5,131.00 5,137.00 5,142.00 5,147.00 5,153.00 5,158.00 5,163.00 5,169.00 5,174.00 5,179.00 5,185.00 5,190.00 5,196.00 5,201.00 5,206.00 5,212.00 5,217.00 5,222.00 5,228.00 5,233.00 5,238.00 5,244.00 5,249.00 5,254.00 5,260.00 5,265.00 5,270.00

5,562.00 5,568.00 5,574.00 5,580.00 5,586.00 5,592.00 5,598.00 5,603.00 5,609.00 5,615.00 5,621.00 5,627.00 5,633.00 5,639.00 5,645.00 5,650.00 5,656.00 5,662.00 5,668.00 5,674.00 5,680.00 5,686.00 5,692.00 5,697.00 5,703.00 5,709.00 5,715.00 5,721.00 5,727.00 5,733.00 5,739.00 5,744.00 5,750.00 5,756.00 5,762.00 5,768.00 5,774.00 5,780.00 5,786.00 5,791.00 5,797.00

6,046.00 6,053.00 6,059.00 6,065.00 6,072.00 6,078.00 6,085.00 6,091.00 6,097.00 6,104.00 6,110.00 6,116.00 6,123.00 6,129.00 6,136.00 6,142.00 6,148.00 6,155.00 6,161.00 6,168.00 6,174.00 6,180.00 6,187.00 6,193.00 6,199.00 6,206.00 6,212.00 6,219.00 6,225.00 6,231.00 6,238.00 6,244.00 6,251.00 6,257.00 6,263.00 6,270.00 6,276.00 6,283.00 6,289.00 6,295.00 6,302.00

3162

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

31,650.00 31,700.00 31,750.00 31,800.00 31,850.00 31,900.00 31,950.00 32,000.00 32,050.00 32,100.00 32,150.00 32,200.00 32,250.00 32,300.00 32,350.00 32,400.00 32,450.00 32,500.00 32,550.00 32,600.00 32,650.00 32,700.00 32,750.00 32,800.00 32,850.00 32,900.00 32,950.00 33,000.00 33,050.00 33,100.00 33,150.00 33,200.00 33,250.00 33,300.00 33,350.00 33,400.00 33,450.00 33,500.00 33,550.00 33,600.00 33,650.00

2,728.00 2,731.00 2,734.00 2,737.00 2,740.00 2,743.00 2,746.00 2,749.00 2,752.00 2,755.00 2,758.00 2,761.00 2,764.00 2,767.00 2,770.00 2,773.00 2,776.00 2,779.00 2,782.00 2,785.00 2,788.00 2,791.00 2,793.00 2,796.00 2,799.00 2,802.00 2,805.00 2,808.00 2,811.00 2,814.00 2,817.00 2,820.00 2,823.00 2,826.00 2,829.00 2,832.00 2,835.00 2,838.00 2,841.00 2,844.00 2,847.00

4,030.00 4,034.00 4,038.00 4,043.00 4,047.00 4,051.00 4,055.00 4,060.00 4,064.00 4,068.00 4,072.00 4,077.00 4,081.00 4,085.00 4,089.00 4,093.00 4,098.00 4,102.00 4,106.00 4,110.00 4,115.00 4,119.00 4,123.00 4,127.00 4,131.00 4,136.00 4,140.00 4,144.00 4,148.00 4,153.00 4,157.00 4,161.00 4,165.00 4,169.00 4,174.00 4,178.00 4,182.00 4,186.00 4,191.00 4,195.00 4,199.00

4,723.00 4,728.00 4,733.00 4,737.00 4,742.00 4,747.00 4,752.00 4,757.00 4,761.00 4,766.00 4,771.00 4,776.00 4,780.00 4,785.00 4,790.00 4,795.00 4,800.00 4,804.00 4,809.00 4,814.00 4,819.00 4,823.00 4,828.00 4,833.00 4,838.00 4,843.00 4,847.00 4,852.00 4,857.00 4,862.00 4,867.00 4,871.00 4,876.00 4,881.00 4,886.00 4,890.00 4,895.00 4,900.00 4,905.00 4,910.00 4,914.00

5,276.00 5,281.00 5,286.00 5,292.00 5,297.00 5,302.00 5,308.00 5,313.00 5,318.00 5,324.00 5,329.00 5,334.00 5,340.00 5,345.00 5,350.00 5,356.00 5,361.00 5,366.00 5,372.00 5,377.00 5,382.00 5,388.00 5,393.00 5,399.00 5,404.00 5,409.00 5,415.00 5,420.00 5,425.00 5,431.00 5,436.00 5,441.00 5,447.00 5,452.00 5,457.00 5,463.00 5,468.00 5,473.00 5,479.00 5,484.00 5,489.00

5,803.00 5,809.00 5,815.00 5,821.00 5,827.00 5,833.00 5,838.00 5,844.00 5,850.00 5,856.00 5,862.00 5,868.00 5,874.00 5,880.00 5,885.00 5,891.00 5,897.00 5,903.00 5,909.00 5,915.00 5,921.00 5,927.00 5,932.00 5,938.00 5,944.00 5,950.00 5,956.00 5,962.00 5,968.00 5,974.00 5,979.00 5,985.00 5,991.00 5,997.00 6,003.00 6,009.00 6,015.00 6,021.00 6,026.00 6,032.00 6,038.00

6,308.00 6,314.00 6,321.00 6,327.00 6,334.00 6,340.00 6,346.00 6,353.00 6,359.00 6,366.00 6,372.00 6,378.00 6,385.00 6,391.00 6,398.00 6,404.00 6,410.00 6,417.00 6,423.00 6,429.00 6,436.00 6,442.00 6,449.00 6,455.00 6,461.00 6,468.00 6,474.00 6,481.00 6,487.00 6,493.00 6,500.00 6,506.00 6,512.00 6,519.00 6,525.00 6,532.00 6,538.00 6,544.00 6,551.00 6,557.00 6,564.00

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

3163

33,700.00 33,750.00 33,800.00 33,850.00 33,900.00 33,950.00 34,000.00 34,050.00 34,100.00 34,150.00 34,200.00 34,250.00 34,300.00 34,350.00 34,400.00 34,450.00 34,500.00 34,550.00 34,600.00 34,650.00 34,700.00 34,750.00 34,800.00 34,850.00 34,900.00 34,950.00 35,000.00 35,050.00 35,100.00 35,150.00 35,200.00 35,250.00 35,300.00 35,350.00 35,400.00 35,450.00 35,500.00 35,550.00 35,600.00 35,650.00 35,700.00

2,850.00 2,853.00 2,856.00 2,858.00 2,861.00 2,864.00 2,867.00 2,870.00 2,873.00 2,876.00 2,879.00 2,882.00 2,885.00 2,888.00 2,891.00 2,894.00 2,897.00 2,900.00 2,903.00 2,906.00 2,909.00 2,912.00 2,915.00 2,918.00 2,921.00 2,923.00 2,926.00 2,929.00 2,932.00 2,935.00 2,938.00 2,941.00 2,944.00 2,947.00 2,950.00 2,953.00 2,956.00 2,959.00 2,962.00 2,965.00 2,968.00

4,203.00 4,208.00 4,212.00 4,216.00 4,220.00 4,224.00 4,229.00 4,233.00 4,237.00 4,241.00 4,246.00 4,250.00 4,254.00 4,258.00 4,262.00 4,267.00 4,271.00 4,275.00 4,279.00 4,284.00 4,288.00 4,292.00 4,296.00 4,301.00 4,305.00 4,309.00 4,313.00 4,317.00 4,322.00 4,326.00 4,330.00 4,334.00 4,339.00 4,343.00 4,347.00 4,351.00 4,355.00 4,360.00 4,364.00 4,368.00 4,372.00

4,919.00 4,924.00 4,929.00 4,933.00 4,938.00 4,943.00 4,948.00 4,953.00 4,957.00 4,962.00 4,967.00 4,972.00 4,977.00 4,981.00 4,986.00 4,991.00 4,996.00 5,000.00 5,005.00 5,010.00 5,015.00 5,020.00 5,024.00 5,029.00 5,034.00 5,039.00 5,043.00 5,048.00 5,053.00 5,058.00 5,063.00 5,067.00 5,072.00 5,077.00 5,082.00 5,087.00 5,091.00 5,096.00 5,101.00 5,106.00 5,110.00

5,495.00 5,500.00 5,505.00 5,511.00 5,516.00 5,521.00 5,527.00 5,532.00 5,537.00 5,543.00 5,548.00 5,553.00 5,559.00 5,564.00 5,569.00 5,575.00 5,580.00 5,585.00 5,591.00 5,596.00 5,602.00 5,607.00 5,612.00 5,618.00 5,623.00 5,628.00 5,634.00 5,639.00 5,644.00 5,650.00 5,655.00 5,660.00 5,666.00 5,671.00 5,676.00 5,682.00 5,687.00 5,692.00 5,698.00 5,703.00 5,708.00

6,044.00 6,050.00 6,056.00 6,062.00 6,068.00 6,074.00 6,079.00 6,085.00 6,091.00 6,097.00 6,103.00 6,109.00 6,115.00 6,121.00 6,126.00 6,132.00 6,138.00 6,144.00 6,150.00 6,156.00 6,162.00 6,168.00 6,173.00 6,179.00 6,185.00 6,191.00 6,197.00 6,203.00 6,209.00 6,215.00 6,220.00 6,226.00 6,232.00 6,238.00 6,244.00 6,250.00 6,256.00 6,262.00 6,267.00 6,273.00 6,279.00

6,570.00 6,576.00 6,583.00 6,589.00 6,596.00 6,602.00 6,608.00 6,615.00 6,621.00 6,627.00 6,634.00 6,640.00 6,647.00 6,653.00 6,659.00 6,666.00 6,672.00 6,679.00 6,685.00 6,691.00 6,698.00 6,704.00 6,710.00 6,717.00 6,723.00 6,730.00 6,736.00 6,742.00 6,749.00 6,755.00 6,762.00 6,768.00 6,774.00 6,781.00 6,787.00 6,794.00 6,800.00 6,806.00 6,813.00 6,819.00 6,825.00

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35,750.00 35,800.00 35,850.00 35,900.00 35,950.00 36,000.00 36,050.00 36,100.00 36,150.00 36,200.00 36,250.00 36,300.00 36,350.00 36,400.00 36,450.00 36,500.00 36,550.00 36,600.00 36,650.00 36,700.00 36,750.00 36,800.00 36,850.00 36,900.00 36,950.00 37,000.00 37,050.00 37,100.00 37,150.00 37,200.00 37,250.00 37,300.00 37,350.00 37,400.00 37,450.00 37,500.00 37,550.00 37,600.00 37,650.00 37,700.00 37,750.00

2,971.00 2,974.00 2,977.00 2,980.00 2,983.00 2,986.00 2,988.00 2,991.00 2,994.00 2,997.00 3,000.00 3,003.00 3,006.00 3,009.00 3,012.00 3,015.00 3,018.00 3,021.00 3,024.00 3,027.00 3,030.00 3,033.00 3,036.00 3,039.00 3,042.00 3,045.00 3,048.00 3,051.00 3,053.00 3,056.00 3,059.00 3,062.00 3,065.00 3,068.00 3,071.00 3,074.00 3,077.00 3,080.00 3,083.00 3,086.00 3,089.00

4,377.00 4,381.00 4,385.00 4,389.00 4,393.00 4,398.00 4,402.00 4,406.00 4,410.00 4,415.00 4,419.00 4,423.00 4,427.00 4,432.00 4,436.00 4,440.00 4,444.00 4,448.00 4,453.00 4,457.00 4,461.00 4,465.00 4,470.00 4,474.00 4,478.00 4,482.00 4,486.00 4,491.00 4,495.00 4,499.00 4,503.00 4,508.00 4,512.00 4,516.00 4,520.00 4,525.00 4,529.00 4,533.00 4,537.00 4,541.00 4,546.00

5,115.00 5,120.00 5,125.00 5,130.00 5,134.00 5,139.00 5,144.00 5,149.00 5,153.00 5,158.00 5,163.00 5,168.00 5,173.00 5,177.00 5,182.00 5,187.00 5,192.00 5,197.00 5,201.00 5,206.00 5,211.00 5,216.00 5,220.00 5,225.00 5,230.00 5,235.00 5,240.00 5,244.00 5,249.00 5,254.00 5,259.00 5,263.00 5,268.00 5,273.00 5,278.00 5,283.00 5,287.00 5,292.00 5,297.00 5,302.00 5,307.00

5,714.00 5,719.00 5,724.00 5,730.00 5,735.00 5,740.00 5,746.00 5,751.00 5,756.00 5,762.00 5,767.00 5,772.00 5,778.00 5,783.00 5,788.00 5,794.00 5,799.00 5,804.00 5,810.00 5,815.00 5,821.00 5,826.00 5,831.00 5,837.00 5,842.00 5,847.00 5,853.00 5,858.00 5,863.00 5,869.00 5,874.00 5,879.00 5,885.00 5,890.00 5,895.00 5,901.00 5,906.00 5,911.00 5,917.00 5,922.00 5,927.00

6,285.00 6,291.00 6,297.00 6,303.00 6,309.00 6,314.00 6,320.00 6,326.00 6,332.00 6,338.00 6,344.00 6,350.00 6,356.00 6,361.00 6,367.00 6,373.00 6,379.00 6,385.00 6,391.00 6,397.00 6,403.00 6,408.00 6,414.00 6,420.00 6,426.00 6,432.00 6,438.00 6,444.00 6,450.00 6,455.00 6,461.00 6,467.00 6,473.00 6,479.00 6,485.00 6,491.00 6,497.00 6,502.00 6,508.00 6,514.00 6,520.00

6,832.00 6,838.00 6,845.00 6,851.00 6,857.00 6,864.00 6,870.00 6,877.00 6,883.00 6,889.00 6,896.00 6,902.00 6,909.00 6,915.00 6,921.00 6,928.00 6,934.00 6,940.00 6,947.00 6,953.00 6,960.00 6,966.00 6,972.00 6,979.00 6,985.00 6,992.00 6,998.00 7,004.00 7,011.00 7,017.00 7,023.00 7,030.00 7,036.00 7,043.00 7,049.00 7,055.00 7,062.00 7,068.00 7,075.00 7,081.00 7,087.00

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37,800.00 37,850.00 37,900.00 37,950.00 38,000.00 38,050.00 38,100.00 38,150.00 38,200.00 38,250.00 38,300.00 38,350.00 38,400.00 38,450.00 38,500.00 38,550.00 38,600.00 38,650.00 38,700.00 38,750.00 38,800.00 38,850.00 38,900.00 38,950.00 39,000.00 39,050.00 39,100.00 39,150.00 39,200.00 39,250.00 39,300.00 39,350.00 39,400.00 39,450.00 39,500.00 39,550.00 39,600.00 39,650.00 39,700.00 39,750.00 39,800.00

3,092.00 3,095.00 3,098.00 3,101.00 3,104.00 3,107.00 3,110.00 3,113.00 3,116.00 3,118.00 3,121.00 3,124.00 3,127.00 3,130.00 3,133.00 3,136.00 3,139.00 3,142.00 3,145.00 3,148.00 3,151.00 3,154.00 3,157.00 3,160.00 3,163.00 3,166.00 3,169.00 3,172.00 3,175.00 3,178.00 3,181.00 3,184.00 3,186.00 3,189.00 3,192.00 3,195.00 3,198.00 3,201.00 3,204.00 3,207.00 3,210.00

4,550.00 4,554.00 4,558.00 4,563.00 4,567.00 4,571.00 4,575.00 4,579.00 4,584.00 4,588.00 4,592.00 4,596.00 4,601.00 4,605.00 4,609.00 4,613.00 4,617.00 4,622.00 4,626.00 4,630.00 4,634.00 4,639.00 4,643.00 4,647.00 4,651.00 4,656.00 4,660.00 4,664.00 4,668.00 4,672.00 4,677.00 4,681.00 4,685.00 4,689.00 4,694.00 4,698.00 4,702.00 4,706.00 4,710.00 4,715.00 4,719.00

5,311.00 5,316.00 5,321.00 5,326.00 5,330.00 5,335.00 5,340.00 5,345.00 5,350.00 5,354.00 5,359.00 5,364.00 5,369.00 5,373.00 5,378.00 5,383.00 5,388.00 5,393.00 5,397.00 5,402.00 5,407.00 5,412.00 5,416.00 5,421.00 5,426.00 5,431.00 5,436.00 5,440.00 5,445.00 5,450.00 5,455.00 5,460.00 5,464.00 5,469.00 5,474.00 5,479.00 5,483.00 5,488.00 5,493.00 5,498.00 5,503.00

5,933.00 5,938.00 5,943.00 5,949.00 5,954.00 5,959.00 5,965.00 5,970.00 5,975.00 5,981.00 5,986.00 5,991.00 5,997.00 6,002.00 6,007.00 6,013.00 6,018.00 6,024.00 6,029.00 6,034.00 6,040.00 6,045.00 6,050.00 6,056.00 6,061.00 6,066.00 6,072.00 6,077.00 6,082.00 6,088.00 6,093.00 6,098.00 6,104.00 6,109.00 6,114.00 6,120.00 6,125.00 6,130.00 6,136.00 6,141.00 6,146.00

6,526.00 6,532.00 6,538.00 6,544.00 6,549.00 6,555.00 6,561.00 6,567.00 6,573.00 6,579.00 6,585.00 6,591.00 6,596.00 6,602.00 6,608.00 6,614.00 6,620.00 6,626.00 6,632.00 6,638.00 6,643.00 6,649.00 6,655.00 6,661.00 6,667.00 6,673.00 6,679.00 6,685.00 6,691.00 6,696.00 6,702.00 6,708.00 6,714.00 6,720.00 6,726.00 6,732.00 6,738.00 6,743.00 6,749.00 6,755.00 6,761.00

7,094.00 7,100.00 7,107.00 7,113.00 7,119.00 7,126.00 7,132.00 7,138.00 7,145.00 7,151.00 7,158.00 7,164.00 7,170.00 7,177.00 7,183.00 7,190.00 7,196.00 7,202.00 7,209.00 7,215.00 7,221.00 7,228.00 7,234.00 7,241.00 7,247.00 7,253.00 7,260.00 7,266.00 7,273.00 7,279.00 7,285.00 7,292.00 7,298.00 7,305.00 7,311.00 7,317.00 7,324.00 7,330.00 7,336.00 7,343.00 7,349.00

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39,850.00 3,213.00 4,723.00 5,507.00 6,152.00 6,767.00 7,356.00

39,900.00 3,216.00 4,727.00 5,512.00 6,157.00 6,773.00 7,362.00

39,950.00 3,219.00 4,732.00 5,517.00 6,162.00 6,779.00 7,368.00

40,000.00 3,222.00 4,736.00 5,522.00 6,168.00 6,785.00 7,375.00

(p) Low-income Adjustment Table.

Parent's

1 Child 2 Children 3 Children 4 Children 5 Children 6 Children

Individual

Monthly

Adjusted Gross

Income

At or Below 19% of 24% of 25% of 26% of 27% of 28% of

1500

income income income income income income

$ 1,550.00 $ 295.00 $ 372.00 $ 388.00 $ 403.00 $ 419.00 $ 434.00

1,600.00 304.00 389.00 408.00 427.00 444.00 462.00

1,650.00 314.00 405.00 429.00 450.00 470.00 490.00

1,700.00 323.00 422.00 450.00 474.00 496.00 518.00

1,750.00 333.00 439.00 471.00 497.00 522.00 546.00

1,800.00 342.00 456.00 492.00 521.00 548.00 574.00

1,850.00 352.00 472.00 513.00 544.00 574.00 601.00

1,900.00 361.00 489.00 534.00 568.00 599.00 629.00

1,950.00 371.00 506.00 555.00 591.00 625.00 657.00

2,000.00 381.00 522.00 576.00 615.00 651.00 685.00

2,050.00 390.00 539.00 597.00 638.00 677.00 713.00

2,100.00 400.00 556.00 618.00 662.00 703.00 741.00

2,150.00 409.00 573.00 639.00 685.00 729.00 769.00

2,200.00 419.00 589.00 660.00 709.00 754.00 797.00

2,250.00 428.00 606.00 681.00 732.00 780.00 825.00

2,300.00 438.00 623.00 702.00 756.00 806.00 853.00

2,350.00 448.00 639.00 723.00 779.00 832.00 881.00

2,400.00 457.00 656.00 744.00 803.00 858.00 909.00

2,450.00 467.00 673.00 765.00 826.00 884.00 936.00

2,500.00

690.00 786.00 850.00 910.00 964.00

2,550.00

706.00 807.00 873.00 935.00 992.00

2,600.00

723.00 828.00 897.00 961.00 1,020.00

2,650.00

740.00 848.00 920.00 987.00 1,048.00

2,700.00

756.00 869.00 944.00 1,013.00 1,076.00

2,750.00

773.00 890.00 967.00 1,039.00 1,104.00

2,800.00

790.00 911.00 991.00 1,065.00 1,132.00

2,850.00

807.00 932.00 1,014.00 1,090.00 1,160.00

2,900.00

823.00 953.00 1,038.00 1,116.00 1,188.00

2,950.00

840.00 974.00 1,061.00 1,142.00 1,216.00

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3,000.00 3,050.00 3,100.00 3,150.00 3,200.00 3,250.00 3,300.00 3,350.00 3,400.00 3,450.00 3,500.00 3,550.00 3,600.00 3,650.00 3,700.00 3,750.00 3,800.00 3,850.00 3,900.00 3,950.00

995.00 1,016.00 1,037.00 1,058.00 1,079.00 1,100.00 1,121.00 1,142.00

1,085.00 1,108.00 1,132.00 1,155.00 1,179.00 1,202.00 1,226.00 1,249.00 1,273.00 1,296.00 1,320.00 1,343.00

1,168.00 1,194.00 1,220.00 1,245.00 1,271.00 1,297.00 1,323.00 1,349.00 1,375.00 1,401.00 1,426.00 1,452.00 1,478.00 1,504.00 1,530.00 1,556.00

1,243.00 1,271.00 1,299.00 1,327.00 1,355.00 1,383.00 1,411.00 1,439.00 1,467.00 1,495.00 1,523.00 1,550.00 1,578.00 1,606.00 1,634.00 1,662.00 1,690.00 1,718.00 1,746.00 1,774.00

SECTION 2. (a) The basic child support obligation table set forth in subsection (o) of Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024. (b) The low-income adjustment set forth in subsection (i.1) of Section 1 of this Act, the low-income adjustment table set forth in subsection (p) of Section 1 of this Act, and the parenting time adjustment provisions set forth in subsection (g) of Section 1 of this Act shall become effective January 1, 2026. (c) In the interim time between the effective date of subsection (a) of this section and the effective date of subsection (b) of this section, the low income deviation and parenting time deviation in use as of January 1, 2024, shall continue to be utilized during this time.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 508. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Robertson of the 29th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for duties of the Administrative Office of the Courts relative to accessibility of certain personal information of state and federal judges, justices, and spouses thereof; to amend Code Section 36-32-40 of the O.C.GA., relating to creation of Council of Municipal Court Judges, membership and organization, purpose, expenses, contracts, assistance to

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council, and members not ineligible to hold office of judge, so as to require submission of certain information to the Council of Magistrate Court Judges; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for duties of the Administrative Office of the Courts relative to accessibility of certain personal information of state and federal judges, justices, and spouses thereof; to provide for establishment and maintenance of a data base, training, and sharing of information for purposes of restricting public access to certain personal information of state and federal judges, justices, and spouses thereof; to prohibit the display or sharing of certain personal information in certain instances; to provide for an action and remedy; to require the submission of certain information to The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia, The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia, The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia, and the Council of Juvenile Court Judges; to provide for submission of information by such councils to the Administration Office of the Courts; to provide for definitions; to amend Code Section 36-32-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of Council of Municipal Court Judges, membership and organization, purpose, expenses, contracts, assistance to council, and members not ineligible to hold office of judge, so as to require submission of certain information to the Council of Magistrate Court Judges; to provide for submission of information by such council to the Administration Office of the Courts; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended in Chapter 5, relating to administration of courts of record generally, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 8
15-5-110. As used in this article, the term:

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(1) 'Personally identifiable information' means any phone number or address affirmatively identified by a protected person for inclusion in the data base established and maintained pursuant to Code Section 15-5-111. (2) 'Protected person' means any current or former:
(A) Elected or appointed judge or justice of this state and his or her spouse; (B) Elected or appointed judge of any county or municipality of this state and his or her spouse; and (C) Appointed judge or justice of the United States and his or her spouse. (3) 'Publicly available content' means any written or electronic document or record that provides information or that serves as a document or record maintained, controlled, or in the possession of a state or local government entity that may be obtained by any person from the internet or from such state or local government agency upon request whether free of charge or for a fee. (4) 'Public posting or display' means to communicate information or otherwise make information available to the general public. (5) 'State or local government entity' means any: (A) Agency of the executive branch of this state; or (B) Any local governing authority of a county or municipality of this state.
15-5-111. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall:
(1) Establish a method for obtaining information from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts as necessary for purposes of this article; (2) Establish and maintain a data base of protected persons and personally identifiable information; (3) Develop and manage a process to regularly identify each state or local government entity that possesses personally identifiable information; (4) Establish a procedure for protected persons to submit phone numbers and addresses for inclusion in a data base as personally identifiable information to be restricted from publicly available content and public posting or display; and (5) Coordinate statewide training and information sharing related to security procedure and practices relative to the judicial branch of government.
15-5-112. (a) Within 30 days of receipt of written notice that a judge or justice of the United States, this state, or any county or municipality of this state has been elected or appointed, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide written notice to each state or local government entity determined by the Administrative Office of the Courts to possess personally identifiable information that directs such entity to restrict access to such personally identifiable information pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (b) Within 30 days of receipt of written notice that a judge or justice of the United States, this state, or any county or municipality of this state has resigned, retired, or been removed, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide written notice to each

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state or local government entity determined by the Administrative Office of the Courts to possess personally identifiable information that informs such entity that the restriction required pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section is no longer applicable. (c) Notwithstanding Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 to the contrary, within 30 days of receipt of written notice from the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, a state or local government entity that has received such notice shall restrict personally identifiable information from publicly available content and public posting or display unless such entity has:
(1) Obtained written consent from the protected person that his or her phone number and address may be made available to the general public; or (2) Received notice pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section that a judge or justice of the United States, this state, or any county or municipality thereof has resigned, retired, or been removed. (d) Any protected person may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any officer or employee of the state or local government entity in his or her individual capacity for failure to comply with subsection (c) of this Code section. Any relief granted by such action shall be limited to injunctive relief."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-6-34, relating to creation of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia, composition, purpose, expenses, and acceptance and publication of uniform standards, by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(e) Any person elected or appointed as a superior court judge shall provide written notification to The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia of such within 30 days of the date of the election or appointment. Any state court judge who resigns, retires, or is removed from office shall provide written notification to The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia of such within 30 days of the date on which he or she resigns, retires, or is removed from office. (f) The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia shall notify the Administrative Office of the Courts of any notification received pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section within 30 days of receipt of such notification."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-7-26, relating to The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia, by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(e) Any person elected or appointed as a state court judge shall provide written notification to The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia of such within 30 days of the date of the election or appointment. Any state court judge who resigns, retires, or is removed from office shall provide written notification to The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia of such within 30 days of the date on which he or she resigns, retires, or is removed from office.

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(f) The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia shall notify the Administrative Office of the Courts of any notification received pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section within 30 days of receipt of such notification."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-9-15, relating to Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia, by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(e) Any person elected or appointed as a probate court judge shall provide written notification to The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia of such within 30 days of the date of the election or appointment. Any probate court judge who resigns, retires, or is removed from office shall provide written notification to The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia of such within 30 days of the date on which he or she resigns, retires, or is removed from office. (f) The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia shall notify the Administrative Office of the Courts of any notification received pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section within 30 days of receipt of such notification."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-10-7, relating to Council of Magistrate Court Judges, by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(d) Any person elected or appointed as a magistrate court judge shall provide written notification to the council of such within 30 days of the date of the election or appointment. Any magistrate court judge who resigns, retires, or is removed from office shall provide written notification to the council of such within 30 days of the date on which he or she resigns, retires, or is removed from office. (e) The council shall notify the Administrative Office of the Courts of any notification received pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section within 30 days of receipt of such notification."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-11-58, relating to Council of Juvenile Court Judges, role, and director, by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(d) Any person elected or appointed as a juvenile court judge shall provide written notification to the Council of Juvenile Court Judges of such within 30 days of the date of the election or appointment. Any juvenile court judge who resigns, retires, or is removed from office shall provide written notification to the Council of Juvenile Court Judges of such within 30 days of the date on which he or she resigns, retires, or is removed from office. (e) The Council of Juvenile Court Judges shall notify the Administrative Office of the Courts of any notification received pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section within 30 days of receipt of such notification."

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SECTION 7. Code Section 36-32-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of Council of Municipal Court Judges, membership and organization, purpose, expenses, contracts, assistance to council, and members not ineligible to hold office of judge, is amended by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(g) Any person elected or appointed as a municipal court judge shall provide written notification to the council of such within 30 days of the date of the election or appointment. Any municipal court judge who resigns, retires, or is removed from office shall provide written notification to the council of such within 30 days of the date on which he or she resigns, retires, or is removed from office. (h) The council shall notify the Administrative Office of the Courts of any notification received pursuant to subsection (g) of this Code section within 30 days of receipt of such notification."

SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2025.

SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 366. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of the 19th, Dolezal of the 27th, Albers of the 56th, Still of the 48th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to revise provisions related to the adoption and contents of general appropriations bills; to revise provisions for certain economic analyses; to revise the legislative review of taxation; to provide a definition; to establish the Joint Committee on Taxation and Economic Development; to provide for membership, officers, meetings, authority, reports, cooperation, and expenses; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to revise provisions related to the adoption of general appropriations bills; to require the Governor's budget report to be provided to each member; to revise provisions for certain economic analyses; to revise the legislative review of taxation; to provide for annual meetings; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Tax Expenditures Transparency Act of 2024."
SECTION 2. Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, is amended by revising Code Section 28-5-4, relating to consideration of general appropriations bill, as follows:
"28-5-4. (a) The general appropriations bill shall be referred by the Speaker to the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives. In the event such bill is reported out of the Appropriations Committee as 'do pass by substitute' or 'do pass as amended,' neither the committee of the whole nor the House of Representatives shall consider the bill until at least 24 hours after the substitute or the amendments, as the case may be, have been printed and placed on the desk of each member. (b) The general appropriations bill, upon its first reading in the Senate, shall be referred by the President of the Senate to the Appropriations Committee of the Senate. In the event such bill is reported out of the Appropriations Committee as 'do pass by substitute' or 'do pass as amended,' neither the committee of the whole nor the Senate shall consider the bill until at least 24 hours after the substitute or the amendments, as the case may be, have been printed and placed on the desk of each member. (c) Upon receipt of the Governor's budget report as provided for in Code Section 45-1275, the House Budget and Research Office and Senate Budget and Evaluation Office shall make available to each member of such office's respective chamber the Governor's budget report, including:
(1) A list of all then-existing revenue sources; (2) The net amount of revenue expected to be generated by each such revenue source and available for appropriation by the General Assembly in the fiscal year; and (3) A summary of the tax expenditure review provided to the General Assembly as part of the Governor's budget report pursuant to paragraph (8) of Code Section 45-12-75. Such summary shall include, for each tax expenditure item, a brief description of the expenditure, the amount of tax revenue projected to be forgone in the fiscal year as a result of the expenditure, and a citation of the statutory or other legal authority for the expenditure."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 28-5-41.1, relating to economic analysis of certain tax benefits of law or proposed law and analysis on performance and outcomes of Code Section 33-1-25, as follows:
"28-5-41.1. (a) An economic analysis shall include, but not be limited to, a good faith estimate as a result of the law or proposed law, on an annual basis for five years thereafter, of the following, on both a direct and indirect basis:

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(1) Net change in state revenue; (2) Net change in state expenditures, which shall include, but not be limited to, costs of administering the bill; (3) Net change in economic activity; and (4) If applicable, any net change in public benefit. (b)(a)(1) Each year, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall cause the completion of at least 12 economic analyses pursuant to this Code section to be determined as follows:
(A) An analysis for any income tax credit or sales and use tax exemption that will sunset or be repealed by operation of law within two years from July 1 of the year during which the economic analyses are to be conducted and that have an expenditure of more than $20 million as reported in the most recent tax expenditure review, as provided for in paragraph (8) of Code Section 45-12-75. If more than 12 such credits or exemptions meet such criteria, then the first 12 that are set to sunset or be repealed shall be selected in chronological order; and (B) If the total number of analyses required by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is fewer than 12, On or before May 1 of each year, the chairperson of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the chairperson of the Senate Finance Committee may each request up to five one-half of the remaining number of economic analyses, which requests shall be transmitted to the Department of Audits and Accounts by April 15 of each year. In the event that the number of remaining economic analyses is an odd number, such number shall be increased by one, ensuring that each chairperson has an equal number of requests available. (2) The Department of Audits and Accounts shall post on its public website the list of analyses to be conducted each year and provide a mechanism for intended beneficiaries or representatives to provide information that may be beneficial to the analyses. The Department of Audits and Accounts shall share such information with the independent auditors conducting the relevant analysis, and the Department of Audits and Accounts and such independent auditors may use such information in such analysis. (3) The Department of Audits and Accounts shall contract with one or more independent auditors to complete all such analyses on or before December 1 November 15 of the year in which such analysis was required or requested. (4) Each such request economic analysis shall be limited to one existing provision of law or proposed law and shall specify one particular exemption, exclusion, or deduction from the base of a tax; credit against a tax; deferral of a tax; a rebate of taxes paid; tax abatement; or preferential tax rate to be analyzed. (b) An economic analysis conducted pursuant to this Code section shall include the following: (1) An analysis considering whether the provision is accomplishing its stated or implied purpose, intent, or goal; (2) A good faith estimate, on an annual basis for the following five years, of the net changes to state revenue, state expenditures, and economic activity. When appropriate, the net changes shall include direct, indirect, and induced impacts;

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(3) A comparison to similar provisions provided by other states; (4) An assessment of the extent to which modifying or terminating the provision would affect the beneficiaries and the state economy; (5) If possible, a description of the ancillary impacts of the business activity attributable to the provision, which may include, but not be limited to, those on public safety, education, and infrastructure; and (6) Any recommendations for improving the state's return on investment from the provision being studied. (c) Copies of each completed economic analysis shall be provided to the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office. (d) If a fiscal note is requested pursuant to Code Section 28-5-42 and a relevant economic analysis has been conducted within one year of such request, the Office of Planning and Budget may prepare a summary of such economic analysis and attach it with the requested fiscal note. (e) An economic analysis shall be conducted on the performance and outcomes of Code Section 33-1-25, which shall be completed by December 1, 2021."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Chapter 12, relating to legislative review of taxation, as follows:
"CHAPTER 12
28-12-1. On or before May 1, 2023, the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Committee on Finance shall jointly undertake a thorough review of any and all state tax credits, deductions, and exemptions. No later than December 1, 2023, said committees shall submit a report of their findings and recommendations to the presiding officers of their respective chambers. On or before January 31 of each year, the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee shall meet to review all economic analyses completed pursuant to Code Section 28-5-41.1 in the prior year."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks E Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye E Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz Y Sampson

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 125 VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

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SB 577. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Harrell of the 40th, Anderson of the 43rd and Davenport of the 44th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved February 14, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2401), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5059), so as to provide for landlords to remove personal property following execution of writs of possession within seven days of such execution; to authorize the marshal to remove such property after 14 days; to authorize the marshal to appoint exofficio assistants to the marshal; to provide for the collection of costs associated with such removal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 36th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 362

State Government; employee representation by a labor organization for employers to receive certain economic development incentives from the state; provide requirements (I&L-Wade-9th) Hodges-3rd

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

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By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was postponed until the next legislative day:
SB 362. By Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Still of the 48th, Summers of the 13th, Echols of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for requirements relative to employee representation by a labor organization for employers to receive certain economic development incentives from the state; to provide for definitions; to provide for a penalty; to provide for applicability; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the Rules were temporarily suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1500. By Representative Wilkerson of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, so as to adopt by reference a certain map to update the boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1501. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Hilton of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Roswell Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title and legislative findings; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for charges; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemptions and exemptions from levy and sale; to provide for supplemental powers; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1502. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, New of the 64th, Gullett of the 19th, Kelley of the 16th and Smith of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Paulding County Airport Authority, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3645), so as to revise the membership of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1503. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a joint airport authority for the City of Cartersville and Bartow County, Georgia, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2270), so as to provide for additional members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1504. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Mathiak of the 74th, Dickey of the 145th, Crowe of the 118th and Knight of the 134th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority, a new regional airport authority in and for the County of Spalding, the City of Griffin, the County of Butts, the County of Lamar, the County of Pike, and the County of Monroe; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

SB 73.

By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Hatchett of the 50th, Dugan of the 30th, Moore of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to telephone service, so as to provide for class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone

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solicitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for actions and damages against persons and entities on whose behalf such provisions were violated; to provide for and prohibit certain defenses in such actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Smith of the 18th moved that the House adhere to its insistence on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 73, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives Smith of the 18th, Wiedower of the 121st and Carpenter of the 4th.
Representative Dickey of the 145th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HR 1505. By Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Meeks of the 178th, Campbell of the 171st, Corbett of the 174th and Cannon of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Solar Facility Development; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Persinger of the 119th et al., Daniel of the 117th et al., Moore of the 91st, Cannon of the 58th et al., Hutchinson of the 106th, Wilkerson of the 38th et al., and Sharper of the 177th.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1506. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd, Mughal of the 105th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2024, as Trailblazing Women in Georgia Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1507. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Antonio Molina; and for other purposes.
HR 1508. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grace M. Lopez-Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 1509. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Thomas of the 65th, Jackson of the 128th, Roberts of the 52nd, Glaize of the 67th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ray Carter; and for other purposes.
HR 1510. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Scoggins of the 14th, Barrett of the 24th, Burns of the 159th and Stinson of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2024; and for other purposes.
HR 1511. By Representative Mathis of the 149th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caleb Darsey on winning the 2023 Class 1A/Division 1 Boys Individual State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1512. By Representative Mathis of the 149th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Bleckley County High School girls cross country team for winning the 2023 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 1513. By Representatives Houston of the 170th and Cannon of the 172nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie D. Batchelor; and for other purposes.

HR 1514. By Representative Mathis of the 149th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bleckley County High School Competition Cheerleading Program; and for other purposes.

HR 1515. By Representatives Houston of the 170th and Cannon of the 172nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Lois Musselwhite; and for other purposes.

Representative Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 32 SB 351

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Hawkins of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1360 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 505 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1416 Do Pass SB 157 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 517 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 373 SB 412 SB 502 SB 543

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

SB 374 SB 495 SB 503

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 33rd
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House stand in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

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The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Wednesday, March 20,2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Thirty-Seventh Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communications were received:

The State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State

I, Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that
the attached page numbered 1 of 1 is the aggregated results as shown on the certified returns for the Special Election Runoff held on March 12, 2024, for State House of Representatives, District 125, and the same appearing on the official record in this office.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-four and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brad Raffensperger Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State

Georgia Secretary of State Election Report
Special Election Official Results March 12, 2024

State Contest State House District 125

County COLUMBIA
MCDUFFIE

Choice
CJ Pearson (Rep) Gary Richardson (Rep) Votes For Seat in County: CJ Pearson (Rep) Gary Richardson (Rep) Votes For Seat in County:

Votes Vote %
2,361 40.48% 3,472 59.52%
5,833 228 33.93% 444 66.07%
672

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Total:

CJ Pearson (Rep) Gary Richardson (Rep) Total Voters For Seat:

2,589 39.80% 3,916 60.20%
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OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE

HOUSE DISTRICT 125 GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.

I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.

SO HELP ME GOD.

LOYALTY OATH

I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.

SO HELP ME GOD.

/s/ Gary Richardson 125 STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 20th day of March, 2024. /s/ Barry A. Fleming Judge, Columbia County Superior Court

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

Adesanya Adeyina

Clark, J Collins

Hawkins Henderson

Martin Martinez

Ridley, Jor Roberts

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Alexander Anderson Au Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D

Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Fleming Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett

Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, T Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton Mainor

Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Oliver Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Richardson Ridley, Jas

Romman Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Stoner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Williams, A Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Carson of the 46th, Cooper of the 45th, DeLoach of the 167th, Dempsey of the 13th, Evans of the 57th, Marin of the 96th, Olaleye of the 59th, Pirkle of the 169th, Thomas of the 65th, Thomas of the 21st, Washburn of the 144th, and Williams of the 37th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Darrell E. Hall, The Way Community Church, Conyers, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.

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The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1499. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Park of the 107th, Beverly of the 143rd, Roberts of the 52nd, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for a grant program to prevent maternal mortality by managing risk factors, conditions, and circumstances; to establish the Maternal Mortality Prevention Grant Program; to provide for the Department of Public Health to administer such program; to provide for grant criteria; to provide for certain services; to provide for an annual report; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.
HR 1502. By Representative Jones of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION urging the senior living industry to study and implement rent control measures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1503. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Cooper of the 45th, Roberts of the 52nd, Campbell of the 35th, Romman of the 97th and others:

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A RESOLUTION designating February of each year as Cholesterol Screening Awareness Month in the State of Georgia in order to raise awareness about the need for cholesterol screening; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

HR 1504. By Representatives Knight of the 134th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Bonner of the 73rd, Mathiak of the 74th, Camp of the 135th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Energy to ensure the feasibility of tankless water heaters; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

HR 1516. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th and Glaize of the 67th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Dominique Anthony Turner and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 1487 HB 1489 HB 1491 HB 1493 HB 1495 HB 1497 HB 1500 HB 1502 HB 1504 HR 1479 HR 1499 HR 1501

HB 1488 HB 1490 HB 1492 HB 1494 HB 1496 HB 1498 HB 1501 HB 1503 HR 1478 HR 1498 HR 1500 HR 1505

Representative Dickey of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 1498 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 145th
Chairman

Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1354 Do Pass SB 208 Do Pass

HR 1432 Do Pass SR 189 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1473 HB 1475 HB 1477 HB 1480 HB 1482 HB 1486

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1474 HB 1476 HB 1479 HB 1481 HB 1485

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 259 SB 420

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 414 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 433 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman

Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 110 SB 402 SB 547

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

Representative Collins of the 71st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 37 SB 371 SB 417

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 97 SB 406 SB 490

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 71st
Chairman

Representative Carson of the 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 105 SB 322

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 344 SB 496

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 37th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 328 SB 412
SB 424 SB 455
SB 464 SB 465 SB 493
SB 533

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; provisions; revise (Substitute)(Ret-Crowe-118th) Albers-56th Professions and Businesses; administrative and civil sanctions against charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents for certain violations; change provisions (RegI-Washburn-144th) Kennedy-18th West Georgia Judicial Circuit; create (Judy-Smith-138th) Robertson-29th Medical Assistance; provisions to comply with federal law; revise (Substitute)(Hth-Hawkins-27th) Strickland-17th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 46 0901S) School Supplies for Teachers Program; establish (Substitute) (Ed-Ballard-147th) Dixon-45th Homicide; the felony offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter; provide (Substitute)(JudyNC-Burchett-176th) Goodman-8th Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; additional penalties for registered sexual offenders; provide (Substitute)(JudyNC-Anderson-10th) Hatchett-50th Proceedings; jail-based competency restoration programs; provide (JudyNC-Smith-18th) Strickland-17th

Structured Rule

SB 340

Sales and Use Taxes; firearm safes and firearm safety devices; exempt (Substitute)(W&M-Campbell-171st) Kirkpatrick-32nd

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

HB 1443. By Representatives Holland of the 54th, Evans of the 57th, Silcox of the 53rd, Evans of the 89th, Bruce of the 61st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for operation of automated transit vehicle lane monitoring devices for the enforcement of traffic in transit vehicle lanes in the City of Atlanta; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

On the motion the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain

E Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis
DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T
Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas

N Sampson N Schofield E Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper N Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens N Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook
Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 91, nays 77.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1473. By Representative Stinson of the 150th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Fort Valley; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1474. By Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Holland of the 54th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th, Schofield of the 63rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1475. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Henderson of the 113th and Carter of the 93rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Covington, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4011), so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1476. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Cox of the 28th, Clark of the 100th, Jasperse of the 11th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Forsyth County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1477. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Henderson of the 113th and Carter of the 93rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Oxford, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1479. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Ware County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1480. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 47th, Thomas of the 65th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 10, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3591), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4203), so as to

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provide for salaries for the members of such board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1481. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Schofield of the 63rd, Holland of the 54th, Evans of the 57th, Evans of the 89th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of homesteads in certain designated zip codes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1482. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Jackson of the 165th and Westbrook of the 163rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Chatham County, approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2835), so as to repeal such Act and all amendatory Acts thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1485. By Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Tran of the 80th, Taylor of the 92nd, Barnes of the 86th, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 4256), so as to revise provisions related to changes in

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boundaries of the DeKalb County School District following certain annexations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1486. By Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Tran of the 80th, Barnes of the 86th, Draper of the 90th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J

E Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis
DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye N Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Sampson Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade
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Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Powell Y Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook
Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N
Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 163, nays 6.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 571. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3733), so as to revise the powers of the mayor; to restate provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for a council-manager form of government; to provide for the selection, qualifications, and duties of the city manager; to update and restate provisions related to the administration of the city government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 572. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Morgan County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 573. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Morgan County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 574. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Cowsert of the 46th and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia to be known as the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, approved March 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 152), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 1217), so as to authorize the counties that make up said judicial circuit to provide additional investigators to the district attorney; to provide for appointment and qualifications of such investigators; to provide for the powers of such investigators; to provide that such investigators shall serve at the pleasure of the district attorney; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 441. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Hawkins of the 27th, Hatchett of the 155th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Mathis of the 149th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, so as to authorize and regulate teledentistry in this state by licensed dentists pursuant to permits issued by the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 502. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Dempsey of the 13th and Newton of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act," so as to revise a definition; to revise a provision relating to requirements for applicants for assistant laser practitioner licenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 873. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Smith of the 18th, Burchett of the 176th, Reeves of the 99th, Leverett of the 123rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to create juvenile treatment court divisions; to provide alternative adjudication to the traditional judicial system; to provide definitions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of juvenile treatment court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 991. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Hatchett of the 155th, Beverly of the 143rd, Parrish of the 158th, Newton of the 127th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6C of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Hospital Medicaid Financing Program, so as to extend the sunset provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 997. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Hitchens of the 161st, Prince of the 132nd and Powell of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disqualification from driving and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, so as to require disqualification to operate a commercial motor vehicle upon receipt of notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of a positive drug test, an adulterated or substituted drug test, or a report of a refusal to submit to such test; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1028. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Cooper of the 45th, Dempsey of the 13th, Hilton of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to repeal the requirement of screening of public school children for scoliosis; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise the state health officer's authorization to issue standing orders; to repeal provisions relating to the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program; to revise a definition; to repeal provisions relating to a pilot program for preexposure prophylaxis drug assistance or services; to repeal provisions relating to control of mass gatherings; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to repeal a provision requiring the Department of Public Health to inspect

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facilities; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1041. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Petrea of the 166th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Jackson of the 165th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-7-55 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority, membership, and powers, so as to increase the maximum amount of bonded indebtedness of the authority; to authorize the authority to condemn public property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1280. By Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Reese of the 140th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1086), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6629), so as to revise how vacancies on said board are filled; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1298. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Burchett of the 176th and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Brooks County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1372. By Representatives Smith of the 138th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Pine Mountain; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1373. By Representatives Rhodes of the 124th and Crowe of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3619), so as to revise provisions relating to the compensation of the

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chairperson and commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1400. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Damascus; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1401. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Blakely; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for conflict of interest and holding other offices; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1411. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Screven, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2203), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2114), and an Act approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3949), so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to revise meeting dates for the city council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1422. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Chastain of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Dawson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain senior citizens; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1423. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Chastain of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide homestead exemptions from Dawson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1441. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Appling County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 100 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1442. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Darien, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1445. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Thomasville, approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5051), as amended, so as to reapportion the board of education election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1449. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Smith of the 18th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Smith of the 70th and New of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3869), so as to revise provisions regarding ineligibility of former elected officials to hold offices or employment or transact certain business with the city within a year of leaving office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 779. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th and New of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Paulding County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2381), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4151), so as to revise provisions related to filling vacancies on the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 827. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Dickey of the 145th, Pirkle of the 169th, Leverett of the 123rd, Hagan of the 156th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-8-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock theft, so as to provide for increased penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1033. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Smith of the 18th, Anderson of the 10th, Williamson of the 112th, Huddleston of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so as to provide for protections for utility workers; to provide for a definition; to provide for enhanced penalties for simple assault, aggravated assault, simple battery, and aggravated battery committed upon utility workers in certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1455. By Representative Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of St. Mary's ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 50. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Dixon of the 45th, Still of the 48th, Echols of the 49th, Payne of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that local boards of education which operate a school with grades nine through 12 may provide instruction in lifeguarding and aquatic safety; to provide for Carnegie unit curriculum credits; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 337. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal aides-de-camp, appointments, commissions, length of service, and duties, so as to authorize the Governor to appoint honorary Georgia Colonels for life; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 352. By Senators Anderson of the 24th, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicle equipment and inspection, so as to provide for standards for the alteration and operation of motor vehicles with modified suspension systems; to revise definitions; to prohibit the operation of a motor

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vehicle with broken suspension system springs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 571. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3733), so as to revise the powers of the mayor; to restate provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for a council-manager form of government; to provide for the selection, qualifications, and duties of the city manager; to update and restate provisions related to the administration of the city government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 572. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Morgan County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 573. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Morgan County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 574. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Cowsert of the 46th and Anderson of the 43rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia to be known as the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, approved March 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 152), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 1217), so as to authorize the counties that make up said judicial circuit to provide additional investigators to the district attorney; to provide for appointment and qualifications of such investigators; to provide for the powers of such investigators; to provide that such investigators shall serve at the pleasure of the district attorney; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 577. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Harrell of the 40th, Anderson of the 43rd and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved February 14, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2401), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5059), so as to provide for landlords to remove personal property following execution of writs of possession within seven days of such execution; to authorize the marshal to remove such property after 14 days; to authorize the marshal to appoint ex-officio assistants to the marshal; to provide for the collection of costs associated with such removal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Barnes of the 86th et al., Dickey of the 145th, Meeks of the 178th, Beverly of the 143rd et al., Campbell of the 35th et al., Marin of the 96th et al., Burnough of the 77th et al., Lim of the 98th, Cannon of the 58th, McClain of the 109th et al., Holly of the 116th et al., Chastain of the 7th, Mathis of the 149th, Daniel of the 117th et al., Hagan of the 156th et al., Jenkins of the 136th et al., and Houston of the 170th.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Retirement:
SB 322. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Gooch of the 51st, Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th and Summers of the 13th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide for an increase in dues; to provide for an increase in the sum to be paid for purchasing prior service credit; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:
SB 349. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Albers of the 56th, Esteves of the 6th, Echols of the 49th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise provisions related to the setting of millage rates; to limit the application of the freezing of the assessed value as a result of an appeal; to limit the application of a temporary reduction in the taxes owed when a taxpayer appeals to superior court and does not participate in the settlement conference; to provide for a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead is more than 3 percent from the adjusted base year value of such homestead; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
SB 425. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Albers of the 56th, Gooch of the 51st, Summers of the 13th and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of the practice of law and general provisions regarding notaries public, respectively, so as to provide for the modernization of certain legal, notarial, and court services using electronic means; to provide for criminal penalties and civil liability, including compensatory and other damages; to provide for class action lawsuits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Regulated Industries:

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SB 502. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Hatchett of the 50th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit state agencies from contracting for advertising or marketing services with certain companies or from supporting certain companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 328. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement and pensions, so as to revise many provisions of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; to revise provisions related to eligibility and fulltime employment; to revise provisions related to the appointment, terms of office, and duties of the board of trustees; to provide for related matters; to provide for conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to revise many provisions of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; to revise provisions related to eligibility and full-time employment; to revise provisions related to the appointment, terms of office, and duties of the board of trustees; to change the title for the secretary-treasurer to executive director; to increase monthly dues; to revise procedures for delinquent dues; to change certain aspects for purchases of creditable service; to change payments from monthly to annual; to allow benefits prior to termination of employment; to revise benefit calculations; to provide for the refund of contributions; to provide for related matters; to provide for conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, is amended by revising Chapter 17, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, as follows:
"CHAPTER 17 ARTICLE 1
47-17-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. (1.1) 'Creditable service' means approved prior service plus membership service. (1.2) 'Full time' means regularly working a minimum of 30 hours per week or 120 hours per 28 day period for a law enforcement unit or communications center. (2) 'Fund' means the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. (3) 'Income' means any and all income received by a peace officer for services rendered, whether such income is in the form of salary, fees, subsistence allowance or other type of allowance, or any combination thereof. (4) 'Member' means a member of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. (4.1) 'Membership service' means service which is rendered by an employee while he or she is a member of the fund and for which credit is allowable under this chapter. (5) 'Peace officer' means:
(A) Any person who is employed full time by an enforcement unit or communications center, agency, or department of the state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision thereof, recognized by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, who is required by the terms of such person's employment to comply with the requirements of the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act' contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35, and who has satisfactorily completed one or more of the following basic training courses approved by the POST Council:
(i) Law enforcement; (ii) Communications officer; (iii) Correctional officer; (iv) Probate/Parole officer; (v) Jail officer; or (vi) Juvenile correctional officer; (B) All employees of the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund who are required by the terms of their employment to devote their full time to such job; and (C) Any person who was a member of the fund pursuant to the definitions contained in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph and who is subsequently promoted to a position of similar duties but broader supervisory duties, if such person's new position requires him or her to comply with the standards contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act.'

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(A) Any peace officer who is employed by this state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision thereof who is required by the terms of such peace officer's employment, whether by election or appointment, to give such peace officer's full time to the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, or the detection of crime in this state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision thereof and who is required by the terms of such peace officer's employment to comply with the requirements of the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act' contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35, provided that, for the purposes of this chapter, any deputy sheriff employed as such by a sheriff of this state shall be deemed to be employed by the county in which such sheriff serves; (B) Any warden or correction officer of state or county correctional institutions and any warden or correction officer of municipal correctional institutions of a municipality having a population of 70,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census who is required by the terms of his or her employment as such warden or correction officer to give his or her full time to his or her job as such warden or correction officer; and any warden or correction officer of a municipal correctional institution who on or before October 1, 1962, pays dues for prior service shall be deemed to have been a member for such periods and shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits to which other members during such periods are entitled, provided that any such warden or correction officer as provided in this subparagraph is required by the terms of his or her employment to comply with the requirements of the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act' contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35; (C) All employees of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund who are required by the terms of their employment to devote their full time to such job; and any such full-time employee who on or before October 1, 1962, paid dues for prior service shall be deemed to have been a member for such periods and shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits to which other members are entitled; (D) Any parole officers who are required by the terms of their employment to devote full time to their job; (E) Any law enforcement employee of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit of the Department of Revenue who is required by the terms of his or her employment to devote his or her full time to his or her job as a law enforcer, and any supervisor of such employees who, himself or herself, is assigned to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit and who is required by the terms of his or her employment to have arrest powers and to enforce the alcohol and tobacco tax laws; (F) Any person employed by the Department of Transportation who is designated by the commissioner of transportation as an enforcement officer pursuant to Code Section 32-6-29, provided that such enforcement officers shall be entitled to creditable service toward retirement only for membership service rendered after April 5, 1978, and only for membership service which is rendered in such capacity prior to July 1, 2001;

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(G) Any full-time identification technician or identification supervisor employed by this state, or any subdivision or municipality thereof, whose duties include the investigation and detection of crime or whose duties are supervisory over those identification technicians whose duties include the investigation and detection of crime in this state, and who has been considered a member of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, and paid dues thereto, at any time on or before July 1, 1981; and such identification technicians and identification supervisors shall be deemed to have been members for such prior period of service that dues were paid and shall be entitled to all rights and benefits to which other members are entitled; (H) Reserved; (I) Persons in the categories listed below who are required, as a condition necessary to carry out their duties, to be certified as peace officers pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8 of Title 35, known as the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act':
(i) Persons employed by the Department of Juvenile Justice who have been designated by the commissioner of juvenile justice to investigate and apprehend delinquent children or children in need of services who have escaped from an institution or facility or have broken their conditions of supervision; any employee of the Department of Juvenile Justice whose full-time duties include the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the detection of crime, or the supervision of delinquent children or children in need of services in its institutions, facilities, or programs or who is a line supervisor of any such employee, provided that the powers of a peace officer have been conferred upon such person pursuant to Chapter 4A of Title 49; (ii) Narcotics agents retained by the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 35-3-9; (iii) Investigators employed by the Secretary of State as securities investigators pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 10-5-10; (iv) Investigators employed by the Secretary of State as investigators for the professional licensing boards pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 43-1-5; (v) Persons employed by the Department of Driver Services to whom the commissioner of driver services has delegated law enforcement powers; provided, however, that no such person shall be entitled to obtain any prior creditable service other than actual membership service; (vi) Persons employed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board as investigators pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 43-34-6; and (vii) Persons employed by the Georgia Board of Dentistry as investigators pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 43-11-2.1; (J) Any person who was a member of the fund pursuant to the definitions contained in subparagraphs (A) through (I) of this paragraph and who is subsequently promoted to a position of similar duties but broader supervisory duties, if such person's new position requires him or her to comply with the standards contained in Chapter 8 of

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Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' and such person retains his or her powers of arrest; (K) Any employee of the Department of Corrections whose full-time duties include the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the detection of crime, or the supervision of inmates and detainees or who is a line supervisor of any such employee, provided that all such persons are required to comply with the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' in order to hold their positions and in addition have been conferred with the powers of a police officer pursuant to Code Section 42-5-35; (L) Each jail officer, as such term is defined in the Code Section 35-8-2, who is certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and who maintains compliance with Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act'; and (M) Each communications officer, as such term is defined in Code Section 35-8-23, who is certified or maintains compliance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council with respect to such position. (6) 'Service,' as used to determine the amount of annuities or benefits due any beneficiary under this chapter, means the total number of years in the aggregate actually served by a peace officer, computed from the date such peace officer began his service as a peace officer.
ARTICLE 2
47-17-20. (a) In order to carry out this chapter and to perform the duties fixed in it, there is created the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. The board shall be composed of six members, as follows:
(1) The Governor or the Governor's designee; (2) An appointee of the Governor who is not the Attorney General; (3) The Commissioner of Insurance or the Commissioner's designee; (4) A peace officer actively employed by an agency of the state or a retired peace officer who was employed by an agency of the state upon retirement; (5) A peace officer actively employed by a county or a retired peace officer who was employed by a county upon retirement; and (6) A peace officer actively employed by a municipality or a retired peace officer who was employed by a municipality upon retirement. (b) Each of the members provided for under paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be an active member of the fund or a retired peace officer who is a beneficiary of the fund. Each such member Members shall be appointed by the Governor to staggered three-year terms. take office on July 1, 1984. The initial member appointed pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be the successor to incumbent board member, Sergeant Robert Brown, whose regular term of office expires October 31, 1984, and the term of said incumbent member is shortened to

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expire on June 30, 1984; and the initial term of the successor appointed by the Governor shall be one year. The initial member appointed pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be the successor to incumbent board member, Captain Raymond Purvis, whose regular term of office expires on October 31, 1985, and the term of said incumbent member is shortened to expire on June 30, 1984; and the initial term of the successor appointed by the Governor shall be two years. The initial member appointed pursuant to paragraph (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be the successor to incumbent board member, Sergeant Terry McAfee, whose regular term of office expires October 31, 1984, and the term of said incumbent member is shortened to expire on June 30, 1984; and the initial term of the successor appointed by the Governor shall be three years. Thereafter, successors to such members shall be appointed by the Governor to take office upon the expiration of the respective terms of office for terms of three years. All such members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. (c) If a vacancy occurs in a position on the board held by one of the members appointed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the Governor shall fill such vacancy for the unexpired term within 30 days after the date the vacancy occurred. The members of the board shall receive the same expense allowance as that received by members of the General Assembly and the same mileage allowance for the use of a personal automobile as that received by other state officials or employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier within the state. Any board member shall also be reimbursed for any conference or meeting registration fee incurred in the performance of the member's duties as a board member. For each day's service outside of the state as a board member, such member shall receive actual expenses as an expense allowance as well as the same mileage allowance for the use of a personal automobile as that received by other state officials and employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier or by rental motor vehicle. The board, by regulation, shall provide for the submission and approval of expense vouchers in conformity with the requirements of this subsection. (d) The board shall elect from its members a chairman chairperson and a vice-chairman vice chairperson. (e) A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting all business that may come before the board. (f) The executive committee of the Peace Officers' Association of Georgia shall may submit to the Governor a list of three names for each person to be appointed by the Governor pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section as a member of the board. In making appointments pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the Governor may consider the names submitted by the executive committee, but it is specifically provided that the appointments shall be at the sole discretion of the Governor, and the Governor shall not be required to choose any appointee from names submitted by the executive committee.

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47-17-21. (a) There is created the office of secretary-treasurer executive director of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. The secretary-treasurer executive director shall be elected by the board, and shall serve at its pleasure. His compensation shall be fixed by the board. He, and shall perform the duties provided for in this chapter and such other duties and services as the board may direct. The board shall fix the compensation of the executive director. (b) The secretary-treasurer executive director shall give a good and sufficient surety bond in such an amount as may be determined by the board, and such surety bond shall be conditioned upon the proper and faithful performance of his duties as secretary-treasurer the duties of the executive director. (c) The secretary-treasurer shall make quarterly reports to the board showing the total amount of money in his hands at the time of making such report and also showing a full accounting of receipts and expenditures since his last quarterly report. Subject to direction and limitations as may be set by the board, the executive director shall be authorized to enter into agreements for the acquisition of goods and services for the fund.
47-17-22. The board is given the following powers and duties:
(1) To provide for the collection of all moneys provided for in this chapter; (2) To provide for payment of all annuities and benefits under this chapter; (3) To provide for and maintain all necessary administrative facilities and personnel; (4) To provide for payment of all administrative salaries, fees, and expenses; (5) To hear and determine applications for membership in this fund according to the terms of this chapter; (6) To hear and determine applications for retirement, disability, and death benefits according to the terms of this chapter; (7) To make rules, regulations, and requirements consistent with this chapter for determining eligibility of members for disability, death, and retirement benefits; (8) To bring and defend actions; (8)(9) To delegate its authority to invest funds to one or more members of the board; (9)(10) To provide for the keeping of minutes and records of all meetings and proceedings of the board, including all rules, regulations, delegations, and requirements passed upon by the board; (10)(11) To delegate any and all duties and authorities granted in this Code section to the secretary-treasurer executive director under such conditions as may be deemed proper by the board, provided that the board shall at all times hear and determine any matter arising under this chapter if it so desires, if such matter is referred to it by the secretary-treasurer executive director, or if such matter is appealed to the board by any person affected by a decision made by the secretary-treasurer executive director; (11)(12) To exercise such other powers, not inconsistent with this chapter, as are necessary for the proper administration of this chapter; and

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(13) To contract with other public retirement funds, and any department, agency, or authority of the state or municipality or county, for the provision of administrative services and investment of assets; and (12)(14) To correct errors in the records of the fund in those instances in which an error results in a member or beneficiary receiving more or less than he or she they would have been entitled to receive had the records been correct and to adjust the payments, as far as is practicable, in such a manner that the member or beneficiary is paid the actuarial equivalent of the benefit to which he or she is they are actually entitled.
47-17-23. (a) The board shall have such control of the funds provided for in this chapter as is not inconsistent with this chapter and other general laws. All funds received by the board shall be deposited in a special account accounts in the name of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. The board shall have the authority to expend such funds in accordance with this chapter. (b) The board shall have full power to invest and reinvest such funds, subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by Article 7 of Chapter 20 of this title, the 'Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law.' Subject to such terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions, the board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the funds are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the fund. (c) The board may take, by gift, grant, devise, or bequest, any money, real or personal property, or any other thing of value and hold or invest it for the uses and purposes of the fund in accordance with this chapter. (d) The board is authorized to employ agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and to enter into contracts with such agents for their services as investment advisers and counselors, in making recommendations for investments and in making investments if the board so authorizes.
47-17-24. It shall be the duty of the board to keep permanent records of all its actions in granting annuities or benefits. Such records shall give the name of the recipient, the date of the beginning of the membership service of the involved peace officer, the date of such officer's incapacity, retirement, or death, the reason therefor, and such other information as the board shall desire. All records, papers, and other data shall be carefully preserved and turned over to the succeeding members of the board.
47-17-25. The state auditor is authorized and directed to make an annual audit of the acts and doings of the board and to make a complete report of the same to the General Assembly. The state auditor shall not be required to distribute copies of the report to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the members of the availability of the report in the

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manner which he or she deems to be most effective and efficient. The report shall disclose all moneys received by the board and all its expenditures including administrative expenses and payments made as annuities and benefits. The state auditor shall also make an audit of affairs of the board at any time he or she is if requested to do so by a majority of the board.
47-17-26. (a) Subject to the terms and limitations of this Code section, the board of commissioners is authorized to adopt from time to time a method or methods of providing for increases in the maximum monthly retirement benefit payable under Article 6 of this chapter for persons theretofore or thereafter retiring under this chapter. Such method shall be based upon:
(1) The recommendation of the actuary of the board of commissioners; (2) The maintenance of the actuarial soundness of the fund in accordance with the standards provided in Code Section 47-20-10 or such higher standards as may be adopted by the board; and (3) Such other factors as the board deems relevant. Any such increase may be uniform or may vary in accordance with the time of retirement, length of creditable service, age, nature of the retirement, or such other factors as the board of commissioners shall determine. (b) An initial increase may be granted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section to become effective on July 1, 1993, not to exceed 3 percent of the maximum monthly retirement benefit then in effect. Thereafter, such increases may be authorized effective as of January 1 and July 1 of each year; provided, however, that no such increase shall exceed 1 1/2 percent of the maximum monthly retirement benefit then in effect. (c) No increase shall be made pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section to become effective within six months of the effective date of any increase in the maximum retirement benefit granted by the General Assembly through amendment of Code Section 47-17-80.
47-17-27. (a) The board is authorized and empowered to appoint and compensate a hearing officer for the purpose of holding hearings, compiling evidence and information, and submitting evidence, information, and recommendations to the board in any contested case. (b) The hearing officer shall have the authority to do the following in connection with any hearing: administer oaths and affirmations; sign and issue subpoenas; rule upon offers of proof; regulate the course of the hearing, set the time and place for the hearing or any continued hearings, and fix the time for filing any briefs; provide for the taking of testimony by deposition or interrogatory; and reprimand or exclude from the hearing any person for any indecorous or improper conduct committed in the presence of the hearing officer. When a subpoena issued by the hearing officer is disobeyed, any interested party may apply to the superior court of the county where the hearing is being held for an order requiring obedience. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as

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for contempt of court. Any applicant for disability benefits shall have the right to be represented by counsel before the hearing officer. (c) With respect to all hearings before the hearing officer:
(1) Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. The rules of evidence as applied in the trial of civil nonjury cases in the superior courts shall be followed. Evidence not admissible under such rules of evidence may be admitted if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. The hearing officer shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law; and (2) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts if the original is not readily available. At the discretion of the hearing officer, the original shall be compared with the copy or excerpt. (d) The hearing officer, within 30 days from the close of the evidence or, if necessary, a longer period of time approved by the board, shall certify the entire record from the hearing to the board, together with his or her recommendation on the application. On review of the entire record from the hearing officer, the board shall have all the powers it would have in presiding at the reception of the evidence. In its discretion, the board may take additional testimony or remand the matter to the hearing officer for such purpose. The recommendation of the hearing officer to the board shall be made a part of the record before the board. (e) As a part of its decision subsequent to any hearing, the board shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated, and the effective date of the decision. The decision of the board shall be mailed to the parties as soon after the rendition of the decision as is practicable. (f) Any party who is adversely affected by any final decision of the board may seek judicial review of the final decision of the board in the Superior Court of Spalding County. Proceedings for review shall be instituted by filing a petition with the court within 30 days after the decision is rendered. A copy of the petition shall be served upon the board. The petition shall state the nature of the petitioner's interest, the facts showing that the petitioner is aggrieved by the decision of the hearing officer, and the grounds upon which the petitioner contends the decision should be reversed or remanded. The petition may be amended with leave of the court. (g) Within 30 days after the service of the petition or within further time allowed by the court, the hearing officer shall transmit to the reviewing court the original or a certified copy of the entire record of the proceeding under review. By agreement of the petitioner, the record may be shortened. The court may require or permit subsequent corrections or additions to the record. (h) The filing of the petition shall in no manner stay the enforcement of the decision of the hearing officer. (i) The review shall be conducted by the court without a jury and shall be confined to the record. The court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the hearing officer as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. The court may affirm the decision of the hearing officer or remand the case for further proceedings. The court may reverse the

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decision of the hearing officer if substantial rights of the petitioner have been prejudiced because the findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions of the hearing officer are:
(1) In violation of constitutional or statutory provisions; (2) In excess of the statutory authority of the hearing officer; (3) Made upon unlawful procedure; (4) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole record; or (5) Arbitrary or capricious. (j) A petitioner who is aggrieved by an order of the court in a proceeding authorized under this Code section may appeal to the Supreme Court of Georgia or the Court of Appeals of Georgia in accordance with Title 5.
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47-17-40. (a) In order to obtain membership in the fund, a peace officer shall make application to the board upon an application form to be furnished by it for that purpose. It shall be the duty of the employing authority to notify the board within 30 days from the date a peace officer is employed, furnishing the name and mailing address of such peace officer. The board shall furnish an application for membership form and a certification by employing authority form to such peace officer within 15 30 days after such notification from the date of employment. The application form shall be accompanied by such material and information as will enable the peace officer to determine the benefits to be derived by virtue of said peace officer's membership in the fund. An applicant must furnish proof of the date of such applicant's birth, and such proof shall be in such form as shall be required by the board. (b) Reserved. (c) In addition to the requirements stated in this Code section, an application for membership shall contain such other information as may be required by the board.
47-17-41. The board may provide by rule and regulation for the retention of any legally qualified member who has temporarily ceased employment as a peace officer and for credit for such period, provided that an application for retention of membership is submitted not later than 90 days after such employment has ceased; and provided, further, that he or she shall pay to the fund the amounts required for such period. Such member may obtain one month of such credit for each month of active membership performed after the period of unemployment as a peace officer; provided, however, that not more than 12 months of absence from such employment shall be allowed under this Code section during a member's entire membership in the fund Reserved.

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47-17-42. Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who was totally blinded in the line of duty as a peace officer prior to the creation of the fund and who has been unable to serve as a peace officer since that injury is authorized to become a member of the fund, regardless of whether such person is now or hereafter a peace officer. If he elects to join the fund, he shall pay into it the amount which he would have paid had he joined the fund upon its creation and continued as a member since that time, which amount shall be determined by the board. Upon such payment he shall be authorized to receive the maximum disability benefits under Code Section 47-17-81 without the necessity of complying with any time limitations contained in that Code section. In addition to such benefits as provided for in this chapter, the fund may choose to offer and provide other benefits as it may determine to be advisable and financially feasible.
47-17-43. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to prevent any peace officer who is a member of the fund from belonging to any other retirement, annuity, or benefit system.
47-17-44. (a)(1) Beginning on July 1, 2020, and ending on June 30, 2021, each member shall pay monthly dues into the fund of $25.00. (2)(A) On and after July 1, 2021, each member shall pay monthly dues into the fund in an amount to be determined annually by the board that shall be at least $25.00, but shall not exceed $50.00. (b) On and after July 1, 2024, each member shall pay monthly dues into the fund in an amount to be determined annually by the board that shall be at least $35.00, but shall not exceed $70.00. (B)(c) The base amount of monthly dues established pursuant to this paragraph Code section shall apply uniformly to all members. (C)(d) The board shall determine the monthly dues amount based on:
(i)(1) The recommendation of the actuary of the board; (ii)(2) The maintenance of the actuarial soundness of the fund in accordance with the minimum funding standards provided in Code Section 47-20-10 or such higher standards as may be adopted by the board; and (iii)(3) Such other factors as the board declares determines relevant. (3)(e) Each month's dues shall be paid not later than the tenth day of that month. Any member of the fund who becomes delinquent in payment of dues by failure to pay the prescribed amount by the tenth of any month shall be notified of such delinquency by the executive director on the tenth of the following month. If payment is not received by the tenth of the next month, the member shall be removed from active status in the fund and notified by mail. Any member who is dropped for nonpayment of dues shall have six months from the last fully paid month to reinstate their membership. The member shall

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pay all back dues together with a $100.00 reinstatement fee to avoid a break in service. No previously verified creditable service credit will be lost upon reinstatement. After the six-month reinstatement period has expired, credit for prior service may only be obtained by tendering to the board an amount equal to the full actuarial cost of such time as calculated by the actuary for the fund only after the member has resumed monthly payments. (4)(f) Each member shall be required to pay such dues for a minimum period of ten years, or 15 years for individuals who became members on or after July 1, 2010, before being eligible to receive the retirement benefits under this chapter, provided that, if such member is eligible to retire under this chapter and so desires, such member may retire, and the board shall deduct such monthly amount from his or her retirement benefits until he or she has paid dues into the fund for a period of ten years or 15 years for individuals who became members on or after July 1, 2010. (b) No member shall receive credit for any service performed after March 1, 1951, unless such member has paid into the fund the amount required for such service. Upon application of any peace officer who applies for membership and who owes dues for service since March 1, 1951, the board may allow and provide for periodic payments of such dues over a period of not more than 36 months immediately subsequent to the date of his or her acceptance as a member. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, any member of the fund who has not obtained creditable service for prior service pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 47-17-70 may obtain such service by tendering to the board an amount equal to the dues at the rate of $20.00 per month plus 10 percent interest per annum compounded annually from the date the prior service was rendered to the date of payment for all years claimed as prior service; provided, however, that no member shall be allowed to purchase more than a total of five years of such creditable service; provided, further, however, that any member who becomes or again becomes a member of the fund on or after July 1, 1994, must have been an active member of the fund for five years or more to obtain the prior service credit provided for in this subsection. (d) Any member of the fund who qualifies for membership under the definition contained in subparagraph (J) of paragraph (5) of Code Section 47-17-1 who has not obtained creditable service for prior service pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 47-17-70 may obtain such service by tendering to the board an amount equal to the dues at the rate of $20.00 per month plus 10 percent interest per annum compounded annually from the date the prior service was rendered to the date of payment for all years claimed as prior service.
ARTICLE 4
47-17-60. (a) The greater of $10.00 or 10 percent of each bond forfeited and collected in any criminal or quasi-criminal case for violation of state statutes, county ordinances, or municipal ordinances, which case is before any court or tribunal in this state, shall be

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paid to the secretary-treasurer executive director. An amount equal to the greater of $10.00 or 10 percent of each fine imposed in any criminal or quasi-criminal case for violation of state statutes, county ordinances, or municipal ordinances, which case is before any court or tribunal in this state, shall be added to the amount of the fine imposed and collected, and, once collected, shall be paid to the secretary-treasurer executive director. For purposes of determining amounts to be paid to the secretary-treasurer executive director, the amount of the fine or bond collected shall be deemed to include costs. The amounts provided for shall be paid to the secretary-treasurer executive director before the payment of any costs or any claim whatsoever against such fine or forfeiture. The collecting authority shall pay such amounts to the secretary-treasurer executive director on the first day of the month following that in which they were collected or at such other time as the board may provide. With such payment there shall be filed an acceptable form which shows the number of cases in each of the above categories and the amounts due in each category. It shall be the duty of the collecting authority to keep accurate records of the amounts due the board so that the records may be audited or inspected at any time by any representative of the board under its direction. Sums remitted to the secretary-treasurer executive director under this Code section shall be used as provided for elsewhere in this chapter. (a.1) The greater of 5 percent or $5.00 of each fee collected prior to adjudication of guilt for purposes of pretrial diversion pertaining to any criminal or quasi-criminal case for violation of state statutes, county ordinances, or municipal ordinances as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 15-18-80, which case is before any court or tribunal in this state, shall be paid to the secretary-treasurer executive director. The clerk of court as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 15-18-80 shall pay such amounts to the secretary-treasurer executive director on the first day of the month following that in which they were collected or at such other time as the board may provide. With such payment there shall be filed an acceptable form from the clerk of court which shows the number of cases in each of the above categories and the amounts due in each category. It shall be the duty of the clerk of court to keep accurate records of the amounts due the board so that the records may be audited or inspected at any time by any representative of the board under its direction. Sums remitted to the secretary-treasurer executive director under this Code section shall be used as provided for elsewhere in this chapter. (b) If the collecting authority fails to remit such amounts with an acceptable form properly filled out within 60 days of the date on which such remittal is due, the same shall be delinquent, and there shall be imposed, in addition to the principal amount due, a specific penalty in the amount of 5 percent of the principal amount per month for each month during which the funds continue to be delinquent, provided that such penalty shall not exceed 25 percent of the principal due. In addition to such penalty, interest shall be charged on delinquent amounts at the rate of 6 percent per annum from the date the funds become delinquent until they are paid. By affirmative vote of all members, the board, upon the payment of the delinquent funds together with interest and for good cause shown, may waive the specific penalty otherwise charged under this subsection.

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47-17-61. The Georgia Composite Medical Board shall pay an employer contribution for each person of its investigators who becomes a member of the fund pursuant to division (5)(I)(vi) of Code Section 47-17-1. Such contribution shall be the full actuarial cost of the member's participation as calculated by the actuary for the fund and shall be made on a monthly an annual basis.
47-17-62. The Georgia Board of Dentistry shall pay an employer contribution for each person of its investigators who becomes a member of the fund pursuant to division (5)(I)(vii) of Code Section 47-17-1. Such contribution shall be the full actuarial cost of the member's participation as calculated by the actuary for the fund and shall be made on a monthly an annual basis.
47-17-63. The board, the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority, and the Department of Revenue shall coordinate to the extent necessary to ensure that the fund receives the amounts that it is owed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 38-3-188.
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47-17-70. (a) No peace officer who first makes application for membership in the fund on or after May 1, 1968, shall be given credit for any prior service, and such peace officer shall receive credit only from the date he or she becomes a member of the fund; provided, however, a Any nonretired member of the fund may claim a maximum of five years for service rendered as a peace officer prior to such member's joining the fund if such member complies with subsection (c) of Code Section 47-17-44 and remains an active member of the fund for a period of time at least equal to the number of years claimed for prior service; provided, further, that any member defined in subparagraph (J) of paragraph (5) of Code Section 47-17-1 may claim service as a peace officer prior to such member's joining the fund without regard to such five-year limitation if such member complies with subsection (c) of Code Section 47-17-44 by tendering to the fund the full actuarial cost of such time as calculated by the actuary for the fund. All purchased time shall count toward vesting. (b) A member who is determined by the board to be in good standing and who enlists in or is drafted into any branch of the armed forces of the United States shall not be required to remit any funds to the board during such period of service and shall receive credit for such service, provided that such member left his their work as a peace officer to enter the armed forces of the United States and returned to work as a peace officer within six months after he they ceased such service and engaged in no other type of work within such six-month period. Such member shall receive one year of creditable service for each year of service in the armed forces of the United States, provided that there shall be a

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limit of five years of credit for such service. If a member remains in the armed forces of the United States longer than five years, his their membership shall be terminated at the end of such five-year period but shall be reinstated if he returns they return to work as a peace officer within six months after he ceases they cease such service and if he has they have not engaged in any other type of work within such six-month period.
47-17-71. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for the grant of creditable service to any active member of the fund for each month of prior service as a peace officer rendered prior to January 1, 1976, if during such period the member was denied membership in the fund or was actively prevented from making such application because of his or her race or ethnicity. (b) The board is authorized and directed to receive the applications of such members as would be eligible to receive creditable service under the terms and conditions as set forth in subsection (c) of this Code section. Entitlement to such creditable service shall attach upon the submission of application, subject to all provisions of this Code section relative to funding. (c) A member wishing to establish creditable service for service performed prior to January 1, 1976, as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, must make written application to the board during the six-month period from July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, and:
(1) Provide the board with such proof of prior service as the board deems necessary, which shall include, at a minimum, pay records, tax returns, W-2 statements, or a sworn statement of the employer stating that the employment records bear proof of such employment. Such statement shall be subject to a civil fine of $5,000.00 for false swearing; and (2) Provide the board with a sworn statement of the applicant that he or she applied for membership in the fund and was denied membership, or that he or she was actively prevented from making such application because of his or her race or ethnicity. Such statement shall be subject to a civil fine of $5,000.00 for false swearing. (d) As soon as practicable following the last day for application, the board shall cause the actuary for the fund to determine the amount of funding necessary to grant the creditable service to all members whose applications are accepted and approved in accordance without creating any actuarial accrued liability as to the fund, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20 of this title, the 'Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.' A pro rata portion of one-half of such amount, determined by the number of months of creditable service requested by each person, shall be assigned as such person's employee contribution required to receive such creditable service. The board shall notify each applicant of his or her pro rata share, and each such person shall pay such amount to the board not later than March 1, 2007, or thereafter be ineligible to receive such creditable service. During the regular 2007 session, the General Assembly may appropriate funds sufficient to cover one-half of the amount determined by the actuary as necessary to grant the creditable service, together with any portion of the total required

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employee contribution which was not received by the board from the applicants by March 1, 2007. (e) The creditable service provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be granted on July 1, 2007, only if the board receives the full amount determined by the actuary as necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section. Otherwise, the board shall refund all amounts received from the members as employee contributions, together with regular interest thereon, and this Code section shall thereafter have no effect.
ARTICLE 6
47-17-80. (a) At the time a member qualifies for retirement payments, such member must choose a payment option provided for in this Code section. A member shall become eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following the month in which the member qualified for retirement and terminated active employment as a peace officer; provided, however, that, if a member is vested and has reached age 55, then the requirement of terminated active employment as a peace officer is waived. A member shall present to the secretary-treasurer executive director a completed application form for retirement benefits within 30 days of the anticipated retirement date. The application shall contain such information as the board shall require. After approval by the board, the secretary-treasurer executive director shall pay to such retired member a monthly sum based on the option chosen by the member. If a married member with a spouse then living is unable to choose an option provided for in this Code section and to complete an application form because of death, mental incompetency, or other providential cause, then Option Two shall become effective. After a member's retirement application has been approved by the board, the member is ineligible to return to active status in the fund. (b)(1) Option One shall consist of a single life annuity payable in monthly payments for the life of the member only. The monthly payment under this option shall be an amount equal to $25.15 $30.00 per month for each full year of creditable service; provided, however, on July 1, 2021, such amount shall increase to $30.00 per month for each full year of creditable service and in the event the member shall have additional service credit not totaling a full year, the further sum of one-twelfth of the amount paid per month for each additional year of service credit shall be paid for each month of additional service credit, provided that the member either has at least ten years of membership service, or 15 years of membership service for individuals who became members on or after July 1, 2010, and is at least 55 years of age or has at least 30 years of creditable service, regardless of age. Such monthly benefit payment shall be paid on each full year and additional full months of creditable service up to a maximum of 30 years of total service.
(2) No member shall be eligible for benefits under this option until the member's official duties as a peace officer have been terminated, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and unless the member files an application for retirement benefits within

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90 days from the date of the termination of the member's official duties as a peace officer, unless prevented therefrom for good cause. (3) If such member shall qualify for retirement benefits in every respect except for completion of payment of monthly dues for the periods of time for which the member has received service credit, dues shall be deducted from the member's monthly benefit check until such dues have been paid in full. (4) Any member who has at least ten years of membership service, or 15 years of membership service for individuals who became members on or after July 1, 2010, for which dues have been fully paid but who has not reached 55 years of age may cease paying monthly dues into the fund if the member's employment as a peace officer is terminated; and upon reaching 55 years of age, the member may be eligible to receive retirement benefits under this option. (c) Option Two shall consist of a 100 percent joint life annuity payable during the life of the member or the member's spouse. The amount of monthly payment to be paid under this option shall be based on the date the member first becomes eligible to receive pension benefits (normal retirement date) and shall be computed so as to be actuarially equivalent to the monthly retirement payment which would have been paid to the member under Option One. Such actuarial equivalence shall be computed on the using an interest rate and current mortality basis approved from time to time table adopted by the board, the age of the member, and, if applicable, the age of his or her the spouse as of the date benefits are to commence or as of the date benefits would have commenced if the member had retired after first becoming eligible for full benefits, whichever is earlier. (d) Option Three shall consist of a contingency life annuity with a 50 percent monthly payment to the surviving spouse. The amount of monthly payment to be paid under this option shall be based on the date the member first becomes eligible to receive pension benefits (normal retirement date) and shall be computed so as to be actuarially equivalent to the monthly retirement payment which would have been paid to the member under Option One. Such actuarial equivalence shall be computed on the interest rate and mortality basis approved from time to time using an interest rate and current mortality table adopted by the board, the age of the member, and, if applicable, the age of his or her spouse as of the date benefits are to commence or as of the date benefits would have commenced if the member had retired after first becoming eligible for full benefits, whichever is earlier. (e) Under Option Two or Three, in the case of a divorce, a retired member may revoke the election of any such option at any time after the entry of a final judgment of complete divorce from the retired member's spouse or the retired member may elect to continue under Option Two or Three for the benefit of the former spouse. Upon any such revocation, or in the case of the death of a spouse, the retired member shall begin receiving the monthly retirement benefit which the retired member would have been entitled to receive under Option One. In the event any such retired member remarries, after divorce from the former spouse and the retired member elected to revoke Option Two or Three as provided in this subsection, the retired member may elect to begin receiving the applicable reduced monthly retirement benefit of equivalent actuarial value

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and reestablish on behalf of the new spouse the same option which was applicable to the former spouse. Such actuarial equivalence shall be based on the age of the retired member and the age of the retired member's new spouse at the time of such election and shall be computed on the Mortality Table GA51, with projection, using interest at 6 percent per annum, using an interest rate and current mortality table adopted by the board with a five-year age setback for females and monthly payment annuity functions. The option on behalf of the new spouse may not be exercised until one year after the date of remarriage or until a child of the remarried couple is born, whichever is earlier. (e.1) When a retired member has elected Option Two or Option Three, then in the event the spouse predeceases the retired member, the monthly retirement benefit payable to the retired member after the death of the spouse shall be increased to the monthly retirement benefit which the retired member would have been entitled to receive under Option One. In the event any such retired member remarries or has remarried after the death of the former spouse, the retired member may elect to begin receiving the applicable reduced retirement benefit of equivalent actuarial value and reestablish on behalf of the new spouse the same option which was applicable to the deceased former spouse, but such option on behalf of the new spouse may not be reestablished until one year after the date of remarriage or until a child of the remarried couple is born, whichever is earlier. Actuarial equivalence under this subsection shall be determined in the same manner that it is determined under subsection (e) of this Code section. This subsection applies to retired members who retired at any time prior to July 1, 1990, as well as to those who retire on or after that date, but increases in monthly retirement benefits authorized by this subsection shall not be paid retroactively for any period of time prior to July 1, 1990, notwithstanding the fact that a spouse covered under Option Two or Option Three may have died prior to July 1, 1990. (f) Nothing contained in this Code section shall affect the requirement that a member make payments into the fund for a minimum period of ten years, or 15 years for members who become members on or after July 1, 2010, nor shall it affect the requirement that credit for service after March 1, 1951, shall not be given unless the member has made the required payments to the fund for all such service. Any peace officer becoming a member of the fund between April 1, 1953, and March 31, 1965, inclusive, must remain an active member and, in addition to completing the required years of service, must remit the correct amount of dues to the fund for a period of three years from the date he or she becomes a member, irrespective of previous service credited for which dues are paid, before being eligible for any retirement benefits provided under this Code section. Any peace officer becoming a member of the fund for the first time on or after April 1, 1965, must remain an active member and, in addition to completing the required years of service, must remit the correct amount of dues to the fund for a period of five years from the date he or she becomes a member, irrespective of previous service credited for which dues are paid, before being eligible for any retirement benefits provided under this Code section.
(g)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, any member who again becomes employed as a peace officer after having been placed on retirement

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under this Code section shall immediately notify the secretary-treasurer of such reemployment. Retirement benefits being paid to such member shall be terminated as of the date of such reemployment and shall remain terminated for the duration of such reemployment. During such period of reemployment, said member shall pay regular monthly dues into this fund. Upon meeting the requirements provided by law, such member shall be entitled to all benefits provided for in Code Sections 47-17-81 and 4717-82; but such member shall not be entitled to any increase in retirement benefits by virtue of service during the period of reemployment unless such reemployment is for a term of three years or more, in which instance such member may again apply for retirement as if he or she had not previously been retired; and he or she shall be entitled to such benefits as may be provided by law at that time, if he or she so chooses. (2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to a retired member employed in any capacity for 1,040 hours or less in any calendar year. (3) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to a member otherwise qualified for a normal service retirement under this chapter with at least 30 years of creditable service and who has attained the age of 55. Any such member may continue or reenter employment as a peace officer and shall for all purposes be considered a retired member of this fund; provided, however, that the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to any person who first or again becomes a member on or after July 1, 2009. (h) The amounts provided for as retirement benefits in this Code section shall apply to those members who have retired prior to July 1, 1990, as well as to those members who retire on or after that date. The service of each member who retired prior to July 1, 1990, shall be recomputed; and, if it is determined that the amounts provided for in this Code section result in an increase in the retirement benefits being paid to such member, such benefits shall be increased to the proper amount and shall be paid to the member in the future, beginning July 1, 1990. If it is determined that an increase in retirement benefits will result for any such retired member, and such retired member shall not have completed payment of dues for all service credit previously allowed as of the date of such member's retirement, monthly dues shall be deducted from the member's monthly retirement benefits until such time as said dues shall have been paid for each month of service for which retirement credit has been received; provided, however, that no such member shall be allowed to change the option under which the member originally retired unless the member shall again become employed as a peace officer as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section and complies with all the provisions of subsection (g) of this Code section. (i)(f) In the event an active member of the fund dies before retirement and such member has accumulated at least ten years of membership service, or 15 years for members who become members on or after July 1, 2010, or would otherwise have been eligible to receive retirement benefits, except for the member's not having terminated the member's official capacity as a peace officer, benefits shall be extended to the surviving spouse of such member in the form of an annuity for the remaining life of such spouse determined

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and paid to such surviving spouse under Option Two of this Code section to the same extent as if such member had died while receiving retirement benefits under Option Two. (j)(g) Upon the death of any retired member, any unpaid monthly benefits shall be paid to the named beneficiary, if any, or if there is no named beneficiary, then to the estate of the retired member.
47-17-81. (a) Any dues-paying member who became a member prior to July 1, 1993, who is rendered totally and permanently disabled by disease or injury so as to be unable to perform substantially all of the duties of the position to which the member was regularly assigned when the disability originated or so as to be unable to engage in any occupation or gainful employment for which the member is reasonably suited by virtue of the member's background, training, education, and experience shall be entitled to disability benefits of $257.00 $455.00 per month for life or until the member's disability ceases, provided that the member makes application to the board for disability benefits within 12 months of becoming totally and permanently disabled. (b) The disability benefits provided under this Code section shall be payable upon the event of disability as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section regardless of the cause of the disability and shall be payable when the disability is a result of any mental or physical injury or disease, whether caused by reason of the peace officer's employment or not, provided that no benefits shall be payable under this Code section for any disability resulting from the chronic and excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, addiction to drugs, the use of which is prohibited in this state by law, engagement by the member in any criminal act, willful misconduct of the member, or injury sustained by the member while serving in the armed forces of any country or while on active duty in the National Guard or other armed forces reserve force. (c) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, any member who is receiving disability benefits pursuant to this Code section on June 30, 1990, and who had at least 20 years of creditable service at the time such member first became eligible for such disability benefits shall receive the same benefits as a member who retires at age 55 or older with 20 years of creditable service under the provisions of Code Section 47-1780. For each year of creditable service above 20 years but not more than 30 years which such member had when first becoming eligible to receive disability benefits, the benefits shall be the same as those provided for the same number of years of creditable service under the provisions of Code Section 47-17-80. The benefits of such members who are receiving disability benefits pursuant to this Code section on June 30, 1990, shall be recomputed and the increased benefits shall be paid to such members beginning July 1, 1990. Any member who first becomes eligible to receive disability benefits on or after July 1, 1990, who has the required years of creditable service as provided in this subsection shall have disability benefits computed and paid in the same manner as provided in this subsection. (d) The amount of disability benefits in this Code section shall apply to those members who have retired on disability prior to July 1, 1990, as well as to those members who

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retire on disability on or after that date. The creditable service of each such member who retired prior to July 1, 1990, shall be recomputed, and the benefits provided under this Code section shall be paid to such member in the future beginning July 1, 1990. (e) Once each year during the first five years following the commencement of disability benefits under this Code section, and once in every three-year period thereafter, the board may require a disability beneficiary who has not yet attained 65 years of age to undergo a medical examination, such examination to be made at his or her place of residence, or other place mutually agreed upon, by physicians designated by the board. The disability benefits recipient may himself or herself request such an examination. The designated physicians shall report to the board, following each such examination, the current status and condition of the recipient's disability. (f) A disabled member's disability benefits shall cease:
(1) Upon his or her return to gainful employment with the employer for which he or she worked at the time his or her their disability originated; (2) If he or she refuses to submit to any medical examination requested under this Code section, in which case the benefits shall remain discontinued until the member's withdrawal of such refusal and submission to the requested medical examination; and, if his or her refusal continues for one year, all his or her rights in and to disability benefits may be revoked by the board; (3) If the board determines on the basis of any medical examination that the member has sufficiently recovered from his or her disability so as to again be able to perform substantially all of the duties of the position to which he or she was regularly assigned when the disability originated, or so as to be able to engage in an occupation or gainful employment for which he or she is reasonably suited by virtue of his or her background, training, education, and experience; (4) If the member does in fact obtain gainful employment compensating him or her at a level equal to or greater than the current compensation for the position he or she occupied at the time his or her disability originated; or (5) When he or she dies. (g) The board shall prescribe and furnish a form and procedure for the application for disability benefits. Applications shall contain such information as the board shall require. Upon the receipt of an application, the board may pass upon and decide whether to grant or deny the application on the basis of the submitted information or may refer the application to its duly appointed hearing officer for a recommendation. Any applicant for disability benefits shall have the right to request the board to refer his or her application to the hearing officer for a recommendation. In the consideration of any application for disability benefits, the receipt of disability benefits or payments by the applicant under the federal Social Security Act shall be deemed sufficient for eligibility for disability benefits under this Code section. (h) Any other provision of this Code section to the contrary notwithstanding, no person who becomes a member or again becomes a member of this fund on or after July 1, 1993, shall be entitled to any benefit provided for in this Code section.

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47-17-82. (a) A peace officer, upon becoming a member of the fund and after having designated a beneficiary, shall be issued a certificate by the board whereby the board shall agree to pay the sum of $3,500.00, or such lesser amount as might be arrived at under this Code section, to such beneficiary upon the death of such member. If a member has received $1,000.00 or more in retirement benefits at the time of his or her death, such beneficiary shall only be entitled to receive $2,500.00 upon the death of such member. If a member has received less than $1,000.00 in retirement benefits at the time of his or her death, such beneficiary shall only be entitled to receive an amount which, when added to the amount already received by the member, will total $3,500.00; provided, however, that the amount to be paid to a member who dies with less than five years of service shall be $1,000.00. Following the death of a retired member or an active member in good standing, upon application to the board and proof of death, the member's designated beneficiary shall be paid the sum of $5,000.00. (b) The designated beneficiary of any dues-paying member who receives an injury by external accident or violence arising out of and in the course of the employment as a peace officer and not resulting from willful misconduct of such officer, which injury is the direct and proximate cause of death within 12 months of the date of the injury, shall, upon application to the board and lawful proof of such injury and death as the direct and proximate result thereof, be paid a sum of $5,500.00, provided that, if such peace officer received any disability benefits under this chapter, the $5,500.00 death benefit provided for under this Code section shall be reduced in the amount of such disability benefits received; provided, further, that in no event shall such death benefit be less than $2,500.00, regardless of the amount of benefits such peace officer may have drawn prior to his death $10,000.00. (c) Applications for such benefits shall contain such information as the board shall desire require. (d) If the amount of dues paid by the member prior to vesting is greater than the amount of death benefit contained in subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, the designated beneficiary will receive a refund of the dues paid.
47-17-83. (a) Upon application of any person who is or has been a member, the board may provide for a refund to such person of 95 100 percent of all dues paid by him such person for periods of service which qualify as creditable service under this chapter. (b) A member who takes a refund after April 1, 1965, while still employed as a peace officer shall not be eligible to be reinstated to membership and shall not be eligible to receive credit for service rendered before he they again becomes become a member. After a period of at least six months after taking a refund, he they may apply for new membership, subject to other terms and conditions set forth in this chapter and any lawful rules and regulations adopted by the board relating to membership. (c) Upon application of any person who received a refund of dues prior to April 1, 1965, or of any person who is not employed as a peace officer and who receives a refund of

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dues after April 1, 1965, the board may reinstate such person as a member. Such person may further be granted credit for all periods of service for which dues have previously been paid, provided that such person shall, at the time of application, be a peace officer; provided, further, that he tenders back to the fund all moneys and all dues previously refunded, plus regular dues for any other period of service during which such person may have served as a peace officer, together with interest on such amounts at the rate of 8 percent per annum from the date of such refund; provided, further, that, if such person has served eight or more continuous months as a peace officer, beginning on or after April 1, 1965, without having made application for reinstatement to membership within that eight-month period, his right to be so reinstated to membership shall be forever forfeited and he shall not be eligible to receive credit for service rendered before he again becomes a member. He may apply for new membership, subject to other terms and conditions set forth in this chapter and any lawful rules and regulations adopted by the board relating to membership. (d) The board may refund 100 percent of any overpayment of dues paid by any person for any period of membership service during which it is determined that such person was not a peace officer, and he is they are not entitled to credit for such period of service.
ARTICLE 7
47-17-100. The provisions of this chapter relating to benefits and annuities shall not become operative until after the funds necessary to carry out this chapter have been provided. All claims for annuities or benefits arising before such funds are made available shall not be covered by this chapter; and the board is directed not to pay any annuities or benefits based upon any such claim; but, for the purpose of computing the length of service under this chapter, the board shall be authorized to include the period of time elapsing between February 1, 1950, and the date that it becomes operative.
47-17-101. All rights and benefits under this chapter shall be subject to future legislative change or revision, and no beneficiary shall be deemed to have any vested right to any annuities or benefits under this chapter.
47-17-102. If at any time the amounts derived from the different sources provided in this chapter are not sufficient to enable the board to pay in full each person determined to be entitled to annuities or benefits under this chapter, then each beneficiary shall receive a prorated percentage of the monthly benefits otherwise payable until the fund is sufficiently replenished to warrant the resumption thereafter of full payments of such annuities or benefits to each beneficiary. In no event shall the board, or any member of the board, be liable to any beneficiary or the representatives of any beneficiary for any deficiencies in payments made under this Code section.

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47-17-103. The right to any pension, annuity, allowance, or benefit; to the return of contributions; to a pension, annuity, allowance or benefit itself; to any optional benefit, or any other right accrued or accruing to any person under this chapter; and to moneys under this chapter shall be exempt from any tax imposed by this state, county, municipal, or other political subdivision, except as provided in Code Section 48-7-27; exempt from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process whatsoever; and shall be unassignable unless otherwise specifically provided for in this chapter.
47-17-104. Any person who knowingly furnishes false information for the purpose of becoming a member of the fund, for receiving credit for service to which he is not entitled, or for receiving benefits hereunder or any person who knowingly assists in doing any of the foregoing things shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person whose duty it is to remit the sum provided for in Code Section 47-17-60 and who fails or refuses to remit such sum shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
47-17-105. If at any time a member of the fund undergoes a change of employment to a position that does not qualify the member as a 'peace officer' as such term is defined in this chapter, or if his or her job description changes in a manner that is inconsistent with such definition, such member shall have an affirmative duty to notify the board of such change immediately. The board is not authorized to accept membership dues from any such member or to pay benefits calculated on service after such a change of employment or job description."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2024, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett
Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings
Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach
Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman
Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook
Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 533. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-7-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings upon plea of mental incompetency to stand trial, so as to provide for jail-based competency restoration programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings
Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach
Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal N New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 N Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 8.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 493. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Summers of the 13th, Strickland of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender risk review

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board, so as to provide for additional penalties for registered sexual offenders convicted of photographing a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian; to provide that such persons are prohibited from possessing, owning, or operating an unmanned aircraft system with the intent to photograph, observe, follow, or contact any person without his or her consent; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender risk review board, so as to provide for additional penalties for registered sexual offenders convicted of photographing a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian; to provide that such persons are prohibited from possessing, owning, or operating an unmanned aircraft system with the intent to photograph, observe, follow, or contact any person without his or her consent; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for release from sexual offender registration requirements under certain circumstances; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to provide for a possible term of probation; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender risk review board, is amended by revising Code Section 42-1-18, relating to photographing minor without consent of parent or guardian prohibited and penalty, as follows:
"42-1-18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Minor' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 42-1-12. (2) 'Photograph' means to create, capture, transmit, or record by electronic or other means a photographic image 'photograph' means to take any picture, film or digital photograph, motion picture film, videotape, or similar visual representation or image of a person. (3) 'Unmanned aircraft system' means a powered, aerial vehicle, not including a satellite, that:

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(A) Does not carry a human operator and is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the vehicle; (B) Uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift; (C) Can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely; (D) Can be expendable or recoverable; and (E) Has the ability to photograph. (b)(1) No person required to register as a sexual offender pursuant to Code Section 421-12 shall intentionally photograph a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian. (c)(2) Any person who knowingly violates this Code section commits the offense of intentionally photographing a minor without the consent of such minor's parent or guardian in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall, upon the first conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be punished as provided by Code Section 17-10-4; provided, however, that, if a fine is imposed pursuant to Code Section 17-10-4, such fine shall not be less than $1,500.00. (3) Any person who commits the offense of intentionally photographing a minor without the consent of such minor's parent or guardian in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall, upon a second or subsequent conviction thereof, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 30 years and a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00. (4) For the purpose of this subsection, the term 'conviction' shall include a plea of nolo contendere. (c)(1) No person required to register as a sexual offender pursuant to Code Section 421-12 shall knowingly possess, own, or operate an unmanned aircraft system with the intent to photograph, observe, follow, or contact any particular person without his or her consent or photograph, observe, follow, or contact any person in a way that violates the person's reasonable expectation of privacy. (2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than ten years and a fine of not less than $20,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 42-1-19, relating to petition for release from registration requirements, as follows:
"42-1-19. (a) An individual required to register pursuant to Code Section 42-1-12 may petition a superior court for release from registration requirements and from any residency or employment restrictions of this article if the individual:
(1) Has completed all prison, parole, supervised release, and probation for the offense which required registration pursuant to Code Section 42-1-12; and:
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(B) Is totally and permanently disabled as such term is defined in Code Section 494-80; or (C) Is otherwise seriously physically incapacitated due to illness or injury; or (D) Has reached the age of 80 years; (2) Was sentenced for a crime that became punishable as a misdemeanor on or after July 1, 2006, and meets the criteria set forth in subparagraphs (c)(1)(A) through (c)(1)(F) of Code Section 17-10-6.2; (3) Is required to register solely because he or she was convicted of kidnapping or false imprisonment involving a minor and such offense did not involve a sexual offense against such minor or an attempt to commit a sexual offense against such minor. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'sexual offense' means any offense listed in division (a)(10)(B)(i) or (a)(10)(B)(iv) through (a)(10)(B)(xix) of Code Section 42-1-12; or (4) Has completed all prison, parole, supervised release, and probation for the offense which required registration pursuant to Code Section 42-1-12 and meets the criteria set forth in subparagraphs (c)(1)(A) through (c)(1)(F) of Code Section 17-10-6.2; or (5) Was convicted of a sexual offense and required to register under the laws of another state or territory, under the laws of the United States, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or in a tribal court and: (A) Has completed all prison, parole, supervised release, and probation for the offense which required registration pursuant to Code Section 42-1-12 and meets the criteria set forth in subparagraphs (c)(1)(A) through (c)(1)(F) of Code Section 17-106.2; and (B) Has been removed from the registry in the other state or territory and can provide the court with documentation supporting the same. (b)(1) A petition for release pursuant to this Code section shall be filed in the superior court of the jurisdiction in which the individual was convicted; provided, however, that, if the individual was not convicted in this state, such petition shall be filed in the superior court of the county where the individual resides. (2) Such petition shall be served on the district attorney of the jurisdiction where the petition is filed, the sheriff of the county where the petition is filed, and the sheriff of the county where the individual resides. Service on the district attorney and sheriff may be had by mailing a copy of the petition with a proper certificate of service. (3) If a petition for release is denied, another petition for release shall not be filed within a period of two years from the date of the final order on a previous petition. (c)(1) An individual who meets the requirements of paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be considered for release from registration requirements and from residency or employment restrictions. (2) An individual who meets the requirements of paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section may be considered for release from registration requirements and from residency or employment restrictions only if: (A) Ten Five years have elapsed since the individual completed all prison, parole, supervised release, and probation for the offense which required registration pursuant to Code Section 42-1-12; or and

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(B) The individual has been classified by the board as a Level I risk assessment classification, provided that, if the board has not done a risk assessment classification for such individual within the last five years, the court shall order such classification to be completed prior to considering the petition for release. (3) An individual who meets the requirements of paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section may be considered for release from registration requirements and from residency or employment restrictions only if: (A) Ten years have elapsed since the individual completed all prison, parole, supervised release, and probation for the offense which required registration pursuant to Code Section 42-1-12; and (B) The individual has been classified by the board as a Level I risk assessment classification, provided that, if the board has not done a risk assessment classification for such individual within the last five years, the court shall order such classification to be completed prior to considering the petition for release. (d) In considering a petition pursuant to this Code section, the court may consider: (1) Any evidence introduced by the petitioner; (2) Any evidence introduced by the district attorney, board, or sheriff; and (3) Any other relevant evidence. (e) The court shall hold a hearing on the petition if requested by the petitioner. (f) The court may issue an order releasing the individual from registration requirements or residency or employment restrictions, in whole or part, if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the individual does not pose a substantial risk of perpetrating any future dangerous sexual offense. The court may release an individual from such requirements or restrictions for a specific period of time. The court shall send a copy of any order releasing an individual from any requirements or restrictions to the sheriff and the district attorney of the jurisdiction where the petition is filed, to the sheriff of the county where the individual resides, to the Department of Corrections, to the Department of Community Supervision, and to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation."
SECTION 3. Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, is amended in subsection (b) of Code Section 42-8-35, relating to terms and conditions of probation and supervision, by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (3), replacing the period with "; and" at the end of paragraph (4), and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5) Prohibited from possessing, owning, or operating an unmanned aircraft system as defined in Code Section 42-1-18."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, and shall apply to all offenses committed on or after such date.

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SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings
Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D
Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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SB 464. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Payne of the 54th, Still of the 48th, Echols of the 49th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to teachers and other school personnel, so as to establish the School Supplies for Teachers Program, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and the availability of other funds for such purpose; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise the "Georgia Early Literacy Act"; to provide for the identification of up to five universal reading screeners, one of which shall be a free universal reading screener, for use by public schools and local school systems; to provide for approval of a memorandum of agreement; to provide for the adoption, use, and administration of a universal reading screener; to establish the School Supplies for Educators Program, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and the availability of other funds for such purpose; to provide for a short title; to require the State Board of Education to establish a program for the Department of Education to allocate funds for eligible educators to purchase school supplies online; to require the State Board of Education to establish policies, rules, and regulations; to provide for the State School Superintendent, in collaboration with the Department of Administrative Services, to identify one or more authorized software services providers to offer and support a userfriendly online ecommerce platform for educators to purchase school supplies; to require the Department of Education to establish processes for implementation of the program; to provide for educator eligibility to participate in the program; to provide for local school systems and public schools to certify educator eligibility; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by adding two new paragraphs to subsection (b), revising subparagraphs (c)(3)(B), (c)(4)(A), and (c)(4)(B), and repealing and reserving subparagraph (d)(3)(B) of Code Section 20-2-153.1, relating to Georgia Early Literacy,

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definitions, uniform grade appropriate metrics to measure literacy, role of school boards, and accommodations, to read as follows:
"(1.1) 'Center' means the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy. (1.2) 'Council' means the Georgia Council on Literacy."
"(B) By May 15, 2025 As soon as practicable but not later than July 1, 2024, the board shall approve the memorandum of agreement between the council and the department, as provided for in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) of this subsection, for a list of no more than five universal reading screeners, one of which shall be a free universal reading screener, for use by public schools and local school systems as part of their comprehensive literacy programs which meet the following criteria:" "(4)(A) As soon as practicable but not later than August By June 1, 2024 2025, the department shall publish on its public website a list of board approved providers of universal reading screeners for use by public schools and local school systems, including the free universal reading screener provided by the department and the list of other approved universal reading screeners, one of which each public school and local school system shall adopt and administer in order to comply with the requirements of subparagraph (d)(3)(C) of this Code section. (B) The department shall provide council, in collaboration with the center and the Office of Planning and Budget, shall identify a free universal reading screener that meets the criteria established by the board as provided in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of this subsection. The council shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with the department to make such Such universal reading screener shall be made available for use free of charge to public schools and local school systems and shall be included on the list provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Article 17, relating to teachers and other school personnel, is amended by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 13
20-2-989.30. This part shall be known and may be cited as the 'School Supplies for Educators Act.'
20-2-989.31. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Authorized ecommerce vendor' means an ecommerce vendor that has been approved by the Department of Education in accordance with policies, rules, and regulations established by the State Board of Education. (2) 'Ecommerce' means a commercial transaction, which may include the transmission of funds or data or both, conducted electronically via the internet.

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(3) 'Eligible educator' means a teacher, paraprofessional, or school administrator employed in good standing at a public school in this state. (4) 'School Supplies for Educators Program' or 'program' means the program established pursuant to this part to provide financial and technical assistance to eligible educators who purchase school supplies online as provided in this part. (5) 'User' means an eligible educator who is certified by a participating local school system or public school as eligible to participate in the program and who has a user account. (6) 'User account' means the unique platform account assigned by the Department of Education to each eligible educator.
20-2-989.32. (a) The School Supplies for Educators Program is established to provide financial and technical assistance to educators who purchase school supplies online as provided in this part. (b) The requirements of this part shall be subject to appropriation of funds by the General Assembly or the availability of other funds for such purpose.
20-2-989.33. (a) The State Board of Education shall:
(1) Establish a program for the Department of Education to allocate funds for eligible educators to be used at the discretion of such educators for the online purchase of school supplies as provided in this part; (2) Establish such policies, rules, and regulations as necessary for the implementation of this part; and (3) Authorize the State School Superintendent, in collaboration with the Department of Administrative Services, to identify one or more authorized software services providers to offer and support a user-friendly online ecommerce platform that:
(A) Processes the allocation of funds by the Department of Education to the user accounts of eligible educators for the online purchase of school supplies from authorized ecommerce vendors; and (B) Includes appropriate fiscal management and payment systems and reporting and training tools, as required by the State Board of Education. (b) The Department of Education shall: (1) Ensure that purchases using program funds are restricted to online purchases of school supplies from authorized ecommerce vendors; (2) Promulgate guidelines and provide technical assistance to facilitate local school systems, public schools, and educators utilizing the program and to ensure program purchases are restricted to allowable expenses; and (3) Establish processes as necessary for the implementation of the program consistent with the provisions of this part and with the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education.

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(c) Each local school system or public school shall certify, as required by the Department of Education, the eligibility of each educator employed by such local school system or public school who requests a user account; provided, that to be eligible for a user account an educator shall be employed in good standing at a public school."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain
McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens
Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 455. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Watson of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-148 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery of medical assistance from third party liable for sickness, injury, disease, or disability, so as to revise certain provisions to comply with federal law; to bar liable third-party payers from refusing payment solely because a health care item or service did not receive prior authorization; to require a third-party payer to respond to a state inquiry regarding a health care claim within 90 days; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 49-4-148 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery of medical assistance from third party liable for sickness, injury, disease, or disability, so as to revise certain provisions to comply with federal law; to bar liable thirdparty payers from refusing payment solely because a health care item or service did not receive prior authorization; to require a third-party payer to respond to a state inquiry regarding a health care claim within 60 days; to amend Code Section 33-64-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reimbursement methodologies utilized by pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide for reimbursement requirements relating to the state health benefit plan; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 49-4-148 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery of medical assistance from third party liable for sickness, injury, disease, or disability, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:

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"(b) All insurers, as defined in Code Section 33-24-57.1, including but not limited to group health plans as defined in Section 607(1) of the federal Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974, managed care entities as defined in Code Section 33-20A-3, which offer health benefit plans, as defined in Code Section 33-24-59.5, pharmacy benefits managers, as defined in Code Section 33-64-1, and any other parties that are, by statute, contract, or agreement, legally responsible for payment of a claim for a health care item or service shall comply with this subsection. Such entities set forth in this subsection shall:
(1) Cooperate with the department in determining whether a person who is a recipient of medical assistance may be covered under that entity's health benefit plan and eligible to receive benefits thereunder for the medical services for which that medical assistance was provided and respond to any inquiry from the state regarding a claim for payment for any health care item or service submitted not later than three years after such item or service was provided; (2) Accept the department's authorization for the provision of medical services payment for a health care item or service on behalf of a recipient of medical assistance as the entity's third-party payer's authorization for the provision of those services and shall not refuse to pay for a health care item or service solely on the basis that the thirdparty payer did not previously authorize such item or service; (3) Respond to a department inquiry regarding the status of a claim for payment for any health care item or service within 60 days of receiving the inquiry; (3)(4) Comply with the requirements of Code Section 33-24-59.5, regarding the timely payment of claims submitted by the department for medical services provided to a recipient of medical assistance and covered by the health benefit plan, subject to the payment to the department of interest as provided in that Code section for failure to comply; (4)(5) Provide the department, on a quarterly basis, eligibility and claims payment data regarding applicants for medical assistance or recipients for medical assistance; (5)(6) Accept the assignment to the department or a recipient of medical assistance or any other entity of any rights to any payments for such medical care from a third party; and (6)(7) Agree not to deny a claim submitted by the department solely on the basis of the date of submission of the claim, type or format of the claim, or a failure to present proper documentation at the point-of-sale which is the basis of the claim, if:
(A) The claim is submitted to the department within three years from when the item or service was furnished; and (B) Any action by the department to enforce its rights with respect to such claim commenced within six years of the department's submission of the claim. The requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) (4) of this subsection shall only apply to a health benefit plan which is issued, issued for delivery, delivered, or renewed on or after April 28, 2001."

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SECTION 1A. Code Section 33-64-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reimbursement methodologies utilized by pharmacy benefits managers, is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
"(d) On and after the effective date of this Act, a pharmacy benefits manager providing pharmacy benefits management for the state health benefit plan pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 shall:
(1) Reimburse an independent pharmacy for a drug dispensed to an insured for selfadministration in an amount not less than the average reimbursement for chain pharmacies reimbursed for the same drug on the same day the drug is dispensed by the independent pharmacy; (2) Provide an annual certification to the Department of Community Health certifying compliance with this subsection; and (3) Make its records available and provide cooperation to the Department of Community Health, upon written demand in connection with financial examinations, audits, and investigations regarding compliance with this subsection."
SECTION 1B. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 33-24-59.25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment by health benefit plans of step therapy protocols, exception process, time requirements, appeals, construction, and application, so as to provide that step therapy protocols may not be required for medications prescribed for the treatment of serious mental illness under health benefit plans; to provide a definition; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide that step therapy protocols may not be required for medications prescribed for the treatment of serious mental illness under Medicaid; to provide a definition; to amend Code Section 49-4-148 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery of medical assistance from third party liable for sickness, injury, disease, or disability, so as to revise certain provisions to comply with federal law; to bar liable third-party payers from refusing payment solely because a health care item or service did not receive prior authorization; to require a third-party payer to respond to a

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state inquiry regarding a health care claim within 60 days; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 33-24-59.25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment by health benefit plans of step therapy protocols, exception process, time requirements, appeals, construction, and application, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e.1)(1) A health benefit plan shall not impose a step therapy protocol for a prescription drug prescribed for the treatment of serious mental illness. (2) As used in this subsection, the term 'serious mental illness' means the following psychiatric illnesses as defined by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), in effect on July 1, 2024:
(A) Bipolar disorders, including hypomanic, manic, depressive, and mixed; (B) Depression in childhood and adolescence; (C) Major depressive disorders, single episode or recurrent; (D) Obsessive-compulsive disorders; (E) Paranoid and other psychotic disorders; (F) Postpartum depression; (G) Schizoaffective disorders, bipolar or depressive; and (H) Schizophrenia."
SECTION 2. Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-159.4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'serious mental illness' means the following psychiatric illnesses as defined by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), in effect on July 1, 2024:
(1) Bipolar disorders, including hypomanic, manic, depressive, and mixed; (2) Depression in childhood and adolescence; (3) Major depressive disorders, single episode or recurrent; (4) Obsessive-compulsive disorders; (5) Paranoid and other psychotic disorders; (6) Postpartum depression; (7) Schizoaffective disorders, bipolar or depressive; and (8) Schizophrenia. (b) On and after July 1, 2024, any contract entered into or renewed by the department with a provider of medical assistance shall prohibit the imposition of any step therapy protocol for a prescription drug prescribed for the treatment of serious mental illness.

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(c) If necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section, the department shall submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services."
SECTION 3. Code Section 49-4-148 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery of medical assistance from third party liable for sickness, injury, disease, or disability, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) All insurers, as defined in Code Section 33-24-57.1, including but not limited to group health plans as defined in Section 607(1) of the federal Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974, managed care entities as defined in Code Section 33-20A-3, which offer health benefit plans, as defined in Code Section 33-24-59.5, pharmacy benefits managers, as defined in Code Section 33-64-1, and any other parties that are, by statute, contract, or agreement, legally responsible for payment of a claim for a health care item or service shall comply with this subsection. Such entities set forth in this subsection shall:
(1) Cooperate with the department in determining whether a person who is a recipient of medical assistance may be covered under that entity's health benefit plan and eligible to receive benefits thereunder for the medical services for which that medical assistance was provided and respond to any inquiry from the state regarding a claim for payment for any health care item or service submitted not later than three years after such item or service was provided; (2) Accept the department's authorization for the provision of medical services payment for a health care item or service on behalf of a recipient of medical assistance as the entity's third-party payer's authorization for the provision of those services and shall not refuse to pay for a health care item or service solely on the basis that the thirdparty payer did not previously authorize such item or service; (3) Respond to a department inquiry regarding the status of a claim for payment for any health care item or service within 60 days of receiving the inquiry; (3)(4) Comply with the requirements of Code Section 33-24-59.5, regarding the timely payment of claims submitted by the department for medical services provided to a recipient of medical assistance and covered by the health benefit plan, subject to the payment to the department of interest as provided in that Code section for failure to comply; (4)(5) Provide the department, on a quarterly basis, eligibility and claims payment data regarding applicants for medical assistance or recipients for medical assistance; (5)(6) Accept the assignment to the department or a recipient of medical assistance or any other entity of any rights to any payments for such medical care from a third party; and (6)(7) Agree not to deny a claim submitted by the department solely on the basis of the date of submission of the claim, type or format of the claim, or a failure to present proper documentation at the point-of-sale which is the basis of the claim, if:

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(A) The claim is submitted to the department within three years from when the item or service was furnished; and (B) Any action by the department to enforce its rights with respect to such claim commenced within six years of the department's submission of the claim. The requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) (4) of this subsection shall only apply to a health benefit plan which is issued, issued for delivery, delivered, or renewed on or after April 28, 2001."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute. the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis
Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 465. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Hatchett of the 50th, Tillery of the 19th, Walker III of the 20th, Anderson of the 24th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homicide, so as to provide for the felony offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of the offense; to provide for penalties; to prohibit the sentencing court from suspending, probating, deferring, or withholding any portion of the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment; to prohibit merger; to provide for an exception; to provide for burden of proof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for the felony offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of the offense; to provide for penalties; to prohibit merger; to provide for an exception; to provide for burden of proof; to provide a short title; to provide for the offense of unlawfully possessing a pill press, tableting machine, an encapsulating machine, or other controlled substance counterfeiting materials; to provide for exceptions; to provide for violation and penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "Austin's Law."
SECTION 2. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by adding a new Code section to Article 1 of Chapter 5, relating to homicide, to read as follows:
"16-5-3.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Controlled substance' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 1613-21 but shall not include marijuana as defined by such Code section. (2) 'Fentanyl' means any substance included under paragraph (13) of Code Section 1613-25 or subparagraph (F) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 16-13-26. (3) 'Fentanyl overdose death' shall mean a death for which the toxic effect of fentanyl was either the sole cause of death or contributed to the cause of death of the human being. (4) 'Selling' means to deliver goods for something of value and shall include distributing such goods with an agreement, express or implied, to be compensated with money at a later date. (b) A person commits the offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter when he or she causes the fentanyl overdose death of another human being, without the intent to cause the death of said human being, by intentionally manufacturing or selling any substance that contains fentanyl, after representing that such substance was any controlled substance. (c) A person who commits the offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for a term of not less than 10 years nor more than 30 years or life imprisonment. (d) The offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter shall be considered a separate offense and shall not merge with any other offense. (e) This Code section shall not apply to any manufacturing or selling of a controlled substance that is authorized in Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, the 'Georgia Controlled Substances Act.' (f) For purposes of any criminal prosecution of violations of this Code section, the defendant's knowledge of the chemical identity of the substance manufactured or sold shall not be an essential element of the offense, and the state shall not have the burden of proving that a defendant knew the chemical identity of such substance in order to be convicted of an offense under this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to Article 2 of Chapter 13, relating to regulation of controlled substances, to read as follows:
"16-13-30.7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:

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(1) 'Controlled substance' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-1321. (2) 'Controlled substance counterfeiting material' means a punch, die, plate, stone, or other item designed to print, imprint, or reproduce the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, or device of another or any likeness of any of the foregoing upon a drug or container or the labeling thereof so as to render such drug a counterfeit substance. (3) 'Counterfeit substance' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-1321. (4) 'Encapsulating machine' means manual, semiautomatic, or fully automatic equipment that may be used to fill shells or capsules with powdered or granular solids or semisolid material to produce coherent solid tablets. (5) 'Pill press' means a mechanical device that compresses powder substances into tablets by running such powder substance through a machine fitted with a die mold that determines the shape and markings on such tablets. (6) 'Regulated person' means a person or entity described in paragraph (22), (28), (29), (30), (33), or (41) of Code Section 26-4-5. (7) 'Tableting machine' means manual, semiautomatic, or fully automatic equipment that may be used to compact or mold powdered or granular solids or semisolid material to produce coherent solid tablets. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a regulated person to possess, purchase, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to sell or deliver a pill press or tableting machine, an encapsulating machine, or other controlled substance counterfeiting materials knowing, intending, or having reasonable cause to believe that such items or materials will be used to manufacture a controlled substance or counterfeit substance. (c) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than ten years."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to offenses committed on or after such date.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 175, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:00 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Burchett of the 176th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be immediately transmitted to the Senate:
SB 465. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Hatchett of the 50th, Tillery of the 19th, Walker III of the 20th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homicide, so as to provide for the felony offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of the offense; to provide for penalties; to prohibit the sentencing court from suspending, probating, deferring, or withholding any portion of the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment; to prohibit merger; to provide for an exception; to provide for burden of proof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1517. By Representative Meeks of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION commending Midway Elementary School; and for other purposes.
HR 1518. By Representatives Holly of the 116th, Mitchell of the 88th, Williams of the 168th, Bell of the 75th, Prince of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Minority Leader James Beverly on his outstanding public service as a member of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1519. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry Leo Spivey; and for other purposes.

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HR 1520. By Representative Daniel of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Coan "Jimmy" Carter Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1521. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Petrea of the 166th, Burchett of the 176th, Meeks of the 178th and Williams of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ella Nicole Knight; and for other purposes.
HR 1522. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 63rd, Hutchinson of the 106th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Geraldine P. Andrews; and for other purposes.
HR 1523. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th and Bell of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brandon Sean Harris; and for other purposes.
HR 1524. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Roswell Hornets Boys Lacrosse Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 5A-6A Boys Lacrosse State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1525. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jack Garrett of Blessed Trinity Catholic High School for winning the 2024 GHSA 6A Traditional Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1526. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Blessed Trinity Titans Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 6A Girls Lacrosse State Championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 1527. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fellowship Christian Lady Paladins Varsity Soccer Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 2A Girls Soccer State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1528. By Representatives Holly of the 116th, Willis of the 55th, Bell of the 75th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Greg Street; and for other purposes.
HR 1529. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Schofield of the 63rd, Jones of the 60th, Cannon of the 58th, Prince of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eddie Bernard Harris; and for other purposes.
HR 1530. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Holly Jean Mattson, the state winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution's 2023-2024 Good Citizen award; and for other purposes.
HR 1531. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 25th and Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 7, 2024, as The Georgia Cup Day and celebrating The Georgia Cup's 27th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1532. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Rhodes of Roswell High School for winning the 2023 GHSA 6A Traditional Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1533. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Roswell Hornets Girls Soccer Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 6A Girls Soccer State Championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 1534. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J.R. Crickets; and for other purposes.
HR 1535. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Schofield of the 63rd, Jones of the 60th, Cannon of the 58th, Prince of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zakiyyah N. Harris; and for other purposes.
HR 1536. By Representative Crawford of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenforest-McCalep Christian Academy's boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams for winning the 2024 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) state title games; and for other purposes.
HR 1537. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1538. By Representative Au of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Northview High School mock trial team for winning the 2024 Georgia High School Mock Trial Regional Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1539. By Representatives Bazemore of the 69th, Jackson of the 68th, Glaize of the 67th, Thomas of the 65th, Schofield of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Roger Bruce on his outstanding public service as a member of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1540. By Representatives Huddleston of the 72nd, Smith of the 18th and Collins of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of West Georgia Cheerleading Team; and for other purposes.

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HR 1541. By Representatives Huddleston of the 72nd and Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Carrollton High School debate team for winning the 2021, 2022, 2023, and, most recently, 2024 GFCA State Debate Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1542. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 73rd, Cannon of the 172nd and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2024, as Banding Together for Our Veterans Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1543. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dubnik of the 29th, Jones of the 47th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1544. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, McClain of the 109th, Douglas of the 78th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Grayson High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2024 State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1545. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, McClain of the 109th, Douglas of the 78th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Grayson High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2024 State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1546. By Representative Au of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Johns Creek High School Orchestra; and for other purposes.
HR 1547. By Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Willis of the 55th, Oliver of the 82nd, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Westbrook of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Chelsea Rathburn as the distinguished Poet Laureate of Georgia; and for other purposes

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HR 1548. By Representatives Lott of the 131st, Newton of the 127th, Leverett of the 123rd and Richardson of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephen Cotty; and for other purposes.
HR 1549. By Representative Cannon of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION commending Venue 338; and for other purposes.
HR 1550. By Representative Chastain of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gilmer High School's Carson Farist and Taylor Schiesser; and for other purposes.
HR 1551. By Representatives Jackson of the 68th, Mughal of the 105th, Drenner of the 85th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Park of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Aga Khan Development Network; and for other purposes.
HR 1552. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Alexander of the 66th, Hugley of the 141st, Scott of the 76th and Bell of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Valencia Seay; and for other purposes.
HR 1553. By Representatives Howard of the 129th, Frazier of the 126th, Gladney of the 130th, Prince of the 132nd and Newton of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Westside High School Patriots; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 362. By Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Still of the 48th, Summers of the 13th, Echols of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for requirements relative to employee representation by a labor organization for employers to

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receive certain economic development incentives from the state; to provide for definitions; to provide for a penalty; to provide for applicability; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney N Glaize E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton N Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

N Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens N Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 96, nays 78.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 412. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Summers of the 13th, Harbison of the 15th and Rhett of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to administrative and civil sanctions against charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents for certain violations; to provide for suspension and revocation of registrations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.

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Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 173, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 424. By Senators Robertson of the 29th and Brass of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia to be known as the West Georgia Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Carroll County and Heard County; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, so as to revise the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the West Georgia Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade

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Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 175, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 340. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearm safes and firearm safety devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 48-8-3.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions for agricultural operations, establishment of Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund, audits, and annual report, so as to exempt the sale or use of diesel exhaust fluid; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 48-8-3.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions for agricultural operations, establishment of Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund, audits, and annual report, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The sales and use taxes levied or imposed by this article shall not apply to sales to, or use by, a qualified agricultural producer of agricultural production inputs, energy used in agriculture, diesel exhaust fluid for agricultural uses only, and agricultural machinery and equipment."

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight
LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton
Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P.
Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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Representative Bonner of the 73rd moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs:
SB 203. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Dolezal of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to industry services training program, so as to provide for tuition-free programs that relate to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle for veterans; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to repeal provisions authorizing joinder of motor carriers and their insurance carriers in tort and contract causes of action; to provide for standards of service hours for motor carriers operating solely intrastate; to provide for hiring standards for commercial driver's license holders; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Smith of the 70th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Resolution of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HR 1554. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Dickey of the 145th, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 124th and Smith of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
The following members were recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Wade of the 9th, Knight of the 134th et al., Au of the 50th, and Carpenter of the 4th et al.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1555. By Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Erwin of the 32nd, Evans of the 89th, Glaize of the 67th, Adeyina of the 110th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2024, as Executive Function Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1556. By Representatives Moore of the 91st, Crawford of the 84th and Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION supporting the renaming of Shoal Creek Park III to The John Evans Legacy Park; and for other purposes.
HR 1557. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Holland of the 54th, Panitch of the 51st and Silcox of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sandy Springs Fire Department; and for other purposes.
HR 1558. By Representatives Frye of the 122nd, Wiedower of the 121st, Gaines of the 120th and Lim of the 98th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Abraham Mosley on the occasion of his 50th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1559. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Newton of the 127th, Dempsey of the 13th, Silcox of the 53rd and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and its members in observance of the chapter's 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1560. By Representatives Houston of the 170th and Pirkle of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joyce Mims; and for other purposes.
HR 1561. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Hatchett of the 155th, Burns of the 159th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 8, 2024, as Henry Louis Aaron Day; and for other purposes.

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HR 1562. By Representatives Romman of the 97th, Draper of the 90th, Mughal of the 105th, Park of the 107th, Holly of the 116th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the festival of Navroz as well as the Shia Ismaili Muslim community residing in and contributing to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 189 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman
Representative Cooper of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Health has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 198 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 45th
Chairman
Representative Powell of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 1356 Do Pass SB 354 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 449 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 33rd
Chairman
Representative Sainz of the 180th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Rules has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 547 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1479 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sainz of the 180th
Chairman
Representative Jones of the 25th District, Chairman of the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 473 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jones of the 25th
Chairman

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Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 349 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House stand in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Thirty-Eighth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

GEORGIA STATE CAPITOL 133 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

March 21st, 2024

Bill Reilly Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Clerk of the House:

Let this serve as official notice that it was my intent to vote "Yes" on SB 328, SB 493, and SB 533, yesterday, Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. During session, I entered the Senate floor, where the doors were closed and locked behind me for a solemn moment and I was unable to make it back in time to vote.

Thank you,

/s/ Shaw Blackmon Representative Shaw Blackmon House District 146 Georgia House of Representatives

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Au

Corbett Cox Crowe Cummings

Hawkins Hilton Hitchens Holcomb

Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain

Sampson Schofield Scoggins Scott

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Ballard Ballinger Barnes Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron E Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Carpenter Carter Chastain Cheokas Clark, D Collins Cooper

Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Draper Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Fleming Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill E Gilliard Gladney E Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett

Holland Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight E LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Mainor Marin Martin

McCollum McDonald Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore Mughal New Newton Okoye Olaleye Panitch Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Pirkle Powell Prince Reeves Rhodes Richardson Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz

Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens E Stinson Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Wiedower Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Willis Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 108th, Crawford of the 84th, Evans of the 89th, Evans of the 57th, Henderson of the 113th, Jenkins of the 136th, Lim of the 98th, Lupton of the 83rd, Miller of the 62nd, Neal of the 79th, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, Petrea of the 166th, Reese of the 140th, Stoner of the 40th, Tran of the 80th, and Washburn of the 144th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Freddie Castle, Mother Easter Baptist Church, Moultrie, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.

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The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1505. By Representative Cummings of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited use of purchaser's credit card information by merchant, so as to limit the amount of surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers' use of credit cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 1506. By Representative Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of certain assault weapons; to provide for the registration of assault weapons; to provide for crimes involving the possession, sale, distribution, or use of certain assault weapons; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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HB 1507. By Representative Bell of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1508. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th and Rhodes of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trout license, Georgia waterfowl and migratory bird stamp, big game license, and alligator harvest permit, so as to provide for Georgia turkey stamps; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HR 1563. By Representatives Westbrook of the 163rd, Gambill of the 15th, Greene of the 154th, Stephens of the 164th, Cannon of the 172nd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia's Creative Economy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Creative Arts & Entertainment.
HR 1564. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Dickey of the 145th, Carter of the 93rd, Cameron of the 1st and Lewis-Ward of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Summit on Hunger and Food Insecurity; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HR 1565. By Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, Olaleye of the 59th, Adesanya of the 43rd and McClain of the 109th:
A RESOLUTION designating March 21 as Georgia Nigerian Day; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

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HR 1566. By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Willis of the 55th and Dickey of the 145th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Tax Credits for Convenience Stores in Qualified Low Income Census Tracts that Sell Produce; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1499 HR 1503 HR 1516 SB 571 SB 573 SB 577

HR 1502 HR 1504 HR 1554 SB 572 SB 574

Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 1418 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 1488 HB 1494 HB 1496 HB 1502 HB 1504

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1489 HB 1495 HB 1500 HB 1503 SB 531

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 1554 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 38th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

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Modified Open Rule

SB 69

Honorable Clarence Thomas; placement of a monument in his honor within the capitol building or grounds; provide (SRules-Petrea-166th) Watson-1st

Modified Structured Rule

SB 368
SB 469 SB 472 SB 520

Government Transparency and Campaign Finance; foreign nationals from contributing to candidates or campaign committees; prohibit (Judy-Powell-33rd) Williams-25th "College Success 529 Expansion Act"; enact (Substitute) (HEd-Wiedower-121st) Esteves-6th "Combating Organized Retail Crime Act"; enact (A&CA-Gaines-120th) Albers-56th Domestic Relations; provisions relating to income withholding orders; change and clarify (JuvJ-Wiedower-121st) Cowsert-46th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1488. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Jasperse of the 11th, Jones of the 25th, Clark of the 100th, Cox of the 28th and others:

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

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

HB 1489. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Corbett of the 174th and Knight of the 134th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Camden County Spaceport Authority, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3952); to provide for assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1494. By Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th and Westbrook of the 163rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Garden City, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3581), as amended, so as to revise provisions regarding the mayor and the mayor pro tempore and organizational meetings of the city council; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1495. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3733), so as to revise the powers of the mayor; to restate provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for a council-manager form of government; to provide for the selection, qualifications, and duties of the city manager; to update and restate provisions related to the administration of the city government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1496. By Representatives Wiedower of the 121st and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Oconee County; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal a local

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constitutional amendment proposed by a certain resolution act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1500. By Representative Wilkerson of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, so as to adopt by reference a certain map to update the boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1502. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, New of the 64th, Gullett of the 19th, Kelley of the 16th and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Paulding County Airport Authority, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3645), so as to revise the membership of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1503. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a joint airport authority for the City of Cartersville and Bartow County, Georgia, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2270), so as to provide for additional members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1504. By Representatives Camp of the 135th, Mathiak of the 74th, Dickey of the 145th, Crowe of the 118th, Knight of the 134th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority, a new regional airport authority in and for the County of Spalding, the City of Griffin, the County of Butts, the County of Lamar, the County of Pike, and the County of Monroe; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 531. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd and Anderson of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4094), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson
Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart
Erwin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C
Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Evans, B Evans, S
Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman
Sainz

Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N
Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 160, nays 1.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 611-B Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 21, 2024

Jessica Bagwell 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Re: Recording YES votes on March 21, 2024 Local Calendar

Dear Jessica:

As State Representative for House District 98, I wish to record my YES vote for the bills on the House local calendar on March 21, 2024:

HB 1488 HB 1489 HB 1494 HB 1495 HB 1496 HB 1500

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HB 1502 HB 1503 HB 1504 SB 531
Thank you.
Respectfully,
/s/ Marvin Lim State Representative House District 98 (uninc. Norcross-Tucker-Lilburn)
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 580. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Madison, approved October 6, 1891 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 827), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4137), so as to revise provisions related to the mayor's vote when the city council is electing a mayor pro tempore; to revise provisions related to the compensation of the mayor, mayor pro tempore, and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 935. By Representatives Vance of the 133rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Cameron of the 1st, Scoggins of the 14th, Chastain of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of speed detection devices and red light cameras, so as to provide for standards for a conviction through the use of speed devices; to provide for times when a school zone speed limit may be enforced through the use of an automated traffic enforcement safety device; to authorize a local governing body to apply for a permit to operate such devices;

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to provide for admissible evidence for refuting a violation of speed limit through the use of speed detection devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1015. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, Hong of the 103rd, Wade of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the rate of the tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1023. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Blackmon of the 146th, Crowe of the 118th, Silcox of the 53rd, Hilton of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to match the rate of the tax imposed on corporations to that imposed on individual taxpayers; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to repeal the corporate net worth tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1083. By Representatives Williamson of the 112th and Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adult residential mental health services licensing, so as to extend grace periods applicable to the Department of Community Health, including creation and promulgation of rules and regulations and the issuance of a one-time provisional license; to extend the grace period for adult residential mental health programs to obtain licensure and the time during which they may continue to operate before being deemed an "unlicensed adult residential mental health program"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1237. By Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Dickey of the 145th, Meeks of the 178th, Campbell of the 171st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-8-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding agricultural commodity

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commissions, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1319. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Hong of the 103rd, Mughal of the 105th, McCollum of the 30th and Reeves of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for the full value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 70 years of age or over, approved May 6, 2005, (Ga. L. 2005 p. 3893), so as to lower the age for the exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1320. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Hong of the 103rd, Mughal of the 105th, McCollum of the 30th and Reeves of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $22,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of the City of Buford, approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3890), so as to increase the exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1326. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Jasperse of the 11th, Hawkins of the 27th and Cooper of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for certain provisions relating to Schedule I controlled substances, Schedule III controlled substances, and Schedule IV controlled substances; to provide for certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drugs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1346. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Ridley of the 6th, Chastain of the 7th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Coosawattee Regional Water and Sewerage Authority, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3904),

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so as to repeal such Act and dissolve the authority; to provide for assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1374. By Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Ridley of the 22nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and Seabaugh of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4052), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1446. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Efstration of the 104th and Gaines of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act re-creating and establishing a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County, approved April 2, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4033), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 260), so as to revise the power of the county manager in regard to employment decisions related to department directors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1447. By Representatives Persinger of the 119th, Gaines of the 120th and Efstration of the 104th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Statham, Georgia; to repeal all prior charters for the City of Statham, Georgia, and enactments, local legislation or home rule amendments relating thereto made prior to the effective date of this enactment; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1448. By Representative Mathis of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Dodge County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide

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for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1451. By Representative Franklin of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Brooklet; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for a city attorney, city clerk, and other personnel; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1456. By Representatives Smith of the 18th and Huddleston of the 72nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Mount Zion, approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3862), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 3683), so as to revise provisions related to councilmembers vacating their office; to repeal an erroneous provision of a prior amendatory Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1458. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pickens County, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3704), as amended, so as to update and revise provisions relating to the powers, duties, and obligations of the board of commissioners; to revise and update provisions relating to the powers and duties of the chairperson; to revise provisions related to scheduling of meetings of the board of commissioners; to provide that state law shall governing bidding and procurement; to update provisions related to keeping of the minutes and records of the board of commissioners; to revise budgeting and audit procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1460. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4349), as amended; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1461. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Dunahoo of the 31st, Erwin of the 32nd and Persinger of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all Jackson County ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 29, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4381), so as to provide for two classes of residents, to increase the exemption for each class, and to remove an income limitation; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 598. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Cannon of the 172nd, Williamson of the 112th, Jones of the 25th, Smith of the 138th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to vest judicial power of the state in the Georgia Tax Tribunal; to provide for venue and jurisdiction of the Georgia Tax Tribunal; to provide for concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts; to provide for judges of the Georgia Tax Tribunal and their qualifications; to provide for vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 456. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th, Silcox of the 53rd and Collins of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding municipal courts, so as to increase the term for municipal court judges from one year to two years unless otherwise provided for in a municipality's charter; to provide for removal of municipal court judges for breach of contract; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 984. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Taylor of the 173rd, Williams of the 148th and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 25 and 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety and insurance, respectively, so as to update the practices of the Department of Insurance and the office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; to provide for the off-duty use of motor vehicles by certain law enforcement officers; to repeal a life insurance reserves requirement for small companies for accreditation purposes; to allow for the continuation of coverage of a developmentally disabled or physically disabled dependent child under certain policies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1122. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Ballard of the 147th, Adeyina of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary and elementary education, so as to provide for funding requirements to apply to local education agencies; to provide for one superintendent for each state charter school; to provide for funding for local and state charter school principals; to increase opportunities for students to attend and be enrolled in the public schools where their parents or guardians are employed, including charter schools, regardless of school attendance zone or school system residency; to limit the application of certain state charter school conflict of interest provisions to executive-level employees, rather than all employees, of local boards of education or local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1201. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Smith of the 18th, Jones of the 47th, Silcox of the 53rd, Hong of the 103rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 17-10-21 and 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vacating of sentence for trafficking victim defendants and review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, respectively, so as to provide for the vacating of sentences of victims of trafficking sentenced under Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to first offenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1267. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Gunter of the 8th, Blackmon of the 146th, Buckner of the 137th, Stoner of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to repeal Chapter 13A, relating to tax tribunals; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts; to provide for the application of Chapter 11 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Civil Practice Act,' discovery, and attendance of witnesses; to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to declaratory judgments; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equity procedure; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments; to amend Code Section 15-21-209 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state operation assessment against adult entertainment establishments, determination of obligation, use of funds, and administration, Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, and Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to administrative procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1344. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Silcox of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, so as to allow for certain officials on the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council to be represented by a delegate or agent; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to social services relative to children and adolescents with severe emotional problems, so as to repeal a provision relating to the submission of an annual report by the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; to provide for related matters;

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to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 233. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Brass of the 28th, Still of the 48th, Moore of the 53rd, Setzler of the 37th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of promise scholarship accounts to be funded by the state in the amount of $6,000.00 per school year for each participating student; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 465. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Hatchett of the 50th, Tillery of the 19th, Walker III of the 20th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homicide, so as to provide for the felony offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of the offense; to provide for penalties; to prohibit the sentencing court from suspending, probating, deferring, or withholding any portion of the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment; to prohibit merger; to provide for an exception; to provide for burden of proof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 580. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Madison, approved October 6, 1891 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 827), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4137), so as to revise provisions related to the mayor's vote when the city council is electing a mayor pro tempore; to revise provisions related to the compensation of the mayor, mayor pro tempore, and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Hugley of the 141st et al.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Hutchinson of the 106th et al., Tran of the 80th et al., Horner of the 3rd et al., Hilton of the 48th et al., Crawford of the 84th et al., Martinez of the 111th et al., Schofield of the 63rd et al., Cummings of the 39th et al., Okoye of the 102nd et al., Kendrick of the 95th, Bazemore of the 69th et al., McClain of the 109th et al., Jackson of the 68th et al., Campbell of the 35th et al., Dempsey of the 13th et al., and Moore of the 91st.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 469. By Senators Esteves of the 6th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Butler of the 55th, Gooch of the 51st, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to increase the maximum amount of contributions allowed per beneficiary of savings trust accounts for higher education expenses; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to revise the maximum amount of contributions allowed per beneficiary of savings trust accounts for higher education expenses; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to revise the deduction from income for contributions to savings trust accounts established pursuant to Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "College Success 529 Expansion Act."
SECTION 2. Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-634, relating to savings trust accounts, availability, and terms and provisions, as follows:
"(1) The maximum and minimum contribution allowed on behalf of each beneficiary for the payment of qualified higher education expenses at eligible institutions as defined in Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law; provided, however, that no additional contributions may be made to a savings trust account when the total account balance for all accounts for the beneficiary equals or exceeds $235,000.00 a reasonable maximum amount as determined by the board based on current and anticipated education expenses;"
SECTION 3. Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, is amended by revising paragraph (11.1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(11.1) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2020 2025: (A) An amount equal to the amount of contributions to a savings trust account established pursuant to Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 on behalf of the designated beneficiary, but not exceeding $4,000.00 $5,000.00 per beneficiary; (B) If the contributor files a separate return or single return, the sum of contributions constituting deductions on the contributor's return under this paragraph shall not exceed $4,000.00 $5,000.00 per beneficiary; (C) If the contributor files a joint return, the sum of contributions constituting deductions on the contributor's return under this paragraph shall not exceed $8,000.00 $10,000.00 per beneficiary; and (D) For purposes of this paragraph, contributions or payments for any such taxable year may be made during or after such taxable year but on or before the deadline for making contributions to an individual retirement account under federal law for such taxable year;"
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell
Bennett Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Corbett
Y Cox Crawford
Y Crowe Cummings
Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Hilton
Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger
Petrea Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser
Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 409 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Mr. Clerk,

I had a problem voting in time on SB 469 today. I would have voted in favor. I would like to record my vote as a "yes."

Thank you,

/s/ Betsy Holland Rep. Holland

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 38th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 112

"Workforce EXCELeration Act"; enact (Substitute)(HEd-Stephens-164th) Anavitarte-31st

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 112. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Gooch of the 51st, Hickman of the 4th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to provide for a pilot program whereby qualifying private nonprofit entities provide instruction and other services for eligible students 21 years of age and older to attain a high school diploma; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to provide for a pilot program whereby qualifying third parties or the state board provide instruction and other services for certain adults to attain a high school diploma; to provide for requirements of such program; to provide for waivers and variances; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "High School Diploma for Adult Learners Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 8
20-4-160. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Eligible student' means an individual who: (A) Resides in this state; (B) Is over 21 years of age but under 45 years of age at the time of enrollment; (C) Has not attained a high school diploma; (D) Does not meet any of the ineligibility criteria provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.1; and (E) Has previously been enrolled in a high school in this state.

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(2) 'High School Diploma Program for Adult Learners' and 'pilot program' mean the pilot program provided for in this article. (3) 'State board' means the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. (b)(1) The state board is authorized to establish a pilot program to allow eligible students to qualify for enrollment in the High School Diploma Program for Adult Learners facilitated by participating units of the Technical College System of Georgia and, upon successful completion of the pilot program, to be awarded a high school diploma. The purpose of the pilot program is to assess the feasibility of implementing a state funded program for eligible students to enroll and participate in a program facilitated by a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and provided by qualifying third parties or the state board which, upon successful completion, allows eligible students to earn high school diplomas. (2) To implement the pilot program, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the state board and the State Board of Education shall be authorized to waive or provide variances to state laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and to provisions of this title that may be reasonably necessary to meet the goals of the pilot program. Such waivers or variances shall automatically expire at the end of the pilot program unless an earlier expiration is provided for. (3) The pilot program shall include at least two distinct programs offered by third parties or the state board and shall stand automatically repealed on June 30, 2029.
(4)(A) Subject to appropriations specifically for the purpose of this pilot program, the state board is authorized to allocate funds appropriated by the General Assembly for the implementation of the pilot program to third parties which are regionally accredited or partnered with a regionally accredited entity or the state board and which agree to meet all pilot program requirements and to provide the following to eligible students at no cost to such students:
(i) Instruction and related services provided by teachers certificated by the Professional Standards Commission; (ii) An instructional program which utilizes evidence based curricula and instructional strategies for adult learners; and (iii) If offered as part of the pilot program, dedicated pilot program facilities which shall meet minimum requirements established by state law or state board policy and which shall include on-site career and academic counseling services, child care services, and transportation assistance programs. (B) Funds allocated pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph to qualified third parties or the state board shall be paid based on the completion of courses toward the attainment of a high school diploma. (C) The state board is authorized to withhold up to 2 percent of the funds provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for use in administering the duties required pursuant to this article; provided, however, that any amount withheld pursuant to this subparagraph shall be spent solely and directly on expenses incurred by the Technical College System of Georgia in performing the duties required by this article.

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(5) Each pilot program location shall annually report the following information to the state board and to the General Assembly by July 31 of each year of the pilot program:
(A) The number of eligible students enrolled in the pilot program during the preceding year; (B) The number of courses completed by eligible students enrolled in the pilot program during the preceding year; (C) The demographics of the eligible students enrolled in the pilot program during the preceding year, including age, race, gender, socioeconomic status, and county of residence; (D) The completion rates of the eligible students enrolled in the pilot program during the preceding year; and (E) The outcomes for eligible students who complete the pilot program as of the date of completion and two years after completion, including information concerning such students' job placement outcomes and matriculation into higher education and any other information concerning outcomes required by the state board. (c) The state board shall determine the specific competencies concerning the skills and knowledge needed for completion of each component of the pilot program; provided, however, that the state board shall make such determination regarding the skills and knowledge needed to meet the requirements for a high school diploma as provided for in this article in consultation with the State Board of Education and the Department of Education. (d) The state board shall award a high school diploma to any eligible student enrolled in the pilot program who completes all requirements of the pilot program, including the rigorous coursework required and facilitated by a participating unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and provided by participating third parties or the state board. (e) The state board, in consultation with the State Board of Education, shall establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this article."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger

Y Cooper Y Corbett N Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald N Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell

Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L

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Y Barnes N Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly N Blackmon N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner N Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Knight E LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin N Martin
Martinez

Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton E Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson N Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade
Washburn N Werkheiser Y Westbrook N Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 143, nays 23.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 520. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Hatchett of the 50th, Tillery of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to change and clarify provisions relating to income withholding orders; to provide for definitions; to align state law terminology with that of federal law by replacing the term "income deduction order" with "income withholding order"; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton E Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

E Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 472. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Gooch of the 51st, Strickland of the 17th, Esteves of the 6th, Brass of the 28th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 36 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online marketplace requirements, so as to revise certain definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton
Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton E Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 368. By Senators Williams of the 25th, Burns of the 23rd, Dolezal of the 27th, Robertson of the 29th, Strickland of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to candidates or campaign committees; to prohibit candidates and campaign committees from accepting contributions from foreign nationals; to provide for

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definitions; to require agents of foreign principals to register with the State Ethics Commissioner; to provide for registration requirements; to require agents of foreign principals to disclose to government agencies and the General Assembly when such agents are advocating on behalf of a foreign principal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain N Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J N Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden
Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin
Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton E Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M
Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn
Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR #2 THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 38th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 230 SB 293 SB 373 SB 374
SB 420 SB 433 SB 503 SB 505

Programs and Protection for Children; foster parents bill of rights; revise provisions (Substitute)(JuvJ-Wiedower-121st) Brass-28th County Boards of Health; operational policies and procedures of the Department of Public Health apply to local personnel; provide (Substitute)(PH-Cooper-45th) Watson-1st Licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy; issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for marriage and family therapists; provide (Substitute)(RegI-Powell-33rd) Walker III-20th "Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Act of 2021"; land surveyor interns and professional land surveyors; change provisions (Substitute)(RegI-Jasperse-11th) Walker III-20th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 36 5871S) Agriculture; acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; prohibit (Substitute)(Judy-Pirkle-169th) Anavitarte-31st (Rules Committee Substitute LC 55 0320S)) Nonprofit Corporations; enact "Donor Intent Protection Act"; provide definitions; charitable organizations from violating the terms of charitable contributions; prohibit (Substitute)(Judy-Kelley-16th) Cowsert-46th Residential and General Contractors; the general contractor license as a commercial general contractor license; rename (RegI-Powell-33rd) Brass-28th Hospitals and Related Institutions; required publication by hospital of certain financial documents on its website; provisions; revise (Substitute)(Hth-Knight-134th) Tillery-19th

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Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 230. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Echols of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Summers of the 13th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children, so as to revise provisions relating to the foster parents bill of rights; to provide for definitions; to provide that such rights include relative caregivers and fictive kin; to provide for the development of administrative procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children, so as to revise provisions relating to the foster parents bill of rights; to provide for definitions; to provide that such rights include relative caregivers and fictive kin; to provide for the development of administrative procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children, is amended in Code Section 49-5-41, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to records, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) As used in this Code section, the term 'foster parent' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 49-5-281."

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 49-5-281, relating to bill of rights for foster parents and grievances for violations, as follows:
"49-5-281. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Certified volunteer advocate' means an individual approved as a volunteer advocate by the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children. (2) 'Fictive kin' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 15-11-2. (3) 'Foster parent' means foster parents, relative caregivers, and fictive kin who provide care for children in the custody of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (4) 'Reasonable and prudent parent standard' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 49-5-3. (5) 'Relative caregiver' means a grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, great aunt, great uncle, cousin, sibling, stepparent, or step-sibling who has assumed responsibility for raising a child in an informal, noncustodial, or guardianship capacity. (b) The General Assembly finds that foster parents providing care for children who are in the custody of the Department of Human Services play an integral, indispensable, and vital role in the state's effort to care for dependent children displaced from their homes. The General Assembly further finds that it is in the best interest of Georgia's child welfare system to acknowledge foster parents these caregivers as active and participating members of this system and to support them through the following bill of rights for foster parents who care for children in the custody of the Department of Human Services through direct approval and placement by the department: (1) The right to be treated by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services and other partners in the care of abused children with dignity, respect, and trust as a primary provider of foster care and a member of the professional team caring for foster children children in foster care; (2) The right not to be discriminated against on the basis of religion, race, color, creed, gender, marital status, national origin, age, or physical handicap; (3) The right to continue with his or her own family values and beliefs, so long as the values and beliefs of the foster child and the birth family are not infringed upon and consideration is given to the special needs of children who have experienced trauma and separation from their families. This shall include the right to exercise parental authority within the limits of policies, procedures, and other directions of the Division of Family and Children Services and within the limits of the laws of the State of Georgia; (3.1) The right to use a reasonable and prudent parent standard when determining the ability of a child in foster care to engage in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, social, or skill-building activities; (4) The right to receive both standardized pre-service training, including training in Division of Family and Children Services policies and procedures and appropriate ongoing training, by the Division of Family and Children Services or the placing child-

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placing agency at appropriate intervals to meet mutually assessed needs of the child and to improve foster parents' skills and to apprise foster parents of any changes in policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services and any changes in applicable law; (5) The right to be apprised of, and to seek out from independent sources, information, laws, and guidelines on the obligations, responsibilities, and opportunities of foster parenting and to be kept informed of any changes in laws, policies, and procedures regarding foster parenting by the Division of Family and Children Services in a timely manner and at least annually; (6) The right to receive timely financial reimbursement according to the agreement between the foster parents and the Department of Human Services from funds appropriated by the General Assembly and to be notified of any costs or expenses for which the foster parent may be eligible for reimbursement; (7) The right to receive information from the Division of Family and Children Services on how to receive services and reach personnel 24 hours per day, seven days per week; (8) The right prior to the placement of a child to be notified of any issues relative to the child that may jeopardize the health and safety of the foster family or the child or alter the manner in which foster care should be administered; (9) The right to discuss information regarding the child prior to placement. The Division of Family and Children Services will provide such information as it becomes available as allowable under state and federal laws; (10) The right to refuse placement of a child in the foster home or to request, upon reasonable notice, the removal of a child from the foster home without fear of reprisal or any adverse effect on being assigned any future foster or adoptive placements; (11) The right to receive any information through the Division of Family and Children Services regarding the number of times a foster child has been moved and the reasons therefor; and to receive the names and phone numbers of the previous foster parents if the previous foster parents have authorized such release and as allowable under state and federal law; (12) The right, at any time during which a child is placed with the foster parent, to receive from the Division of Family and Children Services any and all additional pertinent information relevant to the care of the child; (13) The right to be provided with a written copy of the individual treatment and service plan or case plan created pursuant to Code Section 15-11-201 concerning the child in the foster parent's home and to discuss such plan with the case manager, as well as reasonable notification of any changes to that plan; (14) The right to participate in the planning of visitation with the child and the child's biological family with the foster parents recognizing that visitation with his or her biological family is important to the child; (15) The right to participate in the case planning and decision-making process with the Division of Family and Children Services regarding the child as provided in Code Section 15-11-201;

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(16) The right to provide input concerning the plan of services for the child and to have that input considered by the department; (17) The right to communicate for the purpose of participating in the case of the foster child with other professionals who work with such child within the context of the professional team, including, but not limited to, therapists, physicians, and teachers, as allowable under state and federal law; (18) The right to be notified in advance, in writing, by the Division of Family and Children Services or the court of any hearing or review where the case plan or permanency of the child is an issue, including initial and periodic reviews held by the court in accordance with Code Section 15-11-216 or by the Judicial Citizen Review Panel in accordance with Code Section 15-11-217, hearings following revocation of the license of an agency which has permanent custody of a child in accordance with Code Section 31-2-6, and permanency plan hearings in accordance with Code Section 15-11230; (19) The right to be considered, where appropriate, as a preferential placement option when a child who was formerly placed with the foster parents has reentered the foster care system; (20) The right to be considered, where appropriate, as the first choice as a permanent parent or parents for a child who, after 12 months of placement in the foster home, is released for adoption or permanent foster care; (21) The right to be provided a fair and timely investigation of complaints concerning the operation of a foster home; (22) The right to an explanation of a corrective action plan or policy violation relating to foster parents; and (23) The right, to the extent allowed under state and federal law, to have an advocate present at all portions of investigations of abuse and neglect at which an accused foster parent is present. Child abuse and neglect investigations shall be investigated pursuant to Division of Family and Children Services policies and procedures, and any removal of a foster child shall be conducted pursuant to those policies and procedures. The Division of Family and Children Services will permit volunteers with the Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia to be educated concerning the procedures relevant to investigations of alleged abuse and neglect and the rights of accused foster parents. After such training, a volunteer will be permitted to serve as an advocate for an accused foster parent. The right to be provided a fair, timely, and impartial investigation of complaints concerning the foster parent's licensure, to be provided the opportunity to have a certified volunteer advocate of the foster parent's choosing present during the investigation, and to be provided due process during the investigation; the right to be provided the opportunity to request and receive mediation or an administrative review of decisions that affect licensing parameters, or both mediation and an administrative review; and the right to have decisions concerning a licensing corrective action plan specifically explained and cited to the licensing standards violated. All communication received by the certified volunteer advocate in this capacity shall be strictly confidential.;

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(24) The right to request that a certified volunteer advocate be present at all meetings with the department where the foster parent is present, including, but not limited to, individual treatment and service planning, administrative hearings, the grievance and mediation process, the adoption process, and any meetings relating to an allegation process. All communication received by the certified volunteer advocate in this capacity shall be strictly confidential; (25) The right to be free from retaliation or discrimination based upon the filing of any complaint or grievance with the Division of Family and Children Services; and (26) The right to seek and obtain independent legal advice and counsel regarding the foster parent's status. (b)(c) This bill of rights shall be given full consideration when Division of Family and Children Services policies regarding foster care and adoptive placement are developed. (c)(d) Foster parents who care for children in the custody of the Department of Human Services through direct approval and placement by the department shall have the right to file a grievance in response to any violation of this article, which shall be such foster parents' exclusive administrative remedy for any violation of this article. The Division of Family and Children Services and the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, along with an advisory committee comprised in part of representatives from the Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia, who provide private placements foster parent advocacy organizations will develop a grievance procedure, including a mediation procedure and an administrative procedure, to be published in departmental policy manuals and the Foster Parent Handbook no later than July 1, 2005 2024. (d)(e) The General Assembly further finds that it is also in the best interest of Georgia's child welfare system for the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services to recognize the bill of rights, with reasonable modifications made to adapt the provisions as required to make them applicable to private agencies, by incorporating them into contracts with private agencies serving children in the custody of the Department of Human Services. The Department of Human Services shall, by contract, require that providers, with whom it contracts for the placement of children in its custody, give full consideration to the rights in subsection (a) (b) of this Code section in developing their policies, practices, and procedures regarding foster care and adoptive placement. The department shall provide information needed by the contractors to meet the requirements of this subsection in a timely manner. (e)(f) The Department of Human Services, in consultation with appropriate provider associations and the Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia foster parent advocacy organizations, shall develop a grievance procedure for dealing with any grievances their foster parents have in response to any violation of this article, no later than July 1, 2007 2024. The department shall enforce this provision through policies and procedures and through its contracts with providers."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan E Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton E Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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The Speaker assumed the Chair.
SB 420. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Goodman of the 8th, Beach of the 21st, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for civil actions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for disclosures; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 1-2-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of aliens generally, purchase, holding, and conveyance of realty, so as to provide for a limitation regarding property rights for certain foreign persons and entities; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for civil actions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 1-2-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of aliens generally, purchase, holding, and conveyance of realty, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Aliens who are subjects of governments at peace with the United States and this state, as long as their governments remain at peace with the United States and this state, shall be entitled to all the rights of citizens of other states who are temporarily in this state and shall have the privilege of purchasing, holding, and conveying real estate in this state except as provided by Code Section 2-1-7.
SECTION 2. Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"2-1-7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agricultural land' means any land capable of use in the production of agricultural crops, timber, livestock or livestock products, poultry or poultry products, milk or dairy products, or fruit or other horticultural products, but does not include any land zoned by a local governmental unit for a use other than and nonconforming with agricultural use. (2) 'Nonresident alien' means:
(A)(i) Any natural person described in subsection (a) of Code Section 1-2-11 who is not a United States citizen or legal resident, is an agent as defined in 22 U.S.C. Section 611 of a foreign government designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R Section 7.4, and:
(I) Has been physically absent from the United States for more than six months out of the most recent 12 months preceding the acquisition of a possessory interest described in this Code section; or (II) Has been physically absent from Georgia for more than two months out of the most recent 12 months preceding the acquisition of a possessory interest described in this Code section. (ii) The provisions of this subparagraph shall not be in conflict with the federal Fair Housing Act. (B) A corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trustee, or other business entity that is: (i) Domiciled in a country whose government is designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R Section 7.4; or (ii) Domiciled within the United States, but the ownership of at least 25 percent of which is composed of any corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trustee, or other business entity that is domiciled in a country whose government is designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R Section 7.4; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall not include a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trustee, or other business entity leasing land from its owner and using such land for agricultural research and development or experimental purposes, including testing, developing, or producing crop production inputs, including, but not limited to, seeds, plants, pesticides, soil amendments, biologicals, and fertilizers, for sale or resale to farmers; or (C) A foreign government designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R Section 7.4. (3) 'Residential property' means real estate intended to be used as the purchaser's dwelling, as such term is defined in Code Section 8-3-201. (b)(1) Except as provided by subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, no nonresident alien shall acquire directly or indirectly any possessory interest in agricultural land or land within a ten mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport.

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(2) This subsection shall not apply to residential property. (c)(1)(A) A nonresident alien may acquire a possessory interest in agricultural land by devise or inheritance, as security for indebtedness, in the collection of debts, or by any procedure for the enforcement of a lien or claim thereon, whether created by mortgage or otherwise. (B) Any such possessory interest in agricultural land acquired by a nonresident alien in the collection of debts or by any procedure for the enforcement of a lien or claim thereon shall be disposed of within two years after acquiring such possessory interest. (C) Any such possessory interest in agricultural land acquired by a nonresident alien by devise or inheritance shall be disposed of within one year after acquiring such possessory interest.
(2) A nonresident alien with any possessory interest in agricultural land as of June 30, 2024, shall dispose of such possessory interest no later than June 30, 2027. (d) A nonresident alien that acquires a possessory interest in agricultural land pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section may avoid disposing of such interest if, within the time required for disposal, such nonresident alien terminates said nonresident alien status. (e) A broker who is engaged by client who is a prospective buyer or seller of a possessory interest in agricultural land shall timely disclose to said client the requirements and limitations of this Code section. For purposes of this subsection, the terms 'broker,' 'client,' and 'timely' shall have the same meanings as provided in Code Section 10-6A-3. (f) A nonresident alien that purports to acquire any interest in agricultural land in violation of this Code section shall be barred from making any claim against any party for restitution of the purchase price paid by such nonresident alien in connection with such interest in agricultural land or for any other kind of payment relating to the nonresident alien's loss or lack of title to such interest in agricultural land. The legal counsel of any county, municipality, or consolidated government in which the agricultural land is located, the Attorney General, or any person that is not a nonresident alien that was a party to the void transaction or is a subsequent holder of such interest may file an action to void the conveyance and have the interest revert to the previous owner. (g) An individual who intentionally violates the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $15,000.00 and imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than two years."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Code Section 1-2-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of aliens generally, purchase, holding, and conveyance of realty, so as to provide for a limitation regarding property rights for certain foreign persons and entities; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for civil actions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for disclosures; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide for transfer-on-death deeds; to provide for definitions; to provide for execution and recording of such deeds; to provide for a deed form; to provide for revocation or changing of grantee beneficiaries; to provide that such deeds shall not be revoked by wills; to provide for taking of interests free and clear of claims; to provide for lapsing of transfers; to provide for record owners to retain title; to provide for joint ownership; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 1-2-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of aliens generally, purchase, holding, and conveyance of realty, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Aliens who are subjects of governments at peace with the United States and this state, as long as their governments remain at peace with the United States and this state, shall be entitled to all the rights of citizens of other states who are temporarily in this state and shall have the privilege of purchasing, holding, and conveying real estate in this state except as provided by Code Section 2-1-7.
SECTION 2. Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"2-1-7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agent of a foreign government' means: (A) Any person who acts as an agent, representative, employee, or servant, or any person who acts in any other capacity at the order, request, or under the direction or control, of a foreign government or of a person any of whose activities are directly or indirectly supervised, directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized in whole or in major part by a foreign government, and who directly or through any other person: (i) Engages within the United States in political activities for or in the interests of such foreign government;

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(ii) Acts within the United States as a public relations counsel, publicity agent, information service employee, or political consultant for or in the interests of such foreign government; (iii) Within the United States solicits, collects, disburses, or dispenses contributions, loans, money, or other things of value for or in the interests of such foreign government; or (iv) Within the United States represents the interests of such foreign government before any agency or official of the government of the United States; and (B) Any person who agrees, consents, assumes, or purports to act as, or who is or holds himself or herself out to be, whether or not pursuant to a contractual relationship, a person described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. (2) 'Agricultural land' means any land capable of use in the production of agricultural crops, timber, livestock or livestock products, poultry or poultry products, milk or dairy products, or fruit or other horticultural products, but does not include any land zoned by a local governmental unit for a use other than and nonconforming with agricultural use. (3) 'Nonresident alien' means: (A)(i) Any natural person described in subsection (a) of Code Section 1-2-11 who is not a United States citizen or legal resident, is an agent of a foreign government designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R. Section 7.4, and:
(I) Has been physically absent from the United States for more than six months out of the most recent 12 months preceding the acquisition of a possessory interest described in this Code section; or (II) Has been physically absent from Georgia for more than two months out of the most recent 12 months preceding the acquisition of a possessory interest described in this Code section. (ii) The provisions of this subparagraph shall not be in conflict with the federal Fair Housing Act. (B) A corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trustee, or other business entity that is: (i) Domiciled in a country whose government is designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R. Section 7.4; or (ii) Domiciled within the United States, but the ownership of at least 25 percent of which is composed of any corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trustee, or other business entity that is domiciled in a country whose government is designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R. Section 7.4; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall not include a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trustee, or other business entity leasing land from its owner and using such land for agricultural research and development or experimental purposes, including testing, developing, or producing crop production inputs, including, but not

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limited to, seeds, plants, pesticides, soil amendments, biologicals, and fertilizers, for sale or resale to farmers; or (C) A foreign government designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R. Section 7.4. (4) 'Residential property' means real estate intended to be used as the purchaser's dwelling, as such term is defined in Code Section 8-3-201. (b)(1) Except as provided by subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, no nonresident alien shall acquire directly or indirectly any possessory interest in agricultural land or land within a ten-mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport. (2) This subsection shall not apply to residential property. (c)(1)(A) A nonresident alien may acquire a possessory interest in agricultural land or land within a ten-mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport by devise or inheritance, as security for indebtedness, in the collection of debts, or by any procedure for the enforcement of a lien or claim thereon, whether created by mortgage or otherwise. (B) Any such possessory interest in agricultural land or land within a ten-mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport acquired by a nonresident alien in the collection of debts or by any procedure for the enforcement of a lien or claim thereon shall be disposed of within two years after acquiring such possessory interest. (C) Any such possessory interest in agricultural land or land within a ten-mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport acquired by a nonresident alien by devise or inheritance shall be disposed of within one year after acquiring such possessory interest. (2) A nonresident alien with any possessory interest in agricultural land or land within a ten-mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport as of June 30, 2024, shall dispose of such possessory interest no later than June 30, 2027. (d) A nonresident alien that acquires a possessory interest in agricultural land or land within a ten-mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section may avoid disposing of such interest if, within the time required for disposal, such nonresident alien terminates said nonresident alien status. (e) A broker who is engaged by client who is a prospective buyer or seller of a possessory interest in agricultural land or land within a ten-mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport shall timely disclose to said client the requirements and limitations of this Code section. For purposes of this subsection, the terms 'broker,' 'client,' and 'timely' shall have the same meanings as provided in Code Section 10-6A-3. (f) A nonresident alien that purports to acquire any interest in agricultural land or land within a ten-mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport in violation of this Code section shall be barred from making any claim against any party for restitution of the purchase price paid by such nonresident alien in connection with such interest in agricultural land or land within a ten-mile radius of any military base,

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military installation, or military airport or for any other kind of payment relating to the nonresident alien's loss or lack of title to such interest in agricultural land or land within a ten-mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport. The legal counsel of any county, municipality, or consolidated government in which the agricultural land or land within a ten-mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport is located, the Attorney General, or any person that is not a nonresident alien that was a party to the void transaction or is a subsequent holder of such interest may file an action to void the conveyance and have the interest revert to the previous owner. (g) An individual who intentionally violates the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $15,000.00 and imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than two years."
SECTION 3. Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 17
44-17-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Interest in real estate' means any estate or interest in, over or under land, including surface, minerals, structures, fixtures, and easements. (2) 'Joint owner' means a person that owns an interest in real estate as a joint tenant with right of survivorship.
44-17-2. (a) An interest in real estate may be titled in a transfer-on-death form by recording a deed, signed by the record owner of the interest, designating a grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries of the interest. Such deed shall transfer ownership of such interest upon the death of the record owner. A transfer-on-death deed need not be supported by consideration. (b) The signature, consent, or agreement of or notice to a grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries of a transfer-on-death deed shall not be required for any purpose during the lifetime of the record owner. (c) To accept real estate pursuant to a transfer-on-death deed, a designated grantee beneficiary shall execute an affidavit affirming:
(1) Verification of the record owner's death; (2) Whether the record owner and the designated grantee beneficiary were married at the time of the record owner's death; and (3) A legal description of the real estate. (d) The designated grantee beneficiary shall attach a copy of the record owner's death certificate to the affidavit provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section. For a record

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owner's death occurring on or after July 1, 2024, the designated grantee beneficiary shall record such affidavit and related documents with the office of the clerk of superior court of the county where the real estate is located within nine months of the record owner's death or the interest in the property shall revert to the deceased record owner's estate; provided, however, that for a record owner's death occurring before July 1, 2024, such recording of the affidavit provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section and related documents by the designated grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries shall not be subject to the nine-month time limitation.
44-17-3. An interest in real estate may be titled in a transfer-on-death form by executing, attesting, and recording in the office of the clerk of superior court of the county where the real estate is located, prior to the death of the record owner, a deed in substantially the following form:
'AFTER RECORDING, PLEASE RETURN TO: ____________________________________ (Name)
____________________________________ ____________________________________
(Address)
STATE OF _________ COUNTY OF _______
TRANSFER-ON-DEATH DEED UNDER O.C.G.A. 44-17-3
THIS INDENTURE is made the _________ day of __________, 20__, between ___________________ (name of record owner), a resident of ________ (hereinafter called "Grantor"), and ____________________, a resident of ____ (hereinafter called "Grantee").
W I T N E S S E T H:
Grantor, being of competent mind and having the legal capacity to execute this document, as record owner, does hereby grant, bargain, sell, transfer, alien, convey, and confirm on death to Grantee, as beneficiary, the following described interest in real estate:
(insert description of the interest in real estate).
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appertaining, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said Grantee forever in FEE SIMPLE, but subject to the following limitations: THIS TRANSFER-ONDEATH DEED IS REVOCABLE. IT DOES NOT TRANSFER ANY OWNERSHIP UNTIL THE DEATH OF THE GRANTOR. IT REVOKES ALL PRIOR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS BY THIS GRANTOR FOR THIS INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE. THE GRANTOR HAS THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW OR RESCIND THIS DEED AT ANY TIME. ANY BENEFICIARY NAMED IN THIS DEED IS HEREBY ADVISED THAT THIS DEED MAY BE WITHDRAWN OR RESCINDED WHETHER OR NOT MONEY OR ANY OTHER CONSIDERATION WAS PAID OR GIVEN.
Grantor will warrant and forever defend the right and title to the said described property unto the said Grantee against the claims of all persons claiming by, under or through Grantor, subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor(s) declare(s) that this deed is a revocable transfer-on-death deed of the real property described herein and has(ve) signed and sealed this deed, the day and year above written.
___________________________________(SEAL) (Signature of Grantor)
___________________________________(SEAL) (Signature of Grantor)
Signed, sealed, declared and delivered in the presence of:
___________________________________ Unofficial Witness
___________________________________ Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
(SEAL)'
44-17-4. (a) A record owner of an interest in real estate who has titled such interest in a transferon-death deed form and designated a beneficiary or beneficiaries in the manner provided in this chapter may revoke such designation of the grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries at any time prior to the death of such record owner, by executing, acknowledging, and

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recording in the office of the clerk of superior court of the county where the real estate is located an instrument revoking such designation. The instrument of revocation shall refer to the initial transfer-on-death deed, shall be signed by the record owner or such record owner's duly authorized attorney-in-fact, and such signature shall be attested by an officer as provided in Code Section 44-2-15 and attested by two other witnesses. Such revocation may be included in another deed or other instrument of conveyance that is recorded. The signature, consent, or agreement of or notice to the designated grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries to the revocation shall not be required. (b) A record owner of an interest in real estate who has titled such interest in a transferon-death deed form and designated a beneficiary or beneficiaries in accordance with this chapter may change such designation of the grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries at any time prior to the death of such record owner, by executing, acknowledging, and recording in the office of the clerk of superior court of the county where the real estate is located a subsequent transfer-on-death deed in accordance with this chapter. The signature, consent, or agreement of or notice to the designated grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries shall not be required. A subsequent transfer-on-death beneficiary designation revokes all prior designations of grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries by the record owner for the interest in real estate. (c) A transfer-on-death deed executed, acknowledged, and recorded in accordance with this chapter may not be revoked by the provisions of a will.
44-17-5. (a) A grantee beneficiary or the beneficiaries of a transfer-on-death deed shall take the interest in real estate of the record owner at the death of such record owner, free and clear of any claims or interest as to a person who became the spouse of the record owner subsequent to the execution of the transfer-on-death deed, subject to all recorded conveyances, assignments, contracts, mortgages, liens, and security pledges made by the record owner or to which the record owner was subject during the lifetime of such record owner including, but not limited to, any recorded executory contract of sale, option to purchase, lease, license, easement, mortgage, deed of trust or lien, and to any interest conveyed by the record owner that is less than all of the record owner's interest in the property; provided, however, that a nonconsensual lien against the grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries shall not attach to the property until the recording of the affidavit described in Code Section 44-17-2. (b) If one or more of the designated grantee beneficiaries dies prior to the death of the record owner, the transfer to those beneficiaries who predecease the record owner shall lapse and shall be deemed revoked. In the event the grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries are designated in the deed to be joint tenants with right of survivorship, the death of one or more of the designated grantee beneficiaries prior to the death of the record owner shall not invalidate an otherwise validly created joint tenancy estate as to those designated grantee beneficiaries who are living at the time of the death of the record owner.

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44-17-6. A record joint owner of an interest in real estate may use the provisions of this chapter to title the interest in a transfer-on-death form; provided, however, that title to the interest shall vest in the designated grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries only if the record joint owner is the last to die of all of the record joint owners of the interest. A deed in a transfer-on-death form shall not sever a joint tenancy.

44-17-7. A record owner who executes a transfer-on-death deed shall remain the legal and equitable owner until the death of such record owner, and during his or her lifetime shall be considered an absolute owner with regard to creditors and purchasers."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore E Bell E Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin N Frazier N Frye

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton E Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle

N Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn

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N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard N Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor N Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Powell N Prince N Reese
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower E Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 97, nays 67.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Meeks of the 178th District, Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 429 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meeks of the 178th
Chairman

Representative Petrea of the 166th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SB 69.

By Senators Watson of the 1st, Anavitarte of the 31st, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Brass of the 28th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Clarence Thomas within the capitol building or grounds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 1327. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Williams of the 37th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a system of public schools for the City of Marietta in the County of Cobb, approved December 29, 1890 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 1014), as amended particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, 3701), so as to provide for compensation of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1399. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of White; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for conflict of interest and holding other offices; to provide for sale of city property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1425. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Westbrook of the 163rd and Petrea of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Weeping Time Cultural Heritage Corridor Authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purpose and powers of the authority; to provide for appointment, eligibility, and terms of members of the authority; to provide for organization, quorum, meetings, and expenses of the authority; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for

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agents and employees; to provide for accountability and for financial and other records; to provide for audits; to limit the powers of the authority; to provide for open meetings and public records; to provide for judicial jurisdiction; to provide that the powers of the authority are supplemental; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1436. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Lee County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1438. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cordele, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4122), so as to transition the office of chairperson to at large commission member; to provide for a mayor to be selected by and among the commission members; to redesignate the office of vice chairperson to mayor pro tempore; to revise voting and quorum provisions related to the commission; to make conforming changes; to provide that the city manager shall recommend the annual budget to the commission in place of the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1462. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Glaize of the 67th, Jackson of the 68th, Olaleye of the 59th, Mainor of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Chattahoochee Hill Country (now known as City of Chattahoochee Hills) in Fulton County, approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3821), as amended, so as to revise the term and other provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1463. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Glaize of the 67th, Jackson of the 68th, Olaleye of the 59th, Mainor of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Chattahoochee Hills to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and

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limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1466. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, New of the 64th, Smith of the 18th, Kelley of the 16th and Momtahan of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Paulding County, approved June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3562), so as to provide an additional judge for such court; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge of such court; to provide for the election of successors; to provide for a chief judge; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1467. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th and Erwin of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Gillsville, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3421), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1468. By Representative Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Camden County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-1351 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1483. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Washington, Georgia, approved February 14, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 2139), as amended, so as to provide for term limits for the offices of mayor and councilmember; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1567. By Representative Ballard of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Matthew Christopher "Matt" Littlefield; and for other purposes.

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HR 1568. By Representative Gullett of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION commending Paulding Public Safety Appreciation; and for other purposes.
HR 1569. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Smith of the 138th, New of the 64th, Meeks of the 178th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joah Chappelle for his outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.
HR 1570. By Representatives Greene of the 154th, Campbell of the 171st, Pirkle of the 169th, Yearta of the 152nd and Dickey of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John T. Powell; and for other purposes.
HR 1571. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Collins of the 71st, Smith of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major Hoke Gilbert Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 1572. By Representatives Gladney of the 130th, Taylor of the 92nd, Lupton of the 83rd and Carter of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sharron J. Brown and recognizing March 1, the beginning of Women's History Month, as Dr. Sharron Brown Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1573. By Representative Cheokas of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William "Ross" King; and for other purposes.
HR 1574. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Rhodes of the 124th and Crawford of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Saturday, March 23, 2024, as Butler-Baker School Day; and for other purposes.

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HR 1575. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending J&I Cordon Electric; and for other purposes.
HR 1576. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Crowe of the 118th, Holly of the 116th, McClain of the 109th and Crawford of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dutchtown High School boys track and field team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 5A State Track and Field Championship Meet; and for other purposes.
HR 1577. By Representatives Dickey of the 145th, Washburn of the 144th, Beverly of the 143rd and Paris of the 142nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Jaime Kaplan on her 500th win; and for other purposes.
HR 1578. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Jackson of the 128th, Sampson of the 153rd, Jackson of the 165th and Willis of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick on her outstanding public service as President of Albany State University; and for other purposes.
HR 1579. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Buckner of the 137th and Jackson of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Marcus Gibson on the occasion of his 25th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1580. By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending District Attorney Flynn D. Broady, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1581. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beth Rahn Mosley on her outstanding public service as the Probate Judge of Effingham County; and for other purposes.

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HR 1582. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Linda McDaniel on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1583. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Wiedower of the 121st, Rhodes of the 124th, Frye of the 122nd, Frazier of the 126th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jane McArdle, Molly McCollum, Eleanor Cart, Clarke Jones, and Kaitlyn Iannace; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 3:00 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HR 1113. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st and Greene of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Appling, Barrow, Clarke, Colquitt, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Fulton, Laurens, Newton, Paulding, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Troup, and Walton Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Appling, Barrow, Bartow, Clarke, Colquitt, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Fulton, Hart, Laurens, Murray, Newton, Paulding, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Troup, and Walton Counties, Georgia and Hamilton County, Tennessee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Appling, Barrow, Bartow, Clarke, Colquitt, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Fulton, Hart, Laurens, Murray, Newton, Paulding, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Troup, and Walton Counties, Georgia and Hamilton County, Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, Georgia Power Company, Georgia Department of Transportation, Marietta Power and Water, Trenton Telephone Company, Heron Mill Apartments LLC, Hart County, Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the City of Covington, Atlanta Gas Light Company, ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC, Telesystem, Georgia Transmission Corporation, Walton Electric Membership Corporation, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation desire to construct, install, operate, and maintain facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through a portion of said property; and
WHEREAS, these nonexclusive easements, facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the above-described state property have been requested or approved by the Technical College System of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Defense, State Properties Commission, Department of Public Safety, Department of Economic Development, and Department of Corrections.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I SECTION 1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Appling County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Coastal Pines Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated June 1, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines, pad mount transformer, and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Appling County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 1.45 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 331 and 342, 2nd District, City of Baxley, Appling County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey

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prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 3. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines, pad mount transformer, and associated equipment.
SECTION 4. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines, pad mount transformer, and associated equipment.
SECTION 5. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines, pad mount transformer, and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines, pad mount transformer, and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 6. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 7. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for

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the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 8. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 9. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 10. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 11. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Appling County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 12. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 13. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
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That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Barrow County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Fort Yargo State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated August 24, 2021, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 15. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Barrow County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 12.0 acres, lying and being in 249th G.M. District, Barrow County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 16. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 17. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 18. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 19. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said

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easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 20. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 21. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 22. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 23. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 24. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Barrow County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 25. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 26. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE III SECTION 27.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Barrow County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Winder Readiness Center; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Defense which, by official action dated May 4, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 28. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain overhead and underground power distribution lines and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Barrow County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.128 of an acre, lying and being in the 243rd G.M. District, Barrow County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 29. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground power distribution lines and associated equipment.

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SECTION 30. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground power distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 31. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the overhead and underground power distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the overhead and underground power distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 32. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 33. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 34. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 35. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 36. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 37. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Barrow County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 38. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 39. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 40.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Bartow County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Western and Atlantic Railroad, and the property is in the custody of the State Properties Commission which, by official action does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 41. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the Department of Transportation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of Project PI0013238 road widening and a new bridge over the Western and Atlantic Railroad for the Rome-Cartersville Development Corridor (SR20 Connector from SR3 to Grassdale Rd.). Said easement area is located in Bartow County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.915 of an acre permanent easement, lying and being in Mile Posts 0WA-0052.78, 0WA-0052-79, and 0WA-0052.8, Bartow County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on Right of Way Plans furnished by the Department of Transportation, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 42. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of road widening and bridge.
SECTION 43. That the Department of Transportation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of road widening and bridge.
SECTION 44. That, after the Department of Transportation has put into use the road widening and bridge this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Department of Transportation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the road and bridge shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 45. That no title shall be conveyed to the Department of Transportation and, except as herein specifically granted to the Department of Transportation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the Department of Transportation.

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SECTION 46. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the Department of Transportation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, the Department of Transportation provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from the Department of Transportation or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 47. That the easement granted to the Department of Transportation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 48. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The Department of Transportation shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 49. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 50. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the Department of Transportation in the Superior Court of Bartow County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 51. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Department of Transportation shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 52. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE V SECTION 53.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Clarke County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Athens Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated June 1, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 54. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain 3-phase underground cable lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-365 Industrial System Building. Said easement area is located in Clarke County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.092 of an acre, lying and being in District 219, City of Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 55. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining 3-phase underground cable lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-365 Industrial System Building.

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SECTION 56. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of 3-phase underground cable lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-365 Industrial System Building.
SECTION 57. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the 3-phase underground cable lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the 3-phase underground cable lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 58. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 59. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 60. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 61. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 62. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 63. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Clarke County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 64. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 65. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 66.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Colquitt County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Southern Regional Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated September 7, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 67. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-378 Technical and Industrial Education Building. Said easement area is located in Colquitt County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.6 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 246, 8th Land District, City of Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 68. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-378 Technical and Industrial Education Building.
SECTION 69. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-378 Technical and Industrial Education Building.
SECTION 70. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 71. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.

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SECTION 72. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 73. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 74. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 75. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 76. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Colquitt County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 77. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 78. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 79.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Cobb County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Marietta Readiness Center; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Defense which, by official action dated April 10, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 80. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Marietta Power and Water, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Cobb County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.53 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 1142, 16th Land District, 2nd Section, City of Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Marietta Power and Water, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 81. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment.
SECTION 82. That Marietta Power and Water shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment.

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SECTION 83. That, after Marietta Power and Water has put into use the new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Marietta Power and Water, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 84. That no title shall be conveyed to Marietta Power and Water and, except as herein specifically granted to Marietta Power and Water, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Marietta Power and Water.
SECTION 85. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Marietta Power and Water shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Marietta Power and Water provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Marietta Power and Water or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 86. That the easement granted to Marietta Power and Water shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.

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SECTION 87. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Marietta Power and Water shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 88. That the consideration for such easement shall be for $13,799.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 89. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Marietta Power and Water in the Superior Court of Cobb County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 90. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Marietta Power and Water shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 91. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 92.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Dade County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Cloudland Canyon State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated June 27, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 93. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Trenton Telephone Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment to provide wireless services to the interpretive center, cottages,

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and campground. Said easement area is located in Dade County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 8.5 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 78 and 114, 4th Section, 11th District, Dade County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Trenton Telephone Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 94. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment to provide wireless services to the interpretive center, cottages, and campground.
SECTION 95. That Trenton Telephone Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment to provide wireless services to the interpretive center, cottages, and campground.
SECTION 96. That, after Trenton Telephone Company has put into use the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Trenton Telephone Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 97. That no title shall be conveyed to Trenton Telephone Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Trenton Telephone Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Trenton Telephone Company.
SECTION 98. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the

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state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Trenton Telephone Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Trenton Telephone Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Trenton Telephone Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 99. That the easement granted to Trenton Telephone Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 100. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Trenton Telephone Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 101. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 102. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Trenton Telephone Company in the Superior Court of Dade County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 103. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Trenton Telephone Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 104. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 105.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Douglas County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Sweetwater Creek State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated April 25, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 106. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Heron Mill Apartments LLC, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Douglas County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.54 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 171 and 178, 1st Land District, 5th Section, Douglas County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Heron Mill Apartments LLC, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 107. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment.
SECTION 108. That Heron Mill Apartments LLC shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment.

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SECTION 109. That, after Heron Mill Apartments LLC has put into use the new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Heron Mill Apartments LLC, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the new underground sanitary sewer line and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 110. That no title shall be conveyed to Heron Mill Apartments LLC and, except as herein specifically granted to Heron Mill Apartments LLC, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Heron Mill Apartments LLC.
SECTION 111. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Heron Mill Apartments LLC shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Heron Mill Apartments LLC provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Heron Mill Apartments LLC or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 112. That the easement granted to Heron Mill Apartments LLC shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.

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SECTION 113. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Heron Mill Apartments LLC shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 114. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 115. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Heron Mill Apartments LLC in the Superior Court of Douglas County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 116. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Heron Mill Apartments LLC shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 117. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE X SECTION 118.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Douglas County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Sweetwater Creek State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated June 27, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 119. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Douglas County, and is more particularly described as follows:

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That approximately 5.19 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 156, 160, 161, 169, 170, 171, 172, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, and 183, 5th Section, 1st District Douglas County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 120. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 121. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 122. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 123. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 124. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power

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Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 125. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 126. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 127. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 128. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Douglas County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 129. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 130. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.

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ARTICLE XI SECTION 131.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Fulton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Department of Public Safety Headquarters; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Public Safety which, by official action dated August 30, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 132. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the DPS-043 Main Entrance and Guard Shack. Said easement area is located in Fulton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.6 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 9 and 10, 14th Land District, City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 133. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the DPS-043 Main Entrance and Guard Shack.
SECTION 134. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the DPS-043 Main Entrance and Guard Shack.
SECTION 135. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in

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place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 136. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 137. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 138. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 139. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.

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SECTION 140. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 141. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Fulton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 142. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 143. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 144.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Fulton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Georgia World Congress Center; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development which, by official action, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 145. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Fulton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.21 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 83, 14th Land District, City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 146. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 147. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 148. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 149. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 150. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent

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nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 151. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 152. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 153. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 154. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Fulton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 155. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 156. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XIII SECTION 157.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Hart County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Whitworth Women's Facility, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections which, by

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official action, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 158. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Hart County, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a force main sewer connection to serve the new Hart County Jail. Said easement area is located in Hart County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.04 of an acre, lying and being in 1112th G.M. District, City of Whitworth, Hart County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Hart, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 159. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a force main sewer connection.
SECTION 160. That Hart County shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of the force main sewer connection.
SECTION 161. That, after Hart County has put into use the force main sewer connection this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Hart County, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the force main sewer connection shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 162. That no title shall be conveyed to Hart County and, except as herein specifically granted to Hart County, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Hart County.
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or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Hart County shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Hart County provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Hart County or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 164. That the easement granted to Hart County shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 165. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Hart County shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 166. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 167. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Hart County in the Superior Court of Hart County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 168. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Hart County shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 169. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XIV SECTION 170.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Laurens County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Oconee Fall Line Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated June 1, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 171. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-382 GEER II CDL Range. Said easement area is located in Laurens County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.14 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 55, 1st Land District, City of Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 172. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG-382 GEER II CDL Range.
SECTION 173. That Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG382 GEER II CDL Range.

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SECTION 174. That, after Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 175. That no title shall be conveyed to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation.
SECTION 176. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 177. That the easement granted to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement

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area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 178. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 179. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 180. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation in the Superior Court of Laurens County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 181. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 182. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XV SECTION 183.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Murray County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Fort Mountain State Park, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action, dated February 6, 2024, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 184. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the United States of America for the use and benefit of the Tennessee Valley Authority, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the relocation, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a communication tower (aka radio repeater) to serve the area. Said easement area is located in Murray County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 60 acres, lying and being in Land Lot 292, 26th Land District, 2nd Section, Murray County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by the Tennessee Valley Authority, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 185. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of the relocation, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of the radio repeater.
SECTION 186. That the Tennessee Valley Authority shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of the radio repeater.
SECTION 187. That no title shall be conveyed to the Tennessee Valley Authority and, except as herein specifically granted to the Tennessee Valley Authority, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the Tennessee Valley Authority.
SECTION 188. That the easement granted to the Tennessee Valley Authority shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 189. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The Tennessee Valley Authority shall obtain any and all

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other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 190. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00, three spots for state use on the tower at 90 feet, the use of one bay inside the building, the existing building owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority on the easement area will be donated to the state, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 191. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the Tennessee Valley Authority in the Superior Court of Murray County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 192. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Tennessee Valley Authority shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 193. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XVI SECTION 194.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Newton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Georgia Piedmont Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated December 7, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 195. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Covington, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the D Building and Conference Center. Said easement area is located in Newton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.72 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 271 and 287, 9th Land District, City of Covington, Newton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on

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an aerial drawing furnished by the City of Covington, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 196. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the D Building and Conference Center.
SECTION 197. That the City of Covington shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the D Building and Conference Center.
SECTION 198. That, after the City of Covington has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Covington, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 199. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Covington and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Covington, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Covington.
SECTION 200. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the City of Covington shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any

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construction being commenced, the City of Covington provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from the City of Covington or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 201. That the easement granted to the City of Covington shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 202. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The City of Covington shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 203. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 204. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the City of Covington in the Superior Court of Newton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 205. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to the City of Covington shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 206. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.

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ARTICLE XVII SECTION 207.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Newton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Georgia Piedmont Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated March 30, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 208. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Covington, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground sanitary sewer lines and associated equipment to serve adjacent developments. Said easement area is located in Newton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 3.1 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 282, 283, 295, and 296, 9th Land District, City of Covington, Newton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by the City of Covington, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 209. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground sanitary sewer lines and associated equipment to serve adjacent developments.
SECTION 210. That the City of Covington shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground sanitary sewer lines and associated equipment to serve adjacent developments.
SECTION 211. That, after the City of Covington has put into use the underground sanitary sewer lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Covington, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground sanitary sewer lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

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SECTION 212. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Covington and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Covington, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Covington.
SECTION 213. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the City of Covington shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, the City of Covington provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from the City of Covington or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 214. That the easement granted to the City of Covington shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 215. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The City of Covington shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.

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SECTION 216. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 217. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the City of Covington in the Superior Court of Newton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 218. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to the City of Covington shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 219. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 220.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Paulding County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Paulding Aviation Academy Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated September 7, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 221. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Atlanta Gas Light Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground gas distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG - 363 Aviation Academy. Said easement area is located in Paulding County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.086 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 325 and 326, 19th Land District, 3rd Section, City of Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Atlanta Gas Light Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 222. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground gas distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG - 363 Aviation Academy.
SECTION 223. That Atlanta Gas Light Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground gas distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the TCSG - 363 Aviation Academy.
SECTION 224. That, after Atlanta Gas Light Company has put into use the underground gas distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Atlanta Gas Light Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground gas distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 225. That no title shall be conveyed to Atlanta Gas Light Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Atlanta Gas Light Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Atlanta Gas Light Company.
SECTION 226. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Atlanta Gas Light Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Atlanta Gas Light Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Atlanta Gas Light Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially

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equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 227. That the easement granted to Atlanta Gas Light Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 228. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Atlanta Gas Light Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 229. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 230. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Atlanta Gas Light Company in the Superior Court of Paulding County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 231. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Atlanta Gas Light Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 232. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XIX SECTION 233.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Stewart County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Providence Canyon State

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Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated May 23, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 234. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress access. Said easement area is located in Stewart County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 2.051 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 32, 33, 46, and 66, 2nd Land District, Stewart County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 235. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of ingress and egress access.
SECTION 236. That ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for ingress and egress access.
SECTION 237. That, after ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC has put into use the ingress and egress access for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event such facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 238. That no title shall be conveyed to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC and, except as herein specifically granted to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC.

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SECTION 239. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 240. That the easement granted to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 241. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 242. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 243. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC in the Superior Court of Stewart County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 244. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to ASF Georgia Holdings I, LLC shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 245. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XX SECTION 246.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Sumter County, Georgia, and is commonly known as South Georgia Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated December 7, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 247. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines to serve traffic cameras for Americus-Sumter High School. Said easement area is located in Sumter County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.34 of an acre, lying and being in 16th Land District, City of Americus, Sumter County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an aerial drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 248. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines to serve traffic cameras for Americus-Sumter High School.

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SECTION 249. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines to serve traffic cameras for Americus-Sumter High School.
SECTION 250. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 251. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 252. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 253. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 254. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 255. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 256. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Sumter County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 257. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 258. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XXI SECTION 259.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Tattnall County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Jack Hill State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated April 25, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 260. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new laundry facility. Said easement area is located in Tattnall County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.13 of an acre, lying and being in 41st G.M. District, City of Reidsville, Tattnall County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 261. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new laundry facility.
SECTION 262. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new laundry facility.
SECTION 263. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 264. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.

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SECTION 265. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 266. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 267. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 268. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 269. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Tattnall County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 270. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 271. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XXII SECTION 272.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Tattnall County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Jack Hill State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated June 27, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 273. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain overhead electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new addition to the Visitor Center. Said easement area is located in Tattnall County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.13 of an acre, lying and being in 41st G.M. District, City of Reidsville, Tattnall County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 274. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new addition to the Visitor Center.
SECTION 275. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new addition to the Visitor Center.

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SECTION 276. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the overhead electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the overhead electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 277. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 278. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 279. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.

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SECTION 280. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 281. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 282. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Tattnall County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 283. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 284. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XXIII SECTION 285.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Telfair County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Little Ocmulgee State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated February 21, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 286. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Telesystem, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment to serve the park and lodges. Said easement area is located in Telfair County, and is more particularly described as follows:

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That approximately 0.66 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 216, and 218, 10th District, Telfair County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a drawing furnished by Telesystem, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 287. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 288. That Telesystem shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 289. That, after Telesystem has put into use the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Telesystem, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground fiber optic cable lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 290. That no title shall be conveyed to Telesystem and, except as herein specifically granted to Telesystem, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Telesystem.
SECTION 291. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Telesystem shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any

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construction being commenced, Telesystem provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Telesystem or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 292. That the easement granted to Telesystem shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 293. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Telesystem shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 294. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 295. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Telesystem in the Superior Court of Telfair County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 296. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Telesystem shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 297. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.

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ARTICLE XXIV SECTION 298.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Troup County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Kia Plant, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development which, by official action dated May 10, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 299. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Transmission Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground and overhead electrical transmission distribution lines and associated equipment for the LaGrange PrimaryOseligee Creek 230kV Project. Said easement area is located in Troup County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 56.3 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 161, 162, 184, 185, 219, 220, 221, 236, 237, and 238, 5th Land District, 701st and 804th G.M.D., City of West Point, Troup County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by Georgia Transmission Corporation, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 300. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground and overhead electrical transmission distribution lines and associated equipment for the LaGrange PrimaryOseligee Creek 230kV Project.
SECTION 301. That Georgia Transmission Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical transmission distribution lines and associated equipment for the LaGrange Primary-Oseligee Creek 230kV Project.
SECTION 302. That, after Georgia Transmission Corporation has put into use the underground and overhead electrical transmission distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges,

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powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Transmission Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground and overhead electrical transmission distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 303. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Transmission Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Transmission Corporation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Transmission Corporation.
SECTION 304. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Transmission Corporation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Transmission Corporation provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Transmission Corporation or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 305. That the easement granted to Georgia Transmission Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
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system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Transmission Corporation shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 307. That the consideration for such easement shall be for a fair market value of not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 308. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Transmission Corporation in the Superior Court of Troup County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 309. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Transmission Corporation shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 310. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XXV SECTION 311.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Walton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Rivian Site, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development which, by official action dated August 16, 2023, does not object to the granting of an easement; and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 312. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Walton Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment. Said easement area is located in Walton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 1.78 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 101, 102, and 106, 1st Land District, 418th G.M. District, Walton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by Walton Electric Membership Corporation, and being on file in

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the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 313. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 314. That Walton Electric Membership Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 315. That, after Walton Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Walton Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 316. That no title shall be conveyed to Walton Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to Walton Electric Membership Corporation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Walton Electric Membership Corporation.
SECTION 317. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Walton Electric Membership Corporation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia

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unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Walton Electric Membership Corporation provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Walton Electric Membership Corporation or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 318. That the easement granted to Walton Electric Membership Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 319. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Walton Electric Membership Corporation shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 320. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 321. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Walton Electric Membership Corporation in the Superior Court of Walton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 322. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Walton Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 323. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XXVI SECTION 324.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Hamilton County, Tennessee, and is commonly known as the Western and Atlantic Railroad, and the property is in the custody of the State Properties Commission which, by official action, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 325. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of various road improvement projects, identified by the following project references PIN 114174.01, PIN 124076.00, PIN 129666.00, PIN 129668.00, PIN 130545.00, PIN 129670.00 and PIN 133281.00, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad. Said easement area is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 116 acres, lying and being in the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, and that portion only as shown on Right of Way survey furnished by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 326. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of various road improvement projects over the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
SECTION 327. That the Tennessee Department of Transportation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of the road improvement projects.

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SECTION 328. That, after the Tennessee Department of Transportation has put into use the road improvement projects this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the road improvements shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 329. That no title shall be conveyed to the Tennessee Department of Transportation and, except as herein specifically granted to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
SECTION 330. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, the Tennessee Department of Transportation provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from the Tennessee Department of Transportation or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 331. That the easement granted to the Tennessee Department of Transportation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.

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SECTION 332. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The Tennessee Department of Transportation shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 333. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 334. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the Superior Court of Hamilton County, Tennessee and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 335. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Tennessee Department of Transportation shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 336. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XXVII SECTION 337.
That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 338. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.
Representative Dunahoo of the 31st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 1113.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya E Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings
Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter
Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner
Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris
Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson
Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman
Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P.
Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser
Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HR 1116. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th and Greene of the 154th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Houston County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Walker County; and authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in White County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate substitute was read:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Barrow County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Dodge County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Houston County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Morgan County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Walker County; and authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in White County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Barrow County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 97.2 acres, being in 243rd G.M. Land District, City of Winder, Barrow County, Georgia, commonly known as Fort Yargo State Park, and more particularly described in that Deed, dated November 10, 1954 from the United States of America being recorded in Deed Book DD, Page 111, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Barrow County, and on file with the State Properties Commission on Real Property Records as RPR 00065; and (3) Camp Twin Lakes, Inc. is desirous of entering into a 25 year lease; and (4) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources; and (5) By official action dated February 27, 2024, the Board of the Department of Natural Resources resolved to enter a lease with Camp Twin Lakes, Inc. for 25 years; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the presumptive owner of those certain marshlands lying and being in the 2nd Georgia Militia District, City of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, and bounded north by a line running along the south face of a sheetpile bulkhead on the south side of the Savannah River containing approximately 0.187 of an acre identified as "Area to be Conveyed to Property Owner" on an Exhibit titled East River Street Development "Area to be Conveyed" prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering, dated January 4, 2024, a copy of which has been presented to the State Properties Commission for review and subject to a final survey being presented for approval, said marshlands being subject to regulation pursuant to the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act, O.C.G.A. 12-5-280, et. seq. and the Governor's powers to regulate State owned property O.C.G.A. 50-16-61, hereinafter referred to as the "Property" and adjoining water bottoms; and

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(2) The above-described property consists of State-owned marshlands that have been previously filled pursuant to the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act; and (3) East River Street, LLC ("ERS") claims to own in fee simple the Property pursuant to a deed from Georgia Power Company, dated January 14, 2013, and recorded in Deed Book 384-D, Pages 225-232 of the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court ("Deeded Property"), which may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and also all riparian, wharf, and other rights in, to, and over the adjoining water bottoms, which tract of land and rights in, to, and over the adjoining water bottoms is claimed to include the above-described property; and (4) ERS desires to, at its sole cost and expense, establish, construct, and develop property adjacent to the Savannah River which is claimed to include the above-described property; and (5) To resolve any and all disputes as to the ownership of the above-described property and all present and former littoral, wharfing, and other rights, interests, and privileges in and to the above-described property and adjoining tidally influenced water bottoms and tidal waters, the State Properties Commission seeks authorization to convey a portion of the State's interest in the Property to ERS in exchange for the conveyance of property from ERS, which property shall include a strip of land, being approximately 0.35 of an acre, identified as "Area to be Conveyed to State" on an Exhibit titled East River Street Development "Area to be Conveyed" prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering, dated January 4, 2024, a copy of which has been presented to the State Properties Commission for review and subject to a final survey being presented for approval, and measuring from the property line to not less than three feet in width adjoining the south face of the sheetpile bulkhead described herein for the length of the Deeded Property along the Savannah River, adjoining water bottoms, related rights and the receipt of payment in an amount sufficient for the State to receive fair market value, but for not less than $650.00, for any real property it may convey, and such other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia; provided nothing herein shall affect any rights, interests, or privileges in the above-described property and adjoining waters claimed by the City of Savannah; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Chatham County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is an approximately 30-acre tract, currently known as the Guy Minick Youth Sports Complex, being in the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, and more particularly described as a portion of the property in that Quitclaim Deed, dated August 12, 1996, from the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital), being recorded in Deed Book 182-A, Pages 192-195, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 008902; and

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(3) Said real Property is under the custody of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; and (4) Said real property is under currently under lease to the City of Savannah for use as a recreational complex on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 008171; and (5) The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is desirous of declaring the Property surplus to their current and future needs; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Dodge County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 4.99 acres, being in Land Lot 6, 15th Land District, City of Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia, commonly known as the former Eastman RYDC, and more particularly described in that Warranty Deed, dated June 24, 1975, from Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority being recorded in Deed Book 140, Pages 321-322, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Dodge County, and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 006084; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of real property rights located in Fulton County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property rights are located in Land Lot 78 of the 14th District of Fulton County and includes approximately 1.30 acres in fee simple, hereinafter referred to as the "Property", and said Property being further detailed and identified in that existing lease by and between the State of Georgia and Jamestown Shopping Center, Inc. dated July 25, 1969, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 003997, as amended by that Agreement, dated April 6, 1972, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 005462; and (3) Said above-described property may be more particularly described on a plat of survey entitled "Property of the State of Georgia the Old Governor's Mansion Property", dated October 19, 1968, and prepared by Ernest L. Boggus, P.E.&L.S.; and (4) Marriott International, Inc., or a wholly owned subsidiary is desirous of acquiring the Property; and (5) Said above-described property is under custody of the State Properties Commission and it is desirous of declaring said above-described property surplus to the current and future needs of the State, and is seeking authorization to convey said above-described property for the consideration of fair market value and for such other considerations as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of real property rights located in Fulton County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property rights are located in Land Lot 48 of the 14th District of Fulton County and includes approximately 2.31 acres, and more particularly described in that General Warranty Deed, dated June 30, 1989, by and between Charles Menser, Jr., John Propis, and Paul Propis and the State of Georgia, being recorded in Deed Book 12647, pages 308-312, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 07825, Warrant Deed, dated June 30, 1984, by and between Churches Home for Girls, Inc., and the State of Georgia, being recorded in Deed Book 7898, pages 158-160 and, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 06912, and General Warranty Deed, dated June 17, 1992, by and between CLC Enterprises, Inc., and the State of Georgia, being recorded in Deed Book 15399, pages 327-329 as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 08222; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Corrections; and (4) The Department of Corrections is desirous of declaring said property surplus to the current and future needs of the State; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Houston County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 256.0 acres, being in Land Lots 233, 234, 271 and 272, 13th Land District, City of Perry, Houston County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that General Warranty Deed, dated March 15, 2000, from Hilda P. Cochran being recorded in Deed Book 1517, Pages 334-342, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Houston County, and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 009520, and in that Deed of Gift, dated March 15, 2000, from Hilda P. Cochran being recorded in Deed Book 1517, Pages 343-346 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Houston County, and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 009521; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and (4) By official action dated January 11, 2024, the Georgia Department of Agriculture requested the above-described property be conveyed to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia subject to a reversionary interest if the above-described property ceases to be used for any purpose other than the development and operation of an agricultural demonstration farm; and (5) By official action dated January 11, 2024, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia requested acquisition of the above-described property subject to a reversionary interest if the above-described property ceases to be used for any purpose other than the development and operation of an agricultural demonstration farm; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Houston County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 3.0 acres, being in Land Lot 276, 13th Land District, City of Perry, Houston County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Quitclaim Deed, dated November 21, 1986, from The Board of Commissioners of Houston County, Georgia being recorded in Deed Book 744, Pages 398-407, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Houston County, and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 007545.01; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and (4) The Georgia Department of Agriculture is desirous of conveying the above-described property to the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; and (5) The Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority is desirous of acquiring the abovedescribed property from the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Morgan County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 14.114 acres fee, and 3.095 acres temporary easement, located in Land Lots 30, 31, 34, and 35, 19th Land District, Morgan County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Limited Warranty Deed, dated September 2, 2002, from the Joint Development Authority of Jasper County, Morgan County, Newton County, and Walton County, being recorded in Deed Book 00701, Pages 00956-01002, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Morgan County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 012780.03; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Economic Development; and (4) The Department of Transportation is desirous of acquiring the right of way for their Project PI0018361, Old Mill Road at I-20 Interchange and temporary easement for the demolition of a pond; and (5) By official action dated December 8, 2022, the Board of the Department of Economic Development resolved to seek legislation to surplus and convey the real property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Paulding County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.15 of an acre being in Land Lot 886 of the 18th District, 3rd Section, Paulding County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Limited Warranty Deed, dated December 18, 2014, from the B.M. Jones Company, L.P., being recorded in Deed Book 03344, Pages 573-587, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Paulding County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 011623.01; and

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(3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources; and (4) Paulding County is currently leasing the above-described property and by official action dated July 25, 2023, the Paulding County Board of Commissioners resolved to enter into a ground lease for the above-described property for a 25-year term for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a communications tower for public safety and county government purposes only, and will not be used for commercial purposes; and (5) By official action dated May 23, 2023, the Board of Natural Resources resolved to enter into a ground lease for the above-described property for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a communications tower for 911 emergency service to the public for a 25-year term; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Walker County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately a 28,517 square feet portion of a building, located at Building 500 on the Walker County Campus of Georgia Northwestern Technical College, being in Land Lots 121 and 122 of the 8th District, Walker County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Warranty Deed, dated December 1, 1989, from the Walker County Board of Education, being recorded in Deed Book 621 Pages 774777, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Walker County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 007891; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia; and (4) Walker County Board of Education is currently leasing the above-described property and is desirous of entering into a new lease for 10 years, with (1) ten-year renewal option to use the above-described property for the Walker Board of Education's Walker LAUNCH Program; and (5) By official action dated August 31, 2023, the Technical College System of Georgia does not object to leasing of the above-described property for 10 years, with (1) ten-year renewal option, for $10.00 annually and reimbursement to Georgia Northwestern Technical College of utilities, janitorial services and police and security as invoiced; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in White County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 4.93 acres, being in Land Lots 37, 38 and 60 of the 3rd Land District, White County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Limited Warranty Deed, dated August 30, 1994, from Charles Smithgall, Jr., being recorded in Deed Book 406, Pages 1-207, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of White County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 008547; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources; and

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(4) Extenet Systems is currently leasing the above-described property and is desirous of entering into a new lease for a term from commencement to expire December 31, 2027 with (2) five-year renewal options to use the above-described property to install, maintain, and operate underground fiber optic cables to an existing cell communications tower, commonly known as the "Smithgall Tower" located within Smithgall Woods State Park; and (5) By official action dated August 22, 2023, the Board of Natural Resources does not object to leasing of the above-described property for a term from lease commencement to expiration on December 31, 2027 with (2) five-year renewal options for fair market value; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I SECTION 1.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Barrow County, containing approximately 97.2 acres, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described property to Camp Twin Lakes, Inc. for a term of 25 years, for the consideration of $10.00 annually and the agreement to operate primarily for the purpose of providing persons facing serious life challenges with therapeutic, recreational and education experiences, with particular emphasis for providing a place for children with serious illnesses and life challenges, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 3. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 4. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE II SECTION 5.

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That the State of Georgia is the presumptive owner of certain marshlands consisting of 0.187 of an acre lying and being in Chatham County, Georgia, described and referred to as the above-described property, defined hereinabove, and shown on an Exhibit titled East River Street Development "Area to be Conveyed" prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering, dated January 4, 2024, a copy of which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein, and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 6. East River Street, LLC ("ERS") also claims to own the above-described property in fee simple, pursuant to a deed from Georgia Power Company, dated January 14, 2013, and recorded in Deed Book 384-D, Pages 225-232 of the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court, and riparian, wharf and other rights in the adjoining water bottoms, which 0.187 of an acre tract and rights in the adjoining water bottom is claimed to include the abovedescribed property, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 7. That ERS desires to, at its sole cost and expense, establish, construct, and develop this 0.187 of an acre tract of property adjacent to the Savannah River, which is claimed to include the above-described property.
SECTION 8. That to resolve any and all disputes as to the ownership of the above-described property and all present and former littoral, wharfing, and other rights, interests, and privileges in and to the above-described property and adjoining tidally influenced water bottoms and tidal waters, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey a portion of the State's interest in the above-described property to ERS in exchange for the conveyance by ERS of a strip of land, being approximately 0.35 of an acre, identified as "Area to be Conveyed to State" on an Exhibit titled East River Street Development "Area to be Conveyed" prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering, dated January 4, 2024, a copy of which has been presented to the State Properties Commission for review and subject to a final survey being presented for approval, and measuring from the above-described property line to not less than three feet in width adjoining the south face of the sheetpile bulkhead described herein for the length of the Deeded Property along the Savannah River, adjoining water bottoms, related rights, and the receipt of payment in an amount sufficient for the State to receive fair market value, but for not less than $650.00, for any real property it may convey, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia; provided nothing herein shall affect any rights, interests, or privileges in the above-described property and adjoining waters claimed by the City of Savannah.

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SECTION 9. That the State Properties Commission is authorized to require a more particular description of present and former property, rights, interests, and privileges that comprise all or part of the exchange authorized by this resolution.
SECTION 10. That any quitclaim deed or documents executed in connection with the sale, or exchange, or combination thereof contemplated by this resolution shall be recorded by ERS in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County, and that ERS shall provide a copy of the recorded deed or documents promptly to the State Properties Commission to be inventoried and retained by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 11. That the authorization provided by this resolution shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE III SECTION 12.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Chatham County, containing approximately 30.0 acres, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 13. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to a local government or state entity for fair market value or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00, so long as the property is used for public purpose in perpetuity, and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 14. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 15. That the authorization to conveyance the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 16. That the deed(s) and plat(s) of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 17. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 18.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described improved property located in Dodge County, containing approximately 4.99 acres, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 19. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to a local government or state entity for fair market value or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00, so long as the property is used for public purpose in perpetuity, and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 20. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 21. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 22. That the deed(s) and plat(s) of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 23. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of a custodial agency until the property is conveyed.

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ARTICLE V SECTION 24.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described improved property located in Fulton County, containing approximately 1.30 acres, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 25. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to convey by appropriate instrument to Marriott International, Inc., or a wholly owned subsidiary for the sale of the property for the consideration of $50,000,000.00 and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 26. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 27. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 28. That the deed shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 29. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the State Properties Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 30.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described improved property located in Fulton County, containing approximately 2.31 acres, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 31. That the above-described real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, by competitive bid for fair market value; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value; or

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to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00, so long as the property is used for public purpose in perpetuity, and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 32. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 33. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 34. That the deed shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 35. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 36.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described improved property located in Houston County, containing approximately 256.0 acres, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 37. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for a consideration of $10.00 subject to a reversionary interest if the above-described property ceases to be used for any purpose other than the development and operation of an agricultural demonstration farm; and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 38. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.

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SECTION 39. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 40. That the deed or deed and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Houston County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 41. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture until the above-described property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 42.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described improved property located in Houston County, containing approximately 3.0 acres, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 43. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for a consideration of $10.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 44. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 45. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 46. That the deed or deed and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Houston County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 47. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture until the above-described property is conveyed.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 48.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described improved property located in Morgan County, containing approximately 14.114 acres fee, and 3.095 acres temporary easement, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 49. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Department of Transportation for a consideration of $10.00 and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 50. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 51. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 52. That the deed(s) and plat(s) of the conveyance and easement documents shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Morgan County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 53. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Economic Development until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE X SECTION 54.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Paulding County, containing approximately 0.15 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the

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leasing of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 55. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described property to Paulding County, Georgia, for a term of 25 years for the consideration of $10.00 annually, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 56. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 57. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 58. That the lease shall be recorded by the Lessee in the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 59. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE XI SECTION 60.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Walker County, containing approximately 28,517 square feet, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 61. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described property to Walker County Board of Education, for a term of 10 years, and include (1) ten-year renewal option, for $10.00 annually and reimbursement to Georgia Northwestern Technical College of utilities, janitorial services and police and security as invoiced, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 62. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 63. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 64. That the lease shall be recorded by the Lessee in the Superior Court of Walker County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 65. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 66.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in White County, containing approximately 4.93 acres, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 67. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described property to Extenet Systems, for a term from lease commencement to expiration on December 31, 2027, with (2) five-year renewal options, for the consideration of $1,800.00 annually, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 68. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 69. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 70. That the lease shall be recorded by the Lessee in the Superior Court of White County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 71. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources during the term of the lease.

ARTICLE XIII SECTION 72.

That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 73. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

Representative Pirkle of the 169th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 1116.

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

Y Adesanya E Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner
Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron
Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Henderson Hilton Hitchens
Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner
Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D
Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye
Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris
Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. E Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook

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Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J
Collins

Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter
Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lewis-Ward Lim
Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson
Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 353. By Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Washburn of the 144th, Jasperse of the 11th, Williams of the 168th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to provide that administrative procedures and actions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to provide that administrative procedures and actions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," is amended by revising paragraph (19) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-27-9, relating to general powers of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, as follows:
"(19) To adopt and amend such regulations, policies, and procedures as necessary to carry out and implement its powers and duties, organize and operate the corporation, regulate the conduct of lottery games in general, and any other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient and effective operation of the lottery or the convenience of the public. The promulgation of any such regulations, policies, and procedures pursuant

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to Articles 1 and 2 of this chapter shall be exempt from the requirements of Chapter 13 of this title, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the promulgation of any form of licensure, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative hearings regarding violations of Article 3 of this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 13 of this title. Hearings under Code Section 50-27-102 shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Arbitration Code.'"
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Powell of the 33rd offers the following amendment:
Amend HB 353 (HB 353/SCSFA) by striking from line 1 to the end and inserting in lieu thereof the following: To amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to provide that administrative procedures and actions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50 and that certain hearings shall be subject to the "Georgia Arbitration Code"; to change certain provisions relating to the shortfall reserves maintained within the Lottery for Education Account; to provide definitions; to provide for certain late fees; to provide for multiyear licenses; to provide for the manner of noncash redemption; to provide for a limitation on the permitted noncash redemption award for Class A and Class B machines; to provide for redemption for successful play of bona fide coin operated amusement machines through self-service redemption devices under certain conditions; to provide for certain auctions; to provide for the issuance of regulatory guidance letters; to provide for exceptions to provisions of law regarding the amount of funds that may come from the play of bona fide coin operated amusement machines for certain historical fraternal benefit associations and veterans organizations; to provide for quarterly reports; to provide that certain provisions to location owners or location operators by master licensees shall not constitute an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act; to revise the division of revenue from Class B machines; to provide for the issuance of federal 1099 tax forms in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," is amended by revising paragraph (19) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-27-9, relating to general powers of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, as follows:
"(19) To adopt and amend such regulations, policies, and procedures as necessary to carry out and implement its powers and duties, organize and operate the corporation, regulate the conduct of lottery games in general, and any other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient and effective operation of the lottery or the convenience of the public. The promulgation of any such regulations, policies, and procedures pursuant to this article and Article 2 of this chapter shall be exempt from the requirements of Chapter 13 of this title, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, hearings related to any dispute between licensees under Code Section 50-27-102 shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Arbitration Code.' All other hearings and any rules, regulations, policies, or procedures related to the administration, enforcement, or violation of this article shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 13 of this title."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 50-27-13, relating to disposition of lottery proceeds, budget report by Governor, appropriations by General Assembly, and shortfall reserve subaccount, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(3)(A) Beginning in Fiscal Year 2025, a A shortfall reserve shall be maintained within the Lottery for Education Account in an amount equal to at least 50 percent of net proceeds deposited into such account for the preceding fiscal year of the average amount of net proceeds deposited into such account for the preceding three fiscal years, hereinafter referred to as the minimum reserve. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2025 and for each fiscal year thereafter, if on the last day of the preceding fiscal year the total reserve fund balance exceeds the minimum reserve, an amount equal to 10 percent of the excess reserve funds, meaning the amount that the total reserve fund balance exceeds the minimum reserve, shall be appropriated for educational purposes and programs. (B) If the net proceeds paid into the Lottery for Education Account in any year are not sufficient to meet the amount appropriated for education educational purposes and programs, the shortfall reserve may be drawn upon to meet the deficiency and any amount so drawn may count for purposes of appropriations in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. (C) If In the event the shortfall reserve is drawn upon and falls below 50 percent of the average amount of net proceeds deposited into such account for the preceding three fiscal year years, the shortfall reserve shall be replenished to the level required by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph in the next fiscal year and the lottery-funded lottery funded programs shall be reviewed and adjusted accordingly."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-70, relating to legislative findings and definitions, and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3) 'Class A machine' means a bona fide coin operated amusement machine that is not a Class B machine, does not allow a successful player to carry over points won on one play to a subsequent play or plays, and:
(A) Provides no reward to a successful player; (B) Rewards a successful player only with free replays or additional time to play; (C) Rewards a successful player with noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, gift certificates, or novelties in compliance with the provisions of subsection (c) or paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35, and does not reward a successful player with any item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35 or any reward redeemable as an item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35; (D) Rewards a successful player with points, tokens, tickets, or other evidence of winnings that may be exchanged only for items listed in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; or (E) Rewards a successful player with any combination of items listed in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of this paragraph. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 16-12-35 or any other Code section to the contrary, the permitted noncash redemption award per play for a Class A machine shall not exceed a wholesale value of $50.00." "(5.1) 'Gift card' means an electronic payment device or system: (A) Issued for a specific amount of noncash redemption which was earned by a successful player of a bona fide coin operated amusement machine; and (B) Provided or loaded on a prepaid basis for the future purchase or delivery of any merchandise or service permitted by law from a single merchant or service provider or multiple merchants or service providers, whether affiliated or not."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (k) of Code Section 50-27-71, relating to license fees, issuance of license, display of license, control number, duplicate certificates, application for license or renewal, and penalty for noncompliance, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(k) A renewal application filed on or after the due dates set forth in the rules promulgated by the board, but before the license expires, shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable late fee of $1,000.00; provided, however, that the nonrefundable late fee for Class A master and location licenses shall be $100.00. A manufacturer, distributor, or master license or location license that has been expired for more than 90 days may not be renewed. In such a case, the manufacturer, distributor, master license licensee, or location license owner shall obtain a new license, as applicable, by complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license."

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"(o)(1) Any license issued pursuant to this Code section shall be for a period of one, two, or three years at the option of the applicant or licensee at the time of issuance or renewal. The license fee for multiyear licenses shall be determined based on the annual license fees set forth in this Code section multiplied by the number of years for which the license is issued. Any refund of a license fee sought pursuant to Code Section 5027-72 shall be prorated. (2) A licensee shall report to the corporation any material change in the information requested by the corporation as a part of the application for or renewal of a license under this Code section and pay any additional fees associated with such change."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-27-71.1. (a)(1) On and after the effective date of this Code section and before July 1, 2026, nonreloadable gift cards shall be allowed as a legal form of redemption for Class A machines and Class B machines in addition to any other form of redemption allowed by law or authorized by the corporation. (2) On and after July 1, 2026: (A) Only replays and nonreloadable and reloadable gift cards shall be allowed as a legal form of redemption for Class A machines in addition to any other form of redemption allowed by law or authorized by the corporation; and (B) Only replays, lottery products, and nonreloadable and reloadable gift cards shall be allowed as a legal form of redemption for Class B machines and no other form of redemption shall be allowed. Any location owner or location operator that provides for the redemption of products or services, other than replays and lottery products, that are not on a gift card shall, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, receive a warning for the first violation and shall be punished by civil penalties for any subsequent violations that shall be imposed by the corporation in amounts that are proportional to any amounts inappropriately redeemed; provided, however, that nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to eliminate or reduce any administrative penalty related to a violation of Code Section 16-12-35.
(b) No value shall be placed on a gift card unless such value has been won by the player for the successful play of a game on the bona fide coin operated amusement machine. Such gift card may be used off the premises of the location licensee, but shall be loaded or caused to be loaded only on the location licensee's premises and only by the location licensee or its employees on such premises or by a self-service gift card redemption device on such premises. A gift card may be honored by the location licensee upon presentation but shall not be exchanged for cash, change, or currency. (c) Notwithstanding Code Section 16-12-35 or any other provision of law to the contrary:
(1) Gift cards shall be redeemable or exchangeable for any goods or services which a successful player is entitled or permitted by law to purchase; and (2) The award of such gift card shall be a lawful act of in-store redemption and shall be permitted to be fully redeemed off the premises.

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(d) A successful player may redeem his or her winnings on a gift card from a self-service gift card device. Such device and the cost of such device may be provided by the location owner or location operator, the master licensee, or both. Any contract or agreement entered into with a master licensee for the provision of self-service gift card redemption devices shall not be subject to the provisions of Code Section 50-27-87.1."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 50-27-73, relating the refusal to issue or renew license, revocation or suspension, hearing, and limitation on issuance of licenses, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e) Effective July 1, 2015 2024, the corporation may issue up to 220 Class B master licenses through a process of competitive auction to be established by the corporation and such a competitive auction for one license shall occur at least once every three years effective July 1, 2015 2024; provided, however, that any person or entity holding a Class B master license on the effective date of this subsection shall not be subject to the competitive auction process provided for in this Code section but shall be subject to all other requirements of this article; provided, further, that the corporation shall be permitted to renew Class B master licenses at any time. (f) At any time following a proposed revocation or a proposed nonrenewal of a master license by the corporation, any settlement of such proposed revocation or proposed nonrenewal involving the sale of the master license and associated assets, including, but not limited to, contracts or agreements entered into pursuant to Code Section 50-27-87 and bona fide coin operated amusement machines, shall require a public auction."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-27-81.1. The corporation shall by rule and regulation create a process whereby any person may request an official interpretation of any rule or regulation through a regulatory guidance letter. A regulatory guidance letter shall be issued within 60 days of a request seeking guidance on a rule or regulation and shall only be used to interpret or clarify existing rules and regulations. A regulatory guidance letter shall remain in effect and be valid unless it is superseded by a subsequently adopted state law or a rule or regulation of the corporation, a subsequently issued regulatory guidance letter, or a court order. The corporation shall incorporate relevant portions of any regulatory guidance letter in subsequent rules and regulations as may be applicable and necessary to ensure clarity in such rules and regulations."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 50-27-84, relating to limitation on percent of monthly gross retail receipts derived from machines, monthly verified reports, issuance of fine or revocation or suspension of license for violations, and submission of electronic reports, as follows:

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"50-27-84. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Amusement or recreational establishment' means an open-air establishment frequented by the public for amusement or recreation. Such an establishment shall be in a licensed fixed location located in this state and which has been in operation for at least 35 years. (2) 'Business location' means any structure, vehicle, or establishment where a business is conducted. (3) 'Gross retail receipts' means the total revenue derived by a business at any one business location from the sale of goods and services and the commission earned at any one business location on the sale of goods and services but shall not include revenue from the sale of goods or services for which the business will receive only a commission. The sale of goods or services for which the business will receive only a commission shall not include the sale of any item which the business has purchased for resale. Revenue shall not include the sale of goods and services at wholesale. (b)(1) No location owner or location operator shall derive more than 50 percent of such location owner's or location operator's monthly quarterly gross retail receipts for the business location in which the Class B machine or machines are situated from such Class B machines; provided, however, that revenues that are due to a master licensee or the corporation or noncash redemption that is earned by the player shall not be deemed revenue derived from Class B machines. This paragraph shall not apply to historical fraternal benefit associations or veterans organizations which are exempt from taxes and are described in Code Section 48-5-41 or 48-5-478.4. (2) No location owner or location operator shall offer more than nine Class B machines to the public for play in the same business location; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply to an amusement or recreational establishment. (c) For each business location which offers to the public one or more Class B machines, the location owner or location operator shall prepare a monthly quarterly verified report setting out separately by location in Georgia: (1) The gross receipts from the Class B machines; (2) The gross retail receipts for the business location; and (3) The net receipts of the Class B machines. (c.1) Each person holding a Class B master license shall prepare a monthly quarterly verified report setting out separately by location in Georgia: (1) The gross receipts from the Class B machines which the master licensee maintains; and (2) The net receipts of the Class B machines. (d) In accordance with the provisions of Code Section 50-27-73 and the procedures set out in Code Sections 50-27-74 and 50-27-75, the corporation may fine an applicant or holder of a license, refuse to issue or renew a location license or master license, or revoke or suspend a location license or master license for single or repeated violations of subsection (b) of this Code section.

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(e) A location owner or location operator shall report the information prescribed in this Code section in the form required by the corporation. Such report shall be submitted in an electronic format approved by the corporation. (f) Beginning on August 20, 2013 July 20, 2024, and on the twentieth day of each month January, April, July, and October of each year thereafter, for the previous month calendar quarter, the reports required by subsections (c) and (c.1) of this Code section shall be supplied to the corporation on forms provided by the corporation, including electronic means. The corporation shall be authorized to audit any records for any such business location or master licensee subject to this Code section. The corporation may contract with any state agencies to perform the audits authorized by this Code section, and it may contract or enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Revenue to enforce the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 50-27-86, relating to local government to adopt any combination of a list of ordinance provisions, as follows:
"50-27-86. In addition to the state regulatory provisions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines contained in Code Section 16-12-35 and this article, the governing authority of any county or municipal corporation shall be authorized to enact and enforce an ordinance which includes any or all of the following provisions:
(1) Prohibiting the offering to the public of more than six Class B machines that reward the player exclusively with noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, gift certificates, or novelties at the same business location; (2) Requiring the owner or operator of a business location which offers to the public any bona fide coin operated amusement machine that rewards the player exclusively as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 Class A machine or Class B machine to inform all employees of the prohibitions and penalties set out in subsections (e), (f), and (g) of Code Section 16-12-35; (3) Requiring the owner or possessor of any bona fide coin operated amusement machine that rewards the player exclusively as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 Class A machine or Class B machine to inform each location owner or location operator of the business location where such machine is located of the prohibitions and penalties set out in subsections (e), (f), and (g) of Code Section 16-1235; (4) Providing for the suspension or revocation of a license granted by such local governing authority to manufacture, distribute, or sell alcoholic beverages or for the suspension or revocation of any other license granted by such local governing authority as a penalty for conviction of the location owner or location operator of a violation of subsection (e), (f), or (g) of Code Section 16-12-35, or both. An ordinance providing for the suspension or revocation of a license shall conform to the due process guidelines for granting, refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license for the manufacture,

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distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages set out in subsection (b) of Code Section 33-2; (5) Providing for penalties, including fines or suspension or revocation of a license as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection Code section, or both, for a violation of any ordinance enacted pursuant to this subsection Code section; provided, however, that a municipal corporation shall not be authorized to impose any penalty greater than the maximum penalty authorized by such municipal corporation's charter; (6) Requiring any location owner or location operator subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-84 to provide to the local governing authority a copy of each verified monthly report prepared in accordance with such Code section, incorporating the provisions of such Code section in the ordinance, providing for any and all of the penalties authorized by subsection (d) of Code Section 50-27-84, and allowing an annual audit of the reports from the location owner or location operator; (7) Requiring the location owner or location operator of any business location which offers to the public one or more bona fide coin operated amusement Class A machines or Class B machines to post prominently a notice that includes language provided by the corporation through rules and regulations or language that is substantially similar including the following or substantially similar language:
'GEORGIA LAW PROHIBITS PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR WINNING A GAME OR GAMES ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR FREE REPLAYS WON ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR ANY MERCHANDISE, PRIZE, TOY, GIFT CERTIFICATE, OR NOVELTY WON ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; OR AWARDING ANY MERCHANDISE, PRIZE, TOY, GIFT CERTIFICATE, OR NOVELTY OF A VALUE EXCEEDING $5.00 FOR A SINGLE PLAY OF THIS MACHINE.'; (8) Providing for restrictions relating to distance from specified structures or uses so long as those distance requirements are no more restrictive than such requirements applicable to the sale of alcoholic beverages; (9) Requiring as a condition for doing business in the jurisdiction disclosure by the location owner or location operator of the name and address of the owner of the bona fide coin operated amusement machine or machines each Class A machine or Class B machine; (10) Requiring that all bona fide coin operated amusement Class A machines and Class B machines are placed and kept in plain view and accessible to any person who is at the business location; and (11) Requiring a business that offers one or more bona fide coin operated amusement Class A machines or Class B machines to the public for play to post its business license or occupation tax certificate."

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SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by designating the existing text of Code Section 50-2787.1, relating to unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts, as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) The provision by the master licensee of non-fixtures on or within a building in which there is a licensed location at which bona fide coin operated amusement machines are located to a location owner or location operator with whom the master licensee has a contract for the placement of Class B machines shall not be deemed to be an unfair method of competition or unfair or deceptive act under this Code section; provided, however, that such non-fixtures shall:
(1) Be limited to branded posters and signs, digital video signage, rugs, seating, removable partition walls, and wall coverings, unless additional non-fixtures are authorized by the corporation by the adoption of rules and regulations; (2) Be exclusively for the facilitation and promotion of the play of Class B machines and the redemption of approved gift cards; (3) Remain the property of the master licensee; and (4) Be removed not later than when the Class B machines of the master licensee are removed from the location."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 50-27-102, relating to role of corporation, implementation and certification, separation of funds and accounting, and disputes, as follows:
"50-27-102. (a) Upon successful implementation and certification of the Class B accounting terminal under the provisions of Code Section 50-27-101, and for the first fiscal year thereafter, the corporation shall:
(1) Retain 5 13 percent of the net receipts; (2) Provide, within five business days of receipt, 47.5 43.5 percent of the net receipts to the location owner and location operator for the cost associated with allowing the Class B machines to be placed; and (3) Provide, within five business days of receipt, 47.5 43.5 percent of the net receipts to the operator holding the Class B master license for the cost of securing, operating, and monitoring the machines. (b) In each fiscal year after the implementation and certification required by subsection (a) of this Code section, the corporation's share shall increase 1 percent, taken evenly from the location owner or location operator and the operator, to a maximum of 10 percent. (c) The corporation shall require location owners and location operators to place all bona fide coin operated amusement machine proceeds due the corporation in a segregated account in institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation not later than the close of the next banking day after the date of their collection by the retailer until the date they are paid over to the corporation. At the time of such deposit, bona fide coin

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operated amusement machine proceeds shall be deemed to be the property of the corporation. The corporation may require a location owner or location operator to establish a single separate electronic funds transfer account where available for the purpose of receiving proceeds from Class B machines, making payments to the corporation, and receiving payments for the corporation. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the corporation, each bona fide coin operated amusement machine location owner or location operator shall establish a separate bank account for bona fide coin operated amusement machine proceeds which shall be kept separate and apart from all other funds and assets and shall not be commingled with any other funds or assets. Whenever any person who receives proceeds from bona fide coin operated amusement machines becomes insolvent, the proceeds due the corporation from such person shall have preference over all debts or demands. Whenever any person who receives proceeds from bona fide coin operated amusement machines dies insolvent, the proceeds due the corporation from such person's estate shall have preference over all debts or demands except the provision of year's support for such person's family. If any financial obligation to the corporation has not been timely received, the officers, directors, members, partners, or shareholders of the location owner or location operator shall be personally liable for the moneys owed to the corporation. The corporation shall issue a federal Internal Revenue Service Form 1099, or its equivalent, to each master licensee and location owner or location operator which receives proceeds pursuant to this Code section.
(d)(c)(1) As a condition of the license issued pursuant to this article, no master licensee or location owner or location operator shall replace or remove a Class A machine or Class B bona fide coin operated amusement machine from a location until the master licensee and location owner or location operator certify to the corporation that there are no disputes regarding any agreement, distribution of funds, or other claim between the master licensee and location owner or location operator; provided, however, that this certification shall not be required if a master licensee is replacing its own Class A machine or Class B bona fide coin operated amusement machine at a location. If either the master licensee or location owner or location operator is unable to make the certification required by this Code section, the corporation shall refer the dispute to a hearing officer as set forth in this subsection. (2) The corporation shall have jurisdiction of all disputes between and among any licensees or former licensees whose licenses were issued pursuant to this article relating in any way to any agreement involving coin operated amusement machines, distribution of funds, tortious interference with contract, other claims against a subsequent master license holder licensee or location owner, or any other claim involving coin operated amusement machines; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to any agreement which expired on or before April 10, 2013. Except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the corporation shall refer any dispute certified by any master licensee against any other master licensee or any location owner or location operator or by any location owner or location operator against any master licensee to a hearing officer. For the purpose of service on licensees with respect to disputes, each licensee or former licensee shall register and keep current with the corporation the name of an

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agent and his or her address and an email address which shall be made available to any licensee on request. Service by registered mail, courier delivery, or overnight mail delivered to the agent's registered address and to the email address shall be adequate service on the licensee for a hearing on the dispute. All disputes subject to the provisions of this Code section certified by a master licensee, location owner, or location operator shall be decided by a hearing officer approved or appointed by the corporation. The corporation shall adopt rules and regulations governing the selection of hearing officers after consultation with the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board. Costs of the hearing officer's review, including any hearing set pursuant to this Code section, shall be shared equally between the parties in the dispute unless provided otherwise in the agreement or by the hearing officer; provided, however, that the corporation shall not be responsible for any of the costs associated with the dispute resolution mechanism set forth in this Code section. If any party fails to timely pay the costs of the hearing officer's review within ten days of service of notice of costs by the hearing officer, the hearing officer shall grant a default judgment on liability against the nonpaying party. The hearing officer shall then consider evidence related to damages or any other relief and shall render judgment based upon a preponderance of the evidence. (3) The corporation shall also adopt rules governing the procedure, evidentiary matters, and any prehearing discovery applicable to disputes resolved pursuant to this Code section. Such rules shall be consistent with the Georgia Arbitration Code, and the corporation shall consult the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board regarding the procedures or rules adopted pursuant to this subsection. Notwithstanding Code Section 9-9-9, such procedures and rules shall include at least the right of notice to produce books, writings, and other documents or tangible things; depositions; and interrogatories. (4) If requested by the master licensee or the location owner or location operator, the hearing officer shall conduct a hearing as to the dispute, but in no case unless extended by the hearing officer for good cause shall the hearing officer conduct a hearing more than 90 days after he or she has been appointed or selected to decide the dispute. No Class B bona fide coin operated amusement machine that is subject to the dispute resolution mechanism required by this Code section shall be removed from the terminal by a master licensee, location owner, or location operator or otherwise prevented by a master licensee, location owner, or location operator from play by the public until a final decision is entered and all appellate rights have been exhausted, or until the master licensee and location owner or location operator agree to a resolution, whichever occurs first. (5) The decision of the hearing officer may be appealed to the chief executive officer or his or her designee. The chief executive officer shall not reverse a finding of fact of the hearing officer if any evidence supports the hearing officer's conclusion. The chief executive officer shall not reverse a conclusion of law of the hearing officer unless it was clearly erroneous, arbitrary, and capricious or exceeded the hearing officer's jurisdiction. The decision of the chief executive officer may be appealed to the Superior

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Court of Fulton County, which court shall not reverse the chief executive officer's findings of fact unless it is against the weight of the evidence as set forth in Code Section 5-5-21, and the chief executive officer's legal conclusions shall not be set aside unless there is an error of law."

SECTION 12. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Powell of the 33rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 353.

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

Y Adesanya E Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett
Beverly Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye E Gaines E Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner N Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin

Y Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald N Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal N New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch N Paris
Park Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson E Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts

Y Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis

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N Clark, J Y Collins

Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Martin Y Martinez

Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Yearta Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 142, nays 16.

The motion prevailed.

HB 985. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Gambill of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to abolish the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to provide for the transfer of outstanding obligations and liabilities and assets of such corporation; to amend Titles 2, 7, 12, 20, 26, 33, 43, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, banking and finance, conservation and natural resources, education, food, drugs, and cosmetics, insurance, professions and businesses, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to remove cross-references and make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 985 (LC 49 1637) by striking lines 1 through 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
To amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education, so as to bring up to date various higher education related entities; to abolish the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to provide for the transfer of outstanding obligations and liabilities and assets of such corporation; to reinstate the Private Colleges and Universities Authority; to amend Titles 2, 7, 12, 20, 26, 33, 43, and 48 of the Official

By striking lines 580 through 584 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

PART III SECTION 3-1.

An Act repealing provisions creating inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies, approved May 7, 2019 (Ga L. 2019, p. 919), is amended by repealing Part VII, relating to the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, pursuant to Private Colleges and Universities Authority, et al., v. Kemp (July 8, 2019) (docketed at Civil Action File No. 2019CV322341).

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PART IV SECTION 4-1.

This Act shall become effective on June 30, 2024.

SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Martin of the 49th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 985.

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

Y Adesanya E Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye E Gaines E Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Hilton
Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M
Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris
Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson E Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook
Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 154, nays 0.

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The motion prevailed.
HB 244. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Rhodes of the 124th, DeLoach of the 167th, Sainz of the 180th, Townsend of the 179th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to extend the date by which rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Natural Resources must be in effect for purposes of establishing criminal violations of said rules and regulations; to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to seafood, so as to require certain reporting of non-activity by seafood dealers; to amend Part 4 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to shellfish, so as to provide for a definition; to authorize discretionary penalties for certain enforcement actions by the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to update an effective date; to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to extend the date by which rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Natural Resources must be in effect for purposes of establishing criminal violations of said rules and regulations; to correct a cross-reference; to authorize the hunting of bobcat and fox using recorded calls and sounds; to require certain reporting of nonactivity by seafood dealers; to provide for a definition; to authorize discretionary penalties for certain enforcement actions by the Department of Natural Resources; to repeal certain cage fees; to provide for exemptions; to amend Code Section 52-7-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalty, so as to update an effective date; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members

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and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(5) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, for purposes of establishing criminal violations of the standards, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources as provided in this title, the term 'standards, rules, and regulations' shall mean those standards, rules, and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources in force and effect on January 1, 2022 2024."
SECTION 2. Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, is amended by revising Code Section 27-1-39, relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations, as follows:
"27-1-39. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, for purposes of establishing criminal violations of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources as provided in this title, the term 'rules and regulations' means those rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources in force and effect on January 1, 2022 2024."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 27-2-8, relating to commercial fishing boat licenses, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) The owner or operator of a trawler licensed according to subsection (b) of this Code section may purchase a trawler crew license as provided for in subparagraphs (W) and (X) (Y) and (Z) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 27-2-23. Such license shall cover all crew members aboard the trawler while fishing, and all such crew members while so covered shall be exempt from the personal commercial fishing license requirements otherwise applicable under this title. Such trawler crew license shall be separate and distinct from any other license, shall be valid only for the trawler for which it is purchased, and shall not be transferable to any other trawler or vessel. Such trawler crew license shall be valid for a fishing year as provided for in Code Section 27-2-3 and shall be carried onboard the trawler while the trawler is in operation for purposes of the trawler crew license."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 27-3-12, relating to unlawful substances and equipment and computer assisted remote hunting prohibited, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful to hunt any wild animal, game animal, or game bird by means of drugs, poisons, chemicals, smoke, gas, explosives, or recorded calls or sounds, or recorded and electronically imitated or amplified sounds or calls including, but not limited to, electronically imitated or amplified calls or sounds, except that bobcat and fox may be hunted using recorded calls or sounds. It shall also be unlawful to use electronic

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communications equipment for the purpose of facilitating pursuit of any wild animal, game bird, or game animal."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 27-4-136, relating to seafood dealer license, maintenance of records, and purchase of seafood, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) Each person required to maintain records pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall report such information to the department, whose address for the purpose of reporting shall be the Coastal Resource Division headquarters, at such times and in such manner as the board provides by rule or regulation. For the purposes of this subsection, a person licensed as a seafood dealer who has taken no activity described in paragraph (2) of this subsection within any given month shall report such nonactivity to the department in the same manner as provided by rule or regulation."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 27-4-188, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Cage' means a containment unit of any size that contains or may contain shellfish for commercial sale. For a larger outer unit which holds smaller units inside, the entire unit shall be treated as a single cage."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Code Section 27-4-190, relating to commercial fishing license with shellfish endorsement and master harvester permit or harvester permit, hours for taking shellfish, and recreational harvesting, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) It shall be unlawful to take or possess shellfish in commercial quantities or for commercial purposes without first having obtained a commercial fishing license with a shellfish endorsement and a master harvester permit or harvester permit or without proof of purchase that such shellfish were purchased from a certified shellfish dealer. Master harvester permits shall specify whether the permittee is authorized to take oysters, clams, or other shellfish and shall only be issued to persons certified by the Department of Agriculture to handle shellfish unless permission to take and possess shellfish has been granted by the department as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 27-4-197 and in Code Section 27-4-202. Such permits shall be provided annually. A permittee may request authorization from the department for employees or agents, who shall be referred to as harvesters, of such permittee to take shellfish from permitted areas. Such request shall be in writing to the department and shall include the name, address, and personal commercial fishing license number of the harvester. It shall be unlawful for harvesters to take or possess shellfish as authorized under their employer's master harvester permit unless they carry on their person while taking or in possession of shellfish a harvester permit as provided by the department indicating the

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exact area and circumstances allowed for taking. Such harvesters' permits and charts shall be provided annually by the department and shall be in a form as prescribed by the department. Harvesters must possess a valid personal commercial fishing license as provided for in Code Section 27-4-110, a shellfish endorsement as provided for in the department's rules and regulations, and, when a boat is used, a valid commercial fishing boat license as provided in Code Section 27-2-8. Master harvester permits and harvester permits shall not be issued may be denied pursuant to Code Section 27-2-25 to persons who have violated this part in the two years immediately preceding the filing of an application for a permit. Permits may be revoked pursuant to Code Section 27-225. Master harvester permits and harvester permits issued to master harvesters or agents shall be surrendered to the department upon termination of Department of Agriculture certification for handling shellfish, or upon termination of right to harvest shellfish, or upon violation of any provision of this title pursuant to Code Section 274-201. If a harvester is removed from authorization to take shellfish by the master harvester permittee, the master harvester shall immediately notify the department of such removal. In addition, that harvester shall immediately surrender to the department his or her harvester permit. It shall be unlawful to possess unauthorized harvester permits or harvester permits issued to another person."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 27-4-201, relating to penalty for violation of article and revocation of authorizations, as follows:
"27-4-201. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, any person who violates any provision of this article part shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. (b) Any authorizations issued under this part to any person convicted of violating any provision of this article shall part may be revoked by operation of law and shall not be reissued for a period of three years. The department shall notify the person in writing of the revocation. Prior to revocation, such person shall have opportunity for hearing in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' pursuant to Code Section 27-2-25; provided, however, that, upon the first such conviction, a harvester permit shall not be revoked if the harvester satisfactorily completes, within 30 days of notice from the department, the retraining specified by the department in accordance with the requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 27-4-195."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 27-4-204, relating to permitting, number of cages, and identification attached to cages, as follows:
"27-4-204. (a) The first time that a person obtains or renews a shellfish mariculture permit, he or she shall obtain a permit from the department establishing the maximum number of cages

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that may be deployed at any given time during that license year. Such permits shall be issued in 25 cage increments. The permittee shall pay a fee of $1.00 per cage for the permit, and the permit shall be for the same duration and shall be renewed at the same time as the shellfish mariculture permit. Containers used for the mariculture of clams shall be exempt from this subsection.
(b)(1) No cage permit may be amended to permit the use of more cages except at the time of permit renewal. The permittee, or his or her agent or employee if the permittee is not actively harvesting, shall have the cage permit in his or her possession at all times while harvesting. (2) It shall be unlawful for any permittee or a person designated by such permittee as provided in Code Section 27-4-202 to employ more cages than the number allowed by the cage permit at any time. (c) It shall be unlawful to set or place in the salt waters of this state any shellfish mariculture cage which does not have attached to it the an identification assigned tag approved by the department to the permittee. The identification shall be assigned by the department to the permittee when such permittee is issued his or her shellfish mariculture permit. For subsequent years, the same identification shall be assigned to such permittee. All intertidal gear shall be exempt from the requirements of this Code section."

SECTION 10. Code Section 52-7-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalty, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, any person who violates this article or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. For purposes of establishing criminal violations of the rules and regulations promulgated by the board as provided in this article, the term 'rules and regulations' means those rules and regulations of the board in force and effect on January 1, 2023 2024."

SECTION 11. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval for purposes of promulgating rules and regulations and shall become effective on July 1, 2024, for all other purposes.

SECTION 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Petrea of the 166th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 244.

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

Y Adesanya E Adeyina Y Alexander

Y Cooper Y Corbett
Cox

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp
Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton
Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson E Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 156, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

HB 563. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Gunter of the 8th, Reeves of the 99th, Martinez of the 111th, Holcomb of the 81st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., the "Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978," so as to provide for hearing before an administrative law judge; to change provisions relating to the appointment of hearing officers; to provide for a definition; to provide the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity with the power to order discovery; to change certain provisions relating to the filing, amending, and investigation of a complaint regarding an unlawful practice; to change provisions relating to an appeal seeking a review of a final order by a hearing officer and a review of a dismissal of a complaint by the administrator; to

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provide penalty for willful failure; to provide testimony or discovery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978," so as to provide for hearing before an administrative law judge; to change provisions relating to the appointment of hearing officers; to provide for a definition; to provide the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity with the power to order discovery; to change certain provisions relating to the filing, amending, and investigation of a complaint regarding an unlawful practice; to change provisions relating to an appeal seeking a review of a final order by a hearing officer and a review of a dismissal of a complaint by the administrator; to provide for a penalty for willful failure to provide testimony or discovery; to provide for a conforming crossreference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978," is amended by revising Code Section 45-19-22, relating to definitions, as follows:
"45-19-22. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Administrator' means the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity provided for by Code Section 45-19-24, which agency is composed of an Equal Employment Division and a Fair Housing Division. (2) 'Board' means the Board of Commissioners of the Commission on Equal Opportunity created by Code Section 45-19-23. (3) 'Disability' means a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of a person's major life activities, unless an employer demonstrates that the employer is unable to accommodate reasonably to an employee's or prospective employee's disability without undue hardship on the conduct of the employer's operation. (4) 'Discrimination' means any direct or indirect act or practice of exclusion, distinction, restriction, segregation, limitation, refusal, denial, or any other act or practice of differentiation or preference in the treatment of a person or persons because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or age or the aiding, abetting, inciting, coercing, or compelling of such an act or practice. This Such term shall not include any direct or indirect act or practice of exclusion, distinction, restriction,

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segregation, limitation, refusal, denial, or any other act or practice of differentiation or preference in the treatment of a person or persons because of religion if an employer demonstrates that the employer is unable to accommodate reasonably an employee's or prospective employee's religious observance or practice without undue hardship on the conduct of the employer's operation. (5) 'Hearing officer' or 'administrative law judge' means an administrative law judge of the Office of State Administrative Hearings, except where the Office of State Administrative Hearings is a respondent, at which time such term shall mean a special master selected by the Governor pursuant to Code Section 45-19-37. (6) 'Public employer' or 'employer' means any department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state which employs 15 or more employees within the state for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year. A person elected to public office in this state is a public employer with respect to persons holding positions or individuals applying for positions which are subject to the state system of personnel administration created by Chapter 20 of this title, including the rules and regulations promulgated by the State Personnel Board or any personnel merit system of any agency or authority of this state. A person elected to public office in this state is not a public employer with respect to persons holding positions or individuals applying for positions on such officer's personal staff or on the policy-making level or as immediate advisers with respect to the exercise of the constitutional or legal powers of the office held by such officer. (6)(7) 'Public employment' means employment by any department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the State of Georgia. (7)(8) 'Religion' means all aspects of religious observance and practice as well as belief. (8)(9) 'Unlawful practice' means an act or practice declared to be an unlawful practice in Code Sections 45-19-29 through 45-19-31, 45-19-32, or 45-19-45."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 45-19-23, relating to the creation of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission on Equal Opportunity, members, terms, officers, meetings, compensation of members, powers and duties of board, annual report to Governor and General Assembly, and special masters' list, as follows:
"(e) The board shall establish and certify to the Governor at the beginning of each fiscal year a list of not less than 12 eight persons, including females and minorities, licensed to practice law in Georgia, who have experience in labor law, in employment law, or administrative law, from which list the Governor may select, on the basis of rotation in sequential order, special masters as provided for in Code Section 45-19-37. The board may from time to time certify to the Governor additional persons to be added to the aforementioned list."

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SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising paragraphs (3) and (11) of Code Section 45-1927, relating to additional powers and duties of administrator, as follows:
"(3) Within the limitations provided by law, to appoint clerks and other employees and agents as the administrator may deem necessary, to include employees and agents to represent complainants at special master hearings before the hearing officer as provided in Code Section 45-19-37;" "(11) To require answers to interrogatories, examine witnesses, and require the production of documents so long as it is relevant to the investigation of a complaint, and order discovery pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 in aid of investigations and hearings under this article to the same extent and subject to the same limitations as would apply if ordered or served in aid of a civil action in the superior court in which the investigation is taking place;"
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 45-19-32, relating to unlawful practice for a party to violate conciliation agreement, as follows:
"45-19-32. It is an unlawful practice for a party to a conciliation agreement made pursuant to subsection (e)(f) of Code Section 45-19-36 to violate the terms of the agreement."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 45-19-36, relating to filing complaints of unlawful practice and action by administrator, as follows:
"45-19-36. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'respondent' means an employer charged with an alleged unlawful practice. (b) An individual claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful practice or another person on behalf of an individual claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful practice may file with the administrator a written, sworn complaint stating that an unlawful practice has been committed setting forth the facts upon which the complaint is based and setting forth facts sufficient to enable the administrator to identify the employer charged. The administrator's staff shall promptly investigate the allegations of unlawful practice set forth in the complaint and, within 15 days of filing, shall serve the respondent with a copy of the complaint. The complaint shall be barred unless filed within 180 days after the alleged unlawful practice occurs. (c) The charges contained within the complaint and answers shall be verified and may be reasonably and fairly amended at any time prior to the administrator rendering a decision as to reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice. (d) Within 90 days after of the filing of the complaint has been filed, the administrator shall determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice, unless it is impracticable to do so or unless the administrator has

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approved a conciliation agreement with respect to the complaint. If it is determined that there is no reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice, the administrator shall issue an order dismissing the complaint. If the administrator is unable to complete the investigation within 90 days of the filing of the complaint, the administrator shall notify the complainant and respondent, in writing, of the reasons for the failure to complete the investigation. (d)(e) Within ten days after receiving a copy of the order dismissing the complaint, the complainant may file with the administrator an application for reconsideration of the order. Upon such application, the administrator shall determine within 15 days whether there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice. If it is again determined that there is no reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice, the administrator shall issue an order dismissing the complaint and notifying the complainant that such complainant has the right to request a right to bring an action letter from the appropriate federal agency or petition for review in the appropriate superior court as provided for in Code Section 4519-39. (e)(f) After investigation or after the review provided for in subsection (d) (e) of this Code section, if the administrator determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice, then the administrator's staff shall first endeavor to eliminate the alleged unlawful practice by conference, conciliation, and persuasion. The terms of a conciliation agreement reached with a respondent may require the respondent to refrain from the commission of unlawful discriminatory practices in the future and make such further provisions as may be agreed upon between the administrator and the respondent. If a conciliation agreement is entered into, the administrator shall issue and serve on the complainant a final order stating its terms. Except for the terms of the conciliation agreement, neither the administrator nor any agent thereof shall make public without the written consent of the complainant and the respondent information concerning efforts in the particular case to eliminate an unlawful practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion, whether or not there is a determination of reasonable cause or a conciliation agreement. (f)(g) In the event the administrator determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that an agency or authority has engaged in an unlawful practice as defined in this article and the administrator's staff is unable to eliminate the alleged unlawful practice by conference, conciliation, and persuasion, the administrator shall refer the complaint to a special master hearing officer as provided for in Code Section 45-19-37. (g)(h) At the expiration of one year from the date of a conciliation agreement and at other times in its reasonable discretion, the administrator's staff may investigate whether the terms of the agreement have been and are being complied with by the respondent. The administrator shall report the findings to the complainant and respondent. If the administrator finds reasonable cause to believe that the agreement has been breached, the complainant may seek enforcement of the agreement in the superior court of the county in which the alleged violation took place or in the county of the respondent's residence.

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(h) The administrator shall issue to the complainant and the respondent, 90 days from the date the complaint was filed and every 30 days thereafter, a status report summarizing any action taken with respect to the complaint. The status reports required by this subsection shall be issued until final resolution of the complaint."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 45-19-37, relating to appointment of special master to conduct hearing on complaint and procedure, as follows:
"45-19-37. (a) Unless the administrator has issued an order dismissing the complaint or stating the terms of a conciliation agreement within 90 days after a complaint is filed, the administrator shall either refer the complaint to an administrative law judge of the Office of State Administrative Hearings, or, for complaints identifying the Office of State Administrative Hearings as the respondent, request that the Governor appoint, from the list provided for by subsection (e) of Code Section 45-19-23, a special master to conduct a hearing in accordance with this article. Not more than 15 working days after such request, the Governor shall select and appoint a special master who must shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in this state. The special master hearing officer to whom the complaint is referred shall have all of the power and authority granted to agencies in conducting hearings and rendering final orders under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' including but not limited to subpoena power. Act.' (b) Not more than seven days after the appointment of the special master referral to the hearing officer, the administrator shall serve on the respondent and on the complainant or the complainant's attorney by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery a written notice together with a copy of the complaint requiring the respondent to answer the charges contained therein at a hearing before the special master hearing officer at a time and place specified in the notice. Such notice must shall contain all general and specific charges against the respondent. (c) The respondent shall serve an answer with the special master hearing officer by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not more than 20 working days after receipt of the notice of hearing, which 20 working days may be extended by the special master hearing officer in the special master's hearing officer's discretion for an additional time not to exceed ten working days. The respondent's answer must shall show by a certificate of service that the respondent has served a copy of the answer on the complainant or the complainant's attorney at the last known address of the complainant or the complainant's attorney where complainant is represented by an attorney. Upon leave of the special master hearing officer, the complainant may amend the charges contained in the notice of hearing. The respondent may amend an answer at any time prior to the hearing or, upon leave of the special master hearing officer, may amend thereafter. No final order shall be issued unless the respondent has had the opportunity of a hearing on the charges contained in the notice of hearing or amendment on which the final order is based. If the respondent fails to answer the complaint, the special master

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hearing officer may enter the respondent's default. Unless the default is set aside for good cause shown, the hearing may proceed on the evidence in support of the complaint. (d) At any time after a notice of hearing is served upon a respondent, discovery shall be authorized in the same manner and fashion as discovery is permitted under Code Sections 9-11-26 through 9-11-37. Any order contemplated in Code Sections 9-11-26 through 911-37 may be issued by the special master. Judicial enforcement of any such order may be obtained by the complainant or respondent in the same manner as is provided for the enforcement of final orders in Code Section 45-19-40. (e) A respondent who has filed an answer or whose default in answering has been set aside for good cause shown may appear at the hearing, may examine and cross-examine witnesses and the complainant, and may offer evidence. The complainant and, at the discretion of the special master hearing officer, any other person may intervene, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and present evidence. (f)(e) Efforts at conference, conciliation, and persuasion shall not be received in evidence. (g) Testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath and shall be stenographically or otherwise recorded by a certified court reporter. After the hearing, the special master at the special master's discretion may take further evidence or hear arguments upon notice to all parties with an opportunity to be present. (h)(f) Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this article, all proceedings of the special master hearing officer shall be conducted as provided for with respect to contested cases in Chapter 13 of Title 50., the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (i)(g) A complainant may retain at the complainant's own expense private counsel to represent the complainant in any proceeding provided for under this article; however, the complainant may utilize the services of an individual employed by the administrator pursuant to paragraph (3) of Code Section 45-19-27 in presenting the complainant's case before the special master hearing officer."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 45-19-38, relating to findings, conclusions, and order of special master generally and order to cease and desist from unlawful practice and to take remedial action, as follows:
"45-19-38. (a) If the special master hearing officer determines that the respondent has not engaged in an unlawful practice, the special master hearing officer shall state the special master's hearing officer's findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall issue a final order, within 30 days after the hearing unless, for good cause shown, such time is extended by the Governor hearing officer, dismissing the complaint. (b) If the special master hearing officer determines that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice, the special master hearing officer shall state the special master's hearing officer's findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall issue a final order, within 30 days after the hearing unless, for good cause shown, such time is extended by the Governor hearing officer, requiring the respondent to cease and desist from the

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unlawful practice and to take such remedial action as in the judgment of the special master will hearing officer shall carry out the purposes of this article. (c) Remedial action under this Code section may include but is not limited to:
(1) Hiring, reinstatement, or upgrading of employees with or without back pay. No award of back pay shall be ordered pursuant to this article with respect to any period more than two years prior to the date of the filing with the administrator of the complaint with respect to which such award of back pay is ordered. Interim earnings, unemployment benefits, workers' compensation benefits, or amounts earnable with reasonable diligence by the person or persons discriminated against shall operate to reduce the back pay otherwise allowable; (2) Admission or restoration of individuals to participate in a guidance program, apprenticeship training program, on-the-job training program, or other occupational training or retraining program and the utilization of objective criteria in the admission of individuals to such programs; (3) The extension to all individuals of the full and equal enjoyment of the advantages, facilities, privileges, and services of the respondent; (4) Reporting as to the manner of compliance; (5) Posting notices in conspicuous places in the respondent's place of operation in the form prescribed by the administrator or special master hearing officer; (6) Restoration of employment benefits not otherwise specified in this Code section; or (7) Recommending to the Governor that the respondent be required to adopt and file with the administrator, within a specified time limitation, for the administrator's approval a plan to fill vacancies or hire new employees in a manner to eliminate or reduce imbalance in employment with respect to race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age. (d) Any monetary award ordered pursuant to this article shall be for actual damages only. (e) The respondent shall comply without delay with the terms and conditions of such a final order."
SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 45-19-39, relating to appeal to superior court of final order of special master or complaint dismissed by administrator, as follows:
"45-19-39. (a) Any party to a hearing before a special master hearing officer or a complainant whose complaint has been dismissed by the administrator may appeal any adverse final order of a special master hearing officer or the final order of dismissal of the complaint by the administrator by filing a petition for review in the superior court in the county in which the alleged unlawful practice occurred or in the superior court of the residence of the respondent within 30 days of the issuance of the final order. Neither the administrator nor the special master hearing officer shall be a named party; however, the administrator must shall be served with a copy of the petition for review. For an appeal seeking the

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review of a final order by the hearing officer, within Within 30 days after the petition is served on the administrator, the administrator shall forward to the court a certified copy of the record of the hearing before the special master hearing officer, including the transcript of the hearing before the special master hearing officer and all evidence, administrative pleadings, and orders, or the entire record if no hearing has been held. For an appeal seeking the review of the dismissal of a complaint by the administrator, within 30 days after the petition is served on the administrator, the administrator shall forward to the court a certified copy of the entire record. For good cause shown, the court may require or permit subsequent corrections or additions to the record. All appeals for judicial review shall be in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'; provided, however, that, if any provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50 conflict with any provision of this article, this article controls. An individual employed by the administrator pursuant to paragraph (3) of Code Section 45-19-27 shall not have the authority to represent the complainant in any appeal to superior court of a final order of the special master hearing officer or in any proceeding in any court, except to secure judicial enforcement of preliminary procedural orders of a special master hearing officer. (b) The court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the special master hearing officer or the administrator as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. The court may affirm a final order of the special master hearing officer or the administrator or remand the case for further proceedings. Upon review of a final order of the hearing officer or the administrator, the The court may reverse or modify the final order if substantial rights of the appellant have been prejudiced because the administrative findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions are:
(1) In violation of constitutional or statutory provisions; (2) In excess of the statutory authority of the agency; (3) Made upon unlawful procedures; (4) Affected by other error of law; (5) Not supported by substantial evidence, which shall mean that the record does not contain such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support said findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions; or (6) Arbitrary, capricious, or characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion. (c) If, upon judicial review of any order of a special master hearing officer or in a proceeding in which a complainant seeks enforcement of a conciliation agreement, the court rules in favor of the complainant, then the court may in its discretion render an award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs of litigation in the superior court to the complainant."
SECTION 9. Such article is further amended by revising Code Section 45-19-40, relating to entry of court judgment based upon final order of administrator or special master, notification of parties, and effect of judgment, as follows:

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"45-19-40. Any person affected by a final order of the administrator or a special master hearing officer may file in the superior court of the county of the residence of the respondent a certified copy of a final order of the administrator or of a special master hearing officer unappealed from or of a final order of a special master hearing officer affirmed upon appeal, whereupon said court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same as though the judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by the court."
SECTION 10. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 45-19-44, relating to unlawful practices punishable by a civil fine, as follows:
"45-19-44. (a) It shall be an unlawful practice for a person willfully to:
(1) Make public with respect to a particular employer or person without the employer's or person's consent information obtained by the administrator or the administrator's representatives or employees pursuant to their authority under Code Section 45-19-41, except as shall reasonably be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article; (2) Retaliate or discriminate in any manner against a person because the person has opposed a practice declared unlawful by this article or because the person has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing concerning an unlawful practice under this article; (3) Aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in any of the acts or practices declared unlawful by this article; (4) Obstruct or prevent a person from complying with this article or with any order issued under this article; (5) Resist, prevent, impede, or interfere with the administrator, or any of his the administrator's representatives, or employees, or with a special master hearing officer in the lawful performance of a duty under this article. Such unlawful practice may include, but shall not be limited to, willfully neglecting or failing to comply or to fully comply with a subpoena or other lawful order to;
(A) Attend and testify at any hearing or deposition; (B) Answer any lawful inquiry; or (C) Produce records, documents, or other requested evidence; provided, however, that it shall not be a violation of this article for anyone to challenge or resist any action by the administrator, or any of his the administrator's representatives or employees, or by a special master hearing officer when there is a good faith belief that the administrator is, or his the administrator's representatives or employees are, or the special master hearing officer is acting unlawfully or acting in excess of statutory authority; or (6) Initiate frivolous and unwarranted charges of discrimination against a public employer.

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(b) A violation of this Code section shall not be deemed a crime; but any person who willfully violates this Code section may be punished by a civil fine not to exceed $1,000.00."
SECTION 11. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 45-19-45, relating to unlawful conspiracies, as follows:
"45-19-45. It shall be an unlawful practice for a person or for two or more persons to conspire:
(1) To retaliate or discriminate in any manner against a person because the person has opposed a practice declared unlawful by this article or because the person has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing concerning an unlawful practice under this article; (2) To aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in any of the acts or practices declared unlawful by this article; (3) To obstruct or prevent a person from complying with this article or any order issued under this article; (4) To resist, prevent, impede, or interfere with the administrator, or any of his the administrator's representatives or employees, or a special master hearing officer in the lawful performance of a duty under this article. Such unlawful practice may include, but shall not be limited to, willfully neglecting or failing to comply or to fully comply with a subpoena or other lawful order to:
(A) Attend and testify under oath at any hearing or deposition; (B) Answer any lawful inquiry; or (C) Produce records, documents, or other requested evidence; provided, however, that it shall not be a violation of this article for anyone to challenge or resist any action by the administrator, or any of his the administrator's representatives or employees, or a special master hearing officer when there is a good faith belief that the administrator, or his the administrator's representatives or employees, or a special master the hearing officer is acting unlawfully or acting in excess of his statutory authority; or (5) To initiate willfully frivolous and unwarranted charges of discrimination against a public employer."
SECTION 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Leverett of the 123rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 563.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adesanya E Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J
Collins

Y Cooper E Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson E Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 511D Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 21, 2024

Attention Clerk:

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Due to an emergency I could not vote on Bills & Resolutions listed below, I have indicated my Vote on each of the following:
HR 1113 Yes HR 1116 Yes HB 985 Yes HB 244 Yes HB 563 Yes HB 353 Yes
Regards,
Representative Adeyina
/s/ Segun Adeyina
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 1058. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 33rd, Lumsden of the 12th, Collins of the 71st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 285. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Carson of the 46th, Martin of the 49th, Williams of the 148th, Rhodes of the 124th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law," so as to raise the limit for the total percentage of

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funds that the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may invest in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 1072. By Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Newton of the 127th, Parrish of the 158th, Jackson of the 128th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the drug repository program, so as to revise definitions; to provide for pharmacist to pharmacy technician ratios in the program; to require reverse drug distributors to make and document diligent efforts to donate drugs rather than destroy them; to provide for substitution of drugs in some instances; to provide for the intent of the General Assembly with respect to settlement funds received by the state relating to prescription drugs; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales to or by certain eligible recipients; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1090. By Representatives Newton of the 127th, Wiedower of the 121st, Gullett of the 19th, Crowe of the 118th and Hutchinson of the 106th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to expand the tax credit for contributions to foster child support organizations to allow such organizations to include as qualified expenditures wraparound and mentorship services for justice involved youth; to expand the wraparound services that are qualified expenditures; to provide for such tax credits to be used by certain insurance companies against certain tax liability; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for reporting requirements; to remove the prohibition of allowing such a tax credit for qualified contributions that were utilized as a deduction or exemption from taxable income; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 567. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Lee County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 579. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cordele, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4122), so as to transition the office of chairperson to at large commission member; to provide for a mayor to be selected by and among the commission members; to redesignate the office of vice chairperson to mayor pro tempore; to revise voting and quorum provisions related to the commission; to make conforming changes; to provide that the city manager shall recommend the annual budget to the commission in place of the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 584. By Senator Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for new homestead exemptions from City of Stockbridge ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents, certain seniors, and residents with septic systems; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemptions and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 1193. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Hong of the 103rd and Collins of the 71st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require the operation of flashing or revolving amber lights upon certain vehicles; to provide for penalties; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1240. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Gunter of the 8th, Leverett of the 123rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Evans of the 57th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the commercial code, so as to update and modernize various statutes in the commercial code relating to commercial transactions in order to maintain uniformity in this state's statutes governing commercial transactions as recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; to establish commercial law for transactions involving digital assets; to provide for a short title; to renumber Article 12 as Article 13; to add a new Article 12 to the commercial code pertaining to controllable electronic records; to add a new Article 12A pertaining to transitional provisions; to make conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House stood at ease until 4:00 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 1026. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Efstration of the 104th, Burchett of the 176th, Jones of the 47th, Sainz of the 180th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby as the official soap box derby of the State of Georgia; to provide for promotion of the Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1312. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Hagan of the 156th and McCollum of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to regulation and taxation of electricity used as motor fuel and electric vehicle charging stations, approved May 2, 2023, (Ga. L. 2023, p. 376/SB 146), so as to extend the effective date of provisions relative to regulative authority of the Department of Agriculture and revenue and taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 567. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Lee County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 579. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cordele, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4122), so as to transition the office of chairperson to at large commission member; to provide for a mayor to be selected by and among the commission members; to redesignate the office of vice chairperson to mayor pro tempore; to revise voting and quorum provisions related to the commission; to make conforming changes; to provide that the city manager shall recommend the annual budget to the commission in place of the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 584. By Senator Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for new homestead exemptions from City of Stockbridge ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents, certain seniors, and residents with septic systems; to provide for definitions; to

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specify the terms and conditions of the exemptions and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1339. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Burns of the 159th, Hawkins of the 27th, Beverly of the 143rd, Taylor of the 173rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise relative to certificate of need; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to extend the sunset provision; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the creation of the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission; to provide for its members; to provide for its purpose and duties; to provide for assistance from experts and consultants; to provide for semiannual reports; to provide for the automatic repeal of the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise relative to certificate of need; to revise definitions; to provide for review of the state health plan every five years; to eliminate capital expenditure thresholds in certain circumstances; to revise provisions relating to acceptance and review of applications; to provide a timeframe for opposing an application; to revise provisions relating to appeals; to revise exemptions from certificate of need requirements; to provide for a review of the statutory framework of the certificate of need program; to provide for automatic repeal; to increase fines for reporting deficiencies; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital

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organizations, so as to increase the tax credit limit for contributions by corporate donors; to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to provide for preapproval of proportional amounts of contributions under certain circumstances; to provide for certain timelines; to extend the sunset provision; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the creation of the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission; to provide for its members; to provide for its purpose and duties; to provide for assistance from experts and consultants; to provide for semiannual reports; to provide for the automatic repeal of the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising paragraphs (15), (17), (23), and (33) of Code Section 31-6-2, relating to definitions relative to state health planning and development, as follows:
"(15) 'Diagnostic imaging' means magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography (CT) scanning, positron emission tomography (PET) scanning, positron emission tomography/computed tomography, X-rays, fluoroscopy, ultrasound services, and any other advanced imaging services as defined by the department by rule, but such term shall not include X-rays, fluoroscopy, or ultrasound services." "(17) 'Health care facility' means hospitals; destination cancer hospitals; other special care units, including, but not limited to, podiatric facilities; skilled nursing facilities; intermediate care facilities; personal care homes; ambulatory surgical centers or obstetrical facilities; freestanding emergency departments or facilities not located on a hospital's primary campus; health maintenance organizations; home health agencies; and diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation centers, but only to the extent paragraph (3) or (7), or both paragraphs (3) and (7), of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-40 are is applicable thereto." "(23) 'Joint venture ambulatory surgical center' means a freestanding ambulatory surgical center that is jointly owned by a hospital in the same county as the center or a hospital in a contiguous county if there is no hospital in the same county as the center and a single group of physicians practicing in the center and that provides surgery in a single specialty as defined by the department; provided, however, that any such single group of physicians may simultaneously be members of a group practice of physicians which includes additional physicians in the same or different specialties so long as such other group practice does not have any other single group of physicians that owns, operates, or utilizes another ambulatory surgical center in a specialty different than the joint venture ambulatory surgical center. General general surgery,; cardiology, including, but not limited to, cardiac catheterization; vascular surgery and interventional radiologists; a group practice which includes one or more physiatrists

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who perform services that are reasonably related to the surgical procedures performed in the center,; and a group practice in orthopedics which includes plastic hand surgeons with a certificate of added qualifications in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery shall be considered a single specialty. The ownership interest of the hospital shall be no less than 30 percent and the collective ownership of the physicians or group practice of physicians shall be no less than 30 percent. The physicians or group practice of physicians may operate and manage the practice themselves or have a management contract or other arrangement with an entity that provides management services, administrative services, or both." "(33) 'Single specialty ambulatory surgical center' means an ambulatory surgical center where surgery is performed in the offices of an individual private physician, or a single group practice of private physicians, or a single group of physicians that is simultaneously members of a group practice of physicians which includes additional physicians in the same or different specialties so long as such other group practice does not have any other single group of physicians that owns, operates, or utilizes another ambulatory surgical center in a specialty different than the single specialty ambulatory surgical center, if such surgery is performed in a facility that is owned, operated, and utilized by such individual physician, single group practice of physicians, or single group of physicians who also are of a single specialty.; provided, however, that general General surgery,; cardiology, including, but not limited to, cardiac catheterization; vascular surgery and interventional radiologists; a group practice which includes one or more physiatrists who perform services that are reasonably related to the surgical procedures performed in the center,; and a group practice in orthopedics which includes plastic hand surgeons with a certificate of added qualifications in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery shall be considered a single specialty. The collective ownership of the physicians or group practice of physicians shall be no less than 30 percent. Each physician practice or group physician practice or practices may manage their respective practices themselves or have a management contract or other arrangement with an entity that provides management services, administrative services, or both."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-6-21, relating to Department of Community Health functions and powers with respect to state health planning and development, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The Department of Community Health, established under Chapter 2 of this title, is authorized to administer the certificate of need program established under this chapter and, within the appropriations made available to the department by the General Assembly of Georgia and consistently with the laws of the State of Georgia, a state health plan adopted by the board. The department shall review and update the state health plan at least every five years beginning no later than January 1, 2025, to ensure the plan meets the evolving needs of the state. The department shall provide, by rule, for procedures to administer its functions until otherwise provided by the board."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-6-40, relating to certificate of need required for new institutional health services and exemption, by revising subsections (a), (b), and (c) as follows:
"(a) On and after July 1, 2008, any new institutional health service shall be required to obtain a certificate of need pursuant to this chapter. New institutional health services include:
(1) The construction, development, or other establishment of a new, expanded, or relocated health care facility, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 31-6-47; (2) Any expenditure by or on behalf of a health care facility in excess of $10 million which, under generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, is a capital expenditure, except expenditures for acquisition of an existing health care facility. The dollar amounts specified in this paragraph and in paragraph (14) of Code Section 31-62 shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amounts (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the composite index of construction material prices, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Commerce for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2019, and on each anniversary thereafter of publication of the index. The department shall immediately institute rulemaking procedures to adopt such adjusted dollar amounts. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for purposes of this paragraph and paragraph (14) of Code Section 31-6-2, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites; Reserved; (3) The purchase or lease by or on behalf of a health care facility or a diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation center of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 31-6-47; Reserved. (4) Any increase in the bed capacity of a health care facility except as provided in Code Section 31-6-47; (5) Clinical health services which are offered in or through a health care facility, which were not offered on a regular basis in or through such health care facility within the 12 month period prior to the time such services would be offered; (6) Any conversion or upgrading of any general acute care hospital to a specialty hospital or of a facility such that it is converted from a type of facility not covered by this chapter to any of the types of health care facilities which are covered by this chapter; (7) Clinical health services which are offered in or through a diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation center which were not offered on a regular basis in or through that center within the 12 month period prior to the time such services would be offered, but only if the clinical health services are any of the following:

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(A) Radiation therapy; (B) Biliary lithotripsy; (C) Surgery in an operating room environment, including, but not limited to, ambulatory surgery; and (D) Cardiac catheterization; and (8) The conversion of a destination cancer hospital to a general cancer hospital. (b) Any person proposing to develop or offer a new institutional health service or health care facility shall, before commencing such activity, submit a letter of intent and an application to the department and obtain a certificate of need in the manner provided in this chapter unless such activity is excluded from the scope of this chapter. (c)(1) Any person who had a valid exemption granted or approved by the former Health Planning Agency or the department prior to July 1, 2008, shall not be required to obtain a certificate of need in order to continue to offer those previously offered services. (2) Any facility offering ambulatory surgery pursuant to the exclusion designated on June 30, 2008, as division (14)(G)(iii) of Code Section 31-6-2; any diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation center offering diagnostic imaging or other imaging services in operation and exempt prior to July 1, 2008; or any facility operating pursuant to a letter of nonreviewability and offering diagnostic imaging services prior to July 1, 2008, shall: (A) Provide annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; and
(B)(i) Provide care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries and provide uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 2 percent of its adjusted gross revenue; or (ii) If the facility is not a participant in Medicaid or the PeachCare for Kids Program, provide uncompensated care for Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, for PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries, uncompensated indigent and charity care, or both in an amount equal to or greater than 4 percent of its adjusted gross revenue if it:
(I) Makes a capital expenditure associated with the construction, development, expansion, or other establishment of a clinical health service or the acquisition or replacement of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment with a value in excess of $800,000.00 over a two-year period; (II) Builds a new operating room; or (III) Chooses to relocate in accordance with Code Section 31-6-47. Noncompliance with any condition of this paragraph shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the center is required to provide and the amount actually provided and may be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for repeated failure to pay any fees or moneys due to the department or for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The dollar amount specified

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in this paragraph shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amount (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the consumer price index, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Labor for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2009. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for the purposes of this paragraph, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites. Subparagraph (B) of this paragraph shall not apply to facilities offering ophthalmic ambulatory surgery pursuant to the exclusion designated on June 30, 2008, as division (14)(G)(iii) of Code Section 31-6-2 that are owned by physicians in the practice of ophthalmology."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-6-43, relating to acceptance or rejection of application for certificate, as follows:
"31-6-43. (a) At least 30 25 days prior to submitting an application for a certificate of need for clinical health services, a person shall submit a letter of intent to the department. The department shall provide by rule a process for submitting letters of intent and a mechanism by which applications may be filed to compete with and be reviewed comparatively with proposals described in submitted letters of intent. (b) Each application for a certificate of need shall be reviewed received by the department, and within ten working days after the date of its receipt a determination shall be made as to whether the application complies with the rules governing the preparation and submission of applications. If the application complies with the rules governing the preparation and submission of applications, and the department shall declare the application complete for review, shall accept and date the application, and shall notify the applicant of the timetable for its review. The department shall also notify a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the project shall be developed that the application has been deemed complete. The department shall also notify the appropriate regional commission and the chief elected official of the county and municipal governments, if any, in whose boundaries the proposed project will be located that the application is complete for review. If the application does not comply with the rules governing the preparation and submission of applications, the department shall notify the applicant in writing and provide a list of all deficiencies. The applicant shall be afforded an opportunity to correct such deficiencies, and upon such correction, the application shall then be declared complete for review within ten days of the correction of such deficiencies, and notice given to a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the project shall be developed that the application has been so declared. The department shall also notify the appropriate regional commission and the chief elected official of the

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county and municipal governments, if any, in whose boundaries the proposed project will be located that the application is complete for review or when in the determination of the department a significant amendment is filed. (c) The department shall specify by rule the time within which an applicant may amend its application. The department may request an applicant to make amendments. The department decision shall be made on an application as amended, if at all, by the applicant.
(d)(1) There shall be a time limit of 120 days for review of a project, beginning on the day the department declares the application complete for review or in the case of applications joined for comparative review, beginning on the day the department declares the final application complete receives the application. The department may adopt rules for determining when it is not practicable to complete a review in 120 days and may extend the review period upon written notice to the applicant but only for an extended period of not longer than an additional 30 days. The department shall adopt rules governing the submission of additional information by the applicant and for opposing an application; provided, however, that such rules shall provide that any party permitted to oppose an application shall submit a notice of opposition no later than 30 days of receipt by the department of such application. (2) No party may oppose an application for a certificate of need for a proposed project unless:
(A) Such party offers substantially similar services as proposed within a 35 mile radius of the proposed project or has a service area that overlaps the applicant's proposed service area; or (B) Such party has submitted a competing application in the same batching cycle and is proposing to establish the same type of facility proposed or offers substantially similar services as proposed and has a service area that overlaps the applicant's proposed service area. (e) To allow the opportunity for comparative review of applications, the department may provide by rule for applications for a certificate of need to be submitted on a timetable or batching cycle basis no less often than two times per calendar year for each clinical health service. Applications for services, facilities, or expenditures for which there is no specified batching cycle may be filed at any time. (f) The department may order the joinder of an application which is determined to be complete by the department for comparative review with one or more subsequently filed applications declared complete for review during the same batching cycle when: (1) The first and subsequent applications involve similar clinical health service projects in the same service area or overlapping service areas; and (2) The subsequent applications are filed and are declared complete for review within 30 days of the date the first application was declared complete for review. Following joinder of the first application with subsequent applications, none of the subsequent applications so joined may be considered as a first application for the purposes of future joinder. The department shall notify the applicant to whose application a joinder is ordered and all other applicants previously joined to such application of the fact of each joinder pursuant to this subsection. In the event one or

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more applications have been joined pursuant to this subsection, the time limits for department action for all of the applicants shall run from the latest date that any one of the joined applications was declared complete for review. In the event of the consideration of one or more applications joined pursuant to this subsection, the department may award no certificate of need or one or more certificates of need to the application or applications, if any, which are consistent with the considerations contained in Code Section 31-6-42, the department's applicable rules, and the award of which will best satisfy the purposes of this chapter. (g) The department shall review the application and all written information submitted by the applicant in support of the application and all information submitted in opposition to the application to determine the extent to which the proposed project is consistent with the applicable considerations stated in Code Section 31-6-42 and in the department's applicable rules. During the course of the review, the department staff may request additional information from the applicant as deemed appropriate. Pursuant to rules adopted by the department, a public hearing on applications covered by those regulations may be held prior to the date of the department's decision thereon. Such rules shall provide that when good cause has been shown, a public hearing shall be held by the department. Any interested person may submit information to the department concerning an application, and an applicant shall be entitled to notice of and to respond to any such submission. (h) The department shall within 30 days of receipt of the application provide the applicant an opportunity to meet with the department to discuss the such application and to provide the applicant an opportunity to submit additional information. Such additional information shall be submitted within the time limits adopted by the department. The department shall also provide an opportunity for any party that is permitted to oppose an application pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section to meet with the department and to provide additional information to the department. In order for any such opposing party to have standing to appeal an adverse decision pursuant to Code Section 31-6-44, such party must attend and participate in an opposition meeting. (i) Unless extended by the department for an additional period of up to 30 days pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section, the department shall, no later than 120 days after an application is determined to be complete for review, or, in the event of joined applications, 120 days after the last application is declared complete for review, provide written notification to an applicant of the department's decision to issue or to deny issuance of a certificate of need for the proposed project. Such notice shall contain the department's written findings of fact and decision as to each applicable consideration or rule and a detailed statement of the reasons and evidentiary support for issuing or denying a certificate of need for the action proposed by each applicant. The department shall also mail such notification to the appropriate regional commission and the chief elected official of the county and municipal governments, if any, in whose boundaries the proposed project will be located. In the event such decision is to issue a certificate of need, the certificate of need shall be effective on the day of the decision unless the decision is appealed to the Certificate of Need Appeal Panel in accordance with this

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chapter. Within seven days of the decision, the department shall publish notice of its decision to grant or deny an application in the same manner as it publishes notice of the filing of an application. (j) Should the department fail to provide written notification of the decision within the time limitations set forth in this Code section, an application shall be deemed to have been approved as of the one hundred twenty-first day following notice from the department that an application, or the last of any applications joined pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section, is declared 'complete for review.' (k) Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, when the Governor has declared a state of emergency in a region of the state, existing health care facilities in the affected region may seek emergency approval from the department to make expenditures in excess of the capital expenditure threshold or to offer services that may otherwise require a certificate of need. The department shall give special expedited consideration to such requests and may authorize such requests for good cause. Once the state of emergency has been lifted, any services offered by an affected health care facility under this subsection shall cease to be offered until such time as the health care facility that received the emergency authorization has requested and received a certificate of need. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'good cause' means that authorization of the request shall directly resolve a situation posing an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public. The department shall establish, by rule, procedures whereby requirements for the process of review and issuance of a certificate of need may be modified and expedited as a result of emergency situations."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (i), (j), (k), and (l) of Code Section 316-44, relating to the Certificate of Need Appeal Panel, as follows:
"(i)(1) Within 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law as to each consideration as set forth in Code Section 31-6-42 and the department's rules, including a detailed statement of the reasons for the decision of the hearing officer, which shall be deemed the final decision of the appeal panel. If any party has alleged that an appeal lacks substantial justification or was undertaken primarily for the purpose of delay or harassment, the decision of the hearing officer shall make findings of fact addressing the merits of the allegation. The hearing officer shall file such decision with the chairperson of the appeal panel who shall serve such decision upon all parties, and shall transmit the administrative record to the commissioner. (2) For hearings that are transcribed by a certified court reporter, when the transcript is complete, the certified court reporter shall simultaneously and immediately notify the hearing officer and all parties, including any intervenors. The hearing officer shall then have 60 days to make written findings of fact and conclusions of law required by this Code section. If the hearing officer fails to make a timely decision pursuant to this paragraph, the department shall provide written notice of the delinquency, by statutory overnight delivery or email, to the hearing officer and all parties, including intervenors.

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Regardless of whether the department sends the notice of delinquency, the decision made pursuant to Code Section 31-6-43 shall become the final decision of the appeal panel if the hearing officer does not enter findings of fact and conclusions of law within 75 days of the certified court reporter's notification of the completion of the hearing transcript. In such cases, the department shall transmit the administrative record to the commissioner. (3) Any party, including the department and any intervenor, which disputes any finding of fact or conclusion of law rendered by the hearing officer in such hearing officer's decision in the appeal panel's final decision and which wishes to appeal that decision may appeal to the commissioner and shall file its specific objections with the commissioner or his or her designee within 30 days of the date of the hearing officer's decision appeal panel's final decision pursuant to rules adopted by the department. (j) The final decision of the appeal panel hearing officer will shall become the final decision of the department upon the sixty-first day following the date of the decision unless an objection thereto is filed with the commissioner within the time limit established in subsection (i) of this Code section. (k)(1) In the event an appeal of the hearing officer's decision final decision of the appeal panel is filed, the commissioner may adopt the hearing officer's order final decision of the appeal panel as the final order of the department or the commissioner may reject or modify the conclusions of law over which the department has substantive jurisdiction and the interpretation of administrative rules over which it has substantive jurisdiction. By rejecting or modifying such conclusion of law or interpretation of administrative rule, the department must state with particularity its reasons for rejecting or modifying such conclusion of law or interpretation of administrative rule and must make a finding that its substituted conclusion of law or interpretation of administrative rule is as or more reasonable than that which was rejected or modified. Rejection For final decisions issued pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (i) of this Code section, the rejection or modification of conclusions of law may not form the basis for rejection or modification of findings of fact. The commissioner may not reject or modify the findings of fact unless the commissioner first determines from a review of the entire record, and states with particularity in the order, that the findings of fact were not based upon any competent substantial evidence, that the final decision did not consider or apply relevant and material evidence or that the proceedings on which the findings were based did not comply with the essential requirements of law. (2) If, before the date set for the commissioner's decision, application is made to the commissioner for leave to present additional evidence and it is shown to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the additional evidence is material and there were good reasons for failure to present it in the proceedings before the hearing officer, the commissioner may order that the additional evidence be taken before the same hearing officer who rendered the initial decision upon conditions determined by the commissioner. A final decision that was approved as a matter of law pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (i) of this Code section shall not, standing alone, be considered a good reason to warrant the consideration of additional evidence. Except

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for final decisions resulting from operation of paragraph (2) of subsection (i) of this Code section, the The hearing officer may modify the initial decision by reason of the additional evidence and shall file that evidence and any modifications, new findings, or decision with the commissioner. Unless leave is given by the commissioner in accordance with the provisions of this subsection, the appeal panel may not consider new evidence under any circumstances. In all circumstances, the commissioner's decision shall be based upon considerations as set forth in Code Section 31-6-42 and the department's rules. (l) If, based upon the findings of fact by the hearing officer or in the case of a final decision resulting from the operation of paragraph (2) of subsection (i) of this Code section, the commissioner determines that the appeal filed by any party of a decision of the department lacks substantial justification and was undertaken primarily for the purpose of delay or harassment, the commissioner may enter an award in his or her written order against such party and in favor of the successful party or parties, including the department, of all or any part of their respective reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses of litigation, as the commissioner deems just. Such award may be enforced by any court undertaking judicial review of the final decision. In the absence of any petition for judicial review, then such award shall be enforced, upon due application, by any court having personal jurisdiction over the party against whom such an award is made."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-6-47, relating to exemptions from certificate of need requirements, as follows:
"31-6-47. (a) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, this chapter shall not apply to:
(1) Infirmaries operated by educational institutions for the sole and exclusive benefit of students, faculty members, officers, or employees thereof; (2) Infirmaries or facilities operated by businesses for the sole and exclusive benefit of officers or employees thereof, provided that such infirmaries or facilities make no provision for overnight stay by persons receiving their services; (3) Institutions operated exclusively by the federal government or by any of its agencies; (4) Offices of private physicians or dentists whether for individual or group practice, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) or (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-40; (5) Religious, nonmedical health care institutions as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 1395x(ss)(1), listed and certified by a national accrediting organization; (6) Site acquisitions for health care facilities or preparation or development costs for such sites prior to the decision to file a certificate of need application; (7) Expenditures related to adequate preparation and development of an application for a certificate of need; (8) The commitment of funds conditioned upon the obtaining of a certificate of need;

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(9) Expenditures for the restructuring or acquisition of existing health care facilities by stock or asset purchase, merger, consolidation, or other lawful means; (9.1) The purchase of a closing hospital or of a hospital that has been closed for no more than 12 24 months by a hospital in a contiguous county to repurpose the facility as a micro-hospital; (10) Expenditures of less than $870,000.00 for any minor or major for the purchase, repair, or replacement of any diagnostic, therapeutic, or other imaging equipment by a health care facility that is not owned by a group practice of physicians or a hospital and that provides diagnostic imaging services if such facility received a letter of nonreviewability from the department prior to July 1, 2008. This paragraph shall not apply to such facilities in rural counties; (10.1) Except as provided in paragraph (10) of this subsection, an expenditure for the minor or major repair of a health care facility or a facility that is exempt from the requirements of this chapter, parts thereof, or services provided or equipment used therein; or the replacement of equipment, including, but not limited to, CT scanners, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), and positron emission tomography/computed tomography previously approved for a certificate of need; (11) Capital expenditures otherwise covered by this chapter required solely to eliminate or prevent safety hazards as defined by federal, state, or local fire, building, environmental, occupational health, or life safety codes or regulations, to comply with licensing requirements of the department, or to comply with accreditation standards of a nationally recognized health care accreditation body; (12) Cost overruns whose percentage of the cost of a project is equal to or less than the cumulative annual rate of increase in the composite construction index, published by the United States Bureau of the Census of the Department of Commerce, calculated from the date of approval of the project; (13) Transfers from one health care facility to another such facility of major medical equipment previously approved under or exempted from certificate of need review, except where such transfer results in the institution of a new clinical health service for which a certificate of need is required in the facility acquiring such equipment, provided that such transfers are recorded at net book value of the medical equipment as recorded on the books of the transferring facility; (14) New institutional health services provided by or on behalf of health maintenance organizations or related health care facilities in circumstances defined by the department pursuant to federal law; (15) Increases in the bed capacity of a hospital up to ten beds or 10 20 percent of capacity, whichever is greater, in any consecutive two-year three-year period, in a hospital that has maintained an overall occupancy rate greater than 75 60 percent for the previous 12 month period; (16) Expenditures for nonclinical projects, including parking lots, parking decks, and other parking facilities; computer systems, software, and other information technology; medical office buildings; administrative office space; conference rooms; education

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facilities; lobbies; common spaces; clinical staff lounges and sleep areas; waiting rooms; bathrooms; cafeterias; hallways; engineering facilities; mechanical systems; roofs; grounds; signage; family meeting or lounge areas; other nonclinical physical plant renovations or upgrades that do not result in new or expanded clinical health services, and state mental health facilities; (17) Life plan communities, provided that the skilled nursing component of the facility is for the exclusive use of residents of the life plan community and that a written exemption is obtained from the department; provided, however, that new sheltered nursing home beds may be used on a limited basis by persons who are not residents of the life plan community for a period up to five years after the date of issuance of the initial nursing home license, but such beds shall not be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. For the first year, the life plan community sheltered nursing facility may utilize not more than 50 percent of its licensed beds for patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the second year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 40 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the third year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 30 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the fourth year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 20 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the fifth year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 10 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. At no time during the first five years shall the life plan community sheltered nursing facility occupy more than 50 percent of its licensed beds with patients who are not residents under contract with the life plan community. At the end of the five-year period, the life plan community sheltered nursing facility shall be utilized exclusively by residents of the life plan community, and at no time shall a resident of a life plan community be denied access to the sheltered nursing facility. At no time shall any existing patient be forced to leave the life plan community to comply with this paragraph. The department is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the use and definition of the term 'sheltered nursing facility' in a manner consistent with this Code section. Agreements to provide continuing care include agreements to provide care for any duration, including agreements that are terminable by either party;
(18)(A) Any single specialty ambulatory surgical center that: (A)(i) Has capital expenditures associated with the construction, development, or other establishment of the clinical health service which do not exceed $2.5 million; or (ii) Is the only single specialty ambulatory surgical center in the county owned by the group practice and has two or fewer operating rooms; provided, however, that a center exempt pursuant to this division shall be required to obtain a certificate of need in order to add any additional operating rooms; (B)(i) Has a hospital affiliation agreement with a hospital within a reasonable distance from the facility or the medical staff at the center has admitting privileges

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or other acceptable documented arrangements with such hospital to ensure the necessary backup for the center for medical complications. The center shall have the capability to transfer a patient immediately to a hospital within a reasonable distance from the facility with adequate emergency room services. Hospitals shall not unreasonably deny a transfer agreement or affiliation agreement to the center;
(C)(i)(ii)(I) Provides care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries and provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 2 percent of its adjusted gross revenue the minimum amount established by the department; or (ii)(II) If the center is not a participant in Medicaid or the PeachCare for Kids Program, provides uncompensated care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries, uncompensated indigent and charity care, or both in an amount equal to or greater than 4 percent of its adjusted gross revenue the minimum amount established by the department; provided, however, that single specialty ambulatory surgical centers owned by physicians in the practice of ophthalmology shall not be required to comply with this subparagraph division; and (D)(iii) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70.; (B) Noncompliance with any condition of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the center is required to provide and the amount actually provided and may be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for repeated failure to pay any fines or moneys due to the department or for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The dollar amount specified in this paragraph shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amount (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the composite index of construction material prices, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Commerce for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2009, and on each anniversary thereafter of publication of the index. The department shall immediately institute rule-making procedures to adopt such adjusted dollar amounts. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for purposes of this paragraph, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites;

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(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to preclude the sharing of operating rooms between more than one group practice of physicians of the same or a different specialty or between more than one sole physician of the same or a different specialty to qualify for the exemption provided for in this paragraph; (D) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to preclude a single specialty ambulatory surgical center from employing or utilizing physicians in other specialties within the center so long as such physicians do not perform any surgical procedures in the single specialty ambulatory surgical center to qualify for the exemption provided for in this paragraph; (E) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to preclude a single specialty ambulatory surgical center from partnering with physicians in other specialties so long as the single specialty ambulatory surgical center is owned only by physicians in the same single specialty to qualify for the exemption provided for in this paragraph; (19)(A) Any joint venture ambulatory surgical center that: (A) Has capital expenditures associated with the construction, development, or other establishment of the clinical health service which do not exceed $5 million;
(B)(i)(I) Provides care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries and provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 2 percent of its adjusted gross revenue the minimum amount established by the department; or (ii)(II) If the center is not a participant in Medicaid or the PeachCare for Kids Program, provides uncompensated care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries, uncompensated indigent and charity care, or both in an amount equal to or greater than 4 percent of its adjusted gross revenue the minimum amount established by the department; and (C)(ii) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70.; (B) Noncompliance with any condition of this paragraph shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the center is required to provide and the amount actually provided and may be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for repeated failure to pay any fines or moneys due to the department or for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The dollar amount specified in this paragraph shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amount (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the composite index of construction material prices, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Commerce for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2009, and on each anniversary thereafter of publication of the

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index. The department shall immediately institute rule-making procedures to adopt such adjusted dollar amounts. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for purposes of this paragraph, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites; (C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to preclude the sharing of operating rooms between more than one group practice of physicians of the same or a different specialty or between more than one sole physician of the same or a different specialty to qualify for the exemption provided for in this paragraph; (D) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to preclude a joint venture ambulatory surgical center from employing or utilizing physicians in other specialties within the center so long as such physicians do not perform any surgical procedures in the joint venture ambulatory surgical center to qualify for the exemption provided for in this paragraph; (E) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to preclude a joint venture ambulatory surgical center from partnering with physicians in other specialties so long as the joint venture ambulatory surgical center is owned only by physicians in the same single specialty to qualify for the exemption provided for in this paragraph; (20) Expansion of services by an imaging center based on a population needs methodology taking into consideration whether the population residing in the area served by the imaging center has a need for expanded services, as determined by the department in accordance with its rules and regulations, if such imaging center: (A) Was in existence and operational in this state on January 1, 2008; (B) Is owned by a hospital or by a physician or a group practice of physicians comprising at least 80 percent ownership who are currently board certified in radiology; (C) Provides three or more diagnostic and other imaging services; (D) Accepts all patients regardless of ability to pay; and (E) Provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than the amount of such care provided by the geographically closest general acute care hospital; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to an imaging center in a rural county; (21) Diagnostic cardiac catheterization in a hospital setting on patients 15 years of age and older; (22) Therapeutic cardiac catheterization in hospitals selected by the department prior to July 1, 2008, to participate in the Atlantic Cardiovascular Patient Outcomes Research Team (C-PORT) Study and therapeutic cardiac catheterization in hospitals that, as determined by the department on an annual basis, meet the criteria to participate in the C-PORT Study but have not been selected for participation; provided, however, that if

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the criteria requires a transfer agreement to another hospital, no hospital shall unreasonably deny a transfer agreement to another hospital; (23) Infirmaries or facilities operated by, on behalf of, or under contract with the Department of Corrections or the Department of Juvenile Justice for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing health care services in a secure environment to prisoners within a penal institution, penitentiary, prison, detention center, or other secure correctional institution, including correctional institutions operated by private entities in this state which house inmates under the Department of Corrections or the Department of Juvenile Justice; (24) The relocation of any skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or microhospital within the same county, any other health care facility in a rural county within the same county, and any other health care facility in an urban county within a threemile five-mile radius of the existing facility so long as the facility does not propose to offer any new or expanded clinical health services at the new location; (25) Facilities which are devoted to the provision of treatment and rehabilitative care for periods continuing for 24 hours or longer for persons who have traumatic brain injury, as defined in Code Section 37-3-1; (26) Capital expenditures for a project otherwise requiring a certificate of need if those expenditures are for a project to remodel, renovate, replace, or any combination thereof, a medical-surgical hospital and:
(A) That hospital: (i) Has a bed capacity of not more than 50 beds; (ii) Is located in a county in which no other medical-surgical hospital is located; (iii) Has at any time been designated as a disproportionate share hospital by the department; and (iv) Has at least 45 percent of its patient revenues derived from medicare, Medicaid, or any combination thereof, for the immediately preceding three years; and
(B) That project: (i) Does not result in any of the following: (I) The offering of any new clinical health services; (II) Any increase in bed capacity; (III) Any redistribution of existing beds among existing clinical health services; or (IV) Any increase in capacity of existing clinical health services; (ii) Has at least 80 percent of its capital expenditures financed by the proceeds of a special purpose county sales and use tax imposed pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48; and (iii) Is located within a three-mile five-mile radius of and within the same county as the hospital's existing facility;
(27) The renovation, remodeling, refurbishment, or upgrading of a health care facility, so long as the project does not result in any of the following:
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(C) Any redistribution of existing beds among existing clinical health services; or (D) A capital expenditure exceeding the threshold contained in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-40; (28) Other than for equipment used to provide positron emission tomography (PET) services, the The acquisition of diagnostic, therapeutic, or other imaging equipment with a value of $3 million or less, by or on behalf of: (A) A hospital; or (B) An individual private physician or single group practice of physicians exclusively for use on patients of such private physician or single group practice of physicians and such private physician or member of such single group practice of physicians is physically present at the practice location where the diagnostic or other imaging equipment is located at least 75 percent of the time that the equipment is in use.; The amount specified in this paragraph shall not include build-out costs, as defined by the department, but shall include all functionally related equipment, software, and any warranty and services contract costs for the first five years. The acquisition of one or more items of functionally related diagnostic or therapeutic equipment shall be considered as one project. The dollar amount specified in this paragraph and in paragraph (10) of this subsection shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amounts (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the consumer price index, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Labor for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2010; and (29) Any capital expenditures A capital expenditure of $10 million or less by a hospital at such hospital's primary campus for: (A) The expansion or addition of the following clinical health services: operating rooms, other than dedicated outpatient operating rooms; medical-surgical services; gynecology; procedure rooms; intensive care; pharmaceutical services; pediatrics; cardiac care or other general hospital services; provided, however, that such expenditure does not include the expansion or addition of inpatient beds or the conversion of one type of inpatient bed to another type of inpatient bed; or (B) The movement of clinical health services from one location on the hospital's primary campus to another location on such hospital's primary campus; (30) New or expanded psychiatric or substance abuse inpatient programs or contracted beds that serve Medicaid and uninsured patients that: (A) Are open 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day; (B) Provide uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department; (C) Participate as providers of medical assistance for Medicaid purposes; (D) Have hospital affiliation agreements with acute care hospitals within a reasonable distance from the programs or contracted beds or the medical staffs at the programs or contracted beds have admitting privileges or other acceptable documented arrangements with such hospitals to ensure the necessary backup for the programs or contracted beds for medical complications. The programs or contracted beds shall

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have the capability to transfer a patient immediately to a hospital within a reasonable distance from the programs or contracted beds with adequate emergency room services. Hospitals shall not unreasonably deny a transfer agreement or affiliation agreement to the programs or contracted beds; and (E) Provide annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; (31) The offering of new or expanded basic perinatal services by a hospital in a rural county provided that: (A) Such services are available 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day; (B) The hospital participates as a provider of medical assistance for Medicaid purposes; (C) The hospital has a hospital affiliation agreement with an acute care hospital with Level II or III perinatal services within a reasonable distance from the hospital providing the perinatal services or the medical staff at the hospital providing the perinatal services has admitting privileges or other acceptable documented arrangements with such acute care hospital to ensure the necessary backup for the hospital providing the perinatal services for medical complications. The hospital providing the perinatal services shall have the capability to transfer a patient immediately to the acute care hospital within a reasonable distance from the hospital providing the perinatal services with adequate emergency room services. Acute care hospitals shall not unreasonably deny a transfer agreement or affiliation agreement to the hospital providing the perinatal services. This subparagraph shall not apply if the hospital providing the perinatal services is itself an acute care hospital with Level II or III perinatal services; and (D) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; (31.1) Any new or expanded building or facility where human births occur on a regular and ongoing basis and which is classified as a birthing center by the department for purposes of Chapter 7 of this title, provided that: (A) Such services are available 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day; (B) The birthing center participates as a provider of medical assistance for Medicaid purposes; (C) The birthing center has a hospital affiliation agreement with an acute care hospital with Level II or III perinatal services within a reasonable distance from the birthing center or the medical staff at the birthing center has admitting privileges or other acceptable documented arrangements with such acute care hospital to ensure the necessary backup for the birthing center for medical complications. The birthing center shall have the capability to transfer a patient immediately to the acute care hospital within a reasonable distance from the birthing center. Acute care hospitals shall not unreasonably deny a transfer agreement or affiliation agreement to the birthing center; and

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(D) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; (32) A new general acute care hospital in a rural county that: (A) Will seek, and maintain thereafter, clinical training affiliation agreements to serve as a host hospital facility for medical training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other medical training programs, as appropriate and as practicable; (B) Obtains verification as a Level I, II, III, or IV trauma center from the American College of Surgeons and maintains such verification thereafter; (C) Has an emergency department that provides emergency medical screening, emergency stabilization, and appropriate treatment within its capability and availability for medical and psychiatric patients or can transfer the patient to an appropriate facility providing more specialized emergency care in accordance with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act; (D) Provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department; (E) Participates as a provider of medical assistance for Medicaid purposes; and (F) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; (33) A new acute care hospital where a short-stay general hospital in a rural county has been closed for more than 12 months that: (A) Is located in the same rural county where the short-stay general hospital was closed; (B) Has no more than the number of licensed beds that were previously licensed in the closed hospital; (C) Has an emergency department; (D) Provides all required clinical health services as generally offered by a short-stay general hospital to meet licensure requirements; and (E) Provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department. Such new acute care hospital may provide basic perinatal services; (34)(A) A new short-stay general hospital to address the underserved population previously served by a short-stay general hospital that was closed within the 24 months preceding the filing of a request for a letter of determination that:
(i) Is located within a county with a population of more than 1,000,000 according to the United States decennial census of 2020 or any future such census; (ii) Is located within five miles of and in the same county as the main campus of a medical school that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education to confer Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees; (iii) Has in place at the time of filing of a request for a letter of determination a written agreement to serve as a teaching hospital for students of the medical school described in division (ii) of this subparagraph; (iv) Has a maximum number of short-stay general hospital beds not greater than 50 percent of the maximum number of short-stay general hospital beds for which the

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closed short-stay general hospital had previously been licensed at any time during the 12 months prior to its closure; (v) Has an emergency department; and (vi) Provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department; (B) An exemption for a new short-stay general hospital under this paragraph shall include an exemption for all clinical services and equipment generally utilized at an acute care short-stay general hospital and required for licensure, including, but not limited to, an emergency department; Level II perinatal/neonatal services, including labor, delivery, recovery, and Level II neonatal intermediate care services; diagnostic imaging services; surgical services; and any other clinical health service that had been provided by the closed short-stay hospital within the 24 month period prior to its closure, except for such services not otherwise identified in this subparagraph for which the department has previously adopted separate service specific rules; (C) For a period of ten years following the issuance of its original license, a new short-stay general hospital approved for an exemption pursuant to this paragraph shall be entitled to one or more determinations from the department to add additional shortstay general hospital beds, so long as the total licensed capacity of such hospital does not exceed the number of beds authorized under division (iv) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; and (35) Transfer of existing beds or services from one general acute care hospital's primary campus to another general acute care hospital's primary campus within the same hospital system within a fifteen-mile radius of the original campus; provided that all of the following are satisfied: (A) Both hospitals involved in the transfer are general acute care hospitals and neither is a specialty hospital; (B) Both hospitals involved in the transfer are under common ownership or control; (C) The transferring hospital may not, for a period of 12 months after the transfer is effective, seek to expand the service or bed type which was transferred; and (D) The transferring hospital is open and operational at the time of transfer and shall not close within 12 months after the transfer is effective. (b) By rule, the department shall establish a procedure for expediting or waiving reviews of certain projects, the nonreview of which it deems compatible with the purposes of this chapter, in addition to expenditures exempted from review by this Code section."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-7-47.1, relating to prior notice and approval of certain activities, as follows:
"31-6-47.1. (a) The department shall require prior notice from a new health care facility for approval of any activity which is believed to be exempt pursuant to Code Section 31-6-47 or excluded from the requirements of this chapter under other provisions of this chapter. The department shall require prior notice and approval of any activity which is believed

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to be exempt pursuant to paragraphs (32), (33), and (34) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-47. The department may require prior notice and approval of any activity which is believed to be exempt pursuant to paragraphs (10), (15), (16), (17), (20), (21), (23), (25), (26), (27), (28), and (29), (30), and (31) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-47. The department shall establish timeframes, forms, and criteria to request a letter of determination that an activity is properly exempt or excluded under this chapter prior to its implementation. The department shall publish notice of all requests for letters of determination regarding exempt activity and opposition to such request. Persons opposing a request for approval of an exempt activity shall be entitled to file an objection with the department and the department shall consider any filed objection when determining whether an activity is exempt. After the department's decision, an opposing party shall have the right to a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' on an adverse decision of the department and judicial review of a final decision in the same manner and under the same provisions as in Code Section 31-6-44.1. If no objection to a request for determination is filed within 30 days of the department's receipt of such request for determination, the department shall have 60 days from the date of the department's receipt of such request to review the request and issue a letter of determination. The department may adopt rules for deciding when it is not practicable to provide a determination in 60 days and may extend the review period upon written notice to the requestor but only for an extended period of no longer than an additional 30 days. (b) Noncompliance with any condition of paragraph (30), (31), or (32) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-47 shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the exemption holder is required to provide and the amount actually provided and may be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for failure to meet any one or more requirements for the exemption, for repeated failure to pay any fines or moneys due to the department, or for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'"
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Article 3 of Chapter 6, relating to the Certificate of Need Program, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-6-51. (a) The department, in conjunction with the Office of Legislative Counsel, shall review the statutory framework and provisions of this chapter and the certificate of need program generally and shall make recommendations relating to rewriting, reorganizing, and clarifying the provisions of this chapter. Such review shall also include recommendations to streamline the statutory procedures required to obtain a certificate of need or a letter of determination.

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(b) The department may consult with and obtain input from certificate of need applicants, certificate of need holders, local government representatives, citizens, or other interested parties in conducting such review. (c) The department shall submit its recommendations to the General Assembly, which may include proposed legislation, no later than December 1, 2024. (d) This Code section shall stand repealed on December 31, 2024."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-6-70, relating to reports to the department by certain health care facilities an all ambulatory surgical centers and imaging centers and public availability, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e)(1) In the event the department does not receive an annual report from a health care facility requiring a certificate of need or an ambulatory surgical center or imaging center, whether or not exempt from obtaining a certificate of need under this chapter, on or before the date such report was due or receives a timely but incomplete report, the department shall notify the health care facility or center regarding the deficiencies and shall be authorized to fine such health care facility or center an amount not to exceed $500.00 $2,000.00 per day for every day up to 30 days and $1,000.00 $5,000.00 per day for every day over 30 days for every day of such untimely or deficient report. (2) In the event the department does not receive an annual report from a health care facility within 180 days following the date such report was due or receives a timely but incomplete report which is not completed within such 180 days, the department shall be authorized to revoke such health care facility's certificate of need in accordance with Code Section 31-6-45."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-8-9.1, relating to eligibility to receive tax credits, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) 'Rural hospital organization' means an acute care hospital or rural freestanding emergency department licensed by the department pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 7 of this title that:
(A) Has its primary campus Provides inpatient hospital services at a facility located in a rural county or is a critical access hospital; (B) Participates in both Medicaid and medicare and accepts both Medicaid and medicare patients; (C) Provides health care services to indigent patients; (D) Has at least 10 percent of its annual net revenue categorized as indigent care, charity care, or bad debt; (E) Annually files IRS Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, with the department, or for any hospital not required to file IRS Form 990, the department will provide a form that collects the same information to be submitted to the department on an annual basis;

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(F) Is operated by a county or municipal authority pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 7 of this title or is designated as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (G) Is current with all audits and reports required by law; and (H) Has a three-year average patient margin, as a percent of expense, less than one standard deviation above the state-wide three-year average of organizations defined in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of this paragraph, as calculated by the department. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'patient margin' means gross patient revenues less contractual adjustments, bad debt, indigent and charity care, other uncompensated care, and total expenses."
SECTION 11. Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, is amended by revising subsections (b.1), (e), and (k) as follows:
"(b.1) From January 1 to June 30 each taxable year, an individual taxpayer shall be limited in its qualified rural hospital organization expenses allowable for credit under this Code section, and the commissioner shall not approve qualified rural hospital organization expenses incurred from January 1 to June 30 each taxable year, which exceed the following limits:
(1) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, $5,000.00; (2) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, $10,000.00; or (3) In the case of an individual who is a member of a limited liability company duly formed under state law, a shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or a partner in a partnership, $10,000.00 $25,000.00." "(e)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section exceed $75 $100 million per taxable year.
(2)(A) No more than $4 million of the aggregate limit established by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be contributed to any individual rural hospital organization in any taxable year. From January 1 to June 30 each taxable year, the commissioner shall only preapprove contributions submitted by individual taxpayers in an amount not to exceed $2 million, and from corporate donors in an amount not to exceed $2 million. From July 1 to December 31 each taxable year, subject to the aggregate limit in paragraph (1) of this subsection and the individual rural hospital organization limit in this paragraph, the commissioner shall approve contributions submitted by individual taxpayers and corporations or other entities. (B) In the event an individual or corporate donor desires to make a contribution to an individual rural hospital organization that has received the maximum amount of contributions for that taxable year, the Department of Community Health shall provide the individual or corporate donor with a list, ranked in order of financial need, as determined by the Department of Community Health, of rural hospital organizations still eligible to receive contributions for the taxable year.

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(C) In the event an individual or corporate donor desires to make a contribution to an individual rural hospital organization that would cause such rural hospital organization to exceed its maximum amount of contributions for that year, the commissioner shall not deny such desired contribution, but shall approve the proportional amount of the desired contribution up to the rural hospital organization's maximum allowed amount and any remainder shall be attributed as provided for in subparagraph (D) of this paragraph. (C)(D) In the event that an individual or corporate donor desires to make a contribution to an unspecified or undesignated rural hospital organization, either directly to the department or through a third party that participates in soliciting, administering, or managing donations, such donation shall be attributed to the rural hospital organization ranked with the highest financial need that has not yet received the maximum amount of contributions for that taxable year, regardless of whether a third party has a contractual relationship or agreement with such rural hospital organization. (D)(E) Any third party that participates in soliciting, advertising, or managing donations shall provide the complete list of rural hospital organizations eligible to receive the tax credit provided pursuant to this Code section including their ranking in order of financial need as determined by the Department of Community Health pursuant to Code Section 31-8-9.1, to any potential donor regardless of whether a third party has a contractual relationship or agreement with such rural hospital organization. (3) For purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a rural hospital organization shall notify a potential donor of the requirements of this Code section. Before making a contribution to a rural hospital organization, the taxpayer shall electronically notify the department, in a manner specified by the department, of the total amount of contribution that the taxpayer intends to make to the rural hospital organization. The commissioner shall preapprove or deny the requested amount or a portion of such amount, if applicable pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 30 days after receiving the request from the taxpayer and shall provide written notice to the taxpayer and rural hospital organization of such preapproval or denial which shall not require any signed release or notarized approval by the taxpayer. In order to receive a tax credit under this Code section, the taxpayer shall make the contribution to the rural hospital organization within 180 days after receiving notice from the department that the requested amount was preapproved. In order to receive a tax credit under this Code section, a taxpayer preapproved by the commissioner on or before September 30 shall make the contribution to the rural hospital organization within 180 days after receiving notice of preapproval from the commissioner, but not later than October 31. A taxpayer preapproved by the commissioner after September 30 shall make the contribution to the rural hospital organization on or before December 31. If the taxpayer does not comply with this paragraph, the commissioner shall not include this preapproved contribution amount when calculating the limits prescribed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.

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(4)(A) Preapproval of contributions by the commissioner shall be based solely on the availability of tax credits subject to the aggregate total limit established under paragraph (1) of this subsection and the individual rural hospital organization limit established under paragraph (2) of this subsection. (B) Any taxpayer preapproved by the department commissioner pursuant to this subsection shall retain their approval in the event the credit percentage in this Code section is modified for the year in which the taxpayer was preapproved. (C) Upon the rural hospital organization's confirmation of receipt of donations that have been preapproved by the department commissioner, any taxpayer preapproved by the department commissioner pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section shall receive the full benefit of the income tax credit established by this Code section even though the rural hospital organization to which the taxpayer made a donation does not properly comply with the reports or filings required by this Code section. (5) Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, the department shall not take any adverse action against donors to rural hospital organizations if the commissioner preapproved a donation for a tax credit prior to the date the rural hospital organization is removed from the Department of Community Health list pursuant to Code Section 31-8-9.1, and all such donations shall remain as preapproved tax credits subject only to the donor's compliance with paragraph (3) of this subsection." "(k) This Code section shall stand automatically repealed and reserved on December 31, 2024 2029."
SECTION 12. Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-156. (a) There is created the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission. The commission shall be attached to the Department of Community Health for administrative purposes only as provided by Code Section 50-4-3. (b) The commission shall consist of nine members, who shall be appointed no later than July 1, 2024, as follows:
(1) The chairperson, who shall be a subject matter expert on health policy, and shall not be an employee of the State of Georgia, to be appointed by the Governor; (2) Three nonlegislative members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (3) Three nonlegislative members to be appointed by the President of the Senate; (4) One nonlegislative member to be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and (5) One nonlegislative member to be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (c) Members of the commission shall not be registered lobbyists in the State of Georgia. (d) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation.

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(e) The purpose of the commission shall be to advise the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Community Health, as the administrator of the state medical assistance program, on issues related to access and quality of healthcare for Georgia's low-income and uninsured populations. The commission shall be tasked with reviewing the following:
(1) Opportunities related to reimbursement and funding for Georgia healthcare providers, including premium assistance programs; (2) Opportunities related to quality improvement of healthcare for Georgia's low income and uninsured populations; and (3) Opportunities to enhance service delivery and coordination of healthcare among and across state agencies. (f) Subject to appropriations, the commission shall contract with experts and consultants to produce a semiannual report on its findings for the Governor and the General Assembly. The commission shall provide its initial report to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than December 1, 2024. (g) The commission shall stand abolished on December 31, 2026, unless extended by the General Assembly prior to such date."
SECTION 13. (a) Sections 2, 8, 12, 13, and 14 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024. (b) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2025. (c) Sections 10 and 11 of this Act shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
SECTION 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Parrish of the 158th offers the following amendment:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 1339 (LC 33 9707S) by striking lines 1 through 1075 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise provisions relative to certificate of need; to revise definitions; to provide for review of the state health plan every five years; to eliminate capital expenditure thresholds in certain circumstances; to revise provisions relating to acceptance and review of applications; to provide a timeframe for opposing an application; to revise provisions relating to appeals; to revise exemptions from certificate of need requirements; to provide for a review of the statutory framework of the certificate of need program; to provide for automatic repeal; to increase fines for reporting deficiencies; to amend Code Section 48-729.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the tax credit limit for contributions by

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corporate donors; to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to provide for preapproval of proportional amounts of contributions under certain circumstances; to provide for certain timelines; to extend the sunset provision; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the creation of the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission; to provide for its members; to provide for its purpose and duties; to provide for assistance from experts and consultants; to provide for semiannual reports; to provide for the automatic repeal of the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising paragraphs (23) and (33) of Code Section 31-6-2, relating to definitions relative to state health planning and development, as follows:
"(23) 'Joint venture ambulatory surgical center' means a freestanding ambulatory surgical center that is jointly owned by a hospital in the same county as the center or a hospital in a contiguous county if there is no hospital in the same county as the center and a single group of physicians practicing in the center and that provides surgery in a single specialty as defined by the department. Such ambulatory surgical center shall only be utilized by physicians who are of the same single specialty, who may include physicians who are not owners or employees of the single group practice of physicians that own and operate the center; provided, however, that general surgery, a group practice which includes one or more physiatrists who perform services that are reasonably related to the surgical procedures performed in the center, and a group practice in orthopedics which includes plastic hand surgeons with a certificate of added qualifications in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery shall be considered a single specialty. The ownership interest of the hospital shall be no less than 30 percent and the collective ownership of the physicians or group of physicians shall be no less than 30 percent. Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the owners of the center from entering into an arrangement with an outside entity for practice management, administrative services, or both." "(33) 'Single specialty ambulatory surgical center' means an ambulatory surgical center where surgery is performed in the offices of an individual private physician or single group practice of private physicians if such surgery is performed in a facility that is owned, and operated, and utilized by such the individual physician or single group practice of private physicians or single group of physicians who also are of a single specialty. Such ambulatory surgical center shall only be utilized by physicians who are of the same single specialty, who may include physicians who are not owners or employees of the individual private physician or single group practice of private physicians that own and operate the center; provided, however, that general surgery, a

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group practice which includes one or more physiatrists who perform services that are reasonably related to the surgical procedures performed in the center, and a group practice in orthopedics which includes plastic hand surgeons with a certificate of added qualifications in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery shall be considered a single specialty. Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit an individual private physician or a single group practice of private physicians from entering into an arrangement with an outside entity for practice management, administrative services, or both."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-6-21, relating to Department of Community Health functions and powers with respect to state health planning and development, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The Department of Community Health, established under Chapter 2 of this title, is authorized to administer the certificate of need program established under this chapter and, within the appropriations made available to the department by the General Assembly of Georgia and consistently with the laws of the State of Georgia, a state health plan adopted by the board. The department shall review and update the state health plan at least every five years beginning no later than January 1, 2025, to ensure the plan meets the evolving needs of the state. The department shall provide, by rule, for procedures to administer its functions until otherwise provided by the board."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-6-40, relating to certificate of need required for new institutional health services and exemption, by revising subsections (a), (b), and (c) as follows:
"(a) On and after July 1, 2008, any new institutional health service shall be required to obtain a certificate of need pursuant to this chapter. New institutional health services include:
(1) The construction, development, or other establishment of a new, expanded, or relocated health care facility, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 31-6-47; (2) Any expenditure by or on behalf of a health care facility in excess of $10 million which, under generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, is a capital expenditure, except expenditures for acquisition of an existing health care facility. The dollar amounts specified in this paragraph and in paragraph (14) of Code Section 31-62 shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amounts (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the composite index of construction material prices, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Commerce for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2019, and on each anniversary thereafter of publication of the index. The department shall immediately institute rulemaking procedures to adopt such adjusted dollar amounts. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for purposes of this paragraph and paragraph (14) of

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Code Section 31-6-2, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites; Reserved; (3) The purchase or lease by or on behalf of a health care facility or a diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation center of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 31-6-47; (4) Any increase in the bed capacity of a health care facility except as provided in Code Section 31-6-47; (5) Clinical health services which are offered in or through a health care facility, which were not offered on a regular basis in or through such health care facility within the 12 month period prior to the time such services would be offered; (6) Any conversion or upgrading of any general acute care hospital to a specialty hospital or of a facility such that it is converted from a type of facility not covered by this chapter to any of the types of health care facilities which are covered by this chapter; (7) Clinical health services which are offered in or through a diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation center which were not offered on a regular basis in or through that center within the 12 month period prior to the time such services would be offered, but only if the clinical health services are any of the following:
(A) Radiation therapy; (B) Biliary lithotripsy; (C) Surgery in an operating room environment, including, but not limited to, ambulatory surgery; and (D) Cardiac catheterization; and (8) The conversion of a destination cancer hospital to a general cancer hospital. (b) Any person proposing to develop or offer a new institutional health service or health care facility shall, before commencing such activity, submit a letter of intent and an application to the department and obtain a certificate of need in the manner provided in this chapter unless such activity is excluded from the scope of this chapter. (c)(1) Any person who had a valid exemption granted or approved by the former Health Planning Agency or the department prior to July 1, 2008, shall not be required to obtain a certificate of need in order to continue to offer those previously offered services. (2) Any facility offering ambulatory surgery pursuant to the exclusion designated on June 30, 2008, as division (14)(G)(iii) of Code Section 31-6-2; any diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation center offering diagnostic imaging or other imaging services in operation and exempt prior to July 1, 2008; or any facility operating pursuant to a letter of nonreviewability and offering diagnostic imaging services prior to July 1, 2008, shall: (A) Provide annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; and

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(B)(i) Provide care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries and provide uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 2 percent of its adjusted gross revenue, and on and after January 1, 2026, in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department which shall be reviewed by the department every 12 months; or (ii) If the facility is not a participant in Medicaid or the PeachCare for Kids Program, provide uncompensated care for Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, for PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries, uncompensated indigent and charity care, or both in an amount equal to or greater than 4 percent of its adjusted gross revenue, and on and after January 1, 2026, in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department which shall be reviewed by the department every 12 months, if it:
(I) Makes a capital expenditure associated with the construction, development, expansion, or other establishment of a clinical health service or the acquisition or replacement of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment with a value in excess of $800,000.00 over a two-year period; (II) Builds a new operating room; or (III) Chooses to relocate in accordance with Code Section 31-6-47. Noncompliance with any condition of this paragraph shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the center is required to provide and the amount actually provided and may be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for repeated failure to pay any fees or moneys due to the department or for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The dollar amount specified in this paragraph shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amount (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the consumer price index, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Labor for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2009. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for the purposes of this paragraph, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites. Subparagraph (B) of this paragraph shall not apply to facilities offering ophthalmic ambulatory surgery pursuant to the exclusion designated on June 30, 2008, as division (14)(G)(iii) of Code Section 31-6-2 that are owned by physicians in the practice of ophthalmology."

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SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-6-43, relating to acceptance or rejection of application for certificate, as follows:
"31-6-43. (a) At least 30 25 days prior to submitting an application for a certificate of need for clinical health services, a person shall submit a letter of intent to the department. The department shall provide by rule a process for submitting letters of intent and a mechanism by which applications may be filed to compete with and be reviewed comparatively with proposals described in submitted letters of intent. (b) Each application for a certificate of need shall be reviewed received by the department, and within ten working days after the date of its receipt a determination shall be made as to whether the application complies with the rules governing the preparation and submission of applications. If the application complies with the rules governing the preparation and submission of applications, and the department shall declare the application complete for review, shall accept and date the application, and shall notify the applicant of the timetable for its review. The department shall also notify a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the project shall be developed that the application has been deemed complete. The department shall also notify the appropriate regional commission and the chief elected official of the county and municipal governments, if any, in whose boundaries the proposed project will be located that the application is complete for review. If the application does not comply with the rules governing the preparation and submission of applications, the department shall notify the applicant in writing and provide a list of all deficiencies. The applicant shall be afforded an opportunity to correct such deficiencies, and upon such correction, the application shall then be declared complete for review within ten days of the correction of such deficiencies, and notice given to a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the project shall be developed that the application has been so declared. The department shall also notify the appropriate regional commission and the chief elected official of the county and municipal governments, if any, in whose boundaries the proposed project will be located that the application is complete for review or when in the determination of the department a significant amendment is filed. (c) The department shall specify by rule the time within which an applicant may amend its application. The department may request an applicant to make amendments. The department decision shall be made on an application as amended, if at all, by the applicant.
(d)(1) There shall be a time limit of 120 days for review of a project, beginning on the day the department declares the application complete for review or in the case of applications joined for comparative review, beginning on the day the department declares the final application complete receives the application. The department may adopt rules for determining when it is not practicable to complete a review in 120 days and may extend the review period upon written notice to the applicant but only for an extended period of not longer than an additional 30 days. The department shall adopt rules governing the submission of additional information by the applicant and for opposing an application; provided, however, that such rules shall provide that any party

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permitted to oppose an application shall submit a notice of opposition no later than 30 days of receipt by the department of such application. (2) No party may oppose an application for a certificate of need for a proposed project unless:
(A) Such party offers substantially similar services as proposed within a 35 mile radius of the proposed project or has a service area that overlaps the applicant's proposed service area; or (B) Such party has submitted a competing application in the same batching cycle and is proposing to establish the same type of facility proposed or offers substantially similar services as proposed and has a service area that overlaps the applicant's proposed service area. (e) To allow the opportunity for comparative review of applications, the department may provide by rule for applications for a certificate of need to be submitted on a timetable or batching cycle basis no less often than two times per calendar year for each clinical health service. Applications for services, facilities, or expenditures for which there is no specified batching cycle may be filed at any time. (f) The department may order the joinder of an application which is determined to be complete by the department for comparative review with one or more subsequently filed applications declared complete for review during the same batching cycle when: (1) The first and subsequent applications involve similar clinical health service projects in the same service area or overlapping service areas; and (2) The subsequent applications are filed and are declared complete for review within 30 days of the date the first application was declared complete for review. Following joinder of the first application with subsequent applications, none of the subsequent applications so joined may be considered as a first application for the purposes of future joinder. The department shall notify the applicant to whose application a joinder is ordered and all other applicants previously joined to such application of the fact of each joinder pursuant to this subsection. In the event one or more applications have been joined pursuant to this subsection, the time limits for department action for all of the applicants shall run from the latest date that any one of the joined applications was declared complete for review. In the event of the consideration of one or more applications joined pursuant to this subsection, the department may award no certificate of need or one or more certificates of need to the application or applications, if any, which are consistent with the considerations contained in Code Section 31-6-42, the department's applicable rules, and the award of which will best satisfy the purposes of this chapter. (g) The department shall review the application and all written information submitted by the applicant in support of the application and all information submitted in opposition to the application to determine the extent to which the proposed project is consistent with the applicable considerations stated in Code Section 31-6-42 and in the department's applicable rules. During the course of the review, the department staff may request additional information from the applicant as deemed appropriate. Pursuant to rules adopted by the department, a public hearing on applications covered by those regulations

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may be held prior to the date of the department's decision thereon. Such rules shall provide that when good cause has been shown, a public hearing shall be held by the department. Any interested person may submit information to the department concerning an application, and an applicant shall be entitled to notice of and to respond to any such submission. (h) The department shall within 30 days of receipt of the application provide the applicant an opportunity to meet with the department to discuss the such application and to provide the applicant an opportunity to submit additional information. Such additional information shall be submitted within the time limits adopted by the department. The department shall also provide an opportunity for any party that is permitted to oppose an application pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section to meet with the department and to provide additional information to the department. In order for any such opposing party to have standing to appeal an adverse decision pursuant to Code Section 31-6-44, such party must attend and participate in an opposition meeting. (i) Unless extended by the department for an additional period of up to 30 days pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section, the department shall, no later than 120 days after an application is determined to be complete for review, or, in the event of joined applications, 120 days after the last application is declared complete for review, provide written notification to an applicant of the department's decision to issue or to deny issuance of a certificate of need for the proposed project. Such notice shall contain the department's written findings of fact and decision as to each applicable consideration or rule and a detailed statement of the reasons and evidentiary support for issuing or denying a certificate of need for the action proposed by each applicant. The department shall also mail such notification to the appropriate regional commission and the chief elected official of the county and municipal governments, if any, in whose boundaries the proposed project will be located. In the event such decision is to issue a certificate of need, the certificate of need shall be effective on the day of the decision unless the decision is appealed to the Certificate of Need Appeal Panel in accordance with this chapter. Within seven days of the decision, the department shall publish notice of its decision to grant or deny an application in the same manner as it publishes notice of the filing of an application. (j) Should the department fail to provide written notification of the decision within the time limitations set forth in this Code section, an application shall be deemed to have been approved as of the one hundred twenty-first day following notice from the department that an application, or the last of any applications joined pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section, is declared 'complete for review.' (k) Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, when the Governor has declared a state of emergency in a region of the state, existing health care facilities in the affected region may seek emergency approval from the department to make expenditures in excess of the capital expenditure threshold or to offer services that may otherwise require a certificate of need. The department shall give special expedited consideration to such requests and may authorize such requests for good cause. Once the state of emergency has been lifted, any services offered by an affected health care facility under this

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subsection shall cease to be offered until such time as the health care facility that received the emergency authorization has requested and received a certificate of need. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'good cause' means that authorization of the request shall directly resolve a situation posing an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public. The department shall establish, by rule, procedures whereby requirements for the process of review and issuance of a certificate of need may be modified and expedited as a result of emergency situations."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (h), (i), (j), (k), (l), (m), and (n) of Code Section 31-6-44, relating to the Certificate of Need Appeal Panel, as follows:
"(h) After the issuance of a decision by the department pursuant to Code Section 31-643, no party to an appeal hearing, nor any person on behalf of such party, including the department, shall make any ex parte contact with the appeal panel hearing officer appointed to conduct the appeal hearing, or any other member of the appeal panel, or the commissioner in regard to a decision under appeal. (i) Within 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law as to each consideration as set forth in Code Section 31-6-42 and the department's rules, including a detailed statement of the reasons for the decision of the hearing officer. If any party has alleged that an appeal lacks substantial justification or was undertaken primarily for the purpose of delay or harassment, the decision of the hearing officer shall make findings of fact addressing the merits of the allegation. The hearing officer shall file such decision with the chairperson of the appeal panel who shall serve such decision upon all parties, and shall transmit the administrative record to the commissioner department. Any party, including the department, which disputes any finding of fact or conclusion of law rendered by the hearing officer in such hearing officer's decision and which wishes to appeal that decision may appeal to the commissioner and shall file its specific objections with the commissioner or his or her designee within 30 days of the date of the hearing officer's decision pursuant to rules adopted by the department. (j) The decision of the appeal panel hearing officer will become shall constitute the final decision of the department upon the sixty-first day following the date of the decision unless an objection thereto is filed with the commissioner within the time limit established in subsection (i) of this Code section.
(k)(1) In the event an appeal of the hearing officer's decision is filed, the commissioner may adopt the hearing officer's order as the final order of the department or the commissioner may reject or modify the conclusions of law over which the department has substantive jurisdiction and the interpretation of administrative rules over which it has substantive jurisdiction. By rejecting or modifying such conclusion of law or interpretation of administrative rule, the department must state with particularity its reasons for rejecting or modifying such conclusion of law or interpretation of administrative rule and must make a finding that its substituted conclusion of law or interpretation of administrative rule is as or more reasonable than that which was

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rejected or modified. Rejection or modification of conclusions of law may not form the basis for rejection or modification of findings of fact. The commissioner may not reject or modify the findings of fact unless the commissioner first determines from a review of the entire record, and states with particularity in the order, that the findings of fact were not based upon any competent substantial evidence or that the proceedings on which the findings were based did not comply with the essential requirements of law. (2) If, before the date set for the commissioner's decision, application is made to the commissioner for leave to present additional evidence and it is shown to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the additional evidence is material and there were good reasons for failure to present it in the proceedings before the hearing officer, the commissioner may order that the additional evidence be taken before the same hearing officer who rendered the initial decision upon conditions determined by the commissioner. The hearing officer may modify the initial decision by reason of the additional evidence and shall file that evidence and any modifications, new findings, or decision with the commissioner. Unless leave is given by the commissioner in accordance with the provisions of this subsection, the appeal panel may not consider new evidence under any circumstances. In all circumstances, the commissioner's decision shall be based upon considerations as set forth in Code Section 31-6-42 and the department's rules. (l) If, based upon the findings of fact by the hearing officer, the commissioner determines that the appeal filed by any party of a decision of the department lacks substantial justification and was undertaken primarily for the purpose of delay or harassment, the commissioner may enter an award in his or her written order against such party and in favor of the successful party or parties, including the department, of all or any part of their respective reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses of litigation, as the commissioner deems just. Such award may be enforced by any court undertaking judicial review of the final decision. In the absence of any petition for judicial review, then such award shall be enforced, upon due application, by any court having personal jurisdiction over the party against whom such an award is made. (m) Unless the hearing officer's decision becomes the department's final decision by operation of law as provided in subsection (j) of this Code section, the decision of the commissioner shall become the department's final decision by operation of law. Such final decision shall be the final department decision for purposes of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The appeals process provided by this Code section shall be the administrative remedy only for decisions made by the department pursuant to Code Section 31-6-43 which involve the approval or denial of applications for certificates of need. (n) A party responding to an appeal to the commissioner may be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs of such appeal if it is determined that the appeal lacked substantial justification and was undertaken primarily for the purpose of delay or harassment; provided, however, that the department shall not be required to pay attorney's fees or costs. This subsection shall not apply to the portion of attorney's fees accrued on behalf of a party responding to or bringing a challenge to the department's authority to

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enact a rule or regulation or the department's jurisdiction or another challenge that could not have been decided in the administrative proceeding, nor shall it apply to costs accrued when the only argument raised by the appealing party is one described in this subsection."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-44.1, relating to judicial review, as follows:
"(a) Any party to the initial administrative appeal hearing conducted by the appointed appeal panel hearing officer, excluding the department, may seek judicial review of the final decision in accordance with the method set forth in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' except as otherwise modified by this Code section; provided, however, that in conducting such review, the court may reverse or modify the final decision only if substantial rights of the appellant have been prejudiced because the procedures followed by the department, or the hearing officer, or the commissioner or the administrative findings, inferences, and conclusions contained in the final decision are:
(1) In violation of constitutional or statutory provisions; (2) In excess of the statutory authority of the department; (3) Made upon unlawful procedures; (4) Affected by other error of law; (5) Not supported by substantial evidence, which shall mean that the record does not contain such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support such findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions, which such evidentiary standard shall be in excess of the 'any evidence' standard contained in other statutory provisions; or (6) Arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-6-47, relating to exemptions from certificate of need requirements, as follows:
"31-6-47. (a) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, this chapter shall not apply to:
(1) Infirmaries operated by educational institutions for the sole and exclusive benefit of students, faculty members, officers, or employees thereof; (2) Infirmaries or facilities operated by businesses for the sole and exclusive benefit of officers or employees thereof, provided that such infirmaries or facilities make no provision for overnight stay by persons receiving their services; (3) Institutions operated exclusively by the federal government or by any of its agencies; (4) Offices of private physicians or dentists whether for individual or group practice, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) or (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-40;

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(5) Religious, nonmedical health care institutions as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 1395x(ss)(1), listed and certified by a national accrediting organization; (6) Site acquisitions for health care facilities or preparation or development costs for such sites prior to the decision to file a certificate of need application; (7) Expenditures related to adequate preparation and development of an application for a certificate of need; (8) The commitment of funds conditioned upon the obtaining of a certificate of need; (9) Expenditures for the restructuring or acquisition of existing health care facilities by stock or asset purchase, merger, consolidation, or other lawful means; (9.1) The purchase of a closing hospital or of a hospital that has been closed for no more than 12 24 months by a hospital in a contiguous county to repurpose the facility as a micro-hospital; (10) Expenditures of less than $870,000.00 for any minor or major repair or replacement of The acquisition, replacement, or repair of diagnostic, therapeutic, or other imaging equipment by a any existing health care facility that is not owned by a group practice of physicians or a hospital and that provides diagnostic imaging services so long as it does not result in the offering of any new clinical health services if such facility received a letter of nonreviewability from the department prior to July 1, 2008. This paragraph shall not apply to such facilities in rural counties; (10.1) Except as provided in paragraph (10) of this subsection, An expenditure for the minor or major repair of a health care facility or a facility that is exempt from the requirements of this chapter, parts thereof, or services provided or equipment used therein; or the replacement of equipment, including but not limited to CT scanners, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), and positron emission tomography/computed tomography previously approved for a certificate of need; (11) Capital expenditures otherwise covered by this chapter required solely to eliminate or prevent safety hazards as defined by federal, state, or local fire, building, environmental, occupational health, or life safety codes or regulations, to comply with licensing requirements of the department, or to comply with accreditation standards of a nationally recognized health care accreditation body; (12) Cost overruns whose percentage of the cost of a project is equal to or less than the cumulative annual rate of increase in the composite construction index, published by the United States Bureau of the Census of the Department of Commerce, calculated from the date of approval of the project; (13) Transfers from one health care facility to another such facility of major medical equipment previously approved under or exempted from certificate of need review, except where such transfer results in the institution of a new clinical health service for which a certificate of need is required in the facility acquiring such equipment, provided that such transfers are recorded at net book value of the medical equipment as recorded on the books of the transferring facility;

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(14) New institutional health services provided by or on behalf of health maintenance organizations or related health care facilities in circumstances defined by the department pursuant to federal law; (15) Increases in the bed capacity of a hospital up to ten beds or 10 20 percent of capacity, whichever is greater, in any consecutive two-year three-year period, in a hospital that has maintained an overall occupancy rate greater than 75 60 percent for the previous 12 month period; (16) Expenditures for nonclinical projects, including parking lots, parking decks, and other parking facilities; computer systems, software, and other information technology; medical office buildings; administrative office space; conference rooms; education facilities; lobbies; common spaces; clinical staff lounges and sleep areas; waiting rooms; bathrooms; cafeterias; hallways; engineering facilities; mechanical systems; roofs; grounds; signage; family meeting or lounge areas; other nonclinical physical plant renovations or upgrades that do not result in new or expanded clinical health services, and state mental health facilities; (17) Life plan communities, provided that the skilled nursing component of the facility is for the exclusive use of residents of the life plan community and that a written exemption is obtained from the department; provided, however, that new sheltered nursing home beds may be used on a limited basis by persons who are not residents of the life plan community for a period up to five years after the date of issuance of the initial nursing home license, but such beds shall not be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. For the first year, the life plan community sheltered nursing facility may utilize not more than 50 percent of its licensed beds for patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the second year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 40 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the third year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 30 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the fourth year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 20 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. In the fifth year of operation, the life plan community shall allow not more than 10 percent of its licensed beds for new patients who are not residents of the life plan community. At no time during the first five years shall the life plan community sheltered nursing facility occupy more than 50 percent of its licensed beds with patients who are not residents under contract with the life plan community. At the end of the five-year period, the life plan community sheltered nursing facility shall be utilized exclusively by residents of the life plan community, and at no time shall a resident of a life plan community be denied access to the sheltered nursing facility. At no time shall any existing patient be forced to leave the life plan community to comply with this paragraph. The department is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the use and definition of the term 'sheltered nursing facility' in a manner consistent with this Code section. Agreements to provide continuing care include agreements to provide care for any duration, including agreements that are terminable by either party;

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(18) Any single specialty ambulatory surgical center that: (A)(i) Has capital expenditures associated with the construction, development, or other establishment of the clinical health service which do not exceed $2.5 million; or (ii) Is the only single specialty ambulatory surgical center in the county owned by the group practice and has two or fewer operating rooms; provided, however, that a center exempt pursuant to this division shall be required to obtain a certificate of need in order to add any additional operating rooms;
(B) Has a hospital affiliation agreement with a hospital within a reasonable distance from the facility or the medical staff at the center has admitting privileges or other acceptable documented arrangements with such hospital to ensure the necessary backup for the center for medical complications. The center shall have the capability to transfer a patient immediately to a hospital within a reasonable distance from the facility with adequate emergency room services. Hospitals shall not unreasonably deny a transfer agreement or affiliation agreement to with the center;
(C)(i) Provides care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries and provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 2 percent of its adjusted gross revenue, and on and after January 1, 2026, in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department which shall be reviewed by the department every 12 months; or (ii) If the center is not a participant in Medicaid or the PeachCare for Kids Program, provides uncompensated care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries, uncompensated indigent and charity care, or both in an amount equal to or greater than 4 percent of its adjusted gross revenue, and on and after January 1, 2026, in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department which shall be reviewed by the department every 12 months; provided, however, that single specialty ambulatory surgical centers owned by physicians in the practice of ophthalmology shall not be required to comply with this subparagraph; and (D) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70. Noncompliance with any condition of this paragraph shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the center is required to provide and the amount actually provided and may be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for repeated failure to pay any fines or moneys due to the department or for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The dollar amount specified in this paragraph shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amount (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the composite index of construction material prices, or its successor or

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appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Commerce for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2009, and on each anniversary thereafter of publication of the index. The department shall immediately institute rule-making procedures to adopt such adjusted dollar amounts. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for purposes of this paragraph, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites; (19) Any joint venture ambulatory surgical center that:
(A) Has capital expenditures associated with the construction, development, or other establishment of the clinical health service which do not exceed $5 million;
(B)(i) Provides care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries and provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 2 percent of its adjusted gross revenue, and on and after January 1, 2026, in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department which shall be reviewed by the department every 12 months; or (ii) If the center is not a participant in Medicaid or the PeachCare for Kids Program, provides uncompensated care to Medicaid beneficiaries and, if the facility provides medical care and treatment to children, to PeachCare for Kids beneficiaries, uncompensated indigent and charity care, or both in an amount equal to or greater than 4 percent of its adjusted gross revenue, and on and after January 1, 2026, in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department which shall be reviewed by the department every 12 months; and (C) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70. Noncompliance with any condition of this paragraph shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the center is required to provide and the amount actually provided and may be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for repeated failure to pay any fines or moneys due to the department or for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The dollar amount specified in this paragraph shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amount (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the composite index of construction material prices, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Commerce for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2009, and on each anniversary thereafter of publication of the index. The department shall immediately institute rule-making procedures to adopt such adjusted dollar

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amounts. In calculating the dollar amounts of a proposed project for purposes of this paragraph, the costs of all items subject to review by this chapter and items not subject to review by this chapter associated with and simultaneously developed or proposed with the project shall be counted, except for the expenditure or commitment of or incurring an obligation for the expenditure of funds to develop certificate of need applications, studies, reports, schematics, preliminary plans and specifications or working drawings, or to acquire sites; (20) Expansion of services by an imaging center based on a population needs methodology taking into consideration whether the population residing in the area served by the imaging center has a need for expanded services, as determined by the department in accordance with its rules and regulations, if such imaging center:
(A) Was in existence and operational in this state on January 1, 2008; (B) Is owned by a hospital or by a physician or a group of physicians comprising at least 80 percent ownership who are currently board certified in radiology; (C) Provides three or more diagnostic and other imaging services; (D) Accepts all patients regardless of ability to pay; and (E) Provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than the amount of such care provided by the geographically closest general acute care hospital; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to an imaging center in a rural county; (21) Diagnostic cardiac catheterization in a hospital setting on patients 15 years of age and older; (22) Therapeutic cardiac catheterization in hospitals selected by the department prior to July 1, 2008, to participate in the Atlantic Cardiovascular Patient Outcomes Research Team (C-PORT) Study and therapeutic cardiac catheterization in hospitals that, as determined by the department on an annual basis, meet the criteria to participate in the C-PORT Study but have not been selected for participation; provided, however, that if the criteria requires a transfer agreement to with another hospital, no hospital shall unreasonably deny a transfer agreement to with another hospital; (23) Infirmaries or facilities operated by, on behalf of, or under contract with the Department of Corrections or the Department of Juvenile Justice for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing health care services in a secure environment to prisoners within a penal institution, penitentiary, prison, detention center, or other secure correctional institution, including correctional institutions operated by private entities in this state which house inmates under the Department of Corrections or the Department of Juvenile Justice; (24) The relocation of any skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or microhospital within the same county, any other health care facility in a rural county within the same county, and any other health care facility in an urban county within a threemile five-mile radius of the existing facility so long as the facility does not propose to offer any new or expanded clinical health services at the new location;

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(25) Facilities which are devoted to the provision of treatment and rehabilitative care for periods continuing for 24 hours or longer for persons who have traumatic brain injury, as defined in Code Section 37-3-1; (26) Capital expenditures for a project otherwise requiring a certificate of need if those expenditures are for a project to remodel, renovate, replace, or any combination thereof, a medical-surgical hospital and:
(A) That hospital: (i) Has a bed capacity of not more than 50 beds; (ii) Is located in a county in which no other medical-surgical hospital is located; (iii) Has at any time been designated as a disproportionate share hospital by the department; and (iv) Has at least 45 percent of its patient revenues derived from medicare, Medicaid, or any combination thereof, for the immediately preceding three years; and
(B) That project: (i) Does not result in any of the following: (I) The offering of any new clinical health services; (II) Any increase in bed capacity; (III) Any redistribution of existing beds among existing clinical health services; or (IV) Any increase in capacity of existing clinical health services; (ii) Has at least 80 percent of its capital expenditures financed by the proceeds of a special purpose county sales and use tax imposed pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48; and (iii) Is located within a three-mile five-mile radius of and within the same county as the hospital's existing facility;
(27) The renovation, remodeling, refurbishment, or upgrading of a health care facility, so long as the project does not result in any of the following:
(A) The offering of any new or expanded clinical health services; (B) Any increase in inpatient bed capacity; or (C) Any redistribution of existing beds among existing clinical health services; or (D) A capital expenditure exceeding the threshold contained in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-40; (28) Other than for equipment used to provide positron emission tomography (PET) services, the The acquisition of diagnostic, therapeutic, or other imaging equipment with a value of $3 million or less, by or on behalf of: (A) A hospital; or (B) An individual private physician or single group practice of physicians exclusively for use on patients of such private physician or single group practice of physicians and such private physician or member of such single group practice of physicians is physically present at the practice location where the diagnostic or other imaging equipment is located at least 75 percent of the time that the equipment is in use.; The amount specified in this paragraph shall not include build-out costs, as defined by the department, but shall include all functionally related equipment, software, and any

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warranty and services contract costs for the first five years. The acquisition of one or more items of functionally related diagnostic or therapeutic equipment shall be considered as one project. The dollar amount specified in this paragraph and in paragraph (10) of this subsection shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amounts (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage of change in the consumer price index, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Labor for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2010; and (29) Any capital expenditures A capital expenditure of $10 million or less by a hospital at such hospital's primary campus for:
(A) The expansion or addition of the following clinical health services: operating rooms, other than dedicated outpatient operating rooms; medical-surgical services; gynecology; procedure rooms; intensive care; pharmaceutical services; pediatrics; cardiac care or other general hospital services; provided, however, that such expenditure does not include the expansion or addition of inpatient beds or the conversion of one type of inpatient bed to another type of inpatient bed; or (B) The movement of clinical health services from one location on the hospital's primary campus to another location on such hospital's primary campus; (30) New or expanded psychiatric or substance abuse inpatient programs or state funded beds that serve Medicaid and uninsured patients that: (A) Are open 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day; (B) Provide uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 3 percent of its adjusted gross revenue, and on and after January 1, 2026, in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department by rule which shall be at least 3 percent and which shall be reviewed by the department every 12 months; (C) Participate as providers of medical assistance for Medicaid purposes; (D) Have hospital affiliation agreements with acute care hospitals within a reasonable distance from the programs or state funded beds or the medical staffs at the programs or state funded beds have admitting privileges or other acceptable documented arrangements with such hospitals to ensure the necessary backup for the programs or state funded beds for medical complications. The programs or state funded beds shall have the capability to transfer a patient immediately to a hospital within a reasonable distance from the programs or state funded beds with adequate emergency room services. Acute care hospitals shall not unreasonably deny a transfer agreement or affiliation agreement with the programs or state funded beds; and (E) Provide annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; (31) The offering of new or expanded basic perinatal services by a hospital in a rural county provided that: (A) Such services are available 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day;

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(B) The hospital participates as a provider of medical assistance for Medicaid purposes; (C) The hospital has a hospital affiliation agreement with an acute care hospital with at least Level III perinatal services within a reasonable distance from the hospital providing the perinatal services or the medical staff at the hospital providing the perinatal services has admitting privileges or other acceptable documented arrangements with such acute care hospital to ensure the necessary backup for the hospital providing the perinatal services for medical complications. The hospital providing the perinatal services shall have the capability to transfer a patient immediately to the acute care hospital within a reasonable distance from the hospital providing the perinatal services with adequate emergency room services. Acute care hospitals shall not unreasonably deny a transfer agreement or affiliation agreement with the hospital providing the perinatal services. This subparagraph shall not apply if the hospital providing the basic perinatal services is itself an acute care hospital with at least Level III perinatal services; and (D) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; (31.1) Any new or expanded building or facility where human births occur on a regular and ongoing basis and which is classified as a birthing center by the department for purposes of Chapter 7 of this title, provided that: (A) Services are available 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day; (B) The birthing center participates as a provider of medical assistance for Medicaid purposes; (C) The birthing center has a hospital affiliation agreement with an acute care hospital with at least Level III perinatal services within a reasonable distance from the birthing center or the medical staff at the birthing center has admitting privileges or other acceptable documented arrangements with such acute care hospital to ensure the necessary backup for the birthing center for medical complications. The birthing center shall have the capability to transfer a patient immediately to the acute care hospital within a reasonable distance from the birthing center. Acute care hospitals shall not unreasonably deny a transfer agreement or affiliation agreement with the birthing center; (D) The birthing center:
(i) Provides basic perinatal services, as defined by the department, which shall include but not be limited to a combination of such services as determined by the department; (ii) Meets the standards for certification established by the American Association of Birth Centers, or equivalent or higher standards as determined by the department; (iii) Schedules routine visits and visits with other appropriate providers, as necessary, and tracks patients to verify that services have been received; (iv) Prior to 20 weeks gestation, certifies that a patient has been deemed to be a low risk patient, as defined by the department for purposes of this paragraph;

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(v) Admits and provides services only to patients certified as low risk; and (vi) Refers patients to other appropriate providers if, at any point between the 20 weeks gestation certification and antepartum, the birthing center determines that a patient no longer qualifies as a low risk patient for any reason; and (E) The birthing center provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; (32) A new general acute care hospital in a rural county that: (A)(i) Attains status as a teaching hospital within 36 months of opening, and maintains such status thereafter; or (ii) Obtains verification as a Level I, II, III, or IV trauma center from the American College of Surgeons within 36 months of opening, and maintains such verification thereafter; (B) Provides emergency, inpatient, and outpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services; (C) Has an emergency department that is open 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day; (D) Provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 3 percent of its adjusted gross revenue, and on and after January 1, 2026, in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department by rule which shall be no less than 3 percent and which shall be reviewed by the department every 12 months; (E) Participates as a provider of medical assistance for Medicaid purposes; and (F) Provides annual reports in the same manner and in accordance with Code Section 31-6-70; (33) A new acute care hospital where a short-stay general hospital in a rural county has been closed for more than 12 months and a new replacement hospital has not opened that: (A) Is located in the same rural county where the short-stay general hospital was closed; (B) Has no more than the number of licensed beds that were previously licensed in the closed hospital; (C) Has an emergency department that is open 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day; (D) Provides all required clinical health services as generally offered by a short-stay general hospital to meet licensure requirements; and (E) Provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 3 percent of its adjusted gross revenue, and on and after January 1, 2026, in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department by rule which shall be no less than 3 percent and which shall be reviewed by the department every 12 months. Such new acute care hospital may provide basic perinatal services;

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(34)(A) A new short-stay general hospital to address the underserved population previously served by a short-stay general hospital that was closed within the 48 months preceding the filing of a request for a letter of determination that:
(i) Is located within a county with a population of more than 1 million according to the United States decennial census of 2020 or any future such census; (ii) Is located within five miles of and in the same county as the main campus of a medical school that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education to confer Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees; (iii) Has in place at the time of filing of a request for a letter of determination a written agreement to serve as a teaching hospital for students of the medical school described in division (ii) of this subparagraph; (iv) Has a maximum number of short-stay general hospital beds not greater than 50 percent of the maximum number of short-stay general hospital beds for which the closed short-stay general hospital had previously been licensed at any time during the 12 months prior to its closure; (v) Has an emergency department that is open 365 days per year, seven days per week, and 24 hours per day; and (vi) Provides uncompensated indigent and charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 3 percent of its adjusted gross revenue, and on and after January 1, 2026, in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by the department by rule which shall be no less than 3 percent and which shall be reviewed by the department every 12 months; (B) An exemption for a new short-stay general hospital under this paragraph shall include an exemption for all clinical services and equipment generally utilized at an acute care short-stay general hospital and required for licensure, including, but not limited to, an emergency department; Level II perinatal/neonatal services, including labor, delivery, recovery, and Level II neonatal intermediate care services; diagnostic imaging services; and surgical services; and (C) For a period of ten years following the issuance of its original license, a new short-stay general hospital approved for an exemption pursuant to this paragraph shall be entitled to one or more determinations from the department to add additional shortstay general hospital beds, so long as the total licensed capacity of such hospital does not exceed the maximum number of short-stay general hospital beds for which the closed short-stay general hospital had previously been licensed at any time during the 12 months prior to its closure; and (35) Transfer of existing beds from one general acute care hospital's primary campus to another general acute care hospital's primary campus within the same hospital system within a 15 mile radius of the original campus, provided that all of the following are satisfied: (A) Both hospitals involved in the transfer are general acute care hospitals and neither is a specialty hospital; (B) Both hospitals involved in the transfer are under common ownership or control;

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(C) The transferring hospital may not, for a period of 12 months after the transfer is effective, seek to expand the bed type which was transferred; and (D) The transferring hospital is open and operational at the time of transfer and shall not close within 12 months after the transfer is effective. (b) By rule, the department shall establish a procedure for expediting or waiving reviews of certain projects, the nonreview of which it deems compatible with the purposes of this chapter, in addition to expenditures exempted from review by this Code section."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-6-47.1, relating to prior notice and approval of certain activities, as follows:
"31-6-47.1. (a) The department shall require prior notice from a new health care facility for approval of any activity which is believed to be exempt pursuant to Code Section 31-6-47 or excluded from the requirements of this chapter under other provisions of this chapter. The department shall require prior notice and approval of any activity which is believed to be exempt pursuant to paragraphs (31.1), (32), (33), and (34) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-47. The department may require prior notice and approval of any activity which is believed to be exempt pursuant to paragraphs (10), (15), (16), (17), (20), (21), (23), (25), (26), (27), (28), and (29), (30), and (31) of subsection (a) of Code Section 316-47. The department shall establish timeframes, forms, and criteria to request a letter of determination that an activity is properly exempt or excluded under this chapter prior to its implementation. The department shall publish notice of all requests for letters of determination regarding exempt activity and opposition to such request. Persons opposing a request for approval of an exempt activity shall be entitled to file an objection with the department and the department shall consider any filed objection when determining whether an activity is exempt. After the department's decision, an opposing party shall have the right to a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' on an adverse decision of the department and judicial review of a final decision in the same manner and under the same provisions as in Code Section 31-6-44.1. If no objection to a request for determination is filed within 30 days of the department's receipt of such request for determination, the department shall have 60 days from the date of the department's receipt of such request to review the request and issue a letter of determination. The department may adopt rules for deciding when it is not practicable to provide a determination in 60 days and may extend the review period upon written notice to the requestor but only for an extended period of no longer than an additional 30 days. (b) Noncompliance with any condition of paragraph (30), (31), (31.1), or (32) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-6-47 shall result in a monetary penalty in the amount of the difference between the services which the exemption holder is required to provide and the amount actually provided and shall be subject to revocation of its exemption status by the department for repeated failure to meet any one or more requirements for the exemption, for repeated failure to pay any fines or moneys due to the department, or

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for repeated failure to produce data as required by Code Section 31-6-70 after notice to the exemption holder and a fair hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'"
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended in Article 3 of Chapter 6, relating to the Certificate of Need Program, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-6-51. (a) The department, in conjunction with the Office of Legislative Counsel, shall review the statutory framework and provisions of this chapter and the certificate of need program generally and shall make recommendations relating to rewriting, reorganizing, and clarifying the provisions of this chapter. Such review shall also include recommendations to streamline the statutory procedures required to obtain a certificate of need or a letter of determination. (b) The department may consult with and obtain input from certificate of need applicants, certificate of need holders, local government representatives, citizens, or other interested parties in conducting such review. (c) The department shall submit its recommendations to the General Assembly, which may include proposed legislation, no later than December 1, 2024. (d) This Code section shall stand repealed on December 31, 2024."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-6-70, relating to reports to the department by certain health care facilities an all ambulatory surgical centers and imaging centers and public availability, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e)(1) In the event the department does not receive an annual report from a health care facility requiring a certificate of need or an ambulatory surgical center or imaging center, whether or not exempt from obtaining a certificate of need under this chapter, on or before the date such report was due or receives a timely but incomplete report, the department shall notify the health care facility or center regarding the deficiencies and shall be authorized to fine such health care facility or center an amount not to exceed $500.00 $2,000.00 per day for every day up to 30 days and $1,000.00 $5,000.00 per day for every day over 30 days for every day of such untimely or deficient report. (2) In the event the department does not receive an annual report from a health care facility within 180 days following the date such report was due or receives a timely but incomplete report which is not completed within such 180 days, the department shall be authorized to revoke such health care facility's certificate of need in accordance with Code Section 31-6-45."
SECTION 11. Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, is amended by revising subsections (b.1), (e), and (k) as follows:

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"(b.1) From January 1 to June 30 each taxable year, an individual taxpayer shall be limited in its qualified rural hospital organization expenses allowable for credit under this Code section, and the commissioner shall not approve qualified rural hospital organization expenses incurred from January 1 to June 30 each taxable year, which exceed the following limits:
(1) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, $5,000.00; (2) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, $10,000.00; or (3) In the case of an individual who is a member of a limited liability company duly formed under state law, a shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or a partner in a partnership, $10,000.00 $25,000.00." "(e)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section exceed $75 $100 million per taxable year.
(2)(A) No more than $4 million of the aggregate limit established by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be contributed to any individual rural hospital organization in any taxable year. From January 1 to June 30 each taxable year, the commissioner shall only preapprove contributions submitted by individual taxpayers in an amount not to exceed $2 million, and from corporate donors in an amount not to exceed $2 million. From July 1 to December 31 each taxable year, subject to the aggregate limit in paragraph (1) of this subsection and the individual rural hospital organization limit in this paragraph, the commissioner shall approve contributions submitted by individual taxpayers and corporations or other entities. (B) In the event an individual or corporate donor desires to make a contribution to an individual rural hospital organization that has received the maximum amount of contributions for that taxable year, the Department of Community Health shall provide the individual or corporate donor with a list, ranked in order of financial need, as determined by the Department of Community Health, of rural hospital organizations still eligible to receive contributions for the taxable year. (C) In the event an individual or corporate donor desires to make a contribution to an individual rural hospital organization that would cause such rural hospital organization to exceed its maximum amount of contributions for that year, the commissioner shall not deny such desired contribution, but shall approve the proportional amount of the desired contribution up to the rural hospital organization's maximum allowed amount and any remainder shall be attributed as provided for in subparagraph (D) of this paragraph. (C)(D) In the event that an individual or corporate donor desires to make a contribution to an unspecified or undesignated rural hospital organization, either directly to the department or through a third party that participates in soliciting, administering, or managing donations, such donation shall be attributed to the rural hospital organization ranked with the highest financial need that has not yet received the maximum amount of contributions for that taxable year, regardless of whether a third party has a contractual relationship or agreement with such rural hospital organization.

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(D)(E) Any third party that participates in soliciting, advertising, or managing donations shall provide the complete list of rural hospital organizations eligible to receive the tax credit provided pursuant to this Code section including their ranking in order of financial need as determined by the Department of Community Health pursuant to Code Section 31-8-9.1, to any potential donor regardless of whether a third party has a contractual relationship or agreement with such rural hospital organization. (3) For purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a rural hospital organization shall notify a potential donor of the requirements of this Code section. Before making a contribution to a rural hospital organization, the taxpayer shall electronically notify the department, in a manner specified by the department, of the total amount of contribution that the taxpayer intends to make to the rural hospital organization. The commissioner shall preapprove or deny the requested amount or a portion of such amount, if applicable pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 30 days after receiving the request from the taxpayer and shall provide written notice to the taxpayer and rural hospital organization of such preapproval or denial which shall not require any signed release or notarized approval by the taxpayer. In order to receive a tax credit under this Code section, the taxpayer shall make the contribution to the rural hospital organization within 180 days after receiving notice from the department that the requested amount was preapproved. In order to receive a tax credit under this Code section, a taxpayer preapproved by the commissioner on or before September 30 shall make the contribution to the rural hospital organization within 180 days after receiving notice of preapproval from the commissioner, but not later than October 31. A taxpayer preapproved by the commissioner after September 30 shall make the contribution to the rural hospital organization on or before December 31. If the taxpayer does not comply with this paragraph, the commissioner shall not include this preapproved contribution amount when calculating the limits prescribed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. (4)(A) Preapproval of contributions by the commissioner shall be based solely on the availability of tax credits subject to the aggregate total limit established under paragraph (1) of this subsection and the individual rural hospital organization limit established under paragraph (2) of this subsection. (B) Any taxpayer preapproved by the department commissioner pursuant to this subsection shall retain their approval in the event the credit percentage in this Code section is modified for the year in which the taxpayer was preapproved. (C) Upon the rural hospital organization's confirmation of receipt of donations that have been preapproved by the department commissioner, any taxpayer preapproved by the department commissioner pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section shall receive the full benefit of the income tax credit established by this Code section even though the rural hospital organization to which the taxpayer made a donation does not properly comply with the reports or filings required by this Code section. (5) Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, the department shall not take any adverse action against donors to rural hospital organizations if the commissioner preapproved a

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donation for a tax credit prior to the date the rural hospital organization is removed from the Department of Community Health list pursuant to Code Section 31-8-9.1, and all such donations shall remain as preapproved tax credits subject only to the donor's compliance with paragraph (3) of this subsection." "(k) This Code section shall stand automatically repealed and reserved on December 31, 2024 2029."
SECTION 12. Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-156. (a) There is created the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission. The commission shall be attached to the Department of Community Health for administrative purposes only as provided by Code Section 50-4-3. (b) The commission shall consist of nine members, who shall be appointed no later than July 1, 2024, as follows:
(1) The chairperson, who shall be a subject matter expert on health policy, and shall not be an employee of the State of Georgia, to be appointed by the Governor; (2) Three nonlegislative members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (3) Three nonlegislative members to be appointed by the President of the Senate; (4) One nonlegislative member to be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and (5) One nonlegislative member to be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (c) Members of the commission shall not be registered lobbyists in the State of Georgia. (d) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation. (e) The purpose of the commission shall be to advise the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Community Health, as the administrator of the state medical assistance program, on issues related to access and quality of healthcare for Georgia's low-income and uninsured populations. The commission shall be tasked with reviewing the following: (1) Opportunities related to reimbursement and funding for Georgia healthcare providers, including premium assistance programs; (2) Opportunities related to quality improvement of healthcare for Georgia's lowincome and uninsured populations; and (3) Opportunities to enhance service delivery and coordination of healthcare among and across state agencies. (f) Subject to appropriations, the commission shall contract with experts and consultants to produce a semiannual report on its findings for the Governor and the General Assembly. The commission shall provide its initial report to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than December 1, 2024.

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(g) The commission shall stand abolished on December 31, 2026, unless extended by the General Assembly prior to such date."

SECTION 13. (a) Sections 2, 9, 12, 13, and 14 of this Act shall become effective upon approval of the Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024. (c) Section 11 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2025, and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

SECTION 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Parrish of the 158th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 1339.

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

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson E Carter Y Chastain

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard E Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal N Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas

N Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 95, nays 68.

The motion prevailed.

HB 827. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Dickey of the 145th, Pirkle of the 169th, Leverett of the 123rd, Hagan of the 156th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-8-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock theft, so as to provide for increased penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to authorize the Department of Agriculture to enforce certain criminal laws; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide for the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for an exception; to amend Code Section 16-8-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock theft, so as to provide for increased penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, is amended in Code Section 2-2-13, relating to enforcement of laws and rules within jurisdiction of the Commissioner and employment of investigators, by revising subsections (a), (b), and (d) as follows:
"(a) The Commissioner shall be vested with police powers to enforce those laws governing matters within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner or the department as provided by this title and Titles 4, 10, 16, 26, and 43 and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto and to prevent, detect, and respond to acts of bioterrorism, other terroristic acts or threats, or natural disasters affecting or potentially affecting plants, animals, products, or facilities that are subject to regulation by the department.

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(b) The Commissioner shall be authorized to employ, designate, and deputize investigators and to delegate to such employees of the department the necessary authority to enforce those laws governing matters within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner or the department as provided by this title and Titles 4, 10, 16, 26, and 43 and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto and to prevent, detect, and respond to acts of bioterrorism, other terroristic acts or threats, or natural disasters affecting or potentially affecting plants, animals, products, or facilities that are subject to regulation by the department. Employees who have been so designated by the Commissioner and who have been certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council as having successfully completed the course of training required by Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' shall be authorized:
(1) To carry firearms authorized or issued by the Commissioner while in the performance of their duties; (2) To inspect plants, animals, products, or facilities when the same are subject to regulation by the department; (3) To stop and inspect any vehicle transporting plants, animals, or products when the same are subject to regulation by the department; (4) To inspect and require the production of health certificates, waybills, permits, or other documents required by federal or state laws, rules, regulations, or orders for the transportation of plants, animals, or products when the same are subject to regulation by the department; (5) To protect any life or property when the circumstances demand action; and (6) To arrest any person found to be in violation of a criminal law when enforcement of such law is authorized under this subsection." "(d) This Code section shall not repeal, supersede, alter, or affect the power of any other law enforcement officer of this state or of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state. At the request of the Commissioner of Agriculture, it shall be the duty of all state, county, municipal, and other law enforcement officers in this state to enforce and to assist the Commissioner and the employees and agents of the department in the enforcement of those laws governing matters within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner or the department as provided by this title and Titles 4, 10, 16, 26, and 43."
SECTION 2. Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to criminal trespass and damage to property, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-7-21.1 (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Harass' means to engage in any act which demonstrates a disregard for the wellbeing of a wild animal, or which creates the likelihood of injury to or disrupts normal behavior patterns of the wild animal, such as feeding, watering, resting, and breeding.

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(2) 'Wild animal' means any land or sea animal currently or historically found in the wild, other than a domestic animal or livestock, including an animal kept, exhibited, or housed at any facility operating with the purpose of public visitation, conservation, education, or science, including but not limited to a zoological institution as defined in paragraph (87) of Code Section 48-8-3, and any animal kept, exhibited, or housed in aquariums, safaris, or animal sanctuaries. (b)(1) A person commits the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal in the first degree if such person enters a cage, enclosure, or other area where a wild animal is housed or otherwise contained, into which the person knows he or she has no legal authority, license, or permission to enter, and harasses the wild animal and such wild animal suffers an injury or death. (2) A person commits the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal in the second degree if such person enters a cage, enclosure, or other area where a wild animal is housed or otherwise contained, into which the person knows he or she has no legal authority, license, or permission to enter. (c)(1) A person convicted of the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal in the first degree shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. (2) A person convicted of the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal in the second degree shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by imprisonment for not more than 12 months. (d) In addition to any other fine, penalty, or restitution which may be imposed by law, such person would be liable for the cost of any damage to, and loss of, property connected to the criminal trespass, including, but not limited to, the injury or death of the wild animal. (e) It shall not be an affirmative defense to prosecution under this Code section that: (1) Entry into the cage, enclosure, or other area where the wild animal was housed or otherwise contained was not sufficiently guarded, locked, or otherwise made inaccessible so as to prevent entry into the cage, enclosure, or other area; (2) The wild animal was provoked by means other than the presence of the person in the cage, enclosure, or other area; or (3) Injury to the wild animal was necessary to protect the person from injury or death. (f) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to a person who enters a cage, enclosure, or other area for the purpose of aiding another person or a wild animal in the cage, enclosure, or other area."
SECTION 3. Code Section 16-8-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock theft, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) Any person committing the offense of livestock theft commits shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one two nor more than ten 15 years and by a fine of $1,000.00 $10,000.00; provided,

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however, that, if the fair market value of the livestock taken or appropriated is $100.00 or less, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Smith of the 18th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 827.

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

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 159, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

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HB 880. By Representatives Ballard of the 147th, Bonner of the 73rd, Burchett of the 176th, Blackmon of the 146th, Prince of the 132nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-1-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for transitioning members of the armed forces, so as to allow military spouses to use an existing license in good standing from another state to obtain employment in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 880 (LC 36 5783S) by inserting "to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations;" after "law;" on line 6.

By deleting "or (d)" on line 41.

By replacing "Code section" with "subsection" on lines 71 and 75.

By replacing "(e)" with "(3)" on line 74.

By replacing "(1)" and "(2)" on lines 79 and 81 with "(A)" and "(B)", respectively.

By replacing line 83 with the following: licensing board or other board.
(4) Each professional licensing board and other board may adopt rules and regulations that may be necessary to implement and carry out the provisions of this subsection."

Representative Ballard of the 147th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 880.

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

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens E Stinson

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Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden
Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

E Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1033. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Smith of the 18th, Anderson of the 10th, Williamson of the 112th, Huddleston of the 72nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so as to provide for protections for utility workers; to provide for a definition; to provide for enhanced penalties for simple assault, aggravated assault, simple battery, and aggravated battery committed upon utility workers in certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so as to provide for protections for utility workers; to provide for a definition; to provide for enhanced penalties for simple assault, aggravated assault,

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simple battery, battery, and aggravated battery committed upon utility workers in certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Utility Worker Protection Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, is amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 16-5-19, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(12) 'Utility worker' means any employee of, including any person employed by or under contract with, an organization, entity, or company, whether a state created authority or privately, municipally, county, or cooperatively owned, that provides gas, heat, electricity, water, telecommunications services, sewer services, cable or video services, internet services, or railroad services."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-20, relating to simple assault, to read as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) through (h) (i) of this Code section, a person who commits the offense of simple assault shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." "(i) Any person who commits the offense of simple assault upon a utility worker while such worker is acting within the course and scope of their employment or is performing official duties at the time of the offense shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-21, relating to aggravated assault, to read as follows:
(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) through (l) (m) of this Code section, a person convicted of the offense of aggravated assault shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years." "(m) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated assault upon a utility worker while such worker is acting within the course and scope of their employment or is performing official duties shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than three nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-23, relating to simple battery, to read as follows:

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"(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) through (i) (j) of this Code section, a person convicted of the offense of simple battery shall be punished as for a misdemeanor." "(j) Any person who commits the offense of simple battery upon a utility worker while such worker is acting within the course and scope of their employment or is performing official duties at the time of the offense shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."

SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (c) and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-23.1, relating to battery, to read as follows:
"(c) Except as provided in subsections (d) through (k) (l) of this Code section, a person who commits the offense of battery is guilty of a misdemeanor." "(l) Any person who commits the offense of battery upon a utility worker while such worker is acting within the course and scope of their employment or is performing official duties at the time of the offense shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."

SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-24, relating to aggravated battery, to read as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) through (h) (i) of this Code section, a person convicted of the offense of aggravated battery shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years." "(i) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated battery upon a utility worker while such worker is acting within the course and scope of their employment or is performing official duties at the time of the offense shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than three nor more than 20 years."

SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to all offenses committed on or after July 1, 2024.

SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Leverett of the 123rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1033.

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

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
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VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 160, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1478 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1501 Do Pass SB 560 Do Pass

HB 1487 Do Pass SB 558 Do Pass SB 575 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 36 SB 83 SR 616

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 502 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 33rd
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1478. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Beverly of the 143rd, Williams of the 148th, Dickey of the 145th, Ballard of the 147th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Mid-State Energy Authority as an institution performing an essential governmental function; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for purpose; to provide for members of the Authority and meetings; to provide for powers of the Authority; to provide that the Authority replaces the Commission; to provide for tort immunity; to provide contracting requirements; to provide for supplemental powers; to deny taxing powers; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To create the Mid-State Energy Authority as an institution performing an essential governmental function; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for purpose; to provide for members of the Authority and meetings; to provide for powers of the Authority; to provide that the Authority replaces the Commission; to provide for the transfer of contracts, property, and employees; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority; to provide for funds received and trust funds; to provide for venue and jurisdiction; to provide for imposition of rates, charges, fees, and the pledge of revenues; to provide for tax exemption of Authority property; to provide for tort immunity; to provide contracting requirements; to provide for supplemental powers; to deny taxing powers; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Mid-State Energy Authority Act."
SECTION 2. Mid-State Energy Authority; creation.
There is hereby created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the "Mid-State Energy Authority," which shall be a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, an instrumentality of the State of Georgia, and a public corporation performing an essential government function, and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. The Authority, however, shall not be a State institution nor a

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department or agency of the State but shall be an instrumentality of the State, a mere creature of the State, being a distinct corporate entity and being exempt from Article 2 of O.C.G.A. 50-17. The Authority shall have perpetual existence. All property owned by such corporation shall be public property held and owned for governmental purposes and shall be exempt from taxation as provided by law.
SECTION 3. Definitions.
As used in this Act, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Authority" means the Mid-State Energy Authority hereby created and any successor or successors thereto. Any change in name or composition of the Authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under the provisions of this Act or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this Act. (2) "Cities" means, collectively, the City of Byron, Georgia, the City of Cochran, Georgia, the City of Hawkinsville, Georgia, the City of Perry, Georgia, and the City of Warner Robins, Georgia. (3) "Cost of the project" or "cost of construction" means all costs of construction; all costs of real and personal property required for the purpose of such project and facilities related thereto, including land and any leases, rights or undivided interests therein, easements, franchises, water rights, fees, permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates, and the securing of such permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates and the preparation of applications therefor, and including all machinery and equipment, including equipment for use in connection with such construction; financing charges; working capital; interest prior to and during construction and during such additional period as the Authority may determine; operating expenses during such period as the Authority may determine; costs of engineering, architectural, and legal services; costs of plans and specifications and all expenses necessary or incidental to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project; costs of insurance or of self-insuring any project; administrative expenses; amounts payable under any judgment against the Authority; disposal costs; all costs associated with acquiring contract rights or other contractual arrangements for the short-term or long-term provisions of gas supplies, including reserves, transmission, storage, peaking, or other services associated therewith, including prepayments for such; and such other expenses as may be necessary or incidental to the financing herein authorized. All funds paid or advanced for any of the purposes mentioned in this paragraph by political subdivisions contracting with the Authority prior to the issuance of any of the Authority's bonds or notes may be refunded to such political subdivisions out of the proceeds of any bonds or notes so issued. The costs of any project may also include a fund or funds for the creation of a debt service reserve, a renewal and replacement reserve, and such other reserves as may be reasonably required by the Authority for the operation of its projects and as may be authorized by any bond resolution or trust agreement or indenture

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pursuant to the provisions of which the issuance of any such bonds may be authorized. Any obligation or expense incurred for any of the purposes mentioned in this paragraph shall be regarded as a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of the proceeds of revenue bonds or notes issued under the provision of this Act for such project. The term "cost of the project" is intended to include all costs associated with acquiring contract rights or other contractual arrangements for the short-term or long-term provision of gas supplies, including reserves, transmission, storage, peaking, or other services associated therewith, including prepayments for such and any hedging or similar agreements. (4) "Gas" means either natural or synthetic gas, including propane, manufactured, methane from coal beds, geothermal gas, or any mixture thereof, whether in gaseous or liquid form, or any byproduct resulting therefrom. (5) "JONG" means Jointly Owned Natural Gas, a partnership created by written agreement between the City of Cochran, Georgia, the City of Hawkinsville, Georgia, the City of Perry, Georgia, and the City of Warner Robins, Georgia on or about January 15, 1953, as amended from time to time. (6) "MSEC" means Mid-State Energy Commission, a joint utility commission created as successor of JONG by charter amendments of the City of Byron, Georgia, the City of Cochran, Georgia, the City of Hawkinsville, Georgia, the City of Perry, Georgia, and the City of Warner Robins, Georgia pursuant to their home rule powers granted pursuant to Article IX, Section II, Paragraph II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and O.C.G.A. Sections 36-35-1 through 36-35-7. When referred to collectively herein, JONG and MSEC shall be the "Commission." (7) "Project," "undertaking," or "facility" means any plant, works, system, facility, and real and personal property of any nature whatsoever, together with all parts thereof and appurtenances hereto, and any contract rights, relating to the storage, acquisition, exploration, production, distribution, enrichment, transmission, purchase, sale, exchange, or interchange of gas and relating to the acquisition, extraction, conversion, transportation, storage, or reprocessing of fuel of any kind for any such purposes, or any interest in, or right to the use, services, enrichment, output, or capacity of any such plant, works, system, or facilities so as to assure an adequate natural gas utility system deemed by the Authority necessary or convenient for the efficient operation of such type of project or undertaking. "Project" or "undertaking" as used in this paragraph is intended to include acquiring contract rights and other contractual arrangements for the short-term or long-term provision of gas supplies, as well as tangible property. (8) "Revenue bonds" and "bonds," as used in this Act, means revenue bonds as defined and provided for in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Revenue Bond Law," as amended, and such type of obligations may be issued by the Authority as authorized under the "Revenue Bond Law" and, in addition, shall also mean obligations of the Authority, the issuance of which are hereinafter specifically provided for in this Act. (9) "Service delivery area" means the area in which the Cities are located on the effective date of this Act, or the area in which the Authority in the future is authorized

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to provide natural gas utility service according to the relevant county-wide safety plans for the counties in which the Cities are authorized to operate on the effective date of this Act. (10) "State" means the State of Georgia.
SECTION 4. Purpose.
Without limiting the generality of any provisions of this Act, the general purpose of the Authority is declared to be that of effecting projects that benefit the Cities, including, without limitation, acquiring an adequate source or sources of natural gas and thereafter the distribution of same to the natural gas systems of current and future customers; but such general purpose shall not restrict the Authority from selling and delivering natural gas directly to consumers in those areas whether neither any county nor any municipality deems it desirable or feasible to furnish natural gas; nor shall it restrict the Authority from selling and delivering natural gas to counties which do not adjoin the Cities or to municipalities located therein. The Authority is intended to replace JONG and MSEC.
SECTION 5. Members.
(a) The Authority shall be governed by a board that shall consist of five members, who shall be determined and selected as follows:
(1) The Mayor or a person appointed by the Mayor of the City of Byron, Georgia; (2) The Mayor or a person appointed by the Mayor of the City of Cochran, Georgia; (3) A person appointed by the City Commission of the City of Hawkinsville, Georgia; (4) The Mayor or a person appointed by the Mayor of the City of Perry, Georgia; and (5) The Mayor or a person appointed by the Mayor of the City of Warner Robins, Georgia. (b) The members shall serve at the pleasure of the respective appointing Mayor or City Commission and each Mayor or City Commission shall have the right and authority to remove any member from the Authority and to appoint replacements as may be required to fill vacancies. (c) No person shall hold the office of the Authority member if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-2-1 or any other general law. (d) Three members of the Authority shall constitute a quorum, and no vacancy on the Authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Authority and, in every instance, a majority vote of a quorum shall authorize any legal act of the Authority, including all things necessary to authorize and issue revenue bonds. (e) The Authority shall elect one of its members as chairman and another as vice chairman, and shall elect a secretary-treasurer and an assistant secretary-treasurer, each of whom shall be elected from the membership of the Authority. Such officers shall serve for such terms

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as shall be prescribed by the resolution of the Authority or until their successors are elected and qualified. (f) The members of the Authority shall each be entitled to compensation for their services at a rate periodically reviewed and set by the Authority, payable monthly. All such compensation payable by the Authority shall be in addition to any compensation otherwise payable to any member of the Authority by any municipality or county by virtue of any municipal or county elective office held by such member. All members shall be reimbursed by the Authority for their actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. No reimbursement or payment shall be made by the Authority for travel, meal, or entertainment expenses for members of the Authority unless on each occasion the incurring of such expenses for the same are approved in advance by the Authority at one of its public meetings. (g) Any change in name or composition of the Authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under the provisions of this Act or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this Act.
SECTION 6. General powers.
The Authority shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this Act, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power:
(1) To provide natural gas services within the service delivery area in the same manner as such services are provided by the Cities on the effective date of this Act; (2) To sue and be sued and to complain and defend in all courts of law and equity; (3) To have a seal and alter the same at pleasure; (4) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise, and to hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes; (5) To acquire in its own name by purchase, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, or by condemnation in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, real property or rights of easements therein or franchises necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes, and to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall continue and to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of or dispose of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the Authority, the Authority being under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under this Act except from the funds provided under the authority of this Act, and in any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the suit, action or proceedings as may be just to the Authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned, and no property shall be acquired under the provision of this Act on which any lien or other encumbrance exists, unless at the time such property is so acquired a sufficient sum of money be deposited in trust to pay and redeem the fair value of such lien or encumbrance;

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(6) To appoint, select, and employ officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, fiscal agents, and attorneys, and fix their respective compensations; (7) To make contracts and leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for construction of projects and leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use of projects which it causes to be erected or acquired, and any and all persons, firms, and corporations and any and all political subdivisions, departments, institutions, or agencies of the State are hereby authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with the Authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they deem advisable; and without limiting the generality of the above, the authority is specifically granted to municipal corporations and counties and to the Authority to enter into contracts, lease agreements, or other undertakings relative to the furnishing of natural gas and related services and facilities by the Authority to such municipal corporations and counties for a term not exceeding 50 years, including, but not limited to, the operation and maintenance of natural gas systems owned by the Cities. This power includes the making of contracts for the construction of projects, which contracts for construction may be made either as sole owner of the project or as owner, in common with other public or private persons, of any divided or undivided interest therein; and is further intended to include, without limitation, the making of contracts for the purchase, sale, exchange, interchange, pooling, transmission, distribution, or storage of gas and fuel of any kind for any such purposes, inside and outside the State of Georgia, in such amounts as it shall determine to be necessary and appropriate to make the most effective use of its powers and to meet its responsibilities, on such terms and for such period of time, not exceeding 50 years, as the Authority shall determine; and is further intended to include, without limitation, the making of contracts for furnishing gas supply, development services, and management services to political subdivisions contracting with the Authority; (8) To construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and manage projects, as hereinabove defined; the cost of any such project to be paid in whole or in part from the proceeds of revenue bonds of the Authority or from such proceeds and any grant from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; (9) To accept, receive, and administer gifts, grants, appropriations, donations of money, materials, and property of any kind, including loans and grants from the United States of America or the State of Georgia or any agency or instrumentality thereof, upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America, the State of Georgia, or such agency or instrumentality may impose; (10) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to issue revenue bonds as hereinafter provided in evidence of its indebtedness incurred with respect to the powers above described payable from the revenues, receipts, and earnings of the projects of the Authority and other available funds thereof; to execute trust agreements or indentures; to sell, convey, pledge, and assign any and all of its funds, assets, property, and income

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as security for the payment of such revenue bonds and to provide payment of the same and for the rights of the owners thereof; (11) To invest any accumulation of its funds and any sinking funds or reserves in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or its political subdivisions may be invested and to purchase its own bonds and notes; and (12) To do any and all things necessary or proper for the accomplishment of the objectives of this Act and any amendments hereto and to exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this State, including employment of professional and administrative staff and personnel and retaining of legal, engineering, and other professional services, the purchasing of all kinds of insurance including, without limitation, insurance against tort liability and against risks of damage to property, including the power to borrow money for any of the corporate purposes of the Authority; provided, however, that obligations of the Authority other than revenue bonds, for which provision is herein made, shall be payable from the general funds of the Authority and shall not be a charge against any special fund allocated to the payment of revenue bonds, and including the power to indemnify and hold harmless any parties contracting with the Authority or its agents from damage to person or property and the power to act as self-insurer with respect to any loss or liability.
SECTION 7. Authority replaces the Commission.
(a) Upon passage of this Act, the Authority is immediately created to replace the Commission. (b) Without limiting the foregoing provisions of this Act in any way, the Authority shall have all the powers formerly granted to the Commission by the Cities. (c) The Authority is hereby granted all powers necessary or convenient to construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate and manage any real or personal property owned by the Commission, to assume any liabilities of the Commission, and to assume any contracts made by the Commission. (d) Nothing herein shall require any agreement or additional action by the Cities for the creation of the Authority.
SECTION 8. Transfer of contracts, property, and employees.
(a) Upon adoption of an approving ordinance by each of the Cities and following passage of this Act, all assets, contracts, employees, interests, liabilities, and real or personal property of the Commission, whether originating or held through JONG or MSEC, will be conveyed and transferred to the Authority; and all transferred contracts, agreements, liabilities, and obligations between the Commission with each of the Cities are reaffirmed and ratified.

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(b) Nothing herein shall require any agreement; and the Cities at their discretion may retain any employees, and then allow such employees to work for Authority under contract. (c) If the Authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on real property which is subject to the control of one of the Cities, such City may convey such real property to the Authority for such consideration as may be agreed upon by the Authority and the City, taking into consideration the public benefit to be derived from such conveyance.
SECTION 9. Revenue bonds.
The Authority shall have power and is authorized, pursuant to the Revenue Bond Law, to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority for the purpose of paying all or any part of the costs of a project and for the purpose of refunding revenue bonds or other obligations previously issued. Revenue bonds shall be undertaken, issued, priced, validated, sold, paid, redeemed, refunded, secured, and replaced in accordance with the provisions of the Revenue Bond Law. The principal of and interest on such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from such part of the revenues and earnings of a project or projects as may be designated in the resolution of the Authority authorizing the issuance of such revenue bonds.
SECTION 10. Revenue bonds; conditions precedent to issuance.
The Authority shall adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds. In the resolution, the Authority may determine that the project financed with the proceeds of such revenue bonds is self-liquidating. Revenue bonds may be issued without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things other than those proceedings, conditions, and things which are specified or required by this Act. Any resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this Act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and need not be published or posted, and any such resolution may be passed at any regular, special, or adjourned meeting of the Authority by a majority of its members present and voting.
SECTION 11. Credit not pledged.
Neither the revenue bonds nor notes issued under provisions of this Act nor the instruments evidencing the obligations which constitute the security therefor shall constitute a debt or a loan or pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Georgia or of any political subdivision thereof, other than the Authority, but such bonds and notes shall be payable from the revenues of the Authority as provided in the resolutions or trust agreements or indentures authorizing or securing the issuance and payment of such bonds or notes. The issuance of such bonds or notes shall not obligate the State or any political subdivision thereof, other

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than the Authority, nor shall any such bond or note constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any such property. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, this Act shall not affect the ability of the Authority and a political subdivision or municipal corporation of the State from entering into an intergovernmental contract pursuant to which the political subdivision or municipal corporation agrees to pay amounts sufficient to pay operating charges and other costs of the Authority or any project, including, without limitation, the principal of and interest on revenue bonds, in consideration for services or facilities of the Authority.
SECTION 12. Revenue bonds; trust indenture as security.
In the discretion of the Authority, any issue of revenue bonds may be secured by a trust agreement or indenture made by the Authority with a corporate trustee which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the State. Such trust agreement or indenture may pledge or assign all revenues, receipts, and earnings to be received by the Authority and any proceeds which may be derived from the disposition of any real or personal property of the Authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon. The resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds and such trust agreement or indenture may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bond owners, including the right of appointment of a receiver upon default in the payment of any principal or interest obligation and the right of any receiver or trustee to enforce collection of contractual rights, rates, fees, tolls, charges, or revenues for the use of the services or facilities of the project necessary to pay all costs of operation and all reserves provided for, the principal of and interest on all bonds in the issue, all costs of collection, and all other costs reasonably necessary to accomplish the collection of such sums in the event of any default of the Authority. Such resolution and trust agreement or indenture may include covenants setting forth the duties of the Authority in relation to the acquisition of property for and construction of the project and to the custody, safeguarding, and application of all funds of the Authority, including any proceeds derived from the disposition of any real or personal property of the Authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon, and covenants providing for the operation, maintenance, repair, and insurance of the project and may contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional bonds may be issued. Such resolution and trust agreement or indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bond owners and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action of any bond owner as is customary in securing bonds and debentures of corporations and may contain such other provisions as the Authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bond owners. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust may be treated as part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by such trust.
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All revenue bonds shall have and are hereby declared to have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State. The interest rate or rates to be borne by any revenue bonds or other obligations of the Authority shall be fixed by the board of the Authority. Any limitations with respect to interest rates found in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. or the usury laws of this State shall not apply to revenue bonds issued under this Act. All revenue bonds, their transfer, and the income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation within the State.
SECTION 14. Trust indenture as security; remedies of bondholders.
Any owner of revenue bonds and the trustee under the trust indenture, if any, except to the extent that the rights given herein may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the revenue bonds or by the trust indenture, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights it may have under the laws of the State, including specifically, but without limitation, the Revenue Bond Law, or granted hereunder or under such resolution or trust indenture and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Act or by such resolution or trust indenture to be performed by the Authority or any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of revenues, fees, tolls, fines, and other charges for the use of the facilities and services furnished, and the enforcement of any contract.
SECTION 15. To whom proceeds of bonds shall be paid.
In the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, the Authority shall provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the revenue bonds to any officer or person who, or any agency, bank, or trust company which, shall act as trustee of such funds and shall hold and apply the same to the purposes thereof, subject to such regulations as this Act and such resolution or trust indenture may provide.
SECTION 16. Sinking fund.
All or any part of the gross or net revenues and earnings derived from any particular project or projects and any and all revenues and earnings received by the Authority, regardless of whether or not such revenues and earnings were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued, may be pledged by the Authority to the payment of the principal of and interest on revenue bonds of the Authority as may be provided in any resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or in any trust instrument pertaining to such bonds. Such funds so pledged, from whatever source received, may include funds received from one or more or all sources and may be set aside at regular intervals into a sinking fund for

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which provision may be made in any such resolution or trust instrument, which sinking funds may be pledged to and charged with the payment of:
(1) The interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall become due; (2) The principal of the bonds as the same shall mature; (3) The necessary charges of any trustee or paying agent or registrar for such bonds; and (4) Any premium upon bonds retired upon call or purchase. The use and disposition of any sinking fund may be subject to such regulations for which provisions may be made in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust instrument or indenture, but, except as may otherwise be provided in such resolution or trust instrument or indenture, such sinking fund shall be maintained as a trust account for the benefit of all revenue bonds without distinction or priority of one over another.
SECTION 17. Interest of bondholders protected.
While any of the bonds or notes issued by the Authority shall remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the Authority or its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interests and rights of the owners of such bonds or notes; and no other entity, department, agency, or authority shall be created to compete with the Authority so as to affect adversely the interests and rights of the owners of such bonds or notes. The provisions of this Act shall be for the benefit of the Authority and every owner of the Authority's bonds and notes and, upon and after the issuance of bonds or notes under the provisions of this Act, shall constitute an irrevocable contract by the authority with the owners of such bonds and notes.
SECTION 18. Funds received considered trust funds.
All funds received pursuant to the authority of this Act, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds or as contractual payments, revenues, fees, tolls, charges, or other earnings or as gifts, grants, or other contributions, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this Act. The bond owners are entitled to receive the benefits of such funds until applied as provided in any such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture of the Authority.
SECTION 19. Venue; jurisdiction; service.
The principal office of the Authority shall be in Peach County, Georgia, and unless otherwise provided in general law, the venue of any action against it shall be in Peach County. Any action pertaining to the validation of any bonds issued under the provisions of this Act or the validation of any contract entered into by the Authority shall be brought

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by the district attorney of Peach County, a complaint directed to the Superior Court of Peach County in the name of the State and against the Authority in the Superior Court of Peach County, and such court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of such actions. Service upon the Authority of any process, subpoena, or summons shall be effected by serving the same personally upon any officer of the Authority.
SECTION 20. Imposition of rates, charges, fees, pledge of revenues, and exemption from regulation by
the Georgia Public Service Commission.
The Authority is hereby authorized to prescribe, fix, and collect rates, fees, tolls, or charges, and to revise from time to time and collect such rates, fees, tolls, or charges for the services, facilities, or commodities furnished, and is authorized to enter into contracts relating to the provision of gas supplies including any hedging or similar agreements, and in anticipation of the collection of the revenues of such undertaking or project, to issue revenue bonds as herein provided to finance in whole or in part the cost of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment, or extension of the natural gas utility system and the provision of gas supplies including any hedging or similar agreements, and to pledge to the punctual payment of said bonds and interest thereon, all or any part of the revenues of such undertaking or project, including the revenues of improvements, betterments, or extensions thereto thereafter made and contractual payments. The Authority shall be exempt from regulation by the Georgia Public Service Commission to the same extent as a municipality and will be treated in all respects like a municipality for purposes of law or regulation related directly to natural gas transmission and distribution facilities and service.
SECTION 21. Tax exemption of Authority properties.
The properties of the Authority, both real and personal, are declared to be public properties used for the benefit and welfare of the people of the State of Georgia, and not for purposes of private or corporate benefit and income, and such properties and the Authority as provided by general law shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of any city, county, or the state or any political subdivision thereof.
SECTION 22. Immunity from tort actions.
To the extent permitted by law, the Authority shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as a municipality; and the officers, agents, and employees of the Authority when in the performance of the work of the Authority shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the officers, agents, and employees of a municipality when in the performance of their public duties or work of the municipality.

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SECTION 23. Contracts.
The Authority may be sued the same as any private corporations on any contractual obligation of the Authority, so long as the contractual obligation is set forth in a writing, approved by the board of the Authority during a meeting, and entered into the minutes of the board.
SECTION 24. Property not subject to levy and sale.
The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process.
SECTION 25. Powers declared supplemental and additional.
This Act shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method of carrying out the duties authorized hereby, shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred to the Cities by other laws, and shall not be regarded as being in derogation of any powers now existing.
SECTION 26. Authority without taxing power.
The Authority shall not have the power to levy, impose, or collect any tax on any person or property.
SECTION 27. Liberal construction of Act.
This Act, being for the welfare of various political subdivisions of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.
SECTION 28. Severability; effect of partial invalidity of Act.
The provisions of this Act are severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.
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All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
HB 1487. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Smith of the 70th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Smith of the 18th and New of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3869), so as to provide that the mayor shall appoint and remove the city manager; to provide for the city council to override such actions with a supermajority vote; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1501. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Hilton of the 48th and Panitch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Roswell Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title and legislative findings; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for charges; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemptions and exemptions from levy and sale; to provide for supplemental powers; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 558. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Doraville, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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SB 560. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Doraville, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 575. By Senator Williams of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Milledgeville Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for purpose; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 779. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th and New of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Paulding County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2381), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4151), so as to revise provisions related to filling vacancies on the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Paulding County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2381), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4151), so as to revise provisions related

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to filling vacancies on the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act to provide for the election of the members of the Paulding County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2381), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4151), is amended by revising Section 3 as follows:
"SECTION 3. (a) In the event a vacancy occurs on the board for any reason other than expiration of term of office:
(1) If the vacancy occurs more than 90 days prior to the date of a general election preceding the general election at which a successor will be elected to a new full term of office, then such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term of office at a special election to be held on the same date as said general election preceding the general election at which a successor will be elected to a new full term of office; and (2) If the vacancy occurs 90 days or fewer prior to the date of a general election preceding the general election at which a successor will be elected to a new full term of office, such vacancy on the board shall remain vacant. (b) In the event a member moves his or her residence from the education district he or she represents, a vacancy shall exist. (c) At its first meeting each year, the members of the board shall elect one of their number to serve as chairperson for that year and until the election of a chairperson in the subsequent year. A member shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself as a member of the board and also as chairperson of the board."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Momtahan of the 17th et. al. offer the following amendment:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 779 (LC 47 2920S) by replacing on lines 20-22 with the following:
(2) If the vacancy occurs 90 days or fewer prior to the date of a general election preceding the general election at which a successor will be elected to a new full term of office, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term of office at a special election to be held on the next available date for a special election as provided for in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-540 of the O.C.G.A.

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HB 1229. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for the sale of property; to provide for penalties; to provide for an independent school system; to provide for public utilities; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for fire and police departments and chiefs thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for prior ordinances and pending matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide a new charter for the City of Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for administrative responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city administrator, a city attorney, a city clerk, and other personnel; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for the sale of property; to provide for penalties; to provide for an independent school system; to provide for public utilities; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for fire and police departments and chiefs thereof; to provide for zoning and planning; to provide for a building authority, downtown development authority, and airport authority for the city; to provide for related matters; to provide for prior ordinances and pending matters; to provide for construction; to provide for severability; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS
SECTION 1.10. Name.
The City of Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia, and the inhabitants thereof, are reincorporated by the enactment of this charter and are hereby constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style City of Dalton, Georgia, and by that name shall have perpetual succession.
SECTION 1.11. Corporate boundaries.
(a) The boundaries of the city shall be those existing on the effective date of the adoption of this charter with such alterations as may be made from time to time in the manner provided by law. The boundaries of the city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or any combination thereof to be retained permanently in the office of the city clerk and to be designated, as the case may be: "Official Map (or Description) of the corporate limits of Dalton, Georgia." Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city clerk shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as the original map or description. (b) The mayor and council may provide for the redrawing of any such map or description by ordinance to reflect lawful changes in the corporate boundaries. A redrawn map or description shall supersede for all purposes the entire map or description which it is designated to replace.
SECTION 1.12. Powers and construction.
(a) The city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the present or future Constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter. The city shall have all the powers of self-government not otherwise prohibited by this charter or by general law. (b) The powers of the city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of the city. These powers shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl, and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted in this charter;

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(2) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (3) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, fire, property maintenance, and heating and air conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades to the extent permitted by general law; (4) Business regulation and taxation. To levy and to provide for the collection of regulatory fees and taxes on privileges, occupations, trades, and professions as authorized by Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; to permit and regulate the same; to provide for the manner and method of payment of such regulatory fees and taxes; and to revoke such permits after due process for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; (5) Condemnation. To condemn property, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city, for present or future use and for any corporate purpose deemed necessary by the mayor and council, utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (6) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons and entities; (7) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or without the city, and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (8) Environmental protection. To protect and preserve the natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the city, the region, and the state through the preservation and improvement of air quality, the restoration and maintenance of water resources, the control of erosion and sedimentation, the management of stormwater and establishment of a stormwater utility, the management of solid and hazardous waste, and other necessary actions for the protection of the environment; (9) Ethics. To adopt ethics ordinances and regulations governing the conduct of municipal elected officials, appointed officials, and employees, and to establish procedures for ethics complaints and set forth penalties for violations of such rules and procedures; (10) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to firefighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (11) Garbage fees. To levy, fix, assess, and collect garbage, refuse, and trash collection and disposal, and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business therein benefiting from such services; to enforce the

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payment of such charges, taxes, or fees; and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges; (12) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city, and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (13) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (14) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (15) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the city's municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and other public property in the city, to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail, to provide for the use of pretrial diversion and any alternative sentencing allowed by law, or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (16) Motor vehicles. To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and exercise control over all traffic, including parking upon or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city; (17) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city, and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (18) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (19) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, lease, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city or the State of Georgia; (20) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (21) Municipal utilities. Except as otherwise set forth in this charter, to acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including but not limited to a system of waterworks, sewers and drains, sewage disposal, stormwater management, gas works, electric light plants, cable television and other telecommunications, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties; and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; (22) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property;

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(23) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (24) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning; and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the mayor and council deems necessary and reasonable to insure a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing community; (25) Police and fire protection. To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed police officers, and to establish, operate, or contract for a police and a firefighting agency; (26) Public hazards: removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (27) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of public ways, parks and playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, public buildings, libraries, public housing, parking facilities, or charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, sport, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; and to provide any other public improvements, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city and to regulate the use of public improvements; and for such purposes, property may be acquired by condemnation under Title 22 and Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (28) Public peace. To provide for the prevention and punishment of loitering, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, riots, and public disturbances; (29) Public transportation. To organize and operate such public transportation systems as are deemed beneficial; (30) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, connection, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, driveways, curb cuts, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate limits of the city; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (31) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (32) Roadways. To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish, or change the grade of, abandon or close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with shade trees, or otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light the roads, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; to grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets, roads, and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands, and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (33) Sale of alcoholic beverages. The mayor and council shall have the power by ordinance to regulate, license, and tax the wholesale and retail sale of alcoholic beverages within the city in a manner consistent with state law; and shall have the power to establish and impose by ordinance fines, license suspensions, and license revocations for violations of alcoholic beverage ordinances;

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(34) Sewer fees. To levy a fee, charge, or sewer tax as necessary to assure the acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, and extending of a sewage disposal plant and sewerage system, and to levy on those to whom sewers and sewerage systems are made available a sewer service fee, charge, or sewer tax for the availability or use of the sewers; to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges and for enforcing payment of the same; and to charge, impose, and collect a sewer connection fee or fees to those connected with the system; (35) Solid waste disposal. To provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse and to regulate the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; and to provide for the separate collection of glass, tin, aluminum, cardboard, paper, and other recyclable materials and to provide for the sale of such items; (36) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers and the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; to license and tax professional fortune telling, palmistry, and massage parlors; and to restrict adult bookstores and other adult entertainment establishments to certain areas; (37) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements; (38) Taxes: ad valorem. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation; and to provide homestead exemption from such taxes. (39) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law; (40) Urban redevelopment. To organize and operate an urban redevelopment program; (41) Vehicles for hire. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles; and (42) Other powers. To exercise and enjoy all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; to exercise all implied powers necessary or desirable to carry into execution all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully stated in this Act; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to be exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia; and any listing of particular powers in this charter shall not be held to be exclusive of others or restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 1.13. Exercise of powers.
All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance, resolution, or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia.
ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
SECTION 2.10. Mayor and council; number; wards; election.
The legislative authority of the government of the city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a governing body to be composed of a mayor and four councilmembers who shall be known as the Mayor and Council of the City of Dalton, Georgia. The governing body established shall in all respects be a successor to and continuation of the governing authority under prior law. The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by general law and this charter. For the purpose of electing councilmembers, the city shall consist of four wards. The boundaries of the four wards shall be those existing on the effective date of the adoption of this charter with such alterations as may be made from time to time in the manner provided by law. The boundaries of each ward at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or any combination thereof, to be retained in the office of the city clerk and to be designated, as the case may be: "Official Map (or Description) of the Election Wards of the City of Dalton, Georgia." Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city clerk shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as the original map or description. Each candidate for the position of councilmember must reside in the ward he or she seeks to represent, but such wards shall be residency wards only and not voting wards. All elections for mayor and councilmembers shall be elected at large by the voters of the entire city.
SECTION 2.11. Terms and qualifications for office for mayor and councilmembers.
The mayor and councilmembers shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the area comprising the corporate limits of the city for a continuous period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the date of the election for mayor or councilmember, shall continue to reside therein during that person's period of service, and shall continue to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of the city. In addition to the requirements in this section, no

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person shall be eligible to serve as a councilmember representing a ward unless that person has been a resident of the ward such person seeks to represent for a continuous period of at least six months immediately prior to the date of the election for councilmember and continues to reside in such ward during that person's period of service. In the event that a councilmember no longer resides in the ward he or she was elected to represent, such councilmember shall immediately resign from the council. The terms of councilmembers shall be staggered as in effect on the date of this charter. For purposes of this provision, a person shall be deemed to be a resident where he or she is domiciled.
SECTION 2.12. Vacancy; filling of vacancies.
(a) The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter, or occurrence of any event specified by the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) A vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, by appointment by the mayor and council or those members remaining if less than 12 months remains in the unexpired term. If such vacancy occurs 12 months or more prior to the expiration of the term of that office, it shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by a special election, as provided for in Section 5.13 of this charter and in accordance with Titles 21 and 45 of the O.C.G.A., or other such laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (c) This provision shall also apply to a temporary vacancy created by the suspension from office of the mayor or any councilmember.
SECTION 2.13. Compensation and expenses.
The mayor and councilmembers shall receive compensation and expenses for their services as provided by ordinance. The compensation in effect as of the date of enactment of this charter shall continue until modified as provided herein.
SECTION 2.14. Conflicts of interest; holding other offices.
(a) Elected and appointed officers of the city are trustees and servants of the residents of the city and shall act in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of such residents. (b) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city, any agency, or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly:
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duties or which would tend to impair the independence of the official's judgment or action in the performance of those official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment, or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or would tend to impair the independence of the official's judgment or action in the performance of those official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information, including information obtained at meetings which are closed pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which the official is engaged without proper legal authorization; or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of the official or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to the official's knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, in business dealings with the governmental body by which the official is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which the official has a financial interest. (c) Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a financial interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and that official shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city, or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit or profit but shall use such property only in their capacity as an officer or employee of the city. (e) Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render said contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (f) Except where authorized by law, neither the mayor nor any councilmember shall hold any other elective or appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by said government or any agency thereof during the term for which that official was elected. (g) No appointive officer of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. No employee of the city

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shall continue in such employment upon qualifying for or election to any public office in this city or any other public office which is inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with the duties of the city employee. Such determination shall be made by the mayor and council either immediately upon election or at any time such conflict may arise.
(h)(1) Any city officer or employee who knowingly conceals such financial interest or knowingly violates any of the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited that person's office or position. (2) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit an office or position as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter.
SECTION 2.15. Inquiries and investigations.
Following the adoption of an authorizing resolution, the mayor and council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and the conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof, and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the mayor and council shall be punished as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 2.16. General power and authority of the mayor and council.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law or this charter, the mayor and council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city. (b) In addition to all other powers conferred upon it by law, the mayor and council shall have the authority to adopt and provide for the execution of such ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter and the Constitution and the laws of the State of Georgia, which it shall deem necessary, expedient, or helpful for the peace, good order, protection of life and property, health, welfare, sanitation, comfort, convenience, prosperity, or well-being of the inhabitants of the City of Dalton and may enforce such ordinances by imposing penalties for violation thereof. (c) In addition to all other powers conferred upon it by law, the mayor and council shall have the power and authority to appoint, remove, demote, and discharge the head of any department of the city at any time in the mayor and council's discretion, except as otherwise provided by this charter, ordinance, or by law.
SECTION 2.17. Eminent domain.
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libraries, sewers, drains, sewage treatment, stormwater, infrastructure, waterworks, electrical systems, gas systems, airports, hospitals, and charitable, educational, recreational, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies and facilities, and any other public improvements inside or outside the city and to regulate the use thereof, and for such purposes, property may be condemned under procedures established under general law applicable now or as provided in the future.
SECTION 2.18. Organizational meetings.
The mayor and council shall hold an organizational meeting on the first regularly scheduled meeting in January following the November election in which a councilmember seat or the mayoral position is on the ballot. The meeting shall be called to order by the mayor or the city clerk and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected members by the city attorney or a judicial officer authorized to administer oaths and shall, to the extent that it comports with federal and state law, be as follows:
"I do solemnly (swear)(affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of (title of office) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America. I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof. I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state which I by the laws of the State of Georgia am prohibited from holding. I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia. I have been a resident of my district and the City of Dalton for the time required by the Constitution and laws of this state and by the municipal charter. I will perform the duties of my office in the best interest of the City of Dalton to the best of my ability without fear, favor, affection, reward, or expectation thereof."
SECTION 2.19. Regular and special meetings.
(a) The mayor and council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as shall be prescribed by ordinance. All meetings shall be held in accordance with Code Section 5014-1 of the O.C.G.A. (b) Special meetings of the mayor and council may be held on call of the mayor or two councilmembers. Notice of such special meetings shall be served on all other members personally, by telephone personally, or by electronic transmission, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice shall not be required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember and the mayor in writing before or after such a meeting, and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any

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business transacted in such councilmember's or mayor's presence. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting. (c) All meetings of the mayor and council shall be public to the extent required by law, and notice to the public of special meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible as provided by Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.20. Rules of procedure.
(a) The mayor and council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping minutes of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (b) Except as otherwise provided by resolution or ordinance, all committees composed entirely of members of the mayor and council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
SECTION 2.21. Quorum: voting.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, three councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact the business of the mayor and council. In the event only two councilmembers are eligible to vote on a matter due to the absence, abstention, or recusal of two councilmembers, then the mayor and two councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact the business of the mayor and council. The mayor pro tempore acting in the absence of the mayor shall be counted as a councilmember for the purposes of determining a quorum and voting. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of three councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. In the event the quorum is comprised of the mayor and two councilmembers, then the affirmative vote of the mayor and two councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. In the case of a tie vote among the four councilmembers, the vote of two councilmembers and the mayor shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. Voting on the adoption of ordinances, resolutions, or motions shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the minutes of the proceedings, but any member of the mayor and council shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the minutes of the proceedings. An abstention or recusal shall not be counted as a vote for or against and will not defeat a quorum. (b) No member of the city council shall abstain from voting on any matter properly brought before the council for official action except when such councilmember has a conflict of interest which is disclosed in writing prior to or orally at the meeting and made a part of the minutes. Any member of the city council present and eligible to vote on a matter and refusing to do so for any reason other than a properly disclosed and recorded conflict of

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interest shall be deemed to have acquiesced or concurred with the members of the majority who did vote on the question involved.
SECTION 2.22. Ordinance form; procedures.
(a) Every proposed ordinance shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be "BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dalton and by authority of the same, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED" and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember or the mayor and be read at a regular or special meeting of the mayor and council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the mayor and council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, that an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided for in Section 2.24 of this charter. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall as soon as possible distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate.
SECTION 2.23. Action requiring an ordinance.
Acts of the mayor and council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance.
SECTION 2.24. Emergencies.
(a) To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the mayor and council may convene on the call of the mayor or two councilmembers and promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists, and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also

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be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. (b) Such meetings shall be open to the public to the extent required by law, and notice to the public of emergency meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible in accordance with Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.25. Codes of technical regulations.
(a) The mayor and council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that:
(1) The requirements of Section 2.22(b) of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) A copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk pursuant to Section 2.26 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the city clerk or building inspector for inspection by the public.
SECTION 2.26. Signing; authenticating; recording; codification; printing.
(a) The city clerk shall authenticate all ordinances adopted by the mayor and council by his or her signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose. (b) The mayor and council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the mayor and council by ordinance and shall be published, together with all amendments thereto and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the mayor and council may specify. This codification shall be known and may be cited officially as "The Code of the City of Dalton, Georgia." Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the mayor and council. (c) The mayor and council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the mayor and council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation therein. The mayor and council shall make such further arrangements as

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deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.
SECTION 2.27. City administrator; appointment; qualifications; compensation.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city administrator for an indefinite term and shall fix the city administrator's compensation. The city administrator shall be appointed solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications.
SECTION 2.28. Removal of city administrator.
The city administrator is employed at will and may be summarily removed from office at any time by the mayor and council at a meeting held in accordance with this charter. In this matter the mayor shall be entitled to cast a vote without regard to a tie vote among the councilmembers.
SECTION 2.29. Powers and duties of the city administrator.
The city administrator shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the city. The city administrator shall be responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the city administrator's charge by or under this charter. As the chief executive and administrative officer, the city administrator shall:
(1) Supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law; (2) To act as budget officer for the City of Dalton pursuant to the powers set forth in Code Section 36-81-1of the O.C.G.A., et seq. To further set the budgetary calendar to meet the requirements of law and prescribe the form for presentation of any budgetary request to the City of Dalton. Budget requests shall be initially filed with the city administrator. The city administrator shall annually, or more often as may be required by the mayor and council, prepare and propose a balanced budget for the City of Dalton; (3) Care and be responsible for all buildings and all real and personal property of the city; (4) In the event there is not an acting department head, appoint, suspend, or remove all city employees in such department, except as otherwise provided by law or this charter; (5) Advise the mayor and council on the hiring or termination of department heads over whom the city administrator has management and supervision responsibility; (6) Attend meetings of the mayor and council and its committees and assist all of the standing or special committees of the city and make available to them such information as may be needed; (7) Advise and assist the mayor and councilmembers in the performance of their duties; (8) Review and advise the mayor and council regarding the activities of the various

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departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, authorities, of the city under the direct authority of the mayor and council; (9) Serve ex officio as a nonvoting member of all boards, commissions, authorities, or agencies of the city under the direct authority of the mayor and council, except for those boards, commissions, authorities, or agencies created under local act or for which authority is provided by general statute of the General Assembly of Georgia; and (10) Perform all other duties as may be lawfully delegated to him or her by the mayor and council.
SECTION 2.30. Mayor and council interference with administration.
Except as otherwise provided in this charter and except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 2.15 of this charter, the mayor and council or its members shall provide orders or direction to city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the city administrator through the city administrator, and neither the mayor and council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately.
SECTION 2.31. Powers and duties of mayor.
The mayor shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council; (2) Present first draft of agenda at all meetings of the city council; (3) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes, and be the official spokesperson for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (4) Be the deciding vote on matters before the city council in the event of a tied vote of the councilmembers; (5) Have power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; and (6) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing.
SECTION 2.32. Selection of mayor pro tempore.
By a majority vote of the mayor and council, a councilmember shall be elected to serve as mayor pro tempore who shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and council for same term as the mayor. The mayor pro tempore shall continue to vote and otherwise participate as a councilmember.

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SECTION 2.33. Mayor pro tempore.
During the absence or physical or mental disability of the mayor for any cause, the mayor pro tempore, or in the mayor pro tempore's absence or disability for any reason, any one of the councilmembers chosen by a majority vote of councilmembers, shall be clothed with all the rights and privileges of the mayor and shall perform the duties of the office of the mayor so long as such absence or disability shall continue. Any such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of all councilmembers. The mayor pro tempore or selected councilmember shall sign all contracts and ordinances in which the mayor has a disqualifying financial interest as provided in Section 2.14 of this charter.
ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
SECTION 3.10. Chief financial officer.
(a) The office of chief financial officer is created and established for the city with the powers, duties, method of appointment, qualifications, term of office, and compensation as hereinafter provided. (b) The mayor and council by a majority vote shall appoint a chief financial officer for an indefinite term by motion recorded in the minutes of the proceedings of the mayor and council. In this matter the mayor may cast a vote without regard to a tie vote among the councilmembers. (c) The compensation of the chief financial officer shall be fixed by the city administrator. (d) The chief financial officer shall be the director of the department of finance and shall report to the city administrator. (e) The chief financial officer shall perform such financial duties as may be assigned by the city administrator or as may be required by law. (f) The chief financial officer may be suspended and or removed by a majority vote of the mayor and council. In this matter the mayor may cast a vote without regard to a tie vote among the councilmembers.
SECTION 3.11. City clerk.
(a) The mayor and council shall appoint a city clerk for an indefinite term by motion recorded in the minutes of the proceedings of the mayor and council who shall not be an elected officer or the head of any other department of the city. The city clerk shall report to the city administrator. The city clerk may be suspended and or removed by a majority vote of the mayor and council. In this matter the mayor may cast a vote without regard to a tie vote among the councilmembers.

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(b) The city clerk shall be the custodian of the official city seal and city records; attend all meetings of the mayor and council and keep accurate minutes of all its proceedings; maintain all oaths taken by officers and employees of the city; supervise and keep a record of all elections; maintain a record of all appointments to office; be the custodian of all city contracts, deeds to city real estate, and leases of city property; authenticate and certify city documents; and undertake such additional tasks as may be assigned by the city administrator from time to time. (c) The compensation of the city clerk shall be fixed by the city administrator.
SECTION 3.12. City auditor.
(a) The mayor and council shall appoint a city auditor for an indefinite term who shall be a certified public accountant or a certified public accountant firm. The city auditor shall be responsible for providing an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted auditing principles. (b) The city auditor is not a public official of the city and does not take an oath of office. The city auditor shall at all times be an independent contractor. (c) The city auditor shall be removed at any time upon majority vote of the mayor and council. In this matter the mayor may cast a vote without regard to a tie vote among the councilmembers.
SECTION 3.13. City attorney.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city attorney who has been recommended by the city administrator for an indefinite term who shall be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, and shall have practiced law for at least five years at the time of his or her appointment, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney may be removed by the majority vote of the mayor and council. In this matter the mayor may cast a vote without regard to a tie vote among the councilmembers. The city attorney shall be responsible for providing for the representation and defense of the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting attorney in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the mayor and council and its commissions and authorities; shall advise the mayor, councilmembers, and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of the position as city attorney. The city attorney shall review all contracts of the city but shall not have the power to bind the city.
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the mayor and council, by ordinance or resolution, shall prescribe the functions or duties of, and establish, abolish, alter, consolidate, or leave vacant, all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of the city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointive officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by the city administrator. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the city administrator, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of that directors department or agency. (e) The director of each department or agency may be removed by the majority vote of the mayor and council. In this matter the mayor may cast a vote without regard to a tie vote among the councilmembers.
SECTION 3.15. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
General Authority. (1) The mayor and council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, advisory, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function as the mayor and council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof; (2) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the mayor and council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. Except as otherwise prescribed by this charter or by law, members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall serve at will and may be removed by the majority vote of the mayor and council. In this matter the mayor may cast a vote without regard to a tie vote among the councilmembers; (3) The mayor and council, by ordinance, may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority; (4) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city; (5) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed in this section for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law;

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(6) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until that person has taken an oath obligating himself or herself to faithfully and impartially perform the duties of that member's office, such oath to be prescribed by ordinance or resolution; (7) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chair and one member as vice chair, and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the city clerk; and (8) All meetings of boards, commissions, and authorities shall be public to the extent required by law, and notice to the public of special meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible as provided by Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 3.16. Personnel policies.
(a) All employees of the city shall serve at will and may be terminated at any time unless otherwise provided by this charter, ordinance, or by law. (b) Subject to subsection (a) of this section, the rights, status, salaries, wages, rank, and conditions of employment of all employees of the city shall be and remain as they existed at the time this charter becomes effective, and shall so remain until and unless changed or terminated under some provision of this charter, by ordinance or resolution of the mayor and council, or by the exercise of such authority delegated by mayor and council. (c) No appointed officer and no employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office.
ARTICLE IV JUDICIAL BRANCH
SECTION 4.10. Creation; name.
There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Dalton, Georgia.
SECTION 4.11. Chief judge; associate judge; prosecuting attorney.
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(b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years, shall be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, and shall possess all qualifications required by law. All judges shall be appointed by the mayor and council. (c) Compensation of the judges shall be fixed by the mayor and council. (d) Judges shall serve terms and be removed as provided by general law. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take the oath provided in Section 2.18 of this charter. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the proceedings of the mayor and council. (f) The mayor and council may employ a qualified attorney to prosecute violations of city ordinances and other offenses over which the municipal court has jurisdiction upon such terms as the mayor and council may determine. (g) The municipal court shall have a court administrator appointed by the mayor and council.
SECTION 4.12. Convening.
The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as determined by the court administrator.
SECTION 4.13. Jurisdiction; powers.
(a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for 180 days, or both such fine and imprisonment, or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing, as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The city administrator shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violations of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before said court, and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for that person's appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, the bond shall be forfeited, and the judge presiding at such time shall issue an execution thereon by serving the defendant and the defendant's sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance

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of a defendant at trial, and such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city.
SECTION 4.14. Appeal.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the municipal court shall have the right to appeal as provided by law.
SECTION 4.15. Rules for court.
With the approval of the mayor and council, the court administrator shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the mayor and council may adopt in part or in total the rules and regulations applicable to municipal courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings.
ARTICLE V ELECTIONS AND REMOVAL
SECTION 5.10. Applicability of general law.
All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
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Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designations.
SECTION 5.12. Election by majority vote.
The candidates for mayor and councilmember who receive a majority of the votes cast in the applicable election shall be elected to a term of office. In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast in said election, a run-off election shall be held between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes. Such runoff shall be held at the time specified by state election law, unless such run-off date is postponed by court order.
SECTION 5.13. Special elections.
The mayor and council shall have the power to call for a special election as provided by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia. Any special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.14. Other provisions.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the mayor and council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under the "Georgia Election Code."
SECTION 5.15. Removal of officers.
(a) The mayor or a councilmember may be removed from office for any one or more of the causes provided in Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Removal of an officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods:
(1) A decision of an impartial panel following a hearing on action taken by the city council. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. The city council shall provide by ordinance for the manner in which such hearings shall be held. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as herein provided shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city

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council to the Superior Court of Whitfield County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) An order of the Superior Court of Whitfield County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Dalton.
SECTION 5.16. Registration; conduct of elections.
The mayor and council is authorized and empowered to designate and contract with the Whitfield County Registrar and Board of Elections to receive voter registration of city electors, qualify candidates, and to conduct city elections.
ARTICLE VI FINANCE
SECTION 6.10. Property tax.
The mayor and council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the mayor and council in its discretion.
SECTION 6.11. Millage rate; due dates; payment methods.
The mayor and council, by ordinance, shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid. The mayor and council, by ordinance, may provide for the payment of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due. The mayor and council may contract with the Whitfield County Tax Commissioner to collect taxes.
SECTION 6.12. Occupation and business taxes.
The mayor and council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. The mayor and council may classify businesses, occupations, or professions for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.

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SECTION 6.13. Administration fees; regulatory fees; permits.
The mayor and council by ordinance shall have the power to require businesses or practitioners doing business within the city to obtain a permit for such activity from the city and pay a reasonable administration fee or regulatory fee for such permit as provided by general law. Such fees shall reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity, and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.14. Franchises.
(a) The mayor and council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of the city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The mayor and council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The mayor and council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration book kept by the city clerk. The mayor and council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. (b) If no franchise agreement is in effect, the mayor and council has the authority to impose a tax on gross receipts for the use of the city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations.
SECTION 6.15. Service charges.
The mayor and council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for stormwater, solid waste collection, sanitary and health services, or any other services provided, or made available within and without the corporate limits of the city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.16. Special assessments.
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curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners under such terms and conditions as are reasonable. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.17. Construction; other taxes and fees.
The city shall be empowered to levy any other tax or fee allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of the city to govern its local affairs.
SECTION 6.18. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees.
The mayor and council, by ordinance, may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed; revoking city permits or licenses for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions.
SECTION 6.19. General obligation bonds.
The mayor and council shall have the power to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized under this charter or the laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken.
SECTION 6.20. Revenue bonds.
Revenue bonds may be issued by the mayor and council as state law now or hereafter provides. Such bonds are to be paid out of any revenue produced by the project, program, or venture for which they were issued.
SECTION 6.21. Short-term loans.
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SECTION 6.22. Lease-purchase contracts.
The city may enter into multi-year lease, purchase, or lease-purchase contracts for the acquisition of goods, materials, real and personal property, services, and supplies provided the contract terminates without further obligation on the part of the city at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. Contracts must be executed in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 36-60-13 of the O.C.G.A. or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 6.23. Fiscal year.
The mayor and council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government unless otherwise provided by state or federal law.
SECTION 6.24. Preparation of budgets.
(a) The mayor and council shall provide a resolution on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and plans. (b) Budgets shall be prepared for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and any other fund deemed as necessary by the mayor and council or mandated by state law.
SECTION 6.25. Submission of operating budget to mayor and council.
On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the city administrator shall submit to the mayor and council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the city administrator containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, the important features of the budget, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budget, and such other pertinent comments and information. The operating budget and the capital budget hereinafter provided for, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection.

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SECTION 6.26. Action by mayor and council on budget.
(a) The mayor and council may amend the operating budget and the capital budget proposed by the city administrator, except that the budget as finally amended and adopted must provide for all expenditures required by state law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year and the total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) The mayor and council by voice vote shall adopt the final operating budget and the capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than the first regularly scheduled meeting of each year. If the mayor and council fails to adopt the budget by this date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly until such time as the mayor and council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budgets shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation resolution adopted pursuant to Section 6.24 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget and the capital budget for each city department shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotment thereof to which it is chargeable.
SECTION 6.27. Tax levies.
The mayor and council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary and authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general government of the city.
SECTION 6.28. Changes in appropriations.
The mayor and council by ordinance may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular, special, or emergency meeting called for such purpose.
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(a) On or before the date fixed by the mayor and council, the city administrator shall submit to the mayor and council a proposed capital improvements plan with a recommended capital budget containing the means of financing the improvements proposed for the ensuing fiscal year. The mayor and council shall have power to accept, with or without amendments, or reject the proposed plan and proposed budget. The mayor and council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement, unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 2.24 of this charter. (b) The mayor and council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The city administrator may submit amendments to the capital budget to the mayor and council at any time during the fiscal year, accompanied by recommendations. Any such amendments to the capital budget shall become effective only upon adoption by ordinance.
SECTION 6.30. Unexpended appropriations and capital budgets.
All unexpended appropriations and capital budgets shall lapse at the fiscal year-end without any action of the mayor and council.
SECTION 6.31. Independent audit.
There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by the city auditor. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted auditing principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal governments may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of annual audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public.
SECTION 6.32. Contracting procedures.
No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (a) It is in writing; (b) It is drawn by or submitted to and reviewed by the city attorney; (c) It is made or authorized by the mayor and council and such approval is entered in the minutes kept by the mayor and council pursuant to Section 2.20 of this charter; and (d) It is signed by the mayor or a department head specifically authorized by the mayor and council by ordinance or resolution.
SECTION 6.33. Purchasing.

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The mayor and council shall by resolution prescribe procedures for a system of purchasing for the city.
SECTION 6.34. Sale and lease of city property.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the mayor and council may sell and convey or lease any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The mayor and council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon report by the city administrator and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city, a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the mayor and council may authorize the city administrator to sell and convey said cut off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners where such sale and conveyance facilitates the enjoyment of the highest and best use of the abutting owner's property. Included in the sales contract shall be a provision for the rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place. Each abutting property owner shall be notified of the availability of the property and given the opportunity to purchase said property under such terms and conditions as set out by ordinance. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made.
SECTION 6.35. Insurance.
The city shall maintain sufficient casualty and liability insurance coverage on all property owned or operated by city personnel to adequately indemnify the city on claims of loss by injured or aggrieved parties. The amounts of insurance coverage shall be set from time to time by the city council in the form of a resolution as the need arises.
ARTICLE VII INDEPENDENT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION 7.10. Acknowledgment of establishment of Dalton City Public School District and authority to continue and maintain the Dalton City Public School District. (a) Be it acknowledged that the City of Dalton has established an independent public school district for the City of Dalton and organized a school board for the governance of said school district, known as the Dalton City Public School District, pursuant to an Act

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consolidating, amending, and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton, approved February 24, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 181), as amended, which school district and school board are hereby affirmed. (b) Be it further acknowledged that Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of this state provides that "[e]xisting county and independent school systems shall be continued" and the city does authorize and recognize that Dalton City Public School District shall continue to exist as an independent school district whose borders are coterminous with the City of Dalton as now or in the future may exist. (c) Be it further acknowledged that the independent school district known as the Dalton City Public School District has continued to operate and has not ceased in its functions and duties since its creation. (d) Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid that the Board of Education of the Dalton City Public School District is hereby authorized and empowered, and authority is granted to the board of education to continue to maintain and control the Dalton City Public School District, as an independent public school district in the city, through local taxation and other means of support as permitted by Georgia law and in conformity with and as permitted by Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of this state.
SECTION 7.11. Election of board of education.
The board of education and the election of the members of the Board of Education of the Dalton City Public School District shall be governed by all applicable local Acts and any applicable state law.
SECTION 7.12. Organization of board of education.
Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the officers of said board of education shall be as provided by law and the policies of the board of education.
SECTION 7.13. Powers and duties of board of education.
Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that the Board of Education of the Dalton City Public School District is hereby vested with all the authority and power provided for in the Georgia Constitution and any applicable local acts and state law applicable to both county and independent school districts, including, but not limited to, incurring debt; however, the board of education shall be required to obtain approval from the mayor and council of the City of Dalton prior to incurring any debt, and such approval shall be evidenced by resolution or ordinance. The board of education shall faithfully perform the duties prescribed under the local Acts and under any applicable state law.

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SECTION 7.14. Superintendent; appointment; qualifications; compensation.
The board of education shall employ a superintendent for a definite term, in accordance with applicable state law and board policy, and shall fix the superintendent's compensation.
SECTION 7.15. Powers and duties of the superintendent.
The superintendent shall be the chief administrative officer of the Dalton City Public School District. The superintendent shall be responsible to the board for the administration of all school district affairs placed in the superintendent's charge by or under this charter. As the chief administrative officer of the school district, the superintendent shall faithfully perform the duties prescribed by the board, by all applicable state laws, and by contract with the board of education.
SECTION 7.16. Accounting and payment of school taxes to board of education.
All taxes levied for public education in the City of Dalton, including penalties and interest for delinquent taxes, collected by Whitfield County for or on behalf of the City of Dalton Public School District shall be accounted for and paid over to the board of education on a monthly basis less the cost of collecting said taxes. For each monthly period, the board of education shall request from the Whitfield County Tax Commissioner's Office, or other appropriate tax collecting authority, an accounting of the taxes, penalties, and interest, collected in such period. The board of education shall be responsible for the prorated cost of collecting ad valorem taxes levied for the education of students in the City of Dalton.
SECTION 7.17. Funds as trust funds.
Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all assessments of taxes and all funds arising from or collected under this Act may be by the City of Dalton, on all taxable property, necessary for the support, maintenance, and operation of public schools at a rate not to exceed 14 mills, kept separate and distinct from other assessments and collections of the City of Dalton, and are to be used solely for the purposes designated in this section. The Whitfield County Tax Commissioner's Office, or other appropriate tax collecting authority, shall keep a separate, full, and distinct itemized account showing all monies raised, when, how, from whom, and for what purposes and the disposition of the same; and to whom, when, and for what purposes paid out. Such levy and assessment may be made at 100 percent of the taxable property fair market value subject to any limitation by ordinance or other law.

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ARTICLE VIII BOARD OF WATER, LIGHT AND SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
SECTION 8.10. Organization of board.
(a) At the first regular meeting in January of each year, the mayor and council of the City of Dalton shall be authorized to elect a Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners that consists of five members. (b) The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners shall consist of five commissioners appointed by the mayor and council who shall serve five-year terms. The terms shall be staggered as in effect on the date of this charter. Any vacancy in a term of a commissioner shall be filled for the expiration of that term by appointment of the mayor and city council. Upon the expiration of the term of service of any commissioner so appointed, the mayor and city council shall appoint a commissioner for a full term. Existing commissioners as of the date of this charter shall serve out the balance of their terms. (c) The authority, powers, and duties of said commissioners shall be regulated by such ordinances as the mayor and council may prescribe, and as otherwise set forth in this Article VIII.
SECTION 8.11. General scope of authority, powers, and duties as to public utilities.
(a) The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Dalton (doing business as "Dalton Utilities") shall have entire control of all public utilities of the City of Dalton, and such control shall extend into the newly annexed area of said city. Said board shall have authority of extending the services of said utilities beyond the city limits of the City of Dalton when in their judgment it is to the best interest of the city to do so. (b) The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Dalton, doing business as "Dalton Utilities," shall have the power to control and operate any and all public utilities that the convenience and necessity of the citizens of the City of Dalton require, and have the right and power to operate any such public utilities within the City of Dalton when the convenience and necessity of the citizens of the city are affected. (c) The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Dalton, doing business as "Dalton Utilities," shall have entire control of the public utilities of the City of Dalton and as a part of said control, the board shall have authority to make all contracts necessary for the operation of said utilities; to buy all supplies and material needed, and to make all necessary improvements and extensions, to employ all help necessary in the operation of said utilities and all utility sectors thereof; to make all rates, rules, and regulations for furnishing utility services to the inhabitants of said city and to enforce the same; and to deal in every way with said utilities as a separate and distinct part of the city government. Said board shall fix rates for utility services sufficiently high so as

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to bring in sufficient revenue to maintain said public utilities and to provide for needed repairs, extensions, and improvements. Said board shall collect all monies due to said utilities and shall pay all debts of said public utilities. No contract made by said board shall bind said city but shall be binding upon said board which shall operate as a separate and distinct part of the City of Dalton with the authority set forth in this section and pursuant to law and ordinances. No monies shall be appropriated by the mayor and council of the City of Dalton to the operation and improvement of said utilities, except that the board shall collect and receive the principal and interest on the public debt as now provided by law. As used in this section, the term "utility services" shall mean any and all services provided by the board through various utility sectors as set forth in Section 8.12 of this charter, and otherwise as authorized by law or ordinance, and is not intended to limit the board from providing utility services in the future that are not set forth in Section 8.12 of this charter and that may be later authorized by law or ordinance.
SECTION 8.12. Utility sectors.
(a) Public sewer system. The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Dalton shall have power and authority to control and operate the public sewer system in said city in such way and manner as the board deems appropriate, and for such purpose they may employ competent engineers and superintendents, at such times and at such salaries as may be agreed upon by the board. The board shall have entire control of the public sewer system of the City of Dalton, and such control shall extend into all newly annexed areas of said city. Said board shall have the power and authority to make all contracts necessary for the operation of said public sewer system; to buy all supplies and materials needed, and to make all necessary improvements and extensions, to employ all clerical and other help necessary in the operation of said system; to make rates, rules, and regulations for the furnishing of sewer service to residential, commercial, and industrial users of said system, and to enforce the same; and the power to control and operate such system as the convenience and necessity of the citizens of the City of Dalton shall require. Said board shall make no contracts for the price of using the public sewer system for a longer period than two years, and at the expiration of any term or lease the price paid for the use thereof shall be adjusted according to the regulations then established. (b) Communications and information services and facilities. The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Dalton shall have the authority to construct, acquire, control, operate, and provide as public utilities:
(1) Communications services and facilities, and (2) Information services and facilities; of all kinds, without limitation, over or through all media, including wireline and wireless, whether such services and facilities are now known or are developed in the future, within or without the City of Dalton and within or without Whitfield County, Georgia. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the specification of any such services and facilities as public utilities is not intended to confer any additional power or be in any way in derogation of the power and authority of the Georgia Public

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Service Commission or any other regulatory body with respect to any such services and facilities, or subject any such services or facilities to common carrier or public utility regulation. The board shall have power and authority to control and operate the communications services and facilities and the information services and facilities in said city in such way and manner as the board deems appropriate, and for such purpose they may employ competent engineers and superintendents, at such times and at such salaries as may be agreed upon by the board. The board shall have entire control of the communications services and facilities and the information services and facilities of the City of Dalton, wherever located, and such control shall extend into all newly annexed areas of said city. Said board shall have the power and authority to make all contracts necessary for the operation of said communications services and facilities and the information services and facilities; to buy all supplies and materials needed, and to make all necessary improvements and extensions, to employ all clerical and other help necessary in the operation of said facilities; to make rates, rules, and regulations for the furnishing of communications services and facilities and the information services and facilities to residential and industrial users of said facilities, and to enforce the same; and the power to control and operate such communications services and facilities and the information services and facilities as the convenience and necessity of the citizens of the City of Dalton shall require. (c) Water system. The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Dalton shall have power and authority to control and operate the water system in said city in such way and manner as the board deems appropriate, and for such purpose they may employ competent engineers and superintendents, at such times and at such salaries as may be agreed upon by the board. The board shall have entire control of the public water system of the City of Dalton, and such control shall extend into all newly annexed areas of said city. Said board shall have the power and authority to make all contracts necessary for the operation of said public water system; to buy all supplies and materials needed, and to make all necessary improvements and extensions, to employ all clerical and other help necessary in the operation of said system; to make rates, rules, and regulations for the furnishing of water service to residential, commercial, and industrial users of said system, and to enforce the same; and the power to control and operate such system as the convenience and necessity of the citizens of the City of Dalton shall require. The board shall regulate the distribution and use of the water in all places and for all purposes, where the same may be required, and from time to time shall fix the price thereof, and the time of payment; and they shall erect such number of public hydrants in such places as they may see fit, and direct in what manner and for what purposes the same may be used, all of which they may change at their discretion. Said board shall make no contracts for the price of using water for a longer period than two years, and at the expiration of any term or lease the price paid for the use thereof shall be adjusted according to the regulations then established. Said board shall have full power and authority to require the payment, in advance, for the use or rent of water furnished by the utility in or upon any building, place, or premises, and in case prompt payment shall not be made, they may shut off the water from such building, place, or premises, and shall not be compelled to supply said building,

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place, or premises with water until such arrears, with accrued interest thereon, shall be fully paid. (d) Electric system. The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Dalton shall have power and authority to control and operate the electrical transmission, distribution, and generation systems in said city in such way and manner as the board deems appropriate, and for such purpose they may employ competent engineers and superintendents, at such times and at such salaries as may be agreed upon by the board. The board shall have entire control of the public electric generation and transmission systems of the City of Dalton, and such control shall extend into all newly annexed areas of said city. Said board shall have the power and authority to make all contracts necessary for the operation of said electric generation, distribution, and transmission systems; to buy all supplies and materials needed, and to make all necessary improvements and extensions, to employ all clerical and other help necessary in the operation of said systems; to make rates, rules, and regulations for the furnishing of electric service to residential, commercial, and industrial users of said system, and to enforce the same; and the power to control and operate such system as the convenience and necessity of the citizens of the City of Dalton shall require. The board may acquire additional sources of supply of electric power within or without the City of Dalton and within or without Whitfield County, Georgia. Said additional sources of supply may include the whole of or any lesser interest in any electric generating or distribution facilities within or without the State of Georgia and the whole of or any lesser interest in any transmission lines running from any additional source of supply to and within the City of Dalton. Any such additional source of supply may include the whole of or any interest in a nuclear generating facility, including any or all nuclear fuel necessary for the operation thereof. Said board shall make no contracts for the price of electricity for a longer period than two years, and at the expiration of any term or lease the price paid for the use thereof shall be adjusted according to the regulations then established. The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners may enter agreements for the sale of surplus electricity to others if and when there shall be any excess over and above the city's requirements from time to time and may enter all contracts necessary or useful to assure efficient and economical management of any such additional source of supply, including transmission lines. (e) Natural gas system. The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Dalton shall have power and authority to control and operate the natural gas system in said city in such way and manner as the board deems appropriate, and for such purpose they may employ competent engineers and superintendents, at such times and at such salaries as may be agreed upon by the board. The board shall have entire control of the public natural gas system of the City of Dalton, and such control shall extend into all newly annexed areas of said city. Said board shall have the power and authority to make all contracts necessary for the operation of said natural gas system; to buy all supplies and materials needed, and to make all necessary improvements and extensions, to employ all clerical and other help necessary in the operation of said systems; to make rates, rules, and regulations for the furnishing of natural gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial users of said system, and to enforce the same; and the power to control and

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operate such system as the convenience and necessity of the citizens of the City of Dalton shall require. Said board shall make no contracts for the price of natural gas for a longer period than two years, and at the expiration of any term or lease the price paid for the use thereof shall be adjusted according to the regulations then established. The board may acquire additional sources of supply of natural gas within or without the City of Dalton and within or without Whitfield County, Georgia.
SECTION 8.13. Chief executive officer.
(a) The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners shall appoint and employ a president and chief executive officer who shall be qualified by training, education, and experience for the overall management of the utility. He or she shall serve at the pleasure of said board, which shall fix salary, and shall have such authority as delegated by said board and as set forth in this section. (b) The president and chief executive officer of the utility shall report to the Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners at its monthly meetings and at special meetings, and shall carry out and execute all policies and directives of said board. (c) The president and chief executive officer of the utility shall, in consultation with the board, determine the number of employees necessary for the operation of the utility, and fix their duties and compensation. The prior consent of the Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners shall be required with respect to expenditures and contracts in excess of certain limits set by said board by resolution from time to time. The president and chief executive officer shall, in consultation with the board, have control of all actual construction and repairs, the immediate management of operation of the utility, and the enforcement and execution of all policies, programs, plans, and decisions made or adopted by the said board. The president and chief executive officer shall maintain permanent records regarding actions taken. The president and chief executive officer shall prepare plans and specifications, take bids, and let contracts, subject to the approval of said board. The president and chief executive officer shall prepare and submit to said board periodic reports on the utility's compliance with local, state and federal laws in the areas of safety, environmental matters, and civil rights. There shall be such other officers, executives, and employees of the utility as may be required. The officers, executives, and employees shall be appointed and removed by the president and chief executive officer subject to the provisions of applicable local, state, and federal laws or binding contracts entered into between employees and the Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners. The president and chief executive officer shall have such further power, duties, and responsibilities as may be assigned to him by said board from time to time. (d) The president and chief executive officer shall enter into contracts and shall have the authority to enter into contracts with vendors, customers, lenders, depositories, utilities, engineering firms, consultants, and government agencies as may be necessary to effect proper operations of the utility. The prior consent of the Board of Water, Light and Sinking

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Fund Commissioners shall be required with respect to contracts in excess of certain limits set by the board by resolution from time to time. (e) All checks, drafts, or other orders for payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the utility shall be signed by the chief financial officer and countersigned by the president and chief executive officer, and may be signed by such other officer or officers, agent or agents, of the utility and in such manner as may from time to time be determined by the president and chief executive officer. (f) All funds of the utility shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the utility in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the president and chief executive officer may select in consultation with the Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners.
SECTION 8.14. Control over public utilities; rates, charges to comply with councilmanic proceedings for issuance of revenue bonds or certificates.
As by law and this charter, the Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Dalton shall have entire control over all public utilities owned or operated by said city, within or without its limits, with authority to make all contracts necessary to operate such utilities, to make all improvements and extensions thereto and to fix, impose, and collect the rates and charges made for services and commodities supplied by such public utilities; provided, however, that such rates and charges shall always be such as to comply with the provisions of any proceedings adopted by the mayor and council of said city authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or certificates payable from the revenues of such public utilities, or any part thereof.
SECTION 8.15. Right of eminent domain for public utilities.
The City of Dalton shall have the right and power to condemn lands, rights of way for public utilities, easements, or right to use property of any kind, whether or not the same is already in use for such purpose, using the method of procedure provided under the general laws of the State of Georgia, and said City of Dalton is hereby vested with the power of eminent domain over private property for such purposes, whenever the Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners shall deem it necessary to the proper management and control of such public utilities that they exercise said power.
SECTION 8.16. Investment of sinking funds.
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in such manner, and in such securities, and upon such terms as the Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners may deem to be to the best interest of said city.
SECTION 8.17. Disposition of surplus funds and financial reporting.
If said utility has funds in excess of what is reasonably necessary for the operation of said utility and for contemplated improvements, the Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners shall pay a sum to the city treasury on an annual basis in an amount that is determined by the mayor and council in consultation with the board, subject to any ordinance, resolution, or other law now or hereinafter in effect which may limit, alter, or otherwise determine said payment. The board, through the president and chief executive officer, shall, at the request of the mayor and council of the city, provide to the mayor and council such regular and routine reports agreed upon by the mayor, council, and the board as may be necessary for the mayor and council to determine the financial status of the utility. The board shall act in a fiscally responsible manner so as to ensure to the greatest extent possible that excess funds will be available to be transferred to the city treasury.
SECTION 8.18. Penalties for diversion of water, adulteration, injury to supply.
If any person or persons shall willfully or maliciously divert the water, or any portion thereof, from the water system of the city, or shall corrupt or render the same impure, or shall injure or destroy any canal, aqueduct, pipe, hydrant, conduit, machinery, or other property used or required for procuring or distributing water, such person or persons, their aiders and abettors, shall forfeit to the mayor and council, to be recovered in an action of trespass, treble the amount of damages, besides cost of said suit, which shall appear on trial to have been sustained; all such acts are declared to be misdemeanors under the laws of this state, and the parties found guilty thereof may be punished as prescribed in Code Section 17-10-3 of the O.C.G.A.
ARTICLE IX POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
SECTION 9.10. Creation; composition.
The City of Dalton shall have a police department consisting of a chief of police, to be appointed by the mayor and council, and such other police officers as may be determined by the chief of police. The City of Dalton shall have a fire department consisting of a fire chief, to be appointed by the mayor and council, and such other firefighters as may be determined by the fire chief.

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SECTION 9.11. Age requirements for employment.
No person shall be employed by the City of Dalton for work as a mandate peace officer or mandate peace officer in training or certified firefighter or certified firefighter in training unless such person has reached the age of 18 years, which shall be established by a birth certificate or other proper proof of age acceptable to the mayor and council.
SECTION 9.12. Authority of chief of police to remove nuisances.
The chief of police shall also be empowered to remove all nuisances within the corporate limits of the city.
SECTION 9.13. Duties of chief of police and authority to account for fines and fi. fas.
The duties of the chief of police shall be those duties as are now imposed on the police chief of the City of Dalton by law, and he or she shall be responsible for other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be placed upon the chief of police by mayor and council. The city council may in their discretion require the chief of police to collect and account for all fines and fi. fas.
SECTION 9.14. Duties of fire chief.
The duties of the fire chief shall be those duties as are now imposed on the fire chief of the City of Dalton by law, and he or she shall be responsible for other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be placed upon the fire chief by mayor and council.
SECTION 9.15. Chiefs constituted heads of departments; status; removal.
The chief of police and the chief of the fire department of the City of Dalton shall be the head of their respective departments, and shall hold office until removed by the mayor and council. Such chiefs shall be appointed by the mayor and council of the City of Dalton. The chief of police and the chief of the fire department may be removed, demoted, or discharged at any time by the mayor and council of the City of Dalton.
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All police officers shall be subject to the direction and control of the chief of police, and all firefighters shall be subject to the direction and control of the chief of the fire department, and each respective chief shall have the right to discharge or suspend any officer or firefighter for incompetency, insubordination, or misconduct, and report such suspension or discharge to the city administrator.
SECTION 9.17. Salaries.
The salaries of the chief of police, the chief of the fire department, and all officers and firefighters shall be fixed by the city administrator from time to time.
ARTICLE X ZONING AND PLANNING
SECTION 10.10. Adoption of plan for districting city, regulating districts.
The mayor and council may, in the interest of the public health, safety, order, convenience, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare, adopt by ordinance a plan or plans for the districting or zoning of the city for the purpose of regulating the location of trades, industries, apartment houses, dwellings, or other uses of property, or for the purpose of regulating the height of the buildings or other structures, or for the area or dimensions of the lots, or of the yards used in connection with buildings or other structures, or for the purposes of regulating the alignment of buildings or other structures near street frontages. The zoning regulations may be based upon any one or more of the purposes above described. The city may be divided into such number of districts and zones, and such districts may be of such shape and area, as the mayor and council shall deem best situated to accomplish the purposes of the zoning regulations, including, but not limited to, unified zoning with Whitfield County. In the determination and establishment of districts and regulations, classifications may be used based on the nature or character of the trade, industry, profession, or other activity conducted or to be conducted upon the premises, the number of persons, families or other group units to reside in or use buildings, the public, quasi-public, or private nature of the use of premises, or upon any other basis or bases relevant to the promotion of the public health, safety, order, morals, conveniences, prosperity, or welfare.
SECTION 10.11. Classification, regulation of residential districts.
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and to provide therein such other and similar regulations and restrictions as shall secure the peace and good order of the city and residents thereof.
SECTION 10.12. Amendment of zoning regulations.
The City of Dalton, by and through its mayor and council, may from time to time amend or change the regulations or districts established by the zoning ordinance.
SECTION 10.13. Vote required to adopt, amend zoning regulations.
No such ordinance or amendment thereto, authorized by any section of this article, shall be adopted except by three-fourths vote of the mayor and council.
ARTICLE XI AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS DIVISION 1. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SECTION 11.10. City of Dalton building authority.
(a) The City of Dalton Building Authority, created pursuant to an Act consolidating, amending, and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton, approved February 24, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 181), as amended, and is hereby affirmed, which is deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation and in that name, style, and title said body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, plead and be interpleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. In the event the name of said authority shall ever become the subject of change, the same may be accomplished by an act of the General Assembly. (b) The said authority was created for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, and operating self-liquidating projects embracing buildings and facilities for use by the City of Dalton, Georgia, for its governmental, proprietary and administrative functions and for the use by such other agencies, authorities, departments, and political subdivisions of the State of Georgia or the government of the United States as may contract with the authority for the use of such facilities. The City of Dalton, Georgia, has the authority to lease or sell lands, buildings, or land and buildings now owned by the City of Dalton, Georgia, to said authority by appropriate resolution of the mayor and council of said city and upon such terms and conditions as said mayor and council shall prescribe; provided, that such sales by the City of Dalton, Georgia, to the authority shall be for cash, and provided that such leases shall not exceed 50 years in duration. (c) The authority shall consist of five members as follows:
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(2) One shall be a member of the city council of said city to be appointed by said city council; (3) One shall be a banker or other person having knowledge of financial matters, who is a resident of the City of Dalton, to be appointed by the mayor and council of said city; (4) One shall be a businessman, who is a resident of the City of Dalton, to be appointed by the mayor and council of said city; and (5) One shall be a citizen of the City of Dalton, who is a freeholder and qualified registered voter of said city, to be appointed by the mayor and council of said city. The terms of office of the members who are the mayor and city councilmember shall be concurrent with their terms of office as mayor and councilmember. The terms of office of the remaining members of the authority shall be four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Successors to such members and to the member who is a city councilmember shall be appointed as the original members were appointed, as provided herein, and any vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority, as provided herein, for the unexpired term. Immediately after such appointments, the members of such authority shall enter upon their duties. The authority shall elect one of its members as chairperson, and one as vice chairperson, and shall also elect a secretary and treasurer, which secretary and treasurer need not necessarily be a member of the authority. Three members of the authority shall constitute a quorum. No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the authority. The members of the authority shall receive no compensation for their services but may be reimbursed by the authority for their actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government. It shall have perpetual existence. In the event the number of the members of the authority, the qualifications of the membership of the authority, or the manner in which the members of the authority shall be selected shall ever become the subject of change, the same may be accomplished by an act of the General Assembly. (d) As used in this article, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) The word "authority" shall mean the City of Dalton Building Authority. (2) The words "the City of Dalton" and "city" shall mean the corporate body created by the General Assembly of Georgia under the name and style of "The City of Dalton." (3) The word "project" shall be deemed to mean and include one or a combination of two or more of the following: buildings and facilities intended for use as courthouse, jail, police station, fire station, administrative offices and other offices and related uses, and all buildings, structures, electric, gas, steam, and water utilities and facilities of every kind and character deemed by the authority necessary or convenient for the efficient operation of any department, board, office, commission, or agency of the City of Dalton in the performance of its governmental, proprietary and administrative functions, or of such buildings and facilities intended for use by any division, department, institution, agency, or political subdivision of the State of Georgia or the government of the United States.

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(4) The term "cost of the project" shall embrace the cost of construction, the cost of all lands, properties, rights and easements, and franchises acquired, the cost of all machinery and equipment, financing charges, interest prior to and during construction, cost of engineering, architectural and legal expenses, of plans and specifications, and other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project, administrative expense, and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing authorized in this section, the construction of any project, the placing of the same in operation, and the condemnation of property necessary for such construction and operation. Any obligation or expense incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of the proceeds of revenue bonds issued under the provisions in this section. (5) The terms "revenue bonds" and "bonds," as used in this section, shall mean revenue bonds under the provisions of the Revenue Bond Law, Code Section 36-82-60 of the O.C.G.A., et seq., and such type of obligations may be issued by the authority as authorized under said Revenue Bond Law, and in addition, shall also mean obligations of the authority, the issuance of which are hereinafter specifically provided for herein. (6) Any project or combination of projects shall be deemed "self-liquidating" if, in the judgment of the authority, the revenues to be derived by the authority from rentals of said project or projects to the City of Dalton or agencies, authorities, departments, and political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and of the United States will be sufficient to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project and to pay the principal and interest of revenue bonds which may be issued for the cost of such project, projects, or combination of projects. (e) The authority shall have the powers: (1) To have a seal and alter the same at pleasure; (2) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise, and to hold, lease and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes; (3) To acquire in its own name by purchase, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper or by condemnation in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, real property, or rights of easements therein, or franchises necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes, and to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall continue and to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of or dispose of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the authority, the authority being under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned as provided herein except from the funds provided herein, and in any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the suit, action, or proceedings as may be just to the authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned, and no property shall be acquired as provided herein upon which any lien or other incumbrance exists, unless at the time such property is so acquired a sufficient sum of money be deposited in trust to pay and redeem the fair value of such lien or incumbrance;

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(4) To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural and construction experts, fiscal agents and attorneys, and fix their compensation; (5) To make contracts and leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for construction of projects and leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use of projects which it causes to be erected or acquired, and the City of Dalton and any divisions, departments, institutions, agencies, counties, or political subdivisions of the State of Georgia are hereby authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with the authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they deem advisable; and without limiting the generality of the above, authority is specifically granted to the said city and any division, department, institution, agency, or political subdivision of the State of Georgia to enter into lease contracts and related agreements for the use of any structure, building, or facility or a combination of any two or more structures, buildings, or facilities of the authority for a term not exceeding 50 years and any division, department, institution, agency, or political subdivision of the State of Georgia may obligate itself to pay an agreed sum for the use of such property and the City of Dalton may enter into lease contracts and related agreements for the use of any structure, building, or facility or a combination of two or more structures, buildings, or facilities of the authority for a term not exceeding 50 years upon a majority vote of its governing body and may obligate itself to pay an agreed sum for the use of such property so leased and also obligate itself as a part of the undertaking to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the property furnished by and leased from the authority; (6) To construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and manage projects, as hereinabove defined, to be located on property owned by or leased by the authority, the cost of any such project to be paid in whole or in part from the proceeds of revenue bonds of the authority or from such proceeds and any grant from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; (7) To accept loans, grants of money, or materials, or property of any kind from the United States of America or any agency, or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality may impose. (8) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to issue negotiable revenue bonds payable solely from funds pledged for that purpose, and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the holders thereof; (9) To exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions, which is not in conflict with this charter, the Constitution, and laws of this state; and (10) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this charter. (f) The authority, or any authority or body which has or which may in the future succeed to the powers, duties, and liabilities vested in the authority created hereby, shall have power and is hereby authorized at one time, or from time to time, to provide by resolution for the

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issuance of negotiable revenue bonds, for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost as defined of any one or more projects. The principal and interest of such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund in this section provided for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest at such rate or rates not exceeding the maximum limit prescribed in the Revenue Bond Law, Code Section 36-82-60 of the O.C.G.A. et seq., or any amendment thereto, shall be payable semiannually, shall mature at such time or times not exceeding 30 years from their date or dates, shall be payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the authority, and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the authority at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds. Such revenue bonds or obligations shall be issued pursuant to and in conformity with the Revenue Bond Law, Code Section 36-82-60 of the O.C.G.A. et seq., and all procedures pertaining to such issuance and the conditions thereof shall be the same as those contained in said Revenue Bond Law and any amendments thereto. (g) The authority shall determine the form of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached thereto, and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and interest thereof which may be at any bank or trust company within or without the state. The bonds may be issued in coupon or registered form or both, as the authority may determine, and provision may be made for the registration of any coupon bond as to the principal alone and also as to both the principal and interest. (h) In case any officer whose signature shall appear on any bonds or whose facsimile signature shall appear on any coupon shall cease to be an officer before the delivery of such bonds, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if or she had remained in office until such delivery. All such bonds shall be signed by the chairperson of the authority and attested by the secretary and treasurer of the authority and the official seal of the authority shall be affixed thereto and any coupons attached thereto shall bear the facsimile signatures of the chairperson and secretary and treasurer of the authority. Any bond may be signed, sealed, and attested on behalf of the authority by such persons as at the actual time of the execution of such bonds shall be duly authorized or hold the proper office, although at the date of delivery and payment of such bonds such persons may not have been so authorized or shall not have held such office. (i) All revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this section shall be fully negotiable for all purposes and shall have and are hereby declared to have all of the qualifications of negotiable instruments under the laws of the state. Such bonds are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and the said bonds and the income thereof shall be exempt from all taxation within the state. (j) The authority may sell such bonds in such manner and for such price as it may determine to be for the best interest of the authority. (k) The proceeds of such bonds shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of the project or projects, and unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, additional bonds may in like manner be issued to

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provide the amount of any deficit, which unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture shall be deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund without preference or priority of the bonds first issued for the same purpose. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue shall exceed the amount required for the purpose for which such bonds are issued, the surplus shall be paid into such funds as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture. (l) Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the authority may, under like restrictions, issue interim receipts, interim certificates, or temporary bonds, with or without coupons exchangeable for definitive bonds upon the issuance of the latter. (m) The authority may also provide for the replacement of any bond which shall become mutilated or be destroyed or lost. (n) Such revenue bonds may be issued without any other proceedings. In the discretion of the authority, revenue bonds of a single issue may be issued for the purpose of any particular project. Any resolution, providing for the issuance of revenue bonds upon the provisions hereof, shall become effective immediately upon its passage and need not be published or posted, and any such resolution may be passed at any regular or special or adjourned meeting of the authority by a majority of the quorum as provided in this chapter. (o) Revenue bonds issued by the authority hereunder shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of the City of Dalton, Georgia, nor of any municipality, county, authority, or political subdivision of the State of Georgia or instrumentality of the United States government which may contract with such authority. No contracts entered into by the authority with any such municipality, county, authority, or political subdivision of the State of Georgia or instrumentality of the United States government shall create a debt of the respective municipalities, counties, authorities, or political subdivisions of the State of Georgia within the meaning of Article IX, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, but any such municipality, county, authority, or political subdivision of the State of Georgia may obligate itself to pay the payments required under such contracts from monies received from taxes and from any other source without creating a debt within the meaning of Article IX, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (p) In the discretion of the authority, any issue of such revenue bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside of the state. Such trust indenture may pledge or assign fees, tolls, revenues, and earnings to be received by the authority, including the proceeds derived from the sale from time to time of any surplus property of the authority, both real and personal. Either the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or such trust indenture may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority in relation to the acquisition of property, the construction of the project, the maintenance, operation, repair and insurance of the property, and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all monies, including the proceeds derived from the sale of property of the authority, both real and personal, and may also provide that any project

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shall be constructed and paid for under the supervision and approval of consulting engineers, architects employed or designated by the authority, and satisfactory to the original purchasers of the bonds issued therefor and may also require that the security given by contractors and by any depository of the proceeds of the bonds, revenues, or other monies be satisfactory to such purchasers, and may also contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds may be issued. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this state to act as such depository and to furnish such indemnifying bonds or pledge such securities as may be required by the authority. Such indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee, and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing, such trust indenture may contain such other provisions as the authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust indenture may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by such indenture. (q) The authority shall, in the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds to any officer or person who or any agency, bank, or trust company which shall act as trustee of such funds and shall hold and apply the same to the purposes hereof, subject to such regulations as are herein provided and such regulations as may be provided in such resolution or trust indenture. (r) The revenues, fees, tolls, and earnings derived from any particular project or projects, regardless of whether or not such fees, earnings, and revenues were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued and any monies derived from the sale of any properties, both real and personal of the authority, unless otherwise pledged and allocated, may be pledged and allocated by the authority to the payment of the principal and interest on revenue bonds of the authority as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust instrument may provide, and such funds so pledged from whatever source received, which said pledge may include funds received from one or more or all sources, shall be set aside at regular intervals as may be provided in the resolution or trust indenture, into a sinking fund which said sinking fund shall be pledged to and charged with the payments of:
(1) The interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall fall due; (2) The principal of the bonds as the same shall fall due; (3) The necessary charges of paying agent or agents for paying principal and interest; and (4) Any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase as hereinabove provided. The use and disposition of such sinking fund shall be subject to such regulations as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, but, except as may otherwise be provided in such resolution or trust indenture, such sinking fund shall be a fund for the benefit of all revenue bonds without distinction or priority of one over another. Subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the

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issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture surplus monies in the sinking fund may be applied to the purchase or redemption of bonds and any such bonds so purchased or redeemed shall forthwith be cancelled and shall not again be issued. (s) Any holder of revenue bonds issued under the provisions hereof or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee under the trust indenture, if any, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the trust indenture, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect, and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State of Georgia or granted hereunder such resolution or trust indenture, and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required herein or by such resolution or trust indenture, to be performed by the authority, or any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of revenues, fees, tolls, and other charges for the use of the facilities and services furnished. (t) The authority is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the issue of revenue bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued under the provisions hereof and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon. The issuance of such revenue refunding bonds, the maturities and all other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the duties of the authority in respect to the same, shall be governed by the foregoing provisions hereof insofar as the same may be applicable. (u) Any action to protect, or enforce any rights under the provisions of this section or any suit or action against such authority shall be brought in the superior court of Whitfield County, Georgia, and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under the provisions of this section shall likewise be brought in said court which shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions. (v) Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of the Revenue Bond Law, Code Section 36-82-60 of the O.C.G.A., et seq. The petition for validation shall also make party defendant to such action any municipality, county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia or the United States government or any department or agency of the United States government, if subject to be sued, which has contracted with the authority for the services and facilities of the project for which bonds are to be issued and sought to be validated and such municipality, county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality shall be required to show cause, if any, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the court and the validity of the terms thereof be determined and the contract or contracts adjudicated as security for the payment of any such bonds of the authority. The bonds when validated and the judgment of validation shall be final and conclusive with respect to such bonds, against the authority issuing the same, and any municipality, county, authority, subdivision, or instrumentality of the United States government, if a party to the validation proceedings, contracting with the said The City of Dalton Building Authority. (w) While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of said authority or of its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds, and no other entity, department, agency, or authority will be created which

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will compete with the authority to such an extent as to affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds, nor will the state itself so compete with the authority. The provisions of this section shall be for the benefit of the authority and the holders of any such bonds, and upon the issuance of bonds under the provisions hereof, shall constitute a contract with the holders of such bonds. (x) All monies received pursuant to the authority hereof, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds, as grants, or other contributions, or as revenues, income, fees, and earnings shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided for herein. (y) It is hereby declared that the authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the power conferred upon it hereunder and that the authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision, or upon its activities in the operation and maintenance of the buildings erected or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such buildings, or other income received by the authority. (z) The authority shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the State of Georgia has and the officers, agents, and employees of the authority when in performance of the work of the authority shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the officers, agents, and employees of the State of Georgia. The authority may be sued in the same manner as private corporations may be sued on any contractual obligation of the authority. (aa) The property of the authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, revenue, income, or funds as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged, or conveyed to secure an obligation of the authority, and any such property, revenue, funds, or income may be sold under legal process or under any power granted by the authority to enforce payment of the obligation.
SECTION 11.11. Downtown Dalton development authority.
The General Assembly created in and for the City of Dalton, the downtown Dalton development authority for the purpose of the redevelopment of the downtown Dalton area. Said authority shall have the power to employ engineers and planners, to contract for the construction of buildings and other facilities, and to contract with the City of Dalton for the construction, reconstruction, altering, changing and closing of streets and alleys. The authority shall have the power to issue bonds and revenue certificates, and to pledge revenues and to levy and collect taxes within said districts for the retirement of said indebtedness. No taxes shall be levied by said authority on property used for residential purposes or used for school or church purposes. The authority shall have the right and power of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring property in the carrying out of its aims and objectives.

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DIVISION 2. AIRPORT AUTHORITY
SECTION 11.12. Short title.
This section shall be known and may be cited as the "City of Dalton Airport Authority Ordinances."
SECTION 11.13. Purposes.
The City of Dalton airport authority, was created pursuant to an Act consolidating, amending, and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton, approved February 24, 1874, (Ga. L. 1874, p. 181), as amended, and is hereby affirmed. The City of Dalton airport authority's purposes shall be to oversee the day-to-day operation and general management of the existing airport and landing field of the City of Dalton for the use of aircraft and related aeronautical activities.
SECTION 11.14. Membership.
The City of Dalton airport authority shall be composed of five individuals with qualifications as provided in this section, all of whom shall be appointed by the mayor and council of the City of Dalton pursuant to passage of appropriate resolutions. The members of the City of Dalton airport authority shall be designated by the mayor and council to serve terms for terms of five years. The terms of the members of such authority shall be staggered as in effect on the date of this charter. Upon the death, resignation, or other event creating a vacancy in the seat of any member of the authority, the mayor and council shall fill the vacancy by appointing a qualified individual to fill the unexpired term of the vacating member through passage of an appropriate resolution of the mayor and council. For purposes of determining the time of the regular expiration of any term of office of any member of the authority, a year shall be deemed to run from the date of the first regular meeting of the mayor and council in January of any calendar year until the first regular meeting of the mayor and council in the succeeding calendar year. A member of the authority must, at the time of appointment by the mayor and council and at all times thereafter, during the tenure of service on the authority possess the following qualifications:
(1) Maintain a permanent residence within Whitfield County, Georgia; and (2) Be not less than 18 years of age.
SECTION 11.15. Ex officio members.

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The city administrator or his or her successor in office shall be a nonvoting ex officio member of the authority who shall be entitled to participate in all meetings of the authority.
SECTION 11.16. Meetings.
The authority shall meet at such times as may be necessary to transact the business and fulfill its public purpose but the authority shall hold an organizational meeting each year within 30 days of the first meeting of the mayor and council in January. At each organizational meeting, the members of the authority shall elect one of its members as its chairperson and another member as secretary. The term of the chairperson and secretary shall be for a period beginning with their election by the authority and expiring with the organizational meeting of the authority in the following year or upon their death, resignation, or vacancy in the position of authority member for whatever reason, whichever shall earlier occur. In the event of a death, resignation, or vacancy in the position of authority member of the chairperson or secretary of the authority, the members of the authority shall elect one of their members to fill the vacant office for the expiration of the term of office. The chairperson and secretary of the authority may be elected by the authority members for succeeding terms during their tenure. A meeting of the authority may be held upon call of the chairperson, or any two members of the authority, or upon call of the city administrator as a nonvoting ex officio member. A quorum for the transaction of business of the authority shall consist of three voting members of the authority. Each voting member of the authority shall have one vote on all matters and issues to be decided. A vote of the majority of the members of the authority present in person and voting at any meeting of the authority shall carry on any decision to be made.
SECTION 11.17. Compensation.
No member of the authority shall be paid any salary or compensation for his or her service. However, the mayor and council shall be authorized in its discretion to set by ordinance a mileage allowance and per diem expense for members of the authority traveling or in attendance on official business of the authority. The salary and employment benefits of any staff members of the authority shall be determined by the mayor and council through the budgetary processes of the mayor and council.
SECTION 11.18. Staff.
The authority shall be authorized to hire, contract with, or appoint an airport manager and such other employees as they deem necessary to carry out the business, affairs, and public purposes of the authority provided compensation and any related benefits to said employees of the authority are included within the budget for the authority set by the mayor

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and council of the City of Dalton. Further, the authority may employ or retain such expert or consultant services as required to carry on its operations and meet its public purposes subject to the budgetary allowances as set by the mayor and council.
SECTION 11.19. Budget.
The authority through its chairperson shall submit an annual request for budget to the mayor and council or its designated committee at the times and in the form directed by the mayor and council.
SECTION 11.20. Legal services.
The city attorney shall serve as counsel and legal adviser to the authority and shall perform such legal services as the authority shall request.
SECTION 11.21. Powers.
Subject to any general limitations enacted by the mayor and council as well as the budgetary allowances or limitations imposed by the mayor and council and the rights and interests of any holder of bonds or obligations issued by the City of Dalton relating to or affecting property owned, operated, or leased by the city for airport and related aeronautical activities, the authority shall have and exercise the following powers:
(1) To have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure; (2) To appoint, select, and employ officers, agents and employees including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, and fiscal agents and fix their respective compensation subject to its budgetary limitations; (3) To oversee the day-to-day operations and general management of the airport and landing field; however, such power shall not include the power to make or terminate contracts or leases with respect to land, which powers are expressly reserved to the mayor and council; and (4) To promulgate rules and regulations for air and ground operations on the airport and landing field all in conformity with applicable provisions of federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
SECTION 11.22. Monies payable to general fund.
All revenues collected by the authority on leases, franchises, hangar rentals, service fees, surplus property sales, and from any other source shall be properly accounted for and paid over to the general fund of the City of Dalton. The mayor and council shall establish

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accounts and audit procedures for revenues collected by the authority and shall implement same at all times.
ARTICLE XII GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 12.10. Bonds for officials.
The officers and employees of this city, both elective and appointive, shall execute such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the mayor and council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law.
SECTION 12.11. Prior ordinances.
All ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations now in force in the city not inconsistent with this charter are hereby declared valid and of full effect and force until amended or repealed by the mayor and council.
SECTION 12.12. Pending matters.
Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts, and legal or administrative proceedings shall continue and any such ongoing work or cases shall be completed by such city agencies, personnel, or offices as may be provided by the mayor and council.
SECTION 12.13. Construction.
(a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and are not to be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.
SECTION 12.14. Severability.
If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or part thereof of this charter shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair other parts of this charter unless it clearly appears that such other parts are

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wholly and necessarily dependent upon the part held to be invalid or unconstitutional, it being the legislative intent in enacting this charter that each article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or part thereof be enacted separately and independent of each other.
SECTION 12.15. Specific repealer.
(a) An Act consolidating, amending, and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton, approved February 24, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 181), and all amendatory Acts thereto are hereby repealed in their entirety. (b) All laws and parts of laws relating to or affecting the City of Dalton in force when this charter shall take effect are hereby repealed and superseded to the extent that the same are inconsistent with the provisions of this charter and no further. (c) All other laws and parts of laws shall continue in force until repealed, amended, modified or superseded. (d) Insofar as the provisions of this charter are the same in terms or in substance and effect as provisions of law in force when this charter shall take effect, relating to or affecting the City of Dalton, the provisions of this charter are intended to be not a new enactment but a continuation of such provisions of law, and this charter shall be so construed and applied.
SECTION 12.16. Repealer.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
HB 1455. By Representative Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of St. Mary's ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To provide a homestead exemption from City of St. Mary's ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. (a) As used in this Act, the term:
(1) "Ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes" means all ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the City of St. Mary's, except for any ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness. (2) "Homestead" means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, with the additional qualification that it shall include not more than five contiguous acres of homestead property. (3) "Senior citizen" means a person who is 62 years of age or older on or before January 1 of the year in which application for the exemption under subsection (b) of this section is made. (b) Each resident of the City of St. Mary's who is a senior citizen is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from City of St. Mary's ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (c) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section unless such person or person's agent files an application with the governing authority of the City of St. Mary's, or the designee thereof, giving the person's age and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the governing authority of the City of St. Mary's, or the designee thereof, to make a determination regarding the initial and continuing eligibility of such person for such exemption. The governing authority of the City of St. Mary's, or the designee thereof, shall provide application forms for this purpose. (d) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application as provided in subsection (c) of this section, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year, and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section to notify the governing authority of the City of St. Mary's, or

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the designee thereof, in the event that such person for any reason becomes ineligible for such exemption. (e) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to or affect any state ad valorem taxes, county ad valorem taxes for county purposes, or county or independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of St. Mary's ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes. (f) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

SECTION 2. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

SECTION 3. The municipal election superintendent of the City of St. Mary's shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of St. Mary's for approval or rejection. The municipal election superintendent shall conduct that election on Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2024, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The municipal election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Camden County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from City of St. Mary's ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older?"

All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 2025. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective, and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of St. Mary's. It shall be the municipal election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. The provisions of this section shall be mandatory upon the municipal election superintendent and are not intended as directory. If the municipal election superintendent fails or refuses to comply with this section, any elector of the City of St. Mary's may apply for a writ of mandamus to compel the municipal election superintendent to perform his or her duties under this section. If the court finds that the municipal election

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superintendent has not complied with this section, the court shall fashion appropriate relief requiring the municipal election superintendent to call and conduct such election on the date required by this section or on the next date authorized for special elections provided for in Code Section 21-2-540 of the O.C.G.A.

SECTION 4. An Act to provide a homestead exemption from all City of St. Mary's ad valorem taxes for any city purposes, approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 460), is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 5. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills; on the agreement to the Senate substitute, as amended; and on the agreement to the Senate substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J

Y Cooper Y Corbett
Cox N Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard E Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore
Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye N Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V
Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn

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N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills; on the agreement to the Senate substitute, as amended; and on the agreement to the Senate substitute, the ayes were 116, nays 42.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed; the House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended, to HB 779, and the House has agreed to the Senate substitute to HB 1229.

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to HB 1455.

Representative Martin of the 49th moved that the House reconsider its action in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1455.

Representative Beverly of the 143rd objected.

On the objection to the motion that the House reconsider its action in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1455, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander N Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au N Ballard N Ballinger Y Barnes N Barrett N Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly N Blackmon N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough

N Cooper N Corbett N Cox Y Crawford N Crowe Y Cummings N Daniel Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner N Dubnik N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Henderson N Hilton N Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Hong N Horner N Houston Y Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McCollum N McDonald N Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal N New N Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park N Parrish

Y Sampson Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott N Seabaugh Y Sharper N Silcox N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, T.P. N Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson E Stoner N Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, M N Townsend Y Tran

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N Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell, J Y Campbell, L N Cannon, C Y Cannon, P N Carpenter
Carson Y Carter N Chastain N Cheokas N Clark, D E Clark, J N Collins

N Fleming N Franklin E Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill E Gilliard Y Gladney E Glaize N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins

N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Knight E LaHood N Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lott N Lumsden Y Lupton N Mainor E Marin N Martin N Martinez

N Parsons N Persinger N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince Y Reese N Reeves N Rhodes N Richardson N Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman N Sainz

VACANT 139 N Vance E Wade N Washburn N Werkheiser E Westbrook N Wiedower E Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. N Williams, N N Williamson Y Willis N Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 65, nays 94.

The motion was lost.

On the motion that the House reconsider its action in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1455, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard N Gladney E Glaize

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard E Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes

N Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower E Wilkerson N Williams, A

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N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 94, nays 66.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that HB 1455 be placed upon the table.

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

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard E Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton
Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

N Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower E Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 92, nays 65.

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The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 503. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Summers of the 13th, Dolezal of the 27th, Ginn of the 47th, Harbison of the 15th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to amend Chapter 41, relating to residential and general contractors; to rename the general contractor license as a commercial general contractor license and to make conforming amendments throughout; to change certain provisions relating to the membership, qualifications, terms, and meetings of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes
Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe E Cummings E Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook

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Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter
Chastain Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton E Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 293. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Walker III of the 20th, Hodges of the 3rd, Strickland of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to provide that operational policies and procedures of the Department of Public Health apply to local personnel; to authorize the department to establish health districts; to revise the manner of selection and qualifications of district health directors; to provide for a chief medical officer for a health district under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to revise the manner of selection and qualifications of district health directors; to provide for the appointment of an interim district health director; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, is amended by revising Code Section 31-3-11, relating to appointments of director and staff and supervision, as follows:

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"31-3-11. (a) The county board of health shall appoint as its chief executive officer a director who shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 and who otherwise meets the requirements of the rules of the State Personnel Board. The director, subject to the approval of the county board of health, shall designate aides and assistants pursuant to the budget adopted by the county board of health in accordance with Code Section 31-3-14. (b) Each employee of a county board of health whose duties include enforcing those environmental health laws of this state or environmental health regulations of that board of health relating to septic tanks or individual sewage management systems shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the district director of environmental health, although the hiring and termination from employment of such employee shall be subject to the director of that county board of health. The employment activities of such employee with regard to environmental health shall be reported to the director of environmental health through the district director of environmental health at least quarterly. The director of environmental health may recommend to that director of that county board of health personnel actions, including but not limited to termination, which the director of environmental health deems appropriate for such employee's failure or refusal to comply with the direction of the director of environmental health in the carrying out of the environmental health employment duties of such employee. As used in this subsection, the term 'director of environmental health' means the director of environmental health of the Department of Public Health."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 31-3-12, relating to duties of director, as follows:
"31-3-12. (a) The commissioner shall appoint a district health director for each health district to serve as the chief executive officer of each local health department in that district. The county boards of health of the constituent counties shall, at the call of the commissioner, meet in joint session to approve, by a majority vote, the selection of a director appointed by the commissioner to serve such boards in common. A county board of health is authorized to appoint one of its members to represent the board at a joint meeting for this purpose. (b) The district health director must meet the requirements and rules of the State Personnel Board and either be licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43, or if not so licensed, at a minimum, have a master's degree in public health or another related field. If not licensed, the district health director shall select a physician who is licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 to serve as the chief medical officer overseeing the clinical programs within local health departments. The district health director may also serve as the chief medical officer if he or she is licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 and meets the requirements of the rules of the State Personnel Board. The district health director shall serve under the

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supervision of the commissioner and is subject to personnel action by the commissioner. The district health director shall designate such personnel necessary for the appropriate performance of duties and proper exercise of powers subject to the budget. (c) Upon a vacancy of a district health director for any reason, the commissioner is authorized to appoint an interim district health director without county board of health approval until a permanent district health director is appointed and approved by vote of the county boards of health. If a permanent district health director is not appointed or approved within one year of vacancy, the department shall provide quarterly updates to the county boards of health on recruitment efforts until a permanent district health director is appointed and approved. (d) Subject to the policies and directives of the county board of health and the policies and directives of the multiple county districts served, the director shall perform the functions and exercise the powers set forth in this chapter except the power to adopt bylaws and to adopt rules and regulations and may delegate the powers and authority conferred, or any part thereof, to one or more individuals as he or she may deem appropriate. The director shall devote his or her entire time to the service of the county board of health and to the multiple county districts, where created, and shall be vigilant in procuring compliance with its rules and regulations and with Georgia health laws and rules and regulations adopted thereunder that have application within the county and district. He or she shall make reports to the county board of health and the agency in charge of the multiple county district in such manner and form and with such frequency as required by it and shall also report to the department in such manner, detail, and form as the department may specify."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 31-3-12.1, relating to contracts between county boards and authorization for and provisions applicable to county board of health serving as community service board, as follows:
"(a) In addition to any other power authorized by law, the county governing authority may authorize the county board of health to enter into a contract with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities or a community mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases service board created under Chapter 2 of Title 37 to provide certain mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services based on the contractual agreement between the parties. In the event that the county governing authority exercises the authority granted by this subsection, the county board of health shall appoint a director for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases or a supervisor of the specific service which is being provided by the county board of health, whichever is applicable, who shall meet the requirements established by this subsection. The director for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases, or the service supervisor, shall not be required to be a physician and shall be a person other than the director of the county board of health appointed pursuant to Code Section 31-3-11 31-3-12. Further, such director for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases or such supervisor of

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the specific service shall report directly to the county board of health and shall have no formal reporting relationship with the director of the county board of health."

SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 31-3-15, relating to establishment of health districts, as follows:
"31-3-15. The department is authorized, with the consent of the boards of health and the county authorities of the counties involved, to establish health districts composed of one or more counties. The county boards of health of the constituent counties shall, at the call of the commissioner, meet in joint session to approve the selection of a director appointed by the commissioner to serve such boards in common. A county board of health is authorized to appoint one of its members to represent the board at a joint meeting for this purpose. The director shall be a physician who is licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 and who otherwise meets the requirements of the rules of the State Personnel Board. The district director shall have the same powers, duties, and responsibility as a director serving a single county board of health. To further the purposes of this Code section, county boards of health may contract with each other for the provision of multicounty services and also exercise any additional powers as authorized by paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-3-4; and in the performance of such contracts a county board of health may utilize its employees in other counties."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell Y Bennett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings E Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Draper
Drenner

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore N Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton

N Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson E Stoner

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden
Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

N Okoye N Olaleye Y Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

Y Tarvin E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 120, nays 37.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

HB 301. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Smith of the 18th, Collins of the 71st, Rhodes of the 124th, Burchett of the 176th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise the amount of civil monetary penalty for violations of improperly passing a school bus and speeding in a school zone when captured by cameras; to restrict other additional fines, fees, penalties, or charges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1203. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 25th, Reeves of the 99th, Roberts of the 52nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to authorize landlords to use certain off-duty sheriffs, constables, or marshals to execute writs of possession in certain circumstances if a sheriff, constable, or marshal is not able to execute a writ within 30 days of the landlord's initial request; to provide for sheriffs, constables, and marshals to maintain lists of such authorized off-duty sheriffs, constables, and marshals in their jurisdictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 232. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Tillery of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for probate court fees; to provide for funding of the State Children's Trust Fund; to revise provisions regarding additional fees; to amend Code Section 25-10-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display, application, imposition of conditions as to granting of permit, duration and transfer of permit, disposition of excess fireworks, and fees, and Chapter 6 of Title 29 of the O.C.G.A., relating to judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds, so as to repeal a provision regarding compensation of probate court judges; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 398. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th, Walker III of the 20th, Watson of the 1st, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, so as to revise the commission's operations; to expand the commission's membership; to revise the term lengths of commission members; to revise definitions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to authorize the Department of Economic Development to assist the Georgia Joint Defense Commission in certain activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 440. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Parent of the 42nd, Dixon of the 45th, Butler of the 55th, Williams of the 25th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for the Accelerated Career Diploma Program; to provide a short title; to establish and provide for the ACE Grants pilot program; to make conforming changes; to extend an automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1312. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Hagan of the 156th and McCollum of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to regulation and taxation of electricity used as motor fuel and electric vehicle charging stations, approved May 2, 2023, (Ga. L. 2023, p. 376/SB 146), so as to extend the effective date of provisions relative to regulative authority of the Department of Agriculture and revenue and taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization and members of the Public Service Commission, so as to address the delayed 2022 and 2024 elections for commissioners and maintain staggered elections and terms on the commission; to revise provisions related to the election of commissioners; to provide for legislative intent; to revise the terms of current commissioners; to provide a schedule of general elections, special elections, and special primaries; to provide for interim terms for certain commissioners; to provide that such elections shall be conducted as provided by general law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization and members of the Public Service Commission, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (d) of Code Section 46-2-1, relating to election of Public Service Commissioners and terms of office, as follows:

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"(a) The Georgia Public Service Commission shall consist of five members to be elected as provided in this Code section. The members in office on January 1, 2022, and any member appointed or elected to fill a vacancy in such membership prior to the expiration of a term of office shall continue to serve out their respective terms of office. As terms of office expire, new members Members elected to the commission shall be required to be residents of one of five Public Service Commission Districts as hereafter provided, but each member of the commission shall be elected state wide by the qualified voters of this state who are entitled to vote for members of the General Assembly. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the election shall be held under the same rules and regulations as apply to the election of Governor. The Commissioners, who shall give their entire time to the duties of their offices,. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, the Commissioners shall be elected at the general election next preceding the expiration of the terms of office of the respective incumbents, and. Their their terms of office shall be six years and shall expire on December 31."
"(d)(1) Those members of the commission elected at the 2020 general election, and any person appointed to fill a vacancy in such office, and those members of the commission serving in seats that were scheduled to be filled in either the 2022 or 2024 general election, shall serve the terms provided for in Code Section 46-2-1.1 and until their successors are elected and qualified. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, successors to such members shall be elected as provided for in Code Section 46-2-1.1 and shall serve the terms to which they were elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. The first members of the commission elected under this Code section shall be elected thereto on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2024, from Public Service Commission Districts 3 and 5, shall take office on the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of six years and until the election and qualification of their respective successors. Those members of the commission elected thereto on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2026, from Public Service Commission Districts 1 and 4 shall take office on the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for terms of office of six years and until the election and qualification of their respective successors. The member of the commission elected thereto on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2022, from Public Service Commission District 2 shall take office on the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for a term of office of six years and until the election and qualification of his or her respective successor. (2) Except as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, all All future successors to members of the commission whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office on the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of six years."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"46-2-1.1. (a) The provisions of this Code section are intended to address the situation created as a result of elections for Public Service Commission Districts 2, 3, and 5 not being conducted in 2022 or 2024 pursuant to an injunction issued in Rose v. Raffensperger, 619 F. Supp. 3d 1241 (N.D. Ga., 2022), and is further intended to preserve the state's interest in ensuring that members of the commission are elected in staggered elections and serve staggered terms. (b) Those members of the commission in office on January 1, 2024, as well as any person appointed to fill a vacancy in such office, shall serve the term provided for in this Code section and until their successors are elected and qualified as provided for in this subsection:
(1) A state-wide general election for Public Service Commission District 1 shall be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 2028. The commissioner elected at such election shall serve a six-year term beginning on January 1, 2029, and ending on December 31, 2034; (2) A state-wide special election for Public Service Commission District 2 shall be held on the same day as the 2025 municipal general election, the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 2025. The commissioner elected at such election shall serve a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2030; (3) A state-wide special election for Public Service Commission District 3 shall be held on the same day as the 2025 municipal general election, the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 2025. The commissioner elected at such election shall serve a one-year term beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026; (4) A state-wide general election for Public Service Commission District 4 shall be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 2028. The commissioner elected at such election shall serve a six-year term beginning on January 1, 2029, and ending on December 31, 2034; and (5) A state-wide general election for Public Service Commission District 5 shall be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 2026. The commissioner elected at such election shall serve a six-year term beginning on January 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2032. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary on the timing of special primary elections, for the Public Service Commission District 2 and 3 special elections provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, a special primary shall be held on the third Tuesday in June, 2025. The period during which a candidate may qualify to run for the special primary and special election for Public Service Commission Districts 2 and 3 shall be held on the eleventh week prior to the date of such special primary election and shall remain open for a period of two and one-half days. (d) Unless otherwise provided for in this Code section, the special primary elections, special elections, and general elections provided for in this Code section shall be held and conducted in all respects in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21, the 'Georgia Election Code.'

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(e) Successors to the commission elected pursuant to this Code section shall be elected pursuant to Code Section 46-2-1."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Leverett of the 123rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1312.

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

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings E Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens N Holcomb
Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard E Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden
Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor N Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

N Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 93, nays 66.
The motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 1149. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Sainz of the 180th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to require local constitutional officers to annually report audits of discretionary funds to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 1046. By Representatives Clark of the 100th, Jones of the 47th, Powell of the 33rd, Barrett of the 24th, Mathiak of the 74th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-72, Code Section 31-6-2, and Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the sale, distribution, or possession of dangerous drugs, definitions relative to state health planning and development, and home health agencies, respectively, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to repeal the prohibition on delegating to advanced practice registered nurses the authority to sign death certificates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1223. By Representatives Leverett of the 123rd, Petrea of the 166th, Prince of the 132nd, Jackson of the 128th and Adesanya of the 43rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the 'Georgia Soil Amendment Act of 1976,' so as to provide for a new prohibited act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 373. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Halpern of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-10A-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy, so as to provide for the issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for marriage and family therapists; to provide a definition; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions relative to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to revise a definition; to change certain education requirements for licensure as a professional counselor or associate professional counselor; to provide for the issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for marriage and family therapists; to provide a definition; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions relative to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, is amended by revising paragraph (20) of Code Section 43-10A-3, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(20) 'Supervisor' means a person who meets the licensure and other requirements established by the standards committee for that specialty which is being supervised and who is either licensed under this article or is a psychiatrist or a psychologist."

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SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 43-10A-11, relating to requirements for licensure as an associate professional counselor or professional counselor, as follows:
"43-10A-11. (a) The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in professional counseling are as follows:
(1) For licensure as an associate professional counselor: (A) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 90 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and (B) Registration with the board of an acceptable contract for obtaining the postdegree experience under direction and supervision that is required for licensure as a professional counselor.
(2) For licensure as a professional counselor: (A)(i) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 90 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and (ii)(B) Two years of post-degree experience under direction and supervision in a work setting acceptable to the board; or (B) A doctoral degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content and requires at least one year of supervised internship in a work setting acceptable to the board.
(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this Code section, work settings acceptable to the board may include, but are not limited to, educational, rehabilitation, career development, mental health, or community organizations. (c) Only a person licensed as an associate professional counselor may use the title 'associate professional counselor' or 'licensed associate professional counselor.' Associate professional counselors shall practice professional counseling only under direction and supervision and only for a period not to exceed five years while obtaining the post-degree experience required for licensure as a professional counselor."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 43-10A-13, relating to requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the board shall issue an expedited license by endorsement to any individual seeking licensure as a marriage and family therapist who:
(A) Completes an application for licensure and pays all applicable fees; (B) Holds a current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice as a marriage and family therapist issued by another state;

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(C) Is in good standing in such other state and is not the subject of an investigation or a disciplinary proceeding being conducted by a professional licensing board in such other state; (D) Does not have a disqualifying criminal record; and (E) Has been verified to have a lawful presence in the United States pursuant to Code Section 50-36-1. (2) An expedited license by endorsement provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be issued no later than 30 days from the date of receipt of an application and information and documents that show that all of the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection have been met. Such application for an expedited license by endorsement shall only require such information and documentation necessary to verify that the applicant meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) This subsection shall not be used to grant an expedited license by endorsement to an associate marriage and family therapist. (4) For purposes of this subsection, the term 'another state' or 'other state' means a state of the United States other than this state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch
Paris

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 433. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Tillery of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for nonprofit corporations, so as to enact the "Donor Intent Protection Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to prohibit charitable organizations from violating the terms of charitable contributions made with donor imposed restrictions, subject to exceptions; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for a limitations period; to provide for venue; to provide for remedies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for nonprofit corporations, so as to enact the "Donor Intent Protection Act"; to provide for definitions; to prohibit charitable organizations and charitable trusts from violating the terms of charitable contributions made with donor imposed restrictions, subject to exceptions; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for a limitations period; to provide for venue; to provide for remedies; to provide for related

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matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for nonprofit corporations, is amended by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 8
14-3-190. This part shall be known and may be cited as the 'Donor Intent Protection Act.'
14-3-191. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Charitable organization' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 14-3-140, provided that such organization is recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. (2) 'Charitable trust' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 53-12170. (3) 'Donor' means an individual or entity who has made a contribution of property or money to either an existing endowment fund a new endowment fund of a charitable organization or of a charitable trust pursuant to the terms of an endowment agreement that may include donor imposed restrictions or conditions governing the use of the contribution. (4) 'Donor imposed restriction' means a provision of an endowment agreement that specifies obligations of the charitable organization or of the charitable trust regarding the management or use of the contribution made by the donor. (5) 'Endowment agreement' means a written agreement between a charitable organization and a donor or of a charitable trust and a donor regarding the contribution made by the donor and accepted by the charitable organization or the charitable trust which may include donor imposed restrictions or other conditions governing the use of the contribution. (6) 'Endowment fund' means an institutional fund, including any aggregate institutional fund or part thereof, that under the terms of a gift instrument is not wholly expendable by the institution on a current basis; provided, however, that such term does not include assets that an institution designates as an endowment fund for its own use. (7) 'Gift instrument' means a record, including an institutional solicitation, under which property is granted to, transferred to, or held by an institution as an institutional fund. (8) 'Lineal descendants' means a donor's children, grandchildren, or greatgrandchildren.

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14-3-192. (a) Except as required or authorized by federal or state law or a valid court order, a charitable organization or a charitable trust that accepts a contribution of property or money pursuant to an endowment agreement containing a donor imposed restriction shall not violate the terms of such restriction without potential penalty. (b) If a charitable organization or a charitable trust violates a donor imposed restriction contained in an endowment agreement, the donor, that donor's lineal descendants, or the donor's legal representative may bring a civil action within four years after discovery of a breach of the endowment agreement. Such civil action may be filed in the county where a charitable organization or a charitable trust named as a party has its principal office or principal place of carrying out its charitable purpose. Such civil action may be filed regardless of whether the endowment agreement expressly reserves a right to sue or enforce, and it shall not seek a judgment awarding damages to the plaintiff. In the event no legal representative was named by the donor, the donor's lineal descendants may bring a civil action. (c) A charitable organization or a charitable trust may obtain a judicial declaration of rights as to the terms of an endowment agreement, including any donor imposed restrictions, and the actions the agreement contemplates, including but not limited to the interpretation, performance, and enforcement of the agreement and determination of its validity. A charitable organization or a charitable trust may do so by bringing a civil action and shall seek such declaration in any suit brought against it under this part. (d) If the court determines, in an action brought pursuant to this part, that a charitable organization or a charitable trust violated a donor imposed restriction, the court shall be authorized to order one or more remedies consistent with the charitable purposes expressed in the endowment agreement; provided, however, that the court shall not be authorized to order the return of the contribution to the donor, the donor's lineal descendants, or the donor's legal representative or estate."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective July 1, 2024, and shall apply to any endowment agreement entered into on or after such date.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

N Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye N Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson E Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 374. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Strickland of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th, Halpern of the 39th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Act of 2021," so as to change provisions relating to land surveyor interns and professional land surveyors; to provide for educational requirements; to provide for apprenticeships; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 31 and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to soil classifiers and professional land surveyors; to change the necessary experience requirements to qualify as a soil classifier to conduct soil investigations and prepare soil reports for an on-site sewage management system; to revise the definition of "soil classifier"; to provide for educational, experience, and examination requirements for licensure as a professional land surveyor; to change and provide certain provisions related to the issuance of land surveyor intern certificates; to conform a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 31-3-5, relating to functions of county boards of health, as follows:
"(d)(1) Any person may register with the department to conduct soil investigations and prepare soil reports of a site within the state for an on-site sewage management system who meets any one of the following criteria:
(A) Qualifies as a soil classifier as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of this subsection; (B) Holds a valid certificate of registration as a professional engineer issued pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 43 and is practicing within his or her area of engineering competency; (C) Holds a valid certificate of registration as a registered geologist issued pursuant to Chapter 19 of Title 43 and is practicing within his or her area of geologic competency; or (D) Is a soil and water conservation technician as defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) Upon the submission of an evaluation of the suitability of a site within the state for an on-site sewage management system by such a person who is registered with the department, the county board of health shall be required to accept the evaluation unless such evaluation is found by the county board of health to be deficient or questionable. If the county board of health finds such evaluation to be deficient or questionable, the board shall, within three working days of making such finding, issue a written determination stating all deficiencies and all measures needed to correct the deficiencies. A copy of this determination shall be provided to the state director of environmental health.

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(3) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Soil and water conservation technician' means a person employed as a soil and water conservation technician by a soil and water conservation district provided for in Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 2. (B) 'Soil classifier' means a person who: (i) Holds at least a bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in soil science or a related field of science. This degree shall include 30 semester credit hours or equivalent quarter credit hours in the biological, physical, chemical, and earth sciences with a minimum of 15 semester credit hours or equivalent quarter hours in soil science courses meeting the following distribution: (I) A minimum of one course in soil classification, morphology, genesis, and mapping; and (II) The remaining soil science credits must shall be in at least three of the following eight categories: introductory soil science; soil fertility; soil microbiology; soil chemistry; soil physics; soil management, soils and land use, or soils and the environment; soil mineralogy; or a three credit maximum in independent study, geology, or hydrology; and (ii) Has at least four years of verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time experience. Two years of such experience, as determined by the department's soil classifiers advisory committee, shall have been obtained after meeting all the educational requirements of division (i) of this subparagraph under the supervision of a soil classifier who has met the education and experience requirements provided in this subparagraph. Such experience must be obtained after meeting all educational requirements defined in this subparagraph and must shall have been spent actively mapping, identifying, and classifying soil features and interpreting the influence of soil features on soil uses, including, but not limited to, conducting soil investigations for determining the suitability of sites for on-site sewage management systems as approved by the department's soil classifiers advisory committee. The remaining two years of such experience, as determined by the department's soil classifiers advisory committee, shall have occurred prior to, during, or after meeting all the educational requirements of division (i) of this subparagraph and shall have included the utilization of soil science concepts and techniques in mapping, identifying, and classifying soil features and interpreting the influence of soil features on soil uses, including, but not limited to, conducting soil investigations for determining the suitability of sites for on-site sewage management systems as approved by the department's soil classifiers advisory committee; and (iii) Has successfully passed a written examination pertaining to site investigations for on-site sewage management systems administered or approved by the department."

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SECTION 2. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-15-2, relating to definitions relative to professional engineers and land surveyors, as follows:
"(2) 'Certificate' means any certificate issued under Code Section 43-15-8 or 43-15-12 45-15-13."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 43-15-12, relating to surveyor intern certificate and eligibility, and designating said Code section as reserved.
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 43-15-13, relating to professional land surveyor license and eligibility, and enacting a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-15-13. (a) To be eligible for licensure as a professional land surveyor, an applicant shall:
(1) Complete the education and training requirements of subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of this paragraph as follows:
(A)(i)(I) Earn a bachelor's degree in a curriculum approved by the board. Such applicant shall complete a minimum of 18 semester hours in land surveying subjects acceptable to the board as a part of or separate from such degree; or (II) Hold a certificate of registration as a professional engineer issued pursuant to chapter; and (ii) Acquire not less than three years of combined office and field experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board; (B)(i) Earn an associate's degree in a curriculum approved by the board. Such applicant shall complete a minimum of 18 semester hours in land surveying subjects acceptable to the board as a part of or separate from such degree; and (ii) Acquire not less than five years of combined office and field experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board; or (C)(i) Earn a high school diploma or its equivalent. Such applicant shall complete a minimum of 18 semester hours in land surveying subjects acceptable to the board; and (ii) Acquire not less than eight years of combined office and field experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board; and (2)(A) Pass each of the following board approved examinations: (i) The fundamentals of surveying examination; (ii) The principles and practices of land surveying examination; and (iii) The laws and history of land surveying in Georgia examination. (B) The examinations listed in divisions (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be taken after completion of the education requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection; provided, however, that the examination in division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be taken and passed before the examination

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in division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is taken, and the examination listed in division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be taken and passed before the examination in division (iii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is taken. (b) The board may issue a land surveyor intern certificate to an applicant who has: (1) Completed the education requirements set forth in division (a)(1)(A)(i), (a)(1)(B)(i), or (a)(1)(C)(i) of this Code section; (2) Passed the board approved fundamentals of surveying examination as required under division (a)(2)(A)(i) of this Code section; and (3) Completed such additional requirements as may be required by the board through rules and regulations."
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 31 and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to soil classifiers and professional land surveyors; to change the necessary experience requirements to qualify as a soil classifier to conduct soil investigations and prepare soil reports for an on-site sewage management system; to revise the definition of "soil classifier"; to provide for educational, experience, and examination requirements for licensure as a professional land surveyor; to change and provide certain provisions related to the issuance of land surveyor intern certificates; to conform a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 31-3-5, relating to functions of county boards of health, as follows:
"(d)(1) Any person may register with the department to conduct soil investigations and prepare soil reports of a site within the state for an on-site sewage management system who meets any one of the following criteria:
(A) Qualifies as a soil classifier as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of this subsection; (B) Holds a valid certificate of registration as a professional engineer issued pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 43 and is practicing within his or her area of engineering competency;

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(C) Holds a valid certificate of registration as a registered geologist issued pursuant to Chapter 19 of Title 43 and is practicing within his or her area of geologic competency; or (D) Is a soil and water conservation technician as defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) Upon the submission of an evaluation of the suitability of a site within the state for an on-site sewage management system by such a person who is registered with the department, the county board of health shall be required to accept the evaluation unless such evaluation is found by the county board of health to be deficient or questionable. If the county board of health finds such evaluation to be deficient or questionable, the board shall, within three working days of making such finding, issue a written determination stating all deficiencies and all measures needed to correct the deficiencies. A copy of this determination shall be provided to the state director of environmental health. (3) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Soil and water conservation technician' means a person employed as a soil and water conservation technician by a soil and water conservation district provided for in Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 2. (B) 'Soil classifier' means a person who:
(i) Holds at least a bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in soil science or a related field of science. This degree shall include 30 semester credit hours or equivalent quarter credit hours in the biological, physical, chemical, and earth sciences with a minimum of 15 semester credit hours or equivalent quarter hours in soil science courses meeting the following distribution:
(I) A minimum of one course in soil classification, morphology, genesis, and mapping; and (II) The remaining soil science credits must shall be in at least three of the following eight categories: introductory soil science; soil fertility; soil microbiology; soil chemistry; soil physics; soil management, soils and land use, or soils and the environment; soil mineralogy; or a three credit maximum in independent study, geology, or hydrology; and (ii) Has at least four years of verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time experience. Two years of such experience, as determined by the department's soil classifiers advisory committee, shall have been obtained after meeting all the educational requirements of division (i) of this subparagraph under the supervision of a soil classifier who has met the education and experience requirements provided in this subparagraph. Such experience must be obtained after meeting all educational requirements defined in this subparagraph and must shall have been spent actively mapping, identifying, and classifying soil features and interpreting the influence of soil features on soil uses, including, but not limited to, conducting soil investigations for determining the suitability of sites for on-site sewage management systems as approved by the department's soil classifiers advisory committee. The remaining

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two years of such experience, as determined by the department's soil classifiers advisory committee, shall have occurred prior to, during, or after meeting all the educational requirements of division (i) of this subparagraph and shall have included the utilization of soil science concepts and techniques in mapping, identifying, and classifying soil features and interpreting the influence of soil features on soil uses, including, but not limited to, conducting soil investigations for determining the suitability of sites for on-site sewage management systems as approved by the department's soil classifiers advisory committee; and (iii) Has successfully passed a written examination pertaining to site investigations for on-site sewage management systems administered or approved by the department."
SECTION 2. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-15-2, relating to definitions relative to professional engineers and land surveyors, as follows:
"(2) 'Certificate' means any certificate issued under Code Section 43-15-8 or 43-15-12 45-15-13."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 43-15-12, relating to surveyor intern certificate and eligibility, and designating said Code section as reserved.
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 43-15-13, relating to professional land surveyor license and eligibility, and enacting a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-15-13. (a) To be eligible for licensure as a professional land surveyor, an applicant shall:
(1) Complete the education and training requirements of subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of this paragraph as follows:
(A)(i) Earn a bachelor's degree in a curriculum approved by the board. Such applicant shall complete a minimum of 18 semester hours in land surveying subjects acceptable to the board as a part of or separate from such degree; and (ii) Acquire not less than three years of combined office and field experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board; (B)(i) Earn an associate's degree in a curriculum approved by the board. Such applicant shall complete a minimum of 18 semester hours in land surveying subjects acceptable to the board as a part of or separate from such degree; and (ii) Acquire not less than five years of combined office and field experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board; or (C)(i) Earn a high school diploma or its equivalent. Such applicant shall complete a minimum of 18 semester hours in land surveying subjects acceptable to the board; and

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(ii) Acquire not less than eight years of combined office and field experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board; and (2)(A) Pass each of the following board approved examinations: (i) The fundamentals of surveying examination; (ii) The principles and practices of land surveying examination; and (iii) The laws and history of land surveying in Georgia examination. (B) The examinations listed in divisions (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be taken after completion of the education requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection; provided, however, that the examination in division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be taken and passed before the examination in division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is taken, and the examination listed in division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be taken and passed before the examination in division (iii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is taken. (b) The board may issue a land surveyor intern certificate to an applicant who has: (1) Completed the education requirements set forth in division (a)(1)(A)(i), (a)(1)(B)(i), or (a)(1)(C)(i) of this Code section; (2) Passed the board approved fundamentals of surveying examination as required under division (a)(2)(A)(i) of this Code section; and (3) Completed such additional requirements as may be required by the board through rules and regulations."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger N Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon N Bonner

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis
DeLoach E Dempsey N Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration

N Henderson Y Hilton N Hitchens E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong N Horner Y Houston N Howard E Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse

N Mathiak N Mathis N McClain E McCollum N McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal E Neal Y New
Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver

N Sampson N Schofield N Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper N Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M N Smith, T.P. N Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson N Stoner N Tarvin E Taylor, D N Taylor, R

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N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough N Byrd N Cameron N Camp Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L N Cannon, C N Cannon, P N Carpenter
Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J N Collins

Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S N Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines N Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

N Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden N Lupton N Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson N Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor E Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 139 N Vance E Wade N Washburn N Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis N Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 59, nays 96.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Jasperse of the 11th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to SB 374.

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

N Adesanya N Adeyina N Alexander Y Anderson N Anulewicz N Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger
Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton N Bazemore N Bell N Bennett N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox N Crawford Y Crowe N Cummings Y Daniel N Davis
DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier

N Henderson Y Hilton N Hitchens E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard E Huddleston N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse N Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley
Kendrick N Kennard

Y Mathiak N Mathis N McClain E McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks N Miller N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore N Mughal E Neal Y New
Newton N Okoye N Olaleye N Oliver N Panitch N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea

N Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh N Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson N Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, M Y Townsend N Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade

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Y Campbell, J N Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J N Collins

N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott N Lumsden N Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Pirkle Powell
N Prince N Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor E Roberts N Romman
Sainz

N Washburn N Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson N Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 82, nays 68.

The motion prevailed.

SB 505. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th, Watson of the 1st, Dolezal of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to revise provisions relating to required publication by hospital of certain financial documents on its website; to provide for uniform reporting requirements; to require hospitals to annually provide the Uniform Resource Locator for the webpage containing the financial documents; to provide for increased penalties for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to revise provisions relating to required publication by hospital of certain financial documents on its website; to provide for uniform reporting requirements; to require hospitals to annually provide the Uniform Resource Locator for the webpage containing the financial documents; to provide for increased penalties for noncompliance; to revise provisions relating to appointments to fill vacancies on boards for hospital authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, is amended by revising Code Section 31-7-22, relating to required publication by hospital of certain documentation on website, updating, penalty for noncompliance, enforcement, and individual criminal penalty, as follows:
"31-7-22. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'hospital' means a nonprofit hospital, a hospital owned or operated by a hospital authority, or a nonprofit corporation formed, created, or operated by or on behalf of a hospital authority. (b) Each Beginning October 1, 2019, each hospital in this state shall be required to post and maintain a link in a prominent location on the main page of its website to the most recent version of each of the following documents in the format and manner established by the department pursuant to subsection (d.1) of this Code section:
(1) Federal related disclosures: (A) Copies of audited financial statements that are general purpose financial statements, which express the unqualified opinion of an independent certified public accounting firm for the most recently completed fiscal year for the hospital; each of its affiliates, except those affiliates that were inactive or that had an immaterial amount of total assets; and the hospital's parent corporation that include the following: (i) A PDF version of all audited financial statements; (ii) A note in the hospital's audited financial statements that identifies individual amounts for such hospital's gross patient revenue, allowances, charity care, and net patient revenue; (iii) Audited consolidated financial statements for hospitals with subsidiaries and consolidating financial statements that at a minimum contain a balance sheet and statement of operations and that provide a breakout of the hospital's and each subsidiary's numbers with a report from independent accountants on other financial information; and (iv) Audited consolidated financial statements for the hospital's parent corporation and consolidating financial statements that at a minimum contain a balance sheet and statement of operations and that provide a breakout of the hospital's and each affiliate's numbers with a report from independent accountants on other financial information; and (B) A copy Copy of audited Internal Revenue Service Form 990, including Schedule H for hospitals and other applicable attachments; provided, however, that for any hospital not required to file IRS Form 990, the department shall establish and provide a form that collects the same information as is contained in Internal Revenue Service Form 990, including Schedule H for hospitals, as applicable; and
(2) Georgia supplemental disclosures: (A) The Copy of the hospital's completed annual hospital questionnaire, as required by the department;

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(B) The community benefit report prepared pursuant to Code Section 31-7-90.1, if applicable; (C) The disproportionate share hospital survey, if applicable; (D) Listing of all real property holdings of the hospital, including the location and size, parcel ID number, purchase price, current use, and any improvements made to such property; (E) Listing of any ownership or interest the nonprofit hospital has in any joint venture, partnership, subsidiary holding company, or captive insurance company; where any such entity is domiciled; and the value of any such ownership or interest; (F) Listing of any bonded indebtedness, outstanding loans, and bond defaults, whether or not in forbearance; and any bond disclosure sites of the hospital; (G) A report that identifies by purpose, the ending fund balances of the net assets of the hospital and each affiliate as of the close of the most recently completed fiscal year, distinguishing between donor permanently restricted, donor temporarily restricted, board restricted and unrestricted fund balances. The hospital's interest in its foundation shall be deducted from the foundation's total fund balance; (H) All Copy of all going concern statements regarding the hospital; (I) The most recent legal chart of corporate structure, including the hospital, each of its affiliates and subsidiaries, and its parent corporation, duly dated; (J) A report Report listing the salaries and fringe benefits for the ten highest paid administrative positions in the hospital. Each position shall be identified by its complete, unabbreviated title. Fringe benefits shall include all forms of compensation, whether actual or deferred, made to or on behalf of the employee, whether full or part-time; (K) Evidence of accreditation by accrediting bodies, including, but not limited to, the Joint Commission and DNV; and (L) The Copy of the hospital's policies regarding the provision of charity care and reduced cost services to the indigent, excluding medical assistance recipients, and its debt collection practices. (c) Each hospital in this state shall annually update the documents in the links posted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section on no later than July 1 of each year or more frequently at its discretion. Noncurrent documents shall remain posted and accessible on the hospital's website indefinitely. (d) All documents listed in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, as applicable. (d.1) No later than December 31, 2024, the department shall establish a uniform template and criteria for reporting the documents required to be posted pursuant to this Code section. No later than July 1, 2025, all hospitals shall implement and utilize such uniform template and reporting criteria. (e) Each hospital in this state shall annually provide to the department the Uniform Resource Locator to the link required pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section no later than August 1 each year. The department shall also post a and maintain an updated link in a prominent location on its website to the documents listed in subsection (b) of

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this Code section for containing the Uniform Resource Locator for each hospital in this state as provided by each such hospital pursuant to this subsection. (f) Any hospital that fails to post the documents required pursuant to subsection (b) comply with any provision of this Code section within 30 days of the dates required in this Code section shall be suspended from receiving any state funds or any donations pursuant to Code Section 48-7-29.20 funds administered by the state; provided, however, that the department shall provide a hospital 30 days' notice of any deficiency and opportunity to correct such deficiency prior to any suspension of funds pursuant to this subsection. (g) The department shall have jurisdiction to enforce this Code section and to promulgate rules and regulations required to administer this Code section. (h) Any person who knowingly and willfully includes false, fictitious, or fraudulent information in any documents required to be posted pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to a violation of Code Section 16-10-20."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-7-72, relating to creation of county and municipal hospital authorities, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Appointments to fill vacancies on the board of any hospital authority activated on or after March 15, 1964, for either an unexpired or full term as fixed in the original resolution or ordinance creating the authority, shall be made as follows:
(1) The governing body of the area of operation shall submit a list of three eligible persons to the board of the hospital authority; and (2) The board at its next regular meeting shall either select one of the three persons named in such list or decline to select any of the persons named in the list. If the board declines to select any of the persons named on the list, it shall so notify the governing body; and (3) Upon receipt of notification that the board has declined to select any of the persons named in the governing body's list, the governing body shall submit a second list of three eligible persons, no one of whom was named on the first list, to the board of the hospital authority. The board at its next regular meeting after receipt of the second list shall select one of the three persons named in the second list."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper E Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese E Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor E Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 1053. By Representatives Barrett of the 24th, Williams of the 148th, Persinger of the 119th, Clark of the 100th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to prohibit governmental agencies from using central bank digital currency as payment and from participating in testing the use of such currency; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1183. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Stoner of the 40th and Mathiak of the 74th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems to provide certain information to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12 on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes whenever other health information is provided; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1335. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Rhodes of the 124th, Williams of the 148th, Gaines of the 120th and Washburn of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to revise staffing requirements for personal care homes, assisted living communities, and memory care centers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute as amended by the Senate to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 464. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Payne of the 54th, Still of the 48th, Echols of the 49th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to teachers and other school personnel, so as to establish the School Supplies for Teachers Program, subject to appropriation by the General

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Assembly and the availability of other funds for such purpose; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 450. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st and Jones II of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 5, 15, 44, and 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, courts, property, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to clarify that neither superior court nor a state court shall have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 5 over any nonappealable order of a probate court subject to such chapter; to provide for de novo proceeding with the right to a jury trial of certain probate court final judgments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 508. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for duties of the Administrative Office of the Courts relative to accessibility of certain personal information of state and federal judges, justices, and spouses thereof; to amend Code Section 36-32-40 of the O.C.GA., relating to creation of Council of Municipal Court Judges, membership and organization, purpose, expenses, contracts, assistance to council, and members not ineligible to hold office of judge, so as to require submission of certain information to the Council of Magistrate Court Judges; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 51. By Representatives Pirkle of the 169th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to authorize local boards of education to use vehicles other than school buses

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for the transport of all students to and from school and school related activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 185. By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Dempsey of the 13th, Hilton of the 48th, Wiedower of the 121st, Hatchett of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide for HOPE Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) grants; to provide for definitions; to provide for student eligibility; to provide for funding; to provide for policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, including requirements for program authorization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 461. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Momtahan of the 17th, Washburn of the 144th, Smith of the 138th and Crowe of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to require that the proceeds of local government regulatory fees be used to pay for regulatory activity and not general operations; to revise the list of professions which may be subject to such regulatory fees; to remove certain provisions authorizing calculation of regulatory fees for renovation and other construction projects; to provide for refunds in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 499. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Dempsey of the 13th, Smith of the 70th, Stephens of the 164th and Ballinger of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding alimony and child support, so as to authorize child support and insurance policies for disabled children who have reached the age of majority but lack the ability to otherwise support themselves independently; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
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Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 38th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 97 SB 132 SB 208 SB 212 SB 259 SB 324 SB 351 SB 384 SB 399
SB 402

'Georgia Cyber Command Act'; Georgia Cyber Command Division under the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; create (Substitute)(PS&HS-Collins-71st) Anavitarte-31st Agriculture; the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain nonresident aliens; prohibit (Substitute)(A&CA-Clark-100th) Beach-21st (Rules Committee Substitute LC 44 2848S) 'Georgia Development Impact Fee Act'; provide for fees for education (GAff-Jones-25th) Dolezal-27th Probate Court Judges; relating to elections; end activities and duties (GAff-Kelley-16th) Burns-23rd (Rules Committee Substitute LC 47 3067S) Superior Court of Banks County; move from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit (Substitute)(Judy-Erwin-32nd) Hatchett-50th State Printing and Documents; a victim centered address confidentiality program; provide (Substitute)(GAff-Gaines-120th) Jackson-41st (Rules Committee Substitute LC 48 1311S) "Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act of 2024"; enact (Substitute)(Ed-Hilton-48th) Anavitarte-31st (Rules Committee Substitute LC 49 1936S) Public Officers and Employees; development and administration of the State of Georgia as a Model Employer (GAME) Program; provide (I&L-Franklin-160th) Hickman-4th Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to enter into and amend existing agreements with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; encourage and state expectations (Substitute) (HEd-Dubnik-29th) Echols-49th Instruction Permits; restrictions upon the operation of Class C motor vehicles by Class D license holders with certain passengers in the vehicle; revise (Substitute)(MotV-Ridley-6th) Ginn-47th

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SB 449 SB 479
SB 497 SB 517 SR 189

Certified Nursing Aid; certain military medical personnel from an examination requirement; exempt (Substitute)(RegI-Blackmon-146th) Walker III-20th Secondary Metals Recyclers; applicability of the definition of the term "used, detached catalytic converters" to said article; provide (A&CA-Meeks-178th) Hatchett-50th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 39 4401S) Education; High-demand Career Initiatives Program as the High Demand Apprenticeship Program; redesignate (Substitute)(HEd-Hong-103rd) Hickman-4th Criminal Prosecutions; immunity from certain criminal prosecutions against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; provide (JudyNC-Seabaugh-34th) Robertson-29th General Assembly; development impact fees for educational purposes; provide -CA (GAff-Jones-25th) Dolezal-27th

Structured Rule

SB 344 SB 496

Sales and Use Taxes; firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; exempt (Substitute) (W&M-Camp-135th) Anavitarte-31st Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; provide (Substitute) (W&M-Buckner-137th) Burns-23rd

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 324. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Dugan of the 30th, Brass of the 28th and Jones II of the 22nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to provide for a victim centered address confidentiality program; to provide for application to such program; to provide for designation of confidential addresses; to provide for certification of program participants; to provide for

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renewal and cancellation of certifications; to provide for disclosures; to provide for real property records; to provide for training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to provide for counter petition limitations for the respondent in protective order proceedings; to provide for dating violence protective orders; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to provide for a victim centered address confidentiality program; to provide for application to such program; to provide for designation of confidential addresses; to provide for certification of program participants; to provide for renewal and cancellation of certifications; to provide for training; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 16-5-94, relating to restraining orders and protective orders, as follows:
"(d) The court may grant a protective order on a temporary or permanent basis or approve a consent agreement to bring about a cessation of conduct constituting stalking. The court shall not have the authority to issue or approve mutual protective orders unless the respondent has filed a verified petition as a counter petition pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section no later than three days, not including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, prior to the hearing. Orders or agreements may:
(1) Direct a party to refrain from such conduct; (2) Order a party to refrain from harassing or interfering with the other; (3) Award costs and attorney's fees to either party; and (4) Order either or all parties to receive appropriate psychiatric or psychological services as a further measure to prevent the recurrence of stalking."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-5-95, relating to offense of violating family violence order and penalty, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
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(1) 'Civil family violence order' means any temporary protective order or permanent protective order issued pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 19 or Chapter 13A of Title 19. (2) 'Criminal family violence order' means:
(A) Any order of pretrial release issued as a result of an arrest for an act of family violence; or (B) Any order for probation issued as a result of a conviction or plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or first offender to an act of family violence. (3) 'Dating violence' means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between persons through whom a current pregnancy has developed or who are currently, or within the last 12 months were, in a dating relationship: (A) Any felony; or (B) Commission of the offenses of simple battery, battery, simple assault, or stalking. (4) 'Dating violence order' means any temporary protective order or permanent protective order issued pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 19. (5) 'Family violence' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 19-131 means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between past or present spouses, persons who are parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or other persons living or formerly living in the same household: (A) Any felony; or (B) Commission of offenses of battery, simple battery, simple assault, assault, stalking, criminal damage to property, unlawful restraint, or criminal trespass. The term 'family violence' shall not be deemed to include reasonable discipline administered by a parent to a child in the form of corporal punishment, restraint, or detention. (b) A person commits the offense of violating a civil family violence order or dating violence order or criminal family violence order when such person knowingly and in a nonviolent manner violates the terms of such order issued against that person, which: (1) Excludes, evicts, or excludes and evicts the person from a residence or household; (2) Directs the person to stay away from a residence, workplace, or school; (3) Restrains the person from approaching within a specified distance of another person; or (4) Restricts the person from having any contact, direct or indirect, by telephone, pager, facsimile, e-mail email, or any other means of communication with another person, except as specified in such order."
SECTION 3. Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:

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"ARTICLE 8
50-18-150. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Confidential address' means a participant's residential address or other address or addresses that could be used to physically locate the participant, including a school attended by the participant or the participant's place of employment. (2) 'Designated address' means the publicly available address provided by a participant to the office. (3) 'Governmental entity' means:
(A) Every state department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, public corporation, and authority; (B) Every county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state; (C) Every department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, authority, or similar body of each such county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the state; and (D) Every city, county, regional, or other authority established pursuant to the laws of this state. (4) 'Office' means the office of the Secretary of State. (5) 'Participant' means an individual who is currently certified to participate in the program pursuant to this article. (6) 'Program' means the victim centered address confidentiality program established by this article. (7) 'Victim advocate' means an employee or volunteer of the office who serves victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking and who has completed training pursuant to Code Section 50-18-152 to assist individuals in completing applications for the program.
50-18-151. (a) There is created within the office of the Secretary of State a victim centered address confidentiality program. (b) An individual who is changing his or her residence and who is at least 18 years of age or an emancipated minor may apply to the program, with or without the assistance of a victim advocate, for certification as a participant by the office upon providing an affidavit affirming that the disclosure of his or her actual address or addresses will increase the risk that he or she will be threatened or physically harmed by another person or that he or she has been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. (c) In order to be certified as a participant in the program, an individual shall submit to the office an application containing:
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(2) A knowing and voluntary designation of the office as the individual's agent for the purposes of receiving mail and service of process; (3) The mailing address, telephone number, and email address, if applicable, at which the office may contact the individual; (4) An acknowledgment that the individual is requesting that his or her confidential address not be disclosed; (5) The signature of the individual, the name of the victim advocate who assisted the individual, if applicable, and the date the application was signed; (6) At the discretion of the office and for evaluation purposes, an option for the individual to select the type of offense the individual believes warrants the need for participation in the program. The office may not consider information provided or withheld pursuant to this paragraph as certifying the participant; and (7) A letter from a victim advocate or a provider, as that term is defined in Code Section 37-11-3, indicating that they have received services related to their victimization. (d) Upon receipt of an application in compliance with subsection (c) of this Code section, the office shall: (1) Certify the individual as a participant; (2) Issue the participant an address confidentiality card containing the name of and a unique identification number for the participant and the designated address of the participant; (3) Classify each eligible address listed in the application as a confidential address; (4) Provide the participant with information concerning the manner in which the participant may use the office as the agent of the participant for the purposes of receiving mail and service of process; and (5) Provide the participant with information regarding methods to protect a confidential address, including, but not limited to, information regarding the risks of disclosing the confidential address to other persons and the risks of using social media and other similar technologies, including geotagging photographs, and other information that the office determines would help the participant protect his or her confidential address. A participant shall update information provided in an application within 30 days after a change to that information has occurred by submitting a notice of change to the office on a form prescribed by the office. (e) A participant's certification shall be valid for four years. A participant who continues to be eligible for the program pursuant to this article may renew the certification of the participant. The renewal application shall be received by the office within 60 days prior to the end of the four-year certification period. The renewal application shall be on a form prescribed by the office and shall meet the requirements of this article. A renewal of certification of a participant shall not alter the unique identification number issued pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section. (f) The certification continuance application shall be on a form prescribed by the office, shall meet the requirements of this article, and shall inform the participant of his or her right to choose to continue or discontinue in the program.

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(g) An application submitted pursuant to this article and the information of a participant shall be confidential, shall not be a public record, shall be exempt from disclosure pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 or any similar law, and may only be disclosed as authorized pursuant to this article. (h) An offender who is required to register pursuant to Code Section 42-1-12 shall not be eligible to submit an application and shall not be certified as a participant. (i) A confidential address shall not be a public record and shall be exempt from disclosure pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 or any similar law, except as otherwise provided in this article. (j) A participant may withdraw from the program at any time by providing written notice of such withdrawal to the office. (k) No individual shall apply for certification as a participant with the intent of avoiding prosecution or a lawful court order. (l) The office shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this article.
50-18-152. (a) The office shall develop and offer a training program for victim advocates to obtain certification pursuant to this article. The training program shall, at a minimum, include:
(1) Exhaustive information regarding the program; (2) Methods for assisting applicants with completing application forms; (3) Criteria for determining program eligibility; (4) Information to be provided to participants pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 50-18-151; and (5) Instruction on how to submit completed applications and supporting documents to the office. (b) The office shall certify a person applying for certification as a victim advocate pursuant to this article if that person has completed the training program pursuant to this Code section. The office shall make available on its website contact information for the organizations that have certified victim advocates. (c) There shall be no fee or charge to any participant for any services provided by a victim advocate pursuant to this article.
50-18-153. (a) Upon a participant providing a copy of his or her address confidentiality card to a governmental entity and requesting that such governmental entity only use his or her designated address, the governmental entity shall only use the participant's designated address. (b) If a participant's employer, or a school or institution of higher education attended by the participant, is not a governmental entity, the participant may request that the employer, school, or institution of higher education use the designated address as the participant's address. (c) A utility owned by a governmental entity shall not release any confidential address.

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(d) A participant may also use the designated address as the participant's work address. (e) The office on each day that it is open for business shall place all first-class, registered, or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery received on behalf of a participant into an envelope or package and mail such envelope or package to the participant at his or her confidential address. The office may contract with the United States Postal Service for special rates for any mail forwarded pursuant to this subsection. Service by mail pursuant to this subsection of court papers, other than service of process, shall be deemed complete three business days after the office forwards the mail to the participant. (f) If a person intends to serve process on a participant and makes an inquiry with the office to determine if the individual is a participant, the office shall only confirm that the individual is a participant and, except as otherwise allowed pursuant to this article, shall not disclose further information regarding the participant. If process has been forwarded to a participant pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the office shall disclose the date of mailing to the person attempting to serve the participant.
50-18-154. (a) The office may, after providing at least 30 days prior written notice to a participant, cancel the certification of a participant in any of the following circumstances:
(1) The participant's legal name or contact information changes, unless the participant provides the office with prior written notice of such change; (2) Mail forwarded by the office to the participant's confidential address is returned as undeliverable by the United States Postal Service for 60 or more days; (3) The participant is no longer eligible for the program; (4) The participant requests to withdraw from the program pursuant to Code Section 50-18-151; (5) The participant files a notarized request for cancellation on a form prescribed by the office; or (6) The participant fails to file a renewal application pursuant to Code Section 50-18151. (b) The office shall cancel a participant's certification if the participant's renewal application or application for continuance contains false information.
50-18-155. (a) If a participant notifies a governmental entity in writing, on a form prescribed by the office, that he or she is a participant, such entity shall not knowingly disclose the participant's confidential address, unless:
(1) The confidential address is subject to sharing or dissemination pursuant to court order; (2) The confidential address is subject to sharing or dissemination in connection with an active investigation or inspection of a potential health code, building code, fire code, or local ordinance violation allegedly committed by the participant;

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(3) The confidential address is needed to provide public assistance or other government services to a participant, or to allocate financial responsibility for such assistance or services; (4) The confidential address is necessary to perform a governmental entity's health, safety, or welfare functions, including the provision of emergency 9-1-1 services, the assessment and investigation of child or vulnerable adult abuse or neglect, or the assessment or inspection of services or locations for compliance with health and safety standards; (5) The confidential address is necessary to aid an active law enforcement investigation of the participant upon verification that the disclosure will aid the law enforcement agency in responding to an emergency situation or a criminal complaint or conducting an investigation; or (6) The person to whom the confidential address is disclosed also resides, is employed at, or goes to school at the confidential address. (b) Except as may be otherwise provided by law, a confidential address disclosed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may be used only for the purposes authorized in this Code section and may not be further disclosed to any other person or governmental entity. Governmental entities receiving or sharing a confidential address pursuant to this Code section shall establish procedures to protect the confidential address from further disclosure. (c) When a participant presents his or her designated address to any person, such designated address shall be accepted as the address of the participant. The person shall not require the participant to submit any other address either as a substitute address or in addition to the designated address, or as a condition of receiving a service or benefit, unless the service or benefit would be impossible to provide without knowledge of the participant's confidential address."
SECTION 4. (a) Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall be effective July 1, 2024. (b) Section 3 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2026.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to provide for counter petition limitations for the respondent in protective order proceedings; to provide for dating violence protective orders; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,

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relating to state printing and documents, so as to provide for a victim centered address confidentiality program; to provide for application to such program; to provide for designation of confidential addresses; to provide for certification of program participants; to provide for renewal and cancellation of certifications; to provide for training; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 16-5-94, relating to restraining orders and protective orders, as follows:
"(d) The court may grant a protective order on a temporary or permanent basis or approve a consent agreement to bring about a cessation of conduct constituting stalking. The court shall not have the authority to issue or approve mutual protective orders unless the respondent has filed a verified petition as a counter petition pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section no later than three days, not including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, prior to the hearing. Orders or agreements may:
(1) Direct a party to refrain from such conduct; (2) Order a party to refrain from harassing or interfering with the other; (3) Award costs and attorney's fees to either party; and (4) Order either or all parties to receive appropriate psychiatric or psychological services as a further measure to prevent the recurrence of stalking."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-5-95, relating to offense of violating family violence order and penalty, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Civil family violence order' means any temporary protective order or permanent protective order issued pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 19 or Chapter 13A of Title 19. (2) 'Criminal family violence order' means: (A) Any order of pretrial release issued as a result of an arrest for an act of family violence; or (B) Any order for probation issued as a result of a conviction or plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or first offender to an act of family violence. (3) 'Dating violence' means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between persons through whom a current pregnancy has developed or who are currently, or within the last 12 months were, in a dating relationship as defined in paragraph (1) of Code Section 19-13A-1: (A) Any felony; or

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(B) Commission of the offenses of simple battery, battery, simple assault, or stalking. (4) 'Dating violence order' means any temporary protective order or permanent protective order issued pursuant to Chapter 13A of Title 19. (5) 'Family violence' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 19-131 means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between past or present spouses, persons who are parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or other persons living or formerly living in the same household:
(A) Any felony; or (B) Commission of offenses of battery, simple battery, simple assault, assault, stalking, criminal damage to property, unlawful restraint, or criminal trespass. The term 'family violence' shall not be deemed to include reasonable discipline administered by a parent to a child in the form of corporal punishment, restraint, or detention. (b) A person commits the offense of violating a civil family violence order or dating violence order or criminal family violence order when such person knowingly and in a nonviolent manner violates the terms of such order issued against that person, which: (1) Excludes, evicts, or excludes and evicts the person from a residence or household; (2) Directs the person to stay away from a residence, workplace, or school; (3) Restrains the person from approaching within a specified distance of another person; or (4) Restricts the person from having any contact, direct or indirect, by telephone, pager, facsimile, e-mail email, or any other means of communication with another person, except as specified in such order."
SECTION 3. Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 8
50-18-150. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Confidential address' means a participant's residential address or other address or addresses that could be used to physically locate the participant, including a school attended by the participant or the participant's place of employment. (2) 'Designated address' means the publicly available address provided by a participant to the office. (3) 'Governmental entity' means:
(A) Every state department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, public corporation, and authority; (B) Every county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state;

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(C) Every department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, authority, or similar body of each such county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the state; and (D) Every city, county, regional, or other authority established pursuant to the laws of this state. (4) 'Office' means the office of the Secretary of State. (5) 'Participant' means an individual who is currently certified to participate in the program pursuant to this article. (6) 'Program' means the victim centered address confidentiality program established by this article. (7) 'Victim advocate' means an employee or volunteer of the office who serves victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking and who has completed training pursuant to Code Section 50-18-152 to assist individuals in completing applications for the program.
50-18-151. (a) There is created within the office of the Secretary of State a victim centered address confidentiality program. (b) An individual who is changing his or her residence and who is at least 18 years of age or an emancipated minor may apply to the program, with or without the assistance of a victim advocate, for certification as a participant by the office upon providing an affidavit affirming that the disclosure of his or her actual address or addresses will increase the risk that he or she will be threatened or physically harmed by another person or that he or she has been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. (c) In order to be certified as a participant in the program, an individual shall submit to the office an application containing:
(1) The full legal name and date of birth of the individual; (2) A knowing and voluntary designation of the office as the individual's agent for the purposes of receiving mail and service of process; (3) The mailing address, telephone number, and email address, if applicable, at which the office may contact the individual; (4) An acknowledgment that the individual is requesting that his or her confidential address not be disclosed; (5) The signature of the individual, the name of the victim advocate who assisted the individual, if applicable, and the date the application was signed; (6) At the discretion of the office and for evaluation purposes, an option for the individual to select the type of offense the individual believes warrants the need for participation in the program. The office may not consider information provided or withheld pursuant to this paragraph as certifying the participant; and (7) A letter from a victim advocate or a provider, as that term is defined in Code Section 37-11-3, indicating that they have received services related to their victimization.

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(d) Upon receipt of an application in compliance with subsection (c) of this Code section, the office shall:
(1) Certify the individual as a participant; (2) Issue the participant an address confidentiality card containing the name of and a unique identification number for the participant and the designated address of the participant; (3) Classify each eligible address listed in the application as a confidential address; (4) Provide the participant with information concerning the manner in which the participant may use the office as the agent of the participant for the purposes of receiving mail and service of process; and (5) Provide the participant with information regarding methods to protect a confidential address, including, but not limited to, information regarding the risks of disclosing the confidential address to other persons and the risks of using social media and other similar technologies, including geotagging photographs, and other information that the office determines would help the participant protect his or her confidential address. A participant shall update information provided in an application within 30 days after a change to that information has occurred by submitting a notice of change to the office on a form prescribed by the office. (e) A participant's certification shall be valid for four years. A participant who continues to be eligible for the program pursuant to this article may renew the certification of the participant. The renewal application shall be received by the office within 60 days prior to the end of the four-year certification period. The renewal application shall be on a form prescribed by the office and shall meet the requirements of this article. A renewal of certification of a participant shall not alter the unique identification number issued pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section. (f) The certification continuance application shall be on a form prescribed by the office, shall meet the requirements of this article, and shall inform the participant of his or her right to choose to continue or discontinue in the program. (g) An application submitted pursuant to this article and the information of a participant shall be confidential, shall not be a public record, shall be exempt from disclosure pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 or any similar law, and may only be disclosed as authorized pursuant to this article. (h) An offender who is required to register pursuant to Code Section 42-1-12 shall not be eligible to submit an application and shall not be certified as a participant. (i) A confidential address shall not be a public record and shall be exempt from disclosure pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 or any similar law, except as otherwise provided in this article. (j) A participant may withdraw from the program at any time by providing written notice of such withdrawal to the office. (k) No individual shall apply for certification as a participant with the intent of avoiding prosecution or a lawful court order. (l) The office shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this article.

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50-18-152. (a) The office shall develop and offer a training program for victim advocates to obtain certification pursuant to this article. The training program shall, at a minimum, include:
(1) Exhaustive information regarding the program; (2) Methods for assisting applicants with completing application forms; (3) Criteria for determining program eligibility; (4) Information to be provided to participants pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 50-18-151; and (5) Instruction on how to submit completed applications and supporting documents to the office. (b) The office shall certify a person applying for certification as a victim advocate pursuant to this article if that person has completed the training program pursuant to this Code section. The office shall make available on its website contact information for the organizations that have certified victim advocates. (c) There shall be no fee or charge to any participant for any services provided by a victim advocate pursuant to this article.
50-18-153. (a) Upon a participant providing a copy of his or her address confidentiality card to a governmental entity and requesting that such governmental entity only use his or her designated address, the governmental entity shall only use the participant's designated address. (b) If a participant's employer, or a school or institution of higher education attended by the participant, is not a governmental entity, the participant may request that the employer, school, or institution of higher education use the designated address as the participant's address. (c) A utility owned by a governmental entity shall not release any confidential address. (d) A participant may also use the designated address as the participant's work address. (e) The office on each day that it is open for business shall place all first-class, registered, or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery received on behalf of a participant into an envelope or package and mail such envelope or package to the participant at his or her confidential address. The office may contract with the United States Postal Service for special rates for any mail forwarded pursuant to this subsection. Service by mail pursuant to this subsection of court papers, other than service of process, shall be deemed complete three business days after the office forwards the mail to the participant. (f) If a person intends to serve process on a participant and makes an inquiry with the office to determine if the individual is a participant, the office shall only confirm that the individual is a participant and, except as otherwise allowed pursuant to this article, shall not disclose further information regarding the participant. If process has been forwarded to a participant pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the office shall disclose the date of mailing to the person attempting to serve the participant.

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50-18-154. (a) The office may, after providing at least 30 days prior written notice to a participant, cancel the certification of a participant in any of the following circumstances:
(1) The participant's legal name or contact information changes, unless the participant provides the office with prior written notice of such change; (2) Mail forwarded by the office to the participant's confidential address is returned as undeliverable by the United States Postal Service for 60 or more days; (3) The participant is no longer eligible for the program; (4) The participant requests to withdraw from the program pursuant to Code Section 50-18-151; (5) The participant files a notarized request for cancellation on a form prescribed by the office; or (6) The participant fails to file a renewal application pursuant to Code Section 50-18151. (b) The office shall cancel a participant's certification if the participant's renewal application or application for continuance contains false information.
50-18-155. (a) If a participant notifies a governmental entity in writing, on a form prescribed by the office, that he or she is a participant, such entity shall not knowingly disclose the participant's confidential address, unless:
(1) The confidential address is subject to sharing or dissemination pursuant to court order; (2) The confidential address is subject to sharing or dissemination in connection with an active investigation or inspection of a potential health code, building code, fire code, or local ordinance violation allegedly committed by the participant; (3) The confidential address is needed to provide public assistance or other government services to a participant, or to allocate financial responsibility for such assistance or services; (4) The confidential address is necessary to perform a governmental entity's health, safety, or welfare functions, including the provision of emergency 9-1-1 services, the assessment and investigation of child or vulnerable adult abuse or neglect, or the assessment or inspection of services or locations for compliance with health and safety standards; (5) The confidential address is necessary to aid an active law enforcement investigation of the participant upon verification that the disclosure will aid the law enforcement agency in responding to an emergency situation or a criminal complaint or conducting an investigation; or (6) The person to whom the confidential address is disclosed also resides, is employed at, or goes to school at the confidential address. (b) Except as may be otherwise provided by law, a confidential address disclosed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may be used only for the purposes authorized in this Code section and may not be further disclosed to any other person or

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governmental entity. Governmental entities receiving or sharing a confidential address pursuant to this Code section shall establish procedures to protect the confidential address from further disclosure. (c) When a participant presents his or her designated address to any person, such designated address shall be accepted as the address of the participant. The person shall not require the participant to submit any other address either as a substitute address or in addition to the designated address, or as a condition of receiving a service or benefit, unless the service or benefit would be impossible to provide without knowledge of the participant's confidential address."

SECTION 4. (a) Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall become effective July 1, 2024. (b) Section 3 of this Act shall become effective July 1, 2026, subject to appropriations of the General Assembly.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J

Y Cooper E Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal E New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
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Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese E Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor E Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 151, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 259. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st and Brass of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to move the Superior Court of Banks County from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to revise the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to move the Superior Court of Banks County from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to revise the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the transfer of proceedings and litigations; to provide for intergovernmental agreements regarding costs of the circuits; to provide for staffing; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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PART I SECTION 1-1. Effective January 1, 2025, Banks County shall be transferred from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit.
SECTION 1-2. All proceedings and litigations, civil, equitable, and criminal, pending in the Superior Court of Banks County at such time as it was a part of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit, including all complaints, pleadings, petitions, indictments, special presentments, summonses, processes, motions, writs, and mesne and final proceedings, together with all books and records of any kind or character belonging to or issued, returnable, filed, pending, or commenced in such county, shall relate to, become a part of, and be transferred to the Mountain Judicial Circuit and its jurisdiction.
SECTION 1-3. The county governing authorities of the newly constituted Mountain Judicial Circuit and the newly constituted Piedmont Judicial Circuit shall no later than December 31, 2024, enter into such intergovernmental agreements as may be appropriate concerning the matter of allocation of costs and expenses of operation of each respective judicial circuit. Such costs and expenses shall include, but not be limited to, circuit-wide costs and expenditures; supplements to salaries and expenses of judges and district attorneys; transfer of any amounts, as appropriate, held pursuant to Code Section 15-23-7; transfer of any amounts; as appropriate, secured pursuant to condemnation or forfeiture actions from criminal cases that originated from a violation of law in Banks County; and retirement costs.
SECTION 1-4. All staffing for all judicial circuits referenced herein shall be governed pursuant to Code Section 15-18-28.
PART II SECTION 2-1. Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, is amended by revising paragraphs (25) and (32) of Code Section 15-6-1, relating to composition of judicial circuits, as follows: "(25) Mountain Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Banks, Habersham, Rabun, and Stephens;" "(32) Piedmont Judicial Circuit, composed of the Counties of Barrow, and Jackson, and Banks;"
SECTION 2-2. Said article is further amended by revising paragraphs (25) and (32) of Code Section 15-63, relating to terms of court, as follows:
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(A) Banks County -- January 1 and July 1. (A)(B) Habersham County -- January 1 and July 1. (B)(C) Rabun County -- January 1 and July 1. (C)(D) Stephens County -- January 1 and July 1." "(5)(32) Piedmont Circuit: (A) Banks County -- First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term. (B) Barrow County -- First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term. (C)(B) Jackson County -- First Monday in February and August; and there shall be a grand jury for each term, but the grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled in the first day of each term."

PART III SECTION 3-1. Part I of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval for the purpose of facilitating the preparation and execution of intergovernmental agreements pursuant to Section 1-3 of such part. This Act shall otherwise become effective on January 1, 2025.

SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene
Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese E Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor E Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 479. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burns of the 23rd and Strickland of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide for applicability of the definition of the term "used, detached catalytic converters" to said article; to remove the exception for used, detached catalytic converters from the application of said article; to provide for certain registration requirements for secondary metals recyclers; to provide for the use of certain registration fees; to provide for records and reporting; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning superior courts, so as to modify provisions

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regarding the compensation received by superior court judges; to provide procedures for superior court judges to opt to receive compensation pursuant to such revised procedures; to provide for grandfathering of certain judges so as to not reduce the compensation paid to such judges; to authorize locality pay by counties to superior court judges in lieu of county salary supplements; to abolish most county salary supplements provided to superior court judges; to authorize the continuation of county salary supplements for chief judges; to authorize continuation of fringe benefits provided by counties to superior court judges; to preserve existing rights and obligations related to retirement benefits provided by counties to superior court judges; to provide for retirement benefits relative to optional locality pay; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions relating to calculating and setting the salaries of Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals, the judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court, and superior court judges; to provide a definition; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to suspend the operation of local laws or local ordinances or resolutions that use a superior court judge's salary for the calculation of the salary or compensation of other officers, officials, or employees; to provide for an automatic lifting of such suspension relative to judges; to preserve the authority of the General Assembly to amend or repeal such suspended local laws; to preserve the authority of local governments to use other mechanisms to change salary calculation during such suspension; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning superior courts, is amended by revising Code Section 15-629, relating to salary of judges, as follows:
"15-6-29. (a) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, the The annual salary of the judges of the superior courts shall be as provided in Code Section 45-7-4 and may be as provided in Code Section 15-6-29.1. The annual salary provided by Code Section 45-7-4 shall be paid by The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia in 12 equal monthly installments.
(b)(1) Each superior court judge in office on July 1, 2024, shall have the option to receive the annual salary provided by Code Section 45-7-4 and any locality pay provided for by Code Section 15-6-29.2. The option provided by this paragraph shall be exercised by such judge filing a written notification thereof with The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia and the governing authority of each county comprising the judge's judicial circuit. The failure to exercise the option by October 1,

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2024, shall be an election to continue to receive compensation as previously calculated and as outlined in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) To ensure that no superior court judges in office on July 1, 2024, have their salaries, allowance, or county salary supplements decreased during their terms of office, any superior court judge in office on July 1, 2024, who does not exercise the option provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall continue to be compensated in precisely the same manner as they were being compensated as of June 30, 2024, including, but not limited to, county supplements. (3) On or after July 1, 2025, in the event that the annual salary provided by Code Section 45-7-4 and locality pay provided for by Code Section 15-6-29.2 exceeds the annual salary and county salary supplements received by a judge who did not exercise the option provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection, such judge may still exercise such option by filing a written notification thereof with The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia and the governing authority of each county comprising the judicial circuit. The option exercised pursuant to this paragraph shall go into effect on the first day of the state fiscal year following the exercising of such option. (c) The annual salary shall be the total compensation to be paid by the state to the superior court judges and shall be in lieu of any and all other amounts to be paid from The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia, except as provided in Code Sections 15-6-29.1, 156-29.2, 15-6-30, and 15-6-32. (c) When a new superior court judgeship is created by law for any judicial circuit, the new superior court judge shall upon taking office become entitled to and shall receive from the county or counties comprising the circuit the same county salary supplement, if any, then in effect for the other judge or judges of the judicial circuit. Such salary supplement for such new judge shall be authorized by this subsection and no other legislation or local legislation shall be required in order to authorize such salary supplement, but nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the enactment of local legislation relating to such salary supplements. A publication of notice of intention to introduce local legislation as provided for in Code Section 28-1-14 shall be required for any local legislation granting, changing the amount of, or removing a salary supplement; but no publication of notice of intention shall be required for a bill creating one or more new superior court judgeships."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 15-6-29.1, relating to accountability court supplement and limitation, by repealing subsection (c) in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-6-29.2. (a) On or after July 1, 2024, the county or counties comprising a judicial circuit may provide each judge of such circuit with locality pay as authorized under this Code section. All such locality pay shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any county salary

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supplements previously provided by the county or counties. All judges within a judicial circuit who elect to exercise the option provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29 shall receive equal locality pay from any given county within such circuit that has opted to provide such pay. (b) In no event shall the annual locality pay provided to a judge by the county or counties comprising a judicial circuit in aggregate exceed 10 percent of the state annual salary provided by Code Section 45-7-4. (c) When a new superior court judgeship is created by law for any judicial circuit, the new superior court judge shall upon taking office become entitled to and shall receive from the county or counties comprising the circuit the same locality pay, if any, then in effect for the other judge or judges of the judicial circuit. Such locality pay for such new judge shall be authorized by this subsection and no other legislation or local legislation shall be required to authorize such locality pay. (d) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29 and subsection (e) of this Code section and notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, on and after July 1, 2024, no county or counties comprising a judicial circuit shall provide county salary supplements to a superior court judge.
(e)(1) Nothing in subsection (d) of this Code section shall operate to prevent a county or counties comprising a judicial circuit from continuing to provide a local salary supplement to the chief judge of the circuit that was otherwise authorized by law on June 30, 2024. On or after July 1, 2024, no local supplement for a chief judge shall be enacted or increased. (2) For all judges who elect to exercise the option provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29, to the extent the aggregate salary provided for by subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-29 and locality pay provided for by subsection (a) of this Code section to a particular judge do not equal or exceed that judge's aggregate salary and local supplement in effect at the time of the judge's exercise of such option, then the county or counties of the circuit shall pay an additional supplement in an amount equal to the difference between the aggregate salary and supplement in effect at the time of the judge's exercise of such option and the aggregate salary provided for by subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-29 and locality pay provided for by subsection (a) of this Code section. When an additional supplement is required by this paragraph in a circuit consisting of more than one county, then each county shall pay such additional supplement in proportion to each county's contribution to the local supplement in effect at the time of the judge's exercise of the option to participate. In no event shall the additional supplement required by this paragraph result in a judge's aggregate salary that exceeds the aggregate salary and supplement existing at the time of a judge's exercise of such option. (f) Nothing in subsection (d) of this Code section shall operate to prevent a county or counties comprising a judicial circuit from continuing to provide fringe benefits to any judge of a judicial circuit in the same manner that such benefits were provided on June 30, 2024.

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(g) Nothing in this Code section or subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29 shall operate to alter, amend, contract, expand, extend, limit, modify, or terminate retirement benefits or rights thereto in existence prior to July 1, 2024. All judges who exercise the option provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29 shall have no right to any benefit existing at the time such option is exercised reduced. To the extent otherwise permitted by law, each county within a judicial circuit is authorized, but not required, to provide retirement benefits based upon the locality pay it provides pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 4. Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, is amended as follows:
"45-7-4. (a) The annual salary of each of the state officials listed below shall be as follows:
(1) Governor.............................................................................................. $ 175,000.00
An allowance in an amount specified in the appropriations Act shall also be provided for the operation of the Governor's mansion.
(2) Lieutenant Governor............................................................................ 54,920.00
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for the Lieutenant Governor for the 2021 fiscal year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 14 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2020 fiscal year.
(3) Adjutant general
The adjutant general shall continue to receive the pay and allowances under the same procedure as provided by law.
(4) Commissioner of Agriculture .............................................................. 100,429.00
(5) Attorney General ................................................................................. 114,633.00
(6) Reserved.
(7) Commissioner of Insurance................................................................. 100,396.00
(8) Reserved.
(9) Commissioner of Labor....................................................................... 100,418.00
The above amount of salary for the Commissioner of Labor shall include any compensation received from the United States government and the amount of state funds paid shall be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the United States government.

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(10) Reserved.
(11) Each member of the Public Service Commission ............................. 96,655.00
(12) Reserved.
(13) State School Superintendent.............................................................. 102,708.00
(14) Secretary of State............................................................................... 102,708.00
(15) Reserved.
(16) Reserved.
(17) Reserved.
(18) Reserved. Each Justice of the Supreme Court ................................. 175,600.00
(19) Reserved. Each Judge of the Court of Appeals ................................ 174,500.00
(19.1) Reserved. Judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court ......... 174,500.00
(20) Reserved. Each superior court judge................................................ 126,265.00
(21) Each district attorney......................................................................... 120,072.00
(22) Each member of the General Assembly ............................................ 16,200.00
(A) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for each member of the General Assembly for the 2021 fiscal year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 10 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2020 fiscal year.
(B) Each member of the General Assembly shall also receive the allowances provided by law. The amount of the daily expense allowance which each member is entitled to receive under the provisions of Code Section 28-1-8 shall be as provided in that Code section. The mileage allowance for the use of a personal car on official business shall be the same as that received by other state officials and employees.
(C) In addition to any other compensation and allowances authorized for members of the General Assembly, each member may be reimbursed for per diem differential and for actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties as a member of the General Assembly in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00 per year. Expenses reimbursable up to such amount shall be limited to one or more of the following purposes: lodging, meals, per diem differential, postage, personal services, printing and publications, rents, supplies (including software),

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telecommunications, transportation, utilities, purchasing or leasing of equipment, and other reasonable expenditures directly related to the performance of a member's duties. If equipment purchased by a member has a depreciated value of $100.00 or less when such member leaves office, the equipment does not need to be returned to the state. No reimbursement shall be made for any postage which is used for a political newsletter. No reimbursement shall be paid for lodging or meals for any day for which a member receives the daily expense allowance as provided in this paragraph. Eligible expenses shall be reimbursed following the submission of vouchers to the legislative fiscal office in compliance with the requirements of this subparagraph and subject to the provisions of subparagraph (E) of this paragraph. Such vouchers shall be submitted in such form and manner as prescribed by the Legislative Services Committee pursuant to subparagraph (E) of this paragraph, provided that each such voucher shall be accompanied by a supporting document or documents, or legible copies thereof, showing payment for each expense claimed or an explanation of the absence of such documentation; in addition, each such voucher shall include a certification by the member that the information contained in such voucher and supporting document or documents, or legible copies thereof, is true and correct and that such expenses were incurred by the member. The provisions of Code Section 16-10-20 shall be applicable to any person submitting such certified vouchers and supporting documents or copies the same as if the General Assembly were a department or agency of state government. No such voucher or supporting document shall be required for per diem differential.
(D) The amount of per diem differential which may be claimed for each day under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall be the difference between the daily expense allowance authorized for members of the General Assembly and $119.00; provided, however, that the General Appropriations Act for any fiscal year may increase such amount of $119.00 per day to an amount not in excess of the federal per diem rate then in effect for the state capital as specified by the General Services Administration. Per diem differential shall be paid by the legislative fiscal office to the member upon the member's notification to the legislative fiscal office of the days for which the daily expense allowance was received for which the member wishes to claim the per diem differential, and the legislative fiscal office shall keep a record of the days for which per diem differential is so claimed and paid.
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and end on the day prior to the convening of the General Assembly in the next calendar year. Any voucher or claim for any reimbursement for any year as defined in this paragraph shall be submitted no later than the fifteenth of April immediately following the end of such year. No reimbursement shall be made on any voucher or claim submitted after that date. Any amounts remaining in such expense account at the end of the first year of the two-year biennium may be claimed for expenses incurred during the second year of the two-year biennium. Any amounts remaining in any expense account which are not so claimed by April 15 of the year following the second year of the biennium and any amounts claimed which are returned as hereafter provided for in this paragraph shall lapse and shall be remitted by the legislative fiscal office to the general fund of the state treasury. Any former member of the General Assembly may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while a member of the General Assembly upon compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. The Legislative Services Committee is empowered to provide such procedures as it deems advisable to administer the provisions of this paragraph, including, but not limited to, definitions of the above list of items for which reimbursement may be made; provided, however, that the term 'other reasonable expenditures directly related to the performance of a member's duties' shall be as defined by policies adopted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee as to reimbursement of such expenditures incurred by members of the House and Senate, respectively; and provided, further, that the amount of expenses which may be reimbursed within the limits of subparagraph (C) of this paragraph for travel outside the state may be as provided by policies adopted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee as to such expenditures of members of the House and Senate, respectively. The Legislative Services Committee is further empowered to prescribe the form of the voucher or claim which must be submitted to the legislative fiscal office. In the event of any disagreement as to whether any reimbursement shall be made or any allowance shall be paid, the Legislative Services Committee shall make the final determination; except that in the event of any disagreement as to whether any reimbursement under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall be made for other reasonable expenses directly related to the performance of a member's duties or for travel outside the state, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make the final determination as to such expenses incurred by a member of the House, and the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee shall make the final determination as to such expenses incurred by a member of the Senate. In the event

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any reimbursement is made or any allowance is paid and it is later determined that such reimbursement or payment was made in error, the person to whom such reimbursement or payment was made shall remit to the legislative fiscal office the amount of money involved. In the event any such person refuses to make such remittance, the legislative fiscal office is authorized to withhold the payment of any other moneys to which such person is entitled until the amount of such reimbursement or payment which was made in error shall be realized.
(23) Speaker of the House of Representatives ..........................................

17,800.00

The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly. Upon the taking of office by the members of the General Assembly on the convening day of the regular session of the General Assembly in 1983, the annual salary of the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall become $22,800.00. After such date, the Speaker shall also receive as additional salary a sum equal to the amount of salary over $30,000.00 per annum which is received by the Lieutenant Governor as of that date or thereafter; and the salary of the Speaker shall be adjusted at the beginning of each term so as to include such additional sum.

(24) President Pro Tempore of the Senate ................................................ 4,800.00

The President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly.

(25) Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives.................... 4,800.00

The Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly.
(b) As an adjustment except as qualified below as to members and member-officers of the General Assembly, the annual salary of each state official whose salary is established by Code Section 45-7-3, this Code section, and Code Sections 45-7-20 and 45-7-21, including members of the General Assembly, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives, may be increased by the General Assembly in the General Appropriations Act by a percentage not to exceed the average percentage of the increase in salary as may from time to time be granted to employees of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government. However, any increase for such officials shall not include within-grade step increases for which employees subject to compensation plans authorized and approved in accordance with Code Section 45-20-4 are eligible. Any increase granted pursuant to this subsection shall become effective at the same time that funds are made available for the increase for such employees, except

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increases for members and member-officers of the General Assembly. That portion of the increase determined by the Legislative Services Committee to reflect a cost-of-living increase based upon objective economic criteria shall become effective for members and member-officers at the same time that funds are made available for the increase for such employees. The balance of the increase for members and member-officers of the General Assembly shall become effective on the convening of the next General Assembly in January of the next odd-numbered year. The Office of Planning and Budget shall calculate the average percentage increase. (c) The annual salary being received on June 30, 1980, shall be increased by 8 percent for each state official listed in subsection (a) of this Code section who:
(1) Is not a member of the General Assembly; and (2) Is not a contributing member of a state retirement system and, therefore, does not benefit by or participate in any program whereunder a portion of the employee contributions to the state retirement system are made on behalf of the employee by the employer. (d)(1) For the purposes this subsection, 'base salary' means the annual salary fixed for the judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on July 1 of the second preceding state fiscal year. (2) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-29, the annual salary of each of the state officials listed below shall be set by the General Assembly in the General Appropriations Act, provided that such salary shall not exceed the ratio of the base salary listed below for such officials:
(A) Each Justice of the Supreme Court................................................. 100 percent.
(B) Each Judge of the Court of Appeals ............................................... 95 percent.
(C) Judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court ........................... 92 percent.
(D) Each superior court judge ............................................................... 90 percent."
SECTION 5. Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related laws and statutes is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"1-3-12. (a)(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, as of July 1, 2024, all local laws and local ordinances or resolutions in effect as of such date that provide for a salary, supplement, or other compensation to be paid to a state, county, or local officer, official, or employee based on a percentage of, total compensation for, or similar mathematical relationship to a superior court judge's salary or supplement shall be suspended with respect to any salary, supplement, or other compensation increase during the term of such suspension as a matter of law. (2) No change in the salary of a superior court judge shall result in a change in the calculation of any compensation to be paid by any county, municipality, consolidated,

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or other local government that may otherwise be required pursuant to a local law or local ordinance or resolution during the period of suspension provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The provisions of this subsection do not repeal or amend any such local law or local ordinance or resolution, and the provisions of such local laws or local ordinances or resolutions related to calculating compensation shall be merely suspended and shall remain suspended until lifted or modified pursuant to subsection (b) or (c) of this Code section. (b) As of July 1, 2025, the suspension provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be terminated as to judges, but shall otherwise remain in place for all other officers, officials, and employees. Any salary or compensation change for judges that otherwise would have gone into effect between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, by operation of a local law or local ordinance or resolution if such suspension did not occur shall go into effect for calculations of prospective salary or other compensation accrued on or after July 1, 2025. The termination of the suspension provided for in this subsection shall not entitle any person to retroactive compensation that he or she otherwise may have earned except for such suspension, and no such retroactive payments shall be made by any county, municipality, consolidated, or other local government. (c)(1) Nothing in this Code section shall operate to prevent the General Assembly from repealing or amending, in whole or in part, any local law that is suspended pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section through the enactment of local legislation. (2) Nothing in this Code section shall operate to prevent a county, municipality, consolidated, or other local government from enacting any salary or compensation changes for any state, county, or local officer, official, or employee that may otherwise be authorized by general or local law."

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024.

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger

Y Cooper Y Corbett N Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings N Daniel Y Davis

Y Henderson N Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong N Horner

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L

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Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Houston Y Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse N Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin N Martin Y Martinez

Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese E Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson N Ridley, Jas N Ridley, Jor E Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook
Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 138, nays 13.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Franklin of the 160th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SB 384. By Senators Hickman of the 4th, Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Halpern of the 39th and Esteves of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor practices relative to public officers and employees, so as to provide for the development and administration of the State of Georgia as a Model Employer (GAME) Program for the recruitment, hiring, advancement, and retention of qualified individuals with disabilities at all levels and for all occupations; to establish state policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain duties of the State ADA Coordinator; to establish the elements of the GAME Program; to provide for

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the development of plans by state agencies; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 496. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th, Payne of the 54th, Williams of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to extend the sunset date for the tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to expand the criteria for historic homes to qualify for such credits; to extend a provision for an automatic repeal; to extend the sunset date for the revitalization zone tax credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a), paragraph (3) of subsection (c), and subsection (n) of Code Section 48-7-29.8, relating to tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures and conditions, and limitations, as follows:
"(2) 'Certified structure' means a historic building or structure that is located within a national historic district, individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, individually listed in the Georgia Register of Historic Places, or is certified by the Department of Community Affairs as contributing to the historic significance of a Georgia Register Historic District; provided, however, that on and after January 1, 2026, such term, as it relates to historic homes, means a historic building or structure

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that is certified by the Department of Community Affairs as contributing to the historic significance of a listed National Register Historic District, individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is certified by the Department of Community Affairs as contributing to the historic significance of a listed Georgia Register Historic District, individually listed in the Georgia Register of Historic Places, or designated as a historic property or contributing to a district under local law and certified by the Department of Community Affairs as meeting National Register criteria."
"(3)(A) Prior to January 1, 2022, in no event shall credits issued under this Code section for projects earning more than $300,000.00 in credits exceed in the aggregate $25 million per calendar year. (B) For calendar year 2022, in no event shall credits issued under this Code section exceed $5 million in aggregate for all projects earning $300,000.00 or less, or $25 million in aggregate for all projects earning more than $300,000.00. (C) For calendar years 2023 and 2024, in In no event shall credits issued under this Code section for historic homes exceed $5 million in aggregate per year. On and after January 1, 2025, no credits shall be issued under this Code section for historic homes. (D)(B) For calendar years 2023 through 2027, in In no event shall credits issued under this Code section for certified structures other than historic homes exceed $30 million in aggregate per year. (E)(C) On and after January 1, 2028 2030, in no event shall credits be issued under this Code section." "(n) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved by operation of law on December 31, 2027 2029."

SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (i) of Code Section 48-7-40.32, relating to revitalization zone tax credits, as follows:
"(i) This Code section shall stand automatically repealed and reserved on December 31, 2032 2027, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly prior to such date."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens E Holcomb Y Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C E Cannon, P E Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cummings N Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper E Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gladney E Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner E Houston Y Howard E Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight E LaHood Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor E Marin Y Martin E Martinez

Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal E Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye
Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese E Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor E Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sharper Y Silcox
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V E Stephens E Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance E Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser E Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 145, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were postponed until the next legislative day:

SB 97.

By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency management, so as to create the Georgia Cyber Command Division under the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 132. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Goodman of the 8th, Summers of the 13th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain nonresident aliens; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 208. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Still of the 48th and Dixon of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to provide for development impact fees for education; to provide for definitions; to provide for the manner of calculation, imposition, and collection of such fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 212. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Gooch of the 51st, Anderson of the 24th, Summers of the 13th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts, and Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, respectively, so as to end activities and duties of probate court judges relating to elections; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 344. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Brass of the 28th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 351. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Robertson of the 29th, Brass of the 28th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 39 of the O.C.G.A, relating to education and minors, respectively, so as to provide for social media platform access by minors; to require local boards of education to adopt,

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implement, and enforce social media policies; to authorize the Attorney General and the Department of Education to consult with and assist local boards of education in the development and implementation of such policies; to require social medial platforms to provide certain information to parents upon request; to provide for enforcement authority of the Attorney General; to prohibit certain waivers; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 399. By Senators Echols of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Walker III of the 20th, Esteves of the 6th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to encourage and state expectations for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, units of the University System of Georgia, and local boards of education to enter into and amend existing agreements with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia for awarding postsecondary course credits that are transferrable between the university system and the technical college system and between units thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 402. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th, Summers of the 13th, Williams of the 25th, Goodman of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses relative to the operation of a motor vehicle, so as to revise restrictions upon the operation of Class C motor vehicles by Class D license holders with certain passengers in the vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 449. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Payne of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certification as nursing aid and employer sponsored training and competency examination program, to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to personnel regarding emergency medical services; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licensed practical nurses; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 497. By Senators Hickman of the 4th, Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Esteves of the 6th and Halpern of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to redesignate the High-demand Career Initiatives Program as the High Demand Apprenticeship Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a repealer; to amend Code Section 20-2-161.4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to accessing HOPE scholarship funds for dual enrolled students and termination, so as to make a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 517. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse under defenses to criminal prosecutions, so as to provide for immunity from certain criminal prosecutions against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding defenses to tort actions, so as to provide for immunity from civil liability against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SR 189. By Senator Dolezal of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may by general law authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect development impact fees and use the proceeds to pay for a share of the cost of additional educational facilities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The following member was recognized during the period of Afternoon Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Werkheiser of the 157th.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1585. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Petrea of the 166th, Sainz of the 180th, Pirkle of the 169th and Cannon of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Debra Yvonne Dixon McCarthy; and for other purposes.
HR 1586. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Lim of the 98th, Drenner of the 85th, Draper of the 90th and Park of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Monica Helms; and for other purposes.
HR 1587. By Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Burnough of the 77th, Gaines of the 120th, Lupton of the 83rd, Townsend of the 179th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2024, as World Down Syndrome Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 1105. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Collins of the 71st, Bonner of the 73rd, Dunahoo of the 31st, Barton of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to require the commissioner of corrections to report certain information regarding the immigration status, offenses, and home countries of persons who are confined under the authority of the Department of Corrections; to provide for standard procedures for intake and booking of aliens and foreign nationals; to provide for quarterly reports by jailers regarding foreign born inmates; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:

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HB 1339. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Burns of the 159th, Hawkins of the 27th, Beverly of the 143rd, Taylor of the 173rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise relative to certificate of need; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to extend the sunset provision; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the creation of the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission; to provide for its members; to provide for its purpose and duties; to provide for assistance from experts and consultants; to provide for semiannual reports; to provide for the automatic repeal of the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 404. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Williamson of the 112th, Cooper of the 45th, Crawford of the 84th, Oliver of the 82nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for a duty of habitability for certain rental agreements; to provide for an exception to such duty; to provide for an exception to landlord tort liability; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice; to provide for a maximum security deposit amount; to provide for expedited evictions for certain criminal activity; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 516. By Representatives McCollum of the 30th, Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Carpenter of the 4th and Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exercise of the power to contract by the Department of Transportation, so as to increase the minimum amount for a public road construction or maintenance contract that prohibits negotiation; to provide for exceptions to public comment and hearing on projects involving public-private partnerships in certain instances; to provide

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for an exception to vote approval for such projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 663. By Representatives Hatchett of the 155th, Smith of the 138th, Pirkle of the 169th, Jones of the 25th, Taylor of the 173rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to establish certain rights of minors and adults admitted to hospitals; to provide for definitions; to authorize hospitals and long-term care facilities to limit or restrict visitation in certain circumstances; to authorize hospitals and long-term care facilities to require visitors to wear personal protective equipment; to provide for statutory construction; to provide that certain rights may not be waived or terminated; to require hospitals and longterm care facilities to post certain information on their websites; to prohibit certain actions by state agencies against hospitals and long-term care facilities; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1010. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Dempsey of the 13th, Silcox of the 53rd, Ballard of the 147th, Daniel of the 117th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personnel administration relative to public officers and employees, so as to increase the number of hours permitted for paid parental leave; to specify that individuals employed full time by local education agencies are eligible employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1410. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Frye of the 122nd and McCollum of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing generally, so as to establish a stable housing accountability program; to provide for an application process and minimum standards; to provide for the use of certain funds; to provide for disbursements; to require contracts and assurances; to revise means of appointment to the commission; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for a performance audit by the state auditor on public spending on homeless programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 874. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Erwin of the 32nd, Jones of the 47th, Greene of the 154th, Cooper of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to require automated external defibrillators in all schools; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of emergency action plans to address a person in cardiac arrest; to provide for internal response teams; to provide for practice drills; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 896. By Representatives New of the 64th, Lott of the 131st, Gullett of the 19th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Ballard of the 147th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to divorce, so as to provide for a process by which individuals may change their married surname to a prior surname or the given surname on their birth certificate following a divorce; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 259. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to move the Superior Court of Banks County from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to revise the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 436. By Senators Watson of the 11th, Goodman of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th, Walker III of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1B of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of farm

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use vehicles, so as to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 496. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th, Payne of the 54th, Williams of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Thirty-Ninth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Adeyina Alexander Anderson Anulewicz Au Ballard Ballinger Barrett Barton Bazemore Bell Bennett Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell, J Campbell, L Cannon, C Cannon, P Carpenter Carson Chastain Cheokas Clark, J Collins Cooper

Corbett Cox Crawford Crowe Cummings Daniel Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Franklin Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gladney Glaize Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan

Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hilton Hitchens Holcomb Holland Holly Hong Horner Houston Howard Huddleston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Lupton

Mainor Marin Martin Martinez Mathiak Mathis McClain McCollum McDonald Meeks Miller Mitchell Momtahan Mughal Neal New Newton Okoye Panitch Paris Park Parrish Parsons Persinger Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Reese Reeves Rhodes Richardson

Ridley, Jas Ridley, Jor Roberts Romman Sainz Schofield Scoggins E Scott Seabaugh Sharper Silcox Smith, L Smith, T.P. Smith, V Stephens Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Townsend Tran Vance Wade Werkheiser Westbrook Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Yearta Burns, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Adesanya of the 43rd, Barnes of the 86th, Carter of the 93rd, Clark of the 100th, Draper of the 90th, Hutchinson of the 106th, Jenkins of the 136th, Moore of the

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91st, Olaleye of the 59th, Oliver of the 82nd, Sampson of the 153rd, Stinson of the 150th, Stoner of the 40th, Washburn of the 144th, Wiedower of the 121st, and Willis of the 55th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Stan Lester, Crosspointe, Dalton, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1509. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Daniel of the 117th and Richardson of the 125th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-161.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Dual Enrollment Act, purpose, dual credit courses, eligibility for participation, and eligibility for payment, so as to provide for a residency requirement for eligible students; to provide for an

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effective date and for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1510. By Representatives Cheokas of the 151st and Collins of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to candidates or campaign, independent, or political action committees; to prohibit candidates and campaign, independent, and political action committees from accepting contributions from foreign nationals; to provide exemptions for contributions made by members of a candidate's immediate family; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1511. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Powell of the 33rd, Lott of the 131st and Newton of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to nuisances, so as to provide for the regulation of firearms, ammunition, firearm supplies, and sport shooting ranges; to provide for definitions; to provide for civil remedies; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1512. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Lupton of the 83rd and Frye of the 122nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for coverage of prescription drugs prescribed as a treatment for obesity for Medicaid recipients; to provide for conditions; to provide for a state plan amendment or waiver request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.

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HB 1513. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Lupton of the 83rd and Frye of the 122nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to provide that bad debts and underpayment for Medicare services are not included as indigent and charity care for purposes of community benefit reports by hospital authorities; to remove hospital authorities' immunity from antitrust liability; to add requirements to the annual report from hospitals and other health care providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health.

HB 1514. By Representatives Lim of the 98th, Lupton of the 83rd and Frye of the 122nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to authorize county and municipal law enforcement agencies to employ civilian personnel to investigate traffic accidents involving property damage; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for the establishment of a training program for civilian traffic investigators by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the uniform rules of the road, so as to authorize civilian traffic investigators to assist in directing and regulating the flow of traffic; to provide that civilian traffic investigators utilize uniform motor vehicle accident reports and reporting procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

HR 1584. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Stoner of the 40th, Parsons of the 44th, Wilkerson of the 38th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Chairman Tim Lee and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1505 HB 1507

HB 1506 HB 1508

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HR 1563 HR 1565 SB 567 SB 580

HR 1564 HR 1566 SB 579 SB 584

Representative Dickey of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1505 Do Pass HR 1564 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 145th
Chairman

Representative Bonner of the 73rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 203 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bonner of the 73rd
Chairman

Representative Stephens of the 164th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 1435 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Stephens of the 164th
Chairman

Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 1384 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Camp of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 571 SB 573

Do Pass Do Pass

SB 572 Do Pass SB 577 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Camp of the 135th
Chairman

Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 425 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
Chairman
Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 10 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman
Representative Carson of the 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 322 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Chairman

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Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SR 158 SR 583 SR 609

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hagan of the 156th
Vice-Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 39th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR
Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.
Modified Structured Rule

SB 37 SB 83
SB 198 SB 358

Sheriffs; qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; revise (Substitute)(PS&HS-Collins-71st) Robertson-29th Stalking; eligibility for restraining orders; revise (Substitute) (JudyNC-Leverett-123rd) Jackson-41st (Rules Committee Substitute LC 48 1320S) Georgians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Innovation Commission; create (Substitute)(PH-Hawkins-27th) Harrell-40th State Election Board; remove the Secretary of State; authorize the board to investigate (Substitute)(GAff-Leverett-123rd) Burns-23rd (Rules Committee Substitute LC 47 3088S)

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SB 417

Reporting of Accidents; timing and documentation of such reports; provide (Substitute)(PS&HS-Vance-133rd) Albers-56th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 571. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3733), so as to revise the powers of the mayor; to restate provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for a council-manager form of government; to provide for the selection, qualifications, and duties of the city manager; to update and restate provisions related to the administration of the city government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 572. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Morgan County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 573. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Morgan County; to identify the

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authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 577. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Harrell of the 40th, Anderson of the 43rd and Davenport of the 44th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved February 14, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2401), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5059), so as to provide for landlords to remove personal property following execution of writs of possession within seven days of such execution; to authorize the marshal to remove such property after 14 days; to authorize the marshal to appoint ex-officio assistants to the marshal; to provide for the collection of costs associated with such removal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch

Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 171, nays 1.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Pursuant to HR 1583, the House recognized and commended Jane McArdle, Molly McCollum, Eleanor Cart, Clarke Jones, and Kaitlyn Iannace.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Kelley of the 16th, Wade of the 9th et al., Cummings of the 39th et al., Campbell of the 35th et al., Hilton of the 48th et al., Alexander of the 66th et al., Marin of the 96th et al., Crawford of the 84th et al., Erwin of the 32nd, Evans of the 89th et al., and Sharper of the 177th et al.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil:

SB 36.

By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Echols of the 49th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalties for violating Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12, so as to increase the penalty provisions relating to pimping and pandering; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 212. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Gooch of the 51st, Anderson of the 24th, Summers of the 13th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts, and Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, respectively, so as to end activities and duties of probate court judges relating to elections; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 and Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts and elections, respectively, so as to end activities and duties of probate court judges relating to elections; to provide for county boards of elections and registration in counties where the probate court judge serves as the election superintendent; to provide for their powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the boards and the selection, qualification, and terms of their members; to provide for resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for election supervisors and the powers and duties of such election supervisors; to provide for board employees and their compensation; to provide for expenditures of public funds for certain purposes; to provide for compensation of the members of the boards and election supervisors; to provide for offices and equipment; to preserve existing boards of elections and boards of elections and registration; to preserve the General Assembly's authority to enact local legislation for all boards of elections or boards of elections and registration; to provide for the boards' performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, is amended in Code Section 15-9-30, relating to subject matter jurisdiction, powers and duties generally, copy of Official Code of Georgia Annotated furnished for each judge, and authority of probate court judges, by revising subsection (b) as follows:

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"(b) In addition to the jurisdiction granted in subsection (a) of this Code section and unless otherwise provided by law, the probate courts shall have the power to carry out the following duties as assigned by specific laws:
(1) Perform county governmental administration duties; (2) Perform duties relating to elections; (3) Fill vacancies in public offices by appointment; (4)(3) Administer oaths to public officers; (5)(4) Accept, file, approve, and record bonds of public officers; (6)(5) Register and permit certain enterprises; (7)(6) Issue marriage licenses; (8)(7) Hear traffic cases; (9)(8) Hear cases of violations of game and fish laws; (10)(9) Hold criminal commitment hearings; and (11)(10) Perform such other judicial and ministerial functions as may be provided by law."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-64, relating to supplement to minimum salaries, as follows:
"15-9-64. The amount of minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-9-63 for the judges of the probate courts of any county presently on a salary who also hold and conduct elections or are responsible for conducting elections for members of the General Assembly under any applicable general or local law of this state shall be increased by $385.90 per month. The amount of the minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-9-63 for the judges of the probate courts on a salary who are responsible for traffic cases under any general or local law of this state shall also be increased by $482.28 per month. A county governing authority shall not be required to pay the compensation provided by this Code section beyond the term for which such judge performs such services."
SECTION 3. Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended in Code Section 21-2-2, relating to definitions, by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (35) as follows:
"(A) Either the judge of the probate court of a county or the county board of elections, the county board of elections and registration, the joint city-county board of elections, or the joint city-county board of elections and registration, if a county has such;"
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 21-2-33.2, relating to extraordinary relief, hearings, suspension and reinstatement of superintendents, and litigation expenses, by repealing and reserving subsection (h) and by revising subsection (d) as follows:

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"(d) A majority of the members of a board of elections, board of elections and registration, or county commission; a probate judge who serves as election superintendent, or, for a sole commissioner form of government, a sole commissioner may petition the Secretary of State to continue any hearing scheduled pursuant to this Code section. Upon a showing of good cause, the State Election Board may in its sound discretion continue any such hearing. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, deliberations held on such petition by the State Election Board shall not be open to the public; provided, however, that testimony shall be taken in an open meeting and a vote on the recommendation shall be taken in an open meeting following the hearing or at the next regularly scheduled meeting."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"21-2-40.1. (a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'board' shall mean a board of elections and registration created pursuant to this Code section.
(b)(1) In addition to and notwithstanding any provisions of Code Section 21-2-40 to the contrary, in any county in which the judge of the probate court serves as the election superintendent, and a local Act creating a board of elections or board of elections and registration for such county has not been adopted and taken effect on or before January 1, 2025, the governing authority of such county shall and is directed to create a board of elections and registration pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section no later than December 15, 2024. Each such board of elections and registration shall assume the duties of the county's election superintendent, shall have the powers and duties of the election superintendent relating to the conduct of primaries and elections, and shall have the powers and duties of a board of registrars relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures beginning on January 1, 2025.
(2)(A) Except as provided for in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, each board shall be composed of three members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of the particular county, who shall be appointed by the county governing authority. (B) A county governing authority may adopt an ordinance expanding a board to five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of the particular county, who shall be appointed by the county governing authority. (C) The county executive committees of the political parties whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of Governor that received the largest and second largest number of votes in this state for Governor may submit a list of recommended appointees to a county governing authority for appointment to a board established pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that such governing authority is under no obligation to appoint any person listed on such list of recommended appointees. (D) Each board shall select a chairperson from among its members.

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(c)(1) Each member of a board shall serve for a term of four years and until a successor is appointed and qualified, except in the event of resignation or removal as provided for in subsections (d) and (e) of this Code section. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection to the contrary, for the initial boards, one member of a three-person board, or two members of a five-person board, shall be appointed to an initial term of two years so as to provide for the staggering of the terms of office of the board members. (d) Each member of a board shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself, provided that no member shall serve more than four consecutive terms on a board. Each member shall have the right to resign at any time by submitting written notice of resignation to the governing authority of the county. (e) Each member of a board shall be subject to removal from such board at any time, for cause after notice and hearing, in the same manner and by the same authority as provided for removal of registrars. (f) The governing authority of the county shall file with the clerk of the superior court of the county an affidavit which states the name and residential address of the person appointed and certifies that such member has been duly appointed as provided in this Code section. The clerk of the superior court shall record each such certification on the minutes of the court and shall certify the name of each such member to the Secretary of State and provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to the members within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars. (g) In the event that a vacancy occurs on a board due to removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, except by expiration of term, the county governing authority shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the unexpired term. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of interim appointments and record and certify such appointments in the same manner as the regular appointment of members. (h) Before entering upon his or her duties, each member of a board shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars. Each member of a board shall have the same privileges from arrest as registrars. (i) On January 1, 2025, for each county in which a board is established pursuant to this Code section, the previous election superintendent of the county and the board of registrars of such county shall be relieved of all powers and duties to which a board succeeds by the provisions of this Code section; and such election superintendent and board of registrars shall deliver thereafter to the chairperson of a board, upon his or her written request, the custody of all equipment, supplies, materials, books, papers, records, and facilities of every kind pertaining to such powers and duties. (j)(1) Each board shall be authorized to organize itself, elect its officers, determine its procedural rules and regulations, adopt bylaws, specify the functions and duties of its employees, and otherwise take such action as is appropriate for the management of the affairs committed to its supervision; provided, however, that no such action shall conflict with state law. (2) Action and decision by a board shall be by a majority of the members of a board.

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(k)(1) Each board shall fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. A board shall hold regular monthly meetings at a time and place to be fixed by resolution of such board. All meetings shall comply with the open meetings laws and open records laws of the State of Georgia. (2) A board shall maintain a written record of policy decisions that shall be amended to include additions or deletions. Such written record shall be made available for the public to review. (l) A board is authorized to select and appoint an administrative director, to be known as the election supervisor, to administer and supervise conduct of elections, primaries, and registration of electors for the county. The election supervisor shall serve at the pleasure of such board. (m) A board is authorized to employ such full-time and part-time employees, including a chief clerk, as such board shall deem necessary. The governing authority of the county shall have the right to approve the hiring of any such employee. (n) With the consent of the governing authority of the county, a board shall be authorized to expend public funds for the purpose of distributing sample ballots, voter information booklets, and other material designed to inform and adequately instruct the electors of the county with regard to elections. No material distributed by a board shall contain or express, in any manner or form, any commentary or expression of opinion or request for support with respect to any political issue or matter of political concern. (o) Compensation for the members of a board, employees of such board, and the election supervisor shall be fixed by each board with the approval of the governing authority of the county. Such compensation shall be paid from county funds. (p) The governing authority of the county shall provide a board and the election supervisor with proper and suitable offices and equipment. (q) Each board is authorized to perform for any municipality located wholly or partially within the county any functions and duties which election superintendents and boards of registrars are authorized by general law to perform on behalf of municipalities under such conditions as provided by general law. (r)(1) Nothing in this Code section shall affect any board of elections or board of elections and registration established pursuant to a local Act adopted pursuant to Code Section 21-2-40. (2) Nothing in this Code section shall affect or limit the power of the General Assembly to enact local legislation:
(A) Amending local laws governing boards of elections or boards of elections and registration established pursuant to Code Section 21-2-40; or (B) Amending the board of a particular county established pursuant to this Code section."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 21-2-70, relating to powers and duties of election superintendents, by revising paragraph (15) as follows:

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"(15)(A) In the case of a judge of the probate court serving as the election superintendent, such person shall take an oath in the following form upon assuming the duties of election superintendent which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by such person throughout such person's tenure as election superintendent:
I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will as superintendent duly attend all ensuing primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of such primaries and elections, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (B) In the case of a board of elections, each member of the board shall take an oath in the following form upon becoming a member of the board which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by the board throughout such person's tenure on the board: I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will as a member of the board of elections duly attend all ensuing primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of such primaries and elections, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (C)(B) In the case of an election supervisor or designee for a board of elections or board of elections and registration, the election supervisor or designee shall take an oath in the following form upon being appointed as an election supervisor or designee of the board which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by the board throughout such person's tenure: I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will duly attend all ensuing primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of such primaries and elections, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (D)(C) Each judge of the probate court serving as an election superintendent, each member of a board of elections or board of elections and registration, and each election supervisor or designee for a board of elections or board of elections and registration serving on July 1, 2011, shall take the appropriate oath as set forth in this Code section which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted throughout such person's tenure in that position."

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SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 21-2-74, relating to creation of board to assume duties of superintendent in counties without a board of elections and in which judge of probate court is candidate for public office.
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 21-2-74.1, relating to acting election superintendents during vacancy, filling vacancies, and compensation.
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-76, relating to eligibility of person to serve as county election superintendent, as follows:
"21-2-76. No person who holds elective office, as defined in this chapter and including every municipal office to which persons can be elected by a vote of the electors under the laws of this state but excluding the office of probate judge, shall be eligible to serve as county or municipal election superintendent during the term of such elective office; and the position of any election superintendent other than a probate judge shall be deemed vacant upon such superintendent's qualifying as a candidate for elective public office, as defined in this chapter and including any municipal office to which persons can be elected by a vote of the electors under the laws of this state."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-105, relating to local election official defined, as follows:
"21-2-105. As used in this part, the term 'local election official' means:
(1) A county board of elections or a county board of elections and registration established pursuant to Code Section 21-2-40 or 21-2-40.1; or (2) A judge of the probate court fulfilling the role of election superintendent; or (3) A municipal election superintendent."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended in Code Section 21-2-414, relating to restrictions on campaign activities, giving of food or water, and public opinion polling within the vicinity of a polling place, cellular phone use prohibited, prohibition of candidates from entering certain polling places, and penalty, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) No person whose name appears as a candidate on the ballot being voted upon at a primary, election, special primary, or special election, except a judge of the probate court serving as the election superintendent, shall physically enter any polling place other than the polling place at which that person is authorized to cast his or her ballot for that primary, election, special primary, or special election and, after casting his or her ballot, the candidate shall not return to such polling place until after the poll has closed and

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voting has ceased or other than to transact business with the board of registrars, so long as the person does not violate any other provision of this Code section. Judges of the probate court serving as election superintendents shall enter polling places only as necessary to fulfill their duties as election superintendents and shall not engage in any practice prohibited by this Code section."

SECTION 12. Said title is further amended in Code Section 21-4-3, relating to definitions, by revising subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) as follows:
"(B) In the case of any elected county officers, the county board of elections, if a county has such, or the judge of the probate court, provided that, if such judge of the probate court is the officer sought to be recalled, then the election superintendent shall be the clerk of the superior court; and"

SECTION 13. Said title is further amended in Code Section 21-4-13, relating to recall election -- time for holding, officer to call election, publication of call, form of ballots, vote required to effectuate recall, and special election to fill vacancy created, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) If a recall petition is against an officer who is directed by this Code section to call the election, it shall be called:
(1) By by the Secretary of State, if for the Governor; or (2) By the clerk of the superior court, if for the judge of the probate court and such judge serves as the election superintendent of the county."

SECTION 14. This Act shall become effective for purposes of creation of boards of elections as required by Section 5 of this Act upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and for all other purposes on January 1, 2025.

SECTION 15. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina
Alexander Y Anderson
Anulewicz

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore
Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal Y Neal
New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas E Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

SB 97.

By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency management, so as to create the Georgia Cyber Command Division under the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the offense of operation of a motor vehicle with a fraudulent license plate; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to authorize civil forfeiture in certain instances; to provide for punishment for commission of such while committing a felony; to repeal provisions relating to obscuring a license plate in order to impede detection; to repeal and designate as reserved provisions relating to removing or affixing a license plate with the intent to conceal; to provide for suspension and revocation of a vehicle registration for certain offenses of operating a motor vehicle with a fraudulent license plate; to provide for flashing lights upon warning signs for use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to revise provisions relative to when a case may be made with the use of a speed detection device; to provide for inclusion of civil monetary penalties issued by automated traffic enforcement safety devices in the permissible ratio of speeding fines for a law enforcement agency's budget; to provide for times when a school zone speed limit may be enforced through the use of an automated traffic enforcement safety device; to provide for limitations on additional fees collected through citations issued with such devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising Code Section 40-2-6, relating to alteration of license plates and operation of vehicle with altered or improperly transferred plate, as follows:
"40-2-6. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who shall willfully mutilate, obliterate, deface, alter, change, or conceal any numeral, letter, character, county designation, or other marking of any license plate issued under the motor vehicle registration laws of this state; who shall knowingly operate a vehicle bearing a license plate on which any numeral, letter, character, county designation, or other marking has been willfully mutilated, obliterated, defaced, altered, changed, or concealed; or who shall knowingly operate a vehicle bearing a license plate issued for another vehicle and not properly transferred as provided by law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Automated license plate recognition system' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-1-22. (2) 'Conceal' includes:
(A) The use of any material, device, or part of an individual's body to cover or significantly interfere with the readability of a license plate; or (B) The positioning of a license plate in a manner which is not authorized by law and that significantly interferes with readability of the license plate.

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(3) 'License plate' includes a temporary operating permit issued or purported to be issued pursuant to this chapter. (4) 'Readability' means ability of the human eye, a camera, or an automated license plate recognition system to detect, comprehend, or deduce the name of the state or the letters or numbers upon a license plate. (b)(1) A person commits the offense of operation of a motor vehicle with a fraudulent license plate when he or she, willfully and with an intent to obscure or misrepresent the identity of a vehicle or its owner, operates a motor vehicle while:
(A) Concealing any portion of the license plate displayed on such motor vehicle; (B) Displaying a license plate issued to a different motor vehicle; (C) Displaying a revalidation decal other than one issued to the motor vehicle; or (D) Displaying a license plate not issued by the department which has the appearance of one validly issued by the department. (2) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as follows: (A) For a first conviction, a fine of $250.00; provided, however, that such fine shall not exceed $25.00 if a person proves to the court having jurisdiction of the offense that the item causing the obscurity or misrepresentation has been removed; (B) For a second conviction, a fine of $500.00; and (C) For a third or subsequent conviction, a fine of not less than $750.00 and confinement for not less than 15 days which shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld by a sentencing court without consent of the prosecuting attorney and, when such conviction involved operation of the same motor vehicle for the previous two offenses, the court shall issue an order requiring that the license plate of such vehicle be surrendered to the court pursuant to Code Section 40-2-135. (3)(A) Any motor vehicle operated by a person who has been convicted of a fourth or subsequent violation of this Code section is declared to be contraband and subject to forfeiture in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9. (B) In any case where a vehicle which is the only family vehicle is determined to be subject to forfeiture, the court may, if it determines that the financial hardship to the family as a result of the forfeiture and sale outweighs the benefit to the state from such forfeiture, order the title to the vehicle transferred to another family member who is a duly licensed operator and who requires the use of such vehicle for employment or family transportation purposes. Such transfer shall be subject to any valid liens and shall be granted only once. (4) For the purpose of imposing a sentence under this Code section, a plea of nolo contendere or first offender treatment by a court of competent jurisdiction based on a violation of this Code section shall constitute a conviction. (c) Any person who violates this Code section during the commission of a felony shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine of not less than $750.00 and confinement for not less than nine months, and the first 30 days of such sentence shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld by a sentencing court."

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SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 40-2-6.1, relating to obscuring license plate in order to impede surveillance equipment.
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by repealing and designating as reserved Code Section 40-27, relating to removing or affixing license plate with intent to conceal or misrepresent.
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-2-41, relating to display of license plates, as follows:
"40-2-41. Unless otherwise permitted under this chapter, every vehicle required to be registered under this chapter, which is in use upon the highways, shall at all times display the license plate issued to the owner for such vehicle, and the plate shall be fastened to the rear of the vehicle in a position so as not to swing and shall be at all times plainly visible. No person shall display on the rear of a motor vehicle any temporary or permanent plate or tag not issued by the State of Georgia which is intended to resemble a license plate which is issued by the State of Georgia. The commissioner is authorized to adopt rules and regulations so as to permit the display of a license plate on the front of certain vehicles. It shall be the duty of the operator of any vehicle to keep the license plate legible at all times. No license plate shall be covered with any material unless the material is colorless and transparent. No apparatus that obstructs or hinders the clear display and legibility of a license plate shall be attached to the rear of any motor vehicle required to be registered in the state. Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-2-135, relating to revocation and seizure of license plates and renewal decals, as follows:
"40-2-135. (a)(1) The commissioner shall revoke any regular, prestige, special, or distinctive license plate which the commissioner determines was issued in error and shall revoke the special and distinctive license plate issued to a member of the General Assembly at such time as the holder ceases to hold such public office. The commissioner or his or her designated agent may revoke any license plate purchased with a check which was returned for any reason. The commissioner shall notify the holder of such regular, prestige, special, or distinctive license plate or of such other license plate of such revocation. The holder of such revoked license plate shall return the license plate to the commissioner or the commissioner's designated agent and register his or her vehicle as otherwise required by this chapter. (b)(2) The commissioner shall suspend or revoke any permanent registration and license plate issued in accordance with Code Section 40-2-47 when the owner has not

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complied with the annual requirement of the payment of ad valorem taxes and is delinquent for more than 12 months from the last date of ad valorem tax payment. (3) Any state or county law enforcement officer or any special agent or enforcement officer appointed under Code Section 40-2-134 may, upon the direction or request of the commissioner, go upon public or private property to seize a license plate or renewal decal which has been revoked pursuant to this subsection. (c)(b)(1) Upon a third conviction under Code Section 40-2-6 with the same motor vehicle by any owner or operator of such vehicle, the court shall issue an order requiring that the license plate of the vehicle be surrendered to the court. The court shall notify the commissioner within ten days after issuing any such order and send by first-class mail a copy of such order to the vehicle owner when the conviction was entered against an operator other than the owner of the vehicle. The commissioner shall suspend the registration for such vehicle upon receipt of such notice and, if such license plate is a digital license plate, shall inform the digital license plate provider of the suspension of vehicle registration. The court shall issue a receipt for the license plate surrendered pursuant to this paragraph. The court shall forward a license plate surrendered pursuant to this paragraph to the local tag agent immediately upon receipt; provided, however, that, if the surrendered license plate is a digital license plate, the court shall allow such person to retain the digital license plate. Upon the passage of 180 days and payment of a $160.00 restoration fee, an owner whose vehicle registration was suspended pursuant to this paragraph may apply for registration of such motor vehicle. (2) Upon a fourth or subsequent conviction of Code Section 40-2-6 with the same motor vehicle by any owner or operator of such vehicle, the court shall issue an order requiring that the license plate of such vehicle be surrendered to the court. The court shall notify the commissioner within ten days after issuing any such order and send by first-class mail a copy of such order to the vehicle owner when the conviction was entered against an operator other than the owner of the vehicle. The commissioner shall revoke the registration for such vehicle upon receipt of such notice and, if such license plate is a digital license plate, shall inform the digital license plate provider of the revocation of vehicle registration. The court shall issue a receipt for the license plate surrendered pursuant to this paragraph. The court shall forward a license plate surrendered pursuant to this paragraph to the local tag agent immediately upon receipt; provided, however, that, if the surrendered license plate is a digital license plate, the court shall allow such person to retain the digital license plate. (3) For purposes of this subsection, a plea of nolo contendere shall constitute a conviction. Any state or county law enforcement officer or any special agent or enforcement officer appointed under Code Section 40-2-134 may, upon the direction or request of the commissioner, go upon public or private property to seize a license plate or renewal decal which has been revoked as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section."

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SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-14-6, relating to warning signs required and signage requirements, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) In addition to the signs required under subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, each law enforcement agency using an automated traffic enforcement safety device as provided for in Code Section 40-14-18 shall erect signs warning of the use of a stationary speed detection device within the approaching school zone. Such signs shall be at least 24 by 30 inches in area, shall be visible plainly from every lane of traffic, shall be viewable in all traffic conditions, and shall not be placed in such a manner that the view of such sign is subject to being obstructed by any other vehicle on such highway. An automated traffic enforcement safety device warning sign Such signs shall be placed within 500 feet prior to the warning sign announcing the reduction of the speed limit for the school speed zone and shall include lights that flash yellow during the time when the automated traffic enforcement safety device is authorized to issue citations pursuant to Code Section 40-14-18 and in accordance with any rule or regulation established by the Department of Transportation. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that such signs are properly installed pursuant to this subsection at the time of any alleged violation under this article."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-14-8, relating to when case may be made and conviction had, as follows:
"40-14-8. (a) No county, city, or campus officer shall be allowed to make a case based on the use of any speed detection device, unless the speed of the vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit by more than ten miles per hour and no conviction shall be had thereon unless such speed is more than ten miles per hour above the posted speed limit. (b) The limitations contained in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply in properly marked school zones one hour before, during, and one hour after the normal hours of school operation or programs for care and supervision of students before school, after school, or during vacation periods as provided for under Code Section 20-2-65, in properly:
(1) School zones properly marked with warning signs while the reduction of the speed limit for the school zone is in effect, when the speed detection device is one other than an automated traffic enforcement safety device and is operated by an on-site law enforcement officer; (2) Properly marked historic districts, in properly; and (3) Properly marked residential zones. (c) For purposes of this chapter, thoroughfares with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or more shall not be considered residential districts zones. For purposes of this Code section the term 'historic district' means a historic district as defined in paragraph (5) of Code Section 44-10-22 and which is listed on the Georgia Register of Historic Places or as defined by ordinance adopted pursuant to a local constitutional amendment."

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SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-14-11, relating to investigations by commissioner of public safety, issuance of order suspending or revoking permit, and ratio of speeding fines to agency's budget, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a law enforcement agency is employing speed detection devices for purposes other than the promotion of the public health, welfare, and safety if the fines or civil penalties levied based on the use of speed detection devices for speeding offenses are equal to or greater than 35 30 percent of a municipal or county law enforcement agency's budget. For purposes of this Code section, fines collected for citations issued for violations of Code Section 40-6-180 shall be included when calculating total speeding fine such speeding offenses revenue for the agency; provided, however, that fines for speeding violations exceeding 20 miles per hour over the established speed limit and civil monetary penalties for speeding violations issued pursuant to Code Section 40-14-18 shall not be considered when calculating total speeding fine offenses revenue for the agency."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-14-18, relating to enforcement of speed limit in school zones with recorded images, civil monetary penalty, and consequences for failure to pay penalty, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and subsection (c) as follows:
"(a)(1) The speed limit within any school zone as provided for in Code Section 40-148 and marked pursuant to Code Section 40-14-6 may be enforced by using photographically recorded images for violations which occurred only one hour prior to and one hour after the school's official starting time and one hour prior to and two hours after the school's official dismissal time and when such violations are in excess of ten miles per hour over the speed limit; provided, however, that, when any portion of a school's property is bisected by a highway, such enforcement may occur on a school day during the time in which instructional classes are taking place and one hour before such classes are scheduled to begin and for one hour after such classes have concluded when such violations are in excess of ten miles per hour over the speed limit." "(c) A violation for which a civil warning or a civil monetary penalty is imposed pursuant to this Code section shall not be considered a moving traffic violation for the purpose of points assessment under Code Section 40-5-57. Such violation shall be deemed noncriminal, and imposition of a civil warning or civil monetary penalty pursuant to this Code section shall not be deemed a conviction and shall not be made a part of the operating record of the person upon whom such liability is imposed, nor shall it be used for any insurance purposes in the provision of motor vehicle insurance coverage. A civil monetary penalty imposed pursuant to this Code section shall not be taxed nor shall any additional penalty, fee, or surcharge to a fine be assessed."
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton
Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal
Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson
Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 399. By Senators Echols of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Walker III of the 20th, Esteves of the 6th, Hickman of the 4th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to encourage and state expectations for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, units of the University System of Georgia, and local boards of education to enter into and amend existing agreements with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia for awarding postsecondary course credits that are transferrable between the university system and the technical college system and between units thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to encourage and state expectations for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, units of the University System of Georgia, and local boards of education to enter into and amend existing agreements with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia for awarding postsecondary course credits that are transferable between the university system and the technical college system and between units thereof; to provide for reports; to provide for certification of certain courses as approved prerequisites for certain degree programs of the university system and the technical college system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 204-11, relating to powers of board, as follows:
"(3) Select and employ a commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia and fix his compensation, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the provisions of this article. The commissioner shall:
(A) Exercise the overall supervision and direction of the Technical College System of Georgia and shall serve at the pleasure of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia may assign and delegate to the commissioner such responsibilities, powers, and duties as the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia may deem proper and appropriate, including the authority to execute on behalf of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia legal documents and other filings; and

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(B) Be responsible for implementing the policies of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and for the day-to-day operations of the Technical College System of Georgia. The commissioner shall develop job descriptions for the necessary administrative, programmatic, liaison, and clerical personnel and shall, at his discretion, hire staff necessary for the operation of the Technical College System of Georgia; and
(C)(i) In collaboration with the chancellor of the University System of Georgia, provide a report of at least the following:
(I) A list of the courses that have been approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to be transferable between units of the university system and the technical college system; (II) Of the courses listed as provided for in subdivision (I) of this division, identify the university system baccalaureate degree program or programs for which each such course has been approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to be a degree prerequisite; (III) Of the courses listed as provided for in subdivision (I) of this division, identify the technical college system degree program or programs for which each such course has been approved by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to be degree prerequisites; (IV) A summary of efforts undertaken by the technical college system in collaboration with the university system to reduce barriers to degree completion by students who have earned course credits in the university system, the technical college system, or both; (V) A summary of efforts undertaken to develop plans and procedures for reverse transfers. As used in this subdivision, the term `reverse transfer' means the process of transferring the credits a student has earned from a four-year institution to any unit of the technical college system from which a student transferred in order to award a degree to such student from the technical college system; (VI) A summary of the efforts undertaken on behalf of the technical college system in collaboration with the university system to comply with the requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-4-20; and (VII) A summary of efforts undertaken to align transferable courses and degree completion to the High-demand Career List developed and approved by the State Workforce Development Board. (ii) The report required pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph shall be submitted in writing by December 1 of each even-numbered year by the commissioner to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the respective chairs of the House Committee on Higher Education, the House Committee on Education, the Senate Education and Youth Committee, and the Senate Higher Education Committee."

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-4-14, relating to Technical College System of Georgia established, powers and duties, as follows:
"(c) The Technical College System of Georgia shall be empowered to: (1)(A) Approve occupational programs below the baccalaureate level; provided, however, that any courses to be transferable to units of the University System of Georgia shall be approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-4-20. (B) Certify prior to the start of each semester all courses that have been approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to be transferable to units of the university system. (C) Of the courses certified as provided for in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, identify the university system baccalaureate degree program or programs for which each such course has been approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to be a degree prerequisite;
(2) Receive and hold title to property, equipment, money, and materials; (3) Operate instructional services projects, also known as student live work projects, in those occupational areas which require specific skills or competency mastery that can best be obtained or demonstrated in a laboratory environment with clients, real items, or projects, including, but not limited to, carpentry, child care, aviation, welding, and automotive repair, and, in connection with such projects:
(A) Receive, retain, and utilize donations, fees, and moneys generated as a result of the sale of such services or projects; (B) Retain any unexpended student live work funds from year to year; (C) Expend retained student live work funds for any student live work project or for the benefit of instructional programs at the technical institute; and (D) Acquire, improve, and sell real or personal property in connection with student live work projects, provided that all acquisitions and sales of real property in connection with student live work projects shall be approved by the state board; (4) Solicit and receive funds from the general public, corporate underwriters, and foundations; (5) Contract with other state, federal, or local public or private schools and other entities, individuals, or other legal entities for the provision of programmatic or administrative services or activities the system deems necessary; and (6) Administer and supervise programs in accordance with standards, rules, regulations, and policies of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-4-20, relating to authority of Board of Regents of University System of Georgia unabridged, as follows:

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"20-4-20. (a) Nothing in this article shall abridge the authority of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to establish or operate colleges or of local boards of education to operate schools. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of subsection (a) of this Code section to the contrary:
(1) The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and local boards of education are encouraged and expected:
(A) To work continuously with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to develop and implement policies, programs, and practices that promote and advance the objectives of serving student needs, avoiding duplication of mission, using state resources efficiently, and expanding opportunities for postsecondary degree attainment in Georgia; and (B) Consistent with the objectives stated in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, to enter into and amend existing agreements with the Technical College System of Georgia for awarding postsecondary course credits that are transferable between units of the university system and the technical college system; (2) The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia are encouraged and expected to promote and allow units of the university system and the technical college system to enter into and amend existing agreements: (A) For awarding postsecondary course credits that are transferable between such units of the university system and the technical college system; and (B) That are consistent with the objectives stated in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan
Moore Y Mughal
Neal

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J
Collins

Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 132. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Goodman of the 8th, Summers of the 13th, Anderson of the 24th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain nonresident aliens; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; to provide for definitions; to

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provide for exceptions; to provide for civil actions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"2-1-7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agricultural land' means any land capable of use in the production of agricultural crops, timber, livestock or livestock products, poultry or poultry products, milk or dairy products, or fruit or other horticultural products, but does not include any land zoned by a local governmental unit for a use other than and nonconforming with agricultural use. (2) 'Nonresident alien' means:
(A)(i) Any natural person described in subsection (a) of Code Section 1-2-11 who is not a United States citizen or legal resident, is an agent of a foreign government designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R Section 7.4, and:
(I) Has been physically absent from the United States for more than six months out of the most recent 12 months preceding the acquisition of a possessory interest described in this Code section; or (II) Has been physically absent from Georgia for more than two months out of the most recent 12 months preceding the acquisition of a possessory interest described in this Code section. (ii) The provisions of this subparagraph shall not be in conflict with the federal Fair Housing Act. (B) A corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trustee, or other business entity that is: (i) Domiciled in a country whose government is designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R Section 7.4; or (ii) Domiciled within the United States, but the ownership of at least 25 percent of which is composed of any corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trustee, or other business entity that is domiciled in a country whose government is designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R Section 7.4; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall not include a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trustee, or other business entity leasing land from its owner and using such land for agricultural research and development or experimental purposes, including testing, developing, or producing crop production inputs, including, but not

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limited to, seeds, plants, pesticides, soil amendments, biologicals, and fertilizers, for sale or resale to farmers; or (C) A foreign government designated as a foreign adversary by the United States Secretary of Commerce pursuant to 15 C.F.R Section 7.4. (3) 'Residential property' means real estate intended to be used as the purchaser's dwelling, as such term is defined in Code Section 8-3-201. (b)(1) Except as provided by subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, no nonresident alien shall acquire directly or indirectly any possessory interest in agricultural land or land within a ten mile radius of any military base, military installation, or military airport. (2) This subsection shall not apply to residential property. (c)(1) A nonresident alien may acquire a possessory interest in agricultural land by devise or inheritance, as security for indebtedness, in the collection of debts, or by any procedure for the enforcement of a lien or claim thereon, whether created by mortgage or otherwise. (2) Any such possessory interest in agricultural land acquired by a nonresident alien in the collection of debts or by any procedure for the enforcement of a lien or claim thereon shall be disposed of within two years after acquiring such possessory interest. (3) Any such possessory interest in agricultural land acquired by a nonresident alien by devise or inheritance shall be disposed of within one year after acquiring such possessory interest. (d) A nonresident alien that acquires a possessory interest in agricultural land pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section may avoid disposing of such interest if, within the time required for disposal, such nonresident alien terminates said nonresident alien status. (e) A broker who is engaged by client who is a prospective buyer or seller of a possessory interest in agricultural land shall timely disclose to said client the requirements and limitations of this Code section. For purposes of this subsection, the terms 'broker,' 'client,' and 'timely' shall have the same meanings as provided in Code Section 10-6A-3. (f) A nonresident alien that purports to acquire any interest in agricultural land in violation of this Code section shall be barred from making any claim against any party for restitution of the purchase price paid by such nonresident alien in connection with such interest in agricultural land or for any other kind of payment relating to the nonresident alien's loss or lack of title to such interest in agricultural land. The legal counsel of any county, municipality, or consolidated government in which the agricultural land is located, the Attorney General, or any person that is not a nonresident alien that was a party to the void transaction or is a subsequent holder of such interest may file an action. (g) An individual who intentionally violates the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $15,000.00 or imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than two years, or both."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968," so as to provide for a three-year moratorium on the acceptance of applications for new permits by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources for surface mining utilizing dragline mining for heavy mineral sands; to prohibit tolling; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"12-4-85. (a) Beginning on July 1, 2024, and continuing until June 30, 2027, the division shall accept no applications for new permits for surface mining utilizing dragline mining for heavy mineral sands in areas for which no prior surface mining permit has been obtained; provided, however, that the three-year period shall not be tolled or extended for any reason; and provided, further, that, after such period has expired, the deadlines specified in subparagraph (c)(1)(A) of Code Section 12-2-2 for acting on any permit application formerly subject to such period shall be strictly enforced and shall not be extended for any reason. (b) This Code section shall not prevent the modification of permits already issued by the division or the granting or modification of permit applications originally submitted to the division pursuant to this part on or before June 30, 2024."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson

Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum

Y Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott

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Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holland E Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 402. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th, Summers of the 13th, Williams of the 25th, Goodman of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses relative to the operation of a motor vehicle, so as to revise restrictions upon the operation of Class C motor vehicles by Class D license holders with certain passengers in the vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to restrict other additional fines, fees, penalties, or charges upon civil monetary penalties issued for violations of improperly passing a school bus and speeding in a school zone when captured by cameras; to provide for inclusion of civil monetary penalties issued by automated traffic enforcement devices in the permissible ratio of speeding fines for a law enforcement agency's budget; to provide for the assessment of penalty for violations of provisions relating to automated traffic enforcement devices by an agent, law enforcement agency, or governing body; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, by revising subparagraph (d)(3)(A) as follows:
"(A) The owner of a motor vehicle shall be liable for a civil monetary penalty to the governing body of the law enforcement agency provided for in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph if such vehicle is found, as evidenced by recorded images, to have been operated in disregard or disobedience of subsection (a) of this Code section and such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law. The amount of such civil monetary penalty shall be $250.00, and no other additional fines, fees, penalties, or charges shall be authorized;"
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-14-11, relating to investigations by commissioner of public safety, issuance of order suspending or revoking permit, and ratio of speeding fines to agency's budget, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a law enforcement agency is employing speed detection devices for purposes other than the promotion of the public health, welfare, and safety if the fines levied based on the use of speed detection devices for speeding offenses are equal to or greater than 35 percent of a municipal or county law enforcement agency's budget. For purposes of this Code section, fines collected for citations issued for violations of Code Section 40-6-180 and moneys collected for civil monetary penalties pursuant to Code Section 40-14-18 shall be included when calculating total speeding fine revenue for the agency; provided, however, that fines for speeding violations exceeding 20 miles per hour over the established speed limit and civil

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monetary penalties for speeding violations issued pursuant to Code Section 40-14-18 shall not be considered when calculating total speeding fine revenue for the agency."

SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-14-18, relating to enforcement of speed limit in school zones with recorded images, civil monetary penalty, and vehicle registration and transfer of title restrictions for failure to pay penalty, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(1) The owner of a motor vehicle shall be liable for a civil monetary penalty to the governing body of the law enforcement agency provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection if such vehicle is found, as evidenced by photographically recorded images, to have been operated in disregard or disobedience of the speed limit within any school zone and such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law. The amount of such civil monetary penalty shall be $75.00 for a first violation and $125.00 for a second or any subsequent violation, in addition to fees associated with the electronic processing of such civil monetary penalty which shall not exceed a total of $25.00, and no other additional fines, fees, penalties, or charges shall be authorized; provided, however, that for a period of 30 days after the first automated traffic enforcement safety device is introduced by a law enforcement agency within a school zone, the driver of a motor vehicle shall not be liable for a civil monetary penalty but shall be issued a civil warning for disregard or disobedience of the speed limit within the school zone;" "(n) Any agent, law enforcement agency, or governing body that violates any provision of this article relating to automated traffic enforcement safety devices shall be assessed a fine of $1,000.00 by the commissioner of public safety."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina
Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P.

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Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J
Collins

Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Mughal Y Neal
New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 449. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Payne of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certification as nursing aid and employer sponsored training and competency examination program, to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to personnel regarding emergency medical services; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licensed practical nurses; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide certain licensure requirements, regulations, and prohibitions relating to nurses and other medical professionals; to amend Code Section 31-7-12.8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification as nursing aide and employer sponsored training and competency examination program, so as to change certain provisions relating to such certification and programs; to allow certain military medical personnel to qualify for provisional certification as a certified nursing aide; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personnel regarding emergency medical services, so as to allow certain military medical personnel to provisionally qualify as a paramedic, cardiac technician, or an emergency medical technician; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensed practical nurses, so as to allow certain military medical personnel to provisionally qualify as a licensed practical nurse; to provide for a definition; to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to provide for licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for renewal of licenses; to provide for a misdemeanor to practice advanced nursing practice without a license; to change a provision relating to certain information to be given to the board by licensees to include certain hospitals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Code Section 31-7-12.8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification as nursing aide and employer sponsored training and competency examination program, is amended by revising subsection (b) and adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(b) The department shall approve employer based programs sponsored by or offered in assisted living communities, private home care providers, personal care homes, or other long-term care facilities licensed by the department for certified nurse aide training and competency examination programs, in the same manner as such programs are approved in nursing homes, as determined by the department. The department shall require all employer based programs to meet the requirements set forth in 42 C.F.R. 483.152 and other applicable laws and regulations. (c) The department, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Service, shall establish a program through which military medical personnel may provisionally operate within their scope of practice and training for a period of 12 months without meeting the examination requirements provided for in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section. During such 12 month period, such individual may apply for certification at the appropriate level.

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(d) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'military medical personnel' means an individual who has, within 12 months of seeking certification pursuant to this Code section, served as a medic in the United States Army, medical technician in the United States Air Force, or corpsman in the United States Navy or Coast Guard and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable."
SECTION 1-2. Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personnel regarding emergency medical services, is amended by revising Code Section 3111-52, relating to certification and recertification of, and training for, paramedics and cardiac technicians and qualifications by felons, as follows:
"31-11-52. (a) The department shall establish procedures and standards for certifying and recertifying paramedics and cardiac technicians. An applicant for initial certification as a paramedic or a cardiac technician must shall:
(1) Submit a completed application on a form to be prescribed by the department, which shall include evidence that the applicant is 18 years of age or older and is of good moral character; (2) Submit from the department a notarized statement that the applicant has completed a training course approved by the department; (3) Submit to the department a fee as set forth in the regulations of the department; and (4) Meet such other requirements as are set forth in the rules and regulations of the department. (b) The department shall also adopt procedures and standards for its approval of paramedic training courses and cardiac technician training courses. The department shall adopt such regulations after consultation with appropriate public and private agencies and organizations concerned with medical education and the practice of medicine. Procedures and standards adopted by the department shall be consistent with the purposes and provisions of this chapter. (c) An applicant convicted of a felony more than five but less than ten years prior to application shall not be disqualified for certification, provided that such applicant has: (1) Successfully completed a training program approved by the department and sponsored by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Code Section 42-5-57; and (2) Met all other requirements as set forth in this chapter. (d) The department, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Service, shall establish a program through which military medical personnel may provisionally operate within their scope of practice and training for a period of 12 months without meeting the requirements provided for in paragraphs (2) and (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section. The program established pursuant to this subsection shall not conflict with or supplant Code Section 38-3-71 or Georgia's status as a member of the EMS Interstate Compact. (e) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'military medical personnel' means an individual who has, within 12 months of seeking certification pursuant to this Code section, served as a medic in the United States Army, medical technician in the United

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States Air Force, or corpsman in the United States Navy or Coast Guard and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable."
SECTION 1-3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 31-11-53, relating to services which may be rendered by certified emergency medical technicians and trainees, by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(c) The department, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Service, shall establish a program through which military medical personnel may provisionally operate within their scope of practice and training without additional training, experience, or examination for a period of up to 12 months. During such 12 month period, such individual may apply for certification at the appropriate level. The program established pursuant to this subsection shall not conflict with or supplant Code Section 38-3-71 or Georgia's status as a member of the EMS Interstate Compact. (d) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'military medical personnel' means an individual who has, within 12 months of seeking certification pursuant to this Code section, served as a medic in the United States Army, medical technician in the United States Air Force, or corpsman in the United States Navy or Coast Guard and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable."
SECTION 1-4. Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensed practical nurses, is amended by revising Code Section 43-26-36, relating to application for licensure and examination, by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(c) Notwithstanding Code Section 43-1-35, or any other provision of law, the board, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Service, shall establish a program through which military medical personnel may provisionally operate within their scope of practice and training for a period of 12 months without meeting the requirements provided for in paragraphs (3), (5), and (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (d) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'military medical personnel' means an individual who has, within 12 months of seeking licensure pursuant to this Code section, served as a medic in the United States Army, medical technician in the United States Air Force, or corpsman in the United States Navy or Coast Guard and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, is amended in Code Section 43-26-3, relating to definitions relative to nurses, by revising paragraphs (1) and (1.1) as follows:

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"(1) 'Advanced nursing practice' means practice in a population focus by a registered professional nurse who is licensed by the board under this article or who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter who meets those educational, practice, certification requirements, or any combination of such requirements as specified in Code Section 43-26-7.1 and established by the board, and includes certified nurse midwives, certified nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists and clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric/mental health, and others recognized by the board. (1.1) 'Advanced practice registered nurse' means:
(A) A person a registered professional nurse who is licensed by the board under this article or who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter, who is recognized by the board as having met the requirements as specified in Code Section 43-26-7.1 and established by the board to engage in advanced nursing practice, and who holds a master's degree or other graduate degree from an approved nursing education program and national board certification in his or her area of specialty, within one of the following roles: a certified nurse midwife, a certified nurse practitioner, a certified registered nurse anesthetist, or a clinical nurse specialist or clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health; or (B) A a person who was recognized as an advanced practice registered nurse by the board on or before June 30, 2006. This paragraph shall not be construed to require a certified registered nurse anesthetist who graduated from an approved nurse anesthetist educational program prior to January 1, 1999, to hold a master's degree or other graduate degree. Further, this paragraph shall not be construed to require a registered professional nurse who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter authorizing such nurse to practice in another party state under a multistate licensure privilege to obtain a single-state license from the board as a condition of receiving authorization licensure by the board to practice in this state as an advanced practice registered nurse."
SECTION 2-2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-26-7.1. (a) On and after September 1, 2025, any applicant who meets the requirements of this Code section shall be eligible for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse.
(b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant for initial licensure to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse shall:
(A) Submit a completed written application and fee; (B) Be currently licensed by the board as a registered professional nurse or hold a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter; (C) Have completed an accredited graduate or postgraduate level advanced practice registered nursing program in one of the four roles specified under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 43-26-3 and in at least one population focus;

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(D) Be currently certified by a national certifying body recognized by the board in an advanced practice registered nursing program in a role and population focus appropriate for educational preparation; (E) Have satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for licensure under this subsection shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such criminal background check; and (F) Meet such other criteria as established by the board. (2) A person who is authorized by the board to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse as of September 1, 2025, shall by operation of law be automatically licensed to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse on such date. (c) An applicant for reinstatement of licensure who has previously held a valid advanced practice registered nurse license in Georgia or authorization to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in Georgia prior to September 1, 2025, shall: (1) Submit a completed written application and fee; (2) Meet continuing competency requirements as established by the board; (3) Have satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for reinstatement of licensure under this subsection shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for reinstatement of licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such criminal background check; and (4) Meet such other criteria as established by the board."
SECTION 2-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-26-9, relating to biennial renewal of nursing licenses, continuing competency requirements, voluntary surrender or failure to renew license, and restoration and reissuance of license, as follows:
"43-26-9. (a) Licenses issued under this article shall be renewed biennially according to schedules and fees approved by the board. (b) A renewed license shall be issued to a registered professional nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed undergraduate nurse who remits the required fee and complies with requirements established by the board.

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(b.1)(c) Beginning with the 2016 license renewal cycle, an applicant for license renewal as a registered professional nurse under this article shall meet one of the following continuing competency requirements during the previous licensure period:
(1) Completion of 30 continuing education hours by a board approved provider; (2) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the board; (3) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field, as recognized by the board; (4) Verification of competency by a health care facility or entity licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31 or operated exclusively by the federal government or any of its agencies or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or (5) Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field. Failure to meet the minimum continuing competency requirement for renewal of a license shall be grounds for denial of a renewal application. The board may waive or modify the requirements contained in this subsection in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the board, in its discretion, deems appropriate. An applicant who is renewing a license for the first time shall not be required to meet the requirements of this subsection until the time of the second renewal if the applicant's initial license period is six months or less. (c)(d) The voluntary surrender of a license or the failure to renew a license by the end of an established penalty period shall have the same effect as a revocation of said license, subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license and, as a condition thereof, may impose any disciplinary sanction provided by Code Section 43-1-19 or 43-26-11."
SECTION 2-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-26-10, relating to practicing as a registered professional nurse without a license prohibited, as follows:
"43-26-10. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to:
(1) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse without a valid, current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-12; (2) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained, signed, or issued; (3) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse during the time the license is suspended, revoked, surrendered, or administratively revoked for failure to renew;

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(4) Use any words, abbreviations, figures, letters, title, sign, card, or device implying that such person is a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse unless such person is duly licensed or recognized by the board so to practice under the provisions of this article; (5) Fraudulently furnish a license to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse; (6) Knowingly employ any person to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse who is not a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse; (7) Conduct a nursing education program preparing persons to practice nursing as registered professional nurses unless the program has been approved by the board; or (8) Knowingly aid or abet any person to violate this article."

SECTION 2-5. Said chapter is further amendment by revising Code Section 43-26-13, relating to certain information given to the board by licenses, as follows:
"43-26-13. (a) A licensee may, in lieu of providing his or her home address, provide the board a legitimate business address for purposes of the public information made available by the board with regard to licensed registered professional nurses. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any reference to a rural hospital organization in this chapter shall also include any hospital located in any county that satisfies the definition of rural hospital organization in Code Section 31-8-9.1."

PART III SECTION 3-1.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P.

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Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner
Burchett Y Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin
Martinez

Y Mughal Y Neal
New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 344. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Brass of the 28th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 48-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxation of corporations, so as to exclude from taxable income certain grants for broadband

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investments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 48-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxation of corporations, is amended by adding a new paragraph in subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(18) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and prior to January 1, 2029, there shall be subtracted from taxable income any grant or subgrant pursuant to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program established pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 1702, or the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, received for the purpose of making investments in broadband infrastructure but only to the extent that such grant or subgrant is included in the corporation's taxable income, as defined under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2024, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina
Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

E Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal E New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V
Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden E Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin
Martinez

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 517. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse under defenses to criminal prosecutions, so as to provide for immunity from certain criminal prosecutions against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding defenses to tort actions, so as to provide for immunity from civil liability against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina
Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald

Y Sampson N Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C N Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Cummings Y Daniel N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas Y Draper N Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

E Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston N Howard Y Huddleston N Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor
Marin Y Martin
Martinez

Y Meeks Y Miller
Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore Y Mughal Y Neal E New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch N Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts N Romman Y Sainz

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser N Westbrook Y Wiedower N Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 18.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 497. By Senators Hickman of the 4th, Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Esteves of the 6th and Halpern of the 39th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to redesignate the High-demand Career Initiatives Program as the High Demand Apprenticeship Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a repealer; to amend Code Section 20-2-161.4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to accessing HOPE scholarship funds for dual enrolled students and termination, so as to make a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to redesignate the High-demand Career Initiatives Program as the High Demand Apprenticeship Program; to reduce contract award amounts from $10,000.00 to $5,000.00 per apprentice; to increase the cap on allowable apprentices from five to ten; to authorize certain expenditures by the Office of Workforce Development; to provide for the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to establish the Public Service Apprenticeship Program to promote the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in this state; to provide the purpose of such program; to authorize the board to enter into contracts with public service sponsors for the successful completion of the education, training, and other requirements of apprentices in Georgia; to provide application requirements and procedures; to authorize contract completion awards; to require a report; to authorize the acceptance of grants and other funds; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a repealer; to amend Code Section 20-2-161.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accessing HOPE scholarship funds for dual enrolled students and termination, so as to make a conforming change; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification requirements, procedures, and conditions, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to revise the definition of the term "public benefit" to include apprenticeships; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-4-151, relating to purpose of High-demand Career Initiatives Program, employer partnerships, required information, contracts, awards, and limitations, as follows:
"20-4-151. (a) Subject to appropriations of funds by the General Assembly for this purpose, the board, in coordination with the Department of Labor, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Education, and the Office of Planning and Budget, shall establish and administer a program through the Office of Workforce Development to be called the High-demand Career Initiatives High Demand Apprenticeship Program. The purpose of the program High Demand Apprenticeship Program is to incentivize apprenticeship sponsors to establish new or grow existing registered apprenticeship programs in Georgia in order to support the growth of apprenticeship programs and

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expand high-quality work-based work based learning experiences in high-demand fields and careers for persons in Georgia. (b) An employer sponsor may apply to the board for the opportunity to enter into a contract to perform the requirements of conducting an apprenticeship program for a specific apprentice. Such contract shall require the employer sponsor's apprentice to successfully complete an apprenticeship program. (c) The board shall provide upon request and on the Technical College System of Georgia's public website information about the program High Demand Apprenticeship Program, the application, application instructions, and the application period established each year for contracts for services available under the such program. (d) Upon successful completion of the requirements of a contract under this article, the board shall provide a contract completion award to the employer sponsor. The contract completion award amount shall be determined based on the number of hours of education and training required for the successful completion of the apprenticeship under such apprenticeship program but shall not exceed:
(1) $10,000.00 per apprentice for contracts entered into before July 1, 2024; and (2) $5,000.00 per apprentice for contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2024. (e) Each employer sponsor shall only be eligible to enter into contracts under this article for up to: (1) Five five apprentices per year through the end of Fiscal Year 2024; and (2) Ten apprentices per year beginning with the Fiscal Year 2025 and continuing each fiscal year thereafter. (f) An apprenticeship sponsor may assist with the application for and completion of an apprenticeship contract authorized by this article. (g) Beginning July 1, 2024, and continuing thereafter, the Office of Workforce Development shall be authorized to: (1) Provide initial funding for up to $2,500.00 per apprentice of the amount provided for in paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section; and (2) Provide funding to award employer sponsors up to $2,500.00 per apprentice 12 months after the start of his or her apprenticeship."
SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-4-152, relating to annual publication of high-demand jobs, as follows:
"20-4-152. (a) The board, in coordination with the Office of Workforce Development, shall create annually and publish on its public website a list of high-demand jobs state wide for purposes of the High-demand Career Initiatives High Demand Apprenticeship Program. (b) The Office of Workforce Development shall publish and maintain criteria for the selection of high-demand jobs eligible for the High-demand Career Initiatives High Demand Apprenticeship Program."

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SECTION 1-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-4-153, relating to annual reporting and cooperation from apprenticeship sponsor, as follows:
"(b) Each apprenticeship sponsor shall fully cooperate in providing statistical information requested by the board or, at the board's discretion, be excluded from participating in the High-demand Career Initiatives High Demand Apprenticeship Program."
SECTION 1-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-4-154, relating to rules and regulations, as follows:
"20-4-154. The board shall adopt rules and regulations deemed necessary for the implementation and administration of this article, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, rules and regulations for:
(1) Establishing establishing a staff review and application approval process,; (2) Application application scoring criteria that shall include provisions that give priority to apprenticeship programs that hire and train apprentices who are:
(A) Between 15 and 21 years of age; or (B) Enrolled in an adult education program and engaged in obtaining a high school diploma;, (3) The the minimum score necessary for approval of a contract,; and (4) The the terms of agreement between an employer sponsor and the board, and any other rules deemed necessary for the implementation and administration of this article."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 8
20-4-160. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Apprentice' means a person who is at least 15 years of age, except where a higher minimum age is required by law, who is employed in an eligible apprenticeable occupation, and is registered in Georgia with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. (2) 'Apprenticeable occupation' means an occupation approved for apprenticeship by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. (3) 'Apprenticeship program' means a program registered with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship that includes terms and conditions for

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the qualification, recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices, including the requirement for a written apprenticeship agreement. (4) 'Apprenticeship sponsor' means:
(A) Any entity operating an apprenticeship program; or (B) Any entity in whose name an apprenticeship program is being operated that is registered with or approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. (5) 'Board' means the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. (6) 'Eligible apprenticeable occupation' means an apprenticeable occupation identified by the Office of Workforce Development pursuant to Code Section 20-4-152 as a highdemand job. (7) 'Office of Workforce Development' means the Technical College System of Georgia's Office of Workforce Development. (8) 'Public service sponsor' means a state or local government entity that coordinates with or is an apprenticeship sponsor and employs and trains an apprentice.
20-4-161. (a) Subject to appropriations of funds by the General Assembly for this purpose, the board, in coordination with the Department of Labor, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Education, and the Office of Planning and Budget, shall establish and administer a program through the Office of Workforce Development to be called the Public Service Apprenticeship Program. The purpose of the Public Service Apprenticeship Program is to incentivize apprenticeship sponsors to establish new or grow existing registered apprenticeship programs in Georgia in order to support the growth of apprenticeship programs and expand high-quality work based learning experiences in state and local government fields and careers for persons in Georgia. (b) A public service sponsor may apply to the board for the opportunity to enter into a contract to perform the requirements of conducting an apprenticeship program for a specific apprentice. Such contract shall require the public service sponsor's apprentice to successfully complete an apprenticeship program. (c) The board shall provide upon request and on the Technical College System of Georgia's public website information about the Public Service Apprenticeship Program, the application, application instructions, and the application period established each year for contracts for services available under such program. (d) Upon successful completion of the requirements of a contract under this article, the board shall provide a contract completion award to the public service sponsor. The contract completion award amount shall be determined based on the number of hours of education and training required for the successful completion of the apprenticeship under such apprenticeship program but shall not exceed $5,000.00 per apprentice. (e) Each public service sponsor shall only be eligible to enter into contracts under this article for up to ten apprentices per year. (f) An apprenticeship sponsor may assist with the application for and completion of an apprenticeship contract authorized by this article.

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20-4-162. (a) The Office of Workforce Development shall annually report on its public website the following information for the previous year:
(1) The total amount of compensation awarded under this article; (2) The total number of contracts entered into and the number of contracts completed; (3) The total number of apprentices who attended an institution of the Technical College System of Georgia during the course of his or her apprenticeship program; and (4) The total number of apprentices who did not attend an institution of the Technical College System of Georgia during the course of his or her apprenticeship program. (b) Each apprenticeship sponsor shall fully cooperate in providing statistical information requested by the board or, at the board's discretion, be excluded from participating in the Public Service Apprenticeship Program.
20-4-163. The board shall adopt rules and regulations deemed necessary for the implementation and administration of this article, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, rules and regulations for:
(1) Establishing a staff review and application approval process; (2) Application scoring criteria that shall prioritize apprenticeship programs that hire and train apprentices:
(A) Who are enrolled in or have completed a high school career, technical, and agricultural education (CTAE) public administration pathway program; or (B) In state and local government skilled trade fields; (3) The minimum score necessary for approval of a contract; and (4) The terms of agreement between a public service sponsor and the board.
20-4-164. To assist in carrying out this article, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia is authorized to accept grants of money, materials, services, or property of any kind from a federal agency, private agency, corporation, or individual.
20-4-165. This article shall stand repealed on July 1, 2027."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Code Section 20-2-161.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accessing HOPE scholarship funds for dual enrolled students and termination, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(E) as follows:
"(E) The number of students employed in a high-demand field after completing a focused program of study identified by the State Board of the Technical College

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System of Georgia as part of the High-demand Career Initiatives High Demand Apprenticeship Program provided for in Code Section 20-4-152."

PART IV SECTION 4-1.

Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification requirements, procedures, and conditions, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, is amended in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) by adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(A.1) Apprenticeships;"

PART V SECTION 5-1.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox
Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 83.

By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Strickland of the 17th, Jones II of the 22nd and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to revise the eligibility for restraining orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 8 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisional and final remedies and special proceedings under the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," so as to revise and provide clarity regarding acceptance of settlement offers involving motor vehicles for personal injury, bodily injury, and death; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article 8 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisional and final remedies and special proceedings under the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," is amended by revising Code Section 9-11-67.1, relating to settlement offers and

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agreements for personal injury, bodily injury, and death from motor vehicle and payment methods, as follows:
"9-11-67.1. (a) Any offer to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from a motor vehicle collision shall be an offer to enter into a bilateral contract. (b) From the time a cause of action accrues until the filing of an answer by the named defendant, or if there are multiple named defendants, until the time that all named defendants have filed their initial answers or been found to be in default, whichever is applicable, Prior to the filing of an answer, any offer to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from the use of a motor vehicle collision and prepared by or with the assistance of an attorney on behalf of a claimant or claimants shall be in writing and:
(1) Shall contain the following material terms, which shall be the only material terms: (A) The time period within which such offer must be accepted, which shall be not less than 30 days from receipt of the offer by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; (B) Amount of monetary payment; (C) The party or parties the claimant or claimants will release if such offer is accepted; (D) For any type of release, whether the release is full or limited and an itemization of what the claimant or claimants will provide to each releasee; and (E) The claims to be released; (F) A date by which payment shall be delivered; provided, however, that such date shall not be less than 40 days from receipt of the offer; and (G) A requirement that in order to settle the claim the recipient shall provide the offeror a statement, under oath, regarding whether all liability and casualty insurance issued by the recipient that provides coverage or that may provide coverage for the claim at issue has been disclosed to the offeror and a date by which such statement under oath shall be delivered, and such date shall not be less than 40 days from receipt of the offer; provided, however, that the requirement provided in this subparagraph may be waived by the offeror; and
(2) Shall include medical or other records in the offeror's possession incurred as a result of the subject claim that are sufficient to allow the recipient to evaluate the claim; and (3) May include a term requiring that in order to settle the claim the recipient shall provide the offeror a statement, under oath, regarding whether all liability and casualty insurance issued by the recipient that provides coverage or that may provide coverage for the claim at issue has been disclosed to the offeror. (b)(1) Unless otherwise agreed by both the offeror and the recipients in writing, the terms outlined in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be the only terms which can be included in an offer to settle made under this Code section. (c) Where any offer to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from a motor vehicle collision provides any term outside of the material terms provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, such term shall be

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construed as an immaterial term that may be mutually agreed to, in writing, by both the offeror and the recipient; provided, however, that a variance by the recipient from such immaterial term shall not subject the recipient to a civil action arising from an alleged failure by the recipient to accept an offer to settle such tort claim if such recipient otherwise complies with subsection (i) of this Code section. (2)(d) The recipients of an offer to settle made under this Code section may accept the same by providing written acceptance of the material terms outlined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) (b) of this Code section in their entirety. (c)(e) Nothing in this Code section is intended to prohibit parties from reaching a settlement agreement in a manner and under terms otherwise agreeable to both the offeror and recipient of the offer; provided, however, that no party shall require another party, as a condition of settlement, to waive or modify the application of this Code section or any other provision of this Code section. (d)(f) Upon receipt of an offer to settle set forth in subsection (a) (b) of this Code section, the recipients shall have the right to seek clarification regarding the terms, the terms of the release, liens, subrogation claims, standing to release claims, medical bills, medical records, and other relevant facts. An attempt to seek reasonable clarification shall be in writing and shall not be deemed a counteroffer; provided, however, that seeking to modify the terms under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be deemed a clarification. In addition, if a release is not provided with an offer to settle, a recipient's providing of a proposed release shall not be deemed a counteroffer. (e)(g) An offer to settle made pursuant to this Code section shall be sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, shall specifically reference this Code section, and shall include an address, and either or a facsimile number or email address, to which a written acceptance pursuant to subsection (b) (d) of this Code section may be provided. (f)(h) The person or entity providing payment to satisfy the material term set forth in subparagraph (a)(1)(B) (b)(1)(B) of this Code section may elect to provide payment by any one or more of the following means:
(1) Cash; (2) Money order; (3) Wire transfer; (4) A cashier's check issued by a bank or other financial institution; (5) A draft or bank check issued by an insurance company; or (6) Electronic funds transfer or other method of electronic payment. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit a party making an offer to settle from requiring payment within a specified period; provided, however, that such date shall not be less than 40 days from the receipt of the offer. (i)(1) There shall be no civil action arising from an alleged failure by the recipient to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from a motor vehicle collision, where the recipient provides the offeror on or before the dates specified in the offer:

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(A) A writing that purports to accept in their entirety the material terms of the offer, with the exception of the amount of payment; (B) Any statement by the recipient under oath regarding insurance coverage provided by the recipient, if required as a material term; and (C) Payment of the lesser of:
(i) The amount demanded in such offer; or (ii) The available bodily injury liability limits of the applicable insurance policy or policies issued by the recipient. (2) This subsection shall apply to any offer to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from a motor vehicle collision; and shall apply to any such offer even where such offer expressly provides that any or all of this Code section does not apply to such offer; and shall not be construed to only apply to offers made pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. (h)(j) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section to the contrary, this This Code section shall not apply to causes of action for personal injury, bodily injury, and death arising from the use of a motor vehicle on or after July 1, 2021 any offer to settle a product liability claim, including failure to warn arising under product liability."
SECTION 2. With the exception of a product liability claim, including failure to warn arising under product liability, this Act shall apply to any offers to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from a motor vehicle collision made on or after the date this Act is approved by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 8 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisional and final remedies and special proceedings under the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," so as to revise and provide clarity regarding acceptance of settlement offers involving motor vehicles for personal injury, bodily injury, and death; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 8 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisional and final remedies and special proceedings under the "Georgia Civil Practice

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Act," is amended by revising Code Section 9-11-67.1, relating to settlement offers and agreements for personal injury, bodily injury, and death from motor vehicle and payment methods, as follows:
"9-11-67.1. (a) Any offer to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from a motor vehicle collision shall be an offer to enter into a bilateral contract. (b) From the time a cause of action accrues until the filing of an answer by the named defendant, or if there are multiple named defendants, until the time that all named defendants have filed their initial answers or been found to be in default, whichever is applicable, Prior to the filing of an answer, any offer to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from the use of a motor vehicle collision and prepared by or with the assistance of an attorney on behalf of a claimant or claimants shall be in writing and:
(1) Shall contain the following material terms, which shall be the only material terms: (A) The time period within A date by which such offer must be accepted, which shall be not less than 30 days from receipt of the offer sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; (B) Amount of monetary payment; (C) The party or parties the claimant or claimants will release if such offer is accepted; (D) For any type of release, whether the release is full or limited and an itemization of what the claimant or claimants will provide to each releasee; and (E) The claims to be released; (F) A date by which payment shall be delivered; provided, however, that such date shall not be less than 40 days from receipt of the offer; and (G) A requirement that in order to settle the claim the recipient shall provide the offeror a statement, under oath, regarding whether all liability and casualty insurance issued by the recipient that provides coverage or that may provide coverage for the claim at issue has been disclosed to the offeror and a date by which such statement under oath shall be delivered, and such date shall not be less than 40 days from receipt of the offer; provided, however, that the requirement provided in this subparagraph may be waived by the offeror; and
(2) Shall include medical or other records in the offeror's possession incurred as a result of the subject claim that are sufficient to allow the recipient to evaluate the claim; and (3) May include a term requiring that in order to settle the claim the recipient shall provide the offeror a statement, under oath, regarding whether all liability and casualty insurance issued by the recipient that provides coverage or that may provide coverage for the claim at issue has been disclosed to the offeror. (b)(1) Unless otherwise agreed by both the offeror and the recipients in writing, the terms outlined in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be the only terms which can be included in an offer to settle made under this Code section. (c) Where any offer to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from a motor vehicle collision provides any term outside of the material terms

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provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, such term shall be construed as an immaterial term that may be mutually agreed to, in writing, by both the offeror and the recipient; provided, however, that a variance by the recipient from such immaterial term shall not subject the recipient to a civil action arising from an alleged failure by the recipient to accept an offer to settle such tort claim if such recipient otherwise complies with subsection (i) of this Code section. (2)(d) The recipients of an offer to settle made under this Code section may accept the same by providing written acceptance of the material terms outlined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) (b) of this Code section in their entirety. (c)(e) Nothing in this Code section is intended to prohibit parties from reaching a settlement agreement in a manner and under terms otherwise agreeable to both the offeror and recipient of the offer; provided, however, that no party shall require another party, as a condition of settlement, to waive or modify the application of this Code section or any provision of this Code section. (d)(f) Upon receipt of an offer to settle set forth in subsection (a) (b) of this Code section, the recipients shall have the right to seek clarification regarding the terms, the terms of the release, liens, subrogation claims, standing to release claims, medical bills, medical records, and other relevant facts. An attempt to seek reasonable clarification shall be in writing and shall not be deemed a counteroffer; provided, however, that seeking to modify the terms under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be deemed a clarification. In addition, if a release is not provided with an offer to settle, a recipient's providing of a proposed release shall not be deemed a counteroffer. (e)(g) An offer to settle made pursuant to this Code section shall be sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, shall specifically reference this Code section, and shall include an address, and either or a facsimile number or email address, to which a written acceptance pursuant to subsection (b) (d) of this Code section may be provided. (f)(h) The person or entity providing payment to satisfy the material term set forth in subparagraph (a)(1)(B) (b)(1)(B) of this Code section may elect to provide payment by any one or more of the following means:
(1) Cash; (2) Money order; (3) Wire transfer; (4) A cashier's check issued by a bank or other financial institution; (5) A draft or bank check issued by an insurance company; or (6) Electronic funds transfer or other method of electronic payment. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit a party making an offer to settle from requiring payment within a specified period; provided, however, that such date shall not be less than 40 days from the receipt of the offer. (i)(1) There shall be no civil action arising from an alleged failure by the recipient to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from a motor vehicle collision, where the recipient provides the offeror on or before the dates specified in the offer:

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(A) A writing that purports to accept in their entirety the material terms of the offer, with the exception of the amount of payment; (B) A statement by the recipient under oath regarding insurance coverage provided by the recipient, if required as a material term; and (C) Payment of the lesser of:
(i) The amount demanded in such offer; or (ii) The available bodily injury liability limits of the applicable insurance policy or policies issued by the recipient. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, this subsection shall apply to any offer to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from a motor vehicle collision; and shall apply to any such offer even where such offer expressly provides that any or all of this Code section does not apply to such offer; and shall not be construed to only apply to offers made pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) Where the recipient does not comply with paragraph (1) of this subsection in response to an offer made in compliance with subsection (b) of this Code section, this subsection shall not apply to any subsequent offer to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from a motor vehicle collision. (h)(j) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section to the contrary, this This Code section shall not apply to causes of action for personal injury, bodily injury, and death arising from the use of a motor vehicle on or after July 1, 2021 any offer to settle a product liability claim, including failure to warn arising under product liability."

SECTION 2. With the exception of a product liability claim, including failure to warn arising under product liability, this Act shall apply to any offers to settle a tort claim for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising from a motor vehicle collision made on or after the date this Act is approved by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adesanya Y Adeyina Y Alexander Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Au

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crowe Y Cummings

Y Henderson Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McCollum Y McDonald Y Meeks

Y Sampson Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Sharper

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Y Ballard Y Ballinger Y Barnes Y Barrett Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Bell Y Bennett Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell, J Y Campbell, L Y Cannon, C Y Cannon, P Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Chastain Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, J Y Collins

Y Daniel Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Draper Y Drenner Y Dubnik Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gladney Y Glaize Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Hong Y Horner Y Houston Y Howard Y Huddleston Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Knight Y LaHood Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Lupton Y Mainor Y Marin Y Martin Y Martinez

Y Miller Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore Y Mughal Y Neal Y New Y Newton Y Okoye Y Olaleye Y Oliver Y Panitch Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Persinger Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Reese Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Richardson Y Ridley, Jas Y Ridley, Jor Y Roberts Y Romman Y Sainz

Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, T.P. Y Smith, V Y Stephens Y Stinson Y Stoner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, M Y Townsend Y Tran
VACANT 139 Y Vance Y Wade Y Washburn Y Werkheiser Y Westbrook Y Wiedower Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williamson Y Willis Y Yearta
Burns, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 172, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Hawkins of the 27th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SB 198. By Senators Harrell of the 40th, Albers of the 56th, Butler of the 55th, Dugan of the 30th, Rahman of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to create the Georgians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Innovation Commission; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, agendas, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; to provide for consultation with subject matter experts designated by the Department of Behavioral Health and

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Developmental Disabilities and the Department of Community Health; to provide for subcommittees; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 39th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 341
SB 384 SB 502

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; relating to inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies and certain procedures of the General Assembly; repeal (Substitute)(GAff-Hilton-48th) Kirkpatrick-32nd (Rules Committee Substitute LC 47 3099S) Public Officers and Employees; development and administration of the State of Georgia as a Model Employer (GAME) Program; provide (I&L-Franklin-160th) Hickman-4th Department of Administrative Services; state agencies from contracting for advertising or marketing services with certain companies or from supporting certain companies; prohibit (Substitute)(RegI-Sainz-180th) Dixon-45th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parrish of the 158th
Chairman

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Representative Franklin of the 160th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
SB 384. By Senators Hickman of the 4th, Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Halpern of the 39th and Esteves of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor practices relative to public officers and employees, so as to provide for the development and administration of the State of Georgia as a Model Employer (GAME) Program for the recruitment, hiring, advancement, and retention of qualified individuals with disabilities at all levels and for all occupations; to establish state policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain duties of the State ADA Coordinator; to establish the elements of the GAME Program; to provide for the development of plans by state agencies; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Hilton of the 48th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
SB 341. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dolezal of the 27th, Brass of the 28th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to revise committee names; to repeal provisions relating to inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies and certain procedures of the General Assembly; to make conforming changes throughout the Code; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1588. By Representatives New of the 64th, Alexander of the 66th, Thomas of the 65th and Bruce of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION commending Karen Kennedy, Alexander High School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 1589. By Representatives Collins of the 71st, Cooper of the 45th and Au of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing May 17, 2024 as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1590. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th and Reese of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) of North and South America and its Jurisdictions, Inc., Prince Hall Affiliated, Desert of Georgia, Desert Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1591. By Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Leadership Bryan Class of 2024; and for other purposes.
HR 1592. By Representatives Carter of the 93rd, McClain of the 109th and Olaleye of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debra Antney; and for other purposes.
HR 1593. By Representative Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karen Rene' on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1594. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dorothy "Dot" Meadows Knox; and for other purposes.
HR 1595. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tommy Lee Cummings Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1596. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Jasperse of the 11th, Smith of the 138th, Hong of the 103rd and Clark of the 100th:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas D. Moreland; and for other purposes.
HR 1597. By Representative Powell of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Nelson Brown; and for other purposes.
HR 1598. By Representatives Horner of the 3rd, Tarvin of the 2nd and Cameron of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rickey Kittle; and for other purposes.
HR 1599. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert Edward "Bob" Knox, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1600. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dorothy Ruth Kitchen Hatcher; and for other purposes.
HR 1601. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ira Jackson, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1602. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeffrey Allen Duckworth, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1603. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Deon Hooks; and for other purposes.
HR 1604. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yesica Murillo; and for other purposes.

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HR 1605. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Prensa Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HR 1606. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judith Martinez-Sadri; and for other purposes.
HR 1607. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chunghee Park; and for other purposes.
HR 1608. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dubnik of the 29th, Jones of the 25th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing October 7-11, 2024, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.
HR 1609. By Representatives New of the 64th, Kelley of the 16th, Gullett of the 19th, Smith of the 18th and Momtahan of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION commending Scott Lords, South Paulding High School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1610. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Burns of the 159th, Stephens of the 164th, Townsend of the 179th, Williams of the 168th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Leadership Southeast Georgia Class of 2024; and for other purposes.
HR 1611. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, New of the 64th, Kelley of the 16th, Momtahan of the 17th, Smith of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Rotary Club of Paulding County upon its 55th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1612. By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Campbell of the 35th, Parsons of the 44th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cobb County Police Department; and for other purposes.
HR 1613. By Representatives Mughal of the 105th, Efstration of the 104th, Okoye of the 102nd, McClain of the 109th and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Hebron Christian Lions girls' basketball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 3A State Girls Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1614. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Hong of the 103rd, Clark of the 100th, Park of the 107th and Kennard of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Suwanee on the occasion of its 75th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 1615. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 63rd, Cannon of the 58th, Burnough of the 77th and Jackson of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 29, 2024, as Community Activist Day to acknowledge unsung heroic activists and their strength, selfless courage, and hopeful actions that create a positive and much improved future; and for other purposes.
HR 1616. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th, Crowe of the 118th, McClain of the 109th and Daniel of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Will Anderson, Jr., on winning the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award; and for other purposes.
HR 1617. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th, Crowe of the 118th, McClain of the 109th and Daniel of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trey Dean on winning Super Bowl LVIII; and for other purposes.
HR 1618. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 116th, Crowe of the 118th, McClain of the 109th and Daniel of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Calvin Gibson; and for other purposes.

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HR 1619. By Representative Collins of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rex Camp; and for other purposes.
HR 1620. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the American Lung Association upon its 120th year anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1621. By Representative Leverett of the 123rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Elbert County United States Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program Female Armed Squad for its 2023 State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1622. By Representative Sharper of the 177th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ellen Ector; and for other purposes.
HR 1623. By Representative Sharper of the 177th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Antwanette McLaughlin; and for other purposes.
HR 1624. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Schofield of the 63rd, Jackson of the 165th, Howard of the 129th and Hugley of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as National Epidemic and Global Pandemic Hair Loss Summit Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1625. By Representative Sharper of the 177th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kandi Burruss; and for other purposes.
HR 1626. By Representatives Bazemore of the 69th, Beverly of the 143rd, Bruce of the 61st and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Michael Glover; and for other purposes.

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HR 1627. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Prince of the 132nd, Howard of the 129th, Newton of the 127th and Gladney of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Southeastern Carpenters Augusta Local 283; and for other purposes.
HR 1628. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Neal of the 79th, Reese of the 140th, Cummings of the 39th and Hugley of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Tiwa Aganga-Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 1629. By Representatives Reese of the 140th, Howard of the 129th, Jackson of the 128th, Hugley of the 141st and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Apostle David Kenney; and for other purposes.
HR 1630. By Representative Cheokas of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the Annunciation Day School of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HR 1631. By Representative Cheokas of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating March 25, 2024, as the 203rd anniversary of Greek Independence Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1632. By Representative Cheokas of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the Hellenic Studies Program of the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church; and for other purposes.
HR 1633. By Representative Fleming of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley; and for other purposes.
HR 1634. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th and Okoye of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Atilade O. Oshoniyi; and for other purposes.

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HR 1635. By Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Holly of the 116th and Okoye of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Eko Club Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HR 1636. By Representative Dickey of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending Katie Jones of Musella, Georgia, and her Baskets of Joy; and for other purposes.
HR 1637. By Representative Rhodes of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge LaVerne Ogletree on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1638. By Representatives Crawford of the 84th, Drenner of the 85th, Evans of the 89th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Decatur High School girls cross country team for winning the 2023 GHSA State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1639. By Representatives Holly of the 116th, Jackson of the 68th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th and Bell of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending E. Christopher Cornell; and for other purposes.
HR 1640. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Franklin of the 160th and Sainz of the 180th:
A RESOLUTION commending C&H Precision's dedication to the State of Georgia and recognizing March 28, 2024, as C&H Precision Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1641. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th, Williamson of the 112th and Greene of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals upon its 40th year anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1642. By Representatives Greene of the 154th, Reese of the 140th, Mathiak of the 74th, Cheokas of the 151st and Yearta of the 152nd:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 31 SB 36 SB 512

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 18th
Chairman

Representative Collins of the 71st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 138 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 71st
Chairman

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

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HB 1243. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Cummings of the 39th, Williams of the 37th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3675), so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1246. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stoner of the 40th, Campbell of the 35th, Cummings of the 39th, Williams of the 37th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4317), so as to change the compensation of judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1427. By Representative Stinson of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Education of Dooly County, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2922), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4149), so as to provide for compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1454. By Representatives Jones of the 60th, Bruce of the 61st, Evans of the 57th, Panitch of the 51st, Roberts of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 188081, p. 508), as amended, so as to provide for compensation of the chairperson and other members of the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1465. By Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Romman of the 97th, Marin of the 96th, Clark of the 100th, Mughal of the 105th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Duluth, Georgia, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3148), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5206), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1469. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Emerson to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be applied; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1475. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Henderson of the 113th and Carter of the 93rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Covington, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4011), so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1476. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Cox of the 28th, Clark of the 100th, Jasperse of the 11th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Forsyth County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-1351 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1477. By Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Henderson of the 113th and Carter of the 93rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Oxford, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1479. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Ware County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1480. By Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 47th, Thomas of the 65th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 10, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3591), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4203), so as to provide for salaries for the members of such board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 181. By Representatives Townsend of the 179th, Stephens of the 164th, Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Hutchinson of the 106th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine are Schedule I controlled substances; to repeal provisions relating to the regulation of kratom; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 1114. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Gambill of the 15th, Hong of the 103rd, McDonald of the 26th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to enact the "Data Analysis for Tort Reform Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for data collection from certain insurers, insurance rating organizations, and state agencies; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for data analysis; to

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provide for reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 916. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 916. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th and Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 916 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: PART I
The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 916 (FY 2025G)

Governor

House

SAC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund State Children's Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Fireworks Trust Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds

$36,087,802,875 $36,087,802,875 $36,087,802,875

$31,342,739,626 $31,342,739,626 $31,342,739,626

$2,201,466,000 $2,201,466,000 $2,201,466,000

$1,511,852,557 $1,511,852,557 $1,511,852,557

$148,615,599 $148,615,599 $148,615,599

$1,848,188

$1,848,188

$1,848,188

$1,316,070

$1,316,070

$1,316,070

$2,133,856

$2,133,856

$2,133,856

$16,227,940 $16,227,940 $16,227,940

$1,776,800

$1,776,800

$1,776,800

$7,866,886

$7,866,886

$7,866,886

$14,679,767 $14,679,767 $14,679,767

$2,739,494

$2,739,494

$2,739,494

$32,412,973 $32,412,973 $32,412,973

$228,614,524 $228,614,524 $228,614,524

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Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities University System of Georgia Research Funds

$254,319

$254,319

$254,319

$9,381,009

$9,381,009

$9,381,009

$152,886,715 $152,886,715 $152,886,715

$410,990,552 $410,990,552 $410,990,552

$19,392,116,447 $19,025,204,170 $19,070,098,867

$6,187,489,428 $6,187,489,428 $6,187,489,428

$92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020

$227,917,447 $227,917,447 $227,917,447

$14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

$18,693,550 $18,693,550 $18,693,550

$1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281

$81,759,372 $83,753,271 $85,253,271

$73,608,754 $73,608,754 $73,608,754

$16,975,266 $16,975,266 $16,975,266

$10,196,692,970 $9,865,089,132 $9,835,022,592

$41,247,338

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$47,852,222 $47,852,222 $47,852,222

$3,126,552

$3,126,552

$3,126,552

$52,654,959 $52,654,959 $52,654,959

$468,210,759 $468,210,759 $541,671,996

$369,516,820 $369,516,820 $369,516,820

$368,253,772 $368,253,772 $368,253,772

$1,263,048

$1,263,048

$1,263,048

$5,787,077,831 $5,787,077,831 $5,787,077,831

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$2,180,902

$20,834,667 $20,834,667 $20,834,667

$20,834,667 $20,834,667 $20,834,667

$8,926,262

$8,926,262

$8,926,262

$8,926,262

$8,926,262

$8,926,262

$1,673,875,820 $1,673,875,820 $1,673,875,820

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$978,203,695 $978,203,695 $978,203,695

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS Changes in Fund Availability TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds

$481,614,297 $481,614,297 $481,614,297

$540,389,862 $540,389,862 $540,389,862

$540,389,862 $540,389,862 $540,389,862

$1,125,058

$1,125,058

$1,125,058

$1,125,058

$1,125,058

$1,125,058

$3,535,925,353 $3,535,925,353 $3,535,925,353

$692,038

$692,038

$692,038

$853,509,256 $853,509,256 $853,509,256

$2,681,724,059 $2,681,724,059 $2,681,724,059

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$5,569,010,540 $5,569,010,540 $5,958,643,456

$5,565,312,666 $5,565,312,666 $5,955,081,329

$136,539,986 $136,539,986 $136,539,986

$25,993,885 $25,993,885 $25,993,885

$14,683,916 $14,683,916 $14,616,052

$4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870 $5,231,542,397

$59,811,281 $59,811,281 $59,811,281

$8,809,215

$8,809,215

$8,809,215

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$84,087,441 $84,087,441 $84,087,441

$3,912,528

$3,912,528

$3,912,528

$108,911,282 $108,911,282 $108,911,282

$1,565,000

$1,565,000

$1,565,000

$1,565,000

$1,565,000

$1,565,000

$2,132,874

$2,132,874

$1,997,127

$1,937,874

$1,937,874

$1,802,127

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$61,266,997,153 $60,900,084,876 $60,944,979,573

$3,651,116,025 $3,651,116,025 $3,651,116,025 $3,520,849,350 $3,520,849,350 $3,520,849,350
$73,454,329 $73,454,329 $73,454,329

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Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund State Children's Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Fireworks Trust Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments

($2,792,758) $50,648 ($65,585) $30,611 $6,128
$1,139,434 $73,395
$200,250 ($2,813,801)
($405,769) $8,815,660 $26,289,723
$54,120 $611,694 $201,221 $25,417,375 $985,365,840 $81,440,362
$0 $866,623,140
$0 ($23,194,612) ($3,194,612) ($3,194,612) ($20,000,000) ($20,000,000) $15,595,347 $15,459,600
$1,207,583 $67,864 $0
$13,300,000 $884,153

($2,792,758) $50,648 ($65,585) $30,611 $6,128
$1,139,434 $73,395
$200,250 ($2,813,801)
($405,769) $8,815,660 $26,289,723
$54,120 $611,694 $201,221 $25,417,375 $618,453,563 $81,440,362 $1,993,899 $535,019,302
$0 ($23,194,612) ($3,194,612) ($3,194,612) ($20,000,000) ($20,000,000) $15,595,347 $15,459,600
$1,207,583 $67,864 $0
$13,300,000 $884,153

($2,792,758) $50,648 ($65,585) $30,611 $6,128
$1,139,434 $73,395
$200,250 ($2,813,801)
($405,769) $8,815,660 $26,289,723
$54,120 $611,694 $201,221 $25,417,375 $663,348,260 $81,440,362 $3,493,899 $504,952,762 $73,461,237 ($23,194,612) ($3,194,612) ($3,194,612) ($20,000,000) ($20,000,000) $405,228,263 $405,228,263 $1,207,583
$0 $389,836,527 $13,300,000
$884,153

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3749

Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application
Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Lieutenant Governor's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$135,747

$135,747

$0

$135,747

$135,747

$0

$4,628,882,600 $4,261,970,323 $4,696,497,936

Section Total - Continuation

$15,918,856 $15,918,856

$15,918,856 $15,918,856

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$15,998,808 $15,998,808

$15,918,856 $15,918,856
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $15,998,808

Section Total - Final
$16,234,408 $16,234,408 $16,234,408

$16,234,408 $16,234,408 $16,234,408

$17,390,468 $17,390,468 $17,390,468

Continuation Budget

$1,791,231 $1,791,231 $1,791,231

$1,791,231 $1,791,231 $1,791,231

$1,791,231 $1,791,231 $1,791,231

1.1 Increase funds for legislative operations, staff retention initiatives, and growth of field constituent program. (S:Increase funds for legislative operations and staff retention initiatives)

State General Funds

$35,825

$35,825

$35,825

1.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. State General Funds

$39,884

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1.3 Increase funds for growth of field constituent program. State General Funds
1.4 Increase funds for a statewide workforce study initiative. State General Funds

$80,000 $200,000

1.1000 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,827,056 $1,827,056 $1,827,056

Appropriation (HB 916)

$1,827,056

$2,146,940

$1,827,056

$2,146,940

$1,827,056

$2,146,940

Continuation Budget

$1,486,336 $1,486,336 $1,486,336

$1,486,336 $1,486,336 $1,486,336

$1,486,336 $1,486,336 $1,486,336

2.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$29,727

$29,727

2.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. State General Funds

$29,727 $37,180

2.1000 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,516,063 $1,516,063 $1,516,063

Appropriation (HB 916)

$1,516,063

$1,553,243

$1,516,063

$1,553,243

$1,516,063

$1,553,243

Continuation Budget

$12,641,289 $12,641,289
$79,952

$12,641,289 $12,641,289
$79,952

$12,641,289 $12,641,289
$79,952

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,952 $79,952 $12,721,241

$79,952 $79,952 $12,721,241

$79,952 $79,952 $12,721,241

3.1 Increase funds for legislative operations.
State General Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$250,000 ($79,952) $170,048

$250,000 ($79,952) $170,048

3.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. State General Funds

$730,024 ($79,952) $650,072
$318,972

3.1000 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,891,289 $12,891,289 $12,891,289

Appropriation (HB 916)
$12,891,289 $13,690,285 $12,891,289 $13,690,285 $12,891,289 $13,690,285

Section Total - Continuation
$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

Section Total - Final
$24,898,240 $24,898,240 $24,898,240

$26,046,911 $26,046,911 $26,046,911

$26,046,911 $26,046,911 $26,046,911

Continuation Budget

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

$24,410,039 $24,410,039 $24,410,039

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4.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$488,201

$968,225

$968,225

4.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$661,331

$661,331

4.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$7,316

$7,316

4.1000 -House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,898,240 $24,898,240 $24,898,240

Appropriation (HB 916)
$26,046,911 $26,046,911 $26,046,911 $26,046,911 $26,046,911 $26,046,911

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346

$18,292,346 $18,292,346 $18,292,346

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$18,658,194 $18,658,194 $18,658,194

$22,378,538 $22,378,538 $22,378,538

$22,381,613 $22,381,613 $22,381,613

Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,475,730 $11,475,730 $11,475,730

$11,475,730 $11,475,730 $11,475,730

$11,475,730 $11,475,730 $11,475,730

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5.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$229,515

$1,857,641

$1,857,641

5.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$93,131

$93,131

5.3 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$292

$292

5.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$20,178

$20,178

5.5 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$950,586

$950,586

5.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$11,448

$14,523

5.7 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$5,142

$5,142

5.8 Transfer funds from the Legislative Fiscal Office program to the Ancillary Activities program to match projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

5.1000 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,705,245

State General Funds

$11,705,245

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,705,245

Appropriation (HB 916)

$14,564,148 $14,564,148 $14,564,148

$14,567,223 $14,567,223 $14,567,223

Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,515,680 $1,515,680 $1,515,680

$1,515,680 $1,515,680 $1,515,680

$1,515,680 $1,515,680 $1,515,680

6.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$30,314

$30,314

$30,314

6.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$34,306

$34,306

6.3 Transfer funds from the Legislative Fiscal Office program to the Ancillary Activities program to match projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

6.1000 -Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,545,994

$1,430,300

$1,430,300

State General Funds

$1,545,994

$1,430,300

$1,430,300

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,545,994

$1,430,300

$1,430,300

Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,936 $5,300,936 $5,300,936

$5,300,936 $5,300,936 $5,300,936

$5,300,936 $5,300,936 $5,300,936

7.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$106,019

$947,121

7.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$136,033

$947,121 $136,033

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7.1000 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,406,955

$6,384,090

$6,384,090

State General Funds

$5,406,955

$6,384,090

$6,384,090

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,406,955

$6,384,090

$6,384,090

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$44,891,338 $44,891,338

$44,891,338 $44,891,338

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$44,951,338 $44,951,338

$44,891,338 $44,891,338
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $44,951,338

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$46,238,079 $46,238,079
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $46,298,079

$46,493,165 $46,493,165
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $46,553,165

$46,493,165 $46,493,165
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $46,553,165

Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to conduct performance audits; to perform special examinations at the request of the General Assembly; to

conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations

contracting with the State; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$36,680,185 $36,680,185

$36,680,185 $36,680,185

$36,680,185 $36,680,185

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,740,185

$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,740,185

$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,740,185

8.1 Increase funds for personnel to annualize recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives.

State General Funds

$1,160,895

$0

$0

8.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,054,954

$1,054,954

8.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,240

$5,240

8.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$292,729

$292,729

8.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,138

$1,138

8.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$4,542

$4,542

8.1000 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to conduct performance audits; to perform special examinations at the request of the General Assembly; to

conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations

contracting with the State; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,841,080 $38,038,788 $38,038,788

State General Funds

$37,841,080 $38,038,788 $38,038,788

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,000 $60,000 $37,901,080

$60,000 $60,000 $38,098,788

$60,000 $60,000 $38,098,788

Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,098,029 $3,098,029 $3,098,029

$3,098,029 $3,098,029 $3,098,029

$3,098,029 $3,098,029 $3,098,029

9.1 Increase funds for personnel to annualize recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives.

State General Funds

$93,598

$0

$0

9.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$95,571

$95,571

9.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$331

$331

9.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$18,481

$18,481

9.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$72

$72

9.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$287

$287

9.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,191,627 $3,191,627 $3,191,627

$3,212,771 $3,212,771 $3,212,771

$3,212,771 $3,212,771 $3,212,771

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,243,000 $2,243,000 $2,243,000

$2,243,000 $2,243,000 $2,243,000

$2,243,000 $2,243,000 $2,243,000

10.1 Increase funds for personnel to annualize recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives.

State General Funds

$4,009

$0

$0

10.1000 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,247,009

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

State General Funds

$2,247,009

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,247,009

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,870,124 $2,870,124 $2,870,124

$2,870,124 $2,870,124 $2,870,124

$2,870,124 $2,870,124 $2,870,124

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11.1 Increase funds for personnel to annualize recruitment and merit-based retention initiatives.

State General Funds

$88,239

$0

$0

11.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$105,263

$105,263

11.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$401

$401

11.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$22,384

$22,384

11.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$87

$87

11.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$347

$347

11.1000 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,958,363

$2,998,606

$2,998,606

State General Funds

$2,958,363

$2,998,606

$2,998,606

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,958,363

$2,998,606

$2,998,606

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$27,419,560 $27,419,560

$27,419,560 $27,419,560

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$27,419,560 $27,419,560
$150,000 $150,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $27,569,560

$150,000 $27,569,560

$150,000 $27,569,560

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$28,362,445 $28,362,445
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $28,512,445

$30,276,526 $30,276,526
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $30,426,526

$28,646,668 $28,646,668
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $28,796,668

Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,585,681 $25,585,681
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,735,681

$25,585,681 $25,585,681
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,735,681

$25,585,681 $25,585,681
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,735,681

12.1 Increase funds to increase Judges' salaries to $212,230 annually in line with Judicial Compensation Committee's recommendation.

State General Funds

$812,654

$406,327

$67,721

12.2 Increase funds for annual cyber security insurance premiums. State General Funds

$6,500

$6,500

$0

12.3 Increase funds for server room and data closet five-year battery replacement. State General Funds

$23,281

$23,281

$23,281

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12.4 Increase funds to annualize increase in utilization costs for online legal research tools.

State General Funds

$8,124

$8,124

$8,124

12.5 Increase funds to reflect cost of redundant internet security. State General Funds

$18,300

$18,300

$18,300

12.6 Increase funds for required annual information technology maintenance. State General Funds

$14,956

$14,956

$14,956

12.7 Increase funds to annualize cost of moving disaster recovery and back up to a cloud based off-site vendor.

State General Funds

$28,564

$28,564

$28,564

12.8 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$436,384

$510,680

12.9 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($8,343)

($8,343)

12.10 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$566,148

$566,148

12.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$16,283

$16,283

12.12 Reduce funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

($545)

($545)

12.13 Reduce funds for temporary judge's salary. State General Funds

($117,069)

($117,069)

12.14 Increase funds for targeted recruitment and retention initiatives for staff attorneys and professional staff. (S:NO; Recognize raise commensurate with raises given to other state employees)

State General Funds

$1,085,622

$0

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12.15 Increase funds for targeted recruitment and retention initiatives for clerk's office, administrative, financial, and IT staff. (S:NO; Recognize raise commensurate with raises given to other state employees)

State General Funds

$246,557

$0

12.1000 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,498,060 $28,316,770 $26,713,781

State General Funds

$26,498,060 $28,316,770 $26,713,781

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,648,060 $28,466,770 $26,863,781

Georgia State-wide Business Court

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,833,879 $1,833,879 $1,833,879

$1,833,879 $1,833,879 $1,833,879

$1,833,879 $1,833,879 $1,833,879

13.1 Increase funds for a salary enhancement per the Judicial Council's judicial compensation reform proposal.

State General Funds

$30,506

$15,253

$2,542

13.2 Utilize existing funds to authorize expenditures to comply with O.C.G.A. 15-5A-9(a)(2) and 15-5A-9(a)(3). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

13.3 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$34,198

$20,040

13.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$75,138

$75,138

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13.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,288

$1,288

13.1000 -Georgia State-wide Business Court

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,864,385

$1,959,756

$1,932,887

State General Funds

$1,864,385

$1,959,756

$1,932,887

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,864,385

$1,959,756

$1,932,887

Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$20,187,869 $20,187,869

$20,187,869 $20,187,869

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$2,329,320

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$24,644,556 $24,644,556

$20,187,869 $20,187,869
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,329,320 $2,329,320 $2,329,320
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $24,644,556

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Final
$21,232,759 $21,232,759
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,329,320 $2,329,320 $2,329,320
$500,000 $500,000

$21,561,173 $21,561,173
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,329,320 $2,329,320 $2,329,320
$500,000 $500,000

$21,750,671 $21,750,671
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,329,320 $2,329,320 $2,329,320
$500,000 $500,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000 $25,689,446

$500,000 $26,017,860

$500,000 $26,207,358

Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds

shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and

fees collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

$926,606 $926,606 $926,606

14.1 Increase funds to annualize one Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) statewide coordinator position.

State General Funds

$32,444

$32,444

$32,444

14.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$26,639

$26,639

14.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$22,078

$22,078

14.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$26,639

$0

14.1000 -Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds

shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and

fees collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$959,050

$1,034,406

$1,007,767

State General Funds

$959,050

$1,034,406

$1,007,767

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$959,050

$1,034,406

$1,007,767

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Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

$0 $0 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

$0 $0 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

15.1000 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

$487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

$487,212 $487,212 $487,212 $487,212

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$822,352 $822,352 $953,203 $953,203

$822,352 $822,352 $953,203 $953,203

$822,352 $822,352 $953,203 $953,203

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$953,203 $1,775,555

$953,203 $1,775,555

$953,203 $1,775,555

16.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$22,244

$22,244

16.1000 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$822,352

$844,596

$844,596

State General Funds

$822,352

$844,596

$844,596

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

Sales and Services

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,775,555

$1,797,799

$1,797,799

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the

councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the

Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$16,341,232 $16,341,232
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000

$16,341,232 $16,341,232
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000

$16,341,232 $16,341,232
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000 $19,357,504

$500,000 $19,357,504

$500,000 $19,357,504

17.1 Increase funds for personnel for one project coordinator position. (S:NO; Recognize funding in FY2024 for personnel for one policy counsel position and to coordinate policy)

State General Funds

$83,807

$83,807

$0

17.2 Increase funds for Civil Legal Services for families of indigent patients. State General Funds

$419,000

$209,500

$209,500

17.3 Increase funds for Council of Municipal Court Judges operations. State General Funds

$18,951

$18,951

$18,951

17.4 Increase funds for Council of Magistrate Court Judges operations. State General Funds

$10,723

$10,723

$10,723

17.5 Transfer funds from the Supreme Court to the Judicial Council for the National Center for State Courts statewide dues.

State General Funds

$262,635

$262,635

$262,635

17.6 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$255,984

$255,984

17.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,171

$2,171

17.8 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$179,256

$179,256

17.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$5,889

$5,889

17.10 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$307

$307

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17.11 Increase funds for two information technology positions and operations to support the juvenile courts case management system.

State General Funds

$299,944

17.1000 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the

councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the

Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,136,348 $17,370,455 $17,586,592

State General Funds

$17,136,348 $17,370,455 $17,586,592

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

Sales and Services

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

State Funds Transfers

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,152,620 $20,386,727 $20,602,864

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

$1,297,679 $1,297,679 $1,297,679

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18.1 Increase funds for one legal assistant position. State General Funds

$117,330

$83,807

$83,807

18.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$25,142

$25,142

18.3 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$5,088

$5,088

18.1000 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,415,009

$1,411,716

$1,411,716

State General Funds

$1,415,009

$1,411,716

$1,411,716

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,415,009

$1,411,716

$1,411,716

Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

19.1 Increase funds for one staff attorney position. State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

19.1000 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$900,000 $900,000 $900,000

$900,000 $900,000 $900,000

$900,000 $900,000 $900,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,501,119

$9,501,119

$9,501,119

$9,501,119

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$9,568,605

$9,568,605

$9,501,119 $9,501,119
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,568,605

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$9,769,119 $9,769,119
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,836,605

$9,808,748 $9,808,748
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,876,234

$9,808,748 $9,808,748
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,876,234

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,986,522 $1,986,522
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,054,008

$1,986,522 $1,986,522
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,054,008

$1,986,522 $1,986,522
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,054,008

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20.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$46,790

$46,790

20.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($10,207)

($10,207)

20.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$3,018

$3,018

20.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$28

$28

20.1000 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,986,522

$2,026,151

$2,026,151

State General Funds

$1,986,522

$2,026,151

$2,026,151

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

Sales and Services

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,054,008

$2,093,637

$2,093,637

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,514,597 $7,514,597 $7,514,597

$7,514,597 $7,514,597 $7,514,597

$7,514,597 $7,514,597 $7,514,597

21.1 Increase funds for grants to counties for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

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21.2 Increase funds for grants to counties for the Coweta Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

21.3 Increase funds for the Juvenile Court Judges' salary supplement pursuant to the General Appropriations for FY2023 (Act 865, HB911, 2022 Session). (S:Increase funds for the Juvenile Court Judges' salary supplement. Beginning in FY2023, a $6,000 supplement has been paid to Juvenile Court Judges who certified no backlog of cases existed in their courts. There is ambiguity surrounding whether the purpose of this allocation has been followed. A new data system should answer questions concerning case backlogs. Therefore, this $6,000 supplement shall cease on February 1, 2025 for any Juvenile Court Judge who has not adopted a uniform case management system that at a minimum provides the period of time that a child has been in Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) custody pending permanency)

State General Funds

$218,000

$218,000

$218,000

21.1000 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,782,597

$7,782,597

$7,782,597

State General Funds

$7,782,597

$7,782,597

$7,782,597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,782,597

$7,782,597

$7,782,597

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$116,266,535 $116,266,535

$116,266,535 $116,266,535

$2,128,705

$2,128,705

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$326,578

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$118,395,240 $118,395,240

$116,266,535 $116,266,535
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $118,395,240

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Final
$132,765,828 $132,765,828
$2,332,316

$134,191,514 $134,191,514
$2,332,316

$122,584,003 $122,584,003
$2,128,705

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$394,442 $394,442 $1,937,874 $1,937,874 $135,098,144

$394,442 $394,442 $1,937,874 $1,937,874 $136,523,830

$326,578 $326,578 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $124,712,708

Conflict Case

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist District Attorneys in the execution of their duties when a District Attorney is disqualified

from interest or relationship to engage in a prosecution per OCGA 15-18-5.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,801,727 $1,801,727 $1,801,727

$1,801,727 $1,801,727 $1,801,727

$1,801,727 $1,801,727 $1,801,727

22.1 Increase funds for prosecution to support recruitment and retention needs. (S:NO; Recognize raise commensurate with raises given to other state employees)

State General Funds

$85,427

$85,427

$0

22.2 Increase funds for personnel to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$10,592

$10,592

$10,592

22.3 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$26,528

$26,528

22.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$413

$413

22.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$38

$38

22.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$5,088

$5,088

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22.7 Reduce funds for one-time funding for vehicles, software, and computers for conflict case unit.

State General Funds

($210,734)

($210,734)

22.1000 -Conflict Case

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist District Attorneys in the execution of their duties when a District Attorney is disqualified

from interest or relationship to engage in a prosecution per OCGA 15-18-5.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,897,746

$1,719,079

$1,633,652

State General Funds

$1,897,746

$1,719,079

$1,633,652

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,897,746

$1,719,079

$1,633,652

Council of Superior Court Clerks

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,166 $185,166 $185,166

$185,166 $185,166 $185,166

$185,166 $185,166 $185,166

23.1 Increase funds for operations. State General Funds

$5,555

$5,555

$5,555

23.1000 -Council of Superior Court Clerks

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$190,721

$190,721

$190,721

State General Funds

$190,721

$190,721

$190,721

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$190,721

$190,721

$190,721

District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$104,321,999 $104,321,999
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $106,450,704

$104,321,999 $104,321,999
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $106,450,704

$104,321,999 $104,321,999
$2,128,705 $326,578 $326,578
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $106,450,704

24.1 Increase funds for prosecution to support recruitment and retention needs. (S:NO; Recognize raise commensurate with raises given to other state employees)

State General Funds

$15,215,681 $15,215,681

$0

24.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state-paid victim advocates to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$59,822

$59,822

$59,822

24.3 Increase funds to annualize additional assistant district attorney positions for the new judgeships in Atlantic, Coweta, and Dougherty Judicial Circuits.

State General Funds

$234,088

$234,088

$234,088

24.4 Increase fund for travel to support prosecution. State General Funds

$138,709

$138,709

$138,709

24.5 Increase funds for Department of Human Services Child Support Services contract to support recruitment and retention needs. (S:NO; Recognize raise commensurate with raises given to other state employees)

Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$67,864

$67,864

$0

$135,747

$135,747

$0

$203,611

$203,611

$0

24.6 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$286

$286

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24.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$106,847

$106,847

24.8 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$6,651

$6,651

24.9 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$254,421

$254,421

24.10 Increase funds for three additional assistant district attorney positions for new judgeships in Douglas, Houston, and Tifton Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2025.

State General Funds

$237,228

$237,228

24.11 Collaborate with the Public Defenders Council to establish and maintain a unified pay scale between assistant district attorneys and public defenders and report findings to House and Senate Appropriations Committees by July 1, 2024. (H:YES)(S:NO; The State Commission on Compensation, per O.C.G.A. 45-7-90 et seq., shall convene, research and provide recommendations on salary plans for the job titles of assistant district attorneys and assistant public defenders. The Commission shall report final recommendations by September 1, 2024)

State General Funds

$0

$0

24.12 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. State General Funds

$3,162,153

24.1000 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$119,970,299 $120,575,732 $108,522,204

State General Funds

$119,970,299 $120,575,732 $108,522,204

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,332,316

$2,332,316

$2,128,705

State Funds Transfers

$394,442

$394,442

$326,578

Agency to Agency Contracts

$394,442

$394,442

$326,578

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,937,874

$1,937,874

$1,802,127

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Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,937,874

$1,937,874

$1,802,127

$122,302,615 $122,908,048 $110,650,909

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,957,643 $9,957,643 $9,957,643

$9,957,643 $9,957,643 $9,957,643

$9,957,643 $9,957,643 $9,957,643

25.1 Increase funds for prosecution to support recruitment and retention needs. (S:NO; Recognize raise commensurate with raises given to other state employees)

State General Funds

$468,556

$468,556

$0

25.2 Increase funds for office rent. State General Funds

$260,863

$260,863

$260,863

25.3 Increase funds for Solicitor General training and travel. State General Funds

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

25.4 Transfer funds ($1,125,000) from the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council program to establish a new Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission program. (G:YES)

State General Funds

$0 ($1,125,000) ($1,125,000)

25.5 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$218,559

$218,559

25.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,027

$3,027

25.7 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$6,492

$6,492

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25.8 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$488

$488

25.9 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$20,354

$20,354

25.10 Increase funds for repeat offender tracking system. (S:Increase funds for a repeat offender and gang case management system)

State General Funds

$750,000

$1,750,000

25.1000 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,707,062 $10,580,982 $11,112,426

State General Funds

$10,707,062 $10,580,982 $11,112,426

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,707,062 $10,580,982 $11,112,426

Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

500.1 Transfer funds from the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council program for the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission program.

State General Funds

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

500.999

SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to address daily expense allowances to occur with the carrying out of duties

associated with investigative and hearing panels on the conduct of district attorneys and solicitors-general, as well as funding

administrative personnel and operations.

State General Funds

$0

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500.1000 -Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address daily expense allowances to occur with the carrying out of duties associated with

investigative and hearing panels on the conduct of district attorneys and solicitors-general, as well as funding administrative

personnel and operations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

State General Funds

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$88,790,503 $88,790,503

$88,790,503 $88,790,503

$81,125

$81,125

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$88,871,628 $88,871,628

$88,790,503 $88,790,503
$81,125 $11,125 $11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $88,871,628

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$110,312,470 $110,312,470
$81,125 $11,125 $11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $110,393,595

$101,221,598 $101,221,598
$81,125 $11,125 $11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $101,302,723

$93,806,686 $93,806,686
$81,125 $11,125 $11,125 $45,000 $45,000 $25,000 $25,000 $93,887,811

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Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,861,834 $1,861,834
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,886,834

$1,861,834 $1,861,834
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,886,834

$1,861,834 $1,861,834
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,886,834

26.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$45,203

$45,203

26.2 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$43,398

$43,398

26.3 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$97

$97

26.1000 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,861,834

$1,950,532

$1,950,532

State General Funds

$1,861,834

$1,950,532

$1,950,532

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,886,834

$1,975,532

$1,975,532

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Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,396,756 $3,396,756
$11,125 $11,125 $11,125 $3,407,881

$3,396,756 $3,396,756
$11,125 $11,125 $11,125 $3,407,881

$3,396,756 $3,396,756
$11,125 $11,125 $11,125 $3,407,881

27.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$86,608

$86,608

27.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,425

$3,425

27.3 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$254

$254

27.1000 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,396,756

$3,487,043

$3,487,043

State General Funds

$3,396,756

$3,487,043

$3,487,043

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

Intergovernmental Transfers

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$11,125

$11,125

$11,125

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,407,881

$3,498,168

$3,498,168

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Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,531,913 $83,531,913
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $83,576,913

$83,531,913 $83,531,913
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $83,576,913

$83,531,913 $83,531,913
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $83,576,913

28.1 Reduce funds for a decrease in the employer contribution rate for Judicial Retirement System from 6.90% to 6.43%.

State General Funds

($148,943)

($148,943)

($148,943)

28.2 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the new judgeship in the Dougherty Circuit created in HB77 (2023 Legislative Session).

State General Funds

$214,069

$214,069

$214,069

28.3 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the new judgeship in the Coweta Circuit created in HB243 (2023 Legislative Session).

State General Funds

$214,069

$214,069

$214,069

28.4 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the new judgeship in the Atlantic Circuit created in SB66 (2023 Legislative Session).

State General Funds

$214,069

$214,069

$214,069

28.5 Increase funds to implement the Judicial Salary Restructuring plan. State General Funds

$19,808,123

$9,904,062

$1,650,677

28.6 Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Tifton Circuit effective July 1, 2024. (H and S:Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Tifton Circuit effective January 1, 2025)

State General Funds

$437,110

$218,555

$218,555

28.7 Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Houston Circuit effective July 1, 2024. (H and S:Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Houston Circuit effective January 1, 2025)

State General Funds

$437,110

$218,555

$218,555

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28.8 Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Douglas Circuit effective July 1, 2024. (H and S:Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Douglas Circuit effective January 1, 2025)

State General Funds

$437,110

$218,555

$218,555

28.9 Reduce funds for initial equipment set-up funds for the South Georgia Circuit new judgeship created in HB624 (2022 Legislative Session).

State General Funds

($30,250)

($30,250)

($30,250)

28.10 Reduce funds for initial equipment set-up funds for the Blue Ridge Circuit new judgeship created in HB56 (2022 Legislative Session).

State General Funds

($30,250)

($30,250)

($30,250)

28.11 Reduce funds for initial equipment set-up funds for the Mountain Circuit new judgeship created in SB395 (2022 Legislative Session).

State General Funds

($30,250)

($30,250)

($30,250)

28.12 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,251,816

$2,090,289

28.13 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$33,094

$33,094

28.14 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,411

$1,411

28.15 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$3,548

$3,548

28.1000 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$105,053,880 $95,784,023 $88,369,111

State General Funds

$105,053,880 $95,784,023 $88,369,111

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $105,098,880

$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $95,829,023

$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $88,414,111

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$18,272,137 $18,272,137

$18,272,137 $18,272,137

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$20,131,960 $20,131,960

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$18,689,943 $18,689,943
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,549,766

$20,410,670 $20,410,670
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $22,270,493

$18,999,183 $18,999,183
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,859,006

Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823

$18,272,137 $18,272,137
$1,859,823

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $20,131,960

29.1 Increase funds to annualize funds for the Department of Public Safety Georgia State Patrol Trooper agreement.

State General Funds

$10,067

$10,067

$10,067

29.2 Increase funds to annualize an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) administered self-insurance premiums.

State General Funds

$16,257

$16,257

$16,257

29.3 Transfer funds from the Supreme Court to the Judicial Council for the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) dues.

State General Funds

($262,635)

($262,635)

($262,635)

29.4 Increase funds for personnel for a salary enhancement, consistent with Judicial Council proposal.

State General Funds

$654,117

$327,059

$54,510

29.5 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$337,943

$380,810

29.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$18,202

$18,202

29.7 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$490,190

$490,190

29.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$18,830

$18,830

29.9 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$815

$815

29.10 Increase funds for targeted recruitment and retention initiatives for staff attorneys and professional staff. (S:NO; Recognize raise commensurate with raises given to other state employees)

State General Funds

$881,340

$0

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29.11 Increase funds for recruitment and retention for clerk's office, administrative, financial, and IT staff. (S:NO; Recognize raise commensurate with raises given to other state employees)

State General Funds

$300,465

$0

29.1000 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,689,943 $20,410,670 $18,999,183

State General Funds

$18,689,943 $20,410,670 $18,999,183

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,549,766 $22,270,493 $20,859,006

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,951,047

$7,951,047

$7,951,047

$7,951,047

$26,586,165 $26,586,165

$26,586,165 $26,586,165

$25,993,885 $25,993,885

$592,280

$592,280

$34,537,212 $34,537,212

$7,951,047 $7,951,047 $26,586,165 $26,586,165 $25,993,885
$592,280 $34,537,212

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Final
$8,279,311 $8,279,311 $26,586,165 $26,586,165

$8,279,311 $8,279,311 $26,586,165 $26,586,165

$8,279,311 $8,279,311 $26,586,165 $26,586,165

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

3787

Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,993,885 $592,280
$34,865,476

$25,993,885 $592,280
$34,865,476

$25,993,885 $592,280
$34,865,476

Administration (SAO)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,246 $355,246 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,268,618

$355,246 $355,246 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,268,618

$355,246 $355,246 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,268,618

30.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$5,941

$5,941

$5,941

30.2 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

State General Funds

$9,617

$9,617

$9,617

30.1000 -Administration (SAO)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$370,804

State General Funds

$370,804

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$913,372

State Funds Transfers

$913,372

Accounting System Assessments

$913,372

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,284,176

Appropriation (HB 916)

$370,804 $370,804 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,284,176

$370,804 $370,804 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,284,176

Financial Systems

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the State's enterprise financial accounting, payroll,

and human capital management systems.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$0 $0 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

$0 $0 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250 $23,674,250

31.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$5,970

$5,970

$5,970

31.2 Transfer funds from the Financial Systems program to the Statewide Accounting and Reporting program for two internal controls positions.

Accounting System Assessments

($247,055)

($247,055)

($247,055)

31.1000 -Financial Systems

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the State's enterprise financial accounting, payroll,

and human capital management systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,970

$5,970

$5,970

State General Funds

$5,970

$5,970

$5,970

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$23,427,195 $23,427,195 $23,427,195

State Funds Transfers

$23,427,195 $23,427,195 $23,427,195

Accounting System Assessments

$23,427,195 $23,427,195 $23,427,195

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,433,165 $23,433,165 $23,433,165

Shared Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing payroll and other financial transactions and to

implement and support the Statewide Travel Consolidation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments

$938,390 $938,390 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506

$938,390 $938,390 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506

$938,390 $938,390 $1,863,786 $1,863,786 $1,271,506

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

3789

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$592,280 $2,802,176

$592,280 $2,802,176

$592,280 $2,802,176

32.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$24,487

$24,487

$24,487

32.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($2,387)

($2,387)

($2,387)

32.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$6,098

$6,098

$6,098

32.1000 -Shared Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing payroll and other financial transactions and to

implement and support the Statewide Travel Consolidation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$966,588

$966,588

$966,588

State General Funds

$966,588

$966,588

$966,588

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,863,786

$1,863,786

$1,863,786

State Funds Transfers

$1,863,786

$1,863,786

$1,863,786

Accounting System Assessments

$1,271,506

$1,271,506

$1,271,506

Agency to Agency Contracts

$592,280

$592,280

$592,280

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,830,374

$2,830,374

$2,830,374

Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting policy, business process improvement, and compliance

with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$2,792,418 $2,792,418
$134,757 $134,757

$2,792,418 $2,792,418
$134,757 $134,757

$2,792,418 $2,792,418
$134,757 $134,757

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Accounting System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,757 $2,927,175

$134,757 $2,927,175

$134,757 $2,927,175

33.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$73,712

$73,712

$73,712

33.2 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$12,895

$12,895

$12,895

33.3 Transfer funds from the Financial Systems program to the Statewide Accounting and Reporting program for two internal controls positions.

Accounting System Assessments

$247,055

$247,055

$247,055

33.1000 -Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting policy, business process improvement, and compliance

with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,879,025

$2,879,025

$2,879,025

State General Funds

$2,879,025

$2,879,025

$2,879,025

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$381,812

$381,812

$381,812

State Funds Transfers

$381,812

$381,812

$381,812

Accounting System Assessments

$381,812

$381,812

$381,812

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,260,837

$3,260,837

$3,260,837

State Ethics Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,982,449 $2,982,449 $2,982,449

$2,982,449 $2,982,449 $2,982,449

$2,982,449 $2,982,449 $2,982,449

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34.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$69,174

$69,174

$69,174

34.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,031

$1,031

$1,031

34.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$53,658

$53,658

$53,658

34.4 Increase funds to enhance the e-filing system to improve customer service and transparency in reporting.

State General Funds

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

34.998 Change the name of the Georgia Government Transparency Campaign Finance Commission to the State Ethics Commission pursuant to HB572 (2023 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

34.1000 -State Ethics Commission

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,156,312

$3,156,312

$3,156,312

State General Funds

$3,156,312

$3,156,312

$3,156,312

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,156,312

$3,156,312

$3,156,312

Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing certified public accountants

and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal

and disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$882,544 $882,544 $882,544

$882,544 $882,544 $882,544

$882,544 $882,544 $882,544

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35.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$16,101

$16,101

$16,101

35.2 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$1,967

$1,967

$1,967

35.3 Utilize existing funds ($26,476) for costs related to office relocation and administrative hearings. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

35.1000 -Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing certified public accountants

and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal

and disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$900,612

$900,612

$900,612

State General Funds

$900,612

$900,612

$900,612

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$900,612

$900,612

$900,612

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$6,520,988

$6,520,988

$6,520,988

$6,520,988

$48,160,504 $48,160,504

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$7,180,455

$8,586,262

$8,586,262

$8,586,262

$8,586,262

$2,662,329

$2,662,329

$2,662,329

$2,662,329

$24,974,434 $24,974,434

$24,974,434 $24,974,434

$4,532,195

$4,532,195

$4,532,195

$4,532,195

$6,520,988 $6,520,988 $48,160,504
$224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

3793

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281
$7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $273,085,988

$218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281
$7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $273,085,988

$218,404,496 $218,404,496 $51,144,343 $46,511,281
$7,925,062 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $273,085,988

Section Total - Final
$19,607,369 $19,607,369 $48,160,504
$224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195 $232,588,649 $232,588,649 $51,144,343 $59,811,281 $8,809,215 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $300,356,522

$18,283,814 $18,283,814 $48,160,504
$224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195 $232,588,649 $232,588,649 $51,144,343 $59,811,281 $8,809,215 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $299,032,967

$19,783,814 $19,783,814 $48,160,504
$224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $2,662,329 $2,662,329 $24,974,434 $24,974,434 $4,532,195 $4,532,195 $232,588,649 $232,588,649 $51,144,343 $59,811,281 $8,809,215 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $300,532,967

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Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

36.1000 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647 $3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647 $3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647 $3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

3795

37.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOAS)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$810,000

State General Funds

$810,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,517,735

Intergovernmental Transfers

$338,577

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$338,577

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,376,511

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,376,511

Sales and Services

$802,647

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$802,647

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,904,589

State Funds Transfers

$3,904,589

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,653,302

Merit System Assessments

$2,251,287

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,232,324

Appropriation (HB 916)

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647 $3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

$810,000 $810,000 $4,517,735 $338,577 $338,577 $3,376,511 $3,376,511 $802,647 $802,647 $3,904,589 $3,904,589 $1,653,302 $2,251,287 $9,232,324

Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$0 $0 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$0 $0 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

38.1000 -Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

$1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739 $1,564,739

Human Resources Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $13,079,059

$0 $0 $7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $13,079,059

$0 $0 $7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829 $7,180,455 $7,180,455 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $5,673,775 $13,079,059

39.1 Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from merit system assessments to support statewide human resource initiatives.

Merit System Assessments

$884,153

$884,153

$884,153

39.1000 -Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829

$7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829

$7,405,284 $224,829 $224,829

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3797

Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,180,455 $7,180,455 $6,557,928 $6,557,928 $6,557,928 $13,963,212

$7,180,455 $7,180,455 $6,557,928 $6,557,928 $6,557,928 $13,963,212

$7,180,455 $7,180,455 $6,557,928 $6,557,928 $6,557,928 $13,963,212

Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,430,000 $2,430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $210,504,783

$2,430,000 $2,430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $210,504,783

$2,430,000 $2,430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $205,751,031 $205,751,031 $46,415,940 $46,511,281 $3,912,528 $108,911,282 $210,504,783

40.1 Reduce funds for one-time funding to pay negotiated Workers Compensation settlements.

State General Funds

($2,000,000)

40.2 Increase funds for billings for liability insurance premiums to reflect claim expenses.

Liability Funds

$13,300,000

($2,000,000) $13,300,000

($2,000,000) $13,300,000

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40.3 Increase funds for supplemental, illness-specific insurance for first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$0

40.1000 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$430,000

$1,430,000

$430,000

State General Funds

$430,000

$1,430,000

$430,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$219,051,031 $219,051,031 $219,051,031

State Funds Transfers

$219,051,031 $219,051,031 $219,051,031

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$46,415,940 $46,415,940 $46,415,940

Liability Funds

$59,811,281 $59,811,281 $59,811,281

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$3,912,528

$3,912,528

$3,912,528

Workers Compensation Funds

$108,911,282 $108,911,282 $108,911,282

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$221,804,783 $222,804,783 $221,804,783

State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small

and/or minority business vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0 $0 $19,888,184

$0 $0 $19,888,184

$0 $0 $19,888,184

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

3799

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

41.1000 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small

and/or minority business vendors.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

$19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184 $19,888,184

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$0 $0 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

$0 $0 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548 $2,266,548

42.1000 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$2,266,548 $2,266,548

$2,266,548 $2,266,548

$2,266,548 $2,266,548

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,266,548 $2,266,548

$2,266,548 $2,266,548

$2,266,548 $2,266,548

Georgia Tax Tribunal

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the

Georgia Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$566,242 $566,242 $566,242

$566,242 $566,242 $566,242

$566,242 $566,242 $566,242

43.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$13,047

$13,047

43.2 Increase funds to purchase tax law research software. State General Funds

$3,400

$3,400

$13,047 $3,400

43.1000 -Georgia Tax Tribunal

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the

Georgia Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$582,689

$582,689

$582,689

State General Funds

$582,689

$582,689

$582,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$582,689

$582,689

$582,689

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$2,675,240 $2,675,240 $3,075,101 $3,075,101

$2,675,240 $2,675,240 $3,075,101 $3,075,101

$2,675,240 $2,675,240 $3,075,101 $3,075,101

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3801

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,075,101 $5,750,341

$3,075,101 $5,750,341

$3,075,101 $5,750,341

44.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$69,934

$69,934

$69,934

44.1000 -Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,745,174

$2,745,174

$2,745,174

State General Funds

$2,745,174

$2,745,174

$2,745,174

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

State Funds Transfers

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,820,275

$5,820,275

$5,820,275

State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

$0 $0 $10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

$0 $0 $10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $10,194,262

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45.1000 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000
$10,194,262

$10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000
$10,194,262

$10,194,262 $8,586,262 $8,586,262 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000
$10,194,262

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

46.1 Utilize existing funds ($9,000,000) and increase funds to enhance and standardize cybersecurity services for executive branch agencies (Total Funds: $24,000,000). (H:Utilize existing funds ($9,000,000) and increase funds to enhance and standardize cybersecurity services for executive branch agencies (Total Funds: $21,500,000))(S:Utilize existing funds ($9,000,000) and increase funds to enhance and standardize cybersecurity services for executive branch agencies (Total Funds: $24,000,000))

State General Funds

$15,000,000 $12,500,000 $15,000,000

46.2 Recognize an increase in telecommunications and infrastructure rates to offset increased costs of service (Total Funds: $19,427,715). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

3803

46.1000 -Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,000,000 $12,500,000 $15,000,000

State General Funds

$15,000,000 $12,500,000 $15,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000,000 $12,500,000 $15,000,000

Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the

General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

501.1 Increase funds in FY2025 to purchase annuities for wrongfully convicted individuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR901 and HR902 (2024 Session). (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

501.2 Increase funds to purchase an annuity for a wrongfully convicted individual (HR161, 2009 Session).

State General Funds

$176,445

$176,445

501.1000 -Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the

General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$176,445

$176,445

State General Funds

$176,445

$176,445

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$176,445

$176,445

The Department is authorized to assess state agencies the equivalent of .176% of salaries for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

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Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$61,743,086 $61,743,086

$59,615,358 $59,615,358

$2,127,728

$2,127,728

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$2,544,771

$2,544,771

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$430,930

$430,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$73,319,932 $73,319,932

Section Total - Final
$65,912,024 $63,778,168
$2,133,856 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748

$66,328,485 $64,194,629
$2,133,856 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748

$61,743,086 $59,615,358
$2,127,728 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000 $73,319,932
$66,071,485 $63,937,629
$2,133,856 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

3805

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000
$77,488,870

$1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000
$77,905,331

$1,585,748 $430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000
$77,648,331

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,048,552 $4,048,552 $4,048,552

$4,048,552 $4,048,552 $4,048,552

$4,048,552 $4,048,552 $4,048,552

47.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$86,187

$86,187

$86,187

47.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$9,355

$9,355

$9,355

47.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

State General Funds

$17,773

$17,773

$17,773

47.1000 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,161,867 $4,161,867 $4,161,867

$4,161,867 $4,161,867 $4,161,867

$4,161,867 $4,161,867 $4,161,867

Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,571,608 $34,571,608
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,242,753

$34,571,608 $34,571,608
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,242,753

$34,571,608 $34,571,608
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $44,242,753

48.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,019,194

$1,019,194

$1,019,194

48.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($23,782)

($23,782)

($23,782)

48.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$307,213

$307,213

$307,213

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48.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$10,652

$10,652

$10,652

48.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,888

$1,888

$1,888

48.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$20,113

$20,113

$20,113

48.7 Transfer funds from the Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority program ($322,800) to the Consumer Protection program and increase funds for ten inspector positions to implement the Georgia Electric Vehicle Charging Program pursuant to SB146 (2023 Session). (H and S:Increase funds to continue implementation of the Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program)

State General Funds

$1,058,400

$250,000

$250,000

48.8 Increase funds for the Feral Hog Task Force, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources and the United States Department of Agriculture.

State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

48.9 Increase funds to provide an additional $2,000 targeted salary enhancement for Consumer Protection positions.

State General Funds

$1,200,583

$1,200,583

$1,200,583

48.10 Increase funds for two shellfish inspection and certification program positions. State General Funds

$267,861

$267,861

48.1000 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,315,869 $38,315,869
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $47,987,014

$37,775,330 $37,775,330
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $47,446,475

$37,775,330 $37,775,330
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $47,446,475

Departmental Administration (DOA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,663,878 $7,663,878
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,713,878

$7,663,878 $7,663,878
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,713,878

$7,663,878 $7,663,878
$850,000 $850,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $8,713,878

49.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$223,410

$223,410

$223,410

49.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($8,061)

($8,061)

($8,061)

49.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$158,563

$158,563

$158,563

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49.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,748

$1,748

$1,748

49.5 Increase funds for an information security officer position. State General Funds

$185,000

$0

49.6 Increase funds for one-time funding for agricultural improvements. State General Funds

$700,000

$700,000

49.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOA)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,039,538

$8,924,538

$8,739,538

State General Funds

$8,039,538

$8,924,538

$8,739,538

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Agency Funds Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,089,538

$9,974,538

$9,789,538

Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$8,029,741 $5,902,013 $2,127,728
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930

$8,029,741 $5,902,013 $2,127,728
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930

$8,029,741 $5,902,013 $2,127,728
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930

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State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$230,930 $230,930 $8,885,442

$230,930 $230,930 $8,885,442

$230,930 $230,930 $8,885,442

50.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$96,155

$96,155

$96,155

50.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,392

$1,392

$1,392

50.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$25,854

$25,854

$25,854

50.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$10,147

$10,147

$10,147

50.5 Increase funds for the Agricultural Trust Fund to reflect FY2023 collections of the Agricultural Tax Exemption fee pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds

$6,128

$6,128

$6,128

50.1000 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,169,417

$8,169,417

$8,169,417

State General Funds

$6,035,561

$6,035,561

$6,035,561

Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds

$2,133,856

$2,133,856

$2,133,856

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$624,771

$624,771

$624,771

Royalties and Rents

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

Sales and Services

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

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State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$230,930 $230,930 $9,025,118

$230,930 $230,930 $9,025,118

$230,930 $230,930 $9,025,118

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,049,057 $3,049,057 $3,049,057

$3,049,057 $3,049,057 $3,049,057

$3,049,057 $3,049,057 $3,049,057

51.1000 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

State General Funds

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

$3,049,057

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,222,578 $1,222,578 $1,222,578

$1,222,578 $1,222,578 $1,222,578

$1,222,578 $1,222,578 $1,222,578

52.1 Transfer funds from the Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority program to the Consumer Protection program to align budget with expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds)

State General Funds

($322,800)

($322,800)

($322,800)

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52.1000 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$899,778

$899,778

$899,778

State General Funds

$899,778

$899,778

$899,778

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$899,778

$899,778

$899,778

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local

governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,157,672 $3,157,672 $3,157,672

$3,157,672 $3,157,672 $3,157,672

$3,157,672 $3,157,672 $3,157,672

53.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$95,704

$95,704

$95,704

53.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$10,120

$10,120

$10,120

53.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$13,002

$13,002

$13,002

53.4 Increase funds to develop and implement a Master Farmer Program. (S:YES; Utilize industry sponsorships to develop and implement a Master Farmer Program)

State General Funds

$72,000

$0

53.1000 -State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

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structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local

governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,276,498

$3,348,498

$3,276,498

State General Funds

$3,276,498

$3,348,498

$3,276,498

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,276,498

$3,348,498

$3,276,498

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948

$14,266,948 $14,266,948 $14,266,948

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$14,886,415 $14,886,415 $14,886,415

$14,916,241 $14,916,241 $14,916,241

$14,916,241 $14,916,241 $14,916,241

Departmental Administration (DBF)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,878,917 $2,878,917 $2,878,917

$2,878,917 $2,878,917 $2,878,917

$2,878,917 $2,878,917 $2,878,917

54.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$63,118

$63,118

$63,118

54.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($4,236)

($4,236)

($4,236)

54.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,258

$1,258

$1,258

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54.1000 -Departmental Administration (DBF)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,939,057

State General Funds

$2,939,057

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,939,057

Appropriation (HB 916)

$2,939,057 $2,939,057 $2,939,057

$2,939,057 $2,939,057 $2,939,057

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,174,531 $8,174,531 $8,174,531

$8,174,531 $8,174,531 $8,174,531

$8,174,531 $8,174,531 $8,174,531

55.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$207,256

$207,256

$207,256

55.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($7,280)

($7,280)

($7,280)

55.3 Increase funds to provide an additional $2,000 targeted salary enhancement for Financial Institution Supervision examiners.

State General Funds

$152,586

$152,586

$152,586

55.1000 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,527,093 $8,527,093 $8,527,093

$8,527,093 $8,527,093 $8,527,093

$8,527,093 $8,527,093 $8,527,093

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and

residential mortgage and installment loan lending practices, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable

laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,213,500 $3,213,500 $3,213,500

$3,213,500 $3,213,500 $3,213,500

$3,213,500 $3,213,500 $3,213,500

56.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$57,782

$87,608

$87,608

56.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,292)

($1,292)

($1,292)

56.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,600

$1,600

$1,600

56.4 Increase funds for personnel for two examiners to address increased workload.

State General Funds

$148,675

$148,675

$148,675

56.1000 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and

residential mortgage and installment loan lending practices, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable

laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,420,265 $3,420,265 $3,420,265

$3,450,091 $3,450,091 $3,450,091

$3,450,091 $3,450,091 $3,450,091

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,498,212,940 $1,498,212,940

State General Funds

$1,487,957,802 $1,487,957,802

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$149,263,138 $149,263,138

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,081,397

$5,081,397

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709 $14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$29,958,095 $29,958,095

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$47,482,075 $47,482,075

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$40,481,142 $40,481,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$12,096,720 $12,096,720

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$12,096,720 $12,096,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,971,962 $25,971,962

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$257,036

$257,036

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$257,036

$257,036

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$24,846,902 $24,846,902

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$24,846,902 $24,846,902

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,419,710

$2,419,710

State Funds Transfers

$2,419,710

$2,419,710

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$2,357,130

$2,357,130

Agency to Agency Contracts

$62,580

$62,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,675,867,750 $1,675,867,750

$1,498,212,940 $1,487,957,802
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,675,867,750

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,637,699,882 $1,627,444,744
$10,255,138 $385,824,033 $86,521,759 $14,163,709 $185,078,628 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $2,051,915,587

$1,657,239,792 $1,646,984,654
$10,255,138 $230,703,500 $86,521,759 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,916,334,964

$1,653,107,691 $1,642,852,553
$10,255,138 $385,824,033 $86,521,759 $14,163,709 $185,078,628 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,971,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,846,902 $24,846,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $2,067,323,396

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$56,133,411 $56,133,411

$56,133,411 $56,133,411

$56,133,411 $56,133,411

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,254,231 $50,000
$29,607,511 $2,500,000
$12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $100,822,545

$44,254,231 $50,000
$29,607,511 $2,500,000
$12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $100,822,545

$44,254,231 $50,000
$29,607,511 $2,500,000
$12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $100,822,545

57.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$21,925

$21,925

$21,925

57.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$5,295

$5,295

$5,295

57.3 Increase funds to expand Hepatitis C screening services at core behavioral health provider sites. (S:Increase funds to double the base funding to $500,000 to expand Hepatitis C screening services at core behavioral health provider sites)

State General Funds

$500,000

$250,000

57.4 Increase funds for addiction treatment locator. (S:YES; Consider using $400,000 of the $111,430,810 in Opioid Settlement funds for addiction treatment locator)

State General Funds

$100,000

$0

57.1000 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$56,160,631 $56,760,631 $56,410,631

State General Funds

$56,160,631 $56,760,631 $56,410,631

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,254,231 $44,254,231 $44,254,231

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,607,511 $2,500,000
$12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $100,849,765

$29,607,511 $2,500,000
$12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $101,449,765

$29,607,511 $2,500,000
$12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $101,099,765

Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for respite services for individuals with intellectual and developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

58.1000 -Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for respite services for individuals with intellectual and developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

State General Funds

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$429,164,775 $418,909,637 $10,255,138

$429,164,775 $418,909,637 $10,255,138

$429,164,775 $418,909,637 $10,255,138

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,342,499

$50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,342,499

$50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000 $502,342,499

59.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,664,498

$1,664,498

$1,664,498

59.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$240

$240

$240

59.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($887,697)

($887,697)

($887,697)

59.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$90,712

$90,712

$90,712

59.5 Increase funds to annualize the cost of 500 slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

State General Funds

$9,377,302

$9,377,302

$9,377,302

59.6 Increase funds for 100 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

State General Funds

$2,345,692

$2,345,692

$2,345,692

59.7 Transfer funds ($4,947,743) from the Adult Forensics, Adult Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, and Departmental Administration (DBHDD) programs to the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program and increase funds to implement the New Option Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Option Waiver Program (COMP) provider rate study. (H:Recognize agency-wide transfers ($4,947,743) and increase funds ($74,953,932) to implement the New Option Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Option Waiver Program (COMP) provider rate study (Total Funds: $161,342,037))(S:Transfer

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funds ($4,947,743) from the Adult Forensic Services, Adult Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, and Departmental Administration (DBHDD) programs to the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program and increase funds to implement the New Option Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Option Waiver Program (COMP) provider rate study)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$79,901,675 $155,120,533 $81,440,362 $316,462,570

$79,901,675 $0
$81,440,362 $161,342,037

$79,901,675 $155,120,533 $81,440,362 $316,462,570

59.8 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

State General Funds

($717,268)

($717,268)

($717,268)

59.9 Increase funds to operationalize the Macon Crisis Stabilization Diagnostic Center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

State General Funds

$3,194,724

$3,194,724

59.10 Increase funds for adult autism services. State General Funds

$108,000

$108,000

59.1000 -Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$520,939,929 $524,242,653 $524,242,653

State General Funds

$510,684,791 $513,987,515 $513,987,515

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$286,878,619 $131,758,086 $286,878,619

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$81,440,362 $81,440,362 $81,440,362

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$167,457,115 $12,336,582 $167,457,115

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,981,142 $37,981,142 $37,981,142

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000

Sales and Services

$22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$22,860,000 $22,860,000 $22,860,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$830,678,548 $678,860,739 $833,981,272

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Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,815,480 $141,815,480
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $141,841,980

$141,815,480 $141,815,480
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $141,841,980

$141,815,480 $141,815,480
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $141,841,980

60.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$3,378,223

$3,378,223

$3,378,223

60.2 Increase funds to staff and operate a forensic step-down unit to address the statewide waitlist.

State General Funds

$3,218,210

$3,218,210

$3,218,210

60.3 Transfer funds from the Adult Forensic Services program to the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,495,370) ($1,495,370) ($1,495,370)

60.4 Increase funds for an additional 30-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot in Dodge County.

State General Funds

$1,993,384

$1,993,384

60.5 Increase funds for the expansion of the Cobb County jail-based restoration program. (S:NO; The Senate is not confident that the provider will remain even at the current $125,000 per-bed proposed rate)

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$0

60.1000 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$146,916,543 $146,916,543
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $146,943,043

$150,159,927 $150,159,927
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $150,186,427

$148,909,927 $148,909,927
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $148,936,427

Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$596,965,329 $596,965,329 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $609,914,377

$596,965,329 $596,965,329 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $609,914,377

$596,965,329 $596,965,329 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $609,914,377

61.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$17,576,246 $17,576,246

$17,576,246

61.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,234,726) ($1,234,726) ($1,234,726)

61.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$164,078

$164,078

$164,078

61.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$189,251

$189,251

$189,251

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61.5 Reduce funds to reflect decreased demand for core adult mental health services.

State General Funds

($11,420,218) ($11,420,218) ($11,420,218)

61.6 Increase funds for a behavioral health crisis center in DBHDD's Region 1. (H and S:Increase funds for a behavioral health crisis center)

State General Funds

$9,481,532

$9,481,532

$9,481,532

61.7 Increase funds to annualize the operations of a behavioral health crisis center in Fulton County.

State General Funds

$3,792,613

$5,688,919

$3,792,613

61.8 Increase funds to annualize the operations of a behavioral health crisis center for the Community Service Board of Middle Georgia in Dublin.

State General Funds

$1,586,056

$1,586,056

$1,586,056

61.9 Increase funds to annualize the operations of a behavioral health crisis center for Serenity Behavioral Health Systems in Augusta.

State General Funds

$1,221,116

$1,221,116

$1,221,116

61.10 Transfer funds from the Adult Mental Health Services program to the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,802,373) ($1,802,373) ($1,802,373)

61.11 Eliminate funds for one-time funding to coordinate outreach to address homelessness in the Atlanta area.

State General Funds

($825,000)

($825,000)

($825,000)

61.12 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

State General Funds

($121,126)

($121,126)

($121,126)

61.13 Increase funds to match rate implementation of the Community Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (CBHRS) provider rate study for uninsured Georgians. (H and S:YES; Increase funds to match rate implementation of the Community Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (CBHRS) provider rate study for uninsured Georgians and transfer funds ($4,227,287) from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for Georgians covered by Medicaid)

State General Funds

$22,430,804 $26,658,091 $26,658,091

61.14 Increase funds to support staffing of the '988' hotline. State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

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61.15 Increase funds for the Georgia Housing Voucher program to support the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement. (S:NO; Pause increase in funding for Georgia Housing Voucher program awaiting response from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning progress towards substantial compliance with the Olmstead Settlement Agreement)

State General Funds

$2,500,000

$0

61.16 Increase funds for behavioral health services for Georgians experiencing homelessness in the Atlanta area. (S:NO; Recognize funding for Atlanta area homelessness programming for behavioral health and support services at a rehousing facility)

State General Funds

$225,000

$0

61.17 Increase funds for behavioral health and support services at a rehousing facility. State General Funds

$200,000

$515,000

61.1000 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$638,003,582 $647,352,175 $643,045,869

State General Funds

$638,003,582 $647,352,175 $643,045,869

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,858,953 $11,858,953 $11,858,953

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

Sales and Services

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$650,952,630 $660,301,223 $655,994,917

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,325,741 $3,325,741 $7,928,149
$50,000

$3,325,741 $3,325,741 $7,928,149
$50,000

$3,325,741 $3,325,741 $7,928,149
$50,000

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,878,149 $11,253,890

$7,878,149 $11,253,890

$7,878,149 $11,253,890

62.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$4,380

$4,380

$4,380

62.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$838

$838

$838

62.1000 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,330,959

$3,330,959

$3,330,959

State General Funds

$3,330,959

$3,330,959

$3,330,959

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,259,108 $11,259,108 $11,259,108

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,226,511 $16,226,511
$3,285,496 $3,285,496 $19,512,007

$16,226,511 $16,226,511
$3,285,496 $3,285,496 $19,512,007

$16,226,511 $16,226,511
$3,285,496 $3,285,496 $19,512,007

63.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$61,036

$61,036

$61,036

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63.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$2,627

$2,627

$2,627

63.3 Increase funds to expand enrichment activities, family support, and employment opportunities for children and young adults with developmental disabilities.

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

63.4 Increase funds for autism early screening and care training in rural counties. (S:Increase funds and recognize ongoing fieldwork for autism early screening and care training in rural counties)

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

63.1000 -Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,290,174 $16,790,174 $16,790,174

State General Funds

$16,290,174 $16,790,174 $16,790,174

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,575,670 $20,075,670 $20,075,670

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,185,031 $7,185,031 $7,185,031

$7,185,031 $7,185,031 $7,185,031

$7,185,031 $7,185,031 $7,185,031

64.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$121,233

$121,233

$121,233

64.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,880

$1,880

$1,880

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64.1000 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,308,144

$7,308,144

$7,308,144

State General Funds

$7,308,144

$7,308,144

$7,308,144

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,308,144

$7,308,144

$7,308,144

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,984,605 $56,984,605 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $67,394,120

$56,984,605 $56,984,605 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $67,394,120

$56,984,605 $56,984,605 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $67,394,120

65.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$70,259

$70,259

$70,259

65.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$3,631

$3,631

$3,631

65.3 Transfer funds from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

65.4 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for Georgia psychiatric residential treatment facilities receiving less than $500 per patient day while under current cost report reimbursement methodology. (H and S:Eliminate funds for one-time funding for Georgia psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTF) receiving less than $500 per patient day while under current cost report

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reimbursement methodology due to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approval of PRTF rate at 75% of Medicare inpatient facility rates)

State General Funds

($600,000)

($600,000)

($600,000)

65.5 Increase funds for operations of the new Gateway child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit in Savannah.

State General Funds

$225,795

$0

65.6 Increase funds for the Georgia Apex Program to expand mental health services in schools. (S:Increase funds for the Georgia Apex Program to include telehealth services to expand mental health services in schools)

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

65.1000 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$55,458,495 $57,684,290 $56,458,495

State General Funds

$55,458,495 $57,684,290 $56,458,495

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,324,515 $10,324,515 $10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,868,010 $68,093,805 $66,868,010

Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$31,964,012 $31,964,012
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133

$31,964,012 $31,964,012
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133

$31,964,012 $31,964,012
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,133 $41,264,758

$22,133 $41,264,758

$22,133 $41,264,758

66.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,208,140

$1,208,140

$1,208,140

66.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$130,106

$130,106

$130,106

66.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$330,186

$330,186

$330,186

66.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$43,325

$43,325

$43,325

66.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$87,920

$87,920

$87,920

66.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBHDD) program to the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($650,000)

($650,000)

($650,000)

66.7 Reduce funds to reflect technology cost savings. State General Funds

($2,016,954) ($2,016,954) ($2,016,954)

66.1000 -Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,096,735 $31,096,735 $31,096,735

State General Funds

$31,096,735 $31,096,735 $31,096,735

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,133 $40,397,481

$22,133 $40,397,481

$22,133 $40,397,481

Direct Care Support Services The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$154,255,108 $154,255,108
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $158,128,149

$154,255,108 $154,255,108
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $158,128,149

$154,255,108 $154,255,108
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $158,128,149

67.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$3,022,741

$3,022,741

$3,022,741

67.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$42,619

$42,619

$42,619

67.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($33,216)

($33,216)

($33,216)

67.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$372,985

$372,985

$372,985

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67.5 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

State General Funds

$80,299

$80,299

$80,299

67.1000 -Direct Care Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$157,740,536

State General Funds

$157,740,536

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,453,331

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

Sales and Services

$785,307

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$785,307

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,419,710

State Funds Transfers

$2,419,710

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$2,357,130

Agency to Agency Contracts

$62,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$161,613,577

Appropriation (HB 916)

$157,740,536 $157,740,536
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $161,613,577

$157,740,536 $157,740,536
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $161,613,577

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$352,378 $352,378 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,348,793

$352,378 $352,378 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,348,793

$352,378 $352,378 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,348,793

68.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$6,852

$6,852

$6,852

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68.1000 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$359,230

$359,230

$359,230

State General Funds

$359,230

$359,230

$359,230

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,355,645 $10,355,645 $10,355,645

Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$780,964 $780,964 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,800,006

$780,964 $780,964 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,800,006

$780,964 $780,964 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,800,006

69.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$5,978

$5,978

$5,978

69.1000 -Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$786,942

$786,942

$786,942

State General Funds

$786,942

$786,942

$786,942

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,805,984

$2,805,984

$2,805,984

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Sexual Offender Risk Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$959,595 $959,595 $959,595

$959,595 $959,595 $959,595

$959,595 $959,595 $959,595

70.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$35,444

$35,444

$35,444

70.2 Increase funds for personnel for two new evaluator positions to address the growth of the existing caseload backlog. (H and S:Increase funds for five new evaluator positions to address the growth of the existing caseload backlog)

State General Funds

$212,943

$532,357

$532,357

70.3 Increase funds to address sexual offender caseload backlog. State General Funds

$3,000,000

70.998 Change the name of the Sexual Offender Review Board to the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

70.1000 -Sexual Offender Risk Review Board

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,207,982

$1,527,396

$4,527,396

State General Funds

$1,207,982

$1,527,396

$4,527,396

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,207,982

$1,527,396

$4,527,396

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation
$58,372,566 $58,372,566 $58,372,566 $58,372,566 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $169,081,824

$58,372,566 $58,372,566 $169,081,824 $169,081,824

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,758,057 $467,418 $467,418
$13,141,147 $13,141,147
$1,149,492 $1,149,492
$190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $242,403,370

$14,758,057 $467,418 $467,418
$13,141,147 $13,141,147
$1,149,492 $1,149,492
$190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $242,403,370

$14,758,057 $467,418 $467,418
$13,141,147 $13,141,147
$1,149,492 $1,149,492
$190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $242,403,370

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$61,282,615 $61,282,615 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492 $1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $245,313,419

$62,831,597 $62,831,597 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492 $1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $246,862,401

$61,782,615 $61,782,615 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492 $1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $245,813,419

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

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enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,335 $306,335 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $538,688

$306,335 $306,335 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $538,688

$306,335 $306,335 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $538,688

71.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$9,074

$9,074

$9,074

71.1000 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$315,409

$315,409

$315,409

State General Funds

$315,409

$315,409

$315,409

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

Sales and Services

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$547,762

$547,762

$547,762

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,745,918 $3,745,918 $3,745,918

$3,745,918 $3,745,918 $3,745,918

$3,745,918 $3,745,918 $3,745,918

72.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$40,441

$40,441

$40,441

72.1000 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,786,359

$3,786,359

$3,786,359

State General Funds

$3,786,359

$3,786,359

$3,786,359

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,786,359

$3,786,359

$3,786,359

Departmental Administration (DCA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$1,790,639 $1,790,639 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328

$1,790,639 $1,790,639 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328

$1,790,639 $1,790,639 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,328 $7,699,074

$29,328 $7,699,074

$29,328 $7,699,074

73.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$18,352

$18,352

$18,352

73.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,348

$3,348

$3,348

73.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,306

$1,306

$1,306

73.4 Increase funds for personnel. State General Funds

$448,982

$0

73.1000 -Departmental Administration (DCA)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,813,645

$2,262,627

$1,813,645

State General Funds

$1,813,645

$2,262,627

$1,813,645

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,945,396

$2,945,396

$2,945,396

Reserved Fund Balances

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

Sales and Services

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

State Funds Transfers

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

Agency to Agency Contracts

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,722,080

$8,171,062

$7,722,080

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Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,782,656 $1,782,656 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,918,456

$1,782,656 $1,782,656 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,918,456

$1,782,656 $1,782,656 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,918,456

74.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$51,199

$51,199

$51,199

74.1000 -Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,833,855

$1,833,855

$1,833,855

State General Funds

$1,833,855

$1,833,855

$1,833,855

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$631,978

$631,978

$631,978

Intergovernmental Transfers

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

Sales and Services

$171,398

$171,398

$171,398

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$171,398

$171,398

$171,398

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,969,655 $49,969,655 $49,969,655

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Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

75.1000 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

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3841

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,264,767 $1,264,767
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,605,519

$1,264,767 $1,264,767
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,605,519

$1,264,767 $1,264,767
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,605,519

76.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$45,334

$45,334

$45,334

76.1000 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,310,101

$1,310,101

$1,310,101

State General Funds

$1,310,101

$1,310,101

$1,310,101

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$140,752

$140,752

$140,752

Intergovernmental Transfers

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

Sales and Services

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,000 $1,650,853

$17,000 $1,650,853

$17,000 $1,650,853

Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

77.1000 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000

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3843

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$379,000

$379,000

$379,000

$116,019,277 $116,019,277 $116,019,277

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$397,224 $397,224
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $447,224

$397,224 $397,224
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $447,224

$397,224 $397,224
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $447,224

78.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$12,937

$12,937

$12,937

78.1000 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$410,161

$410,161

$410,161

State General Funds

$410,161

$410,161

$410,161

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$460,161

$460,161

$460,161

Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,031,329 $4,031,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $7,533,781

$4,031,329 $4,031,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $7,533,781

$4,031,329 $4,031,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $7,533,781

79.1 Utilize existing funds ($800,000), transfer funds ($400,000) from the State Community Development Programs program to the Special Housing Initiatives program, and increase funds for one-time funding for the State Housing Trust Fund to improve homelessness services and pursue new federal grant opportunities (Total Funds: $4,597,416). (H and S:Utilize new and existing funds for the State Housing Trust Fund to improve homelessness services and pursue new federal grant opportunities (Total Funds: $4,597,416))

State General Funds

$3,797,416

$3,797,416

$3,797,416

79.1000 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,828,745

$7,828,745

$7,828,745

State General Funds

$7,828,745

$7,828,745

$7,828,745

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$289,993

$289,993

$289,993

Reserved Fund Balances

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Sales and Services

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $11,331,197

$51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $11,331,197

$51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $11,331,197

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,184,467 $3,184,467 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $4,286,059

$3,184,467 $3,184,467 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $4,286,059

$3,184,467 $3,184,467 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $4,286,059

80.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$59,416

$59,416

$59,416

80.2 Eliminate funds remaining for state broadband programs. (S:Reduce funds for state broadband programs and utilize remaining existing funds ($32,813) for other broadband operations)

State General Funds

($302,087)

($302,087)

($302,087)

80.3 Transfer funds from the State Community Development Programs program to the Special Housing Initiatives program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($400,000)

($400,000)

($400,000)

80.1000 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,541,796 $2,541,796 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,643,388

$2,541,796 $2,541,796 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,643,388

$2,541,796 $2,541,796 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,643,388

State Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,705,396 $13,705,396
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,181,484

$13,705,396 $13,705,396
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,181,484

$13,705,396 $13,705,396
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,181,484

81.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$23,313

$23,313

$23,313

81.1000 -State Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,728,709 $13,728,709 $13,728,709

State General Funds

$13,728,709 $13,728,709 $13,728,709

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$476,088

$476,088

$476,088

Intergovernmental Transfers

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,000 $131,000 $14,204,797

$131,000 $131,000 $14,204,797

$131,000 $131,000 $14,204,797

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,253,495 $1,253,495 $1,253,495

$1,253,495 $1,253,495 $1,253,495

$1,253,495 $1,253,495 $1,253,495

82.1 Increase funds for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. State General Funds

$100,000

$0

82.1000 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,253,495

$1,353,495

$1,253,495

State General Funds

$1,253,495

$1,353,495

$1,253,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,253,495

$1,353,495

$1,253,495

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,910,340 $26,910,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $27,055,861

$26,910,340 $26,910,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $27,055,861

$26,910,340 $26,910,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $27,055,861

83.1 Utilize existing funds ($6,000,000) for the Rural Workforce Housing Program. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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83.998 Transfer funds from the Payments to OneGeorgia Authority program to the Department of Economic Development Rural Development program for the Governor's Rural Strike Force to align budgets with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($450,000)

($450,000)

($450,000)

83.1000 -Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,460,340 $26,460,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $26,605,861

Appropriation (HB 916)

$26,460,340 $26,460,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $26,605,861

$26,460,340 $26,460,340
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $26,605,861

Accountable Housing Initiative Special Project

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

502.1 Increase funds to create the accountable housing initiative. (S:Increase funds and recognize funds ($500,000) in the Adult Mental Health Services program in the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to create the accountable housing initiative)

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$500,000

502.999

SAC: The purpose of this program is to fund accountable housing initiative.

House: The purpose of this program is to fund accountable housing initiative.

State General Funds

$0

$0

502.1000 -Accountable Housing Initiative Special Project The purpose of this program is to fund accountable housing initiative. TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 916)

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$500,000 $500,000 $500,000

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Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee

Section Total - Continuation

$4,755,971,201 $4,755,971,201 $4,755,971,201

$4,084,880,864 $4,084,880,864 $4,084,880,864

$124,062,351 $124,062,351 $124,062,351

$8,769,315

$8,769,315

$8,769,315

$152,685,494 $152,685,494 $152,685,494

$385,573,177 $385,573,177 $385,573,177

$9,687,933,882 $9,687,933,882 $9,687,933,882

$26,684,102 $26,684,102 $26,684,102

$9,193,039,021 $9,193,039,021 $9,193,039,021

$468,210,759 $468,210,759 $468,210,759

$220,774,078 $220,774,078 $220,774,078

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$19,788,410,812 $19,788,410,812 $19,788,410,812

Section Total - Final
$5,240,573,874 $4,543,253,247
$124,062,351 $9,381,009
$152,886,715 $410,990,552

$5,248,252,002 $4,550,931,375
$124,062,351 $9,381,009
$152,886,715 $410,990,552

$5,267,129,834 $4,569,809,207
$124,062,351 $9,381,009
$152,886,715 $410,990,552

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,436,738,827 $10,222,953,184 $10,111,227,348

$26,684,102 $26,684,102 $26,684,102

$9,904,541,628 $9,728,058,323 $9,542,871,250

$37,302,338

$468,210,759 $468,210,759 $541,671,996

$220,774,078 $220,774,078 $220,774,078

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,513,568,178

$5,123,731,651 $5,123,731,651 $5,513,568,178

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$4,841,705,870 $4,841,705,870 $5,231,542,397

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$21,021,818,430 $20,815,710,915 $21,112,699,438

Departmental Administration (DCH)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$91,078,435 $91,078,435 $376,976,734 $17,778,946 $329,743,048 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

$91,078,435 $91,078,435 $376,976,734 $17,778,946 $329,743,048 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

$91,078,435 $91,078,435 $376,976,734 $17,778,946 $329,743,048 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

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Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,168,519 $21,311,585 $493,651,523

$1,168,519 $21,311,585 $493,651,523

$1,168,519 $21,311,585 $493,651,523

84.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$746,927

$746,927

$746,927

84.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$315

$315

$315

84.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$405,510

$405,510

$405,510

84.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$266,792

$266,792

$266,792

84.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

($358)

($358)

($358)

84.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$3,516

$3,516

$3,516

84.7 Increase funds for 20 positions to monitor, evaluate, and improve Care Management Organization oversight.

State General Funds

$1,527,825

$1,527,825

$1,527,825

84.8 Reduce funds for savings resulting from the implementation of the Medicaid Enterprise System Transformation Program.

State General Funds

($1,372,082) ($1,372,082) ($1,372,082)

84.9 Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation. State General Funds

($417,212)

($417,212)

($417,212)

84.10 Evaluate reimbursement parity between all children's hospitals in the state and report findings to House and Senate Appropriations Committees by July 1, 2024. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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84.11 The department shall submit a State Plan Amendment (SPA) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to change and rules, regulations, or policies necessary to allow for reimbursement of long-acting injectable medications used in an inpatient setting to improve the coordination of care and reduce inpatient readmission rates for individuals with serious mental illness. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

84.12 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled program to the Departmental Administration (DCH) program to implement a sickle cell managed care pilot program.

State General Funds

$1,085,208

84.1000 -Departmental Administration (DCH)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$92,239,668 $92,239,668 $93,324,876

State General Funds

$92,239,668 $92,239,668 $93,324,876

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$376,976,734 $376,976,734 $376,976,734

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,778,946 $17,778,946 $17,778,946

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$329,743,048 $329,743,048 $329,743,048

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$29,454,740 $29,454,740 $29,454,740

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

State Funds Transfers

$22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

Health Insurance Payments

$21,311,585 $21,311,585 $21,311,585

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$494,812,756 $494,812,756 $495,897,964

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$874,037 $874,037 $874,037

$874,037 $874,037 $874,037

$874,037 $874,037 $874,037

85.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$23,956

$23,956

$23,956

85.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,425

$3,425

$3,425

85.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$5,361

$5,361

$5,361

85.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$10,057

$10,057

$10,057

85.5 Utilize existing funds ($20,065) for investigative software. (G:YES)(H and S:Increase funds for the annual operations for investigative software)

State General Funds

$0

$25,664

$25,664

85.1000 -Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$916,836

$942,500

$942,500

State General Funds

$916,836

$942,500

$942,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$916,836

$942,500

$942,500

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$849,432 $849,432 $849,432

$849,432 $849,432 $849,432

$849,432 $849,432 $849,432

86.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$26,218

$26,218

$26,218

86.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,712

$1,712

$1,712

86.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$5,361

$5,361

$5,361

86.1000 -Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$882,723

$882,723

$882,723

State General Funds

$882,723

$882,723

$882,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$882,723

$882,723

$882,723

Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,992,849 $18,992,849
$172,588 $172,588 $19,165,437

$18,992,849 $18,992,849
$172,588 $172,588 $19,165,437

$18,992,849 $18,992,849
$172,588 $172,588 $19,165,437

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87.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$20,148

$20,148

$20,148

87.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,712

$4,712

$4,712

87.3 Eliminate one-time funds for grants up to $1,000,000 for hospitals with graduate medical education programs. (H:Reduce funds and maintain funds for grants up to $1,000,000 for hospitals with graduate medical education programs to fund medical education training, equipment, and infrastructure needs to support new and expanding residency programs with priority given to new and rural sites)(S:Eliminate one-time funds for grants up to $1,000,000 for hospitals with graduate medical education programs and recognize $3,344,140 in base funding for grants to hospitals with graduate medical education programs in Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program)

State General Funds

($4,000,000) ($2,000,000) ($4,000,000)

87.4 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

87.5 Eliminate funds for one-time start-up funding for federally qualified health centers. State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

87.6 Increase funds for three federally qualified health center start-up grants for primary care in Union County, behavioral health expansion in Cobb County, and a dental service expansion for multiple counties.

State General Funds

$750,000

$750,000

87.7 Increase funds for continuous glucose monitors (SB35, 2024 Session). (S:YES; Reflect in the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program)

State General Funds

$2,806,902

$0

87.8 Recognize existing funds ($409,000) and increase funds to sustain existing area health education centers (AHEC) housing across the state.

State General Funds

$292,000

$292,000

87.9 Increase funds for emergency equipment. State General Funds

$250,000

$0

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87.10 Increase funds for rural hospital stabilization grants. State General Funds

$2,000,000

$0

87.1000 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,967,709 $22,566,611 $15,509,709

State General Funds

$14,967,709 $22,566,611 $15,509,709

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,140,297 $22,739,199 $15,682,297

Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,136,965 $27,136,965 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $39,242,542

$27,136,965 $27,136,965 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $39,242,542

$27,136,965 $27,136,965 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $39,242,542

88.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$547,524

$547,524

$547,524

88.2 Increase funds to provide a $2,000 additional salary enhancement for nurse managers, compliance specialists, quality assurance specialists, and regulatory compliance managers.

State General Funds

$382,965

$382,965

$382,965

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88.1000 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,067,454 $28,067,454 $28,067,454

State General Funds

$28,067,454 $28,067,454 $28,067,454

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,005,577 $12,005,577 $12,005,577

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,945,354

$5,945,354

$5,945,354

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$6,060,223

$6,060,223

$6,060,223

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,173,031 $40,173,031 $40,173,031

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $358,801,173 $358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $554,269,739

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $358,801,173 $358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $554,269,739

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $358,801,173 $358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $554,269,739

89.1000 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $52,882,042

State General Funds

$52,882,042 $52,882,042 $52,882,042

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$358,801,173 $358,801,173 $358,801,173

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $554,269,739

$358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $554,269,739

$358,801,173 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $554,269,739

Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Ambulance Provider Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,329,655,949 $2,122,710,631
$6,191,806 $8,769,315 $152,685,494 $39,298,703 $4,440,149,741 $2,787,214 $4,437,362,527 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $7,099,437,310

$2,329,655,949 $2,122,710,631
$6,191,806 $8,769,315 $152,685,494 $39,298,703 $4,440,149,741 $2,787,214 $4,437,362,527 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $7,099,437,310

$2,329,655,949 $2,122,710,631
$6,191,806 $8,769,315 $152,685,494 $39,298,703 $4,440,149,741 $2,787,214 $4,437,362,527 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $7,099,437,310

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90.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization. (H and S:Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$68,442,628 $132,874,022 $201,316,650

($21,590,319) ($41,915,289) ($63,505,608)

($21,590,319) ($41,915,289) ($63,505,608)

90.2 Increase funds to restore funding to reflect the termination of temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase provided by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Extension through December 31, 2023.

State General Funds

$137,715,755 $137,715,755 $137,715,755

90.3 Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$29,552,700 $57,373,397 $86,926,097

$44,603,398 $86,592,713 $131,196,111

$44,603,398 $86,592,713 $131,196,111

90.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 60.04%. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%)

State General Funds

($6,869,541) ($6,225,761) ($6,225,761)

90.5 Increase funds for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2022 cost reports.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$118,184,930 $229,443,367 $347,628,297

$141,591,432 $274,884,580 $416,476,012

$141,591,432 $274,884,580 $416,476,012

90.6 Increase funds for the Medicare Part D Clawback payment. State General Funds

$63,669,553 $61,094,619 $61,094,619

90.7 Replace $2,541,738 in state general funds with hospital provider fees.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

($2,541,738) $2,541,738
$0

($2,541,738) $2,541,738
$0

($2,541,738) $2,541,738
$0

90.8 Replace $201,221 in state general funds with nursing home provider fees.
State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Total Public Funds:

($201,221) $201,221
$0

($201,221) $201,221
$0

($201,221) $201,221
$0

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90.9 Increase funds to recognize ambulance provider fees. Ambulance Provider Fees

$611,694

$611,694

$611,694

90.10 Increase funds to implement the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) and Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) provider rate study.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$39,596,901 $39,570,797 $37,302,338 $116,470,036

$39,596,901 $76,873,135
$0 $116,470,036

$39,596,901 $76,873,135
$0 $116,470,036

90.11 Increase funds to implement the Community Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (CBHRS) provider rate study. (H and S:Transfer state funds ($4,227,287) from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and recognize federal funds ($45,509,162) for the implementation of the Community Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (CBHRS) provider rate study)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$4,227,287 $45,509,162 $49,736,449

$0 $45,509,162 $45,509,162

$0 $45,509,162 $45,509,162

90.12 Recognize funds for the New Option Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Option Waiver Program (COMP) provider rate study. (S:YES; Recognize funding in Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities)

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$155,120,533

$0

90.13 Increase funds for the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP). (S:Increase funds to provide rate parity for the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) in order to maintain the provider network)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$8,004,616 $23,468,786 $31,473,402

$15,957,601 $30,979,972 $46,937,573

90.14 The department shall evaluate and implement a reimbursement policy for the clinically appropriate administration of longacting injectable medications used in an inpatient setting, to improve the coordination of care and reduce inpatient readmission rates for individuals with serious mental illness. (H:YES)(S:YES; Reflect in the Departmental Administration (DCH) program)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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90.15 Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$3,125,373 $6,077,728 $9,203,101

$6,250,746 $12,133,801 $18,384,547

90.16 Increase funds to increase the dispensing fee to $11.50 for independent low-volume pharmacies that fill under 65,000 prescriptions per year. (S:YES; Increase funds to increase the dispensing fee for independent low-volume pharmacies that fill under 65,000 prescriptions per year)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$220,084 $427,985 $648,069

$220,084 $427,985 $648,069

90.17 Increase funds to provide for reimbursement for Acute Kidney Injury in the outpatient End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) dialysis setting.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$75,485 $146,792 $222,277

$150,971 $293,387 $444,358

90.18 Increase funds for adult coverage of dental services.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$3,807,079 $7,391,037 $11,198,116

$3,807,079 $7,391,037 $11,198,116

90.19 Increase funds for emergency medical service (EMS) transport reimbursement to begin at mile zero. (S:NO; Reimbursement rates for EMS treatment on-site have increased from $30 to $753.35)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,587,919

$0

$3,082,774

$0

$4,670,693

$0

90.20 Increase funds to increase select primary care and OB/GYN codes.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$2,290,335 $3,470,204 $5,760,539

$4,580,333 $8,901,146 $13,481,479

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90.21 Increase funds for rate increases for select optometric codes.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$64,947 $126,074 $191,021

$64,947 $126,074 $191,021

90.22 Increase funds for continuous glucose monitors (SB35, 2024 Session).
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$5,613,804 $10,909,533 $16,523,337

90.23 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled program to the Departmental Administration (DCH) program to implement a sickle cell managed care pilot program.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($1,085,208) ($2,106,815) ($3,192,023)

90.1000 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,784,787,856 $2,746,229,506 $2,762,614,025

State General Funds

$2,574,487,885 $2,535,929,535 $2,552,314,054

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

Ambulance Provider Fees

$9,381,009

$9,381,009

$9,381,009

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$152,886,715 $152,886,715 $152,886,715

Hospital Provider Fee

$41,840,441 $41,840,441 $41,840,441

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,982,222,824 $5,081,405,955 $4,951,150,162

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,942,133,272 $5,078,618,741 $4,948,362,948

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$37,302,338

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

Hospital Authorities

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $8,096,642,300

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $8,157,267,081

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $8,043,395,807

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,013,907,252 $1,549,762,233
$117,870,545 $346,274,474 $4,061,067,485 $4,061,067,485 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,100,719,900

$2,013,907,252 $1,549,762,233
$117,870,545 $346,274,474 $4,061,067,485 $4,061,067,485 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,100,719,900

$2,013,907,252 $1,549,762,233
$117,870,545 $346,274,474 $4,061,067,485 $4,061,067,485 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,100,719,900

91.1 Reduce funds for Medicaid based on projected utilization.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($104,160,297) ($111,455,894) ($111,455,894) $202,216,045 ($216,379,664) ($216,379,664) $98,055,748 ($327,835,558) ($327,835,558)

91.2 Increase funds to restore funding to reflect the termination of temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase provided by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) extension through December 31, 2023.

State General Funds

$135,038,841 $135,038,841 $135,038,841

91.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

State General Funds

($4,925,355) ($4,925,355) ($4,925,355)

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91.4 Replace $22,875,637 in state general funds with hospital provider fees.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

($22,875,637) $22,875,637
$0

($22,875,637) $22,875,637
$0

($22,875,637) $22,875,637
$0

91.5 The department shall evaluate and implement a reimbursement policy for the clinically appropriate administration of longacting injectable medications used in an inpatient setting, to improve the coordination of care and reduce inpatient readmission rates for individuals with serious mental illness. (H:YES)(S:YES; Reflect in the Departmental Administration (DCH) program)

State General Funds

$0

$0

91.6 Increase funds to increase the dispensing fee to $11.50 for independent low-volume pharmacies that fill under 65,000 prescriptions per year. (S:YES; Increase funds to increase the dispensing fee for independent low-volume pharmacies that fill under 65,000 prescriptions per year)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$428,745 $833,756 $1,262,501

$428,745 $833,756 $1,262,501

91.7 Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$3,959,843 $7,700,473 $11,660,316

$7,919,687 $15,373,509 $23,293,196

91.8 Increase funds for rate increases for select optometric codes.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$327,226 $635,204 $962,430

$327,226 $635,204 $962,430

91.9 Increase funds to evaluate and, where appropriate, implement a process to allow reimbursement for blood and biomarker testing when clinically indicated so as to provide enhanced surveillance for inpatient pregnant patients between 23-34 weeks with hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. (S:YES; Utilize existing funds to provide appropriate biomarker testing when medically necessary as adopted by the Board of Community Health on October 12, 2023)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$283,995

$0

$551,285

$0

$835,280

$0

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91.10 Increase funds to provide for reimbursement for Acute Kidney Injury in the outpatient End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) dialysis setting.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$226,456 $440,376 $666,832

$452,912 $880,161 $1,333,073

91.11 Increase funds for adult coverage of dental services.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$5,840,869 $11,339,420 $17,180,289

$5,840,869 $11,339,420 $17,180,289

91.12 Increase funds for emergency medical service (EMS) transport reimbursement to begin at mile zero. (S:NO; Reimbursement rates for EMS treatment on-site have increased from $30 to $753.35)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,811,212

$0

$3,516,273

$0

$5,327,485

$0

91.13 Increase funds for reimbursement of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) providing services for Medicaid members receiving Children's Intervention Services (CIS) and Children's Intervention School Services (CISS).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,241,270 $2,409,525 $3,650,795

$1,241,270 $2,409,525 $3,650,795

91.14 Increase funds to increase select primary care and OB/GYN codes.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$6,108,461 $9,255,244 $15,363,705

$12,216,024 $23,739,897 $35,955,921

91.1000 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,039,860,441 $2,052,792,921 $2,060,991,577

State General Funds

$1,552,839,785 $1,565,772,265 $1,573,970,921

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,870,545 $117,870,545 $117,870,545

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Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$369,150,111 $4,263,283,530 $4,263,283,530
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,328,889,134

$369,150,111 $3,881,369,377 $3,881,369,377
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $5,959,907,461

$369,150,111 $3,899,899,293 $3,899,899,293
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $5,986,636,033

PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,953,107 $100,953,107 $438,760,584
$4,565 $438,756,019
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $539,865,474

$100,953,107 $100,953,107 $438,760,584
$4,565 $438,756,019
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $539,865,474

$100,953,107 $100,953,107 $438,760,584
$4,565 $438,756,019
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $539,865,474

92.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$2,326,071 $4,515,817
$6,841,888

$22,847,923 $73,161,839
$96,009,762

$22,847,923 $0
$73,161,839 $96,009,762

92.2 Increase funds to restore funds to reflect the termination of temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase provided by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) extension through December 31, 2023.

State General Funds

$624,566

$624,566

$624,566

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92.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from 76.12% to 76.23%)

State General Funds

($262,407)

($314,197)

($314,197)

92.4 Increase funds for reimbursement of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) providing services for Medicaid members receiving Children's Intervention Services (CIS) and Children's Intervention School Services (CISS).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$93,500 $299,357
$392,857

$93,500 $0
$299,398 $392,898

92.1000 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$103,641,337 $124,204,899 $124,204,899

State General Funds

$103,641,337 $124,204,899 $124,204,899

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$443,276,401 $512,221,780 $512,221,821

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,520,382 $73,465,761

$4,565

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$438,756,019 $438,756,019 $512,217,256

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

State Funds Transfers

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$547,069,521 $636,578,462 $636,578,503

State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$0 $0 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$0 $0 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$0 $0 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

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Health Insurance Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

93.1 Recognize an increase in formula funds ($244,147,056) in the Department of Education, Department of Early Care and Learning, and Georgia Military College, to reflect an increase in the employer healthcare contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees and lead and assistant teachers to $1,760, effective July 1, 2024. (G:YES)(H:YES; Recognize an increase in formula funds ($248,317,075) in the Department of Education, Department of Early Care and Learning, and Georgia Military College, to reflect an increase in the employer healthcare contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees and lead and assistant teachers to $1,760, effective July 1, 2024)(S:YES; Recognize an increase in formula funds ($248,279,937) in the Department of Education, Department of Early Care and Learning, Georgia Military College, and Public Libraries, to reflect an increase in the employer healthcare contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees and lead and assistant teachers to $1,760, effective July 1, 2024)

State General Funds Health Insurance Payments Total Public Funds:

$0

$0

$0

$248,279,937

$0

$0 $248,279,937

93.2 Increase the employer health care contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) for non-certified school employees to match the PMPM for certified school employees, effective January 1, 2027. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:Increase the employer health care contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) for non-certified school employees to match the PMPM for certified school employees, effective January 1, 2025)

State General Funds Health Insurance Payments Total Public Funds:

$0

$0

$0

$141,556,590

$0

$0 $141,556,590

93.1000 -State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285 $4,820,394,285

$5,210,230,812 $5,210,230,812 $5,210,230,812 $5,210,230,812

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Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,779,001 $1,779,001 $1,779,001

$1,779,001 $1,779,001 $1,779,001

$1,779,001 $1,779,001 $1,779,001

94.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$31,124

$31,124

$31,124

94.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,997

$2,997

$2,997

94.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$9,197

$9,197

$9,197

94.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$226

$226

$226

94.5 Reduce funds for operations to align budget to expenditures. State General Funds

($11,262)

($11,262)

($11,262)

94.6 Utilize existing funds ($168,738) for one data analyst and data management software. (G:YES)(H and S:Increase funds for one data analyst and data management software)

State General Funds

$0

$168,738

$168,738

94.7 Utilize existing funds ($100,000) for statewide healthcare specialty assessments to evaluate gaps in healthcare services. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

94.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

Appropriation (HB 916)

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,811,283 $1,811,283 $1,811,283

$1,980,021 $1,980,021 $1,980,021

$1,980,021 $1,980,021 $1,980,021

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

$34,198,231 $34,198,231 $34,198,231

95.1 Increase funds for 79 new residency slots in primary care medicine. (H and S:Increase funds for 105 new residency slots in primary care)

State General Funds

$1,494,596

$2,010,343

$2,010,343

95.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

State General Funds

($62,870)

($62,870)

($62,870)

95.3 Increase funds for a rural public health preventative medicine rotation. State General Funds

$56,757

$56,757

95.4 Increase funds for one-time start-up funding for the development of a Pediatric Rural Training Track.

State General Funds

$50,000

$0

95.5 Increase funds for year two of the maternal fetal medicine fellowship. State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

95.6 Increase funds for one-time start-up funding for OB/GYN service expansion. (S:YES; Consider utilizing existing funds ($3,494,140) for one-time start-up funding for OB/GYN service expansion)

State General Funds

$750,000

$0

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95.7 Increase funds for one-time start-up funding for two internal medicine residency programs. (S:YES; Consider utilizing existing funds ($3,494,140) for one-time start-up funding for two internal medicine residency programs)

State General Funds

$550,000

$0

95.8 Eliminate residency start-up funds for Southern Regional Medical Center. State General Funds

($150,000)

$0

95.9 Utilize existing funds ($3,494,140) for start-up grants for hospitals with graduate medical education programs to support new and expanding residency programs with priority given to existing agreements and rural sites. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

95.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,629,957 $37,552,461 $36,352,461

State General Funds

$35,629,957 $37,552,461 $36,352,461

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,629,957 $37,552,461 $36,352,461

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

$31,928,552 $31,928,552 $31,928,552

96.1 Increase funds for the fifth year of the seven-year plan for Mercer School of Medicine's medical school campus in Columbus.

State General Funds

$850,055

$850,055

$850,055

96.2 Increase funds for one-time funding for the expansion of the Valdosta campus. (S:Increase funds to provide one-time matching funds to recognize private fundraising for the expansion of the Valdosta Campus)

State General Funds

$150,000

$75,000

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96.3 Increase funds to increase the class size of Mercer's Accelerated Track. State General Funds

$1,232,990

$1,232,990

96.4 Increase funds to provide one-time matching funds to recognize private fundraising for scholarships for year four students committed to practicing primary care for five years in rural Georgia.

State General Funds

$500,000

96.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,778,607 $34,161,597 $34,586,597

State General Funds

$32,778,607 $34,161,597 $34,586,597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,778,607 $34,161,597 $34,586,597

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine and affiliated hospitals to help ensure

an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

97.1 Increase funds for infant mortality research. (S:YES; Recognize National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding and provide funds for one-time matching donations for infant mortality research)

State General Funds

$500,000

$250,000

97.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine and affiliated hospitals to help ensure

an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,929,696 $32,929,696 $32,929,696

$33,429,696 $33,429,696 $33,429,696

$33,179,696 $33,179,696 $33,179,696

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,065,000 $5,065,000 $5,065,000

$5,065,000 $5,065,000 $5,065,000

$5,065,000 $5,065,000 $5,065,000

98.1 Increase funds for additional loan repayment for Dentists in Rural Areas. State General Funds

$900,000

$900,000

98.1000-Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,065,000

$5,965,000

$5,965,000

State General Funds

$5,065,000

$5,965,000

$5,965,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,065,000

$5,965,000

$5,965,000

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,445,783 $7,445,783 $7,445,783

$7,445,783 $7,445,783 $7,445,783

$7,445,783 $7,445,783 $7,445,783

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99.1000 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,445,783

$7,445,783

$7,445,783

State General Funds

$7,445,783

$7,445,783

$7,445,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,445,783

$7,445,783

$7,445,783

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board

licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,151,410 $3,151,410
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $3,451,410

$3,151,410 $3,151,410
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $3,451,410

$3,151,410 $3,151,410
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $3,451,410

100.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$88,339

$88,339

$88,339

100.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$11,837

$11,837

$11,837

100.3 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$391

$391

$391

100.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$30,171

$40,227

$40,227

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100.5 Utilize existing funds ($94,542) to replace three vehicles. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:Increase funds and utilize existing funds for onetime funding to replace six vehicles)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$90,000

100.6 Utilize existing funds ($31,514) for one customer service specialist. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:Utilize existing funds ($31,514) and increase funds for one communications specialist)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$63,806

100.7 Increase funds for a systems analyst. (S:Increase funds for personnel to support licensing, enforcement, compliance, and investigations)

State General Funds

$95,320

$831,150

100.8 Increase funds for a criminal investigator. State General Funds

$131,234

$131,234

100.9 Increase funds for one-time funding to modernize licensure application software. State General Funds

$501,715

100.1000 -Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board

licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,282,148

$3,518,758

$4,910,109

State General Funds

$3,282,148

$3,518,758

$4,910,109

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,582,148

$3,818,758

$5,210,109

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,143,460 $3,143,460 $3,143,460

$3,143,460 $3,143,460 $3,143,460

$3,143,460 $3,143,460 $3,143,460

101.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$79,543

$79,543

$79,543

101.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$6,849

$6,849

$6,849

101.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$38,832

$38,832

$38,832

101.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$309

$309

$309

101.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$60,341

$65,369

$65,369

101.6 Increase funds to reflect the full cost of the database management agreement funded by HB19 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$21,000

$21,000

$21,000

101.7 Increase funds for tablets to enhance inspection and investigation efficiency. State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

101.8 Utilize existing funds ($30,000) to digitize existing license, complaint, inspection, and investigative records into the data management system. (G:YES)(H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

101.9 Utilize existing funds ($5,000) to replenish and maintain law enforcement body armor. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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101.10 Utilize existing funds ($3,000) to properly dispose of seized drugs and other evidence as required by law. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

101.11 Reduce funds for one-time funding for database implementation. State General Funds

$0 ($100,000)

101.1000 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,385,334

$3,390,362

$3,290,362

State General Funds

$3,385,334

$3,390,362

$3,290,362

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,385,334

$3,390,362

$3,290,362

Section 18: Community Supervision, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$206,256,998 $206,256,998

$206,256,998 $206,256,998

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$289,944

$289,944

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$846,118

$846,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$208,643,406 $208,643,406

$206,256,998 $206,256,998
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $208,643,406

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$222,991,726 $222,991,726
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $225,378,134

$222,979,344 $222,979,344
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $225,365,752

$223,022,810 $223,022,810
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $225,409,218

Departmental Administration (DCS) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,770,766 $10,770,766
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,771,966

$10,770,766 $10,770,766
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,771,966

$10,770,766 $10,770,766
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,771,966

102.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$301,729

$301,729

$301,729

102.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,279

$4,279

$4,279

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102.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$2,372

$2,372

$2,372

102.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$14,762

$14,762

$14,762

102.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,100

$1,100

$1,100

102.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$25,142

$60,341

$60,341

102.1000 -Departmental Administration (DCS)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,120,150

State General Funds

$11,120,150

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,200

Sales and Services

$1,200

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,200

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,121,350

Appropriation (HB 916)

$11,155,349 $11,155,349
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $11,156,549

$11,155,349 $11,155,349
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $11,156,549

Field Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through effective and efficient offender supervision in

communities, while providing opportunities for successful outcomes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$189,869,483 $189,869,483
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786

$189,869,483 $189,869,483
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786

$189,869,483 $189,869,483
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $191,905,338

$13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $191,905,338

$13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $191,905,338

103.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$6,536,471

$6,709,354

$6,709,354

103.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$55,737

$55,737

$55,737

103.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$39,284

$39,284

$39,284

103.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$142,019

$142,019

$142,019

103.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$25,622

$25,622

$25,622

103.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$6,793,395

$7,165,499

$7,165,499

103.7 Increase funds to create a Centralized Reporting Unit with eight virtual agent positions.

State General Funds

$641,204

$641,204

$641,204

103.8 Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in leased office space. State General Funds

($302,865)

$0

($302,865)

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103.9 Increase funds for 25 community supervision aide positions. (H:Increase funds for 12 community supervision aide positions)(S:Increase funds for 17 community supervision aide positions)

State General Funds

$1,731,656

$831,195

$1,177,526

103.1000 -Field Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through effective and efficient offender supervision in

communities, while providing opportunities for successful outcomes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$205,532,006 $205,479,397 $205,522,863

State General Funds

$205,532,006 $205,479,397 $205,522,863

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$127,515

$127,515

$127,515

Intergovernmental Transfers

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

Sales and Services

$13,786

$13,786

$13,786

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,786

$13,786

$13,786

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$846,118

$846,118

$846,118

State Funds Transfers

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

Agency to Agency Contracts

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

Agency Funds Transfers

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$207,567,861 $207,515,252 $207,558,718

Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to develop and

execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the

success of returning citizens.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,951,840 $3,951,840 $3,951,840

$3,951,840 $3,951,840 $3,951,840

$3,951,840 $3,951,840 $3,951,840

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104.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$92,707

$92,707

$92,707

104.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$992

$992

$992

104.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$871

$871

$871

104.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$168

$168

$168

104.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$361

$361

$361

104.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$10,057

$10,057

$10,057

104.7 Increase funds for seven additional community coordinator positions. State General Funds

$527,905

$527,905

$527,905

104.1000 -Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to develop and

execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the

success of returning citizens.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,584,901

$4,584,901

$4,584,901

State General Funds

$4,584,901

$4,584,901

$4,584,901

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,584,901

$4,584,901

$4,584,901

Misdemeanor Probation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$978,962 $978,962 $978,962

$978,962 $978,962 $978,962

$978,962 $978,962 $978,962

105.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$26,157

$26,157

$26,157

105.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$255

$255

$255

105.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$213

$213

$213

105.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$126

$126

$126

105.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$10,057

$15,085

$15,085

105.1000 -Misdemeanor Probation

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,015,770

$1,020,798

$1,020,798

State General Funds

$1,015,770

$1,020,798

$1,020,798

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,015,770

$1,020,798

$1,020,798

Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to family violence in

Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of

family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$685,947 $685,947 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,035,300

$685,947 $685,947 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,035,300

$685,947 $685,947 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,035,300

106.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$30,837

$30,837

$30,837

106.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,021

$1,021

$1,021

106.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$148

$148

$148

106.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$284

$284

$284

106.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$84

$84

$84

106.6 Increase funds for training, research, and data development. State General Funds

$20,578

$20,578

$20,578

106.1000 -Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to family violence in

Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of

family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$738,899

$738,899

$738,899

State General Funds

$738,899

$738,899

$738,899

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,088,252

$188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,088,252

$188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,088,252

Section 19: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125

$1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$1,343,263,283 $1,343,263,283

$1,329,528,125 $1,329,528,125
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,343,263,283

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,482,219,799 $1,482,219,799
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,495,954,957

$1,489,756,131 $1,489,756,131
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,503,491,289

$1,504,375,734 $1,504,375,734
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,518,110,892

Departmental Administration (DOC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,503,788 $36,503,788 $36,503,788

$36,503,788 $36,503,788 $36,503,788

$36,503,788 $36,503,788 $36,503,788

107.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$897,790

$897,790

$897,790

107.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$22,395

$22,395

$22,395

107.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$43,890

$43,890

$43,890

107.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$310,612

$310,612

$310,612

107.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$606

$606

$606

107.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$15,085

$35,199

$35,199

107.7 Transfer funds from the Offender Management program to the Departmental Administration (DOC) program ($3,551,094) and increase funds ($2,574,744) for an advertising campaign and culture review. (S:Transfer funds from the Offender Management program to the Departmental Administration (DOC) program for an advertising campaign and culture review)

State General Funds

$6,125,838

$6,125,838

$3,551,094

107.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOC)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,920,004 $43,940,118 $41,365,374

State General Funds

$43,920,004 $43,940,118 $41,365,374

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,920,004 $43,940,118 $41,365,374

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Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,221,640 $62,221,640
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $64,675,140

$62,221,640 $62,221,640
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $64,675,140

$62,221,640 $62,221,640
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $64,675,140

108.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$2,000,529

$2,000,529

$2,000,529

108.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$61,594

$61,594

$61,594

108.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$106,723

$106,723

$106,723

108.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,615

$1,615

$1,615

108.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$2,544,381

$2,655,006

$2,655,006

108.6 Increase funds for operations cost at facilities, statewide. State General Funds

$302,271

$302,271

$302,271

108.7 Utilize existing funds ($378,582) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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108.1000 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$67,238,753 $67,349,378 $67,349,378

State General Funds

$67,238,753 $67,349,378 $67,349,378

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

Sales and Services

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,692,253 $69,802,878 $69,802,878

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,754,020 $27,754,020 $27,754,020

$27,754,020 $27,754,020 $27,754,020

$27,754,020 $27,754,020 $27,754,020

109.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$47,890

$47,890

$47,890

109.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,079

$2,079

$2,079

109.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,434

$1,434

$1,434

109.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$80,455

$70,398

$70,398

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109.5 Increase funds to provide additional meals on weekends. State General Funds

$1,234,218

$1,234,218

$1,234,218

109.6 Utilize existing funds ($22,702) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

109.1000 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,120,096 $29,110,039 $29,110,039

State General Funds

$29,120,096 $29,110,039 $29,110,039

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,120,096 $29,110,039 $29,110,039

Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$273,257,694 $273,257,694
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $273,718,249

$273,257,694 $273,257,694
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $273,718,249

$273,257,694 $273,257,694
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $273,718,249

110.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$119,316

$119,316

$119,316

110.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,938

$4,938

$4,938

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110.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$52,087

$52,087

$52,087

110.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$129

$129

$129

110.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$5,028

$10,057

$10,057

110.6 Increase funds for physical health and pharmacy service contracts. State General Funds

$71,974,388 $71,974,388 $71,974,388

110.1000 -Health

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$345,413,580 $345,418,609 $345,418,609

State General Funds

$345,413,580 $345,418,609 $345,418,609

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$345,874,135 $345,879,164 $345,879,164

Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$48,417,607 $48,417,607
$30,000 $30,000

$48,417,607 $48,417,607
$30,000 $30,000

$48,417,607 $48,417,607
$30,000 $30,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $48,447,607

$30,000 $48,447,607

$30,000 $48,447,607

111.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$162,715

$162,715

$162,715

111.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,024

$5,024

$5,024

111.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$18,637

$18,637

$18,637

111.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$132

$132

$132

111.5 Transfer funds from the Offender Management program to the Departmental Administration (DOC) program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($3,551,094) ($3,551,094) ($3,551,094)

111.6 Reduce funds for virtual courts technology efficiencies. State General Funds

($2,771,395) ($2,771,395) ($2,771,395)

111.7 Increase funds for a $2 per diem increase for County Correctional Institutions. State General Funds

$1,775,547

$3,551,094

111.1000 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$42,281,626 $44,057,173 $45,832,720

State General Funds

$42,281,626 $44,057,173 $45,832,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $42,311,626

$30,000 $44,087,173

$30,000 $45,862,720

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,311,593 $138,311,593 $138,311,593

$138,311,593 $138,311,593 $138,311,593

$138,311,593 $138,311,593 $138,311,593

112.1 Increase funds to provide 200 temporary additional beds at Coffee and Wheeler facilities to allow for maintenance and repairs at state prisons.

State General Funds

$6,955,440

$6,955,440

$6,955,440

112.2 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,349,255

$1,349,255

112.3 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$2,568,270

$2,568,270

112.1000 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$145,267,033 $149,184,558 $149,184,558

State General Funds

$145,267,033 $149,184,558 $149,184,558

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$145,267,033 $149,184,558 $149,184,558

State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

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punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$711,018,989 $711,018,989
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $721,810,092

$711,018,989 $711,018,989
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $721,810,092

$711,018,989 $711,018,989
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $721,810,092

113.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$16,987,270 $16,987,270

$16,987,270

113.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$1,307

$1,307

$1,307

113.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,519,520

$2,519,520

$2,519,520

113.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,047,798

$1,047,798

$1,047,798

113.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$19,357

$19,357

$19,357

113.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$17,886,090 $19,454,957 $19,454,957

113.7 Increase funds for Technical College System of Georgia vocational education contracts.

State General Funds

$172,200

$240,427

$240,427

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113.8 Increase funds for offender call monitoring at facilities, statewide. State General Funds

$1,003,807

$1,003,807

$1,003,807

113.9 Increase funds for radio communications at facilities, statewide. State General Funds

$331,000

$331,000

$331,000

113.10 Increase funds for operations cost at facilities, statewide. State General Funds

$2,951,508

$2,951,508

$2,951,508

113.11 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H:Utilize existing funds ($42,456,560) and increase funds (17,543,440) for capital maintenance and repairs)(S:Utilize existing funds ($42,456,560) and increase funds (17,543,440) for maintenance and repairs)

State General Funds

$17,543,440 $17,543,440 $17,543,440

113.12 Reduce funds for recruitment and retention cost avoidance. State General Funds

($1,559,992) ($1,559,992) ($1,559,992)

113.13 Reduce funds for closing HR recruitment centers in favor of increased advertising.

State General Funds

($1,821,757) ($1,821,757) ($1,821,757)

113.14 Reduce funds for privatizing food services at Coastal State Prison, Arrendale State Prison, Smith State Prison, and Valdosta State Prison.

State General Funds

($657,734)

($657,734)

($657,734)

113.15 Reduce funds for replacing Basic Correctional Officer Training paper books with Chromebooks.

State General Funds

($2,933,310) ($2,933,310) ($2,933,310)

113.16 Utilize existing funds ($3,790,622) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

113.17 Increase funds for safety, security, and technology initiatives to eliminate contraband and provide quarterly updates to the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, and the Senate Public Safety Committee.

State General Funds

$15,418,800

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113.1000 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$764,509,493 $766,146,587 $781,565,387

State General Funds

$764,509,493 $766,146,587 $781,565,387

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

Sales and Services

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$775,300,596 $776,937,690 $792,356,490

Transition Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,042,794 $32,042,794 $32,042,794

$32,042,794 $32,042,794 $32,042,794

$32,042,794 $32,042,794 $32,042,794

114.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,018,675

$1,018,675

$1,018,675

114.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$31,187

$31,187

$31,187

114.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$52,406

$52,406

$52,406

114.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$818

$818

$818

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114.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$1,151,508

$1,231,963

$1,231,963

114.6 Increase funds for operations cost at facilities, statewide. State General Funds

$165,799

$165,799

$165,799

114.7 Increase funds to annualize funding for the operations cost for Metro Re-Entry Phase IV to add 400 transition center beds.

State General Funds

$10,006,027 $10,006,027 $10,006,027

114.8 Utilize existing funds ($160,767) to establish a correctional officer 3 rank to enhance recruitment and retention of critical positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

114.1000 -Transition Centers

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,469,214 $44,549,669 $44,549,669

State General Funds

$44,469,214 $44,549,669 $44,549,669

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,469,214 $44,549,669 $44,549,669

Section 20: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$12,393,076 $12,393,076

$12,393,076 $12,393,076

$75,943,450 $75,943,450

$75,943,450 $75,943,450

$22,590,595 $22,590,595

$20,256,148 $20,256,148

$20,256,148 $20,256,148

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$12,393,076 $12,393,076 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,259,344

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$2,259,344

$110,927,121 $110,927,121 $110,927,121

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$13,786,046 $13,786,046 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,259,344 $2,259,344 $112,320,091

$12,628,545 $12,628,545 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,259,344 $2,259,344 $111,162,590

$12,628,545 $12,628,545 $75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,259,344 $2,259,344 $111,162,590

Departmental Administration (DOD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,400,196 $1,400,196 $1,137,771 $1,137,771 $2,537,967

$1,400,196 $1,400,196 $1,137,771 $1,137,771 $2,537,967

$1,400,196 $1,400,196 $1,137,771 $1,137,771 $2,537,967

115.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$89,566

$36,051

$36,051

115.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,611

$4,611

$4,611

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115.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$887

$887

$887

115.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOD)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,495,260

$1,441,745

$1,441,745

State General Funds

$1,495,260

$1,441,745

$1,441,745

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

$1,137,771

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,633,031

$2,579,516

$2,579,516

Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the training of Army National Guard, Air National Guard,

and State Defense Force personnel, and to provide an organized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the

President or Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,009,257 $6,009,257 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $22,586,717 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,255,466 $2,255,466 $88,553,926

$6,009,257 $6,009,257 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $22,586,717 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,255,466 $2,255,466 $88,553,926

$6,009,257 $6,009,257 $59,957,952 $59,957,952 $22,586,717 $20,256,148 $20,256,148
$75,103 $75,103 $2,255,466 $2,255,466 $88,553,926

116.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,191,199

$71,407

$71,407

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116.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$68,622

$68,622

$68,622

116.3 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$5,028

$0

$0

116.1000 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the training of Army National Guard, Air National Guard,

and State Defense Force personnel, and to provide an organized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the

President or Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,274,106

$6,149,286

$6,149,286

State General Funds

$7,274,106

$6,149,286

$6,149,286

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$59,957,952 $59,957,952 $59,957,952

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$59,957,952 $59,957,952 $59,957,952

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,586,717 $22,586,717 $22,586,717

Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,256,148 $20,256,148 $20,256,148

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$20,256,148 $20,256,148 $20,256,148

Royalties and Rents

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

Sales and Services

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

$2,255,466

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,818,775 $88,693,955 $88,693,955

Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,983,623 $4,983,623 $14,847,727 $14,847,727

$4,983,623 $4,983,623 $14,847,727 $14,847,727

$4,983,623 $4,983,623 $14,847,727 $14,847,727

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,835,228

$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,835,228

$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,835,228

117.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$90,548

$111,382

$111,382

117.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$53,410

$53,410

$53,410

117.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$13,029

$13,029

$13,029

117.4 Reduce funds to reflect lower graduation rates. State General Funds

($123,930)

($123,930)

($123,930)

117.1000 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,016,680

$5,037,514

$5,037,514

State General Funds

$5,016,680

$5,037,514

$5,037,514

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,847,727 $14,847,727 $14,847,727

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,847,727 $14,847,727 $14,847,727

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

Sales and Services

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,868,285 $19,889,119 $19,889,119

Section 21: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$80,774,172 $80,774,172 $80,774,172 $80,774,172

$80,774,172 $80,774,172

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $83,618,293

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $83,618,293

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $83,618,293

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$86,117,996 $86,117,996
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $88,962,117

$86,117,996 $86,117,996
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $88,962,117

$86,117,996 $86,117,996
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $88,962,117

Departmental Administration (DDS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,376,670 $10,376,670
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,877,527

$10,376,670 $10,376,670
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,877,527

$10,376,670 $10,376,670
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,877,527

118.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$201,286

$201,286

$201,286

118.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$14,232

$14,232

$14,232

118.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$315,689

$315,689

$315,689

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118.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,154

$1,154

$1,154

118.1000 -Departmental Administration (DDS)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,909,031 $10,909,031 $10,909,031

State General Funds

$10,909,031 $10,909,031 $10,909,031

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,409,888 $11,409,888 $11,409,888

License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,430,595 $69,430,595
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $71,258,430

$69,430,595 $69,430,595
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $71,258,430

$69,430,595 $69,430,595
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $71,258,430

119.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,884,368

$1,884,368

$1,884,368

119.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($5,227)

($5,227)

($5,227)

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119.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$728,414

$728,414

$728,414

119.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$7,988

$7,988

$7,988

119.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$50,284

$50,284

$50,284

119.6 Increase funds for an increase in federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) fees.

State General Funds

$166,925

$166,925

$166,925

119.7 Increase funds for information technology for card services cloud server annual maintenance.

State General Funds

$1,980,000

$1,980,000

$1,980,000

119.8 Increase funds for postage rate increases. State General Funds

$341,057

$341,057

$341,057

119.9 Reduce funds for regular operations and software subscription efficiencies. State General Funds

($380,207)

($380,207)

($380,207)

119.10 Reduce funds for the closure of the Helena Customer Service Center. State General Funds

($3,000)

($3,000)

($3,000)

119.1000 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$74,201,197 $74,201,197 $74,201,197

State General Funds

$74,201,197 $74,201,197 $74,201,197

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$76,029,032 $76,029,032 $76,029,032

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Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,907 $966,907 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,482,336

$966,907 $966,907 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,482,336

$966,907 $966,907 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,482,336

120.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$31,485

$31,485

$31,485

120.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$9,136

$9,136

$9,136

120.3 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$240

$240

$240

120.999

SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice, problem

drivers, and commercial drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for

compliance with state laws and regulations; to certify ignition interlock device providers; and to monitor the status of all commercial

driver license convictions.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice, problem drivers, and

commercial drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with

state laws and regulations; to certify ignition interlock device providers; and to monitor the status of all commercial driver license

convictions.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice, problem drivers,

and commercial drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance

with state laws and regulations; to certify ignition interlock device providers; and to monitor the status of all commercial driver

license convictions.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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120.1000 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice, problem drivers, and

commercial drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with

state laws and regulations; to certify ignition interlock device providers; and to monitor the status of all commercial driver license

convictions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,007,768

$1,007,768

$1,007,768

State General Funds

$1,007,768

$1,007,768

$1,007,768

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,523,197

$1,523,197

$1,523,197

Section 22: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$506,324,539 $506,324,539

$62,534,475 $62,534,475

$443,790,064 $443,790,064

$494,874,422 $494,874,422

$174,961,385 $174,961,385

$92,749,020 $92,749,020

$227,164,017 $227,164,017

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$1,001,698,461 $1,001,698,461

$506,324,539 $62,534,475 $443,790,064 $494,874,422 $174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,001,698,461

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds

Section Total - Final
$557,071,135 $67,248,186 $489,822,949

$560,250,782 $67,248,186 $493,002,596

$563,742,097 $71,882,694 $491,859,403

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$494,874,422 $174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,052,445,057

$494,874,422 $174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,055,624,704

$494,874,422 $174,961,385 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $1,059,116,019

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,534,475 $62,534,475 $267,505,684
$4,786,385 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $330,040,159

$62,534,475 $62,534,475 $267,505,684
$4,786,385 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $330,040,159

$62,534,475 $62,534,475 $267,505,684
$4,786,385 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $330,040,159

121.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$35,010

$35,010

$35,010

121.2 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$32,751

$32,751

$32,751

121.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$11,442

$11,442

$11,442

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121.4 Increase funds to raise Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) reimbursement to the 50th percentile of market rates for childcare providers in accordance with federal regulation. (S:Increase funds to raise Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) reimbursement to the 75th percentile of market rates for childcare providers)

State General Funds

$4,634,508

$4,634,508

$9,269,016

121.1000 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$67,248,186 $67,248,186 $71,882,694

State General Funds

$67,248,186 $67,248,186 $71,882,694

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$267,505,684 $267,505,684 $267,505,684

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,786,385

$4,786,385

$4,786,385

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$169,970,279 $169,970,279 $169,970,279

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$334,753,870 $334,753,870 $339,388,378

Nutrition Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

$0 $0 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

$0 $0 $170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

122.1000 -Nutrition Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

$170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

$170,000,000 $170,000,000 $170,000,000

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Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$443,790,064 $0
$443,790,064 $175,000 $175,000
$443,965,064

$443,790,064 $0
$443,790,064 $175,000 $175,000
$443,965,064

$443,790,064 $0
$443,790,064 $175,000 $175,000
$443,965,064

123.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

Lottery Proceeds

$242,607

$242,607

$242,607

123.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

Lottery Proceeds

$725,625

$724,675

$724,675

123.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

Lottery Proceeds

$37,217

$37,217

$37,217

123.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

Lottery Proceeds

$15,236

$15,236

$15,236

123.5 Increase funds for computer refresh. Lottery Proceeds

$49,787

$49,787

$49,787

123.6 Increase funds to expand the Summer Transition Program with income eligibility requirements. (H:Increase funds to maintain the current number of classrooms in the Summer Transition Program without the implementation of an income eligibility requirement)(S:Increase funds and utilize existing funds to maintain the current number of classrooms in the Summer Transition Program without the implementation of an income eligibility requirement)

Lottery Proceeds

$6,143,166

$8,974,800

$7,831,607

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123.7 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified Pre-K teachers and assistant teachers by $2,500.

Lottery Proceeds

$23,560,469 $24,986,832 $24,986,832

123.8 Increase formula funds for teacher training and experience. Lottery Proceeds

$1,261,869

$1,261,840

$1,261,840

123.9 Increase funds for year one of a four-year phase in to reduce classroom size from 22 to 20 students to improve instructional quality.

Lottery Proceeds

$10,970,826

$9,509,822

$9,509,822

123.10 Increase funds to upgrade provider management system. Lottery Proceeds

$612,290

$612,290

$612,290

123.11 Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified teachers at public Pre-K providers to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

Lottery Proceeds

$2,413,793

$2,414,115

$2,414,115

123.12 Increase funds for three Pre-Kindergarten administrative positions. Lottery Proceeds

$383,311

$383,311

123.1000 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$489,822,949 $493,002,596 $491,859,403

Lottery Proceeds

$489,822,949 $493,002,596 $491,859,403

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$489,997,949 $493,177,596 $492,034,403

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $57,193,738 $57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

$0 $0 $57,193,738 $57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

$0 $0 $57,193,738 $57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

124.1000 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,193,738 $57,193,738
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

$57,193,738 $57,193,738
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

$57,193,738 $57,193,738
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $57,693,238

Section 23: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$37,668,877 $37,668,877

$37,668,877 $37,668,877

$926,190

$926,190

$926,190

$926,190

$3,114,660

$3,114,660

$37,668,877 $37,668,877
$926,190 $926,190 $3,114,660

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,114,660 $3,114,660 $41,709,727

$3,114,660 $3,114,660 $41,709,727

$3,114,660 $3,114,660 $41,709,727

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$39,943,152 $39,943,152
$926,190 $926,190 $40,869,342

$39,313,152 $39,313,152
$926,190 $926,190 $40,239,342

$38,989,026 $38,989,026
$926,190 $926,190 $39,915,216

Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,449,841 $5,449,841 $5,449,841

$5,449,841 $5,449,841 $5,449,841

$5,449,841 $5,449,841 $5,449,841

125.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$148,236

$148,236

$148,236

125.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,072

$5,072

$5,072

125.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$17,654

$17,654

$17,654

125.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,290

$1,290

$1,290

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125.5 Transfer funds from the Tourism program ($70,000) to the Departmental Administration (DEcD) program and increase funds to align budget with rent expenditures. (H and S:Increase funds to align budget with rent expenditures)

State General Funds

$300,000

$150,000

$150,000

125.1000 -Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,922,093

$5,772,093

$5,772,093

State General Funds

$5,922,093

$5,772,093

$5,772,093

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,922,093

$5,772,093

$5,772,093

Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,137,937 $1,137,937 $1,137,937

$1,137,937 $1,137,937 $1,137,937

$1,137,937 $1,137,937 $1,137,937

126.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$27,451

$27,451

$27,451

126.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$2,539

$2,539

$2,539

126.1000 -Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,167,927

$1,167,927

$1,167,927

State General Funds

$1,167,927

$1,167,927

$1,167,927

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,167,927

$1,167,927

$1,167,927

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Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$590,056 $590,056 $590,056

$590,056 $590,056 $590,056

$590,056 $590,056 $590,056

127.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$20,738

$20,738

$20,738

127.1000 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$610,794

$610,794

$610,794

State General Funds

$610,794

$610,794

$610,794

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$610,794

$610,794

$610,794

Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support throughout the state with grants for non-profit arts and

cultural organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

128.1000 -Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support throughout the state with grants for non-profit arts and

cultural organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$976,356

$976,356

$976,356

State General Funds

$976,356

$976,356

$976,356

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

Global Commerce

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia

products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,444,679 $10,444,679 $10,444,679

$10,444,679 $10,444,679 $10,444,679

$10,444,679 $10,444,679 $10,444,679

129.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$195,687

$195,687

$195,687

129.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$20,927

$20,927

$20,927

129.1000 -Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia

products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,661,293 $10,661,293 $10,661,293

State General Funds

$10,661,293 $10,661,293 $10,661,293

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,661,293 $10,661,293 $10,661,293

Innovation and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,691,792 $2,691,792 $2,691,792

$2,691,792 $2,691,792 $2,691,792

$2,691,792 $2,691,792 $2,691,792

130.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$41,210

$41,210

130.2 Increase funds for personnel to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

$41,210 $25,000

130.1000 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,758,002

$2,758,002

$2,758,002

State General Funds

$2,758,002

$2,758,002

$2,758,002

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,758,002

$2,758,002

$2,758,002

International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,636,322 $2,636,322
$266,790 $266,790 $2,903,112

$2,636,322 $2,636,322
$266,790 $266,790 $2,903,112

$2,636,322 $2,636,322
$266,790 $266,790 $2,903,112

131.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$40,438

$40,438

$40,438

131.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$2,632

$2,632

$2,632

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131.3 Increase funds for contracts to support the global export of Georgia manufactured and agricultural products.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$100,000

131.1000 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,879,392

$2,879,392

$2,779,392

State General Funds

$2,879,392

$2,879,392

$2,779,392

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$266,790

$266,790

$266,790

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$266,790

$266,790

$266,790

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,146,182

$3,146,182

$3,046,182

Rural Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,313 $966,313 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $4,080,973

$966,313 $966,313 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $4,080,973

$966,313 $966,313 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $3,114,660 $4,080,973

132.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$5,702

$5,702

$5,702

132.2 Increase funds for personnel for two workforce development positions for the Hyundai and Rivian economic development projects. (H:NO; Reflect funds for two workforce development positions to support the Hyundai and Rivian economic development projects in the Technical College System of Georgia)(S:NO; Reflect funds for one workforce development position to support the Hyundai economic development project in the Technical College System of Georgia)

State General Funds

$450,000

$0

$0

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132.3 Increase funds for personnel for a site development specialist position to support economic development in rural communities.

State General Funds

$200,000

$100,000

$100,000

132.4 Reduce funds for a project management position. State General Funds

($224,126)

132.998

Transfer funds from the Payments to OneGeorgia Authority program to the Rural Development program for the

Governor's Rural Strike Force to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$450,000 ($3,114,660) ($2,664,660)

$450,000 ($3,114,660) ($2,664,660)

$450,000 ($3,114,660) ($2,664,660)

132.1000 -Rural Development

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,072,015

$1,522,015

$1,297,889

State General Funds

$2,072,015

$1,522,015

$1,297,889

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,072,015

$1,522,015

$1,297,889

Small and Minority Business Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,055,169 $1,055,169 $1,055,169

$1,055,169 $1,055,169 $1,055,169

$1,055,169 $1,055,169 $1,055,169

133.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$25,212

$25,212

$25,212

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133.1000 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,080,381

$1,080,381

$1,080,381

State General Funds

$1,080,381

$1,080,381

$1,080,381

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,080,381

$1,080,381

$1,080,381

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,720,412 $11,720,412 $11,720,412

$11,720,412 $11,720,412 $11,720,412

$11,720,412 $11,720,412 $11,720,412

134.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$149,066

$149,066

$149,066

134.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$15,421

$15,421

$15,421

134.3 Transfer funds from the Tourism program to the Departmental Administration (DEcD) program to align budget with expenditures. (H and S:NO; Maintain funds for state-owned historical markers)

State General Funds

($70,000)

$0

$0

134.1000 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 24: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$11,814,899 $11,814,899 $11,814,899

$11,884,899 $11,884,899 $11,884,899

$11,884,899 $11,884,899 $11,884,899

Section Total - Continuation

$11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900

$11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900 $11,860,383,900

$2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683

$2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$34,125,850 $34,125,850 $34,125,850

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056

$14,158,675,433 $14,158,675,433 $14,158,675,433

Section Total - Final

$13,261,897,830 $13,260,807,837 $13,252,455,563

$13,261,897,830 $13,260,807,837 $13,252,455,563

$2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683 $2,264,165,683

$2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182 $2,264,053,182

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$34,125,850 $34,125,850 $34,125,850

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$580,531

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

$15,243,181 $15,243,181 $15,243,181

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$643,082

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056

$17,659,056 $17,659,056 $17,659,056

$15,560,189,363 $15,559,099,370 $15,550,747,096

Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,484,116 $14,484,116
$309,003 $309,003 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $15,943,119

$14,484,116 $14,484,116
$309,003 $309,003 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $15,943,119

$14,484,116 $14,484,116
$309,003 $309,003 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $15,943,119

135.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$30,685

$30,685

$30,685

135.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$205,329

$28,056

$28,056

135.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$443

$443

$443

135.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$284

$284

$284

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135.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,227

$1,227

$1,227

135.6 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($288,000)

($288,000)

($288,000)

135.7 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024. (H and S:Increase funds to annualize the $2,000 salary increase in FY2024 and increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024)

State General Funds

$477,193

$523,795

$513,154

135.8 Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in the employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$368,946

$368,946

135.9 Increase funds for eight extended day/year programs. State General Funds

$88,000

$88,000

135.10 Increase funds for two Young Farmer positions in Barrow and Peach counties. (S:Increase funds for one Young Farmer position in Peach County)

State General Funds

$192,000

$96,000

135.1000 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,911,277 $15,429,552 $15,322,911

State General Funds

$14,911,277 $15,429,552 $15,322,911

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$309,003

$309,003

$309,003

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$309,003

$309,003

$309,003

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,370,280 $16,888,555 $16,781,914

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Business and Finance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,048,336 $8,048,336
$81,020 $81,020 $9,991,981 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,121,337

$8,048,336 $8,048,336
$81,020 $81,020 $9,991,981 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,121,337

$8,048,336 $8,048,336
$81,020 $81,020 $9,991,981 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $608,082 $608,082 $1,294,718 $1,294,718 $18,121,337

136.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$256,158

$256,158

$256,158

136.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$714

$714

$714

136.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$6,272

$6,272

$6,272

136.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$22,608

$22,608

$22,608

136.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$4,903

$4,903

$4,903

136.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$603

$603

$603

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136.1000 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,339,594

$8,339,594

$8,339,594

State General Funds

$8,339,594

$8,339,594

$8,339,594

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$81,020

$81,020

$81,020

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$81,020

$81,020

$81,020

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,991,981

$9,991,981

$9,991,981

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$608,082

$608,082

$608,082

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$608,082

$608,082

$608,082

Sales and Services

$1,294,718

$1,294,718

$1,294,718

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,294,718

$1,294,718

$1,294,718

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,412,595 $18,412,595 $18,412,595

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,046,404 $5,046,404 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,271,994

$5,046,404 $5,046,404 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,271,994

$5,046,404 $5,046,404 $60,875,445 $60,875,445
$350,145 $350,145 $350,145 $66,271,994

137.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$114,927

$114,927

$114,927

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137.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$1,317

$1,317

$1,317

137.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,488

$2,488

$2,488

137.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$9,981

$9,981

$9,981

137.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$240

$240

$240

137.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for study and host meetings with House and Senate committees and stakeholders concerning Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) formula funding.

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

137.7 Increase funds for an adaptive sports program. (S:Increase funds to increase the base funding by 33 percent for an adaptive sports program)

State General Funds

$200,000

$100,000

137.8 Increase funds for outdoor learning grants and recognize $75,000 in existing funds. State General Funds

$25,000

137.1000 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,125,357

$5,325,357

$5,250,357

State General Funds

$5,125,357

$5,325,357

$5,250,357

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$60,875,445 $60,875,445 $60,875,445

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$60,875,445 $60,875,445 $60,875,445

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,145

$350,145

$350,145

Sales and Services

$350,145

$350,145

$350,145

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$350,145 $66,350,947

$350,145 $66,550,947

$350,145 $66,475,947

Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,853,152 $9,853,152 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $14,802,494

$9,853,152 $9,853,152 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $14,802,494

$9,853,152 $9,853,152 $4,803,882 $4,803,882
$145,460 $145,460 $145,460 $14,802,494

138.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$16,859

$16,859

$16,859

138.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$346

$346

$346

138.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$388

$388

$388

138.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$1,537

$1,537

$1,537

138.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$5,499

$5,499

$5,499

138.6 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($1,700,000) ($1,700,000) ($1,700,000)

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138.7 Reduce funds for facilities grants to reflect the full $100,000 for each locally-approved charter school, pursuant to HB430 (2017 Session).

State General Funds

($2,700,000) ($2,700,000)

138.1000 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,177,781

$5,477,781

$5,477,781

State General Funds

$8,177,781

$5,477,781

$5,477,781

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,803,882

$4,803,882

$4,803,882

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,803,882

$4,803,882

$4,803,882

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$145,460

$145,460

$145,460

Sales and Services

$145,460

$145,460

$145,460

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$145,460

$145,460

$145,460

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,127,123 $10,427,123 $10,427,123

Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

139.1 Increase funds to leverage matching grant funds for program expansion. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding to leverage matching grant funds for program expansion)

State General Funds

$1,579,900

$1,579,900

139.1000 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,690,100 $1,690,100 $1,690,100

$3,270,000 $3,270,000 $3,270,000

$3,270,000 $3,270,000 $3,270,000

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,734,693 $6,734,693 $6,833,819 $6,833,819
$176,231 $176,231 $176,231 $13,744,743

$6,734,693 $6,734,693 $6,833,819 $6,833,819
$176,231 $176,231 $176,231 $13,744,743

$6,734,693 $6,734,693 $6,833,819 $6,833,819
$176,231 $176,231 $176,231 $13,744,743

140.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$118,426

$118,426

$118,426

140.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$2,606

$2,606

$2,606

140.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,123

$3,123

$3,123

140.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$12,048

$12,048

$12,048

140.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$177

$177

$177

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140.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$298

$298

$298

140.7 Increase funds to support evidence-based reading instruction grants to fund two Literacy Coaches per Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) and provide $2,000 supplements to Literacy Support Coordinators and Leads at school districts. (H:Increase funds to support evidence-based reading instruction grants to fund literacy coaches at each Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) and provide $2,000 supplements to literacy support coordinators and leads at school districts)(S:Recognize funding in Special Project - Curriculum Development)

State General Funds

$6,304,500

$6,304,500

$0

140.8 Increase funds for life sciences industry certification. State General Funds

$177,000

$177,000

140.9 Transfer existing funds for AP and PSAT exams from the Testing program to the Curriculum Development program to properly align with department administration.

State General Funds

$4,924,130

$4,924,130

140.10 Increase funds for one STEM International Baccalaureate exam to all students and one International Baccalaureate exam for free and reduced-paying lunch students.

State General Funds

$319,000

$319,000

140.11 Increase funds for computer science professional development to support SB108 (2019 Session). (S:Increase funds and utilize undesignated Local Education Agency (LEA) reserve funds for computer science professional development to support SB108 (2019 Session))

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$500,000

140.12 Increase funds for a supplementary secondary math pilot program. State General Funds

$475,000

140.13 Transfer funds from the Curriculum Development program to the Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants program for Dyslexia Screening pursuant to SB48 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

($1,500,000)

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140.1000 -Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,175,871 $19,596,001 $11,766,501

State General Funds

$13,175,871 $19,596,001 $11,766,501

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

$6,833,819

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$176,231

$176,231

$176,231

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$176,231

$176,231

$176,231

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$176,231

$176,231

$176,231

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,185,921 $26,606,051 $18,776,551

140.1001 Special Project - Curriculum Development: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional literacy coaches to the bottom 25
percent of schools ($1,989,650); to provide required training for regional literacy coaches ($32,000), local literacy coaches in the bottom 25 percent of elementary schools ($245,000), and Kindergarten through Grade 3 teachers in the bottom 25 percent of schools ($1,720,000); to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) literacy training to Kindergarten through Grade 3 teachers in the bottom 25 percent of schools with more than 5 percent of students in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) ($135,000).

State General Funds

$6,111,300

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

$0 $0 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

$0 $0 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

141.1000 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,808,418 $52,808,418 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,131,220

$52,808,418 $52,808,418 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,131,220

$52,808,418 $52,808,418 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,131,220

142.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$5,034

$5,034

$5,034

142.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$265,481

$265,481

$265,481

142.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$115

$115

$115

142.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$504

$504

$504

142.5 Reduce formula funds for enrollment and training and experience decline. State General Funds

($2,067,804) ($4,261,708) ($4,261,708)

142.6 Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$576,720

$576,720

$576,720

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142.7 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$1,638,923

$1,638,923

$1,638,923

142.1000 -Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$53,227,391 $51,033,487 $51,033,487

State General Funds

$53,227,391 $51,033,487 $51,033,487

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $11,322,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $11,322,802

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$64,550,193 $62,356,289 $62,356,289

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,958,631 $2,958,631 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,242,631

$2,958,631 $2,958,631 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,242,631

$2,958,631 $2,958,631 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $8,284,000 $11,242,631

143.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$125,258

$125,258

$125,258

143.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$2,115

$2,115

$2,115

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143.1000 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,086,004

$3,086,004

$3,086,004

State General Funds

$3,086,004

$3,086,004

$3,086,004

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

Sales and Services

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

$8,284,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,370,004 $11,370,004 $11,370,004

Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,653,162 $20,653,162
$409,267 $409,267 $21,062,429

$20,653,162 $20,653,162
$409,267 $409,267 $21,062,429

$20,653,162 $20,653,162
$409,267 $409,267 $21,062,429

144.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$356,302

$356,302

$356,302

144.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$2,078

$2,078

$2,078

144.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,276

$9,276

$9,276

144.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$92,420

$92,420

$92,420

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144.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$4,686

$4,686

$4,686

144.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$893

$893

$893

144.1000 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,118,817 $21,118,817 $21,118,817

State General Funds

$21,118,817 $21,118,817 $21,118,817

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,528,084 $21,528,084 $21,528,084

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,794,733 $20,794,733 $20,794,733

$20,794,733 $20,794,733 $20,794,733

$20,794,733 $20,794,733 $20,794,733

145.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$4,631

$4,631

$4,631

145.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$97,622

$97,802

$97,802

145.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$127

$127

$127

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145.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$504

$504

$504

145.5 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024, for Sparsity Grants.

State General Funds

$461,897

$461,897

$461,897

145.6 Transfer funds from the Quality Basic Education program to the Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants program to provide salary supplements of $1,000 to all custodians and adjust amount to reflect current count.

State General Funds

$8,499,000

$8,499,000

$8,499,000

145.7 Increase funds for Dyslexia Screening pursuant to SB48 (2019 Session). (S:Transfer funds from the Curriculum Development program ($1,500,000) to the Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants program and increase funds for Dyslexia Screening pursuant to SB48 (2019 Session) and Universal Screening pursuant to HB538 (2023 Session), and recognize that available universal screeners can also screen for dyslexia)

State General Funds

$1,522,090

$1,522,090

$1,522,090

145.8 Reduce formula funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance.

State General Funds

($518,446)

($389,615)

($389,615)

145.9 Increase formula funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment data. State General Funds

$255,709

$255,709

$255,709

145.10 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024, for Residential Treatment Facilities.

State General Funds

$301,531

$296,944

$296,944

145.11 Increase funds for a mentorship program to increase teacher retention rates. (S:Increase funds and utilize undesignated Local Education Agency (LEA) reserve funds for a mentorship program to increase teacher retention rates)

State General Funds

$750,000

$250,000

145.12 Increase funds for one-time grants for CPR training and equipment for student health and safety.

State General Funds

$362,000

$362,000

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145.1000 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,419,398 $32,655,822 $32,155,822

State General Funds

$31,419,398 $32,655,822 $32,155,822

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,419,398 $32,655,822 $32,155,822

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,262,827 $39,262,827 $803,409,469 $803,409,469
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $842,856,296

$39,262,827 $39,262,827 $803,409,469 $803,409,469
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $842,856,296

$39,262,827 $39,262,827 $803,409,469 $803,409,469
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $842,856,296

146.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$14,778

$14,778

$14,778

146.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$213

$213

$213

146.3 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($6,333,713) ($6,333,713) ($6,333,713)

146.4 Increase formula funds for school nutrition. State General Funds

$2,005,404

$2,005,404

$2,005,404

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146.5 Increase formula funds to recognize a 4.1% increase to the salary earnings in the nutrition formula.

State General Funds

$1,353,794

$1,353,794

146.6 Increase funds for the cost of breakfast and lunch for reduce-paying students. State General Funds

$6,333,713

$1,353,794 $3,166,857

146.1000 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,303,303 $42,637,016 $39,470,160

State General Funds

$36,303,303 $42,637,016 $39,470,160

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$803,409,469 $803,409,469 $803,409,469

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$803,409,469 $803,409,469 $803,409,469

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$839,896,772 $846,230,485 $843,063,629

Preschool Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,780,890 $46,780,890 $46,780,890

$46,780,890 $46,780,890 $46,780,890

$46,780,890 $46,780,890 $46,780,890

147.1 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$268,361

$268,361

$268,361

147.2 Increase funds based on formula earnings. State General Funds

$7,121,204

$7,121,204

$7,121,204

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147.3 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$1,552,098

$1,552,098

$1,552,098

147.4 Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$1,059,936

$1,059,936

$1,059,936

147.1000 -Preschool Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$56,782,489 $56,782,489 $56,782,489

State General Funds

$56,782,489 $56,782,489 $56,782,489

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,782,489 $56,782,489 $56,782,489

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$148,750,195 $148,750,195 $148,750,195

$148,750,195 $148,750,195 $148,750,195

$148,750,195 $148,750,195 $148,750,195

148.1 Increase funds for pupil transportation to provide additional state support for school districts statewide by reflecting updated bus count and 40% of operational costs.

State General Funds

$204,794,070 $204,794,070 $204,794,070

148.2 Increase formula funds to recognize a 4.1% increase to the salary earnings in the pupil transportation formula.

State General Funds

$5,009,178

$5,009,178

$5,009,178

148.1000 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$358,553,443 $358,553,443 $358,553,443

$358,553,443 $358,553,443 $358,553,443

$358,553,443 $358,553,443 $358,553,443

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

$756,060,581 $756,060,581 $756,060,581

149.1 Increase formula funds for Equalization grants. State General Funds

$266,793,031 $266,786,906 $266,786,906

149.1000 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,022,853,612 $1,022,847,487 $1,022,847,487

State General Funds

$1,022,853,612 $1,022,847,487 $1,022,847,487

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,022,853,612 $1,022,847,487 $1,022,847,487

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550) ($2,569,521,550)

150.1 Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share. State General Funds

($185,101,722) ($183,872,858) ($183,872,858)

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150.1000 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($2,754,623,272) ($2,753,394,408) ($2,753,394,408)

State General Funds

($2,754,623,272) ($2,753,394,408) ($2,753,394,408)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,754,623,272) ($2,753,394,408) ($2,753,394,408)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393 $13,144,014,393

151.1 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$67,132,501 $67,122,281 $67,122,281

151.2 Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. State General Funds

$249,580,641 $243,550,636 $243,550,636

151.3 Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement.

State General Funds

$49,497,547

$42,824,736

$42,824,736

151.4 Reduce formula funds for the local charter school grant. State General Funds

($53,514)

($53,514)

($53,514)

151.5 Reduce funds to provide a military counselor to Chattahoochee County given the availability of existing funds.

State General Funds

($49,493)

($49,493)

($49,493)

151.6 Increase formula funds for the charter system grant. State General Funds

$301,659

$301,659

$301,659

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151.7 Transfer funds from the Quality Basic Education program to the Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants program to provide salary supplements of $1,000 to all custodians.

State General Funds

($8,636,781) ($8,636,781) ($8,636,781)

151.8 Reduce formula funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.

State General Funds

($1,727,271) ($1,419,901) ($1,419,901)

151.9 Add formula funds for the Completion Special Schools supplement pursuant to HB87 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$6,351,993

$6,298,548

$6,298,548

151.10 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$367,906,383 $367,862,211 $367,862,211

151.11 Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$242,421,120 $242,421,120 $242,421,120

151.1000 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,116,739,178 $14,104,235,895 $14,104,235,895

State General Funds

$14,116,739,178 $14,104,235,895 $14,104,235,895

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,116,739,178 $14,104,235,895 $14,104,235,895

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,027,615 $16,027,615 $16,027,615

$16,027,615 $16,027,615 $16,027,615

$16,027,615 $16,027,615 $16,027,615

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152.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$4,967

$4,967

$4,967

152.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$31,714

$31,714

$31,714

152.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$115

$115

$115

152.4 Reduce funds for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) based on enrollment.

State General Funds

($59,330)

($59,330)

($59,330)

152.5 Increase funds for a 4.1% salary increase for certified staff. State General Funds

$361,568

$396,624

$263,137

152.6 Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$89,280

$89,280

$89,280

152.1000 -Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,455,929 $16,490,985 $16,357,498

State General Funds

$16,455,929 $16,490,985 $16,357,498

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,455,929 $16,490,985 $16,357,498

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,661,849 $10,661,849
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,119,570

$10,661,849 $10,661,849
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,119,570

$10,661,849 $10,661,849
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,119,570

153.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$231,454

$231,454

$231,454

153.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$2,521

$2,521

$2,521

153.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,754

$5,754

$5,754

153.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$7,743

$7,743

$7,743

153.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$341

$341

$341

153.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$587

$587

$587

153.1000 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,910,249 $10,910,249
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,367,970

$10,910,249 $10,910,249
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,367,970

$10,910,249 $10,910,249
$3,456,721 $3,456,721
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,367,970

School Nurse

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,544,204 $41,544,204 $41,544,204

$41,544,204 $41,544,204 $41,544,204

$41,544,204 $41,544,204 $41,544,204

154.1 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$246,287

$246,287

$246,287

154.2 Reduce formula funds for school nurses. State General Funds

($569,505)

($569,505)

($609,505)

154.3 Increase funds for a 4.1% salary increase for school nurses. State General Funds

$1,543,244

$1,543,244

$1,543,244

154.1000 -School Nurse

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$42,764,230 $42,764,230 $42,724,230

State General Funds

$42,764,230 $42,764,230 $42,724,230

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,764,230 $42,764,230 $42,724,230

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School Security Grants
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

155.1 Add funds to establish school security grants. (S:Add funds to establish school security grants for school hardening and POST certified personnel)

State General Funds

$103,995,000 $103,995,000 $103,905,000

155.2 Add funds for safety training for teachers and ability of local school systems to develop school safety plans.

State General Funds

$5,000,000

155.999

SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to local school systems to support school security needs.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to local school systems to support school security needs.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to local school systems to support school security needs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

155.1000 -School Security Grants

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to local school systems to support school security needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$103,995,000 $103,995,000 $108,905,000

State General Funds

$103,995,000 $103,995,000 $108,905,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$103,995,000 $103,995,000 $108,905,000

State Charter School Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$0 $0 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

$0 $0 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

$0 $0 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,685,379 $6,685,379

$6,685,379 $6,685,379

$6,685,379 $6,685,379

156.1000 -State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

$6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

$6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379 $6,685,379

State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,543,965 $37,543,965
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $1,111,904
$403,300 $403,300
$35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604 $39,802,425

$37,543,965 $37,543,965
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $1,111,904
$403,300 $403,300
$35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604 $39,802,425

$37,543,965 $37,543,965
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $1,111,904
$403,300 $403,300
$35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604 $39,802,425

157.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$625,473

$625,473

$625,473

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157.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$10,274

$10,274

$10,274

157.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$30,845

$30,845

$30,845

157.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$1,008

$1,008

$1,008

157.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$16,719

$16,719

$16,719

157.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$3,316

$3,316

$3,316

157.7 Increase formula funds for training and experience. State General Funds

$263,962

$263,962

$263,962

157.8 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$304,556

$304,556

$304,556

157.9 Utilize existing funds ($2,000,000) for major repairs and renovations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

157.1000 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,800,118 $38,800,118 $38,800,118

State General Funds

$38,800,118 $38,800,118 $38,800,118

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,111,904 $403,300 $403,300 $35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604
$41,058,578

$1,111,904 $403,300 $403,300 $35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604
$41,058,578

$1,111,904 $403,300 $403,300 $35,000 $35,000 $673,604 $673,604
$41,058,578

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,402,168 $22,402,168 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$6,045,750 $5,820,000 $5,820,000
$225,750 $225,750 $79,103,378

$22,402,168 $22,402,168 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$6,045,750 $5,820,000 $5,820,000
$225,750 $225,750 $79,103,378

$22,402,168 $22,402,168 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$6,045,750 $5,820,000 $5,820,000
$225,750 $225,750 $79,103,378

158.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$66,921

$66,921

$66,921

158.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$209,473

$154,957

$154,957

158.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,284

$1,284

$1,284

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158.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$4,411

$4,411

$4,411

158.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$641

$641

$641

158.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$124

$124

$124

158.7 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($711,000)

($711,000)

($711,000)

158.8 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024. (H and S:Increase funds to annualize the $2,000 salary increase in FY2024 and increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024)

State General Funds

$1,195,211

$1,434,814

$1,434,814

158.9 Increase funds for construction industry certification. (S:Increase funds for construction industry certification and encourage industry partners to provide additional funding)

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

158.10 Increase funds for three heavy equipment simulators at ten schools. (S:Reflect funding in Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission - Capital Projects Fund)

State General Funds

$1,500,000

$0

158.1000-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,169,233 $26,854,320 $24,354,320

State General Funds

$23,169,233 $26,854,320 $24,354,320

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,045,750

$6,045,750

$6,045,750

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

$5,820,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,820,000 $225,750 $225,750
$79,870,443

$5,820,000 $225,750 $225,750
$83,555,530

$5,820,000 $225,750 $225,750
$81,055,530

Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,233,072 $22,233,072 $15,697,807 $15,697,807 $37,930,879

$22,233,072 $22,233,072 $15,697,807 $15,697,807 $37,930,879

$22,233,072 $22,233,072 $15,697,807 $15,697,807 $37,930,879

159.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$100,864

$100,864

$100,864

159.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$2,151

$2,151

$2,151

159.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,529

$2,529

$2,529

159.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$9,578

$9,578

$9,578

159.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$256

$256

$256

159.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$242

$242

$242

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159.7 Increase funds to provide a universal reading screener for all K-3 students pursuant to HB538 (2023 Session). (H:Increase funds to provide a universal reading screener for all K-3 students pursuant to HB538 (2023 Session) and fund state mandated testing given the expiration of federal funds)(S:Reflect funds in the Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants program)

State General Funds

$5,022,090

$5,022,090

$0

159.8 Transfer funds for AP and PSAT exams from the Testing program to the Curriculum Development program to properly align with department administration.

State General Funds

($4,924,130) ($4,924,130)

159.1000 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,370,782 $22,446,652 $17,424,562

State General Funds

$27,370,782 $22,446,652 $17,424,562

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$15,697,807 $15,697,807 $15,697,807

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$15,697,807 $15,697,807 $15,697,807

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,068,589 $38,144,459 $33,122,369

Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-disabled student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

160.1000 -Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-disabled student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

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The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $3,191.66. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$61,910,561 $61,910,561

$61,910,561 $61,910,561

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$5,196,262

$28,621,940 $28,621,940

$28,621,940 $28,621,940

$28,621,940 $28,621,940

$95,728,763 $95,728,763

$61,910,561 $61,910,561
$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $95,728,763

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$60,689,844 $60,689,844
$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $94,508,046

$60,689,844 $60,689,844
$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $94,508,046

$66,314,844 $66,314,844
$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $100,133,046

Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,196,262

$0 $0 $5,196,262

$0 $0 $5,196,262

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

161.1000 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

$5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262 $5,196,262

Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,793,161 $2,793,161 $2,793,161

$2,793,161 $2,793,161 $2,793,161

$2,793,161 $2,793,161 $2,793,161

162.1 Reduce funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

State General Funds

($11,717)

($11,717)

($11,717)

162.1000 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,781,444

$2,781,444

$2,781,444

State General Funds

$2,781,444

$2,781,444

$2,781,444

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,781,444

$2,781,444

$2,781,444

Public School Employees Retirement System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

$32,357,000 $32,357,000 $32,357,000

163.1 Reduce funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

State General Funds

($1,209,000) ($1,209,000) ($1,209,000)

163.2 Increase funds to increase the benefit multiplier from $16.50 to $17.00 pursuant to SB105 (2024 Session).

State General Funds

$5,625,000

163.1000 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,148,000 $31,148,000 $36,773,000

State General Funds

$31,148,000 $31,148,000 $36,773,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,148,000 $31,148,000 $36,773,000

System Administration (ERS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $55,382,340

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $55,382,340

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940 $55,382,340

164.1 Recognize $26,750,000 in existing funds to support benefit adjustments for retired state employees as authorized by the board of trustees. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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164.1000 -System Administration (ERS)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $26,760,400

State General Funds

$26,760,400 $26,760,400 $26,760,400

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940

State Funds Transfers

$28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940

Retirement Payments

$28,621,940 $28,621,940 $28,621,940

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,382,340 $55,382,340 $55,382,340

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 29.20% for New Plan employees and 24.45% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 25.51% for the pension portion of the benefit and 9.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $889.76 per member for State Fiscal Year 2025.

Section 26: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$50,030,321 $50,030,321

$50,030,321 $50,030,321

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$8,914,100

$8,914,100

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$50,030,321 $50,030,321
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$563,087 $66,493,857

$563,087 $66,493,857

$563,087 $66,493,857

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$51,982,062 $51,982,062
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $68,445,598

$53,669,849 $53,669,849
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $70,133,385

$51,956,541 $51,956,541
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $68,420,077

Commission Administration (SFC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$6,938,968 $6,938,968
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780

$6,938,968 $6,938,968
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780

$6,938,968 $6,938,968
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$507,780 $7,570,548

$507,780 $7,570,548

$507,780 $7,570,548

165.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$137,994

$137,994

$137,994

165.2 Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (SFC) program to the Forest Protection program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($2,347,037) ($2,347,037) ($2,347,037)

165.3 Increase funds for grants to counties with more than 20,000 acres of state-owned land pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-14-1.

State General Funds

$1,782,727

$0

165.4 The State Forestry Commission shall study and report back to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on the establishment of the State Board of Registration for Foresters. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

165.1000 -Commission Administration (SFC)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,729,925

$6,512,652

$4,729,925

State General Funds

$4,729,925

$6,512,652

$4,729,925

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$507,780

$507,780

$507,780

Sales and Services

$507,780

$507,780

$507,780

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$507,780

$507,780

$507,780

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,361,505

$7,144,232

$5,361,505

Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

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promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,522,487 $4,522,487 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,344,370

$4,522,487 $4,522,487 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,344,370

$4,522,487 $4,522,487 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,344,370

166.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$154,264

$154,264

$154,264

166.1000 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,676,751

$4,676,751

$4,676,751

State General Funds

$4,676,751

$4,676,751

$4,676,751

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$798,145

$798,145

$798,145

Intergovernmental Transfers

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,498,634

$187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,498,634

$187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $9,498,634

Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,568,866 $38,568,866
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $48,371,859

$38,568,866 $38,568,866
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $48,371,859

$38,568,866 $38,568,866
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $48,371,859

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167.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,316,575

$1,316,575

$1,316,575

167.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$13,166

$13,166

$13,166

167.3 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$4,600

$4,600

$4,600

167.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$25,142

$30,202

$30,202

167.5 Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (SFC) program to the Forest Protection program for the purchase of environmental cab tractors.

State General Funds

$2,347,037

$2,347,037

$2,316,456

167.6 Increase funds for the on-going service contracts for equipment associated with a new statewide public safety radio network to achieve statewide interoperability.

State General Funds

$300,000

$200,000

$300,000

167.1000 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$42,575,386 $42,480,446 $42,549,865

State General Funds

$42,575,386 $42,480,446 $42,549,865

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,385,500 $20,000 $20,000
$4,055,812 $4,055,812
$80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $52,378,379

$2,385,500 $20,000 $20,000
$4,055,812 $4,055,812
$80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $52,283,439

$2,385,500 $20,000 $20,000
$4,055,812 $4,055,812
$80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $52,352,858

Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

168.1000 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 27: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

Section Total - Continuation

$59,577,302 $59,577,302

$59,577,302 $59,577,302

$30,552,612 $30,552,612

$29,799,182 $29,799,182

$753,430

$753,430

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$90,937,770 $90,937,770

Section Total - Final
$61,515,556 $61,515,556 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $92,876,024

$61,544,407 $61,544,407 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $92,904,875

$59,577,302 $59,577,302 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $90,937,770
$62,295,882 $62,295,882 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $93,656,350

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Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

169.1000 -Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

State General Funds

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,718,437 $6,718,437 $6,718,437

$6,718,437 $6,718,437 $6,718,437

$6,718,437 $6,718,437 $6,718,437

170.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$148,327

$148,327

$148,327

170.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,515

$1,515

$1,515

170.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$7,440

$7,440

$7,440

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170.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$28,148

$28,148

$28,148

170.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$495

$495

$495

170.1000 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,904,362

$6,904,362

$6,904,362

State General Funds

$6,904,362

$6,904,362

$6,904,362

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,904,362

$6,904,362

$6,904,362

Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,739,361 $8,739,361 $8,739,361

$8,739,361 $8,739,361 $8,739,361

$8,739,361 $8,739,361 $8,739,361

171.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$177,443

$177,443

$177,443

171.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$336

$336

$336

171.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($3,463)

($3,463)

($3,463)

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171.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$153,828

$153,828

$153,828

171.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$6,857

$6,857

$6,857

171.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$727

$727

$727

171.7 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($193,813)

($193,813)

($193,813)

171.1000 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,881,276

$8,881,276

$8,881,276

State General Funds

$8,881,276

$8,881,276

$8,881,276

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,881,276

$8,881,276

$8,881,276

Georgia Data Analytic Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to consolidate data and analytics from across state government to provide transparency and

accountability to lawmakers, agencies, researchers, and the public.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,947,072 $1,947,072 $1,947,072

$1,947,072 $1,947,072 $1,947,072

$1,947,072 $1,947,072 $1,947,072

172.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$25,169

$25,169

$25,169

172.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$27,426

$27,426

$27,426

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172.1000 -Georgia Data Analytic Center

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to consolidate data and analytics from across state government to provide transparency and

accountability to lawmakers, agencies, researchers, and the public.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,999,667

$1,999,667

$1,999,667

State General Funds

$1,999,667

$1,999,667

$1,999,667

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,999,667

$1,999,667

$1,999,667

Office of Health Strategy and Coordination

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and coordinate policy between state agencies, healthcare

providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while

improving access to quality healthcare.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,976,466 $1,976,466 $1,976,466

$1,976,466 $1,976,466 $1,976,466

$1,976,466 $1,976,466 $1,976,466

173.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$15,101

$15,101

$15,101

173.1000 -Office of Health Strategy and Coordination

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and coordinate policy between state agencies, healthcare

providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while

improving access to quality healthcare.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,991,567

$1,991,567

$1,991,567

State General Funds

$1,991,567

$1,991,567

$1,991,567

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,991,567

$1,991,567

$1,991,567

Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,430,137 $1,430,137 $1,430,137

$1,430,137 $1,430,137 $1,430,137

$1,430,137 $1,430,137 $1,430,137

174.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$36,616

$36,616

$36,616

174.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,057

$1,057

$1,057

174.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$8,078

$8,078

$8,078

174.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$274

$274

$274

174.5 Reduce funds for training contracts. State General Funds

($28,851)

$0

$0

174.1000 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,447,311

$1,476,162

$1,476,162

State General Funds

$1,447,311

$1,476,162

$1,476,162

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,447,311

$1,476,162

$1,476,162

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,990,956 $4,990,956 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $35,501,994

$4,990,956 $4,990,956 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $35,501,994

$4,990,956 $4,990,956 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $35,501,994

175.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$573,749

$573,749

$573,749

175.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,060

$5,060

$5,060

175.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$27,857

$27,857

$27,857

175.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$990

$990

$990

175.5 Increase funds to enhance the State Operation Center capabilities. State General Funds

$125,340

$125,340

$125,340

175.6 Utilize existing funds ($482,581) and increase funds to restore the payment of grants to counties (Total Funds: $835,001). (S:Utilize existing funds ($482,581) and increase funds to restore the payments of grants to counties (Total Funds: $1,020,001))

State General Funds

$352,420

$352,420

$537,420

175.1000 -Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,076,372 $6,076,372 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $36,587,410

$6,076,372 $6,076,372 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $36,587,410

$6,261,372 $6,261,372 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $36,772,410

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,328,407 $1,328,407
$31,000 $31,000 $1,359,407

$1,328,407 $1,328,407
$31,000 $31,000 $1,359,407

$1,328,407 $1,328,407
$31,000 $31,000 $1,359,407

176.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$40,300

$40,300

$48,867

176.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($57,908)

($57,908)

($57,908)

176.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$19,248

$19,248

$19,248

176.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$2,630

$2,630

$2,630

176.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$370

$370

$370

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176.6 Increase funds for operations. State General Funds

$57,908

176.1000 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,333,047

$1,333,047

$1,399,522

State General Funds

$1,333,047

$1,333,047

$1,399,522

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,364,047

$1,364,047

$1,430,522

Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,547,478 $1,547,478 $1,547,478

$1,547,478 $1,547,478 $1,547,478

$1,547,478 $1,547,478 $1,547,478

177.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$42,048

$42,048

$42,048

177.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($3,353)

($3,353)

($3,353)

177.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$12,666

$12,666

$12,666

177.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$6,711

$6,711

$6,711

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177.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$30,171

$30,171

$30,171

177.6 Increase funds for fees, training, and additional ongoing expenses for the implementation of SB59 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$84,924

$84,924

$84,924

177.7 Reduce funds for information technology efficiencies. State General Funds

($800)

($800)

($800)

177.8 Increase funds for personnel for one new investigator position. State General Funds

$109,624

$109,624

$109,624

177.1000 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,829,469

$1,829,469

$1,829,469

State General Funds

$1,829,469

$1,829,469

$1,829,469

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,829,469

$1,829,469

$1,829,469

Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,407,153 $8,407,153
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $9,225,583

$8,407,153 $8,407,153
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $9,225,583

$8,407,153 $8,407,153
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $9,225,583

178.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$239,028

$239,028

$239,028

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178.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$538

$538

$538

178.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,704

$2,704

$2,704

178.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$50,638

$50,638

$50,638

178.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$24,600

$24,600

$24,600

178.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$334

$334

$334

178.7 Increase funds to expand teacher recruitment summit partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

State General Funds

$5,695

$5,695

$5,695

178.1000 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,730,690

$8,730,690

$8,730,690

State General Funds

$8,730,690

$8,730,690

$8,730,690

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$818,430

$818,430

$818,430

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,000

$65,000

$65,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$753,430

$753,430

$753,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,549,120

$9,549,120

$9,549,120

Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,222,603 $6,222,603 $6,222,603

$6,222,603 $6,222,603 $6,222,603

$6,222,603 $6,222,603 $6,222,603

179.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$71,008

$71,008

$71,008

179.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$389

$389

$389

179.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($3,692)

($3,692)

($3,692)

179.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$33,839

$33,839

$33,839

179.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$9,849

$9,849

$9,849

179.6 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

179.7 Reduce funds to recognize reclassified positions. State General Funds

($37,260)

($37,260)

($37,260)

179.8 Reduce funds to reflect current state agreements for erasure analysis. State General Funds

($82,000)

($82,000)

($82,000)

179.9 Increase funds for the Literacy Lab. State General Funds

$500,000

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179.1000 -Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,964,736

$5,964,736

$6,464,736

State General Funds

$5,964,736

$5,964,736

$6,464,736

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,964,736

$5,964,736

$6,464,736

Student Achievement, Governor's Office of - Special Project

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide personnel and operations for the Georgia Council on Literacy ($251,000) pursuant to

SB211 (2023 Session) and support the implementation of effective literacy methods, including digital curriculum for Pre-K through 5

($749,000).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

180.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$5,034

$5,034

$5,034

180.2 Utilize existing funds ($500,000) to provide community grants in support of the Georgia Reads Community Partnership. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

180.1000-Student Achievement, Governor's Office of - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide personnel and operations for the Georgia Council on Literacy ($251,000) pursuant to

SB211 (2023 Session) and support the implementation of effective literacy methods, including digital curriculum for Pre-K through 5

($749,000).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,005,034

$1,005,034

$1,005,034

State General Funds

$1,005,034

$1,005,034

$1,005,034

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,005,034

$1,005,034

$1,005,034

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Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,640,245 $1,640,245 $1,640,245

$1,640,245 $1,640,245 $1,640,245

$1,640,245 $1,640,245 $1,640,245

181.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$19,799

$19,799

$19,799

181.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$103

$103

$103

181.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$1,143

$1,143

$1,143

181.1000 -Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,661,290

$1,661,290

$1,661,290

State General Funds

$1,661,290

$1,661,290

$1,661,290

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,661,290

$1,661,290

$1,661,290

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadership preparation and support designed to

develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,566,946 $2,566,946 $2,566,946

$2,566,946 $2,566,946 $2,566,946

$2,566,946 $2,566,946 $2,566,946

182.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$55,371

$55,371

$55,371

182.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$658

$658

$658

182.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$247

$247

$247

182.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$5,472

$5,472

$5,472

182.1000 -Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadership preparation and support designed to

develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,628,694

$2,628,694

$2,628,694

State General Funds

$2,628,694

$2,628,694

$2,628,694

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,628,694

$2,628,694

$2,628,694

The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

Section 28: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Children's Trust Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

Section Total - Continuation

$985,477,516 $985,477,516

$983,991,858 $983,991,858

$1,285,459

$1,285,459

$200,199

$200,199

$985,477,516 $983,991,858
$1,285,459 $200,199

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Children's Trust Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,177,154,399 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714 $12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844 $1,263,048 $25,939,110 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413 $593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000
$2,189,884,438

$1,177,154,399 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714 $12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844 $1,263,048 $25,939,110 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413 $593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000
$2,189,884,438

$1,177,154,399 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714 $12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844 $1,263,048 $25,939,110 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413 $593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000
$2,189,884,438

Section Total - Final
$1,010,361,240 $1,008,790,851
$1,316,070 $254,319
$1,177,154,399 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $81,159,372 $73,608,754 $107,072,714

$1,026,062,214 $1,024,491,825
$1,316,070 $254,319
$1,179,148,298 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $83,153,271 $73,608,754 $107,072,714

$1,028,984,670 $1,027,414,281
$1,316,070 $254,319
$1,180,648,298 $548,087,300 $18,693,550 $84,653,271 $73,608,754 $107,072,714

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Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844
$1,263,048 $25,939,110
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413
$593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000 $2,214,768,162

$12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844
$1,263,048 $25,939,110
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413
$593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000 $2,232,463,035

$12,173,817 $336,358,892 $335,095,844
$1,263,048 $25,939,110
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $24,439,110 $24,439,110 $1,313,413
$593,413 $593,413 $720,000 $720,000 $2,236,885,491

Adoptions Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,569,051 $46,569,051 $77,748,473 $68,627,072
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $124,317,524

$46,569,051 $46,569,051 $77,748,473 $68,627,072
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $124,317,524

$46,569,051 $46,569,051 $77,748,473 $68,627,072
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $124,317,524

183.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$131,930

$131,930

$131,930

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183.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

State General Funds

($961,228)

($961,228)

($961,228)

183.1000 -Adoptions Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,739,753 $45,739,753 $45,739,753

State General Funds

$45,739,753 $45,739,753 $45,739,753

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$77,748,473 $77,748,473 $77,748,473

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$68,627,072 $68,627,072 $68,627,072

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$123,488,226 $123,488,226 $123,488,226

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Children's Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,242,661 $1,957,202 $1,285,459 $10,980,533 $8,014,443 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $14,223,194

$3,242,661 $1,957,202 $1,285,459 $10,980,533 $8,014,443 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $14,223,194

$3,242,661 $1,957,202 $1,285,459 $10,980,533 $8,014,443 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $14,223,194

184.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$32,695

$32,695

$32,695

184.2 Increase funds to reflect FY2023 collections of marriage and divorce filing fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

State Children's Trust Funds

$30,611

$30,611

$30,611

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184.1000 -Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,305,967

$3,305,967

$3,305,967

State General Funds

$1,989,897

$1,989,897

$1,989,897

State Children's Trust Funds

$1,316,070

$1,316,070

$1,316,070

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,980,533 $10,980,533 $10,980,533

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,014,443

$8,014,443

$8,014,443

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,286,500 $14,286,500 $14,286,500

Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,257,326 $32,257,326 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $125,328,371

$32,257,326 $32,257,326 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $125,328,371

$32,257,326 $32,257,326 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $125,328,371

185.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$609,249

$609,249

$609,249

185.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$58,282

$58,282

$58,282

185.3 Increase funds to provide a $3,000 additional salary enhancement for child support workers.

State General Funds

$1,100,194

$1,100,194

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185.4 Increase funds for prosecution to support recruitment and retention needs. State General Funds

$203,611

$0

185.1000 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,924,857 $34,228,662 $34,025,051

State General Funds

$32,924,857 $34,228,662 $34,025,051

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Sales and Services

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

State Funds Transfers

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$125,995,902 $127,299,707 $127,096,096

Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$229,607,756 $229,607,756 $244,481,983 $34,046,628 $38,889,409
$91,416 $2,908,512 $168,546,018 $167,282,970 $1,263,048
$163,188 $163,188

$229,607,756 $229,607,756 $244,481,983 $34,046,628 $38,889,409
$91,416 $2,908,512 $168,546,018 $167,282,970 $1,263,048
$163,188 $163,188

$229,607,756 $229,607,756 $244,481,983 $34,046,628 $38,889,409
$91,416 $2,908,512 $168,546,018 $167,282,970 $1,263,048
$163,188 $163,188

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,188

$163,188

$163,188

$474,252,927 $474,252,927 $474,252,927

186.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$5,248,228

$5,248,228

$5,248,228

186.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$166,571

$166,571

$166,571

186.3 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$13,151

$13,151

$13,151

186.4 Increase funds for the full cost of two community action team pilot programs funded by HB911 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

$214,146

$214,146

$214,146

186.5 Transfer funds from the Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program to the Child Welfare Services program ($590,000) and increase funds ($828,935) for technology upgrades and improvements to the SHINES child welfare case management system to enhance efficiency.

State General Funds

$1,418,935

$1,418,935

$1,418,935

186.6 Increase funds to provide a $3,000 additional salary enhancement for child protection and placement services caseworkers.

State General Funds

$4,663,798

$4,663,798

$4,663,798

186.7 Increase funds to the court appointed special advocates (CASA) to enhance statewide capacity.

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

186.8 Increase funds for child advocacy centers to expand mental health services and forensic interviewing for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, exploitation, and trafficking.

State General Funds

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

186.9 Increase funds to annualize wraparound services pilot.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $3,000,000

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186.1000 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$241,332,585 $243,832,585 $245,332,585

State General Funds

$241,332,585 $243,832,585 $245,332,585

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$244,481,983 $244,481,983 $245,981,983

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,046,628 $34,046,628 $34,046,628

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$38,889,409 $38,889,409 $40,389,409

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$91,416

$91,416

$91,416

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,908,512

$2,908,512

$2,908,512

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$168,546,018 $168,546,018 $168,546,018

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$167,282,970 $167,282,970 $167,282,970

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

$1,263,048

$1,263,048

$1,263,048

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$163,188

$163,188

$163,188

State Funds Transfers

$163,188

$163,188

$163,188

Agency to Agency Contracts

$163,188

$163,188

$163,188

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$485,977,756 $488,477,756 $491,477,756

Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$0 $0 $18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

$0 $0 $18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

187.1000 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,161,659 $18,161,659 $18,161,659

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Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,161,659 $18,161,659

$18,161,659 $18,161,659

$18,161,659 $18,161,659

Departmental Administration (DHS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$63,125,920 $63,125,920 $53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398 $6,496,909 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $130,179,151

$63,125,920 $63,125,920 $53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398 $6,496,909 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $130,179,151

$63,125,920 $63,125,920 $53,473,179 $35,375,970
$273,396 $6,579,886
$763,398 $6,496,909 $3,983,620 $3,983,620 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $130,179,151

188.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,789,637

$1,789,637

$1,789,637

188.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($23,445)

($23,445)

($23,445)

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188.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$282,708

$282,708

$282,708

188.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$156,145

$156,145

$156,145

188.5 Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation. State General Funds

($2,636,268) ($2,636,268) ($2,636,268)

188.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program to match program expenditures to program purpose.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,681,569) ($14,553)
($6,446,253) ($8,142,375)

($1,681,569) ($14,553)
($6,446,253) ($8,142,375)

($1,681,569) ($14,553)
($6,446,253) ($8,142,375)

188.7 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) from 76.12% to 76.23%.

State General Funds

($9,349)

($9,349)

($9,349)

188.8 Increase funds for rent for a multi-service building in Coweta County. State General Funds

$1,088,000

188.1000 -Departmental Administration (DHS)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,003,779 $61,003,779 $62,091,779

State General Funds

$61,003,779 $61,003,779 $62,091,779

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,012,373 $47,012,373 $47,012,373

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,929,717 $28,929,717 $28,929,717

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$273,396

$273,396

$273,396

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$6,579,886

$6,579,886

$6,579,886

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$763,398

$763,398

$763,398

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$6,496,909

$6,496,909

$6,496,909

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$3,969,067

$3,969,067

$3,969,067

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,969,067 $13,545,587
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $121,596,204

$3,969,067 $13,545,587
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $121,596,204

$3,969,067 $13,545,587
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $122,684,204

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,407,238 $28,407,238
$3,911,715 $1,596,753 $2,314,962 $32,318,953

$28,407,238 $28,407,238
$3,911,715 $1,596,753 $2,314,962 $32,318,953

$28,407,238 $28,407,238
$3,911,715 $1,596,753 $2,314,962 $32,318,953

189.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$861,864

$861,864

$861,864

189.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$24,966

$24,966

$24,966

189.3 Transfer funds from the Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program to the Child Welfare Services program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($590,000)

($590,000)

($590,000)

189.4 Increase funds for retention needs and three new ombudsman representatives. State General Funds

$900,960

$900,960

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189.5 Increase funds to provide a $3,000 additional salary enhancement for elder abuse investigations and protections caseworkers.

State General Funds

$1,278,367

$1,278,367

189.1000 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,704,068 $30,883,395 $30,883,395

State General Funds

$28,704,068 $30,883,395 $30,883,395

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,911,715

$3,911,715

$3,911,715

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,596,753

$1,596,753

$1,596,753

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,314,962

$2,314,962

$2,314,962

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,615,783 $34,795,110 $34,795,110

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,117,304 $52,117,304 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,435,312

$52,117,304 $52,117,304 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,435,312

$52,117,304 $52,117,304 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $89,435,312

190.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$47,528

$47,528

$47,528

190.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$3,271

$3,271

$3,271

190.3 Increase funds for non-Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). State General Funds

$550,000

$550,000

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190.4 Utilize $1,000,000 in existing funds for respite for older adults. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds

$0

$0

190.5 Increase funds for Georgia Memory Net to extend brain health awareness campaign to younger audiences, specifically those aged 40 and above.

State General Funds

$225,000

190.1000 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,168,103 $52,718,103 $52,943,103

State General Funds

$52,168,103 $52,718,103 $52,943,103

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$37,318,008 $37,318,008 $37,318,008

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,367,665 $30,367,665 $30,367,665

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$6,950,343

$6,950,343

$6,950,343

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,486,111 $90,036,111 $90,261,111

Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$0 $0 $71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$0 $0 $71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

191.1000 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

$71,610,157 $71,610,157 $71,610,157

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Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$148,250,993 $148,250,993 $244,103,052 $122,680,335
$258,495 $5,807,841 $1,235,199 $99,147,424 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $392,354,045

$148,250,993 $148,250,993 $244,103,052 $122,680,335
$258,495 $5,807,841 $1,235,199 $99,147,424 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $392,354,045

$148,250,993 $148,250,993 $244,103,052 $122,680,335
$258,495 $5,807,841 $1,235,199 $99,147,424 $14,973,758 $14,973,758 $392,354,045

192.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$5,434,395

$5,434,395

$5,434,395

192.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$200,339

$200,339

$200,339

192.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$814,548

$814,548

$814,548

192.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$15,121

$15,121

$15,121

192.5 Increase funds for labor and wage data verification services. State General Funds

$2,061,147

$2,061,147

$2,061,147

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192.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program to match program expenditures to program purpose.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,681,569 $14,553
$6,446,253 $8,142,375

$1,681,569 $14,553
$6,446,253 $8,142,375

$1,681,569 $14,553
$6,446,253 $8,142,375

192.7 Increase funds for 23 county customer service staff to provide staff in every customer service center.

State General Funds

$630,057

$630,057

$630,057

192.8 Reduce funds for a duplicative quick response (QR) codes contract. State General Funds

($65,524)

($65,524)

($65,524)

192.1000-Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$159,022,645 $159,022,645 $159,022,645

State General Funds

$159,022,645 $159,022,645 $159,022,645

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$250,563,858 $250,563,858 $250,563,858

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$129,126,588 $129,126,588 $129,126,588

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$258,495

$258,495

$258,495

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$5,807,841

$5,807,841

$5,807,841

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$1,235,199

$1,235,199

$1,235,199

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$99,147,424 $99,147,424 $99,147,424

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$14,988,311 $14,988,311 $14,988,311

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$14,988,311 $14,988,311 $14,988,311

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$409,586,503 $409,586,503 $409,586,503

Out-of-Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$334,231,136 $334,231,136 $334,231,136 $334,231,136 $334,231,136 $334,231,136

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,074,630 $141,072
$29,313,386 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $434,305,766

$100,074,630 $141,072
$29,313,386 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $434,305,766

$100,074,630 $141,072
$29,313,386 $70,620,172 $70,620,172 $434,305,766

193.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

State General Funds

($418,910)

($418,910)

($418,910)

193.2 Increase funds for a 3% provider rate increase for Child Caring Institutions, Child Placing Agencies, foster parents, and relative caregivers.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

$8,379,159 $1,993,899 $10,373,058

$8,379,159 $1,993,899 $10,373,058

193.1000 -Out-of-Home Care

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$333,812,226 $342,191,385 $342,191,385

State General Funds

$333,812,226 $342,191,385 $342,191,385

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,074,630 $102,068,529 $102,068,529

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$141,072

$141,072

$141,072

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$29,313,386 $31,307,285 $31,307,285

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$70,620,172 $70,620,172 $70,620,172

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$70,620,172 $70,620,172 $70,620,172

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$433,886,856 $444,259,914 $444,259,914

Out-of-School Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of out-of-school services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,660,000 $4,660,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $20,160,000

$4,660,000 $4,660,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $20,160,000

$4,660,000 $4,660,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $20,160,000

194.1 Eliminate funds for one-time funding to bridge the education gap. State General Funds

($1,000,000) ($2,660,000) ($2,660,000)

194.1000 -Out-of-School Care Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of out-of-school services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,660,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

State General Funds

$3,660,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,160,000 $17,500,000 $17,500,000

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

195.1000 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

Residential Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,341,265 $2,341,265
$568,850 $568,850 $2,910,115

$2,341,265 $2,341,265
$568,850 $568,850 $2,910,115

$2,341,265 $2,341,265
$568,850 $568,850 $2,910,115

196.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$92,617

$92,617

$92,617

196.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$620

$620

$620

196.3 Increase funds to establish an application and inspection process for Qualified Residential Treatment Programs.

State General Funds

$134,618

$134,618

$134,618

196.1000 -Residential Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,569,120

$2,569,120

$2,569,120

State General Funds

$2,569,120

$2,569,120

$2,569,120

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$568,850

$568,850

$568,850

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$568,850

$568,850

$568,850

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,137,970

$3,137,970

$3,137,970

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Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

197.1000 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

State General Funds

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,523,008 $36,523,008 $36,523,008

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by obtaining and keeping

employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $20,497,565 $6,302,740 $14,194,825 $14,194,825 $20,597,565

$100,000 $100,000 $20,497,565 $6,302,740 $14,194,825 $14,194,825 $20,597,565

$100,000 $100,000 $20,497,565 $6,302,740 $14,194,825 $14,194,825 $20,597,565

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198.1000 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by obtaining and keeping

employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,497,565 $20,497,565 $20,497,565

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,302,740

$6,302,740

$6,302,740

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,597,565 $20,597,565 $20,597,565

Council On Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$366,529 $366,529 $366,529

$366,529 $366,529 $366,529

$366,529 $366,529 $366,529

199.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$12,096

$12,096

199.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

199.3 Increase funds for operations. State General Funds

$8,000

$12,096 ($10,000)
$8,000

199.1000 -Council On Aging

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$368,625 $368,625 $368,625

$376,625 $376,625 $376,625

$376,625 $376,625 $376,625

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,763,639 $9,763,639 $1,336,965 $1,336,965 $11,100,604

$9,763,639 $9,763,639 $1,336,965 $1,336,965 $11,100,604

$9,763,639 $9,763,639 $1,336,965 $1,336,965 $11,100,604

200.1 Increase funds to increase operational support and each county's allocation to $60,000. (S:Increase funds to increase operational support and each county's allocation to $56,250)

State General Funds

$1,192,500

$596,250

200.1000 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,763,639 $10,956,139 $10,359,889

State General Funds

$9,763,639 $10,956,139 $10,359,889

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,100,604 $12,293,104 $11,696,854

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$326,141 $326,141

$326,141 $326,141

$326,141 $326,141

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,769,410

$2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,769,410

$2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,769,410

201.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$9,831

$9,831

$9,831

201.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$335,972

$335,972

$335,972

State General Funds

$335,972

$335,972

$335,972

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,779,241

$2,779,241

$2,779,241

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,436,787 $2,436,787 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$284,597 $284,597 $284,597 $10,567,432

$2,436,787 $2,436,787 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$284,597 $284,597 $284,597 $10,567,432

$2,436,787 $2,436,787 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$284,597 $284,597 $284,597 $10,567,432

202.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$244,500

$244,500

$244,500

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202.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($6,441)

($6,441)

($6,441)

202.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$96,927

$96,927

$96,927

202.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$137,307

$137,307

$137,307

202.5 Reduce funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

($130)

($130)

($130)

202.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,908,950

$2,908,950

$2,908,950

State General Funds

$2,908,950

$2,908,950

$2,908,950

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

Sales and Services

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$284,597

$284,597

$284,597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,039,595 $11,039,595 $11,039,595

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0 $0 $66,908,724

$0 $0 $66,908,724

$0 $0 $66,908,724

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,908,724 $66,908,724

$66,908,724 $66,908,724

$66,908,724 $66,908,724

203.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

$66,908,724 $66,908,724 $66,908,724

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

$0 $0 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

$0 $0 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

204.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

$4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

$4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888 $4,365,888

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Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,028,571 $24,028,571 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,517,151

$24,028,571 $24,028,571 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,517,151

$24,028,571 $24,028,571 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $98,517,151

205.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$737,941

$737,941

$737,941

205.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$7,322

$7,322

$7,322

205.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$34,342

$34,342

$34,342

205.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$32,830

$32,830

$32,830

205.5 Reduce funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

($291)

($291)

($291)

205.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$25,142

$25,142

$25,142

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205.7 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($403,150)

($403,150)

205.8 Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation. State General Funds

($189,902)

($189,902)

205.9 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from leveraging technology.

State General Funds

($78,013)

($78,013)

205.10 Increase funds to supply new and used durable medical equipment and assistive technology. State General Funds

$57,500

205.11 Utilize existing funds to support services for blind and visually impaired Georgians. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

205.12 Increase funds for independent living services. State General Funds

$1,090,683

($403,150) ($189,902)
($78,013) $57,500
$0 $2,000,000

205.1000 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational

Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,194,792

State General Funds

$24,194,792

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$69,425,542

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$69,425,542

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,343,038

Sales and Services

$4,343,038

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,343,038

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$720,000

Agency Funds Transfers

$720,000

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$720,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$98,683,372

Appropriation (HB 916)

$25,342,975 $25,342,975 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $99,831,555

$26,252,292 $26,252,292 $69,425,542 $69,425,542
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $100,740,872

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Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the

purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,575,199 $3,375,000
$200,199 $3,575,199

$3,575,199 $3,375,000
$200,199 $3,575,199

$3,575,199 $3,375,000
$200,199 $3,575,199

206.1 Increase funds for the full cost of the Gwinnett Commercial Sexual Exploitation Recovery Center funded by HB19 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$4,746,840

$4,746,840

$4,746,840

206.2 Increase funds to reflect FY2023 collections of financial penalties for sex trafficking and sexual offenses pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-21-208 and adult entertainment establishment assessments pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-21-209.

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$54,120

$54,120

$54,120

206.3 Increase funds for a psychiatric nurse to support youth survivors of exploitation and trafficking.

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

206.1000 -Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the

purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,376,159

$8,476,159

$8,476,159

State General Funds

$8,121,840

$8,221,840

$8,221,840

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$254,319

$254,319

$254,319

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,376,159

$8,476,159

$8,476,159

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply:

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For an assistance group of one, the standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$211,588,455 $211,588,455

$211,588,455 $211,588,455

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$8,874,177

$8,874,177

$590,894

$590,894

$590,894

$590,894

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$8,283,283

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$222,184,576 $222,184,576

$211,588,455 $211,588,455
$853,494 $853,494 $8,874,177 $590,894 $590,894 $8,283,283 $8,283,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $222,184,576

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4003

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$232,821,762 $232,821,762
$853,494 $853,494 $8,874,177 $590,894 $590,894 $8,283,283 $8,283,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $243,417,883

$234,221,762 $234,221,762
$853,494 $853,494 $8,874,177 $590,894 $590,894 $8,283,283 $8,283,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $244,817,883

$232,821,762 $232,821,762
$853,494 $853,494 $8,874,177 $590,894 $590,894 $8,283,283 $8,283,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $243,417,883

Departmental Administration (COI)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-

safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,467,503 $2,467,503
$109,600 $49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000
$2,577,103

$2,467,503 $2,467,503
$109,600 $49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000
$2,577,103

$2,467,503 $2,467,503
$109,600 $49,600 $49,600 $60,000 $60,000
$2,577,103

207.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$102,936

$102,936

$102,936

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207.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,352

$5,352

$5,352

207.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$23,968

$23,968

$23,968

207.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$10,183

$10,183

$10,183

207.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$581

$581

$581

207.1000 -Departmental Administration (COI)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-

safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,610,523

$2,610,523

$2,610,523

State General Funds

$2,610,523

$2,610,523

$2,610,523

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$109,600

$109,600

$109,600

Intergovernmental Transfers

$49,600

$49,600

$49,600

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$49,600

$49,600

$49,600

Sales and Services

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,720,123

$2,720,123

$2,720,123

Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$665,945 $665,945 $665,945

$665,945 $665,945 $665,945

$665,945 $665,945 $665,945

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208.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$21,745

$21,745

$21,745

208.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,508

$2,508

$2,508

208.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$6,318

$6,318

$6,318

208.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,060

$1,060

$1,060

208.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$187

$187

$187

208.6 Transfer funds from the Enforcement program to the Fire Safety program for positions and associated costs.

State General Funds

($109,897)

($109,897)

($109,897)

208.1000 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$587,866

$587,866

$587,866

State General Funds

$587,866

$587,866

$587,866

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$587,866

$587,866

$587,866

Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,323,775 $10,323,775
$853,494

$10,323,775 $10,323,775
$853,494

$10,323,775 $10,323,775
$853,494

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275
$868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $14,490,994

$853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275
$868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $14,490,994

$853,494 $2,445,275 $2,445,275 $2,445,275
$868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $14,490,994

209.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$322,072

$322,072

$322,072

209.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$27,432

$27,432

$27,432

209.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$85,960

$85,960

$85,960

209.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$4,431

$4,431

$4,431

209.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$2,083

$2,083

$2,083

209.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$50,284

$50,284

$50,284

209.7 Transfer funds from the Enforcement program ($109,897) and the Insurance Regulation program ($852,586) to the Fire Safety program to annualize nine positions and associated costs.

State General Funds

$962,483

$962,483

$962,483

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209.8 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for three additional inspectors and associated costs.

State General Funds

$249,930

$249,930

$249,930

209.9 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for the one-time cost of three vehicles and equipment.

State General Funds

$77,826

$77,826

$77,826

209.1000 -Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,106,276 $12,106,276 $12,106,276

State General Funds

$12,106,276 $12,106,276 $12,106,276

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

Sales and Services

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

$2,445,275

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

State Funds Transfers

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

Agency to Agency Contracts

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,273,495 $16,273,495 $16,273,495

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$5,143,065 $5,143,065

$5,143,065 $5,143,065

$5,143,065 $5,143,065

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,778,008 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $10,921,073

$5,778,008 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $10,921,073

$5,778,008 $5,778,008 $5,778,008 $10,921,073

210.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$133,681

$133,681

$133,681

210.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$19,812

$19,812

$19,812

210.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$60,851

$60,851

$60,851

210.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$5,588

$5,588

$5,588

210.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,622

$1,622

$1,622

210.6 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for positions, vehicles, and associated costs.

State General Funds

($1,180,342) ($1,180,342) ($1,180,342)

210.1000 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,184,277

$4,184,277

$4,184,277

State General Funds

$4,184,277

$4,184,277

$4,184,277

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

Sales and Services

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

$5,778,008

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,778,008 $9,962,285

$5,778,008 $9,962,285

$5,778,008 $9,962,285

Reinsurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for

individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,859,157 $185,859,157 $185,859,157

$185,859,157 $185,859,157 $185,859,157

$185,859,157 $185,859,157 $185,859,157

211.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$25,169

$25,169

211.2 Increase funds for the state reinsurance program. State General Funds

$20,000,000 $21,400,000

$25,169 $20,000,000

211.1000 -Reinsurance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for

individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$205,884,326 $207,284,326 $205,884,326

State General Funds

$205,884,326 $207,284,326 $205,884,326

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$205,884,326 $207,284,326 $205,884,326

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,129,010 $7,129,010
$541,294 $541,294 $541,294 $7,670,304

$7,129,010 $7,129,010
$541,294 $541,294 $541,294 $7,670,304

$7,129,010 $7,129,010
$541,294 $541,294 $541,294 $7,670,304

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212.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$129,646

$129,646

$129,646

212.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$108

$108

$108

212.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$17,504

$17,504

$17,504

212.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$38,758

$38,758

$38,758

212.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,581

$1,581

$1,581

212.6 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,148

$1,148

$1,148

212.7 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$130,739

$130,739

$130,739

212.1000 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,448,494

$7,448,494

$7,448,494

State General Funds

$7,448,494

$7,448,494

$7,448,494

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

Intergovernmental Transfers

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$541,294

$541,294

$541,294

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,989,788

$7,989,788

$7,989,788

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

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Section 30: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$214,684,733 $214,684,733

$214,684,733 $214,684,733

$44,400,504 $44,400,504

$43,680,690 $43,680,690

$719,814

$719,814

$719,814

$719,814

$34,060,456 $34,060,456

$1,743,451

$1,743,451

$1,743,451

$1,743,451

$32,317,005 $32,317,005

$32,317,005 $32,317,005

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$293,408,996 $293,408,996

$214,684,733 $214,684,733 $44,400,504 $43,680,690
$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $293,408,996

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Final
$223,411,082 $223,411,082 $44,400,504 $43,680,690
$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303

$253,553,019 $253,553,019 $44,400,504 $43,680,690
$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303

$252,194,180 $252,194,180 $44,400,504 $43,680,690
$719,814 $719,814 $34,060,456 $1,743,451 $1,743,451 $32,317,005 $32,317,005 $263,303 $263,303

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$302,135,345 $332,277,282 $330,918,443

Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,271,861 $10,271,861
$12,600 $12,600 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $10,637,764

$10,271,861 $10,271,861
$12,600 $12,600 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $10,637,764

$10,271,861 $10,271,861
$12,600 $12,600 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $10,637,764

213.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$174,881

$174,881

$174,881

213.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($403)

($403)

($403)

213.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$46,427

$46,427

$46,427

213.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$590

$590

$590

213.5 Reflect and utilize $1,100,000 from FY2023 to continue facility security upgrades. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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213.1000 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,493,356 $10,493,356 $10,493,356

State General Funds

$10,493,356 $10,493,356 $10,493,356

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

State Funds Transfers

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

Agency to Agency Contracts

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,859,259 $10,859,259 $10,859,259

Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,350,878 $7,350,878 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $18,850,878

$7,350,878 $7,350,878 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $18,850,878

$7,350,878 $7,350,878 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $18,850,878

214.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$235,680

$235,680

$235,680

214.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,003

$1,003

$1,003

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214.3 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,295

$1,295

$1,295

214.1000 -Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,588,856

$7,588,856

$7,588,856

State General Funds

$7,588,856

$7,588,856

$7,588,856

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

Sales and Services

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,088,856 $19,088,856 $19,088,856

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,173,683 $57,173,683
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $59,481,719

$57,173,683 $57,173,683
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $59,481,719

$57,173,683 $57,173,683
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $59,481,719

215.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,423,272

$1,438,172

$1,438,172

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215.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($56,636)

($57,285)

($57,285)

215.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$252,093

$253,103

$253,103

215.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$4,318

$4,318

$4,318

215.5 Increase funds to annualize 21 crime lab positions. State General Funds

$1,897,648

$1,734,600

$1,734,600

215.6 Increase funds to restore service contracts for crime lab instrumentation. State General Funds

$1,536,237

$1,536,237

$1,536,237

215.7 Increase funds for six death investigation specialists, one forensic photographer, one quality manager, one business support analyst supervisor, and one business support analyst in the Medical Examiner's Office to address increased workload.

State General Funds

$1,334,031

$1,334,031

$1,334,031

215.8 Increase funds to provide locality pay to three medical examiners for the Pooler office to increase recruitment.

State General Funds

$251,421

$251,421

$251,421

215.9 Eliminate funds for one-time start-up funding associated with new positions funded in FY2024.

State General Funds

($269,206)

($269,206)

($269,206)

215.10 Increase funds to provide targeted retention initiatives for 229 crime lab scientists. State General Funds

$1,151,508

$1,151,508

215.11 Increase funds to provide targeted retention initiatives for lab technicians and evidence receiving technicians.

State General Funds

$1,019,764

$1,019,764

215.12 Transfer funds from the Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project program to the Forensic Scientific Services program to enhance GBI's ability to hire additional medical examiners.

State General Funds

$960,194

$960,194

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215.1000 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$63,546,861 $66,530,540 $66,530,540

State General Funds

$63,546,861 $66,530,540 $66,530,540

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

Sales and Services

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,854,897 $68,838,576 $68,838,576

Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Medical Examiner office in Macon and increase funds for three medical examiners, one

administrative assistant, 11 death investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Macon Medical Examiner's Office to

address increased workload.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$960,194 $960,194 $960,194

$960,194 $960,194 $960,194

$960,194 $960,194 $960,194

216.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. (H and S:YES; Transfer funds from the Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project program to the Forensic Scientific Services program)

State General Funds

$14,900

$0

$0

216.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. (H and S:YES; Transfer funds from the Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project program to the Forensic Scientific Services program)

State General Funds

($649)

$0

$0

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

4017

216.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority. (H and S:YES; Transfer funds from the Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project program to the Forensic Scientific Services program)

State General Funds

$1,010

$0

$0

216.4 Transfer funds from the Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project program to the Forensic Scientific Services program to enhance GBI's ability to hire additional medical examiners. (S:Transfer funds from the Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project program to the Forensic Scientific Services program to enhance GBI's ability to hire additional medical examiners. Per HB911 (2022 Session), funds were appropriated for the purpose of the Macon Medical Examiner's Office. When space becomes constructed to resume local operations in medical examinations, the Georgia General Assembly expects the funds to be reallocated to this location)

State General Funds

($960,194)

($960,194)

216.1000 -Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Medical Examiner office in Macon and increase funds for three medical examiners, one

administrative assistant, 11 death investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Macon Medical Examiner's Office to

address increased workload.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$975,455

$0

$0

State General Funds

$975,455

$0

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$975,455

$0

$0

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$69,527,461 $69,527,461
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451

$69,527,461 $69,527,461
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451

$69,527,461 $69,527,461
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,199 $71,199 $73,064,264

$71,199 $71,199 $73,064,264

$71,199 $71,199 $73,064,264

217.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,750,215

$1,825,859

$1,825,859

217.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($81,189)

($81,189)

($81,189)

217.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$221,784

$221,784

$221,784

217.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$5,328

$5,328

$5,328

217.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$1,553,782

$1,629,426

$1,629,426

217.6 Increase funds to add two criminal intelligence analysts positions to support the Criminal Street Gang Database. (H and S:Increase funds to add two criminal intelligence analysts and operations to support the Criminal Street Gang Database)

State General Funds

$221,874

$307,746

$307,746

217.7 Transfer funds from the Department of Public Safety to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for two watchdesk analyst positions.

State General Funds

$167,352

$167,352

$167,352

217.8 Increase funds for nine special agents, two digital forensic investigators, two criminal intelligence analysts, and one office manager and associated cost for the GBI Gang Task Force in Columbus to combat crime.

State General Funds

$4,865,094

$4,865,094

$4,865,094

217.9 Eliminate funds for one-time start-up funding associated with new positions funded in FY2024.

State General Funds

($1,588,282) ($1,892,982) ($1,892,982)

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217.10 Increase funds for on-going case management system. State General Funds

$682,000

$0

217.11 Increase funds for investigative tools for the cold case unit. State General Funds

$155,000

$155,000

217.12 Increase funds for targeted retention initiatives for 21 digital forensic investigators, six financial forensic auditors, and 34 criminal intelligence analysts.

State General Funds

$406,938

$406,938

217.13 Increase funds for local law enforcement partnerships to combat crime and gang activity. State General Funds

$680,971

217.1000 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$76,643,419 $77,819,817 $77,818,788

State General Funds

$76,643,419 $77,819,817 $77,818,788

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Sales and Services

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,180,222 $81,356,620 $81,355,591

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,572,734 $17,572,734 $40,273,571 $39,553,757
$719,814 $719,814 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $78,586,255

$17,572,734 $17,572,734 $40,273,571 $39,553,757
$719,814 $719,814 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $78,586,255

$17,572,734 $17,572,734 $40,273,571 $39,553,757
$719,814 $719,814 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950 $78,586,255

218.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$503,746

$503,746

$503,746

218.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($10,216)

($10,216)

($10,216)

218.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$6,406

$6,406

$6,406

218.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$2,851

$2,851

$2,851

218.5 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($4,725,230) ($4,725,230) ($4,725,230)

218.6 Transfer funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for School Resource Officer and De-escalation training.

State General Funds

($1,250,000) ($1,250,000) ($1,250,000)

218.7 Utilize existing funds ($95,161) for one budget and financial support position. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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218.8 Utilize existing funds ($993,046) to maintain current grant operations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

218.9 Increase funds to restore seven grant specialist positions and one budget analyst position. State General Funds

$749,443

$749,443

218.10 Increase funds for personnel and operations to promote the stability of the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund.

State General Funds

$2,773,707

$2,773,707

218.11 Develop and report back to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees by September 1, 2024 on a grant program to incentivize the consolidation of resources for policing in communities of less than 50,000 people. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

218.1000 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,100,291 $15,623,441 $15,623,441

State General Funds

$12,100,291 $15,623,441 $15,623,441

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$40,273,571 $40,273,571 $40,273,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$39,553,757 $39,553,757 $39,553,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$719,814

$719,814

$719,814

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$719,814

$719,814

$719,814

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950

Sales and Services

$20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$20,739,950 $20,739,950 $20,739,950

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,113,812 $76,636,962 $76,636,962

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds

shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and

fees collected by such court.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,903,076 $35,903,076 $35,903,076

$35,903,076 $35,903,076 $35,903,076

$35,903,076 $35,903,076 $35,903,076

219.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$27,969

$27,969

$27,969

219.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$87

$87

$87

219.3 Increase funds for existing accountability courts to support population growth.

State General Funds

$964,892

$1,916,416

$964,892

219.4 Increase funds to add one DUI court and one Mental Health court. (H:Increase funds to add one DUI court, two mental health courts, one drug court, and one juvenile drug court)(S:Increase funds to add one DUI court and one Mental Health court)

State General Funds

$246,697

$585,987

$291,901

219.5 Increase funds for one administrative coordinator position. State General Funds

$112,200

$0

219.6 Increase funds for Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) training and MRT trauma training. (S:Increase funds for MedicationAssisted Treatment (MAT) training and MAT treatment training)

State General Funds

$343,687

$343,687

219.1000 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds

shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and

fees collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,142,721 $38,889,422 $37,531,612

State General Funds

$37,142,721 $38,889,422 $37,531,612

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,142,721 $38,889,422 $37,531,612

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Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers with funds so as to

provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,924,846 $15,924,846 $15,924,846

$15,924,846 $15,924,846 $15,924,846

$15,924,846 $15,924,846 $15,924,846

220.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$77

$77

$77

220.2 Reduce funds to align budget expenditures. State General Funds

($1,004,800) ($1,004,800) ($1,004,800)

220.3 Utilize existing funds ($258,098) for three grant specialist positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

220.4 Increase funds for domestic violence shelters for administrative personnel and facility costs related to compliance with state standards. (S:Increase funds for domestic violence shelters for administrative personnel and facility costs related to compliance with state standards; funds will not be allotted until the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council develops not-to-exceed pay scales and notto-exceed expenditures for facilities)

State General Funds

$14,704,038 $14,704,038

220.5 Increase funds for sexual assault centers for administrative personnel and facility costs related to compliance with state standards. (S:Increase funds for sexual assault centers for administrative personnel and facility costs related to compliance with state standards; funds will not be allotted until the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council develops not-to-exceed pay scales and not-toexceed expenditures for facilities)

State General Funds

$2,073,345

$2,073,345

220.6 Increase funds for sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) coordinators and improve access to SANE resources for sexual assault centers.

State General Funds

$4,014,296

$4,014,296

220.7 Increase funds for six assault centers ($325,740) and 21 satellite sexual assault centers ($570,045).

State General Funds

$895,785

$895,785

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220.1000 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers with funds so as to

provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,920,123 $36,607,587 $36,607,587

State General Funds

$14,920,123 $36,607,587 $36,607,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,920,123 $36,607,587 $36,607,587

Section 31: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$360,723,576 $360,723,576

$360,723,576 $360,723,576

$6,586,702

$6,586,702

$5,986,702

$5,986,702

$600,000

$600,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$367,565,278 $367,565,278

$360,723,576 $360,723,576
$6,586,702 $5,986,702
$600,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
$195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $367,565,278

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers

Section Total - Final
$386,272,947 $386,272,947
$6,586,702 $5,986,702
$600,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
$195,000 $195,000

$389,886,894 $389,886,894
$6,586,702 $5,986,702
$600,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
$195,000 $195,000

$388,994,054 $388,994,054
$6,586,702 $5,986,702
$600,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
$195,000 $195,000

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4025

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$393,114,649 $396,728,596 $395,835,756

Community Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$103,323,507 $103,323,507
$600,000 $600,000
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $104,178,507

$103,323,507 $103,323,507
$600,000 $600,000
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $104,178,507

$103,323,507 $103,323,507
$600,000 $600,000
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $195,000 $195,000 $195,000 $104,178,507

221.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$2,101,954

$2,101,954

$2,101,954

221.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($183,526)

($183,526)

($183,526)

221.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$273,003

$273,003

$273,003

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221.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$4,715

$4,715

$4,715

221.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$397,243

$435,693

$435,693

221.6 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500.

State General Funds

$20,974

$20,974

$20,974

221.7 Reduce funds to reflect regular operations and contract efficiencies. State General Funds

($1,544,403) ($1,544,403) ($1,544,403)

221.8 Increase funds for a 3% provider rate increase to Child Caring Institutions. State General Funds

$558,960

$558,960

221.1000 -Community Service

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$104,393,467 $104,990,877 $104,990,877

State General Funds

$104,393,467 $104,990,877 $104,990,877

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

Federal Funds Transfers

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

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FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$195,000

$195,000

$195,000

$105,248,467 $105,845,877 $105,845,877

Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,425,062 $27,425,062 $27,425,062

$27,425,062 $27,425,062 $27,425,062

$27,425,062 $27,425,062 $27,425,062

222.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$699,547

$699,547

$699,547

222.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($53,498)

($53,498)

($53,498)

222.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$358,036

$358,036

$358,036

222.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,582

$1,582

$1,582

222.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$130,739

$144,815

$144,815

222.6 Increase funds for the ongoing costs of a new electronic auditing tool. State General Funds

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

222.7 Reduce funds to reflect regular operations and contract efficiencies. State General Funds

($62,974)

($62,974)

($62,974)

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222.8 Increase funds to provide a new benchmark for juvenile correctional officers (JCO1) at $40,040 to create parity with correctional officers.

State General Funds

$10,692

$10,692

222.1000 -Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,553,494 $28,578,262 $28,578,262

State General Funds

$28,553,494 $28,578,262 $28,578,262

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,553,494 $28,578,262 $28,578,262

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,652,127 $89,652,127
$2,848,345 $2,848,345 $92,500,472

$89,652,127 $89,652,127
$2,848,345 $2,848,345 $92,500,472

$89,652,127 $89,652,127
$2,848,345 $2,848,345 $92,500,472

223.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$2,025,950

$2,025,950

$2,025,950

223.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$36,157

$36,157

$36,157

223.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($225,233)

($225,233)

($225,233)

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223.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$117,143

$117,143

$117,143

223.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$5,950

$5,950

$5,950

223.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$1,091,165

$1,544,277

$1,544,277

223.7 Increase funds for the creation of new mobile labs at three Secure Commitment (YDC) facilities through the Technical College System of Georgia.

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

223.8 Increase funds for the ongoing costs associated with a new pilot electronic grievance system in one Department of Juvenile Justice Secure Commitment (YDC) facility and one Secure Detention (RYDC) facility.

State General Funds

$3,000

$0

$0

223.9 Increase funds for new body cameras. State General Funds

$148,282

$148,282

$148,282

223.10 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

State General Funds

$50,689

$50,689

$50,689

223.11 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (S:Increase funds for maintenance and repairs)

State General Funds

$4,804,408

$4,804,408

$4,804,408

223.12 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500.

State General Funds

$243,296

$243,296

$243,296

223.13 Increase funds for a mandatory teacher step increase. State General Funds

$37,440

$37,440

$37,440

223.14 Reduce funds to reflect regular operations and contract efficiencies. State General Funds

($392,100)

($392,100)

($392,100)

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223.15 Increase funds to provide a new benchmark for juvenile correctional officers (JCO1) at $40,040 to create parity with correctional officers.

State General Funds

$620,130

$345,084

223.1000 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$98,198,274 $99,268,516 $98,993,470

State General Funds

$98,198,274 $99,268,516 $98,993,470

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

$2,848,345

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$101,046,619 $102,116,861 $101,841,815

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,322,880 $140,322,880
$3,138,357 $3,138,357 $143,461,237

$140,322,880 $140,322,880
$3,138,357 $3,138,357 $143,461,237

$140,322,880 $140,322,880
$3,138,357 $3,138,357 $143,461,237

224.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$2,963,099

$2,963,099

$2,963,099

224.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$51,997

$51,997

$51,997

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224.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($352,976)

($352,976)

($352,976)

224.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$291,767

$291,767

$291,767

224.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$9,091

$9,091

$9,091

224.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$2,725,404

$3,202,159

$3,202,159

224.7 Increase funds for the ongoing costs associated with a new pilot electronic grievance system in one Department of Juvenile Justice Secure Commitment (YDC) facility and one Secure Detention (RYDC) facility.

State General Funds

$3,000

$0

$0

224.8 Increase funds for new body cameras. State General Funds

$427,346

$427,346

$427,346

224.9 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

State General Funds

$74,100

$74,100

$74,100

224.10 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. State General Funds

$9,808,818

$9,808,818

$9,808,818

224.11 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500.

State General Funds

$331,385

$331,385

$331,385

224.12 Increase funds for a mandatory teacher step increase. State General Funds

$79,560

$79,560

$79,560

224.13 Reduce funds to reflect regular operations and contract efficiencies. State General Funds

($1,607,759) ($1,607,759) ($1,607,759)

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224.14 Increase funds to provide a new benchmark for juvenile correctional officers (JCO1) at $40,040 to create parity with correctional officers.

State General Funds

$1,447,772

$829,978

224.1000 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$155,127,712 $157,049,239 $156,431,445

State General Funds

$155,127,712 $157,049,239 $156,431,445

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

$3,138,357

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$158,266,069 $160,187,596 $159,569,802

Section 32: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,135,054

$8,135,054

$8,135,054

$8,135,054

$41,189,283 $41,189,283

$41,189,283 $41,189,283

$3,761,000

$3,761,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

$53,617,106 $53,617,106

$8,135,054 $8,135,054 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $3,761,000
$600,000 $600,000 $3,161,000 $3,161,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $53,617,106

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$8,578,260 $8,578,260 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $3,761,000
$600,000 $600,000 $3,161,000 $3,161,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $54,060,312

$8,578,260 $8,578,260 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $3,761,000
$600,000 $600,000 $3,161,000 $3,161,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $54,060,312

$8,578,260 $8,578,260 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $3,761,000
$600,000 $600,000 $3,161,000 $3,161,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $54,060,312

Departmental Administration (DOL)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and Unemployment Insurance

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,787,850 $1,787,850 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $20,059,688

$1,787,850 $1,787,850 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $20,059,688

$1,787,850 $1,787,850 $14,314,069 $14,314,069 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $20,059,688

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225.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$5,306

$5,306

$5,306

225.2 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DOL) program to the Unemployment Insurance program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

225.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOL)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and Unemployment Insurance

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,743,156

$1,743,156

$1,743,156

State General Funds

$1,743,156

$1,743,156

$1,743,156

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,314,069 $14,314,069 $14,314,069

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,314,069 $14,314,069 $14,314,069

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Sales and Services

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

State Funds Transfers

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

Agency to Agency Contracts

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,014,994 $20,014,994 $20,014,994

Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

$0 $0 $1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

$0 $0 $1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

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226.1000-Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

$1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

$1,383,448 $1,383,448 $1,383,448

Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,347,204 $6,347,204 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $32,173,970

$6,347,204 $6,347,204 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $32,173,970

$6,347,204 $6,347,204 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $32,173,970

227.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$29,695

$29,695

$29,695

227.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,270)

($1,270)

($1,270)

227.3 Utilize existing funds ($1,950,000), and transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DOL) program ($50,000) and the Technical College System of Georgia ($409,475) to the Unemployment Insurance program to address appeals hearing cases backlog and improve customer service (Total Funds: $2,409,475).

State General Funds

$459,475

$459,475

$459,475

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227.1000 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,835,104

$6,835,104

$6,835,104

State General Funds

$6,835,104

$6,835,104

$6,835,104

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Sales and Services

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,661,870 $32,661,870 $32,661,870

Section 33: Law, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$40,478,274 $40,478,274

$40,478,274 $40,478,274

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

$79,200,000 $79,200,000

$79,200,000 $79,200,000

$79,200,000 $79,200,000

$124,159,646 $124,159,646

$40,478,274 $40,478,274
$3,633,332 $3,633,332
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $124,159,646

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Final
$45,920,568 $45,920,568
$3,633,332 $3,633,332
$848,040 $848,040

$47,633,135 $47,633,135
$3,633,332 $3,633,332
$848,040 $848,040

$46,008,171 $46,008,171
$3,633,332 $3,633,332
$848,040 $848,040

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $129,601,940

$848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $131,314,507

$848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $129,689,543

Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,870,673 $38,870,673
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $118,918,713

$38,870,673 $38,870,673
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $118,918,713

$38,870,673 $38,870,673
$848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $118,918,713

228.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,187,433

$1,187,433

$1,187,433

228.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$116,191

$116,191

$116,191

228.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

State General Funds

$465,213

$465,213

$465,213

228.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$6,997

$6,997

$6,997

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228.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$3,225

$3,225

$3,225

228.6 Increase funds for 11 positions to the Organized Retail Crime and Cyber Prosecution unit.

State General Funds

$1,417,466

$1,417,466

$1,417,466

228.7 Increase funds for the second phase of a merit-based retention initiative for attorney positions.

State General Funds

$1,594,143

$3,188,286

$1,594,143

228.8 Increase funds to expand the Gang Prosecution Unit to Columbus, Macon, and Savannah regions. (S:Increase funds to expand the Gang Prosecution Unit to Columbus, Macon, and Middle Judicial Circuit)

State General Funds

$807,312

$822,411

$822,411

228.9 Reduce funds to reflect information technology efficiencies. State General Funds

($404,783)

($404,783)

($404,783)

228.10 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$66,144

$66,144

228.998

Transfer funds and two associated paralegal positions from the Department of Natural Resources Environmental

Protection Division to the Department of Law to align program budgets with operations.

State General Funds

$172,290

$172,290

$172,290

228.1000 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,236,160 $45,911,546 $44,317,403

State General Funds

$44,236,160 $45,911,546 $44,317,403

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

Sales and Services

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000

State Funds Transfers

$79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,200,000 $79,200,000 $79,200,000 $124,284,200 $125,959,586 $124,365,443

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,607,601 $1,607,601 $3,633,332 $3,633,332 $5,240,933

$1,607,601 $1,607,601 $3,633,332 $3,633,332 $5,240,933

$1,607,601 $1,607,601 $3,633,332 $3,633,332 $5,240,933

229.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$46,077

$46,077

$46,077

229.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,134

$5,134

$5,134

229.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses.

State General Funds

$11,073

$11,073

$11,073

229.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$569

$569

$569

229.5 Utilize existing funds ($16,867) and increase funds for the second phase of a merit-based retention initiative for attorney positions (Total Funds: $30,821).

State General Funds

$13,954

$44,775

$13,954

229.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$6,360

$6,360

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229.1000 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,684,408

$1,721,589

$1,690,768

State General Funds

$1,684,408

$1,721,589

$1,690,768

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,317,740

$5,354,921

$5,324,100

There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Law the sum of $500,000 of the moneys collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is appropriated for use by the Department of Law for consumer protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$176,520,726 $176,520,726

$149,657,117 $149,657,117

$1,703,405

$1,703,405

$7,666,636

$7,666,636

$17,493,568 $17,493,568

$70,726,663 $70,726,663

$70,726,663 $70,726,663

$96,385,632 $96,385,632

$280,542

$280,542

$280,542

$280,542

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

$45,165

$45,165

$45,165

$45,165

$96,005,696 $96,005,696

$96,005,696 $96,005,696

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$176,520,726 $149,657,117
$1,703,405 $7,666,636 $17,493,568 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$280,542 $280,542
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $343,763,021

$130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $343,763,021

$130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $343,763,021

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$179,528,835 $155,205,382
$1,776,800 $7,866,886 $14,679,767 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$280,542 $280,542
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $346,771,130

$180,949,352 $156,625,899
$1,776,800 $7,866,886 $14,679,767 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$280,542 $280,542
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $348,191,647

$185,546,357 $161,222,904
$1,776,800 $7,866,886 $14,679,767 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$280,542 $280,542
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $96,005,696 $96,005,696
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $352,788,652

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

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the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,244,471 $3,244,471 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,448,540

$3,244,471 $3,244,471 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,448,540

$3,244,471 $3,244,471 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,448,540

230.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$91,557

$91,557

$91,557

230.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$971

$971

$971

230.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$18,333

$18,333

$18,333

230.4 Reduce funds to reflect savings from eliminating landline phones. State General Funds

($31,432)

($31,432)

($31,432)

230.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for Tybee Island beach restoration. State General Funds

$2,000,000

230.1000 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

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the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,323,900

$3,323,900

$5,323,900

State General Funds

$3,323,900

$3,323,900

$5,323,900

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$107,925

$107,925

$107,925

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

Royalties and Rents

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,527,969

$8,527,969 $10,527,969

Departmental Administration (DNR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,281,136 $13,281,136 $13,281,136

$13,281,136 $13,281,136 $13,281,136

$13,281,136 $13,281,136 $13,281,136

231.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$280,013

$280,013

$280,013

231.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$17,204

$17,204

$17,204

231.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$171,737

$171,737

$171,737

231.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$57,650

$57,650

$57,650

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231.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,704

$1,704

$1,704

231.1000 -Departmental Administration (DNR)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,809,444 $13,809,444 $13,809,444

State General Funds

$13,809,444 $13,809,444 $13,809,444

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,809,444 $13,809,444 $13,809,444

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$33,958,338 $33,958,338 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$209,782 $209,782 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $130,000 $130,000

$33,958,338 $33,958,338 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$209,782 $209,782 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $130,000 $130,000

$33,958,338 $33,958,338 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$209,782 $209,782 $55,184,074 $55,184,074 $130,000 $130,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$119,177,105 $119,177,105 $119,177,105

232.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$641,795

$641,795

$641,795

232.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$188,339

$188,339

$188,339

232.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$68,851

$68,851

$68,851

232.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$168,017

$168,017

$168,017

232.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$5,282

$5,282

$5,282

232.6 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$10,057

$10,057

$10,057

232.7 Increase funds for personnel for five additional positions to assist with agricultural water withdrawal permitting activities.

State General Funds

$350,617

$350,617

$350,617

232.998

Transfer funds and two associated paralegal positions from the Department of Natural Resources Environmental

Protection Division to the Department of Law to align program budgets with operations.

State General Funds

($172,290)

($172,290)

($172,290)

232.1000 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

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Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,219,006 $35,219,006 $35,219,006

State General Funds

$35,219,006 $35,219,006 $35,219,006

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,393,856 $55,393,856 $55,393,856

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

Sales and Services

$55,184,074 $55,184,074 $55,184,074

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$55,184,074 $55,184,074 $55,184,074

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

State Funds Transfers

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$120,437,773 $120,437,773 $120,437,773

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and

outdoor recreation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

$30,354,259 $30,354,259 $30,354,259

233.1 Reduce funds for grants and benefits pursuant to HB332 and HR238 (2018 Session) to reflect FY2023 collections.

State General Funds

($215,316)

($215,316)

($215,316)

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233.1000 -Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and

outdoor recreation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,138,943 $30,138,943 $30,138,943

State General Funds

$30,138,943 $30,138,943 $30,138,943

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,138,943 $30,138,943 $30,138,943

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,493,568 $0
$17,493,568 $17,493,568

$17,493,568 $0
$17,493,568 $17,493,568

$17,493,568 $0
$17,493,568 $17,493,568

234.1 Reduce funds for the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to reflect FY2023 collections of Solid Waste Tipping Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

($2,813,801) ($2,813,801) ($2,813,801)

234.1000 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,679,767 $14,679,767 $14,679,767

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

$14,679,767 $14,679,767 $14,679,767

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,679,767 $14,679,767 $14,679,767

Law Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

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hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,524,784 $31,524,784
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $34,279,734

$31,524,784 $31,524,784
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $34,279,734

$31,524,784 $31,524,784
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $34,279,734

235.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,030,503

$1,030,503

$1,030,503

235.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$50,449

$50,449

$50,449

235.3 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$4,286

$4,286

$4,286

235.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$1,080,254

$1,080,254

$1,080,254

235.5 Increase funds for six additional game warden positions. State General Funds

$577,118

$577,118

$577,118

235.6 Increase funds for removal of unattended vessels pursuant to passage of HB957 (2024 Session). State General Funds

$250,000

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235.1000 -Law Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,267,394 $34,267,394 $34,517,394

State General Funds

$34,267,394 $34,267,394 $34,517,394

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,022,344 $37,022,344 $37,272,344

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,305,955 $15,305,955
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $50,901,775

$15,305,955 $15,305,955
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $50,901,775

$15,305,955 $15,305,955
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791 $50,901,775

236.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$486,779

$486,779

$486,779

236.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,837)

($1,837)

($1,837)

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236.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$2,537

$2,537

$2,537

236.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$5,296

$5,296

$5,296

236.5 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

236.6 Increase funds for part-time staff pay adjustments to address recruitment and retention. State General Funds

$458,000

$458,000

236.7 Increase funds for travel expenses and per diem for members of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial Advisory Committee.

State General Funds

$5,000

$5,000

236.8 Increase funds for outdoor recreation. State General Funds

$3,000,000

236.1000 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,743,730 $16,206,730 $19,206,730

State General Funds

$15,743,730 $16,206,730 $19,206,730

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791

Sales and Services

$32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,339,550 $51,802,550 $54,802,550

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,666,636 $0
$7,666,636 $7,666,636

$7,666,636 $0
$7,666,636 $7,666,636

$7,666,636 $0
$7,666,636 $7,666,636

237.1 Increase funds for the Solid Waste Trust Fund to reflect FY2023 collections of Scrap Tire Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

Solid Waste Trust Funds

$200,250

$200,250

$200,250

237.1000 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,866,886

$7,866,886

$7,866,886

Solid Waste Trust Funds

$7,866,886

$7,866,886

$7,866,886

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,866,886

$7,866,886

$7,866,886

Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal

commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register

boats.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$23,691,579 $21,988,174
$1,703,405 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000

$23,691,579 $21,988,174
$1,703,405 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000

$23,691,579 $21,988,174
$1,703,405 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $62,160,268

$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $62,160,268

$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $62,160,268

238.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$705,262

$705,262

$705,262

238.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,621)

($1,621)

($1,621)

238.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$73,663

$73,663

$73,663

238.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$4,374

$4,374

$4,374

238.5 Increase funds for a training coordinator position in the Wildlife Resources Division to standardize division training. (S:YES; Utilize existing funds for a training coordinator position in the Wildlife Resources Division to standardize division training)

State General Funds

$152,995

$152,995

$0

238.6 Replace state general funds with federal funds for two program manager positions.

State General Funds

($118,157)

($118,157)

($118,157)

238.7 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies from consolidating hunting and fishing regulations.

State General Funds

($101,725)

($101,725)

($101,725)

238.8 Increase funds for the Wildlife Endowment Trust Fund to reflect FY2023 collections of Lifetime Sportsman's License revenues pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$73,395

$73,395

$73,395

238.9 Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($298,210) for fish hatchery renovations for the conservation and management of fisheries resources. (G:YES)(H and S:Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($100,000) for fish hatchery renovations for the conservation and management of fisheries resources)

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$0

$0

$0

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238.10 Utilize existing Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds ($259,307) to expand access to the Deer Management Assistance Program for the conservation and management of wildlife resources. (G:YES)(H:NO)(S:NO)

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$0

$0

$0

238.11 Increase funds for personnel related to fish hatcheries for the conservation and management of fisheries resources.

State General Funds

$198,210

$198,210

238.12 Increase funds to expand access to the Deer Management Assistance Program for conservation and management of wildlife resources. (S:Increase funds to expand access to the Deer Management Assistance Program for conservation and management of wildlife resources and for processing of venison donations)

State General Funds

$259,307

$259,307

238.13 Increase funds for processing of venison donations. (S:YES; Reflect funding in Deer Management Assistance Program)

State General Funds

$500,000

$0

238.1000 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal

commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register

boats.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,479,765 $25,437,282 $24,784,287

State General Funds

$22,702,965 $23,660,482 $23,007,487

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$1,776,800

$1,776,800

$1,776,800

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,488,403

$8,488,403

$8,488,403

Intergovernmental Transfers

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

Royalties and Rents

$8,000

$8,000

$8,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$8,000

$8,000

$8,000

Sales and Services

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,948,454 $63,905,971 $63,252,976

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Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168

$19,728,168 $19,728,168 $19,728,168

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$21,237,986 $21,237,986 $21,237,986

$21,303,363 $21,303,363 $21,303,363

$21,303,363 $21,303,363 $21,303,363

Board Administration (SBPP) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,352,443 $2,352,443 $2,352,443

$2,352,443 $2,352,443 $2,352,443

$2,352,443 $2,352,443 $2,352,443

239.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$51,714

$51,714

$51,714

239.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$550

$550

$550

239.3 Increase funds for training software. State General Funds

$3,150

$3,150

$3,150

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239.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$10,058

$10,058

239.1000 -Board Administration (SBPP)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,407,857

State General Funds

$2,407,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,407,857

Appropriation (HB 916)

$2,417,915 $2,417,915 $2,417,915

$2,417,915 $2,417,915 $2,417,915

Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the

community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact release

matters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process

by reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific criteria.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,793,391 $16,793,391 $16,793,391

$16,793,391 $16,793,391 $16,793,391

$16,793,391 $16,793,391 $16,793,391

240.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$530,859

$530,859

$530,859

240.2 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$203,497

$203,497

$203,497

240.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$13,418

$13,418

$13,418

240.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,160

$1,160

$1,160

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240.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$201,137

$256,456

$256,456

240.6 Increase funds for one Georgia Crime Information Center terminal operator position.

State General Funds

$58,323

$58,323

$58,323

240.7 Increase funds for three criminal investigator positions and one hearing examiner position.

State General Funds

$425,865

$425,865

$425,865

240.1000 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the

community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact release

matters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process

by reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific criteria.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,227,650 $18,282,969 $18,282,969

State General Funds

$18,227,650 $18,282,969 $18,282,969

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,227,650 $18,282,969 $18,282,969

Victim Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement, conduct outreach

and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to the

state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$582,334 $582,334 $582,334

$582,334 $582,334 $582,334

$582,334 $582,334 $582,334

241.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$20,145

$20,145

$20,145

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241.1000 -Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement, conduct outreach

and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to the

state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$602,479

$602,479

$602,479

State General Funds

$602,479

$602,479

$602,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$602,479

$602,479

$602,479

Section 36: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

Section Total - Final

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$0 $0 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$0 $0 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$0 $0 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000

242.1000 -Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000

Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia

Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

243.1 Recognize an increase in rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses (Total Funds: $10,526,820). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$79,065,339 $79,065,339

$79,065,339 $79,065,339

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$33,340,000 $33,340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$79,065,339 $79,065,339
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,500,000 $31,500,000
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $112,576,101

$31,500,000 $31,500,000
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $112,576,101

$31,500,000 $31,500,000
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $112,576,101

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$82,759,866 $82,759,866
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $116,270,628

$83,551,841 $83,551,841
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $117,062,603

$82,678,193 $82,678,193
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $116,188,955

Public Defender Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate,

Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services

$9,151,686 $9,151,686
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000

$9,151,686 $9,151,686
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000

$9,151,686 $9,151,686
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,500,000 $10,996,686

$1,500,000 $10,996,686

$1,500,000 $10,996,686

244.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$257,958

$257,958

$257,958

244.2 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$210,928

$210,928

$210,928

244.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$13,619

$13,619

$13,619

244.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$80,455

$0

$0

244.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the consolidation of positions. State General Funds

($194,350)

($194,350)

($194,350)

244.1000 -Public Defender Council

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate,

Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,520,296

$9,439,841

$9,439,841

State General Funds

$9,520,296

$9,439,841

$9,439,841

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

Interest and Investment Income

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Sales and Services

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,365,296 $11,284,841 $11,284,841

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Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit

public defender has a conflict of interest.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,913,653 $69,913,653
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $101,579,415

$69,913,653 $69,913,653
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $101,579,415

$69,913,653 $69,913,653
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $101,579,415

245.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,794,791

$1,794,791

$1,794,791

245.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($30,576)

($30,576)

($30,576)

245.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$948

$948

$948

245.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$12,163

$12,163

$12,163

245.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$512,899

$0

$0

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245.6 Increase funds for the equalization of Circuit Public Defender salaries to District Attorney salaries per O.C.G.A. 17-12-25.1. et seq. (S:NO; Funding for this request was included in FY2023 and FY2024 budgets, additional funds to equalize these positions is already reflected in this budget)

State General Funds

$670,449

$670,449

$0

245.7 Increase funds for personnel to annualize three assistant public defender positions in Atlantic, Coweta, and Dougherty Judicial Circuits.

State General Funds

$365,243

$365,243

$365,243

245.8 Increase funds for three additional assistant public defender positions for new judgeships in Douglas, Houston, and Tifton Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2025.

State General Funds

$211,169

$211,169

245.9 Increase funds for seven attorney positions at the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. State General Funds

$431,795

$431,795

245.10 Increase funds for Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit contract. State General Funds

$204,936

$409,872

245.11 Increase funds for the creation of an Alternate Defender Office in Brunswick to address high conflict case demand.

State General Funds

$408,135

$0

245.12 Increase funds for rent for alternate public defender regional offices. State General Funds

$129,294

$129,294

245.13 Collaborate with the Prosecuting Attorneys to establish and maintain a unified pay scale between assistant district attorneys and public defenders and report findings to House and Senate Appropriations Committee by July 1, 2024. (H:YES)(S:NO; The State Commission on Compensation, per O.C.G.A. 45-7-90 et seq., shall convene, research and provide recommendations on salary plans for the job titles of assistant district attorneys and assistant public defenders. The Commission shall report final recommendations by September 1, 2024)

State General Funds

$0

$0

245.1000 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

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circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit

public defender has a conflict of interest.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$73,239,570 $74,112,000 $73,238,352

State General Funds

$73,239,570 $74,112,000 $73,238,352

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$165,762

$165,762

$165,762

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$165,762

$165,762

$165,762

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$104,905,332 $105,777,762 $104,904,114

Section 38: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Trauma Care Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Continuation

$400,005,720 $400,005,720

$369,189,762 $369,189,762

$13,813,679 $13,813,679

$1,913,773

$1,913,773

$15,088,506 $15,088,506

$392,631,491 $392,631,491

$348,355,780 $348,355,780

$16,862,765 $16,862,765

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,126,552

$3,126,552

$20,341,394 $20,341,394

$20,341,394 $20,341,394

$8,280,836

$8,280,836

$370,000

$370,000

$370,000

$370,000

$6,549,702

$6,549,702

$6,549,702

$6,549,702

$1,361,134

$1,361,134

$1,361,134

$1,361,134

$2,495,983

$2,495,983

$400,005,720 $369,189,762 $13,813,679
$1,913,773 $15,088,506 $392,631,491 $348,355,780 $16,862,765
$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702 $6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,495,983 $2,495,983 $803,414,030

$2,495,983 $2,495,983 $803,414,030

$2,495,983 $2,495,983 $803,414,030

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Trauma Care Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$422,466,076 $390,525,621 $13,864,327
$1,848,188 $16,227,940 $392,631,491 $348,355,780 $16,862,765
$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702 $6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $825,874,386

$428,923,900 $396,983,445 $13,864,327
$1,848,188 $16,227,940 $392,631,491 $348,355,780 $16,862,765
$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702 $6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $832,332,210

$436,082,075 $404,141,620 $13,864,327
$1,848,188 $16,227,940 $392,631,491 $348,355,780 $16,862,765
$3,945,000 $3,126,552 $20,341,394 $20,341,394 $8,280,836
$370,000 $370,000 $6,549,702 $6,549,702 $1,361,134 $1,361,134 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $2,495,983 $839,490,385

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,945,574 $16,071,276
$6,874,298 $31,798,036 $11,224,903
$231,739 $20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $55,438,610

$22,945,574 $16,071,276
$6,874,298 $31,798,036 $11,224,903
$231,739 $20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $55,438,610

$22,945,574 $16,071,276
$6,874,298 $31,798,036 $11,224,903
$231,739 $20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $55,438,610

246.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Public Funds:

$87,535 $22,276 $109,811

$87,535 $22,276 $109,811

$87,535 $22,276 $109,811

246.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$10,448

$10,448

$10,448

246.3 Increase funds to expand the visiting hematologist program. State General Funds

$908,522

$908,522

246.4 Increase funds for outreach and breast cancer screening services. State General Funds

$796,000

$796,000

246.1000 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,065,833 $16,169,259
$6,896,574 $31,798,036 $11,224,903
$231,739 $20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $55,558,869

$24,770,355 $17,873,781
$6,896,574 $31,798,036 $11,224,903
$231,739 $20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $57,263,391

$24,770,355 $17,873,781
$6,896,574 $31,798,036 $11,224,903
$231,739 $20,341,394 $20,341,394
$285,000 $285,000 $285,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $57,263,391

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,689,810 $0
$6,689,810 $945,342 $945,342
$7,635,152

$6,689,810 $0
$6,689,810 $945,342 $945,342
$7,635,152

$6,689,810 $0
$6,689,810 $945,342 $945,342
$7,635,152

247.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$24,601

$24,601

$24,601

247.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,446

$1,446

$1,446

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247.1000 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,715,857

$6,715,857

$6,715,857

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,715,857

$6,715,857

$6,715,857

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$945,342

$945,342

$945,342

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$945,342

$945,342

$945,342

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,661,199

$7,661,199

$7,661,199

Departmental Administration (DPH)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,263,628 $29,131,833
$131,795 $4,664,750
$73,625 $3,945,000
$646,125 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $35,678,378

$29,263,628 $29,131,833
$131,795 $4,664,750
$73,625 $3,945,000
$646,125 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $35,678,378

$29,263,628 $29,131,833
$131,795 $4,664,750
$73,625 $3,945,000
$646,125 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $35,678,378

248.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$924,578

$924,578

$924,578

248.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$38,883

$38,883

$38,883

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248.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$52,571

$52,571

$52,571

248.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$479,724

$479,724

$479,724

248.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,046,670

$1,046,670

$1,046,670

248.6 Reduce funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

($6,295)

($6,295)

($6,295)

248.7 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

State General Funds

$80,873

$80,873

$80,873

248.8 Increase funds for personnel to restore funding for the Clayton County district health director position.

State General Funds

$323,768

$323,768

$323,768

248.1000 -Departmental Administration (DPH)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,204,400 $32,204,400 $32,204,400

State General Funds

$32,072,605 $32,072,605 $32,072,605

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,664,750

$4,664,750

$4,664,750

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$73,625

$73,625

$73,625

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$646,125

$646,125

$646,125

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

State Funds Transfers

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,650,000 $38,619,150

$1,650,000 $38,619,150

$1,650,000 $38,619,150

Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,459,048 $7,459,048 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $40,108,117

$7,459,048 $7,459,048 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $40,108,117

$7,459,048 $7,459,048 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $40,108,117

249.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$176,543

$176,543

$176,543

249.2 Reduce funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

($150)

($150)

($150)

249.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$9,875

$9,875

$9,875

249.4 Increase funds for personnel, rent, and operations costs for a multi-agency receipt, stage, and storage warehouse facility for emergency preparedness.

State General Funds

$1,741,434

$1,741,434

$1,741,434

249.1000 -Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,386,750 $9,386,750 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $42,035,819

$9,386,750 $9,386,750 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $42,035,819

$9,386,750 $9,386,750 $32,213,086 $31,589,137
$623,949 $435,983 $435,983 $435,983 $42,035,819

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,326,337 $7,208,561
$117,776 $9,259,338 $9,259,338 $16,585,675

$7,326,337 $7,208,561
$117,776 $9,259,338 $9,259,338 $16,585,675

$7,326,337 $7,208,561
$117,776 $9,259,338 $9,259,338 $16,585,675

250.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Public Funds:

$100,003 $2,325
$102,328

$100,003 $2,325
$102,328

$100,003 $2,325
$102,328

250.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$824

$824

$824

250.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$36,257

$36,257

$36,257

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250.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

State General Funds

$1,684

$1,684

$1,684

250.5 Increase funds for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances.

State General Funds

$765,528

$765,528

$765,528

250.6 Increase funds for the Georgia Poison Center. State General Funds

$358,931

$130,000

250.1000 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,232,958

$8,591,889

$8,362,958

State General Funds

$8,112,857

$8,471,788

$8,242,857

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$120,101

$120,101

$120,101

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

$9,259,338

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,492,296 $17,851,227 $17,622,296

Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,459,847 $2,459,847 $10,975,391 $10,975,391 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,084,940

$2,459,847 $2,459,847 $10,975,391 $10,975,391 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,084,940

$2,459,847 $2,459,847 $10,975,391 $10,975,391 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $18,084,940

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251.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$27,396

$27,396

$27,396

251.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$12,159

$12,159

$12,159

251.1000 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,499,402

$2,499,402

$2,499,402

State General Funds

$2,499,402

$2,499,402

$2,499,402

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,975,391 $10,975,391 $10,975,391

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$10,975,391 $10,975,391 $10,975,391

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,124,495 $18,124,495 $18,124,495

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,465,227 $27,465,227 $30,967,419 $21,843,843
$8,614,470 $509,106 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$58,517,646

$27,465,227 $27,465,227 $30,967,419 $21,843,843
$8,614,470 $509,106 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$58,517,646

$27,465,227 $27,465,227 $30,967,419 $21,843,843
$8,614,470 $509,106 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$58,517,646

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252.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$37,721

$37,721

$37,721

252.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$3,501

$3,501

$3,501

252.3 Utilize existing funds ($685,903) and increase funds to expand the pilot to provide home visiting in at-risk and underserved rural communities during pregnancy and early childhood to improve birth outcomes, reduce preterm deliveries, and decrease infant and maternal mortality (Total Funds: $1,000,000). (H and S:Utilize existing funds ($685,903) and increase funds to expand the pilot to provide home visiting in at-risk and underserved rural communities during pregnancy and early childhood to improve birth outcomes, reduce preterm deliveries, and decrease infant and maternal mortality (Total Funds: $1,752,000))

State General Funds

$314,097

$1,752,000

$1,066,097

252.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.89% to 66.04%.

State General Funds

($12,232)

($12,232)

($12,232)

252.5 Utilize existing funds ($118,939) for one epidemiologist position for surveillance and data analysis for the Low THC Oil Registry program. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

252.6 Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy providers in the Babies Can't Wait program.

State General Funds

$456,468

$912,936

252.1000 -Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,808,314 $29,702,685 $29,473,250

State General Funds

$27,808,314 $29,702,685 $29,473,250

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,967,419 $30,967,419 $30,967,419

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$21,843,843 $21,843,843 $21,843,843

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$8,614,470

$8,614,470

$8,614,470

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$509,106

$509,106

$509,106

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,000 $58,860,733

$85,000 $60,755,104

$85,000 $60,525,669

Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,496,541 $15,496,541 $216,117,023 $208,098,971
$7,392,607 $625,445
$231,613,564

$15,496,541 $15,496,541 $216,117,023 $208,098,971
$7,392,607 $625,445
$231,613,564

$15,496,541 $15,496,541 $216,117,023 $208,098,971
$7,392,607 $625,445
$231,613,564

253.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$90,425

$90,425

$90,425

253.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$13,916

$13,916

$13,916

253.3 Increase funds for newborn screening to include two additional disorders that have been approved by the Georgia Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.

State General Funds

$978,639

$978,639

$978,639

253.1000 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,579,521 $16,579,521 $16,579,521

State General Funds

$16,579,521 $16,579,521 $16,579,521

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$216,117,023 $216,117,023 $216,117,023

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$208,098,971 $208,098,971 $208,098,971

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$7,392,607

$7,392,607

$7,392,607

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$625,445

$625,445

$625,445

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$232,696,544 $232,696,544 $232,696,544

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Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,305,157 $45,305,157 $54,622,682 $54,622,682 $99,927,839

$45,305,157 $45,305,157 $54,622,682 $54,622,682 $99,927,839

$45,305,157 $45,305,157 $54,622,682 $54,622,682 $99,927,839

254.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$380,532

$380,532

$380,532

254.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$58,824

$58,824

$58,824

254.3 Increase funds for personnel for one congenital syphilis and HIV case manager position to link cases identified during pregnancy and delivery to testing and treatment resources.

State General Funds

$150,611

$150,611

$150,611

254.1000 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,895,124 $45,895,124 $45,895,124

State General Funds

$45,895,124 $45,895,124 $45,895,124

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,622,682 $54,622,682 $54,622,682

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$54,622,682 $54,622,682 $54,622,682

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,517,806 $100,517,806 $100,517,806

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,138,976 $9,138,976 $1,068,424
$667,890 $400,534 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $10,768,534

$9,138,976 $9,138,976 $1,068,424
$667,890 $400,534 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $10,768,534

$9,138,976 $9,138,976 $1,068,424
$667,890 $400,534 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $10,768,534

255.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$173,512

$173,512

$173,512

255.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$8,870

$8,870

$8,870

255.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for lead inspection start-up costs and testing machines.

State General Funds

($235,074)

($235,074)

($235,074)

255.1000 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,086,284

$9,086,284

$9,086,284

State General Funds

$9,086,284

$9,086,284

$9,086,284

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,068,424

$1,068,424

$1,068,424

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$667,890

$667,890

$667,890

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$400,534

$400,534

$400,534

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

Sales and Services

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,715,842 $10,715,842 $10,715,842

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Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$197,519,328 $197,519,328
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $199,319,328

$197,519,328 $197,519,328
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $199,319,328

$197,519,328 $197,519,328
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $199,319,328

256.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$12,874,359 $12,874,359

$12,874,359

256.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$287,409

$287,409

$287,409

256.3 Reduce funds for telehealth equipment. State General Funds

($354,383)

($354,383)

($354,383)

256.1000 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$210,326,713 $210,326,713 $210,326,713

State General Funds

$210,326,713 $210,326,713 $210,326,713

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$212,126,713 $212,126,713 $212,126,713

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,877,699 $4,877,699
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $5,677,699

$4,877,699 $4,877,699
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $5,677,699

$4,877,699 $4,877,699
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $5,677,699

257.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$129,979

$129,979

$129,979

257.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$198

$198

$198

257.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$71,023

$71,023

$71,023

257.1000 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,078,899

$5,078,899

$5,078,899

State General Funds

$5,078,899

$5,078,899

$5,078,899

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Sales and Services

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,878,899

$5,878,899

$5,878,899

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$1,913,773 $0

$1,913,773 $0

$1,913,773 $0

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Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,913,773 $1,913,773

$1,913,773 $1,913,773

$1,913,773 $1,913,773

258.1 Reduce funds to reflect FY2023 collections of fines relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-21-150.

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

($65,585)

($65,585)

($65,585)

258.1000 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,848,188

$1,848,188

$1,848,188

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,848,188

$1,848,188

$1,848,188

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,848,188

$1,848,188

$1,848,188

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,144,775 $7,056,269
$15,088,506 $22,144,775

$22,144,775 $7,056,269
$15,088,506 $22,144,775

$22,144,775 $7,056,269
$15,088,506 $22,144,775

259.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$21,556

$21,556

$21,556

259.2 Increase funds for Trauma Care Network Trust Funds to reflect FY2023 Super Speeder Collections pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

Trauma Care Trust Funds

$1,139,434

$1,139,434

$1,139,434

259.3 Increase funds to reflect FY2023 drivers license reinstatement fee collections.

State General Funds

$432,068

$432,068

$432,068

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259.4 Increase funds to initiate a multi-year plan to stabilize the trauma network. (S:Increase funds to initiate a multi-year plan to stabilize the trauma network and recognize return on investment of $22.60 per dollar invested)

State General Funds

$2,500,000

$6,000,000

259.5 Increase funds pursuant to passage of SB515 (2024 Session). State General Funds

$4,116,541

259.1000 -Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,737,833 $26,237,833 $33,854,374

State General Funds

$7,509,893 $10,009,893 $17,626,434

Trauma Care Trust Funds

$16,227,940 $16,227,940 $16,227,940

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,737,833 $26,237,833 $33,854,374

Section 39: Public Safety, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$227,396,499 $227,396,499

$227,396,499 $227,396,499

$34,695,566 $34,695,566

$34,695,566 $34,695,566

$24,143,879 $24,143,879

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$21,224,289 $21,224,289

$21,224,289 $21,224,289

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$286,756,730 $286,756,730

$227,396,499 $227,396,499 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $286,756,730

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$254,170,165 $254,170,165 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $1,728,369 $1,728,369 $1,207,583 $520,786 $314,737,979

$255,470,175 $255,470,175 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $1,728,369 $1,728,369 $1,207,583 $520,786 $316,037,989

$255,832,113 $255,832,113 $34,695,566 $34,695,566 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $1,728,369 $1,728,369 $1,207,583 $520,786 $316,399,927

Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,743,331 $4,743,331 $4,743,331

$4,743,331 $4,743,331 $4,743,331

$4,743,331 $4,743,331 $4,743,331

260.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$101,458

$101,458

$101,458

260.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$37,781

$37,781

$37,781

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260.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$18,265

$18,265

$18,265

260.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$256

$256

$256

260.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$85,483

$85,483

$85,483

260.6 Increase funds to provide aviation pilot in-grade promotions. State General Funds

$36,885

$39,668

$39,668

260.7 Increase funds for aircraft fuel for local assistance requests. State General Funds

$95,271

$95,271

260.1000 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,023,459

$5,121,513

$5,121,513

State General Funds

$5,023,459

$5,121,513

$5,121,513

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,023,459

$5,121,513

$5,121,513

Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$1,207,583 $1,207,583 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

$1,207,583 $1,207,583 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

$1,207,583 $1,207,583 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

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4083

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,405,077 $9,612,660

$8,405,077 $9,612,660

$8,405,077 $9,612,660

261.1 Replace $1,207,583 in state general funds with GBA rental payments.
State General Funds State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,207,583) $1,207,583
$0

($1,207,583) $1,207,583
$0

($1,207,583) $1,207,583
$0

261.1000 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $1,207,583 $1,207,583 $1,207,583 $9,612,660

$8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $1,207,583 $1,207,583 $1,207,583 $9,612,660

$8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $1,207,583 $1,207,583 $1,207,583 $9,612,660

Departmental Administration (DPS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,877,495 $9,877,495
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,881,005

$9,877,495 $9,877,495
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,881,005

$9,877,495 $9,877,495
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,881,005

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262.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$308,414

$308,414

$308,414

262.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$60,583

$60,583

$60,583

262.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$53,098

$53,098

$53,098

262.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$927

$927

$927

262.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$20,114

$20,114

$20,114

262.6 Increase funds for one additional information technology Help Desk position. State General Funds

$80,097

$80,097

$80,097

262.7 Increase funds to offset crash report costs. State General Funds

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

262.8 Transfer funds from the Field Offices and Services ($33,902), Motor Carrier Compliance ($19,032), and Office of Public Safety Officer Support ($3,015) programs to the Departmental Administration (DPS) program for agency copier and associated expenses.

State General Funds

$55,949

$55,949

$55,949

262.1000 -Departmental Administration (DPS)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,581,677 $10,581,677 $10,581,677

State General Funds

$10,581,677 $10,581,677 $10,581,677

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,510 $10,585,187

$3,510 $10,585,187

$3,510 $10,585,187

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$151,709,975 $151,709,975
$2,494,501 $2,494,501
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $155,254,162

$151,709,975 $151,709,975
$2,494,501 $2,494,501
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $155,254,162

$151,709,975 $151,709,975
$2,494,501 $2,494,501
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $155,254,162

263.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$4,275,670

$4,275,670

$4,275,670

263.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,076,819

$1,076,819

$1,076,819

263.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$521,219

$521,219

$521,219

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263.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$11,035

$11,035

$11,035

263.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$3,937,253

$3,937,253

$3,937,253

263.6 Increase funds for personnel to reflect previously vacant law enforcement officer positions.

State General Funds

$452,558

$453,600

$453,600

263.7 Increase funds to implement dispatcher career path promotions. State General Funds

$1,132,501

$1,132,501

$1,132,501

263.8 Increase funds for aircraft fuel for local assistance requests. (H and S:NO; Transfer funds for aircraft fuel for local assistance requests from the Field Offices and Services program to the Aviation program)

State General Funds

$95,271

$0

$0

263.9 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Buckhead Post. State General Funds

($1,200,000) ($1,250,000) ($1,250,000)

263.10 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for equipment and furnishings for the Jekyll Island Post.

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

263.11 Transfer funds from the Department of Public Safety to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for two watchdesk analyst positions.

State General Funds

($167,352)

($167,352)

($167,352)

263.12 Transfer funds from the Field Offices and Services program to the Departmental Administration (DPS) program for agency copier and associated expenses.

State General Funds

($33,902)

($33,902)

($33,902)

263.13 Reduce funds for one-time funding for the Regional K-9 Taskforce to reflect the purchase of 20 K-9s in the FY2024 budget (HB19, 2023 Session).

State General Funds

($257,500)

($257,500)

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263.1000 -Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$161,661,047 $161,259,318 $161,259,318

State General Funds

$161,661,047 $161,259,318 $161,259,318

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,494,501

$2,494,501

$2,494,501

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,494,501

$2,494,501

$2,494,501

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$673,900

$673,900

$673,900

Sales and Services

$53,900

$53,900

$53,900

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$53,900

$53,900

$53,900

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$375,786

$375,786

$375,786

State Funds Transfers

$375,786

$375,786

$375,786

Agency to Agency Contracts

$375,786

$375,786

$375,786

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$165,205,234 $164,803,505 $164,803,505

Law Enforcement Training

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the training of State Troopers through Georgia State Patrol trooper schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,621,336 $7,621,336 $7,621,336

$7,621,336 $7,621,336 $7,621,336

$7,621,336 $7,621,336 $7,621,336

264.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$94,846

$94,846

$94,846

264.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$53,654

$53,654

$53,654

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264.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$159,370

$159,370

$159,370

264.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$584

$584

$584

264.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$286,620

$286,620

$286,620

264.6 Increase funds for an additional 35 trooper school graduates. State General Funds

$1,569,971

$1,569,971

$1,569,971

264.1000 -Law Enforcement Training

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the training of State Troopers through Georgia State Patrol trooper schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,786,381

$9,786,381

$9,786,381

State General Funds

$9,786,381

$9,786,381

$9,786,381

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,786,381

$9,786,381

$9,786,381

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$18,763,296 $18,763,296 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804

$18,763,296 $18,763,296 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804

$18,763,296 $18,763,296 $11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,761,804 $41,244,767

$10,761,804 $41,244,767

$10,761,804 $41,244,767

265.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$351,531

$351,531

$351,531

265.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$218,666

$218,666

$218,666

265.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$89,298

$89,298

$89,298

265.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$2,450

$2,450

$2,450

265.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$1,196,764

$1,196,764

$1,196,764

265.6 Increase funds for ongoing maintenance of the weigh-in-motion monitoring system.

State General Funds

$2,594,200

$2,594,200

$2,594,200

265.7 Transfer funds from the Motor Carrier Compliance program to the Departmental Administration (DPS) program for agency copier and associated expenses.

State General Funds

($19,032)

($19,032)

($19,032)

265.1000 -Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,197,173 $23,197,173 $23,197,173

State General Funds

$23,197,173 $23,197,173 $23,197,173

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,348,744 $11,348,744 $11,348,744

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $45,678,644

$11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $45,678,644

$11,348,744 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $45,678,644

Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,512,332 $1,512,332 $1,512,332

$1,512,332 $1,512,332 $1,512,332

$1,512,332 $1,512,332 $1,512,332

266.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$53,268

$53,268

$53,268

266.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$8,664

$8,664

$8,664

266.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$208

$208

$208

266.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$40,227

$40,227

$40,227

266.5 Increase funds for one additional Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS). State General Funds

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

266.6 Increase funds for additional training for volunteer peer support workers. State General Funds

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

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266.7 Increase funds for two additional social workers and two additional peer support workers.

State General Funds

$432,329

$432,329

$432,329

266.8 Transfer funds from the Office of Public Safety Officer Support program to the Departmental Administration (DPS) program for agency copier and associated expenses.

State General Funds

($3,015)

($3,015)

($3,015)

266.1000 -Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,104,013

$2,104,013

$2,104,013

State General Funds

$2,104,013

$2,104,013

$2,104,013

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,104,013

$2,104,013

$2,104,013

Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training

including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,588,873 $1,588,873 $1,588,873

$1,588,873 $1,588,873 $1,588,873

$1,588,873 $1,588,873 $1,588,873

267.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$42,501

$42,501

$42,501

267.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,492

$1,492

$1,492

267.3 Increase funds for one additional safety and compliance specialist and associated travel for the creation of a new testing region. (H and S:Increase funds for two additional safety and compliance specialists and associated travel for the creation of new testing regions)

State General Funds

$113,784

$227,568

$227,568

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267.4 Reduce funds for operations efficiencies. State General Funds

($7,400)

($7,400)

($7,400)

267.1000 -Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training

including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,739,250

$1,853,034

$1,853,034

State General Funds

$1,739,250

$1,853,034

$1,853,034

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,739,250

$1,853,034

$1,853,034

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level

for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met.

Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these

individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,523,783 $5,523,783 $5,523,783

$5,523,783 $5,523,783 $5,523,783

$5,523,783 $5,523,783 $5,523,783

268.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$161,953

$161,953

$161,953

268.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$28,717

$28,717

$28,717

268.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

($2,310)

($2,310)

($2,310)

268.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$80,455

$135,767

$135,767

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268.5 Increase funds for the Georgia POST Resiliency Program previously funded through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Law Enforcement Training Grant. (H and S:NO; Reduce funds and move resiliency training program to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center)

State General Funds

$647,000

$0

$0

268.6 Increase funds for one curriculum auditor. State General Funds

$118,891

$118,891

$118,891

268.7 Increase funds for one Investigations Division deputy director. State General Funds

$127,028

$127,028

$127,028

268.8 Increase funds for system maintenance support for an online gang and human trafficking training system.

State General Funds

$20,000

$0

$0

268.9 Increase funds for the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police sponsored training ($80,972) and the Sheriffs' Training Academy ($119,028). (S:NO; Maintain traditional inclusion of funding in the amended FY2025 budget as actual program participant counts become known)

State General Funds

$200,000

$0

268.10 Increase funds to provide a $2,000 salary adjustment for law enforcement officers not included in HB19 (2023 Session) to reduce turnover and increase retention.

State General Funds

$90,420

$90,420

268.11 Utilize existing funds for personnel for targeted recruitment and retention of staff. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

268.1000 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level

for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met.

Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these

individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,705,517

$6,384,249

$6,184,249

State General Funds

$6,705,517

$6,384,249

$6,184,249

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,705,517

$6,384,249

$6,184,249

4094

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Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,250,180 $21,250,180
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,732,112

$21,250,180 $21,250,180
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,732,112

$21,250,180 $21,250,180
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,732,112

269.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$634,306

$634,306

$634,306

269.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$34,334

$63,165

$63,165

269.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$45,092

$45,092

$45,092

269.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,728

$1,728

$1,728

269.5 Increase funds for one mechanic position, one curriculum specialist position, and instructor development.

State General Funds

$313,194

$321,112

$321,112

269.6 Increase funds for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$28,831

$28,831

$28,831

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269.7 Increase funds for rent at the Pickens Academy location. State General Funds

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

269.8 Increase funds for a board approved director raise. State General Funds

$20,030

$20,030

$20,030

269.9 Increase funds for additional staff and operational needs to increase Basic Law Enforcement training hours.

State General Funds

$6,144,225

$6,262,417

$6,262,417

269.10 Transfer funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to the Department of Public Safety Training Center for School Resource Officer and De-escalation training.

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

269.11 Increase funds for pest control and fire emergency monitoring system for campus.

State General Funds

$28,474

$28,474

$28,474

269.12 Reduce funds for a vacant instructor position. State General Funds

($62,502)

($62,502)

($62,502)

269.13 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$764,320

$764,320

269.14 Increase funds for annual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for dispatchers. State General Funds

$291,908

$291,908

269.15 Increase funds for three positions and travel costs to provide resiliency training state-wide to law enforcement, firefighters, and 911 dispatchers.

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

269.16 Increase funds for personnel and operations for the Volunteer Firefighter program. State General Funds

$561,938

269.17 Study and report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and House and Senate Appropriations Committees on the efficiencies of a statewide training management and compliance solution system. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

4096

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269.1000 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,702,892 $31,514,061 $32,075,999

State General Funds

$29,702,892 $31,514,061 $32,075,999

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,420,753

$3,420,753

$3,420,753

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

Sales and Services

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,184,824 $35,995,993 $36,557,931

Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$677,637 $677,637 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,121,691

$677,637 $677,637 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,121,691

$677,637 $677,637 $19,791,142 $19,791,142 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $21,121,691

270.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$18,651

$18,651

$18,651

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270.2 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$16,297

$16,297

$16,297

270.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$21,806

$21,806

$21,806

270.4 Utilize existing funds ($65,092) and increase funds for personnel for one community engagement coordinator and associated travel (Total Funds: $69,584).

State General Funds

$4,492

$4,492

$4,492

270.1000 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$738,883

$738,883

$738,883

State General Funds

$738,883

$738,883

$738,883

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,791,142 $19,791,142 $19,791,142

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,791,142 $19,791,142 $19,791,142

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

Sales and Services

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

State Funds Transfers

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,182,937 $21,182,937 $21,182,937

Highway Safety, Office of: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education grant scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy

driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,920,678 $2,920,678 $2,920,678

$2,920,678 $2,920,678 $2,920,678

$2,920,678 $2,920,678 $2,920,678

4098

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271.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$9,195

$9,195

$9,195

271.1000 -Highway Safety, Office of: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education grant scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy

driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,929,873

$2,929,873

$2,929,873

State General Funds

$2,929,873

$2,929,873

$2,929,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,929,873

$2,929,873

$2,929,873

Section 40: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$11,872,624 $11,872,624

$11,872,624 $11,872,624

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$13,103,724 $13,103,724

$11,872,624 $11,872,624
$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $13,103,724

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$12,778,244 $12,778,244
$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $14,009,344

$12,819,894 $12,819,894
$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $14,050,994

$12,872,905 $12,872,905
$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $14,104,005

Commission Administration (PSC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,949,732 $1,949,732 $1,949,732

$1,949,732 $1,949,732 $1,949,732

$1,949,732 $1,949,732 $1,949,732

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272.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$52,928

$52,928

$52,928

272.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$14,010

$14,010

$14,010

272.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$19,652

$19,652

$19,652

272.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$5,309

$5,309

$5,309

272.5 Transfer funds from the Commission Administration (PSC) program to the Facility Protection program to align budget with expenditures.

State General Funds

($47,840)

($47,840)

($47,840)

272.1000 -Commission Administration (PSC)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,993,791

$1,993,791

$1,993,791

State General Funds

$1,993,791

$1,993,791

$1,993,791

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,993,791

$1,993,791

$1,993,791

Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,202 $1,551,202 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,782,302

$1,551,202 $1,551,202 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,782,302

$1,551,202 $1,551,202 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,782,302

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273.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$50,734

$50,734

$50,734

273.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$11,632

$11,632

$11,632

273.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$19,187

$19,187

$19,187

273.4 Utilize existing funds ($63,726), transfer funds from the Commission Administration (PSC) program to the Facility Protection program ($47,840), and increase funds for two additional investigators for the Call Before You Dig program (Total Funds: $191,952).

State General Funds

$128,226

$128,226

$128,226

273.5 Increase funds for state share of one additional Pipeline Safety inspector position. (S:Increase funds for state share of two additional Pipeline Safety inspector positions)

State General Funds

$53,011

$53,011

$106,022

273.1000 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,813,992

$1,813,992

$1,867,003

State General Funds

$1,813,992

$1,813,992

$1,867,003

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,045,092

$3,045,092

$3,098,103

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

4101

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,371,690 $8,371,690 $8,371,690

$8,371,690 $8,371,690 $8,371,690

$8,371,690 $8,371,690 $8,371,690

274.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$242,975

$242,975

$242,975

274.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$72,400

$72,400

$72,400

274.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$251,267

$251,267

$251,267

274.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$30,823

$30,823

$30,823

274.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,306

$1,306

$1,306

274.6 Increase funds for audit of Universal Access Fund contributors. State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

274.7 Increase funds for per diem rate increase. State General Funds

$16,650

$16,650

274.1000 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,970,461

$9,012,111

$9,012,111

State General Funds

$8,970,461

$9,012,111

$9,012,111

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,970,461

$9,012,111

$9,012,111

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Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919

$3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919

$1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656

$1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656

$4,488,841,450 $4,488,841,450

$1,195,211,688 $1,195,211,688

$978,203,695 $978,203,695

$217,007,993 $217,007,993

$498,465,608 $498,465,608

$498,465,608 $498,465,608

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

$2,795,126,411 $2,795,126,411

$692,038

$692,038

$400,330,488 $400,330,488

$2,394,103,885 $2,394,103,885

$9,514,608,025 $9,514,608,025

$3,184,870,919 $3,184,870,919 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688
$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743 $2,795,126,411 $692,038 $400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,514,608,025

Section Total - Final
$3,382,074,434 $3,382,074,434 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688
$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743

$3,384,911,871 $3,384,911,871 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688
$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743

$3,383,771,160 $3,383,771,160 $1,840,895,656 $1,840,895,656 $4,488,841,450 $1,195,211,688
$978,203,695 $217,007,993 $498,465,608 $498,465,608
$37,743 $37,743

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Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,795,126,411 $692,038
$400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,711,811,540

$2,795,126,411 $692,038
$400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,714,648,977

$2,795,126,411 $692,038
$400,330,488 $2,394,103,885 $9,713,508,266

Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,340,515 $53,340,515 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $120,102,625

$53,340,515 $53,340,515 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $120,102,625

$53,340,515 $53,340,515 $38,250,210 $38,250,210 $28,511,900 $20,005,000 $20,005,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,506,900 $5,506,900 $120,102,625

275.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$617,446

$617,446

$617,446

275.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$138,527

$138,527

$138,527

275.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$316,720

$316,720

$316,720

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275.1000 -Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,413,208 $54,413,208 $54,413,208

State General Funds

$54,413,208 $54,413,208 $54,413,208

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$38,250,210 $38,250,210 $38,250,210

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$38,250,210 $38,250,210 $38,250,210

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$28,511,900 $28,511,900 $28,511,900

Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,005,000 $20,005,000 $20,005,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$20,005,000 $20,005,000 $20,005,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Sales and Services

$5,506,900

$5,506,900

$5,506,900

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,506,900

$5,506,900

$5,506,900

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,175,318 $121,175,318 $121,175,318

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

$0 $0 $605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

$0 $0 $605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

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276.1000 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

$605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

$605,000 $605,000 $6,642,766 $155,000 $155,000 $6,487,766 $6,487,766 $7,247,766

Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,552,824 $49,552,824 $12,361,094 $12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $84,621,625

$49,552,824 $49,552,824 $12,361,094 $12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $84,621,625

$49,552,824 $49,552,824 $12,361,094 $12,361,094 $22,707,707
$8,842,000 $8,842,000
$250,000 $250,000 $13,615,707 $13,615,707 $84,621,625

277.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,078,332

$1,078,332

$1,078,332

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277.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$177,971

$177,971

$177,971

277.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$900

$900

$469,029

277.1000 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,810,027 $50,810,027 $51,278,156

State General Funds

$50,810,027 $50,810,027 $51,278,156

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,361,094 $12,361,094 $12,361,094

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,361,094 $12,361,094 $12,361,094

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,707,707 $22,707,707 $22,707,707

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,842,000

$8,842,000

$8,842,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$8,842,000

$8,842,000

$8,842,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Sales and Services

$13,615,707 $13,615,707 $13,615,707

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,615,707 $13,615,707 $13,615,707

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,878,828 $85,878,828 $86,346,957

Enterprise Innovation Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,647,809 $12,647,809
$9,500,000 $9,500,000 $6,000,000

$12,647,809 $12,647,809
$9,500,000 $9,500,000 $6,000,000

$12,647,809 $12,647,809
$9,500,000 $9,500,000 $6,000,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $28,147,809

$500,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $28,147,809

$500,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $28,147,809

278.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$229,541

$229,541

$229,541

278.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$74,117

$74,117

$74,117

278.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$54,131

$54,131

$54,131

278.1000 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,005,598 $13,005,598 $13,005,598

State General Funds

$13,005,598 $13,005,598 $13,005,598

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,000,000 $28,505,598

$4,000,000 $28,505,598

$4,000,000 $28,505,598

Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,079,636 $1,079,636
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000 $46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,876,624

$1,079,636 $1,079,636
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000 $46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,876,624

$1,079,636 $1,079,636
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000 $46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,876,624

279.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$25,363

$25,363

$25,363

279.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$2,907

$2,907

$2,907

279.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$10,388

279.1000 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,107,906 $1,107,906
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000 $46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,904,894

$1,107,906 $1,107,906
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000 $46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,904,894

$1,118,294 $1,118,294
$450,000 $450,000 $346,988
$75,988 $75,988 $46,000 $46,000 $225,000 $225,000 $1,915,282

Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,190,344 $3,190,344 $4,169,000 $4,169,000 $8,310,243 $5,831,000 $5,831,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,669,587

$3,190,344 $3,190,344 $4,169,000 $4,169,000 $8,310,243 $5,831,000 $5,831,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,669,587

$3,190,344 $3,190,344 $4,169,000 $4,169,000 $8,310,243 $5,831,000 $5,831,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,669,587

280.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$50,851

$50,851

$50,851

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280.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$8,182

$8,182

$8,182

280.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$1,047

$1,047

$23,549

280.1000 -Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,250,424

$3,250,424

$3,272,926

State General Funds

$3,250,424

$3,250,424

$3,272,926

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

$4,169,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,310,243

$8,310,243

$8,310,243

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

$5,831,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Sales and Services

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,729,667 $15,729,667 $15,752,169

Georgia Archives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds

$4,464,213 $4,464,213
$955,154 $180,373 $180,373

$4,464,213 $4,464,213
$955,154 $180,373 $180,373

$4,464,213 $4,464,213
$955,154 $180,373 $180,373

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Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,743 $37,743 $737,038 $692,038 $45,000 $5,419,367

$37,743 $37,743 $737,038 $692,038 $45,000 $5,419,367

$37,743 $37,743 $737,038 $692,038 $45,000 $5,419,367

281.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$36,002

$36,002

$36,002

281.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$5,503

$5,503

$5,503

281.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$925

$925

$925

281.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$34,246

$34,246

$34,246

281.5 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$8,573

281.1000 -Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,540,889

$4,540,889

$4,549,462

State General Funds

$4,540,889

$4,540,889

$4,549,462

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$955,154

$955,154

$955,154

Intergovernmental Transfers

$180,373

$180,373

$180,373

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$180,373

$180,373

$180,373

Royalties and Rents

$37,743

$37,743

$37,743

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,743 $737,038 $692,038
$45,000 $5,496,043

$37,743 $737,038 $692,038
$45,000 $5,496,043

$37,743 $737,038 $692,038
$45,000 $5,504,616

Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,327,175 $2,327,175 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,550,643

$2,327,175 $2,327,175 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,550,643

$2,327,175 $2,327,175 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,550,643

282.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$73,107

$73,107

$73,107

282.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$10,618

$10,618

$10,618

282.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$20,613

$20,613

$21,529

282.1000 -Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,431,513 $2,431,513 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,654,981

$2,431,513 $2,431,513 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,654,981

$2,432,429 $2,432,429 $2,223,468
$463,565 $463,565 $1,759,903 $1,759,903 $4,655,897

Georgia Research Alliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization capacity in public and private universities in Georgia

to launch new companies and create jobs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,110,865 $5,110,865 $5,110,865

$5,110,865 $5,110,865 $5,110,865

$5,110,865 $5,110,865 $5,110,865

283.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$15,412

$15,412

$15,412

283.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$1,805

$1,805

$1,805

283.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$4,178

283.4 The Georgia Research Alliance shall explore and develop a plan that uses the previous success and a one-time infusion of state funding to establish a revolving loan fund ensuring continued operation of the Georgia Research Alliance in perpetuity and report to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget by September 1, 2024. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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283.1000-Georgia Research Alliance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization capacity in public and private universities in Georgia

to launch new companies and create jobs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,128,082

$5,128,082

$5,132,260

State General Funds

$5,128,082

$5,128,082

$5,132,260

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,128,082

$5,128,082

$5,132,260

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,037,113 $7,037,113 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $315,937,315 $18,145,776 $18,145,776 $289,192,204 $289,192,204 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $848,397,205

$7,037,113 $7,037,113 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $315,937,315 $18,145,776 $18,145,776 $289,192,204 $289,192,204 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $848,397,205

$7,037,113 $7,037,113 $525,422,777 $525,422,777 $315,937,315 $18,145,776 $18,145,776 $289,192,204 $289,192,204 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $848,397,205

284.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$89,607

$89,607

$89,607

284.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$6,364

$6,364

$6,364

284.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$16,954

$16,954

$16,954

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284.1000 -Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,150,038

$7,150,038

$7,150,038

State General Funds

$7,150,038

$7,150,038

$7,150,038

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$525,422,777 $525,422,777 $525,422,777

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$525,422,777 $525,422,777 $525,422,777

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$315,937,315 $315,937,315 $315,937,315

Intergovernmental Transfers

$18,145,776 $18,145,776 $18,145,776

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$18,145,776 $18,145,776 $18,145,776

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$289,192,204 $289,192,204 $289,192,204

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$289,192,204 $289,192,204 $289,192,204

Sales and Services

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$848,510,130 $848,510,130 $848,510,130

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,126,088 $1,126,088
$296,648 $296,648 $302,183 $146,000 $146,000 $121,183 $121,183
$35,000 $35,000 $1,724,919

$1,126,088 $1,126,088
$296,648 $296,648 $302,183 $146,000 $146,000 $121,183 $121,183
$35,000 $35,000 $1,724,919

$1,126,088 $1,126,088
$296,648 $296,648 $302,183 $146,000 $146,000 $121,183 $121,183
$35,000 $35,000 $1,724,919

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285.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$28,944

$28,944

$28,944

285.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$4,094

$4,094

$4,094

285.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$7,568

285.1000 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,159,126

$1,159,126

$1,166,694

State General Funds

$1,159,126

$1,159,126

$1,166,694

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$296,648

$296,648

$296,648

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$296,648

$296,648

$296,648

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$302,183

$302,183

$302,183

Intergovernmental Transfers

$146,000

$146,000

$146,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$146,000

$146,000

$146,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$121,183

$121,183

$121,183

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$121,183

$121,183

$121,183

Sales and Services

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,757,957

$1,757,957

$1,765,525

Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,723,494 $1,723,494 $1,700,000
$960,000

$1,723,494 $1,723,494 $1,700,000
$960,000

$1,723,494 $1,723,494 $1,700,000
$960,000

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University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$960,000 $90,000 $90,000
$650,000 $650,000 $3,423,494

$960,000 $90,000 $90,000
$650,000 $650,000 $3,423,494

$960,000 $90,000 $90,000
$650,000 $650,000 $3,423,494

286.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$42,473

$42,473

$42,473

286.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$6,562

$6,562

$6,562

286.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$10,371

286.1000 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,772,529

$1,772,529

$1,782,900

State General Funds

$1,772,529

$1,772,529

$1,782,900

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$960,000

$960,000

$960,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$960,000

$960,000

$960,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Sales and Services

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,472,529

$3,472,529

$3,482,900

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Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,525,290 $44,525,290 $44,525,290

$44,525,290 $44,525,290 $44,525,290

$44,525,290 $44,525,290 $44,525,290

287.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,311,566

$1,311,566

$1,311,566

287.2 Increase funds to expand the current partnership with Clark Atlanta University for prostate cancer research.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

287.1000 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,836,856 $46,036,856 $46,036,856

State General Funds

$45,836,856 $46,036,856 $46,036,856

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,836,856 $46,036,856 $46,036,856

Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,886,944 $46,886,944
$5,651,513 $5,651,513 $52,538,457

$46,886,944 $46,886,944
$5,651,513 $5,651,513 $52,538,457

$46,886,944 $46,886,944
$5,651,513 $5,651,513 $52,538,457

288.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,193,864

$1,193,864

$1,193,864

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288.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$176,811

$176,811

$163,530

288.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$209,954

$209,954

$209,954

288.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$8,562

$8,562

$8,562

288.5 Increase funds for the public libraries' formula based on an increase in the state population.

State General Funds

$177,605

$177,605

$141,350

288.6 Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees from $843 to $1,093. (S:Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees from $843 to $1,093 effective July 1, 2024 and from $1,093 to $1,760 effective January 1, 2025)

State General Funds

$1,246,500

$1,246,500

$1,925,550

288.7 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$16,727

288.1000 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$49,900,240 $49,900,240 $50,546,481

State General Funds

$49,900,240 $49,900,240 $50,546,481

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

$5,651,513

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,551,753 $55,551,753 $56,197,994

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,988,670 $39,988,670 $39,988,670

$39,988,670 $39,988,670 $39,988,670

$39,988,670 $39,988,670 $39,988,670

289.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$442,984

$442,984

$442,984

289.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$45,243

$45,243

$45,243

289.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for music industry archiving at the University of Georgia.

State General Funds

($5,200,000) ($5,200,000) ($5,200,000)

289.4 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($2,188,571) ($2,188,571) ($2,188,571)

289.5 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$134,143

$134,143

$134,143

289.6 Increase funds for Middle Georgia Aviation to support increased enrollment. State General Funds

$804,061

$0

289.7 Increase funds for projects at the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

289.8 Increase funds to establish the David Ralston Center for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities at the University of Georgia to build the workforce of professionals and provide a clearinghouse for research.

State General Funds

$1,504,000

$1,504,000

289.9 Increase funds for legal clinics to increase law student exposure and involvement in public defender and prosecuting attorney work.

State General Funds

$1,450,000

289.10 Reduce funds to reflect transfer of operations for the Georgia Cancer Center to a new partner. State General Funds

($10,953,894)

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289.11 Reduce funds to reflect transfer of operations for the Adrenal Disease Center to a new partner. State General Funds

($1,270,162)

289.1000 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,222,469 $36,030,530 $24,452,413

State General Funds

$33,222,469 $36,030,530 $24,452,413

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,222,469 $36,030,530 $24,452,413

Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,991,274 $10,991,274
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,341,274

$10,991,274 $10,991,274
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,341,274

$10,991,274 $10,991,274
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,341,274

290.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$116,869

$116,869

$116,869

290.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$13,227

$13,227

$13,227

290.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$193,978

$193,978

$193,978

290.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$17,550

$17,550

$17,550

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290.5 The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall provide a quarterly report to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on the status of the University System of Georgia moving onto a new ERP. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

290.6 The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall provide a quarterly report to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on the status of the University System of Georgia moving to the State Health Benefit Plan. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

290.1000 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,332,898 $11,332,898 $11,332,898

State General Funds

$11,332,898 $11,332,898 $11,332,898

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

Sales and Services

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,682,898 $11,682,898 $11,682,898

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

$3,150,314 $3,150,314 $2,392,407 $2,392,407 $2,009,390
$458,213 $458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177

$3,150,314 $3,150,314 $2,392,407 $2,392,407 $2,009,390
$458,213 $458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177

$3,150,314 $3,150,314 $2,392,407 $2,392,407 $2,009,390
$458,213 $458,213 $500,000 $500,000 $1,051,177

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,051,177 $7,552,111

$1,051,177 $7,552,111

$1,051,177 $7,552,111

291.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$62,435

$62,435

$62,435

291.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$2,773

$2,773

$2,773

291.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$3,970

291.1000 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,215,522

$3,215,522

$3,219,492

State General Funds

$3,215,522

$3,215,522

$3,219,492

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

$2,392,407

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,009,390

$2,009,390

$2,009,390

Intergovernmental Transfers

$458,213

$458,213

$458,213

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$458,213

$458,213

$458,213

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services

$1,051,177

$1,051,177

$1,051,177

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,051,177

$1,051,177

$1,051,177

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,617,319

$7,617,319

$7,621,289

Teaching

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,868,895,190 $2,868,895,190 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $4,062,744,336 $1,139,448,773
$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,173,236,533

$2,868,895,190 $2,868,895,190 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $4,062,744,336 $1,139,448,773
$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,173,236,533

$2,868,895,190 $2,868,895,190 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $4,062,744,336 $1,139,448,773
$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,173,236,533

292.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$91,813,260 $91,813,260 $109,564,126

292.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$7,676,694

$7,676,694

$7,676,694

292.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,941,550

$1,941,550

$1,941,550

292.4 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$246,882

$246,882

$246,882

292.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,180,277

$1,180,277

$1,180,277

292.6 Increase funds to reflect a 0.8% decrease in enrollment with an increase in higher cost program areas ($2,256,373) and 0.2% increase in square footage ($658,999).

State General Funds

$2,915,372

$2,915,372

$2,915,372

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292.7 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$22,431,361 $22,431,361 $22,431,361

292.8 Increase funds to restore FY2024 formula funds. State General Funds

$66,000,000 $66,000,000 $66,000,000

292.9 Increase funds to adjust the debt service payback amount for a project at the Georgia Perimeter College.

State General Funds

$86,730

$86,730

$86,730

292.10 Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land Grant match requirements.

State General Funds

$823,926

$823,926

$823,926

292.11 Increase funds for Medical College of Georgia expansion at Georgia Southern University's Armstrong campus.

State General Funds

$2,346,408

292.12 Reduce funds for non-formula funding for the Research Consortium. State General Funds

($6,104,447)

292.13 Reduce funds for non-formula funding for the Georgia Tech Regional Engineering Program. State General Funds

($3,688,958)

292.14 Reduce funds for non-formula funding for the University of North Georgia Blue Ridge campus. State General Funds

($943,000)

292.15 Reduce funds for non-formula funding for the statewide consortium for technology. State General Funds

($127,613)

292.1000 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,064,011,242 $3,064,011,242 $3,073,244,498

State General Funds

$3,064,011,242 $3,064,011,242 $3,073,244,498

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007 $1,241,597,007

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,062,744,336 $4,062,744,336 $4,062,744,336

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,139,448,773 $1,139,448,773 $1,139,448,773

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University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,368,352,585

$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,368,352,585

$922,440,780 $217,007,993 $202,916,221 $202,916,221 $2,720,379,342 $326,275,457 $2,394,103,885 $8,377,585,841

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,168,289 $5,168,289
$200,000 $200,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $6,468,289

$5,168,289 $5,168,289
$200,000 $200,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $6,468,289

$5,168,289 $5,168,289
$200,000 $200,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $6,468,289

293.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$92,093

$92,093

$92,093

293.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$13,917

$13,917

$13,917

293.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$8,200

$8,200

$28,208

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293.1000 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,282,499

$5,282,499

$5,302,507

State General Funds

$5,282,499

$5,282,499

$5,302,507

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Sales and Services

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,582,499

$6,582,499

$6,602,507

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$571,250 $571,250 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,571,250

$571,250 $571,250 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,571,250

$571,250 $571,250 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,571,250

294.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$15,519

$15,519

$15,519

294.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$3,735

$3,735

$3,735

294.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$1,351

$1,351

$2,657

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294.1000 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$591,855

$591,855

$593,161

State General Funds

$591,855

$591,855

$593,161

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000

Sales and Services

$29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,591,855 $29,591,855 $29,593,161

Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$614,133 $614,133 $614,133

$614,133 $614,133 $614,133

$614,133 $614,133 $614,133

295.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$13,356

$13,356

$13,356

295.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,375

$1,375

$1,375

295.3 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$297

$297

$297

295.4 Utilize existing funds ($264,500) for planning costs and exhibitions at the Anne Frank Education Center. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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295.1000 -Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$629,161

$629,161

$629,161

State General Funds

$629,161

$629,161

$629,161

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$629,161

$629,161

$629,161

Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,849,591 $3,849,591 $3,849,591

$3,849,591 $3,849,591 $3,849,591

$3,849,591 $3,849,591 $3,849,591

296.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$93,391

$93,391

$93,391

296.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($3,787)

($3,787)

($3,787)

296.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$1,020

$1,020

$1,020

296.1000 -Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,940,215

$3,940,215

$3,940,215

State General Funds

$3,940,215

$3,940,215

$3,940,215

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,940,215

$3,940,215

$3,940,215

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades kindergarten through twelve at Georgia

Military College's Preparatory School.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

$5,631,535 $5,631,535 $5,631,535

297.1 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$11,265

$26,984

$26,984

297.2 Increase funds for enrollment, training, and experience. (H and S:Reduce funds for enrollment and training and experience based on enrollment decline and changed composition of teacher years of experience and certificate level)

State General Funds

$148,613

($58,752)

($58,752)

297.3 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,500 effective September 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$164,436

$140,458

$140,458

297.4 Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,760 effective July 1, 2024.

State General Funds

$112,320

$112,320

$112,320

297.5 Increase funds for a school security grant. State General Funds

$45,000

$45,000

297.1000 -Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades kindergarten through twelve at Georgia

Military College's Preparatory School.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,068,169

$5,897,545

$5,897,545

State General Funds

$6,068,169

$5,897,545

$5,897,545

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,068,169

$5,897,545

$5,897,545

Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,998,363 $12,998,363 $12,998,363

$12,998,363 $12,998,363 $12,998,363

$12,998,363 $12,998,363 $12,998,363

298.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$228,024

$228,024

$228,024

298.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$340

$340

$340

298.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($5,766)

($5,766)

($5,766)

298.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$52,625

$52,625

$52,625

298.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$382

$382

$382

298.1000 -Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,273,968 $13,273,968 $13,273,968

State General Funds

$13,273,968 $13,273,968 $13,273,968

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,273,968 $13,273,968 $13,273,968

Section 42: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Fireworks Trust Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$217,545,131 $217,545,131

$213,966,085 $213,966,085

$433,783

$433,783

$3,145,263

$3,145,263

$217,545,131 $213,966,085
$433,783 $3,145,263

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,058,059 $687,912 $370,147
$2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $220,850,861

$1,058,059 $687,912 $370,147
$2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $220,850,861

$1,058,059 $687,912 $370,147
$2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $220,850,861

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$225,088,779

State General Funds

$221,915,502

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

Fireworks Trust Funds

$2,739,494

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,058,059

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$687,912

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$370,147

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,247,671

Sales and Services

$2,247,671

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,247,671

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$228,394,509

$225,088,779 $221,915,502
$433,783 $2,739,494 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $228,394,509

$225,088,779 $221,915,502
$433,783 $2,739,494 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $228,394,509

Departmental Administration (DOR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,200,931 $14,200,931 $14,200,931

$14,200,931 $14,200,931 $14,200,931

$14,200,931 $14,200,931 $14,200,931

299.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$308,565

$308,565

$308,565

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299.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,232

$9,232

$9,232

299.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$5,328

$5,328

$5,328

299.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$72,216

$72,216

$72,216

299.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$471

$471

$471

299.6 Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space. State General Funds

($281,961)

($281,961)

($281,961)

299.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOR)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,314,782 $14,314,782 $14,314,782

State General Funds

$14,314,782 $14,314,782 $14,314,782

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,314,782 $14,314,782 $14,314,782

Forestland Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

300.1000 -Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

$39,073,494 $39,073,494 $39,073,494

Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,513,691 $9,079,908
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $10,369,725

$9,513,691 $9,079,908
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $10,369,725

$9,513,691 $9,079,908
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $10,369,725

301.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$233,785

$233,785

$233,785

301.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,701

$4,701

$4,701

301.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$63,170

$63,170

$63,170

301.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$441

$441

$441

301.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$186,052

$186,052

$186,052

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301.6 Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space. State General Funds

($99,516)

($99,516)

($99,516)

301.1000 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,902,324

$9,902,324

$9,902,324

State General Funds

$9,468,541

$9,468,541

$9,468,541

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

Sales and Services

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,758,358 $10,758,358 $10,758,358

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Fireworks Trust Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,541,636 $4,396,373 $3,145,263
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $7,961,636

$7,541,636 $4,396,373 $3,145,263
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $7,961,636

$7,541,636 $4,396,373 $3,145,263
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $7,961,636

302.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$116,448

$116,448

$116,448

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302.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,296

$4,296

$4,296

302.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$34,595

$34,595

$34,595

302.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$296

$296

$296

302.5 Reduce funds for the Fireworks Trust Fund to reflect FY2023 collections of Fireworks Excise Tax pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

Fireworks Trust Funds

($405,769)

($405,769)

($405,769)

302.1000 -Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,291,502

$7,291,502

$7,291,502

State General Funds

$4,552,008

$4,552,008

$4,552,008

Fireworks Trust Funds

$2,739,494

$2,739,494

$2,739,494

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,711,502

$7,711,502

$7,711,502

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

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303.1 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employee's Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$716,018

$716,018

$716,018

303.1000 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

State General Funds

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

$9,749,175

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,055,613 $39,055,613 $39,055,613

$39,055,613 $39,055,613 $39,055,613

$39,055,613 $39,055,613 $39,055,613

304.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$383,180

$383,180

$383,180

304.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$14,638

$14,638

$14,638

304.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$555,877

$555,877

$555,877

304.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$809

$809

$809

304.5 Increase funds to reflect a contract increase for motor vehicle registration and licensing.

State General Funds

$3,341,432

$3,341,432

$3,341,432

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304.6 Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space. State General Funds

($49,758)

($49,758)

($49,758)

304.1000 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,301,791 $43,301,791 $43,301,791

State General Funds

$43,301,791 $43,301,791 $43,301,791

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,301,791 $43,301,791 $43,301,791

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,897,079 $5,897,079
$416,081 $416,081 $6,313,160

$5,897,079 $5,897,079
$416,081 $416,081 $6,313,160

$5,897,079 $5,897,079
$416,081 $416,081 $6,313,160

305.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$93,482

$93,482

$93,482

305.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$181

$181

$181

305.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$36,315

$36,315

$36,315

305.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$185

$185

$185

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305.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$65,369

$65,369

$65,369

305.6 Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space. State General Funds

($116,102)

($116,102)

($116,102)

305.1000 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,976,509

$5,976,509

$5,976,509

State General Funds

$5,976,509

$5,976,509

$5,976,509

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$416,081

$416,081

$416,081

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$416,081

$416,081

$416,081

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,392,590

$6,392,590

$6,392,590

Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,309,618 $61,309,618
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $62,651,402

$61,309,618 $61,309,618
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $62,651,402

$61,309,618 $61,309,618
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $62,651,402

306.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$1,412,457

$1,412,457

$1,412,457

306.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$48,847

$48,847

$48,847

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306.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$447,983

$447,983

$447,983

306.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$2,709

$2,709

$2,709

306.5 Increase funds for six tax examiner positions to form an initial contact team to assist newly delinquent taxpayers.

State General Funds

$411,554

$411,554

$411,554

306.6 Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space. State General Funds

($497,578)

($497,578)

($497,578)

306.1000 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$63,135,590 $63,135,590 $63,135,590

State General Funds

$63,135,590 $63,135,590 $63,135,590

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$64,477,374 $64,477,374 $64,477,374

Tax Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,857,380 $4,857,380 $4,857,380

$4,857,380 $4,857,380 $4,857,380

$4,857,380 $4,857,380 $4,857,380

307.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$128,521

$128,521

$128,521

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307.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,751

$2,751

$2,751

307.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$16,893

$16,893

$16,893

307.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$153

$153

$153

307.5 Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space. State General Funds

($149,273)

($149,273)

($149,273)

307.1000 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,856,425

$4,856,425

$4,856,425

State General Funds

$4,856,425

$4,856,425

$4,856,425

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,856,425

$4,856,425

$4,856,425

Taxpayer Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration

functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,062,532 $27,062,532
$271,831 $271,831 $27,334,363

$27,062,532 $27,062,532
$271,831 $271,831 $27,334,363

$27,062,532 $27,062,532
$271,831 $271,831 $27,334,363

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308.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$588,493

$588,493

$588,493

308.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$23,650

$23,650

$23,650

308.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$202,681

$202,681

$202,681

308.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,337

$1,337

$1,337

308.5 Increase funds to raise hourly pay for part-time seasonal mail operations staff.

State General Funds

$72,900

$72,900

$72,900

308.6 Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of leased office space. State General Funds

($464,406)

($464,406)

($464,406)

308.1000 -Taxpayer Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration

functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,487,187 $27,487,187 $27,487,187

State General Funds

$27,487,187 $27,487,187 $27,487,187

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,759,018 $27,759,018 $27,759,018

Section 43: Secretary of State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$31,016,614 $31,016,614

$31,016,614 $31,016,614

$550,000

$550,000

$31,016,614 $31,016,614
$550,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $36,758,934

$550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $36,758,934

$550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $36,758,934

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$33,103,178 $33,103,178
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $38,845,498

$37,931,159 $37,931,159
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $43,673,479

$35,248,482 $35,248,482
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $40,990,802

Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

$0 $0 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

$0 $0 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

309.1000 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$4,611,820 $4,611,820

$4,611,820 $4,611,820

$4,611,820 $4,611,820

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,611,820 $4,611,820

$4,611,820 $4,611,820

$4,611,820 $4,611,820

Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,870,966 $7,870,966
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,470,966

$7,870,966 $7,870,966
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,470,966

$7,870,966 $7,870,966
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,470,966

310.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$107,655

$107,655

$107,655

310.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,035

$5,035

$5,035

310.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$45,653

$45,653

$45,653

310.4 Increase funds for rising postage costs. State General Funds

$135,000

$135,000

$135,000

310.5 Utilize existing funds ($550,000) and increase funds for one software engineer, one county elections operations auditor, one county elections operations audit manager, two voting systems specialists, and associated travel costs (Total Funds: $679,582).

State General Funds

$129,582

$129,582

$129,582

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310.6 Increase funds for third-party ballot-text auditing technology. State General Funds

$2,500,000

$0

310.1000 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,293,891 $10,793,891

$8,293,891

State General Funds

$8,293,891 $10,793,891

$8,293,891

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,893,891 $11,393,891

$8,893,891

Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to professional licenses, elections, and securities; to

investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing license holders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,687,666 $3,687,666 $3,687,666

$3,687,666 $3,687,666 $3,687,666

$3,687,666 $3,687,666 $3,687,666

311.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$131,677

$131,677

$131,677

311.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$6,422

$6,422

$6,422

311.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$27,784

$27,784

$27,784

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311.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$115,775

$115,775

$115,775

311.5 Increase funds for personnel for four criminal investigators due to increased volume of elections and licensing board investigations.

State General Funds

$405,434

$405,434

$405,434

311.1000 -Investigations

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to professional licenses, elections, and securities; to

investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing license holders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,374,758

$4,374,758

$4,374,758

State General Funds

$4,374,758

$4,374,758

$4,374,758

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,374,758

$4,374,758

$4,374,758

Office Administration (SOS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,333,041 $3,333,041
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,338,541

$3,333,041 $3,333,041
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,338,541

$3,333,041 $3,333,041
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,338,541

312.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$110,091

$110,091

$110,091

312.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,861

$3,861

$3,861

312.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$27,762

$27,762

$27,762

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312.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$2,230

$2,230

$2,230

312.1000 -Office Administration (SOS)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,476,985

$3,476,985

$3,476,985

State General Funds

$3,476,985

$3,476,985

$3,476,985

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

Sales and Services

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,482,485

$3,482,485

$3,482,485

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,810,088 $8,810,088
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $9,210,088

$8,810,088 $8,810,088
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $9,210,088

$8,810,088 $8,810,088
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $9,210,088

313.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$292,159

$292,159

$292,159

313.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$17,704

$17,704

$17,704

313.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$13,881

$13,881

$13,881

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313.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$2,395

$2,395

$2,395

313.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$5,034

$5,034

$5,034

313.6 Increase funds for personnel for 21 licensing technicians, one process improvement analyst, one licensing and renewal assistant, two IT positions, one administrative assistant, and one business analyst, as well as related equipment and hourly temporary employees to address backlogs while onboarding new employees. (S:Increase funds for personnel for 16 licensing technicians, one process improvement analyst, one licensing and renewal assistant, two IT positions, one administrative assistant, and one business analyst, as well as related equipment and hourly temporary employees to address backlogs while onboarding new employees)

State General Funds

$2,131,769

$1,802,879

313.1000 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,141,261 $11,273,030 $10,944,140

State General Funds

$9,141,261 $11,273,030 $10,944,140

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,541,261 $11,673,030 $11,344,140

Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$1,142,611 $1,142,611
$25,000 $25,000

$1,142,611 $1,142,611
$25,000 $25,000

$1,142,611 $1,142,611
$25,000 $25,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,000 $1,167,611

$25,000 $1,167,611

$25,000 $1,167,611

314.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$22,556

$22,556

$22,556

314.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,175

$1,175

$1,175

314.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$13,903

$13,903

$13,903

314.1000 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,180,245

$1,180,245

$1,180,245

State General Funds

$1,180,245

$1,180,245

$1,180,245

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,205,245

$1,205,245

$1,205,245

Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production,

transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC

oil use in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,573,399 $1,573,399 $1,573,399

$1,573,399 $1,573,399 $1,573,399

$1,573,399 $1,573,399 $1,573,399

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315.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$47,787

$47,787

$47,787

315.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,387

$1,387

$1,387

315.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$19,866

$19,866

$19,866

315.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$500

$500

$500

315.5 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State General Funds

$5,034

$5,034

$5,034

315.6 Increase funds for hearings conducted by the Office of State Administrative Hearings. State General Funds

$50,000

$50,000

315.1000-Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production,

transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC

oil use in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,647,973

$1,697,973

$1,697,973

State General Funds

$1,647,973

$1,697,973

$1,697,973

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,647,973

$1,697,973

$1,697,973

Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for professional engineers and land surveyors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,032,895 $1,032,895 $1,032,895

$1,032,895 $1,032,895 $1,032,895

$1,032,895 $1,032,895 $1,032,895

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316.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$18,457

$18,457

316.2 Increase funds for personnel for two investigators, one analyst, and associated operations.

State General Funds

$309,791

$309,791

$18,457 $309,791

316.1000 -Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for professional engineers and land surveyors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,361,143

$1,361,143

$1,361,143

State General Funds

$1,361,143

$1,361,143

$1,361,143

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,361,143

$1,361,143

$1,361,143

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative

support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,052,930 $3,052,930
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,152,930

$3,052,930 $3,052,930
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,152,930

$3,052,930 $3,052,930
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,152,930

317.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$64,223

$64,223

$64,223

317.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,012

$1,012

$1,012

317.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$11,946

$11,946

$11,946

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317.1000 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative

support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,130,111

$3,130,111

$3,130,111

State General Funds

$3,130,111

$3,130,111

$3,130,111

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,230,111

$3,230,111

$3,230,111

State Elections Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations related to elections and the

investigation of any violations thereof.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$513,018 $513,018 $513,018

$513,018 $513,018 $513,018

$513,018 $513,018 $513,018

318.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$8,793

$8,793

318.2 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

318.3 Increase funds for investigative operations. State General Funds

$146,212

$8,793 ($25,000) $292,425

318.1000 -State Elections Board

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations related to elections and the

investigation of any violations thereof.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$496,811

$643,023

$789,236

State General Funds

$496,811

$643,023

$789,236

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$496,811

$643,023

$789,236

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,191,200,309 $1,191,200,309

$120,345,058 $120,345,058

$1,070,855,251 $1,070,855,251

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

$33,760,294 $33,760,294

$13,186,794 $13,186,794

$13,186,794 $13,186,794

$20,573,500 $20,573,500

$20,573,500 $20,573,500

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

$1,225,384,295 $1,225,384,295

$1,191,200,309 $120,345,058
$1,070,855,251 $103,692 $103,692
$33,760,294 $13,186,794 $13,186,794 $20,573,500 $20,573,500
$320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $1,225,384,295

Section Total - Final
$1,157,510,517 $135,480,909
$1,022,029,608 $103,692 $103,692
$13,760,294 $13,186,794 $13,186,794
$573,500 $573,500 $320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $1,171,694,503

$1,156,210,040 $137,360,079
$1,018,849,961 $103,692 $103,692
$13,760,294 $13,186,794 $13,186,794
$573,500 $573,500 $320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $1,170,394,026

$1,156,905,733 $136,912,579
$1,019,993,154 $103,692 $103,692
$13,760,294 $13,186,794 $13,186,794
$573,500 $573,500 $320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $1,171,089,719

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College Completion Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to provide needs-based financial aid to eligible students to complete remaining credential credit

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,000,000 $0
$12,000,000 $12,000,000

$12,000,000 $0
$12,000,000 $12,000,000

$12,000,000 $0
$12,000,000 $12,000,000

319.1 Reduce funds for College Completion Grants. Lottery Proceeds

($2,000,000) ($2,000,000) ($2,000,000)

319.1000 -College Completion Grants

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this program is to provide needs-based financial aid to eligible students to complete remaining credential credit

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

Commission Administration (GSFC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$10,784,999 $0
$10,784,999 $103,692 $103,692
$1,804,005 $1,804,005 $1,804,005
$320,000 $320,000

$10,784,999 $0
$10,784,999 $103,692 $103,692
$1,804,005 $1,804,005 $1,804,005
$320,000 $320,000

$10,784,999 $0
$10,784,999 $103,692 $103,692
$1,804,005 $1,804,005 $1,804,005
$320,000 $320,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$320,000 $13,012,696

$320,000 $13,012,696

$320,000 $13,012,696

320.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

Lottery Proceeds

$288,723

$288,723

$288,723

320.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

Lottery Proceeds

$4,154

$4,154

$4,154

320.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,246

$3,246

$3,246

320.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. Lottery Proceeds

$4,237

$4,237

$4,237

320.1000 -Commission Administration (GSFC)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,085,359 $11,085,359 $11,085,359

Lottery Proceeds

$11,085,359 $11,085,359 $11,085,359

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$103,692

$103,692

$103,692

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

$1,804,005

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

State Funds Transfers

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$320,000

$320,000

$320,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,313,056 $13,313,056 $13,313,056

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Dual Enrollment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$76,205,744 $76,205,744 $76,205,744

$76,205,744 $76,205,744 $76,205,744

$76,205,744 $76,205,744 $76,205,744

321.1 Increase funds to meet projected enrollment. State General Funds

$15,089,693 $15,089,693 $15,089,693

321.1000 -Dual Enrollment

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,295,437 $91,295,437 $91,295,437

State General Funds

$91,295,437 $91,295,437 $91,295,437

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,295,437 $91,295,437 $91,295,437

Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

322.1 Increase funds based on projected enrollment. State General Funds

$52,500

322.1000 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

$1,312,500 $1,312,500 $1,312,500

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

323.1000 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

State General Funds

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

324.1 Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need. State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

324.1000 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$330,000 $330,000 $330,000

$330,000 $330,000 $330,000

HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,603,880 $0
$80,603,880 $80,603,880

$80,603,880 $0
$80,603,880 $80,603,880

$80,603,880 $0
$80,603,880 $80,603,880

325.1 Reduce funds provided to reflect expected program expenditure. Lottery Proceeds

($20,732,382) ($20,732,382)

325.2 Transfer funds from the HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools program to the HOPE Grant program. Lottery Proceeds

($20,732,382) $16,702,202

325.1000 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$59,871,498 $59,871,498 $76,573,700

Lottery Proceeds

$59,871,498 $59,871,498 $76,573,700

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,871,498 $59,871,498 $76,573,700

HOPE High School Equivalency Exam

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency Exam recipients to pursue education beyond the

high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$1,345,510 $0

$1,345,510 $0

$1,345,510 $0

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Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,345,510 $1,345,510

$1,345,510 $1,345,510

$1,345,510 $1,345,510

326.1 Reduce funds provided to reflect expected program expenditure. Lottery Proceeds

($845,510)

($845,510)

($845,510)

326.1000 -HOPE High School Equivalency Exam

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency Exam recipients to pursue education beyond the

high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Lottery Proceeds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,218,629 $0
$91,218,629 $91,218,629

$91,218,629 $0
$91,218,629 $91,218,629

$91,218,629 $0
$91,218,629 $91,218,629

327.1 Reduce funds provided to reflect expected program expenditures at a HOPE Private Award rate at $2,496 and a HOPE Zell Private Award rate at $2,985.

Lottery Proceeds

($16,435,788) ($16,435,788) ($16,435,788)

327.1000 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$74,782,841 $74,782,841 $74,782,841

Lottery Proceeds

$74,782,841 $74,782,841 $74,782,841

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,782,841 $74,782,841 $74,782,841

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HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$874,902,233 $0
$874,902,233 $874,902,233

$874,902,233 $0
$874,902,233 $874,902,233

$874,902,233 $0
$874,902,233 $874,902,233

328.1 Reduce funds to reflect expected program expenditures at a 100% factor rate.

Lottery Proceeds

($9,112,323) ($12,291,970)

328.2 Transfer funds from the HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools program to the HOPE Grant program. Lottery Proceeds

($11,148,777) ($16,702,202)

328.1000 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$865,789,910 $862,610,263 $847,051,254

Lottery Proceeds

$865,789,910 $862,610,263 $847,051,254

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$865,789,910 $862,610,263 $847,051,254

Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to provide financial aid to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are currently

enrolled in the Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education program at a postsecondary institution in this state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$955,830 $955,830 $955,830

$955,830 $955,830 $955,830

$955,830 $955,830 $955,830

329.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$1,644,170

$1,644,170

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329.1000 -Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this program is to provide financial aid to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are currently

enrolled in the Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education program at a postsecondary institution in this state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$955,830

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

State General Funds

$955,830

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$955,830

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Low Interest Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college or technical

college education, encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to

work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$0 $0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

$0 $0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

330.1 Reduce funds and eliminate program to reflect cessation of further loan originations.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($20,000,000) ($20,000,000) ($20,000,000)

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia,

thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

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331.1000 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia,

thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

State General Funds

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend the University of

North Georgia and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

332.1000 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend the University of

North Georgia and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,113,750

$1,113,750

$1,113,750

State General Funds

$1,113,750

$1,113,750

$1,113,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,113,750

$1,113,750

$1,113,750

Public Safety Memorial Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

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333.1000 -Public Safety Memorial Grant

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

State General Funds

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

REACH Georgia Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

334.1000 -REACH Georgia Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

State General Funds

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

Service Cancelable Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized in statute including programs for large animal

veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances

$4,985,000 $4,985,000 $10,200,000 $10,100,000

$4,985,000 $4,985,000 $10,200,000 $10,100,000

$4,985,000 $4,985,000 $10,200,000 $10,100,000

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Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$15,185,000

$10,100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$15,185,000

$10,100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$15,185,000

335.1 Recognize existing funds ($3,200,000) to provide up to $20,000 maximum loan repayments across five years of service to support recruitment and retention of public law enforcement officers across the state. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

335.2 Increase funds for the Veterinary Loan Repayment Program. State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

335.1000-Service Cancelable Loans

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized in statute including programs for large animal

veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,985,000

$5,020,000

$5,020,000

State General Funds

$4,985,000

$5,020,000

$5,020,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,200,000 $10,200,000 $10,200,000

Reserved Fund Balances

$10,100,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$10,100,000 $10,100,000 $10,100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,185,000 $15,220,000 $15,220,000

Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances

$23,157,067 $23,157,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261

$23,157,067 $23,157,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261

$23,157,067 $23,157,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261

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Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,278,261 $24,435,328

$1,278,261 $24,435,328

$1,278,261 $24,435,328

336.1 Utilize existing funds to increase award amount from $1,000 to $1,100 per year. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

336.1000 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,157,067 $23,157,067 $23,157,067

State General Funds

$23,157,067 $23,157,067 $23,157,067

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,435,328 $24,435,328 $24,435,328

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,007,011 $1,007,011
$478,028 $4,528 $4,528
$473,500 $473,500 $1,485,039

$1,007,011 $1,007,011
$478,028 $4,528 $4,528
$473,500 $473,500 $1,485,039

$1,007,011 $1,007,011
$478,028 $4,528 $4,528
$473,500 $473,500 $1,485,039

337.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$45,302

$45,302

$45,302

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337.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$856

$856

$856

337.1000 -Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,053,169

$1,053,169

$1,053,169

State General Funds

$1,053,169

$1,053,169

$1,053,169

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$478,028

$478,028

$478,028

Reserved Fund Balances

$4,528

$4,528

$4,528

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$4,528

$4,528

$4,528

Sales and Services

$473,500

$473,500

$473,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$473,500

$473,500

$473,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,531,197

$1,531,197

$1,531,197

Adult Learner High-Demand Field Scholarship

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

503.1 Increase funds to establish an adult learner scholarship program assisting Georgia residents of two years or more to complete their bachelor's degree in a high-demand field utilizing competency-based learning models or other such models designed to meet the needs of the working adult learner.

State General Funds

$500,000

$0

503.999

SAC: The purpose of this program is to assist adult learners complete degrees in high-demand field.

House: The purpose of this program is to assist adult learners complete degrees in high-demand field.

State General Funds

$0

$0

503.1000 -Adult Learner High-Demand Field Scholarship The purpose of this program is to assist adult learners complete degrees in high-demand field.

Appropriation (HB 916)

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000

$0

$500,000

$0

$500,000

$0

Section 45: Teachers Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$83,000

$83,000

$83,000

$83,000

$55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,548,501 $55,548,501

$83,000 $83,000 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,548,501

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$62,000 $62,000 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,527,501

$62,000 $62,000 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,527,501

$62,000 $62,000 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,527,501

Local/Floor COLA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,000 $83,000 $83,000

$83,000 $83,000 $83,000

$83,000 $83,000 $83,000

338.1 Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

State General Funds

($21,000)

($21,000)

($21,000)

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338.1000 -Local/Floor COLA

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$62,000

$62,000

$62,000

State General Funds

$62,000

$62,000

$62,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,000

$62,000

$62,000

System Administration (TRS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$0 $0 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$0 $0 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

339.1000 -System Administration (TRS)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

$55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501 $55,465,501

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers Retirement System shall not exceed 20.78% for State Fiscal Year 2025.

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Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$499,860,598 $499,860,598

$499,860,598 $499,860,598

$246,686,921 $246,686,921

$246,686,921 $246,686,921

$456,133,637 $456,133,637

$86,459,424 $86,459,424

$86,459,424 $86,459,424

$369,674,213 $369,674,213

$82,054,039 $82,054,039

$287,620,174 $287,620,174

$5,087,763

$5,087,763

$5,087,763

$5,087,763

$5,087,763

$5,087,763

$1,207,768,919 $1,207,768,919

$499,860,598 $499,860,598 $246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,207,768,919

Section Total - Final
$486,802,080 $486,802,080 $246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,194,710,401

$490,357,783 $490,357,783 $246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,198,266,104

$491,979,506 $491,979,506 $246,686,921 $246,686,921 $456,133,637 $86,459,424 $86,459,424 $369,674,213 $82,054,039 $287,620,174
$5,087,763 $5,087,763 $5,087,763 $1,199,887,827

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Adult Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,824,974 $18,824,974 $30,318,028 $30,318,028
$4,149,140 $1,964,331 $1,964,331 $2,184,809 $2,184,809
$60,666 $60,666 $60,666 $53,352,808

$18,824,974 $18,824,974 $30,318,028 $30,318,028
$4,149,140 $1,964,331 $1,964,331 $2,184,809 $2,184,809
$60,666 $60,666 $60,666 $53,352,808

$18,824,974 $18,824,974 $30,318,028 $30,318,028
$4,149,140 $1,964,331 $1,964,331 $2,184,809 $2,184,809
$60,666 $60,666 $60,666 $53,352,808

340.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$218,537

$218,537

$218,537

340.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$7,471

$7,471

$7,471

340.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$7,159

$7,159

$7,159

340.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$6,217

$6,217

$6,217

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340.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$7,491

$7,491

340.6 Increase funds for the Workforce EXCELerator pilot program pursuant to SB112 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$650,000

$7,491 $2,000,000

340.1000 -Adult Education

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,071,849 $19,721,849 $21,071,849

State General Funds

$24,071,849 $19,721,849 $21,071,849

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,318,028 $30,318,028 $30,318,028

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,318,028 $30,318,028 $30,318,028

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,149,140

$4,149,140

$4,149,140

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

$1,964,331

Sales and Services

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

$2,184,809

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$60,666

$60,666

$60,666

State Funds Transfers

$60,666

$60,666

$60,666

Agency to Agency Contracts

$60,666

$60,666

$60,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$58,599,683 $54,249,683 $55,599,683

Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,327,178 $8,327,178 $8,327,178

$8,327,178 $8,327,178 $8,327,178

$8,327,178 $8,327,178 $8,327,178

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341.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$273,584

$273,584

$273,584

341.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$1,683

$1,683

$1,683

341.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,641

$9,641

$9,641

341.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,235

$1,235

$1,235

341.1000 -Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,613,321

$8,613,321

$8,613,321

State General Funds

$8,613,321

$8,613,321

$8,613,321

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,613,321

$8,613,321

$8,613,321

Economic Development and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$3,319,875 $3,319,875 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $2,660,501 $2,660,501

$3,319,875 $3,319,875 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $2,660,501 $2,660,501

$3,319,875 $3,319,875 $12,329,344 $12,329,344 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262 $2,660,501 $2,660,501

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,660,501 $46,030,982

$2,660,501 $46,030,982

$2,660,501 $46,030,982

342.1 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$5,522

$5,522

$5,522

342.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,646

$1,646

$1,646

342.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$122

$122

$122

342.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$206

$206

$206

342.5 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$34,162

$34,162

342.1000 -Economic Development and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,327,371

$3,361,533

$3,361,533

State General Funds

$3,327,371

$3,361,533

$3,361,533

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,329,344 $12,329,344 $12,329,344

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,329,344 $12,329,344 $12,329,344

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262

Sales and Services

$27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,721,262 $27,721,262 $27,721,262

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

State Funds Transfers

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

$2,660,501

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,038,478 $46,072,640 $46,072,640

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Quick Start

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,417,469 $62,417,469
$87 $87 $87 $62,417,556

$62,417,469 $62,417,469
$87 $87 $87 $62,417,556

$62,417,469 $62,417,469
$87 $87 $87 $62,417,556

343.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$343,124

$343,124

$343,124

343.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$3,317

$3,317

$3,317

343.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,137

$9,137

$9,137

343.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$6,010

$6,010

$6,010

343.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$1,239

$1,239

$1,239

343.6 Reduce funds for one-time construction costs for the Rivian training center.

State General Funds

($46,000,000) ($46,000,000) ($46,000,000)

343.7 Increase funds to meet existing training obligations. State General Funds

$4,754,337

$4,754,337

$4,754,337

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343.1000 -Quick Start

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,534,633 $21,534,633 $21,534,633

State General Funds

$21,534,633 $21,534,633 $21,534,633

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$87

$87

$87

Sales and Services

$87

$87

$87

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$87

$87

$87

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,534,720 $21,534,720 $21,534,720

Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$397,291,161 $397,291,161 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $424,239,976 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $339,744,883 $52,124,709 $287,620,174
$2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $882,304,129

$397,291,161 $397,291,161 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $424,239,976 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $339,744,883 $52,124,709 $287,620,174
$2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $882,304,129

$397,291,161 $397,291,161 $58,406,396 $58,406,396 $424,239,976 $84,495,093 $84,495,093 $339,744,883 $52,124,709 $287,620,174
$2,366,596 $2,366,596 $2,366,596 $882,304,129

344.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$10,410,249 $10,410,249

$10,410,249

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344.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$222,318

$222,318

$222,318

344.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$394,419

$394,419

$394,419

344.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$313,281

$313,281

$313,281

344.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$140,506

$140,506

$140,506

344.6 Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. State General Funds

($1,100,000) ($1,100,000) ($1,100,000)

344.7 Increase funds to reflect a 3.0% increase in enrollment ($8,988,608) and 0.7% increase in square footage ($444,954). (S:Increase funds to reflect a 3.0% increase in enrollment ($9,406,466) and 0.7% increase in square footage ($444,954))

State General Funds

$9,433,562

$9,433,562

$9,851,420

344.8 Increase funds for salaries and benefits and utilize reserve funds ($657,910) for startup and equipment costs for 22 additional campus police officers (Total Funds: $2,524,701). (H and S:Increase funds for salaries and benefits for 22 additional campus police officers)

State General Funds

$1,866,791

$1,866,791

$1,866,791

344.9 In conjunction with the Office of Planning and Budget and House and Senate budget offices, the Technical College System of Georgia shall conduct a review of the current formula rates and program expense for the Technical Education program to ensure that the funding formula reflects costs to provide instruction and determine whether additional clusters are needed to better reflect needs of high-cost programs. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES; In conjunction with the Office of Planning and Budget and House and Senate budget offices, the Technical College System of Georgia shall conduct a review of the current formula rates and program expense for the Technical Education program to ensure that the funding formula considers costs and rewards graduation and in-field job placement)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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344.1000 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$418,972,287 $418,972,287 $419,390,145

State General Funds

$418,972,287 $418,972,287 $419,390,145

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$58,406,396 $58,406,396 $58,406,396

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$58,406,396 $58,406,396 $58,406,396

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$424,239,976 $424,239,976 $424,239,976

Intergovernmental Transfers

$84,495,093 $84,495,093 $84,495,093

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$84,495,093 $84,495,093 $84,495,093

Sales and Services

$339,744,883 $339,744,883 $339,744,883

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$52,124,709 $52,124,709 $52,124,709

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$287,620,174 $287,620,174 $287,620,174

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,366,596

$2,366,596

$2,366,596

State Funds Transfers

$2,366,596

$2,366,596

$2,366,596

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,366,596

$2,366,596

$2,366,596

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$903,985,255 $903,985,255 $904,403,113

344.1001 Special Project - Technical Education: The purpose of this appropriation is to bridge the funding gap between formula earnings and
instructional delivery (to reflect increased credit hour earnings) for the high-cost program areas of Aviation, Commercial Truck Driving, and Nursing.

State General Funds

$7,421,541

$7,896,506

Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and

job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,679,941 $9,679,941 $145,633,153 $145,633,153
$23,172

$9,679,941 $9,679,941 $145,633,153 $145,633,153
$23,172

$9,679,941 $9,679,941 $145,633,153 $145,633,153
$23,172

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,172 $23,172 $155,336,266

$23,172 $23,172 $155,336,266

$23,172 $23,172 $155,336,266

345.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$46,100

$46,100

$46,100

345.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$142

$142

$142

345.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$205

$205

$205

345.4 Transfer funds from the Technical College System of Georgia to the Department of Labor for terminated lease agreements for employment services worksites.

State General Funds

($409,475)

($409,475)

($409,475)

345.5 Increase funds for two new positions to provide regionally based consultation and technical assistance to healthcare partners across the state.

State General Funds

$322,000

$322,000

$322,000

345.6 Increase funds for customized recruitment for workforce to support the state's expanding electric vehicle industry. (S:Reduce funds for customized recruitment for workforce due to the delayed start of the economic development project in Newton County)

State General Funds

$643,706

$643,706

($97,150)

345.7 Transfer funds from the Department of Economic Development to the Technical College System of Georgia for two workforce development positions to support the Hyundai and Rivian economic development projects. (S:Increase funds for a workforce development position to support the Hyundai economic development project)

State General Funds

$450,000

$225,000

345.8 Increase funds for new staff position to support State Workforce Board responsibilities per HB982 (2024 Session).

State General Funds

$194,756

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345.9 Increase funds to support Public Service Apprenticeships pursuant to passage of SB497 (2024 Session). State General Funds

$150,000

345.1000 -Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and

job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,282,619 $10,732,619 $10,111,519

State General Funds

$10,282,619 $10,732,619 $10,111,519

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$145,633,153 $145,633,153 $145,633,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$145,633,153 $145,633,153 $145,633,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$23,172

$23,172

$23,172

Sales and Services

$23,172

$23,172

$23,172

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$23,172

$23,172

$23,172

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$155,938,944 $156,388,944 $155,767,844

Section 47: Transportation, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$2,280,785,794 $2,280,785,794

$36,051,807 $36,051,807

$2,018,811,873 $2,018,811,873

$23,597,313 $23,597,313

$202,324,801 $202,324,801

$1,611,749,186 $1,611,749,186

$112,290,905 $112,290,905

$1,499,458,281 $1,499,458,281

$175,979,549 $175,979,549

$86,527,351 $86,527,351

$86,527,351 $86,527,351

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$81,452,198 $81,452,198

$81,452,198 $81,452,198

$4,068,514,529 $4,068,514,529

$2,280,785,794 $36,051,807
$2,018,811,873 $23,597,313 $202,324,801
$1,611,749,186 $112,290,905
$1,499,458,281 $175,979,549 $86,527,351 $86,527,351 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $81,452,198 $81,452,198
$4,068,514,529

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$2,390,649,299 $40,844,568
$2,088,777,234 $32,412,973 $228,614,524
$1,611,749,186 $112,290,905
$1,499,458,281 $175,979,549 $86,527,351 $86,527,351 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $81,452,198 $81,452,198
$4,178,378,034

$2,388,403,670 $40,846,890
$2,086,529,283 $32,412,973 $228,614,524
$1,611,749,186 $112,290,905
$1,499,458,281 $175,979,549 $86,527,351 $86,527,351 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $81,452,198 $81,452,198
$4,176,132,405

$2,392,044,245 $44,487,465
$2,086,529,283 $32,412,973 $228,614,524
$1,611,749,186 $112,290,905
$1,499,458,281 $175,979,549 $86,527,351 $86,527,351 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $81,452,198 $81,452,198
$4,179,772,980

Airport Aid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $46,509,284 $46,509,284
$6,233 $6,233 $6,233 $72,874,942

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $46,509,284 $46,509,284
$6,233 $6,233 $6,233 $72,874,942

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $46,509,284 $46,509,284
$6,233 $6,233 $6,233 $72,874,942

346.1 Increase funds for Airport Aid. State General Funds

$3,640,575

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346.1000 -Airport Aid

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $30,000,000

State General Funds

$26,359,425 $26,359,425 $30,000,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$46,509,284 $46,509,284 $46,509,284

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$46,509,284 $46,509,284 $46,509,284

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

Sales and Services

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,874,942 $72,874,942 $76,515,517

Capital Construction Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,013,318,180 $0
$884,846,617 $128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,066,071,309

$1,013,318,180 $0
$884,846,617 $128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,066,071,309

$1,013,318,180 $0
$884,846,617 $128,471,563 $930,452,699 $930,452,699 $122,300,430 $85,737,112 $85,737,112 $36,563,318 $36,563,318 $2,066,071,309

347.1 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) for increased project capacity.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$8,992,966

$698,227

$698,227

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347.2 Increase funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY2023 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax, Highway Impact Fees, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

Transportation Trust Funds

$7,500,000

$4,900,750

$7,500,000

347.1000 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,029,811,146 $1,018,917,157 $1,021,516,407

State Motor Fuel Funds

$893,839,583 $885,544,844 $885,544,844

Transportation Trust Funds

$135,971,563 $133,372,313 $135,971,563

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$930,452,699 $930,452,699 $930,452,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$930,452,699 $930,452,699 $930,452,699

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$122,300,430 $122,300,430 $122,300,430

Intergovernmental Transfers

$85,737,112 $85,737,112 $85,737,112

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$85,737,112 $85,737,112 $85,737,112

Sales and Services

$36,563,318 $36,563,318 $36,563,318

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$36,563,318 $36,563,318 $36,563,318

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,082,564,275 $2,071,670,286 $2,074,269,536

Capital Maintenance Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$159,373,986 $0
$150,588,167 $8,785,819
$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $441,324,560

$159,373,986 $0
$150,588,167 $8,785,819
$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $441,324,560

$159,373,986 $0
$150,588,167 $8,785,819
$281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $441,324,560

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348.1 Increase funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY2023 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax, Highway Impact Fees, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

Transportation Trust Funds

$35,371,657 $35,371,657 $35,371,657

348.1000 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$194,745,643 $194,745,643 $194,745,643

State Motor Fuel Funds

$150,588,167 $150,588,167 $150,588,167

Transportation Trust Funds

$44,157,476 $44,157,476 $44,157,476

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$281,600,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$281,600,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

Sales and Services

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$476,696,217 $476,696,217 $476,696,217

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,103,354 $0
$3,103,354 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $12,147,251

$3,103,354 $0
$3,103,354 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $12,147,251

$3,103,354 $0
$3,103,354 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $12,147,251

349.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$34,149

$34,149

$34,149

349.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$10,782

$10,782

$10,782

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349.3 Increase funds to properly reflect new project billing process. State Motor Fuel Funds

$19,653

$19,653

349.1000 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,148,285

$3,167,938

$3,167,938

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,148,285

$3,167,938

$3,167,938

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,192,182 $12,211,835 $12,211,835

Departmental Administration (DOT)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,848,101 $0
$83,848,101 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $95,086,894

$83,848,101 $0
$83,848,101 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $95,086,894

$83,848,101 $0
$83,848,101 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $95,086,894

350.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,551,565

$2,172,582

$2,172,582

350.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$246,524

$246,524

$246,524

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350.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$749,326

$749,326

$749,326

350.4 Increase funds to provide an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for selected POST certified law enforcement officers.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$13,409

$20,114

$20,114

350.5 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) for increased information technology costs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,757,935

$3,757,935

$3,757,935

350.1000 -Departmental Administration (DOT)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$90,166,860 $90,794,582 $90,794,582

State Motor Fuel Funds

$90,166,860 $90,794,582 $90,794,582

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

Sales and Services

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$101,405,653 $102,033,375 $102,033,375

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$212,801,168 $0
$212,801,168 $212,801,168

$212,801,168 $0
$212,801,168 $212,801,168

$212,801,168 $0
$212,801,168 $212,801,168

351.1 Increase funds for local maintenance and improvement grants to reflect ten percent of projected motor fuel revenues.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$7,345,433

$7,345,433

$7,345,433

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351.1000 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$220,146,601 $220,146,601 $220,146,601

State Motor Fuel Funds

$220,146,601 $220,146,601 $220,146,601

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$220,146,601 $220,146,601 $220,146,601

Local Road Assistance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

352.1000 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,002,378 $62,002,378 $62,002,378

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Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,845,171 $0
$2,845,171 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,617,966

$2,845,171 $0
$2,845,171 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,617,966

$2,845,171 $0
$2,845,171 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,617,966

353.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$42,027

$46,734

$46,734

353.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$8,975

$8,975

$8,975

353.3 Increase funds to enhance transportation planning by Georgia's metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs).

Transportation Trust Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

353.1000 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,896,173

$4,900,880

$4,900,880

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,896,173

$2,900,880

$2,900,880

Transportation Trust Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,668,968 $27,673,675 $27,673,675

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Ports and Waterways

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,387,074 $1,387,074 $1,387,074

$1,387,074 $1,387,074 $1,387,074

$1,387,074 $1,387,074 $1,387,074

354.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$10,067

$10,067

$10,067

354.1000 -Ports and Waterways

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,397,141

$1,397,141

$1,397,141

State General Funds

$1,397,141

$1,397,141

$1,397,141

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,397,141

$1,397,141

$1,397,141

Program Delivery Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126,906,966 $0
$126,906,966 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $181,648,575

$126,906,966 $0
$126,906,966 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $181,648,575

$126,906,966 $0
$126,906,966 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $181,648,575

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355.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,962,524

$3,759,037

$3,759,037

355.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$725,789

$725,789

$725,789

355.3 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) to support recruitment and retention efforts and increasing project costs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

355.4 Increase funds to properly reflect new project billing process. State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,334,631

$3,334,631

355.1000 -Program Delivery Administration

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$134,595,279 $138,726,423 $138,726,423

State Motor Fuel Funds

$134,595,279 $138,726,423 $138,726,423

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

Sales and Services

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$189,336,888 $193,468,032 $193,468,032

Rail

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,305,308 $8,305,308
$616,315 $616,315

$8,305,308 $8,305,308
$616,315 $616,315

$8,305,308 $8,305,308
$616,315 $616,315

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $9,009,862

$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $9,009,862

$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $9,009,862

356.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$12,931

$15,253

$15,253

356.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,999

$1,999

$1,999

356.3 Increase funds to support operations of the Office of Rail to dedicate locomotive fuel sales tax revenue for purposes defined in HB588 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

$1,228,544

$1,228,544

$1,228,544

356.4 Increase funds to reflect FY2023 collections of locomotive fuel sales tax pursuant to HB588 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

$3,436,984

$3,436,984

$3,436,984

356.5 Increase funds for a risk-based inspection program in the State Safety Oversight Program to meet Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.

State General Funds

$102,236

$102,236

$102,236

356.1000 -Rail

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,088,002 $13,090,324 $13,090,324

State General Funds

$13,088,002 $13,090,324 $13,090,324

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$616,315

$616,315

$616,315

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$616,315

$616,315

$616,315

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Intergovernmental Transfers

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,792,556 $13,794,878 $13,794,878

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Routine Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$493,397,670 $0
$493,397,670 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $19,500,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $524,475,036

$493,397,670 $0
$493,397,670 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $19,500,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $524,475,036

$493,397,670 $0
$493,397,670 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $19,500,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 $524,475,036

357.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$5,581,778

$6,763,925

$6,763,925

357.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,575,585

$1,575,585

$1,575,585

357.3 Increase funds based on projected revenue per HB170 (2015 Session) for increased project capacity.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$27,424,905 $27,424,905

$27,424,905

357.1000 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

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litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$527,979,938 $529,162,085 $529,162,085

State Motor Fuel Funds

$527,979,938 $529,162,085 $529,162,085

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$19,500,000 $19,500,000 $19,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Sales and Services

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,500,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$559,057,304 $560,239,451 $560,239,451

Traffic Management and Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,128,198 $0
$56,128,198 $79,677,354
$150,000 $79,527,354 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $161,340,036

$56,128,198 $0
$56,128,198 $79,677,354
$150,000 $79,527,354 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $161,340,036

$56,128,198 $0
$56,128,198 $79,677,354
$150,000 $79,527,354 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $161,340,036

358.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$804,406

$885,821

$885,821

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358.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$230,203

$230,203

$230,203

358.3 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session) to support recruitment efforts for Highway Emergency Response Operators (HEROs) and increased project costs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,907,080

$3,907,080

$3,907,080

358.1000 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,069,887 $61,151,302 $61,151,302

State Motor Fuel Funds

$61,069,887 $61,151,302 $61,151,302

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$79,677,354 $79,677,354 $79,677,354

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$79,527,354 $79,527,354 $79,527,354

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

Sales and Services

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$166,281,725 $166,363,140 $166,363,140

Transit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Transit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,342,007 $0
$23,597,313 $6,744,694
$65,015,306 $65,015,306
$702,000

$30,342,007 $0
$23,597,313 $6,744,694
$65,015,306 $65,015,306
$702,000

$30,342,007 $0
$23,597,313 $6,744,694
$65,015,306 $65,015,306
$702,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$702,000 $702,000 $96,059,313

$702,000 $702,000 $96,059,313

$702,000 $702,000 $96,059,313

359.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

Transit Trust Funds

$36,624

$36,624

359.2 Increase funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY2023 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax, Highway Impact Fees, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

Transportation Trust Funds

$2,676,532

$2,676,532

359.3 Increase funds for the Georgia Transit Trust Fund to reflect FY2023 collections of Hired Transport Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

Transit Trust Funds

$8,779,036

$8,779,036

$36,624 $2,676,532 $8,779,036

359.1000 -Transit

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Transit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$41,834,199 $41,834,199 $41,834,199

Transit Trust Funds

$32,412,973 $32,412,973 $32,412,973

Transportation Trust Funds

$9,421,226

$9,421,226

$9,421,226

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$65,015,306 $65,015,306 $65,015,306

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,015,306 $65,015,306 $65,015,306

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$702,000

$702,000

$702,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$107,551,505 $107,551,505 $107,551,505

Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$13,128,506 $0

$13,128,506 $0

$13,128,506 $0

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Transportation Trust Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,128,506 $13,128,506

$13,128,506 $13,128,506

$13,128,506 $13,128,506

360.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

Transportation Trust Funds

$81,825

$81,825

$81,825

360.2 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in commuter bus services in metro Atlanta, including coordination with local transit providers and streamlined options for riders.

Transportation Trust Funds

($2,000,000) ($2,000,000) ($4,000,000)

360.3 The Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority shall develop an operational plan to downsize Xpress commuter service commensurate with multi-county transit demand, and begin enacting new service levels in FY25. (S:YES)

Transportation Trust Funds

$0

360.4 The Atlanta-region Transit (ATL) Authority shall only create updates to the Regional Transit Plan that address multi-county travel demand for transit-dependent customers that demonstrates improvement to the State's economic development. (S:YES)

Transportation Trust Funds

$0

360.1000 -Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,210,331 $11,210,331

$9,210,331

Transportation Trust Funds

$11,210,331 $11,210,331

$9,210,331

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,210,331 $11,210,331

$9,210,331

Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations of the State Road

and Tollway Authority and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,194,219 $0
$45,194,219 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $93,539,659

$45,194,219 $0
$45,194,219 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $93,539,659

$45,194,219 $0
$45,194,219 $48,345,440 $48,345,440 $93,539,659

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361.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

Transportation Trust Funds

$6,544

$6,544

$6,544

361.2 Reduce Transportation Trust Funds to reflect decreased debt requirements.

Transportation Trust Funds

($19,747,585) ($19,747,585) ($19,747,585)

361.3 Increase funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY2023 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax, Highway Impact Fees, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session). (H and S:Increase funds from the Transportation Trust Fund for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB))

Transportation Trust Funds

$400,750

$3,000,000

$2,400,750

361.1000 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations of the State Road

and Tollway Authority and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,853,928 $28,453,178 $27,853,928

Transportation Trust Funds

$25,853,928 $28,453,178 $27,853,928

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,345,440 $48,345,440 $48,345,440

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$48,345,440 $48,345,440 $48,345,440

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,199,368 $76,798,618 $76,199,368

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply: a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State

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Constitution. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$27,294,616 $27,294,616

$27,294,616 $27,294,616

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$3,465,491

$3,465,491

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$2,890,628

$54,970,353 $54,970,353

$27,294,616 $27,294,616 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $54,970,353

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$28,204,279 $28,204,279 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $55,880,016

$29,483,881 $29,483,881 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $57,159,618

$29,483,881 $29,483,881 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $57,159,618

Departmental Administration (DVS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,091,105 $2,091,105 $2,091,105

$2,091,105 $2,091,105 $2,091,105

$2,091,105 $2,091,105 $2,091,105

362.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$61,362

$61,362

$61,362

362.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,720

$4,720

$4,720

362.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$33,171

$33,171

$33,171

362.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$60,099

$60,099

$60,099

362.5 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$177

$177

$177

362.6 Reduce funds for one vacancy. State General Funds

($41,269)

$0

$0

362.7 Transfer funds from the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to the Departmental Administration program to expand the Veterans Mental Health Services Program pursuant to HB414 (2023 Session).

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

362.1000 -Departmental Administration (DVS)

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,209,365

$3,250,634

$3,250,634

State General Funds

$2,209,365

$3,250,634

$3,250,634

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,209,365

$3,250,634

$3,250,634

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Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,017,144 $2,017,144
$327,896 $327,896 $2,345,040

$2,017,144 $2,017,144
$327,896 $327,896 $2,345,040

$2,017,144 $2,017,144
$327,896 $327,896 $2,345,040

363.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$35,315

$35,315

$35,315

363.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,068

$3,068

$3,068

363.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds

$676

$676

$676

363.4 Increase funds for Merit System Assessment billings. State General Funds

$115

$115

$115

363.5 Transfer available funds resulting from the delay in the establishment of a veterans cemetery in Augusta from the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to the Departmental Administration (DVS) program for the Veterans Mental Health Services Program.

State General Funds

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

363.1000 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,056,318

$1,056,318

$1,056,318

State General Funds

$2,056,318

$1,056,318

$1,056,318

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$327,896

$327,896

$327,896

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$327,896 $2,384,214

$327,896 $1,384,214

$327,896 $1,384,214

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,103,449 $14,103,449 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $40,697,364

$14,103,449 $14,103,449 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $40,697,364

$14,103,449 $14,103,449 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $40,697,364

364.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$253,935

$253,935

$253,935

364.2 Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 19.98% to 20.78%.

State General Funds

$7,977

$7,977

$7,977

364.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance benefits for University System of Georgia Board of Regents contracted employees.

State General Funds

$9,992

$9,992

$9,992

364.4 Increase funds to address rising costs of healthcare. State General Funds

$1,022,755

$1,022,755

364.1000 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Appropriation (HB 916)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,375,353 $14,375,353 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $40,969,268

$15,398,108 $15,398,108 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $41,992,023

$15,398,108 $15,398,108 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,465,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,890,628 $2,890,628 $41,992,023

Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans'

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,082,918 $9,082,918
$753,926 $753,926 $9,836,844

$9,082,918 $9,082,918
$753,926 $753,926 $9,836,844

$9,082,918 $9,082,918
$753,926 $753,926 $9,836,844

365.1 Increase funds to provide for a 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000.

State General Funds

$325,074

$325,074

$325,074

365.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$24,360

$24,360

$24,360

365.3 Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operations.

State General Funds

$56,715

$56,715

$56,715

365.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in teleco